2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid warning

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Unlocking
Using the door handle switch
Pressing the button of the driver’s out-
side door handle with all doors closed
and locked, unlocks the driver’s door. The
hazard warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound twice to indicate that the
driver’s door is unlocked. All doors are
unlocked if the button is pressed once
more within 4 seconds. The hazard warn-
ing lights will blink and the chime will
sound twice to indicate that all the doors
are unlocked.
Pressing the button of the front passen-
ger’s outside door handle with all doors
closed and locked, unlocks all the doors.
The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound twice to indicate that
all doors are unlocked. The button will
only operate when the smart key is with-
in 28~40 in. (0.7~1 m) from the outside
door handle.
When the smart key is recognized in the
area of 28~40 in. (0.7~1 m) from the front
outside door handle, other people can
also open the doors without possession
of the smart key.
After pressing the button, the doors will
lock automatically unless you open any
door within 30 seconds.Using the button on the smart key
The driver's door is unlocked if the unlock
button(2) is pressed once. The hazard
warning lights will blink and the chime will
sound twice to indicate that the driver's
door is unlocked.
All doors are unlocked if the unlock button
is pressed once more within 4 seconds.
The hazard warning lights will blink and
chime will sound twice again to indicate
that all doors are unlocked.
After pressing this button, the doors will
lock automatically unless you open any
door within 30 seconds.
Trunk unlocking
Using the trunk handle switch
If you are within 28~40 in. (0.7~1 m) from
the outside trunk handle with your smart
key in your possession, the trunk will
unlock when you press the trunk handle
switch.
Also, once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will be locked automati-
cally.
Using the button on the smart key
The trunk is opened if the trunk unlock but-
ton(3) is pressed for more than 1 second.
Once the trunk is opened and then closed,
the trunk will lock automatically.
Panic
The horn sounds and hazard warning
lights flash for about 30 seconds if this
button(4) is pressed for more than 1 sec-
ond. To stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the smart key.
Start-up
You can start the engine without inserting
the key. For detailed information refer to
the “Engine start/stop button” in section 5.

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Smart key precautions
✽
✽NOTICE
• If, for some reason, you happen to lose
your smart key, you will not be able to
start the hybrid system. Tow the vehi-
cle, if necessary, and contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you
lose a smart key, you should immedi-
ately take the vehicle and the second
key to your authorized HYUNDAI
dealer to protect it from potential
theft.
• The smart key will not work if any of the following occur:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the smart key.
- The smart key near a mobile two- way radio system or a cellular
phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.
When the smart key does not work
correctly, open and close the door with
the mechanical key. If you have a
problem with the smart key, contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to
changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance, it will
not be covered by your manufactur-
er’s vehicle warranty.
CAUTION
Keep the smart key away fromwater or any liquid. If the keylessentry system is inoperative due toexposure to water or liquids, it willnot be covered by your manufactur- er’s vehicle warranty.

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Features of your vehicle
Immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an electron-
ic engine immobilizer system to reduce
the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of
a small transponder in the smart key and
electronic devices inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, whenever
you turn the engine start/stop button to
the ON position by pressing the button
while carrying the smart key, it checks
and determines and verifies if the smart
key is valid or not.
If the key is determined to be valid, the
engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid, the
engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizer sys-tem:
Turn the engine start/stop button to the
ON position by pressing the button while
carrying the smart key.
To activate the immobilizer system:
Turn the engine start/stop button to the
OFF position. The immobilizer system
activates automatically. Without a valid
smart key for your vehicle, the engine will
not start.
CAUTION
The smart key is designed to give you years of trouble-free use,however it can malfunction ifexposed to moisture or staticelectricity. If you are unsure how to use or replace the battery, con-tact an authorized HYUNDAI deal-er.
Using the wrong battery can cause the smart key to malfunc-tion. Be sure to use the correctbattery.
To avoid damaging the smart key, don't drop it, get it wet, or exposeit to heat or sunlight.
An inappropriately disposed bat- tery can be harmful to the envi-ronment and human health.
Dispose the battery according toyour local law(s) or regulation.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your vehi-
cle, do not leave spare keys any-
where in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer password is a customer
unique password and should be
kept confidential. Do not leave this
number anywhere in your vehicle.

