2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid trunk release

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Your vehicle at a glance
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1. Door lock/unlock button ......................3-9
2. Driver position memory system ........3-14
3. Outside rearview mirror control
switch ................................................3-34
4. Central door lock switch ....................3-10
5. Power window switches ....................3-38
6. Power window lock button ................3-41
7. Hood release lever ............................3-46
8. Instrument panel illumination
control switch ....................................3-57
9. Blind spot detection system button* ....5-70
10. Lane departure warning system
button* ................................................5-66
11. Fuel filler door opener button ..........3-53
12. Trunk release button ........................3-47
13. ESC OFF button ..............................5-34
14. Fuse box ..........................................7-62
15. Steering wheel ................................3-16
16. Steering wheel tilt/telescope lever ......3-17
17. Seat ..................................................2-4
18. Brake pedal
19. Accelerator pedal
* : if equipped
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Safety system of your vehicle
Carrying long/narrow cargo
(if equipped)
Additional cargo space is provided to
accommodate long/narrow cargo
(skis, poles, etc.) not able to fit prop-
erly in the trunk when closed.
1. Pull the armrest down.
2. Pull the cover down while pushing
the release lever down.
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Cargo should always be
secured to prevent it from being
thrown about the vehicle in a
collision and causing injury to
the vehicle occupants. Do not
place objects in the rear seats,
since they cannot be properly
secured and may hit the front
seat occupants in a collision.
WARNING
Be careful when loading
cargo through the rear pas-
senger seats to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle interior.
When cargo is loaded through
the rear passenger seats,
ensure the cargo is properly
secured to prevent it from
moving while driving.
CAUTION
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Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the
automatic transmission is in P
(Park) and the parking brake is
securely applied whenever load-
ing or unloading cargo.
Failure to take these steps may
allow the vehicle to move if the
shift lever is inadvertently moved
to another position.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
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Trunk
Opening the trunk
1. Make sure the shift lever is in P
(Park).
2. Then do one of the following :
- Press the Smart Key Trunk
Unlock button for more than one
second.
- Press the button on the trunk
itself with the Smart Key in your
possession.
- Use the mechanical key.- Use the trunk release button.
3. Lift the trunk lid up.
Before closing the hood,
ensure all obstructions are
removed from around hood
opening.
Always double check to be
sure that the hood is firmly
latched before driving away. If
it is not latched, the hood
could open while the vehicle
is being driven, causing a
total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
Do not move the vehicle with
the hood in the raised posi-
tion, as vision is obstructed,
which might result in an acci-
dent, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.
WARNING
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Closing the trunk
Lower the trunk lid and press down
until it locks.To prevent damage to the trunk lift
cylinders and the attached hard-
ware, always close the trunk
before driving.
Information
In cold and wet climates, trunk lock
and trunk mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing con-
ditions.
Emergency trunk safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
lever located inside the trunk. When
someone is inadvertently locked in
the trunk, the trunk can be opened by
moving the lever in the direction of the
arrow and pushing the trunk open.
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NOTICE
Make sure there are no people
or objects around the trunk
before opening or closing the
Power Trunk. Wait until the trunk
is open fully and stopped
before loading or unloading
cargo from the vehicle.
WARNING
Always keep the trunk lid com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is
in motion. If it is left open or ajar,
poisonous exhaust gases con-
taining carbon monoxide (CO)
may enter the vehicle and seri-
ous illness or death may result.
WARNING
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Convenient features of your vehicle
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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
release button and the smart key.
When the trunk lid control switch is
in the LOCK position ( ), the trunk
can be unlocked with the mechani-
cal key of the smart key.
You and your passengers
must be aware of the location
of the Emergency Trunk
Safety Release lever in this
vehicle and how to open the
trunk in case you are acciden-
tally locked in the trunk.
NEVER allow anyone to occu-
py the trunk of the vehicle at
any time. If the trunk is par-
tially or totally latched and the
person is unable to get out,
serious injury or death could
occur due to lack of ventila-
tion, exhaust fumes and rapid
heat build-up, or because of
exposure to cold weather con-
ditions. The trunk is also a
highly dangerous location in
the event of a crash because it
is not a protected occupant
space but is a part of the vehi-
cle’s crush zone.
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Your vehicle should be kept
locked and the Smart Key
should be kept out of the reach
of children. Parents should
teach their children about the
dangers of playing in trunks.
Use the release lever for
emergencies only.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
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Information
• The Smart Trunk function will not
work if any of the following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the
transmitter.
- 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 vehicle.
• The detecting range may decrease
or increase when :
- One side of the tire is raised to
replace a tire or to inspect the vehi-
cle.
- The vehicle is parked on a slope or
unpaved road, etc.
Fuel Filler Door (Hybrid)
Opening the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pushing
the fuel filler door opener button.
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Push the fuel filler door opener
button.3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward
to access the fuel tank cap.
4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2),
turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.
5. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break
the ice and release the door. Do not
pry on the door. If necessary, spray
around the door with an approved de-
icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-
freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
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Driving your vehicle
Warning messages
Release parking brake
If the mentioned situation occurs,
depress the brake pedal and release
EPB by pressing the EPB switch.
When you try to drive with the EPB
applied, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.
When the driver's seat belt is
unfastened or the driver’s door is
open, when the engine hood is
open with the shift lever in D
(Drive), or when the trunk is open
with the shift lever in R (Reverse),
a warning message will be dis-
played with a warning sound. When there is a problem with the
vehicle, a warning may sound and
a message may appear.
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Whenever leaving the vehicle
or parking, always come to a
complete stop and continue
to depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever into the P
(Park) position, press the EPB
switch, and press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the OFF
position. Take the Smart Key
with you when exiting the
vehicle.
Vehicles not fully engaged in
P (Park) with the parking
brake set are at risk for mov-
ing inadvertently and causing
injury to yourself or others.
NEVER allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the EPB switch. If the
EPB is released unintentional-
ly, serious injury may occur.
Only release the EPB when
you are seated inside the
vehicle with your foot firmly
on the brake pedal.
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Driving your vehicle
AUTO HOLD (if equipped)
This feature helps keep the brake
applied when the shift lever is in D
(Drive), R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or
Sports Mode with the feature
enabled and when the brake pedal
has been depressed to stop the vehi-
cle.
To apply :
1. With the driver's door, engine
hood and trunk closed, fasten the
driver's seat belt or depress the
brake pedal and then press the
[AUTO HOLD] switch. The white
"AUTO HOLD" indicator will come
on and the system will be in the
standby position.2. When you stop the vehicle com-
pletely by depressing the brake
pedal, the "AUTO HOLD" indicator
changes from white to green.
3. The vehicle will remain stationary
even if you release the brake
pedal.
4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be
released.
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