2008 Hyundai Sonata trunk release

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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KEYS
BREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAI
B010F01A-AATOperation in Foreign CountriesIf you are going to drive your Hyundai in another
country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding registra-
tion and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is available.B010E01A-AATGasolines for Cleaner AirTo help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai rec-
ommends that you use gasolines treated with
detergent additives, which help prevent deposit
formation in the engine. These gasolines will
help the engine run cleaner and enhance per-
formance of the Emission Control System.
B020A01S-AATDuring the First 1,200 Miles (2,000 Km)No formal "break-in" procedure is required with
your new Hyundai. However, you can contrib-
ute to the economical operation and durability of
your Hyundai by observing the following recom-
mendations during the first 1,200 miles (2,000
km).
o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/h).
o While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm,
or revolutions per minute) between 2,000
rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start
quickly or depress the accelerator pedal
fully.
o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to avoid
hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't
drive so slowly in too high a gear that the
engine "bucks":shift to a lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed
from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes
at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km) of operation.
B030A01NF-GATFor greater convenience, your Hyundai has
two master keys and a sub key. The master
keys will open all locks on your vehicle. The sub
key will only function in the ignition and the door
locks.
Leaving your sub key with a parking attendant
will ensure that your vehicle's trunk, trunk lid
release, glove box compartment and rear trunk
access may not be unlocked in your absence.NOTE:Before leaving your sub key with a parking
attendant, make sure that the lock knobs of
the rear seatback lock and the trunk lid lock
are switched to the "LOCK" position.
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WARNING:
Be careful not to pull the inside door handle
while driving. If you pull the inside door
handle, the door can be opened and you
may be ejected from the vehicle and can be
injured or killed. o The driver's and front passenger's doors
can be opened by pulling the inside door
handle even if the front portion of the
driver's or front passenger's central door
locking switch has been depressed to
lock the doors.
o If the door is locked/unlocked multiple
times in rapid succession with either the
vehicle key or door lock switch, the sys-
tem may stop operating temporarily in
order to protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.
B070F02NF-AATKEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
NOTE:This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Locking doors1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK ( )" button on the trans-
mitter.
3. At the same time, all doors lock and the turn
signal lights will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed.Unlocking doors1. Push the "UNLOCK ( )" button on the
transmitter.
2. At the same time, the driver's door unlocks
and the turn signal lights will blink twice to
indicate that the system is disarmed.NOTE:If you wish to unlock all the doors, press the
"UNLOCK" button on the transmitter again
within 4 seconds.Releasing the trunk lidPush the trunk lid release button ( ) on the
transmitter for longer than 1 second.
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B040H01NF-AATSpeed Sensing Auto Door Locking
(If Activated)When the speed of the vehicle keeps above the
specific speed for 1 second, it will automatically
lock all doors and for activation of this feature,
contact your authorised Hyundai Dealar.

