
F13F13
Child restraint system (CRS)  .............................2-36
Children always in the rear seat .................................2-36
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)  ................2-37
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)..................2-39
Air bag 
- supplemental restraint system.....................2-47
Where are the air bags?  ..............................................2-49
How does the air bag system operate? ...................2-52
What to expect after an air bag inflates  ................2-56
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision? ...........2-58
SRS care  ...........................................................................2-63
Additional safety precautions  .....................................2-64
Air bag warning labels ...................................................2-65
Accessing your vehicle .........................................3-4
Remote key  .......................................................................3-4
Remote key precautions..................................................3-6
Smart key  ...........................................................................3-8
Smart key precautions...................................................3-11
Immobiliser system  ........................................................3-13
Door locks .............................................................3-14
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle  .....3-14
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle  ........3-16
Auto door lock/unlock features  ................................3-18
Child-protector rear door locks ..................................3-19
Theft-alarm system .............................................3-20
Driver position memory system ........................3-21
Storing memory positions .............................................3-21
Easy access function  ....................................................3-22
Steering wheel......................................................3-23
Electric power steering (EPS) ......................................3-23
Tilt steering/Telescope steering .................................3-24
Heated steering wheel  .................................................3-24
Horn ....................................................................................3-25
Mirrors ...................................................................3-26
Inside rearview mirror....................................................3-26
Outside rearview mirror ................................................3-28
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Before driving  .......................................................5-3
Before entering the vehicle ...........................................5-3
Before starting  .................................................................5-3
Ignition switch ........................................................5-4
Key  ignition  switch ............................................................5-5
Engine start/stop button .................................................5-9
Manual transmission............................................5-17
Manual transmission operation  ..................................5-17
Good driving practices ..................................................5-19
Automatic transmission .......................................5-21
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-21
Parking ...............................................................................5-27
Good driving practices ..................................................5-27
Braking system  ...................................................5-29
Power  brakes  ..................................................................5-29
Disc brakes wear indicator ...........................................5-30
Rear drum brakes ...........................................................5-30
Parking  brake ...................................................................5-30
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .....................................5-33
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................5-35
Ve h i c l e   s tab i l i t y   m a n a g e m e n t   ( V S M ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 3 8
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ......................................5-40
Emergency stop signal (ESS) .......................................5-40
Good braking practices..................................................5-41
Drive mode integrated control system .............5-42
Blind spot detection system (BSD) ...................5-44
BSD (Blind spot detection)/
LCA (Lane change assist)..............................................5-45
RCTA (rear cross traffic alert) .....................................5-48
Limitations of the system .............................................5-51
Cruise control .......................................................5-53
Cruise control operation................................................5-53
Special driving conditions ...................................5-58
Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-58
Rocking the vehicle    ....................................................5-58
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-59
Driving at night ................................................................5-59
Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-60
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-61
Highway driving ...............................................................5-61
Winter driving .......................................................5-62
Snow or icy conditions ..................................................5-62
Winter precautions .........................................................5-64
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1. Light control/Turn signals ..................3-98
2. Steering wheel audio controls/
Bluetooth®wireless technology hands-free controls ......................4-4, 4-5
3. Instrument cluster ..............................3-50
4. Horn ..................................................3-25
5. Driver's front air bag ..........................2-49
6. Wiper/Washer ..................................3-107
7. Cruise controls ..................................5-53
8. Key ignition switch/Engine Start/Stop button ..............5-5, 5-9
9. Manual transmission..........................5-17
10. Automatic transmission ..................5-21
11. Seat warmer/Air ventilation seat......2-19
12. Heated steering wheel  ..................3-24
13. Drive mode integrated control system ............................................5-42
14. Parking assist system....................3-115
15. Manual climate control/Automatic  climate  control  system..........................................3-120, 3-130
16. Passenger's front air bag ................2-49
17. Glove box ......................................3-149
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Accessing your vehicle .........................................3-4
Remote key  .......................................................................3-4
Remote key precautions..................................................3-6
Smart key  ...........................................................................3-8
Smart key precautions...................................................3-11
Immobiliser system  ........................................................3-13
Door locks .............................................................3-14
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle  .....3-14
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle  ........3-16
Auto door lock/unlock features  ................................3-18
Child-protector rear door locks ..................................3-19
Theft-alarm system .............................................3-20
Driver position memory system ........................3-21
Storing memory positions .............................................3-21
Easy access function  ....................................................3-22
Steering wheel......................................................3-23
Electric power steering (EPS) ......................................3-23
Tilt steering/Telescope steering .................................3-24
Heated steering wheel  .................................................3-24
Horn ....................................................................................3-25
Mirrors ...................................................................3-26
Inside rearview mirror....................................................3-26
Outside rearview mirror ................................................3-28
Windows ................................................................3-31
Power  windows ................................................................3-31
Sunroof..................................................................3-36
Sunroof opening and closing .......................................3-36
Sliding the sunroof .........................................................3-36
Tilting the sunroof ..........................................................3-37
Sunshade ...........................................................................3-38
Resetting the sunroof ....................................................3-39
Exterior features .................................................3-40
Bonnet................................................................................3-40
Boot ....................................................................................3-42
Smart Boot  ......................................................................3-43
Fuel filler door .................................................................3-47
Instrument cluster................................................3-50
Instrument cluster control ............................................3-52
Gauges ...............................................................................3-53
Odometer...........................................................................3-56
Warning  and  indicator  lights ........................................3-56
LCD display messages  ..................................................3-69
LCD display (for supervision cluster) ...............3-80
LCD display control.........................................................3-80
LCD modes ........................................................................3-80
User settings mode.........................................................3-84
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Remote key (if equipped)
Yo u r   H Y U N D A I   u s e s   a   r e m o t e   k e y,
which  you  can  use  to  lock  or  unlock
a door (and boot) and even start the
engine.
