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If the smart key does not work cor-
rectly, open and close the door with
the mechanical key. If you have a
problem with the smart key, it is rec-
ommended that you contact a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
If the smart key is in close proximity
to your mobile phone, the signal
could be blocked by your mobile
phone’s normal operational signals.
This is specifically relevant when the
phone is active such as making and
receiving calls, text messaging,
and/or sending/receiving emails.
Avoid placing the smart key and your
mobile phone in the same location
and always try to maintain an ade-
quate distance between the two
devices.
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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 smart key away from
electromagnetic materials that
blocks electromagnetic waves to
the key surface.
Always have the smart key with
you when leaving the vehicle. If
the smart key is left near the vehi-
cle, the vehicle battery may be dis-
charged.
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Battery replacement
If the Smart Key is not working prop-
erly, try replacing the battery with a
new one.
Battery Type: CR2032
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Use a slim tool to pry open the
rear cover of the smart key.
3. Remove the old battery and insert
the new battery. Make sure the
battery position is correct.
4. Reinstall the rear cover of the
smart key.If you suspect your smart key might
have sustained some damage, or
you feel your smart key is not work-
ing correctly, it is recommended that
you contact a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer.
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An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose of the battery
according to your local law(s)
or regulations.
Restrictions in handling keys
When leaving keys with parking lot
and valet attendants, the following
procedures will ensure your vehicle’s
glove box compartment can only be
opened with the mechanical key.
To lock:
1. Remove the mechanical key from
the Smart Key.
2. Lock the glove box using the
mechanical key.
3. Leave the smart key with the
attendant and keep the mechani-
cal key with you.
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The Smart Key can only be used to
start the engine and operate door
locks.
To unlock:
Open the glove box with the mechan-
ical key.
Immobiliser system
The immobiliser system protects
your vehicle from theft. If an improp-
erly coded key (or other device) is
used, the engine’s fuel system is dis-
abled.
When the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the immobiliser sys-
tem indicator should come on briefly,
then go off. If the indicator starts to
blink, the system does not recognise
the coding of the key.
Place the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position, then place the
ignition switch to the ON position
again.
The system may not recognise your
key’s coding if another immobiliser
key or other metal object (i.e., key
chain) is near the key. The engine
may not start because the metal may
interrupt the transponder signal from
transmitting normally.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognise the coding of the key, it is
recommended that you contact your
HYUNDAI dealer.Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable.
The transponder in your key is an
important part of the immobiliser
system. It is designed to give
years of trouble-free service, how-
ever you should avoid exposure to
moisture, static electricity and
rough handling. Immobiliser sys-
tem malfunction could occur.
NOTICE
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
immobiliser password is a cus-
tomer unique password and
should be kept confidential.
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Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
Mechanical key
[A] : Unlock, [B] : Lock
Turn the key toward the rear of the
vehicle to lock and toward the front of
the vehicle to unlock.
First, pull the outside door handle (1)
and push the hook (2) located inside
of outside door handle by using the
mechanical key. And remove the
cover (3).
If you lock/unlock the driver's door
with a key, a driver’s door will
lock/unlock.
Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
When closing the door, push the
door by hand. Make sure that doors
are closed securely.Remote key
To lock the doors, press the Door
Lock button (1) on the remote key.
To unlock the doors, press the Door
Unlock button (2) on the remote key.
Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
When closing the door, push the
door by hand. Make sure that doors
are closed securely.
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Smart key
To lock the doors, press the button on
the outside door handle whilst carry-
ing the smart key with you or press
the door lock button on the smart key.To unlock the doors, press the button
on the outside door handle whilst
carrying the smart key with you or
press the door unlock button on the
smart key.
Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
When closing the door, push the
door by hand. Make sure that doors
are closed securely.
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• In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked multi-
ple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operat-
ing temporarily in order to protect
the circuit and prevent damage to
system components.
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” posi-
tion. The red mark (2) on the door
lock button will be visible.
• To lock a door, push the door lock
button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark (2) on the door lock button
will not be visible.
• To open a door, pull the door handle
(3) outward.
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• Front doors cannot be locked if the
key is in the ignition switch and any
front door is open.
• Doors cannot be locked if the
smart key is in the vehicle and any
door is open.
