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Operational distance may vary depend-
ing upon the area the transmitter is used
in. For example, if the vehicle is parked
near police stations, government and
public offices, broadcasting stations, mil-
itary installations, airports, or transmit-
ting towers, etc.Battery replacement
Transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium battery
which will normally last for several years.
When replacement is necessary, use the
following procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gen-
tly pry open the transmitter centre
cover (1).
2. Replace the battery with new one. When replacing the battery, make sure
the battery positive “+” symbol faces
up as indicated in the illustration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
For replacement transmitters, see an
authorised Hyundai dealer for repro-
gramming.
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away from water or any liquid. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due toexposure to water or liquids, it will
not be covered by your manufactur-er vehicle warranty.
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CAUTION
The keyless entry system transmit-
ter is designed to give you years of trouble-free use, however it can malfunction if exposed to moisture
or static electricity. If you are unsure how to use your transmitteror replace the battery, contact an authorised Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION
• Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter to malfunc-
tion. Be sure to use the correct battery.
To avoid damaging the transmit- ter, don't drop it, get it wet, orexpose it to heat or sunlight.
CAUTION
An inappropriately disposed bat-tery can be harmful to the environ- ment and human health.
Dispose the battery according toyour local law(s) or regulation.

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This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorised entry into the
car. This system is operated in three
stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the
second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and
the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-
gered, the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard warning
lights. Armed stage
Park the car and stop the engine. Arm
the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the igni-
tion switch.
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine bonnet and boot lid are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system.
After completion of the steps above, the
hazard warning lights will blink once to
indicate that the system is armed.
If any door, boot lid or engine bonnet
remains open, the hazard warning lights
won’t operate and theft-alarm will not
arm. After this, if all doors, boot lid andengine bonnet are closed, the hazard
warning lights blink once. Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If thesystem is armed while a passen-
ger(s) remains in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the
remaining passenger(s) leave the
vehicle. If any door, boot lid orengine bonnet is opened within 30seconds after entering the armed
stage, the system is disarmed to
prevent unnecessary alarm.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Armed
stage
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Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened withoutusing the ignition key or transmitter.
The boot lid is opened without using the transmitter.
The engine bonnet is opened.The siren will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
27 seconds, and repeat the alarm 3
times unless the system is disarmed. To
turn off the system, unlock the doors with
the ignition key or transmitter.
✽✽ NOTICE
If you lose your keys, consult your
authorised Hyundai dealer.
Withheld alarm
If the boot lid is opened with the trans-
mitter during the armed stage, the alarm
will not be activated but the armed state
will be maintained for the doors and bon-net. Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when the
doors are unlocked by depressing the
unlock button on the transmitter or
unlocked with the ignition key.
After depressing unlock button, the haz-
ard warning lights will blink twice to indi-
cate that the system is disarmed.
After depressing unlock button, if any
door is not opened within 30 seconds,
the system will be rearmed.
If the system is not disarmed with the
ignition key or transmitter, insert the key
in the ignition switch and turn the key to
the START position. Then the system will
be disarmed.

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Opening the boot
With remote boot lid release
To open the boot lid without using the
key, push the boot lid release button.
With the key
To open the boot lid, insert the key and
turn it clockwise to unlock. The boot com-
partment light will illuminate when theboot lid is opened. Closing the boot
To close, lower the boot lid, then press
down on it until it locks. To be sure the
boot lid is securely fastened, always
check by trying to pull it up again.
BOOT
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WARNING
The boot lid should be always kept
completely closed while the vehicle
is in motion. If it is left open or ajar,
poisonous exhaust gases mayenter the car and serious illness or
death may result. See additional
warnings concerning exhaust
gases in section 5, “Engine exhaust
can be dangerous!”.