1. Door Lock 
2. Door Unlock
3. Boot Unlock
Locking
To   l o c k   :
1. Close  all  doors,  engine  bonnet
and boot.
2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on
the remote key.
3. The  doors  will  lock. The  hazard
warning  lights  will  blink. Also,  the
outside  rearview  mirror  will  fold,  if
the outside rearview mirror folding
switch  is  in  the  AUTO  position  (if
equipped).
4. Make sure the doors are locked by
checking  the  position  of  the  door
lock button inside the vehicle.
Unlocking
To   u n l o c k :
1. Press  the  Door  Unlock  button  (2)
on the remote key.
2. The  doors  will  unlock. The  hazard
warning  lights  will  blink  two  times.
Also,  the  outside  rearview  mirror
will  unfold,  if  the  outside  rearview
mirror  folding  switch  is  in  the
AUTO  position  (if  equipped).
Information 
After unlocking  the  doors,  the  doors
will  lock  automatically  after 30  sec-
onds unless a door is opened.
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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.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Boot unlocking
To   u n l o c k :
1. Press  the  Boot  Unlock  button  (3)
on  the  remote  key  for  more  than
one second.
2. The  hazard  warning  lights  will
blink  two  times. Once  the  boot  is
opened  and  then  closed,  the  boot
will lock automatically.
Information 
• After unlocking  the  boot,  the  boot
will lock automatically.
• The word "HOLD" is written on the
button  to  inform  you  that  you  must
press  and  hold  the  button  for more
than one second.
Start-up 
For  detailed  infor mation  refer  to “Key
Ignition Switch” in chapter 5.
To   p r e v e n t   d a m a g i n g   t h e   r e m o t e
key:
•Keep the remote key away from
water or any liquid and fire. If the
inside  of  the  remote  key  gets
damp  (due  to  drinks  or  mois-
ture), or  is  heated, internal  cir-
cuits  may  malfunction  and  may
void  the  vehicle  warranty.
•Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote key.
•Protect the remote key from
extreme temperatures.
Mechanical key 
If  the  remote  key  does  not  operate
normally,  you  can  lock  or  unlock  the
door by using the mechanical key.
To   u n f o l d   t h e   k e y,   p r e s s   t h e   r e l e a s e
button  then  the  key  will  unfold  auto-
matically.
To   f o l d   t h e   k e y,   f o l d   t h e   k e y   m a n u a l l y
whilst pressing the release button.
Do not fold the key without press-
ing  the  release  button. This  may
damage the key.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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the following occur:
•The key is in the ignition switch.
•You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
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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 distance
limit (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,  it  is
recommended  that  you  contact  an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
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If  the  remote  key  is  in  close  proximi-
ty  to  your  mobile  phone,  the  signal
could  be  blocked  by  your  mobile
phone’s  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 loca-
tion  and  always  try  to  maintain  an
adequate  distance  between  the  two
devices.
Information 
Changes or modifications not express-
ly  approved  by  the  party  responsible
for compliance  could  void  the  user’s
authority to operate the equipment. If
the keyless entry system is inoperative
due  to  changes  or modifications  not
expressly  approved  by  the  party
responsible  for compliance,  it  will  not
be  covered  by  your manufacturer’s
vehicle warranty.
Keep  the  remote  key  away  from
electromagnetic  materials  that
block  electromagnetic  waves  to
the key surface.
NOTICE
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Battery replacement 
If the remote key is not working prop-
erly,  try  replacing  the  battery  with  a
new one.
Battery Type: CR2032
To   r e p l a c e   t h e   b a t t e r y :
1. Insert  a  slim  tool  into  the  slot  and
gently 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,  it  is  recommended  that
you contact an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer.
Information 
An  inappropriately  disposed
battery  can  be  harmful  to  the
environment  and  human
health.  Dispose  of  the  battery
according  to  your local  law(s)
and regulation.
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