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If a power door lock ever fails to func-
tion whilst you are in the vehicle try
one or more of the following tech-
niques to exit:
Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and manu-
al) whilst simultaneously pulling on
the door handle.
Operate the other door locks and han-
dles.
Lower a front window and use the
mechanical key to unlock the door
from outside.
With the central door
lock/unlock switch
When pressing the ( ) portion (1)
on the switch, all vehicle doors will
lock.
• If any door is opened, the doors
will not lock even though the lock
button (1) of the central door lock
switch is pressed.
• If the smart key is in the vehicle
and any door is opened, the doors
will not lock even though the lock
button (1) of the central door lock
switch is pressed.
When pressing the ( ) portion (2) on
the switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.
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•The doors should always be
fully closed and locked whilst
the vehicle is in motion. If the
doors are unlocked, the risk of
being thrown from the vehicle
in a crash is increased.
•Do not pull the inner door han-
dle of the driver’s or passen-
ger’s door whilst the vehicle is
moving.
WARNING
Do not leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
serious injury to unattended
children or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle. Children
might operate features of the
vehicle that could injure them,
or they could encounter other
harm, possibly from someone
gaining entry to the vehicle.
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Deadlocks (if equipped)
Some vehicles are equipped with a
deadlock system. Deadlocks prevent
opening of a door from either inside
or outside the vehicle once the dead-
locks have been activated providing
an additional measure of vehicle
security.
To lock the vehicle using the dead-
lock function, the doors must be
locked by using the remote key or
smart key. To unlock the vehicle, the
transmitter or smart key must be
used again.
Auto door lock/unlock features
Impact sensing door unlock
system (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically
unlocked when an impact causes the
air bags to deploy.
Speed sensing door lock system
(if equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked
when vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph
(15 km/h). Leaving your vehicle unlocked
increases the potential risk to
you or others from someone
hiding in your vehicle.
To secure your vehicle, whilst
depressing the brake, move the
shift lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion (for automatic transmis-
sion) or first gear or R (Reverse,
for manual transmission),
engage the parking brake, and
place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position, close all
windows, lock all doors, and
always take the key with you.
WARNING
Do not lock the doors with the
remote key or the smart key with
anybody left in the vehicle. The
passenger in the vehicle cannot
unlock the doors with the door
lock button. For example, if the
door is locked with the remote
key, the passenger in the vehicle
cannot unlock the door without
the transmitter.
WARNING
Opening a door when something
is approaching may cause dam-
age or injury. Be careful when
opening doors and watch for
vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles
or pedestrians approaching the
vehicle in the path of the door.
WARNING
If you stay in the vehicle for a
long time whilst the weather is
very hot or cold, there are risks
of injuries or danger to life. Do
not lock the vehicle from the out-
side when someone is in the
vehicle.
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The Safe Exit Assist (SEA) system is
operated when the Electronic child
safety lock system is activated and
the Safe Exit Assist (SEA) function is
selected on the cluster. The Safe Exit
Assist (SEA) system does not acti-
vate automatically the Electronic
child safety lock system.
The Electronic child safety lock sys-
tem can be operated for approxi-
mately 10 minutes after the ignition
key is removed or turned to the
LOCK (or OFF) position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
Electronic child safety lock system,
the Child-protector rear door locks
which is manually operated is not
provided.
❈If Electronic child safety lock sys-
tem is activated, rear passenger
can not open or close the rear win-
dow also. For more details, refer to
“Windows” in this chapter.Safe Exit Assist (SEA) system
(if equipped)
1. The Safe Exit Assist system is pro-
vided to help prevent the passen-
gers from opening door by warning
the passengers when an approach-
ing vehicle from the rear area is
detected after the vehicle stops.
2. When an approaching vehicle
from the rear area is detected
after the vehicle stops, the rear
door is not unlocked even when
the driver tries to unlock the rear
door using the Electronic child
safety lock button. The “Check sur-
roundings then try again” warning
message appears on the cluster
and a warning sounds.
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OTM058100RIf the Electronic child safety
lock system is not operated
when pushing the Electronic
child safety lock button, the
message is displayed and the
alarm will sound.
In this case, we recommend
that you have the vehicle
inspected by a HYUNDAI autho-
rised repairer.
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