2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER tailgate

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Features of your vehicle
In case of an emergency
If the power door lock switch does not
operate electrically, the only way to lock
the door(s) is with the ignition key from
the outside key hole.
Doors without the outside key hole, you
can lock the door as follows:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock doors by pushing each lock but-
ton.
3. Close the door securely.
Once the tailgate is closed when the
power door lock switch does not operate
electrically, you will not be able to open
the tailgate.
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NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage
the parking brake, close all windows
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 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 on either front
door is pulled when the door lock but-
ton is in the locked position, the door
will unlock and open. Front door cannot be locked if the igni-
tion key is in the ignition switch and the
door is open.
A door cannot be locked if the smart
key is in the vehicle and any door is
open.
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.
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Opening the tailgate
The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter, smart key or
central door lock/unlock switch.
When all doors are locked and the tail-
gate unlock button on the smart key is
pressed for more than 1 second, the
tailgate will unlock. Once the tailgate is
opened and then closed, the tailgate is
locked automatically.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened
by pressing the handle and pulling it up.
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NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates door lock and
door mechanisms may not work prop-
erly due to freezing conditions.
• When jacking up the vehicle to
change a tire or repair the vehicle, do
not operate the tailgate. This could
cause the tailgate to close improperly.
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WARNING
Do not put any object on the cov-
ering shelf. If the vehicle sudden-
ly stops or makes a curve, the
object may injure passengers.
Watch out for the edge of the cov-
ering shelf, when you are using
the luggage room. You may injure
yourself.
CAUTION
Do not put any heavy object on the
covering shelf. It may damage the
covering shelf.

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Features of your vehicle
Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that
the tailgate is securely latched.
Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emer-
gency tailgate safety release located on
the bottom of the tailgate. When some-
one is inadvertently locked in the lug-
gage compartment, the tailgate can be
opened by inserting the key or screw
driver to hole and pushing the tailgate.
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.
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.
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Shelf disassembly and install-
ment
1. Disassemble the wires(1) connected
to left and right fixed hook.
2. Push the shelf(2) up and disassemble
the shelf.
3. To install the shelf, push the shelf
down at original position and fix the
wire to position(1)
WARNING
For emergency, 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 emergency tailgate safe-
ty release for emergency only.
Use extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.
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CAUTION
When you close the tailgate, check
the shelf position. Be careful not to
collide the shelf and tailgate. If not,
the shelf may be damaged.

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Features of your vehicle
Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)
This light comes on when the front fog
lights are ON.
Tailgate open warning light
This warning light illuminates when the
tailgate is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.
Door open warning light
This indicator illuminates when a door is
not closed securely.
Immobilizer indicator
(if equipped)
Without smart key system
This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Low Beam Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
lights are on and in the low beam posi-
tion.With smart key system (if equipped)
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immobi-
lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or the
light goes off.
When the smart key is in the vehicle, if
the engine start/stop button is pressed
to the ON position, the indicator will
illuminate until the engine is started.
However, when the smart key is not in
the vehicle, if the engine start/stop but-
ton is depressed, the indicator will blink
for a few minutes to indicate that you
will not be able to start the engine.
When the ignition switch is pressed to
the ON position and the indicator turns
off after 2 seconds, the system may
need repair. Have the vehicle checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
When the battery is weak, if the engine
start/stop button is depressed, the indi-
cator will blink and you will not be able
to start the engine. However, you may
still be able to start the engine by
pressing the engine start/stop button
with the smart key. If smart key system
related parts need repair, the indicator
blinks.

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Room lamp (if equipped)

In the ON position, the light stays on at all
times.

In the DOOR position, the light comes on
when any door is opened regardless of
the ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked by the trans-
mitter (or smart key), the light comes on
for approximately 30 seconds as long as
any door is not open. The light goes out
gradually after approximately 30 seconds
if the door is closed. However, if the igni-
tion switch is ON or all doors are locked,
the light will turn off immediately.
If a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC or LOCK position, the
light stays on for about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ON position, the
light stays on continuously.

In the OFF position, the light stays off at
all times even when a door is open.
Tailgate room lamp
The tailgate room lamp comes on when
the tailgate is opened.
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NOTICE
Make sure to close the tailgate securely.
If it remains open while engine is not
running, it may cause battery discharge
because luggage room lamp remains on.
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CAUTION
The tailgate room lamp comes on
as long as the tailgate lid opens. To
prevent unnecessary charging sys-
tem drain, close the tailgate lid
securely after using the tailgate
room.

Driving your vehicle
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WARNING- ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the win-
dows immediately.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxia-
tion.

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear
a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have the
exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your
garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.

If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the tailgate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield are
kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an emer-
gency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-
tion.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Removable towing hook
(if equipped)
1. Open the tailgate, and remove the tow-
ing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the
lower part of the cover on the bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install
the cover after use.
Emergency towing (if equipped)
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorized
Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow
truck service.
CAUTION
Failure to place the transaxle shift
lever in N (Neutral) may cause inter-
nal damage to the transaxle.
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