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WARNING:
The purpose of the folding rear seatbacks
is to allow you to carry longer objects than
could otherwise be accommodated. Do not
allow passengers to sit on top of the folded
down seatback, while the car is moving as
this is not a proper seating position and no
seat belts are available for use. This could
result in serious injury or death in case of an
accident or sudden stop. Objects carried
on the folded down seatback should not
extend higher than the top of the front
seats. This could allow cargo to slide for-
ward and cause injury or damage during
sudden stops.
B120A01NF-GATREAR SEATBACK SAFETY LOCKIf the rear seatback lock knob (located on the
backside of the rear seatback) is in the "LOCK"
position when the rear seatbacks are upright
and closed, it will not be possible to fold the rear
seatback by using the seatback release lever.
In this instance, move the lock knob to the
"UNLOCK" position and fold the rear seatback.
The rear seatback lock knob is designed to
provide protection from unauthorized entry into
the trunk.
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B110A01NF-GATFOLDING REAR SEATBACKSo To unlock the seatback, pull the seatback
release lever, then pull forward on the
seatback panel.
o When you return the seatback to its upright
position, always be sure it has locked into
position by pulling and pushing on the top of
the seatback.
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CAUTION:
If the sunroof is not reset, it may not operate
properly.B460E01TG-GATResetting the sunroofWhenever the vehicle battery is disconnected
or discharged, or you use the emergency handle
to operate the sunroof, you have to reset your
sunroof system as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
2. Press the TILT UP button for more than 1
second to tilt up the sunroof completely when
the sunroof is fully closed. Then, release the
button.
3. Press and hold the TILT UP button once again
until the sunroof has returned to the original
position of TILT UP after it is raised a little
higher than the maximum TILT UP position.
Then, release the button.
4. Press and hold the TILT UP button within 5
seconds until the sunroof is operated as
follows;
TILT DOWN → SLIDE OPEN → SLIDE
CLOSE
Then, release the button.
B480B01Y-AATMap LightPush in the map light switch to turn the light on
or off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map light at night or as a
personal light for the driver and the passenger.
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INTERIOR LIGHTWithout sunroofWith sunroof
3. Insert the hexagonal head wrench provided
with the vehicle into the socket. This wrench
can be found in the vehicle's trunk or glove
box.
4. Turn the wrench clockwise to open or coun-
terclockwise to close the sunroof.
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PARKING BRAKEB530A03A-AATAlways engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the vehicle. This also turns on the parking
brake indicator light when the key is in the "ON"
or "START" position. Before driving away, be
sure that the parking brake is fully released and
the indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, first apply the
foot brake and then without pressing the
release button in, pull the parking brake lever
up as far as possible. In addition it is recom-
mended that when parking the vehicle on a
gradient, the shift lever should be positioned
in the appropriate low gear on manual trans-
mission vehicles or in the Park position on
automatic transmission vehicles.
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TRUNK LIDB540A01S-GATRemote Trunk Lid ReleaseTo open the trunk lid without using the key, pull
up the lid release lever.
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down
on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is
securely fastened, always check by trying to
pull it up again.
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WARNING:
Whenever leaving vehicle or parking always
set the parking brake as far as possible and
fully engage the vehicle's transaxle into the
park position. Vehicles not fully engaged in
park with the parking brake set are at risk for
moving inadvertently and injuring yourself
or others. o To release the parking brake, first apply the
foot brake and pull up the parking brake lever
slightly. Secondly, depress the release but-
ton and lower the parking brake lever while
holding the button.
CAUTION:
Driving with the parking brake applied will
cause excessive brake pad (or lining) and
brake rotor wear.
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Trunk Lid Emergency Latch ReleaseYour vehicle is equipped with a glow-in-the dark
emergency trunk release lever located inside
the trunk. It will glow after the trunk is closed.
When pulled, this lever will release the trunk
latch mechanism and open the trunk. lid by using the remote release. In this instance,
use the master key to unlock and open the trunk
lid.
To allow the trunk lid to be opened with the
remote release, push the trunk lid lock knob
down, then to the opposite direction of the
"LOCK" position.
WARNING:
Doors and trunk should be kept locked and
the keys should be kept out of the reach of
children. Never let children play in or around
an unattended vehicle. Even very young
children may inadvertently cause the ve-
hicle to move, entangle themselves in the
windows, or lock themselves or others in-
side the trunk. Parents must teach their
children about the dangers of playing in
unattended vehicles.
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WARNING:
The trunk lid should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car and serious illness
or death may result. See additional warn-
ings concerning exhaust gases on page 2-
2.B540B05Y-AATTrunk Lid Lock Knob
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If the trunk lid lock knob (located near the latch)
is in the "LOCK" position when the trunk lid is
closed, it will not be possible to open the trunk

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WARNING:
o If a person becomes locked in the trunk,
pull the emergency trunk release lever of
the inside panel in the trunk to open the
trunk lid.
o Keep cars locked and keys out of the
reach of children. HYUNDAI recommends
parents teach children about the emer-
gency trunk release lever in their vehicle
and how to open the trunk lid if they are
accidentally locked in the trunk.
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To unlock using the keyTo open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock. The trunk compartment
light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHTB550A02Y-AATIn addition to the lower-mounted rear stop lights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear
stop light in the center of the rear window also
lights when the brakes are applied.
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WARNING:
- When using a portable fuel container,
be sure to place the container on the
ground while refueling. Static electric-
ity discharge from the container can
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. While
starting refueling, contact should be
maintained until the filling is complete.
- Do not use cellular phones around a
gas station. The electric current or elec-
tronic interference from cellular phones
can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
- When refueling, always turn the engine
off. Sparks by engine compartment
electrical equipment can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. After refueling,
check to make sure the fuel filler cap is
securely closed, and then start the
engine.
- Do not smoke or try to light cigarettes
around a gas station. Automotive fuels
are flammable.
B560B01L-GATManual Fuel Filler Lid ReleaseIf the fuel filler lid cannot be opened using the
remote opener, a manual opener handle is
located inside the trunk on the left side. Open the
fuel filler lid by pulling on this handle as shown
in the illustration.
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HOOD RELEASEB570A01NF-GAT1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
2. Pull the secondary latch up and lift the hood.
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