Hyundai i-30: Smart key / Mechanical key

Hyundai i30 (PD) 2018-2025 Owner's Manual / Convenient features of your vehicle / Accessing your vehicle / Smart key / Mechanical key

If the Smart Key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the door by using the mechanical key.

Hyundai i30. Mechanical key

Move the release lever in the direction of the arrow (1) and then remove the mechanical key (2). Insert the mechanical key into the key hole on the door.

To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click sound is heard.

Loss of a smart key

A maximum of two smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you happen to lose your smart key, it is recommended that you should immediately take the vehicle and remaining key to your HYUNDAI authorised repairer or tow the vehicle, if necessary.

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Smart key precautions

The smart key may not work if any of the following occur: The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the smart key...

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