A mobile terminal is configured to be worn on a user's wrist region. The mobile terminal includes a muscle sensor that is configured to sense movement of muscle in the user's wrist region, and a proximity sensor that is configured to sense a proximity of the mobile terminal to the user's wrist region. The mobile terminal also includes a wireless communication unit configured to perform communication with a vehicle control device provided in a vehicle. The mobile terminal further includes a controller configured to transmit a control command to the vehicle control device based on at least one of a value measured by the muscle sensor or a value measured by the proximity sensor.