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Starting Your Car when Smart Key Battery Is Dead

Close-up of engine start stop button
If your smart key battery is weak or dead, starting your vehicle through the usual method may not be possible. In this case, follow these steps to start your car:

How to start your vehicle when the smart key battery is dead

Illustration of the engine start stop button being pressed with the smart key
  1. 01Once inside the car, sit in the driver's seat and step on the brake pedal.
  2. 02Press the ENGINE START/STOP button directly with the smart key, ensuring that the smart key is at a right angle to the button.

Cautions

  • When the smart key battery level is low, a message stating "The battery level on your smart key is low" will appear on the instrument panel every time the engine starts. Replace the battery promptly to avoid any inconvenience.
The availability and operation of features may vary depending on the model, trim, and region. For detailed information, please refer to the owner’s manual for your vehicle.
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