2023 HYUNDAI SONATA Owners Manual

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How Remote Smart Parking
Assist System Works
Remote Moving Forward/Backward
Remote Moving Forward/Backward is
available with the driver outside the
vehicle. Make sure the conditions are
met before activating Remote Moving
Forward/Backward function. With the
function, you can park or exit the vehicle
and the procedure is as follows.
1. Remote Moving Forward/Backward ready:
(1) With the vehicle off: Remotely turn on the vehicle.
(2) With the vehicle on: with shift button is in P (Park) position,
then press Remote Smart Parking
Assist system button. Then exit the
vehicle possessing the smart key.
2. Remote Moving Forward/Backward assist: Press and hold the Moving
Forward/Backward button of the
smart key to provide the Remote
Moving Forward/Backward assist
through steering wheel, gear shift and
vehicle speed control.
3. Remote Moving Forward/Backward complete: When the vehicle reaches
the desired position, release the
smart key button. Then complete the
Remote Moving Forward/Backward
by entering the vehicle possessing the
smart key or by pressing the remote
start button of the smart key.
Remote Smart Parking Assist system button
Parking Distance Warning system button
Remote start button
Moving forward button
Moving backward button
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1. Remote Moving Ready
You can activate Remote Moving Forward/Backward in 2 ways.
(1) With the vehicle turned off, press the door lock button of the smart
key and then within 4 seconds
press the remote start button for
over 2 seconds to start up the
vehicle. The hazard warning light
blinks and displays the status of the function.

à For the details of remote start up,
refer to Remote Start in this chapter.

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(2) Park the vehicle in front of the space where you desire to use
the Remote Moving Forward/
Backward. Press Remote Smart
Parking Assist system button
and select the Remote Moving
Forward/Backward. Exit the
vehicle possessing the smart key
and check whether all the doors
are closed. The hazard warning
light blinks and Remote Moving
Forward/Backward displays
whether the vehicle is movable or
not.

à You will hear frequent beep sounds if
the driver gets off the vehicle after the
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2. Remote Moving Forward/Backward Assist
With the vehicle stopped, press and hold one of the moving forward/
backward button on the smart key
and then steering wheel, gear shift
and vehicle speed are controlled
automatically If the driver releases
the moving forward/backward button
while the Remote Moving Forward/
Backward button is in activation, the
control will stop temporarily. Press the
button again to resume the control.
For your safety, the assist is activated only when the smart key is within
about 3-5 m (10-16 ft.) from the
vehicle.
The vehicle can travel up to 7 m (23 ft.) per move. Press the moving forward/
backward button to make additional
movement.

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à Press the moving forward/backward
button again after checking the
distance from the vehicles if the
vehicle didn’t move after pressing
and holding the smart key button for about 5 seconds.

à Under cold weather, take enough time
before pressing the moving forward/
backward button of the smart key
after turning on the vehicle remotely.
It may take more time until the vehicle
moves.

à When Remote Moving Forward is
ready by the above No. (1) method,
the vehicle recognizes the condition
as exit. After confirming the
surroundings within 4 m (13 ft.), it
allows to operate the steering wheel
up to the conditions ahead.

à When Remote Moving Forward is
ready by the above No. (2) method,
the vehicle recognizes the condition
as entering to the parking space.
According to the front condition, it
immediately allows the vehicle to
enter to the parking space and line
up with the steering wheel control.
However, the function performance
can be degraded up to the shape or
position of the surrounding objects.

à If you select the remote moving
backward, both of the No. (1) and (2)
methods make the vehicle go straight
after lining up.

à While Remote Moving Forward/
Backward assist is operating, the
brake light turns on.
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3. Remote Moving Forward/Backward Complete
When the vehicle reaches the desired position, Remote Moving Forward/
Backward is completed as follows:
(1) If the driver enters the vehicle with the smart key, Remote Moving
Forward/Backward is completed. In
this case, the vehicle stays on.
(2) If the driver pushes Remote control button of the smart key, Remote
Moving Forward/Backward is
completed. In this case, the vehicle
stays off.

à The parking complete sound (frequent
beep) is generated.

à When the Remote Moving Forward/
Backward assist is complete, the
gear in P (Park) and Electronic
Parking Brake (EPB) are engaged
automatically.
WARNING
Always be careful of unexpected
approach of the other vehicles or
pedestrians during operation.
While the remote moving forward
function works, the vehicle is controlled
by the steering wheel control so that
the obstacles in the blind spots cannot
be detected.
Always check for obstacles around your
vehicle to prevent the accidents.

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CAUTION
• The driver should check for obstacles
in directly around the vehicle.
• The function may be cancelled if you
attach something (cover, etc.) to the
steering wheel.
• Make sure all the passengers exit the
vehicle when the Remote Moving
Forward/Backward is in activation.
• Make sure all the smart keys are
outside the vehicle when the Remote
Moving Forward/Backward assist is
in activation.
• The detection range of the smart key
can be differed by the surroundings
(ex: Indoor/outdoor, strong electric
field area)
• If the parking distance warning
sounds three consecutive times
during operating the Remote Moving
Forward/Backward system, you
should not move your vehicle in that
direction since the objects are too
close. The driver should operate the
vehicle manually. To cancel the Remote Moving
Forward/Backward while in
operation
1. Press the remote start button on the
smart key.
2. The driver should press Remote Smart Parking Assist system button while
Remote Moving Forward/Backward is
instructed.
3. The driver should shift the gear besides P (parking) while Remote
Moving Forward/Backward is
instructed.
4. The driver should press Parking
Distance Warning system button
while the Remote Moving Forward/
Backward is instructed.
5. During Remote Moving Forward/ Backward operation, the vehicle
turns off when the driver presses the
remote start button on the smart key.
6. The function is cancelled but the vehicle stays on when the driver
enters the vehicle with the smart key
and all the doors are open.

