2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Owners Manual

Convenience Features5-58
Resetting the Sunroof
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In some circumstances resetting the
sunroof operation may need to be
performed. Some instances where
resetting the sunroof may be required
include:

[ When the 12-volt battery is either
disconnected or discharged

[ When the sunroof fuse is replaced

[ If the sunroof one-touch AUTO OPEN/
CLOSE operation is not functioning
properly
Sunroof resetting procedure:
1. It is recommended to perform the reset procedure with the vehicle
engine running. Start the vehicle in P
(Park).
2. Make sure the sunroof glass is in the fully closed position. If the sunroof
glass is open, push the switch forward
until the sunroof glass is fully closed.
3. Release the switch when the sunroof glass is fully closed.
4. Push the switch forward until the sunroof glass moves slightly. Then
release the switch.
5. Once again push and hold the sunroof switch forward until the sunroof glass
slides open and close. Do not release
the switch until the operation is
completed. If you release the switch
during operation, start the procedure
again from step 2.
Information
If the sunroof is not reset when the vehicle
battery is disconnected or discharged, or
the sunroof fuse is blown, the sunroof may
not operate normally.
Sunroof Open Warning
(if equipped)
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If the driver turns off the engine when
the sunroof is not fully closed, the
warning chime will sound for several
seconds and the sunroof open warning
will appear on the cluster LCD display.
Close the sunroof securely when leaving
your vehicle.
CAUTION
Make sure the sunroof is closed fully
when leaving your vehicle.
If the sunroof is left open, rain or snow
may wet the interior of the vehicle.
Also, leaving the sunroof open when the
vehicle is unattended may invite theft.

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HOOD
Opening the hood
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1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary
latch up (1) inside of the hood center
and lift the hood (2).
4. Pull out the support rod.
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5. Hold the hood open with the support rod (3).
WARNING
Support rod

[After driving, the engine
compartment and support rod will
be hot. Grasp the support rod in the
area wrapped in rubber to prevent
burns.

[ The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole provided
whenever you inspect the engine
compartment. This will prevent
the hood from falling and possibly
injuring you.

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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:

[ All filler caps in engine
compartment must be correctly
installed.

[ Gloves, rags or any other
combustible material must
be removed from the engine
compartment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood halfway (lifted approximately 30 cm from the closed
position) and push down to securely
lock in place. Then double check to be
sure the hood is secure.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is
not securely locked. Open it again and
close it with more force. 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.

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TRUNK
Opening the trunk
1. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park, for Dual clutch transmission/
Intelligent variable transmission) or
first gear or R (Reverse, for manual
transmission) and set the parking
brake.
„Outside
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2. Then do one of the following:

[Hold down the trunk unlock button
located on your remote key or smart
key for more than 1 second.

[ Additionally, for vehicles equipped
with smart key :
- While all doors are unlocked, press the switch in the trunk to open the
trunk with or without the smart key
in your possession.
- If any door is locked or all doors are locked, the switch can still be used
to open the trunk, as long as the
smart key is in your possession.
„Inside
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- Use the trunk release lever.
3. Lift the trunk lid up.
Closing the trunk
Lower the trunk lid and press down
until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is
securely fastened, always check by trying
to pull it up again.
WARNING
Always keep the trunk lid completely
closed while the vehicle is in motion. If
it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases containing carbon monoxide
(CO) may enter the vehicle and serious
illness or death may result.
Information
To prevent damage to the trunk lift
cylinders and the attached hardware,
always close the trunk before driving.
NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, trunk lock
and trunk mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.

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Emergency Trunk Safety Release
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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.
WARNING

[ 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 accidentally
locked in the trunk.

[ NEVER allow anyone to occupy the
trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the
trunk is partially or totally latched
and the person is unable to get out,
serious injury or death could occur
due to lack of ventilation, exhaust
fumes and rapid heat build-up, or
because of exposure to cold weather
conditions. 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
vehicle’s crush zone.

[ 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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Smart Trunk Release
(if equipped)
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On a vehicle equipped with a smart key,
the trunk can be opened using the Smart
Trunk release system.
How to use the Smart Trunk release
The trunk can be opened with no touch
activation satisfying all the conditions
below.

[After 15 seconds when all doors are
closed and locked

[ Positioned in the detecting area for
more than 3 seconds
Information
The Smart Trunk release does not operate
when:

[The smart key is detected within 15
seconds after the doors are closed and
locked, and is continuously detected.

[ The smart key is detected within 15
seconds after the doors are closed and
locked, and 1.5 m from the front door
handles. (for vehicles equipped with
Welcome Light)

[ A door is not locked or closed.

[ The smart key is in the vehicle. 1. Setting
To activate the Smart Trunk release, go
to User Settings Mode and select Smart
Trunk on the LCD display.
For more details, refer to “LCD Display”
in this chapter. If your vehicle is
equipped with additional navigation,
please refer to the infotainment system
manual separately supplied.
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2. Detect and Alert
If you are positioned in the detecting
area (20 ~ 40 inches behind the vehicle)
carrying a smart key, the hazard warning
lights will blink and chime will sound
to alert you the smart key has been
detected and the trunk will open.
Information
Do not approach the detecting area if you
do not want the trunk to open. If you have
unintentionally entered the detecting area
and the hazard warning lights and chime
starts to operate, leave the detecting area
with the smart key. The trunk will stay
closed.

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3. Automatic opening
The hazard warning lights will blink and
chime will sound 6 times and then the
trunk will open.
WARNING

[ Make sure you close the trunk before
driving your vehicle.

[ Make sure there are no people or
objects around the trunk before
opening or closing the trunk.

[ Make sure objects in the trunk do not
come out when opening the trunk on
a slope. It may cause serious injury.

[ Make sure to deactivate the Smart
Trunk when washing your vehicle.
Otherwise, the trunk may open
inadvertently.

[ The key should be kept out of
reach of children. Children may
inadvertently open the Smart Trunk
release while playing around the rear
area of the vehicle.
How to deactivate the Smart Trunk
release function using the smart key
„Type A
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„Type B
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1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Trunk open
4. Panic
5. Remote Start (if equipped)
If you press any button of the smart key
during the Detect and Alert stage, the
Smart Trunk release function will be
deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the Smart Trunk release
function for emergency situations.

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Information

[If you press the door unlock button
(2), the Smart Trunk release function
will be deactivated temporarily. But,
if you do not open any door for 30
seconds, the smart trunk function will
be activated again.

[ If you press the trunk open button
(3) for more than 1 second, the trunk
opens.

[ If you press the door lock button (1) or
trunk open button (3) when the Smart
Trunk release function is not in the
Detect and Alert stage, the smart trunk
function will not be deactivated.

[ In case you have deactivated the Smart
Trunk function by pressing the smart
key button and opened a door, the
Smart Trunk release function can be
activated again by closing and locking
all doors.
Detecting area
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[The Smart Trunk release operates with
a welcome alert if the smart key is
detected within 20 ~ 40 inches from
the trunk.

[ The alert stops at once if the smart
key is positioned outside the
detecting area during the Detect and
Alert stage.
Information

[The Smart Trunk release 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
vehicle.
- The vehicle is slantingly parked on a
slope or unpaved road, etc.