2013 Hyundai Sonata trunk

Features of your vehicle8 4Unlocking Using the door handle switch
Press the button of the driver’s outside
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.
Press the button of the front passenger’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 within
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 but-
ton is pressed once more within 4 sec-
onds. The hazard warning lights will blink
and chime will sound twice again to indi-
cate 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 the trunk is locked and 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
button(3) is pressed for more than 1 sec-
ond.
Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will lock automatically.
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Features of your vehicle10 4This 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.
Restrictions in handling keys When leaving keys with parking lot and
valet attendants, the following proce-
dures will ensure that your vehicle’s trunk
and glove box compartment can only be
opened with the mechanical key.
LockWhen leaving the key with a parking lot
attendant or valet, perform the following.
Remove the mechanical key from the
smart key and leave the smart key with
the attendant. In this manner the smart
key can only be used to start the engine
and operate door locks.
Trunk
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Set the trunk lid control switch to
LOCK position ( ).
3. Close the trunk lid.
Glove box
1. Press and hold the release button(1)
and remove the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put the
key into the hole and push it until a
click sound is heard.
2. Close and lock the glove box using the
mechanical key.
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.
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Features of your vehicle
Lock releaseTrunk
1. Open the trunk lid with the mechanical
key.
2. Set the trunk lid control switch to
UNLOCK ( ).
3. Close the trunk lid.
In this position the trunk will open with
the trunk lid release button or smart key.
Glove box
Unlock the glove box using the mechani-
cal key.
Battery replacementA smart key battery should last for sever-
al years, but if the smart key is not work-
ing properly, try replacing the battery with
a new one. If you are unsure how to use
your smart key or replace the battery,
contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
1. Insert a slim tool into the opening and
gently pry open the rear cover of the
smart key.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery
(CR2032). When replacing the battery,
make sure the battery positive “+” sym-
bol faces up as indicated in the illus-
tration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order
of removal.
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CAUTION
 The smart key 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 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 correct
battery.
 To avoid damaging the smart key,
don't drop it, get it wet, or expose
it to heat or sunlight.
 An inappropriately disposed bat-
tery can be harmful to the envi-
ronment and human health.
Dispose the battery according to
your local law(s) or regulation.
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Features of your vehicle12 4Remote keyless entry system
operationsLock (1)All doors are locked if the lock button is
pressed. If all doors, trunk and hood are
closed, the hazard warning lights will
blink once to indicate that all doors are
locked.
Also, if the lock button is pressed once
more within 4 seconds, the hazard warn-
ing lights will blink and the horn will sound
once to confirm that the door is locked.
However, if any door, trunk lid or engine
hood remains open, the hazard warning
lights (and/or the horn) will not operate.
But if all doors, trunk lid and engine hood
are closed after the lock button is
pressed, the hazard warning lights will
blink once.
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 are unlocked if the unlock button is
pressed twice within 4 seconds.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice
again to indicate that all doors are
unlocked. If no doors are opened within
30 seconds after unlocking them, the
doors will automatically lock again.Trunk unlock (3)The trunk is unlocked if the button is
pressed for more than 1 second.
Also, once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will be locked automati-
cally.Panic (4)The horn sounds and hazard warning
lights flash for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec-
ond. To stop the horn and lights, press
any button except the trunk button on
the transmitter
Transmitter precautions✽ ✽
NOTICEThe transmitter will not work if any of
following occur:
• The ignition key is in ignition switch.
• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 90 feet [30 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.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
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Features of your vehicle14 4
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 stageUsing the smart keyPark the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine
hood and trunk lid are closed and
latched.
3.
 Lock the doors by pressing the button of
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 trunk lid or engine hood remains open,
the hazard warning lights and chime
won't operate and theft-alarm will not
arm. After this, trunk lid and engine hood
are closed, the hazard warning lights
blink once.
CAUTION
 The transmitter 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 transmitter or replace
the battery, contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
 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, or
expose 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 to
your local law(s) or regulation.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm
stage
Disarmed
stage
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Features of your vehicle
 Lock the doors by pressing the lock but-
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.
If any door, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning lights
and chime won't operate and theft-alarm
will not arm. After this, if all doors, trunk
lid and engine hood are closed, the haz-
ard warning lights blink once.
Using the transmitterPark the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine and remove the
ignition key from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine
hood and trunk lid are closed and
latched.
3. Lock the doors by pressing the lock
button on the transmitter.
After completion of the steps above, the
hazard warning lights will blink once to
indicate that the system is armed. If the
lock button is pressed once more within 4
seconds, hazard warning lights blink and
the horn sounds once to confirm that the
system is armed.
If any door, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning lights
(or/and horn) won't operate and theft-
alarm will not arm. After this, if all doors,
trunk lid and engine hood are closed, the
hazard warning lights blink once.
Using the mechanical keyPark the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch(if equipped).
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine
hood and trunk lid are closed and
latched.
3. Lock the doors by inserting the key into
the key hole on the front outside door
handle and turning the key toward the
front of the vehicle.
If any door, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open, the theft-alarm will not
arm.✽ ✽
NOTICEIf you lock or unlock the doors by using
the mechanical key, the hazard warning
light and chime sound won't operate.
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Features of your vehicle16 4Do 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.
Theft-alarm stageThe alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
 A door is opened without using the
transmitter (or smart key or mechani-
cal key).
 The trunk is opened without using the
transmitter (or 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 mechanical key
or transmitter or 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
the transmitter (or 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.
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Features of your vehicle22 4Opening the trunk To open the trunk, press the trunk
unlock button for more than 1 second
on the transmitter (or smart key), press
the button on the trunk handle with the
smart key in your possession, or insert
the master key (or mechanical key of
the smart key) into the lock and turn it
clockwise. To open the trunk from inside the vehi-
cle, press the trunk lid release button.
Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk is locked automatically.✽ ✽
NOTICEIn cold and wet climates, door locks and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
Closing the trunkTo close the trunk, 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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CAUTION
Make certain that you close the
trunk before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
trunk lift cylinders and attached
hardware if the trunk is not closed
prior to driving.
WARNING
The trunk swing upward. Make sure
no objects or people are near the
rear of the vehicle when opening
the trunk.
WARNING
The trunk lid should be always kept
completely closed while the vehicle
is in motion. If it is left open or ajar,
poisonous exhaust gases may
enter the vehicle and serious ill-
ness or death may result.
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