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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ❈For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Seat belt warning light
Tailgate open warning light
High beam indicator
Light on indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator*
ABS warning light
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
AWD system warning light*
AWD LOCK indicator*
Malfunction indicator
Air bag warning light
Low fuel level warning light DBC indicator*
Charging system warning light
Door ajar warning light
* : if equipped
ESC indicator*
ESC OFF indicator*
Low tire pressure telltale /TPMS malfunction indicator
ECO indicator*
Shift pattern indicator*
Manual transaxle shift indicator*
Engine coolant temperature
warning light
Electric power steering (EPS)
system warning light
Cruise indicator*
Cruise SET indicator*

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Keys / 4-3
Remote keyless entry / 4-5
Theft-alarm system / 4-7
Door locks / 4-9
Tailgate / 4-13
Windows / 4-15
Hood / 4-19
Fuel filler door / 4-21
Panoramic sunroof / 4-24
Steering wheel / 4-28
Mirrors / 4-30
Instrument cluster / 4-33
Rearview camera / 4-49
Hazard warning flasher / 4-49
Lighting / 4-50
Wipers and washers / 4-54
Interior light / 4-57
Defroster / 4-59
Manual climate control system / 4-61
Automatic climate control system / 4-70
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-77
Storage compartment / 4-80
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Remote keyless entry system operations
Lock (1)
All doors (and tailgate) are locked if the
lock button is pressed. If all doors (and tailgate) are closed, the
hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors (and tailgate) are
locked.
The chime sounds once if the lock button
is pressed once more within 4 seconds.
However, if any door (or tailgate) remains
open, the hazard warning lights and the
chime will not operate. If all doors (and
tailgate) are closed after the lock button
is pressed, the hazard warning lights
blink.
Unlock (2)
Driver's door is unlocked if the unlock
button is pressed once. The hazard
warning lights will blink twice to indicate
that the driver's door is unlocked.
All doors (and tailgate) are unlocked if
the unlock button is pressed once more
within 4 seconds. The hazard warning
lights will blink twice again to indicate
that all doors (and tailgate) are unlocked.
After depressing this button, the doors (and
tailgate) will be locked automatically unless
you open any door within 30 seconds.
✽✽NOTICE
You can change the system to unlock all
doors by one pressing the unlock button
on the transmitter. If you want this fea-
ture (central door unlock mode), per-
form the following:
Unlock mode conversion (two stage
unlock mode ↔
↔
central door unlock
mode)
The unlock mode is changed alternately
by pressing the lock button and unlock
button on the transmitter at the same
time for 4 seconds or more. The hazard
warning lights will blink four times to
indicate that the mode conversion is
completed.
Alarm (3)
The horn sounds and hazard warning
lights flash for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed. To stop the horn and
lights, press any button on the transmit-
ter.
Transmitter precautions
✽✽ NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any of
following occur:
 The ignition key is in ignition switch.
 You exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 feet [10 m]).
 The battery in the transmitter is weak.
 Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
 The weather is extremely cold.
 The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door with
the ignition key. If you have a problem
with the transmitter, contact an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorized 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 and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and engine hood 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 (or tailgate) or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning lights
and the chime will not operate and the
theft-alarm will not arm. If all doors (andtailgate) and engine hood are closed
after the lock button is pressed, the haz-
ard warning lights blink once. The system can also be armed by lock-
ing the doors with the key from the front
doors; however, the hazard warning
lights will not blink using this method.
✽✽
NOTICE
The theft-alarm system by the key can
be deactivated by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
If you want this feature, consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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 tailgate) or engine hood isopened 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 front or rear door is opened without
using the ignition key or transmitter.
The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter.
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 27 seconds, and repeat
the horn 2 times unless the system is dis-
armed. To turn off the system, unlock the
doors with the ignition key or transmitter.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when the
doors (and tailgate) are unlocked with the
transmitter or the ignition key.
After depressing the unlock button, the
hazard warning lights will blink twice to
indicate that the system is disarmed.
After depressing the unlock button, if any door (or tailgate) is not opened within 30
seconds, the system will be rearmed.
✽✽ NOTICE
 Avoid trying to start the engine while the alarm is activated. The vehicle
starting motor is disabled during the
theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with the
transmitter, insert the key into the
ignition switch, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and wait for
30 seconds. Then the system will be
disarmed. (if equipped)
 If you lose your keys, consult your authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it couldcause the theft-alarm system to
malfunction. The system shouldonly be serviced by an authorizedHYUNDAI dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the theft-alarm systemare not covered by your vehicle
manufacturer warranty.

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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 ignition key, firmly
engage the parking brake, close all win-
dows and lock all doors when leaving
your vehicle unattended.
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 button will be visible.
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 door lock button will not be visible.
To open a door, pull the door handle (3) outward.
If the inner door handle of the driver’s (or front passenger’s) door is pulled
when the door lock button is in lock
position, the button is unlocked and
door opens. Front doors cannot be locked if the
ignition key is in the ignition switch and
any front door is open.
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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.
Move to the cargo area and open the tailgate.
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Opening the tailgate
The tailgate is locked or unlockedwhen all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter or central door
lock switch.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle switch and
pulling the handle up.
✽✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure thatthe tailgate is securely latched.
TAILGATE
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WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail- gate before driving your vehicle.Possible damage may occur to thetailgate lift cylinders and attached
hardware if the tailgate is notclosed prior to driving.
WARNING- Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open,
you will draw dangerous exhaust
fumes into your vehicle which can
cause serious injury or death to
vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate
open, keep the air vents and all win-
dows open so that additional out-
side air comes into the vehicle.

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Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emer-
gency tailgate safety release lever locat-
ed on the bottom of the tailgate. When
someone is inadvertently locked in the
luggage compartment, if the lever ispushed, the tailgate latch mechanism is
released and the tailgate is opened by
pushing rearward.
WARNING
For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency
tailgate safety release lever in
this vehicle and how to open the
tailgate if you are accidentally
locked in the luggage compart-ment.
No one should be allowed to occupy the luggage compartment
of the vehicle at any time. The
luggage compartment is a very
dangerous location in the event of a crash.
Use the release lever for emer- gencies only. Use extreme cau-
tion, especially while the vehicleis in motion.
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WARNING- Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints
are available. To avoid injury in the
event of an accident or sudden
stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.