Quick answer

With both smart keys inside and the engine on, select Setup > Vehicle > Digital Keys > NFC Card Key, place the card on the pad and select Save.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for equipped 2025 gasoline GV80 models with Genesis Digital Key 2; only one card key can be registered.

Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

Can you see the required control, menu or equipment on your vehicle?
Published availability and qualifications

Verified for equipped 2025 gasoline GV80 models with Genesis Digital Key 2; only one card key can be registered.

  • 2025 GV80 gasoline models with Genesis Digital Key 2
Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Key fob & access orientation diagram for Genesis GV80
Key fob & access orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Bring both smart keys into the running GV80.

  2. 02

    Select Setup > Vehicle > Digital Keys > NFC Card Key and confirm Use is selected.

  3. 03

    Place the card on the wireless charging/authentication pad and select NFC Card Key > Save.

  4. 04

    To start later, put the registered card on the pad, press the brake and press Engine Start/Stop.

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Important limits

  • Both smart keys are required during registration.
  • Keep the card away from payment cards and remove it from the wireless pad after starting.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If it is not detected, move the card away from nearby NFC devices and place it flat on the marked reader.
  • ✓Delete an existing card-key registration before registering a replacement.
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Primary evidence

2025 Genesis GV80 Owner's Manual — Digital Key (Card Key)

Relevant section or page: 5-18. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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