2013 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual

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Safety features of your vehicle
Air bag warning label (if equipped)Air bag warning labels, some required by
the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), are attached to
alert the driver and passengers of poten-
tial risks of the air bag system.
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Keys / 4-3
Smart key / 4-6
Remote keyless entry / 4-12
Theft-alarm system / 4-14
Door locks / 4-18
Trunk / 4-22
Windows / 4-24
Hood / 4-28
Fuel filler lid / 4-29
Sunroof / 4-32
Panorama sunroof / 4-35
Steering wheel / 4-39
Mirrors / 4-41
Instrument cluster / 4-50
Rear view camera / 4-71
Hazard warning flasher / 4-72
Lighting / 4-72
Wipers and washers / 4-77
Interior light / 4-79
Defroster / 4-82
Manual climate control system / 4-83
Automatic climate control system / 4-93
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-101
Features of your vehicle
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Storage compartments / 4-105
Interior features / 4-107
- Cup holder / 4-107
- Sunvisor / 4-107
- Power outlet / 4-108
- Digital clock / 4-109
- Clothes hanger / 4-109
- Floor mat anchor(s) / 4-110
Audio system / 4-112
Features of your vehicle
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Features of your vehicle
Record your key numberThe key code number is stamped on the
bar code tag attached to the key set.
Should you lose your keys, this number
will enable an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er to duplicate the keys easily. Remove
the bar code tag and store it in a safe
place. Also, record the code number and
keep it in a safe place (not in the vehicle).
Key operations(1) Master key (M)
Used to start the engine, lock and unlock
the doors, lock and unlock the glove box,
and open the trunk.
(2) Sub key (S)
Used only to start the engine and lock
and unlock the door.
KEYS
WARNING
- Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in a
vehicle with the ignition key is dan-
gerous even if the key is not in the
ignition switch. Children copy
adults and they could place the key
in the ignition switch. The ignition
key would enable children to oper-
ate power windows or other con-
trols, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in serious
bodily injury or even death. Never
leave the keys in your vehicle with
unsupervised children.
WARNING
Use only HYUNDAI original parts
for the ignition key in your vehicle.
If an aftermarket key is used, the
ignition switch may not return to
ON after START. If this happens,
the starter will continue to operate
causing damage to the starter
motor and possible fire due to
excessive current in the wiring.
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Features of your vehicle4 4Restrictions in handling keysWhen 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 master key.LockWhen leaving the key with a parking lot
attendant or valet, perform the following
and leave the sub key with the attendant.
The sub key can start the engine and
operate door locks only.
Trunk
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Set the trunk lid control switch to
LOCK position ( ).
3. Close the trunk lid.
Glove box
Close and lock the glove box using the
master key.
Lock releaseTrunk
1. Open the trunk lid with the master key.
2. Set the trunk lid control switch to
UNLOCK position ( ).
3. Close the trunk lid.
In this position the trunk will open with
the trunk lid release button or transmitter.
The trunk can never be opened with the
sub key.
Glove box
Unlock the glove box using the mechani-
cal key.
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Features of your vehicle
Immobilizer system (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with an elec-
tronic engine immobilizer system to
reduce the risk of unauthorized vehicle
use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of
a small transponder in the ignition key
and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, whenever
you insert your ignition key into the igni-
tion switch and turn it to ON, it checks
and determines and verifies if the ignition
key is valid.
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 activate the immobilizer system:Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
The immobilizer system activates auto-
matically. Without a valid ignition key for
your vehicle, the engine will not start.To deactivate the immobilizer sys-
tem:Insert the ignition key into the key cylin-
der and turn it to the ON position.
✽ ✽
NOTICEWhen 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.
✽ ✽
NOTICEIf you need additional keys or lose your
keys, consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition
key is an important part of the
immobilizer system. It is designed
to give years of trouble-free service,
however you should avoid expo-
sure to moisture, static electricity
and rough handling. Immobilizer
system malfunction could occur.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and should
be kept confidential. Do not leave
this number anywhere in your vehi-
cle.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
immobilizer system because it
could cause the immobilizer sys-
tem to malfunction and should only
be serviced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improper
alterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the immobilizer system
are not covered by your vehicle
manufacturer warranty.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near
the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder signal and may pre-
vent the engine from being started.
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Features of your vehicle6 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.
With a smart key, you can lock or unlock
a door (and trunk) and even start the
engine without inserting the key.
The functions of buttons on a smart key
are similar to the remote keyless entry.
(Refer to the “Remote keyless entry” in
this section.)
Smart key functionsCarrying the smart key, you may lock and
unlock the vehicle doors. Also, you may
start the engine. Refer to the following,
for more details.
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SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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Features of your vehicle
LockingUsing the door handle switch
Pressing the button of the front outside
door handles with all doors closed and
any door unlock, locks all the doors. If all
doors, trunk and engine hood are closed,
the hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound once to indicate that
all doors are locked.However, if any door remains open, the
doors won't lock and the chime will sound
for 3 seconds. Close the door and try
again to lock the doors.
If trunk lid or engine hood remains open,
the hazard warning light and chime won't
operate. After this, trunk lid and engine
hood are closed, the hazard warning
lights blink once.
The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 28~40in. (0.7~1m)
from the outside door handle.
If you want to make sure that a door has
locked or not, you should check the door
lock button inside the vehicle or pull the
outside door handle.
Even though you press the outside door
handle buttons, the doors will not lock
and the chime will sound for 3 seconds if
any of following occur:
 The smart key is in the vehicle.
 The ignition switch is in ACC or ON
position.
 Any door except the trunk is open.Using the button on the smart key
All doors are locked if the lock button(1)
is pressed. If all doors, trunk and hood
are closed, the hazard warning lights will
blink and the chime will sound once to
indicate that all doors are locked.
However, if any door, trunk or engine
hood remains open, the hazard warning
lights and the chime will not operate. If all
doors, trunk and engine hood are closed
after the lock button is pressed, the haz-
ard warning lights blink.
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