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The Remote Moving Forward/
Backward assist will stop
temporarily when:
1. An obstacle is detected at the
direction the vehicle is heading.
2. The door or trunk is opened.
3. The moving forward/backward button on the smart key is released.
4. Multiple buttons on the smart key are
pressed at the same time.
5. The distance between the smart key and vehicle is over 4 m (13 ft.).
6. A button on the other smart key is pressed during operation.
7. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist system is activated while
reserving.
8. The vehicle moves 7 m (23 ft.) with the Remote Moving Forward/Backward
while the smart key is pressed.
(Maximum travel distance per move)

à The vehicle stops when the Remote
Smart Parking Assist system will stop
temporarily and the function will
resume when the above condition is
cleared.
The Remote Moving Forward/
Backward assist is cancelled while
in operation when:
1. The driver holds the steering wheel while the steering wheel is controlled.
2. The gear is shifted or the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is activated.
3. The hood opens.
4. The vehicle speed exceeds 5km/h (3
mph).
5. The vehicle accelerates suddenly.
6. The vehicle slips back while controlling the vehicle speed.
7. The wheel is stuck and the vehicle is
unable to move. 8. About 3 minutes and 50 seconds
have passed after the Remote Moving
Forward/Backward assist starts.
9. The gradient of the road exceeds
the range supported by the Remote
Moving Forward/Backward assist.
10. The steering, shifting gear and drive assist are difficult.
11. The suspended status lasts for over 1 minute.
12. The driver continuously presses and releases the smart key’s moving
forward/backward button over 10 times.
13. The Traction Control System (TCS) is activated while controlling the vehicle speed.
14. The smart key is damaged.
15. The accelerator/brake pedal is depressed while all the doors are closed.
16. The brake pedal is depressed while the driver’s door is open and the
smart key is outside the vehicle.
17. The vehicle travels more than 14 m (46 ft.) after the Remote Moving
Forward/Backward assist is activated.
18. The theft alarm system is activated.

à When the Remote Moving Forward/
Backward is completed, the gear in
P(Park) and Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) are engaged automatically and
the vehicle turns off.

à The frequent beep sounds are
generated to show the deactivation
status.

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Additional Instructions
When the Remote Smart Parking Assist
system is in operation, the system may
be cancelled regardless of the instruction
order.
The appeared messages could be
differed according to the circumstances.
Follow the instructions provided while
driving your vehicle with the Remote
Smart Parking Assist system in activation.
When the function works, please follow
the displayed messages and the driver
should be cautious for safety.
Malfunction warning
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If there is a problem with Remote
Smart Parking Assist system, the above
message will appear when the system is turned on.
In addition, the indicator on Remote
Smart Parking Assist system button
will blink and the warning sound will
beep three times. (The Parking Distance
Warning system can be operable
depending on the failure type.)
If you recognize any problem, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. Parking assist conditions not met
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When Remote Smart Parking Assist
system is not getting ready for activation,
the above message will appear when
Remote Smart Parking Assist system
button is pressed.
Press the button again after a while and
check whether the function operates
properly.

à Remote Smart Parking Assist system is
on standby for a while, you should not
use the Remote Smart Parking Assist
system and have your vehicle checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Display Operation Status
While Remote Smart Parking Assist system is on, Smart key / Hazard lamp
status is displayed
The LED on the smart key and hazard warning light indicate the vehicle status as
follows.
à The status is displayed when the Remote Moving Forward/Backward function
works.
Vehicle status Hazard lamp Smart key LED
Remote Moving Forward/Backward
function in activation -Green LED blinks
continuously
Remote Moving Forward/Backward
function temporarily stopped/in stand by Blinking Red LED blinks
continuously
Remote Moving Forward/Backward
function deactivated Off after blinking 3
times Red LED illuminates
for 4 seconds and then light-out
Remote Moving Forward/Backward
function completed Off after one blinkingGreen LED
illuminates for 4
seconds and then light-out

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à When the distance between the smart
key and vehicle is over 4 m (13 ft.),
the smart key LED may not display
normally. You should use it within the
operable range.

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Link with other systems
Activation of other systems may
be restricted according to the
circumstances while Remote Smart
Parking Assist system is in activation.
The systems linked to the Remote Smart
Parking Assist system are as follows:
1. Idle Stop & Go
(1) While Remote Smart Parking
Assist system is operating, ISG is
deactivated.
(2) If Remote Smart Parking Assist system is completed or cancelled,
ISG can be activated.
2. Auto Hold
(1) The activated Auto Hold is switched to deactivation status
when Remote Smart Parking Assist
system starts.
(2) The Auto Hold button will not respond while Remote Smart
Parking Assist system is in
activation.
(3) After Remote Smart Parking Assist system is completed or
deactivated, the Auto Hold will
return to the status before Remote
Smart Parking Assist system was
activated.
3. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
(1) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system switches from OFF to
activation status (ESC OFF button
turns off) when Remote Smart
Parking Assist system is activated.
(2) The ESC OFF button will not respond while Remote Smart
Parking Assist system is in
activation.
(3) The ABS/TCS/ESC system activates while Remote Smart Parking Assist
system is in activation.
(4) After Remote Smart Parking Assist system is completed or
deactivated, the ESC maintains the
ON status.
How the Remote Moving
Forward/Backward System
Works
Backward Parking
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(1) Search for parking space and line up the vehicle.
(2) Move until the spot where the passengers can get off the vehicle with ease.
(3) Press the Remote Moving Forward/ Backward button with the shift
button placed in P (Park).