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CAUTION
• The remote start will not work if you
exceed the operating distance limit
(about 10 m).
• Avoid idling the engine for prolonged
periods to follow the emission
regulations in your country.
• Laws in your country may restrict the
use of remote start. You should check
country regulations before using this
remote starting system.
• It is only possible to start the engine
remotely when shifted to P (Park).
• If the hood or the liftgate is opened,
you cannot start the engine
remotely.
Panic button
Press and hold the Panic button (4) for
more than one second. The horn sounds
and hazard warning lights blink for about
30 seconds. To cancel the panic mode,
press any button on the Smart Key.
Start-up
You can start the vehicle without
inserting the key.
For information, refer to the “Engine
Start/Stop Button” section in chapter 6.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the smart key:
• Keep the smart key in a cool,
dry place to avoid damage or
malfunction. Exposure to moisture
or high temperature may cause
the internal circuit of the smart key
to malfunction which may not be
covered under warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the
smart key.
• Protect the smart key from extreme
temperatures.
Mechanical key
If the Smart Key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
driver’s door by using the mechanical
key.
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To remove the mechanical key from the
smart key FOB, slide the release lever in
the direction of the arrow (1) and then
pull the mechanical key (2) outward.
To unlock the vehicle using the
mechanical key. insert the mechanical
key into the key hole in the driver door.
To reinstall the mechanical key into the
FOB, insert the key in the top of the key
FOB and push inward 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 keys to your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or tow the vehicle, if
necessary.
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Information
• In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked multiple
times in rapid succession with either
the vehicle key or door lock switch, the
system may stop operating temporarily
in order to protect the circuit and
prevent damage to system components.
• Two press unlock setting can be
changed in the User Settings mode on
the cluster.
Operating Door Locks from
Inside the Vehicle
With the door lock button
OQXI049006
• To unlock a door, push the door lock
button (1) to the “Unlock” position.
• To lock a door, push the door lock
button (1) to the “Lock” position.
• To open a door, pull the door handle
(2) outward. •
If the inner door handle of either
the driver door or passenger door
is pulled when the door lock button
is in the lock position, the button is
unlocked and the door will open.
• For Key Start Vehicles (w/Remote Key)
The front doors cannot be locked if
the remote key is in the ignition switch
and either of the front doors are open.
• For Push Button Start Vehicles (Smart
Key)
The doors cannot be locked if the
smart key fob is inside the vehicle and
any of the doors are open.
Information
If a power door lock ever fails to function
while you are in the vehicle try one or
more of the following techniques to exit:
• Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously pulling
on the door handle.
• Operate the other door locks and
handles, front and rear.
• Lower a front window and use the
mechanical key to unlock the door from
outside.
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WARNING
• Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
• Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.
Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
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Before attempting to open the liftgate,
make sure the vehicle is in PARK (P). To
open the liftgate, perform the following.
1. Unlock the vehicle using either the
remote key fob (Key Start vehicles),
the Smart Key (Push Button Start
vehicles), or the Unlock button on the
driver side armrest.
2. From outside the vehicle, press the
liftgate handle
Closing the liftgate
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Lower the liftgate lid and press down
until it locks. To be sure the liftgate lid is
securely fastened, always check by trying
to pull it up again without pressing the
liftgate handle button.
Information
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work properly
due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
The liftgate swings upward. Make sure
no objects or people are near the rear of
the vehicle when opening the liftgate.
NOTICE
Make certain that you close the liftgate
before driving your vehicle. Possible
damage may occur to the liftgate struts
and mounting hinges if the liftgate is
not closed prior to driving.
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Convenient Features
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WARNING
OQX059134L
Do not hold on to or try to pull on
the liftgate strut. Be aware that the
deformation of the liftgate strut may
cause vehicle damage and risk of injury.
Emergency liftgate safety release
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency liftgate safety release lever
located on the bottom of the liftgate
inside the vehicle.To unlock and open the liftgate manually
from inside the luggage compartment,
perform the following steps:
1. Insert the mechanical key from the
key fob or a small screwdriver into the
slot at the bottom of the liftgate inside
the luggage compartment.
2. Slide the key or screwdriver to the
right to engage the safety release
lever.
3. Push the liftgate outward and upward.
WARNING
•
Be aware of the location of the
emergency liftgate safety release
lever in your vehicle and know how
to open the liftgate using the safety
release lever.
• No one should be allowed to occupy
the luggage compartment of the
vehicle at any time. The luggage
compartment is a very dangerous
location in the event of a crash.
• Use the release lever for emergencies
only. Use extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.