2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid trunk release

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
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1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-12
2. Outside rearview mirror control switch...................................................4-38
3. Central door lock switch....................4-12
4. Power window lock switch.................4-20
5. Power window switches ....................4-17
6. Hood release lever ............................4-21
7. Parking brake ....................................5-16
8. Instrument panel illumination control switch ................................................4-41
9. ESC OFF button ...............................5-19
10. Fuel filler lid release button.............4-22
11. Trunk lid release switch ...................4-15
12. Fuse box .........................................7-51
13. Brake pedal .....................................5-14
14. Accelerator pedal .............................5-6
15. Steering wheel ................................4-29
16. Steering wheel manual tilt control* ...4-30
17. High voltage battery air intake ..........H12
* : if equipped

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Safety features of your vehicle
Armrest
The armrest is located in the center of
the rear seat. Pull the armrest down and
you will find the cup holders.Carrying long/narrow cargo (if equipped)
Pull the armrest down using the strap
provided on the armrest. Pull the cover
down while pushing the release lever
down. Additional cargo space is provided
to accommodate long/narrow cargo
(skis, poles, lumber, etc.) that would not
otherwise fit into the trunk.
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CAUTION
Make sure the engine is off, the
shift lever is in P and the parkingbrake is applied whenever load- ing or unloading cargo. The vehi-cle may move if the shift lever isinadvertently moved to another position.
Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seatsto prevent damage to the vehicleinterior.
When cargo is loaded through the rear passenger seats, ensure thecargo is properly secured to pre- vent it from moving while driving.Unsecured cargo in the passen-ger compartment can cause dam-age to the vehicle or injury to it’soccupants.

Features of your vehicle
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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.
Lock
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 hybrid
system and operate door locks.
Trunk
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Set the trunk lid control switch toLOCK position ( ).
3. Close the trunk lid.
Glove box
Lock the glove box using the mechanical
key.
Lock release
Trunk
1. Unlock doors by using the smart key and unlock 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 replacement
A smart key battery should last for sever-
al years. If the smart key is not working
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 position.
3. Install the battery cover in the reverse order of removal.
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Features of your vehicle
Opening the trunk
For vehicles equipped with the SmartKey system: press the release button
above the license plate (right side).
All vehicles: Press and hold the trunk release button on the remote key fob.
All vehicles: Insert the mechanical key into the key cylinder above the license
plate (left side).
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Smart Key equipped vehicles have the
mechanical key integrated in the key
fob. See the smart key section for
details.
To open the trunk from inside the vehi-
cle, press the trunk lid release button.
Once the trunk is reclosed, the trunk is
locked automatically.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door locks and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
Closing the trunk
To 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.
TRUNK
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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 attachedhardware if the trunk is not closedprior to driving.
WARNING
The trunk lid should always be 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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Features of your vehicle
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Emergency trunk safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emer-
gency trunk release cable located inside
the trunk. The lever glows in the dark
when the trunk lid is closed. If someone
is inadvertently locked in the trunk,
pulling this handle will release the trunk
latch mechanism and open the trunk.
Trunk lid control switch
The trunk lid control switch is used to
prevent unauthorized access to the
trunk.
When the trunk lid control switch is in
the UNLOCK position ( ), the trunk
can be unlocked with the trunk lid
release button and the smart key.
When the trunk lid control switch is in the LOCK position ( ), the trunk can
be unlocked with the master key (or the
mechanical key of the smart key) only.
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WARNING
No one should be allowed tooccupy the trunk of the vehicle at
any time. If the trunk is partially
or totally latched and the person
is unable to get out, severe injury
or death could occur due to lack
of ventilation, exhaust fumes and
rapid heat build-up, or because of
exposure to cold weather condi-
tions. The trunk is also a highly
dangerous location in the event
of a crash because it is not a pro-
tected occupant space but mere-
ly a part of the vehicle’s crush
zone.
Your vehicle should be kept locked and keys be kept out of
the reach of children. Parents
should teach their children about
the dangers of playing in trunks.
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Safety plug
This safety plug (1) located in the rear
trunk as shown should always be pulled
out to disconnect and turn off the hybrid
system.
IMPORTANT: Wait 5 minutes after this
lever is disconnected to work on the
car to assure all remaining charge in
the system has dissipated.
The special features of hybrid
vehicle.
Hybrid vehicles sound different than
gasoline engine vehicles. When the
hybrid system operates, you may hear a
sound from the hybrid battery system
behind the rear seat. If you apply the
accelerator pedal rapidly, you may hear
an unconventional sound. When you
apply the brake pedal, you may hear a
sound from the regenerative brake sys-
tem. When the hybrid system is turned
off or on, you may hear a sound in the
engine compartment. If you depress the
brake pedal repeatedly when the hybrid
system is turned on, you may hear a
sound in the engine compartment. None
of these sounds indicate a problem.
These are normal characteristics of
hybrid vehicles.
If any of following occur, it's a normal
condition if you hear a motor sound in the
engine compartment:
- After turning off the hybrid system, thebrake pedal is released.
- When the hybrid system is turned off, the brake pedal is applied.
- When the driver door is opened.
THE COMPONENTS OF HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
WARNING
This hybrid vehicle uses the hybrid
battery system inverter and con-
verter to generate high voltage.
High voltage in the hybrid battery
system is very dangerous and can
cause severe burns and electric
shock. This may result in serious
injury or death.
For your safety, never touch, replace, dismantle or remove the
hybrid battery system including
components, cables and connec-
tors. Severe burns or electric
shock may result in serious
injury or death if you do not fol-
low this warning.
When the hybrid battery system operates, the hybrid battery sys-
tem can be hot. Always be careful
because burns or electric shock
may be caused by high voltage.
Do not drop water or liquid on to HPCU, HSG, Motor and fuses. The
hybrid system components are
covered. If you drop water or liq-
uid on to hybrid system compo-
nents, it may result in electric
shock.
DANGER
The safety plug is attached to high
the voltage hybrid battery system.
Touching safety plug may result in
death or serious injury. Service per-
sonnel should follow procedure in
the service manual.
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