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Power windows (if equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch
that controls the door’s window. However,
the driver has a power window lock
switch which can block the operation of
passenger windows.
The power windows can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the igni-
tion key is removed or turned to the ACC
or LOCK position. However, if the front
doors are opened, the power windows
cannot be operated even within the 30
seconds after the ignition key removal.
✽✽
NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if equipped)
in an open (or partially open) position,
your vehicle may demonstrate a wind
buffeting or pulsation noise. This noise
is a normal occurrence and can be
reduced or eliminated by taking the fol-lowing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows down,
partially lower both front windows
approximately one inch. If you experi-
ence the noise with the sunroof open,
slightly reduce the size of the sunroofopening.
Window opening and closing
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the win-
dows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press down or pull up the front portion of the corre-
sponding switch to the first detent posi-tion (5).
Auto down window (if equipped)
(driver’s window)
Depressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent posi-
tion (6) completely lowers the driver’s
window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, pull up the switch momentarily
to the opposite direction of the window
movement.
WARNING - Windows

Always double check to make sure
all arms, hands, head and other
obstructions are safely out of the
way before closing a window.
Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep the dri-
ver’s door power window lock
switch in the LOCK position
(depressed). Serious injury can
result from unintentional window
operation by the child.
Do not extend any face or arms outside through the windowopening while driving.
CAUTION
To prevent the power window
system from the possibility ofdamage, do not open or close twowindows at the same time. This
will also ensure the longevity ofthe fuse.
Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's door andthe individual door window
switch in opposing directions atthe same time. If this is done, thewindow will stop and cannot be
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Opening the bonnet
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch thebonnet. The bonnet should pop open
slightly. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the
bonnet slightly, pull the secondarylatch (1) inside of the bonnet centreand lift the bonnet (2). 3. Pull the support rod from the engine
room.
4. Hold the bonnet open with the support rod.
BONNET
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WARNING
- Hot parts
Grasp the support rod in the area
wrapped in rubber. The rubber will
help prevent you from being burned
by hot metal when the engine ishot.

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Opening the fuel filer lid
The fuel-filler lid must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pulling up on thefuel-filler lid opener located on the front
floor area on the right side of the car.
✽✽NOTICE
If the fuel-filler lid will not open because
ice has formed around it, tap lightly or
push on the lid to break the ice and
release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If
necessary, spray around the lid with an
approved de-icer fluid (do not use radi-
ator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to awarm place and allow the ice to melt.
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the fuel filler lid opener up.
3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel tank cap counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed. Closing the fuel filer lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until
it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it light- ly and make sure that it is securelyclosed.
FUEL FILLER LID
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WARNING
To avoid injury from sharp edges, it
is recommended that protective
gloves be worn if there is a need to
open the fuel filler door manually.

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(Continued)Use only portable plastic fuel
containers designed to carry and
store petrol.
Do not use mobile phones while refuelling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from
mobile phones can potentially
ignite fuel vapours causing a fire.
When refuelling, always shut the engine off. Sparks produced byelectrical components related tothe engine can ignite fuel
vapours causing a fire. Once
refuelling is complete, check tomake sure the filler cap and filler
door are securely closed, before
starting the engine.
DO NOT use matches or a lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit
cigarette in your vehicle while at
a petrol station especially during
refuelling. Automotive fuel is
highly flammable and can, when
ignited, result in fire.
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If a fire breaks out during refu-elling, leave the vicinity of the
vehicle, and immediately contact
the manager of the petrol stationand then contact the local fire
department. Follow any safety
instructions they provide.
CAUTION
Make sure to refuel with unleaded
fuel only.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use only a genuineHyundai cap or the equivalent
specified for your vehicle. Anincorrect fuel filler cap can resultin a serious malfunction of the fuel system or emission control
system.
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(Continued) Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Any type
of fuel spilled on painted surfaces may damage the paint.
If the fuel filler lid will not open in cold weather because the areaaround it is frozen, push or lightly
tap the lid.
After refuelling, make sure the fuel cap is installed securely toprevent fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.