2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON Owners Manual

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Remote key
Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key,
which you can use to lock or unlock
a door (and tailgate) and even start
the engine.
1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Panic
Locking
To lock :
1. Close all doors, engine hood andtailgate.
2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on the remote key.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound
once if the lock button is pressed
once more within four seconds.
4. Make sure the doors are locked by checking the position of the door
lock button inside the vehicle.
Unlocking
To unlock:
1. Press the Door Unlock button (2)on the remote key.
3. The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two
times.
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Do not leave the keys in your
vehicle with unsupervised chil-
dren. Unattended children
could place the key in the igni-
tion switch and may operate
power windows or other con-
trols, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING
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✽✽NOTICE
 If you press the Door Unlock but- ton again within four seconds,
then all the doors will unlock.
 After unlocking the doors, the doors will lock automatically after
30 seconds unless a door is opened.
 You can change the system to the central door unlock mode (unlock
all the doors when you press the
unlock button one time). If you want
this feature, perform the following:
Unlock mode conversion (two
stage unlock mode ↔
↔
central door
unlock mode)
The unlock mode changes alter-
nately by pressing the lock button
and unlock button on the remote
key at the same time for 4 seconds
or more. The hazard warning
lights will blink four times to indi-
cate that the mode conversion is
completed.
Panic button
Press the Panic button (4) for more
than one second. The horn sounds
and hazard warning lights flash for
about 30 seconds.
To cancel the panic mode, press any
button on the remote key.
Start-up
For detailed information refer to the
“Key Ignition Switch” in chapter 5.
Mechanical key
If the remote key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
door by using the mechanical key.
To prevent damaging the remote
key:
•Keep the remote key away
from water or any liquid. If the
remote key is inoperative due
to exposure to water or other
liquids, it will not be covered
by your manufacturer’s vehi-
cle warranty.
Avoid dropping or throwing
the remote key.
Protect the remote key from
extreme temperatures.
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Remote key precautions
The remote key will not work if any of
the following occur:
The key is in the ignition switch.
You exceed the operating distancelimit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
The remote key battery is weak.
Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
The weather is extremely cold.
The remote key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the remote
key.
When the remote key does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key. If you have
a problem with the remote key, con-
tact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. (Continue)(Continue)
If the remote key is in close proximi-
ty to your mobile phone, the signal
could be blocked by your mobile
phones normal operational signals.
This is especially important when the
phone is active such as making and
receiving calls, text messaging,
and/or sending/receiving emails.
Avoid placing the remote key and
your mobile phone in the same pants
or jacket pocket and always try tomaintain an adequate distance
between the two devices.
This device complies with Part 15of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
✽✽ NOTICE
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the device.

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Battery replacement
If the remote key is not working prop-
erly, try replacing the battery with a
new one.
Battery Type: CR2032
To replace the battery:
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot andgently pry open the cover.
2. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the
battery position is correct.
3. Reinstall the rear cover of the remote key. If you suspect your remote key might
have sustained some damage, or
you feel your remote key is not work-
ing correctly, contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
✽✽
NOTICE
An inappropriately disposedbattery can be harmful to
the environment and human
health. Dispose of the bat-
tery according to your local
law(s) and regulation(s).
Smart key
Your HYUNDAI uses a Smart Key,
which you can use to lock or unlock
a door (and tailgate) and even start
the engine.
1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Tailgate Unlock
4. Panic
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Locking
To lock :
1. Close all doors, engine hood andtailgate.
2. Either press the door handle but- ton or press the Door Lock button
(1) on the smart key.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound
once.
4. Make sure the doors are locked by checking the position of the door
lock button inside the vehicle.
✽✽ NOTICE
The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is with-
in 28~40 in. (0.7~1 m) from the out-
side door handle.
Even though you press the outside
door handle button, the doors will not
lock and the chime will sound for
three seconds if any of the following
occur:
The Smart Key is in the vehicle.
The Engine Start/Stop button is in ACC or ON position.
Any door except the tailgate is open.
Unlocking
To unlock:
1. Carry the Smart Key.
2. Either press the door handle but- ton or press the Door Unlock but-
ton (2) on the smart key.
3. The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two
times.
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Do not leave the Smart Key in
your vehicle with unsupervised
children. Unattended children
could press the Engine Start/
Stop button and may operate
power windows or other con-
trols, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING
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✽✽NOTICE
 The door handle button will only operate when the smart key is
within 28~40 in. (0.7~1 m) from the
outside door handle. Other people
can also open the doors without the
smart key in possession.
 If you press the Door Unlock but- ton again within four seconds,
then all the doors will unlock.
 After unlocking the doors, the doors will lock automatically after
30 seconds unless a door is opened.
 You can change the system to the central door unlock mode (unlock
all the doors when you press the
unlock button one time). If you want
this feature, perform the following:
Unlock mode conversion (two
stage unlock mode ↔
↔
central door
unlock mode)
The unlock mode changes alter-
nately by pressing the lock button
and unlock button on the smart key
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.
Tailgate unlocking
To unlock:
1. Carry the smart key.
2. Either press the tailgate handle button or press the Tailgate Unlock
button (3) on the smart key formore than one second.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink two times.
Once the tailgate is opened and then
closed, the tailgate will lock automat-
ically.
✽✽ NOTICE
After unlocking the tailgate, the tail-
gate will lock automatically after 30
seconds unless the tailgate is opened.
Panic button
Press the Panic button (4) for more
than one second. The horn sounds
and hazard warning lights flash for
about 30 seconds.
To cancel the panic mode, press any
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Start-up
You can start the engine without
inserting the key. For detailed infor-
mation refer to the Engine Start/Stop
button in chapter 5.
Mechanical key
If the Smart Key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
door by using the mechanical key.
Press and hold the release button (1)
and remove the mechanical key (2).
Insert the mechanical key in to the
key hole on the door.
To reinstall the mechanical key, put
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard.
Loss of a smart key
A maximum of two smart keys can
be registered to a single vehicle. If
you happen to lose your smart key,
you should immediately take the
vehicle and remaining key to your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or tow
the vehicle, if necessary.
To prevent damaging the smart
key:
Keep the smart key away from
water or any liquid. If the
smart key is inoperative due
to exposure to water or other
liquids, it will not be covered
by your manufacturer’s vehi-
cle warranty.
Avoid dropping or throwing
the smart key.
Protect the smart key from
extreme temperatures.
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Smart key precautions
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 trans-
mitter.
The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellular
phone.
Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehi-
cle.
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. (Continue)(Continue)
If the smart key is in close proximity
to your mobile phone, the signal
could be blocked by your mobile
phones normal operational signals.
This is especially important when the
phone is active such as making and
receiving calls, text messaging,
and/or sending/receiving emails.
Avoid placing the smart key and yourmobile phone in the same pants or
jacket pocket and always try to main-
tain an adequate distance between
the two devices.
This device complies with Part 15of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
✽✽ NOTICE
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the device.