2023 HYUNDAI SONATA lock

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Unlocking your vehicle
(When the Two Press Unlock feature
is off)
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„Button type
1. Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
2. Press the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key, press the button on the
front door handle unlock the doors.
3. All of the doors will unlock. When the doors unlock, the hazard warning
lights will blink two times and the chime will sound.
• The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is within
0.7~1 m (28~40 inches) from the outside door handle.
• If you do not open the door after unlocking within 30 seconds, it will
return to the lock mode.
• If you unlocked the door with the door
handle, the doors cannot be locked with the sensor within 2 seconds. Unlocking your vehicle
(When the Two Press Unlock feature
is on)
1. Make sure you have the smart key in
your possession.
2. Press the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key, press the button on the
front door handle or touch the door
unlock sensor inside of the front door
handle to unlock the doors.
3. The driver’s door will unlock.
4. If you press the button on the front
door handle or touch the door unlock
sensor inside of the front door handle
to unlock the doors within 4 seconds,
all of the doors unlock. When the
doors unlock, the hazard warning
lights will blink two times and the chime will sound.
• The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is within
0.7~1 m (28~40 inches) from the outside door handle.
• If you do not open the door after unlocking within 30 seconds, it will
return to the lock mode.
• The factory default setting is in off
mode so you should set in the User’s
Settings mode.
• If you unlocked the door with the door
handle, the doors cannot be unlocked with the sensor within 2 seconds.

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Two Press Unlock Feature
The priority for unlocking the driver door
only, or unlocking all the doors with
one press may be adjusted in the User
Settings mode in the cluster LCD display.
The Two Press Unlock feature, when
enabled, will require the user to press
the door unlock button once for driver
door only and twice for unlocking all the
doors.
Select or Deselect the Two Press Unlock
feature in the User Settings mode in the
cluster LCD display. The option can be
found under the following menu:
User Settings → Door → Two Press Unlock
The Two Press Unlock feature can also be
enabled or disabled by pressing the door
lock and unlock buttons simultaneously
on the Key FOB:
Press and hold both the Door Lock
button and the Door Unlock button
simultaneously until the hazard warning
lights blink.
This will enable or disable the Two Press
Unlock feature. Repeat this procedure to enable/disable the mode again.
Information
If you press the front passenger outside
door handle with the smart key in your possession, all the doors will unlock. Smart Key Reminder
If the smart key is in the vehicle and
any door is opened, the doors will not
lock even though the lock button of the
central door lock switch is pressed.
Trunk opening
To open:
1. Make sure you have the smart key
in your possession and either press
inside the trunk emblem or press the
Trunk Unlock button (3) on the smart
key for more than one second.
2. Once the trunk is opened, the hazard warning lights will blink two times.
• The trunk handle button will only
operate when the smart key is within
0.7~1 m (28~40 inches) from the outside door handle.
• Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will automatically
re-lock and the hazard warning will blink once.
• If you leave the smart key and close
the trunk, the chime will sound for 5
seconds. In the case, the trunk cannot
be locked so open it with the trunk
handle button.
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.

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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. Remote start
You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button (7) of the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:•
Lock the doors by pressing the door
lock button within 10 m (32 feet)
distance from the vehicle.
• Press the remote start button for over
2 seconds within 4 seconds after
locking the doors and the hazard
warning will blink.
To turn off the remote start function,
press the remote start button once.
In case of the manual operation,
the climate control system will be
maintained even when the engine is
turned OFF. However, the automatic
operation is set to 22°C (72°F).
Remote smart parking assist (RSPA) (if equipped)
The Remote smart parking assist (RSPA)
system helps the drivers park their
vehicle by using sensors to measure
parking spaces and control the steering
wheel, gear shift and vehicle speed to
semi-automatically park the vehicle.
With the smart key, the driver can move
the vehicle forward or backward using
the rearward /forward buttons (5, 6) on
the smart key.
For information, refer to “Remote smart
parking assist (RSPA)” in this chapter.

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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.
Smart key precautions
The smart key may not work if any of the
following occur: •
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.
If the smart key does not work correctly, open and close the door with the
mechanical key. If you have a problem
with the smart key, contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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. When possible, avoid keeping the
smart key and your mobile phone in the
same location such as a pants or jacket
pocket in order to avoid interference
between the two devices.

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Information
This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 standard.
Operation is subject to the following three conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
NOTICE
Keep the smart key away from
electromagnetic materials that blocks
electromagnetic waves to the key
surface.
NOTICE
Always have the smart key with you
when leaving the vehicle. If the smart
key is left near the vehicle, the vehicle
battery may be discharged. Battery replacement
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If the Smart Key is not working properly,
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 working correctly,
contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Information
An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the
environment and human health. Dispose of the battery according
to your local law(s) or regulation.
IC WARNING
This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled.
When the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the immobilizer system
indicator should come on briefly, then
go off. If the indicator starts to blink, the
system does not recognize the coding
of the key. Turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK/OFF position, then turn the
ignition switch to the ON position again.
In some circumstances, the vehicle may
not recognize your smart key if another
smart key device is nearby or a metal
object such as a key chain is causing
interference with the smart key.
If this occurs, your vehicle may not
start. Remove any metal objects or
additional keys near the smart key before
attempting to start the vehicle again.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize 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.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
immobilizer password is a customer
unique password and should be kept
confidential.
NOTICE
The transponder in your key is an
important part of the immobilizer
system. It is designed to give years
of trouble-free service, however you
should avoid exposure to moisture,
static electricity and rough handling.
Immobilizer system malfunction could
occur.

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Door locks
Operating Door Locks from
Outside the Vehicle
Mechanical key
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If you lock the driver’s door with a
mechanical key, all vehicle doors will
lock. If you unlock the driver’s door with
a mechanical key, you can open and
close the driver’s door only.
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
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To lock the doors, press the Door Lock
button (1) on the remote key.
Press the Door Unlock button (2) on the
remote key, the driver’s door will unlock.
If you press the Door Unlock button
on the remote key again within four
seconds, then all the doors will 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.
Smart key
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Press the button on the driver’s outside
door handle while carrying the Smart Key
with you or press the Door Unlock button
on the Smart Key, the driver’s door will unlock.
If you press the button on the front
passenger’s outside door, all doors will 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.
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.

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In case of an emergency
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If the electrical power door lock switch
is not operating (ex. dead car battery)
the only way to lock the door(s) is
with the mechanical key from the out -
side key hole.
Doors without an outside key hole can be locked as follows:
1. Open the door.
2. Insert the key into the emergency door lock hole and turn the key horizontally to lock.
3. Close the door securely.
i Information
If the electrical power to door lock
switch is not operating (ex. dead car
battery) and the trunk is closed, you
will not be able to open the trunk until
power is restored.
Operating Door Locks from
Inside the Vehicle
With the door handle
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Front door
If the inner door handle is pulled when
the door is locked, the door will unlock and open.
Rear door
If the inner door handle is pulled once
when the door is locked, the door will unlock.If the inner door handle is pulled
once more, the door will open.