Door locks

WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Before you drive away (especially if there are children in the car), be sure that all the doors are securely closed and locked so that the doors cannot be opened from the inside. This helps ensure that the doors will not be opened accidentally.

Also, when combined with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps keep occupants from being ejected from the car in case of an accident.

o Before opening the door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic.

Locking, unlocking front doors with a key

o The door can be locked or unlocked with a


o The door can be locked or unlocked with a key.

o Lock the door by turning the key toward the front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning the key toward the rear.

NOTE:
The driver's door can be unlocked by turning the key once toward the rear. If you wish to unlock all doors, turn the key again toward the rear within 4 seconds. The passenger's side will lock or unlock all doors with just one rotation.

Locking From the Outside (Driver's side - without key)

The doors can be locked without a key. To lock


The doors can be locked without a key. To lock the doors, first push the inside lock switch to the "LOCK" position so that the red mark on the switch is not visible, then close the door.

NOTE:
o When pushing the lock switch of the driver's door to the "LOCK" position, only the driver's door can be locked.

o If your vehicle is equipped with the central door locking system, the door will not lock if the key is left in the ignition switch when the front doors are closed.

o When locking the door this way, be careful not to lock the door with the ignition key left in the vehicle.

o To reduce the chances of theft, always remove the ignition key, close all windows, and lock all doors and the tail gate when leaving your vehicle unattended.

Locking From the Inside (Driver's side)

To lock the door from the inside, simply close the


To lock the door from the inside, simply close the door and push the lock switch to the "LOCK" position.

NOTE:
o When pushing the lock switch of the driver's door to the "LOCK" position, only the driver's door can be locked.

o When the door is locked, the red mark on the switch is not visible.

o The driver's door can be opened by pulling the inside door handle even if the lock switch is depressed.

Locking From the Outside (Passenger's side - Without key)

The door can be locked without a key. To lock


The door can be locked without a key. To lock the door, first push the inside lock switch to the "LOCK" position so that the red mark on the switch is not visible, then close the door.

NOTE:
o When pushing the lock switch of the passenger's door to the "LOCK" position, only the passengers door will be locked.

o If your vehicle is equipped with the central door locking system, the door will not lock if the key is left in the ignition switch when the front doors are closed.

o When locking the door this way, be careful not to lock the door with the ignition key left in the vehicle.

o To reduce the chances of theft, always remove the ignition key, close all windows, and lock all doors and the tail gate when leaving your vehicle unattended.

Locking From the Inside (Passenger's side)

To lock the door from the inside, simply close the


To lock the door from the inside, simply close the door and push the lock switch to the "LOCK" position. When this is done, neither the outside nor the passenger's inside door handles can be used.

NOTE:
o When pushing the lock switch of the passenger's door to the "LOCK" position, only the passenger's door locks.

o When the door is locked, the red mark on the switch is not visible.

Child-Protector Rear Door Lock

Your Hyundai is equipped with left and right side


Your Hyundai is equipped with left and right side "child-protector" rear door locks. When the lock mechanism is engaged, the rear door cannot be opened from the inside. Its use is recommended whenever there are small children in the rear seat.

To engage the child-protector feature so that the door cannot be opened from the inside, move the child-protector lever to the "position and close the door. Move the lever to"
position and close the door. Move the lever to the "operation" position when normal door
operation
is desired.

To open the door from the outside, pull the outside door handle.

Central Door Locks

The central door locking switch is located on


The central door locking switch is located on the front door arm rest. It is operated by depressing the door lock switch.

NOTE:
o When pushing the front portion of the switch, all vehicle doors will lock. If any door is open when the switch is depressed, the door will remain locked when closed.

o When pushing the rear portion of the switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.

o The central door locking is operated by turning the key in the front door lock toward the front or rear of the vehicle.

NOTE:
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.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (If installed)

NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Locking doors

1. Close all doors.

2. Push the "LOCK" button on the transmitter.

3. At the same time all doors lock, the turn signal lights will blink once to indicate that the system is armed.

Unlocking doors

1. Push the "UNLOCK" button on the transmitter.

2. At the same time the driver's door unlocks, the turn signal lights will blink twice to indicate that the system is disarmed.

NOTE:
If you wish to unlock all doors, press the "UNLOCK" button on the transmitter again within 4 seconds.

NOTE:
The transmitter will not work if any of following occur:
- The ignition key is in ignition switch.

- You exceed the operating distance limit (393.7 inches [10 m]).

- The battery in the transmitter is weak.

- Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

- The weather is extremely cold.

- The transmitter is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

When the transmitter does not work correctly, open and close the door with the ignition key. If you have a problem with the transmitter, contact an authorized Hyundai Dealer.

NOTE:
Keep the transmitter away from water or any liquid. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer vehicle warranty.

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