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✽
✽NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use the
key with other immobilizer keys around.
Otherwise the engine may not start or
may stop soon after it starts. Keep each
key separate in order to avoid a starting
malfunction.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose your
keys, consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to
changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance, it will
not be covered by your manufactur-
er’s vehicle warranty.
CAUTION
The transponder in your smart keyis an important part of the immobi-lizer system. It is designed to giveyears of trouble-free service, how-ever you should avoid exposure to moisture, static electricity andrough handling. Immobilizer sys-tem malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust theimmobilizer system because itcould cause the immobilizer sys- tem to malfunction and should onlybe serviced by an authorizedHYUNDAI dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi- cations to the immobilizer systemare not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near the smart key.
The engine may not start becausethe metal accessories may interruptthe transponder signal from trans- mitting normally.

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Features of your vehicle
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle. 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 vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors, the enginehood and trunk lid are closed and
latched.

the front outside door handle with the
smart key in your possession.
After completion of the steps above, the
hazard warning lights and chime will
operate once to indicate that the system
is armed.
If any door remains open, the doors won't
lock and the chime will sound for 3 sec-
onds. Close the door and try again to lock
the doors.
If the trunk lid or engine hood remains
open, the hazard warning lights and
chime won't operate and the theft-alarm
will not arm. After closing the trunk lid
and engine hood, the hazard warning
light blink once.
ton on the smart key.
After completion of the steps above, the
hazard warning lights and chime will
operate once to indicate that the system
is armed.
and chime won't operate and the theft-
alarm will not arm. After closing all doors,
trunk lid and engine hood, the hazard
warning lights blink once.
Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If the
system is armed while a passenger(s)
remains in the vehicle, the alarm may
be activated when the remaining pas-
senger(s) leave the vehicle. If any
door or trunk or engine hood is
opened within 30 seconds after the
system enters the armed stage, the
system is disarmed to prevent an
unnecessary alarm.
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage

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Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
A door is opened without using the
smart key.
The trunk is opened without using the smart key.
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 30 seconds, and the alarm
will repeat once more unless the system
is disarmed. To turn off the system,
unlock the doors with the smart key.
Opening the trunk with the alarm
armed (if equipped)
When the alarm is armed, the alarm will
not sound if the trunk lid is opened with
smart key.
Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will be locked automati-
cally and the system will be armed again.
Also, if any of the doors or hood is
opened while the trunk lid is open and
the alarm is armed, the alarm will sound.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when the
doors are unlocked by pressing the
unlock button on the smart key or press-
ing the lock/unlock button of the front out-
side door handle with the smart key in
your possession.
After unlocking the doors, the hazard
warning lights and chime will operate
twice to indicate that the system is dis-
armed.
After unlocking the doors, if any door is
not opened within 30 seconds, the sys-
tem will be rearmed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE- Smart key system
• If the system is not disarmed with the
smart key, start the engine with the
smart key. Then the system will be
disarmed.
• If you lose your keys, consult your authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it could cause the theft-alarm system tomalfunction and should only beserviced by an authorized HYUNDAIdealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the theft-alarm systemare not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.

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Features of your vehicle
Operating door locks from out-
side the vehicle
Turn the key toward the rear of thevehicle to unlock and toward the front
of the vehicle to lock.
If you lock the door with a key, all vehi- cle doors will lock automatically.
From the driver’s door, turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle once to
unlock the driver’s door and once more
within 4 seconds to unlock all doors.
Doors can be locked and unlocked with the smart key.
Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.
When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure that doors are
closed securely.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, door locks
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked multi- ple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operating
temporarily in order to protect the
circuit and prevent damage to system
components.
To lock a door without the key, push the
inside door lock button (1) or central
door lock switch (2 ) to the “Lock” posi-
tion and close the door (3).
If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle doors
will lock automatically.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Always remove the smart key, engage
the parking brake, close all windows
and lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
DOOR LOCKS
OYFH041005N
LockUnlock
OYF049007
WARNING
If you don't close the door secure-
ly, the door may open again.
Be careful that someone's body and hands are not trapped when
closing the door.

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Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door lock
button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The
red mark (2) on the button will be visi-
ble.
To lock a door, push the door lock but- ton (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door
is locked properly, the red mark (2) on
the button will not be visible.
To open a door, pull the door handle (3) outward.
If the inner door handle of the front door is pulled when the door lock but-
ton is in lock position, the button is
unlocked and door opens. A door cannot be locked if the smart
key is in the vehicle and any door is
open.
With central door lock switch
Operate by depressing the central door
lock switch.
When pushing down on the front por-tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will lock.
When pushing down on the rear por- tion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will unlock.
OYF049008
Lock
Unlock
WARNING - Door lock mal-function
If a power door lock ever fails to
function while you are in the vehi-
cle, try one or more of the following
techniques to exit:
Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from out-
side.
OYF049009
Driver’s door
OYF049228N
Passenger’s door