Opening or Unlocking the Tailgate. Remote Engine Start
Opening or Unlocking the Tailgate
To open:
1. Make sure you have the Smart Key in your possession.
2. Press the tailgate open/close button on the vehicle, or press and hold the tailgate open button 3 on the Smart Key for more than 1 second. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the tailgate is unlocked.
3. Pull up on the tailgate handle to open it. If your vehicle is equipped with a power tailgate, the tailgate opens automatically.
Remote Engine Start (if equipped)
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the lock button on the Smart Key. You must be within approximately 32 ft. (10 m) of the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the remote start button 7 on the Smart Key. You must press the button within 4 seconds after pressing the door lock button. The hazard warning lights flash and the engine starts.
3. To stop the engine, press the remote start button 7 once.
Information
- The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the remote start function to start the engine.
- The engine stops if you enter the vehicle without a registered Smart Key.
- The engine will stop if you do not enter the vehicle within 10 minutes after remote starting.
- The remote start button may not operate if the Smart Key is not within 32 ft. (10 m) of the vehicle.
- The vehicle cannot be started remotely if the hood or tailgate is open.
- Do not leave the engine idling for extended periods.
Test yourself
A quick Hyundai Tucson LM quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.