tailgate Hyundai Accent 2013 Owner's Manual
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Keys / 4-3
Smart key / 4-6
Remote keyless entry / 4-10
Door locks / 4-13
Trunk / 4-17
Tailgate / 4-20
Windows / 4-23
Hood / 4-28
Fuel filler lid / 4-30
Sunroof / 4-33
Steering wheel / 4-37
Mirrors / 4-39
Instrument cluster / 4-43
Rear parking assist system / 4-69
Rearview camera / 4-72
Hazard warning flasher / 4-73
Lighting / 4-74
Wipers and washers / 4-81
Interior light / 4-84
Defroster / 4-87
Manual climate control system / 4-88
Automatic climate control system / 4-97
Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-104
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With a smart key, you can lock or unlock
a door (and trunk/tailgate) and even start
the engine without inserting the key.
The functions of buttons on a smart key
are similar to the remote keyless entry.
(Refer to the “Remote keyless entry” in
this section.)To remove the mechanical key, press and
hold the release button and remove the
mechanical key.
To reinstall the mechanical key, put the
key into the hole and push it until a click
sound is heard.
Smart key functions
With the smart key, you can lock and
unlock the vehicle doors (and trunk/tail-
gate), and the smart key enables starting
of the engine as well. Detailed informa-
tion follows:
Locking
Using the door handle switch
Pressing the button of the front outside
door handles with all doors (and trunk/
tailgate) closed and any door unlock,
locks all the doors (and trunk/tailgate). If
all doors and trunk are closed, the haz-
ard warning lights will blink once to indi-
cate that all doors are locked.
SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
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However, if any door remains open, the
doors won't lock and the chime will sound
for 3 seconds. Close the door and try
again to lock the doors.
If trunk/tailgate remains open, the hazard
warning light won't operate. After this,
trunk/tailgate is closed, the hazard warn-
ing lights blink once.
The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.)
from the outside door handle. If you want
to make sure that a door has locked or
not, you should check the door lock but-
ton inside the vehicle or pull the outside
door handle.
Even though you press the outside door
handle buttons, the doors will not lock
and the chime will sound for 3 seconds if
any of following occur:
• The smart key is in the vehicle.
• The ignition switch is in ACC or ON
position.
• Any door except the trunk/tailgate is
open.Using the button on the smart key
All doors (and trunk/tailgate) are locked if
the lock button(1) is pressed. If all doors
(and trunk/tailgate) are closed, the haz-
ard warning lights will blink once to indi-
cate that all doors are locked.
However, if any door (or trunk/tailgate)
remains open, the hazard warning lights
will not operate. If all doors (and trunk/
tailgate) are closed after the lock button
is pressed, the hazard warning lights
blink once.Unlocking
Using the door handle switch
Press the button of the front outside door
handles with all doors (and trunk/tailgate)
closed and locked, unlocks all the doors
(and trunk/tailgate). The hazard warning
lights blink twice to indicate that all doors
(and trunk/tailgate) are unlocked. The
button will only operate when the smart
key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) from the
outside door handle.
When the smart key is recognized in the
area of 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) from the front
outside door handle, other people can
also open the door without possession of
the smart key.
After pressing the button, the doors will
lock automatically unless you open any
door within 30 seconds.
Using the button on the smart key
All doors (and trunk/tailgate) are
unlocked if the unlock button (2) is
pressed. The hazard warning lights will
blink twice to indicate that all doors are
unlocked.
After pressing this button, the doors will
lock automatically unless you open any
door within 30 seconds.
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Trunk unlocking (4 Door)
Using the trunk handle switch
If you are within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in.) from
the outside trunk handle with your smart
key in your possession, the trunk will
unlock and open when you press the
trunk handle switch. Once the trunk is
opened and then closed, the trunk will be
locked automatically.
If the trunk is closed with the smart key in
the trunk, the warning chime will sound
for about 5 seconds and the trunk will not
locked.
Using the button on the smart key
The trunk is opened if the trunk unlock
button (3) is pressed for more than 1 sec-
ond. Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will lock automatically.
❈The word “HOLD” is written on the but-
ton to inform you that you must press
and hold the button for 1 second.
Tailgate unlocking (5 Door)
Using the tailgate handle switch
If you are within 0.7 m ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in.)
from the outside tailgate handle, with
your smart key in possession, the tail-
gate will unlock and open when you
press the tailgate handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice
to indicate that the tailgate is unlocked.
Once the tailgate is opened and then
closed when all doors are locked, the tail-
gate will lock automatically.
Using the button on the smart key
The tailgate is unlocked if the tailgate
unlock button (3) is pressed for more
than 1 second. Once the tailgate is
opened and then closed when all doors
are locked, the tailgate will lock automat-
ically.
❈The word “HOLD” is written on the but-
ton to inform you that you must press
and hold the button for 1 second.
Start-up
You can start the engine without inserting
the key. For detailed information refer to
“Engine start/stop button” in section 5.
Smart key precautions
✽NOTICE
• If, for some reason, you happen to lose
your smart key, you will not be able to
start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if
necessary, and contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
• A maximum of 2 smart keys can be
registered to a single vehicle. If you
lose a smart key, you should immedi-
ately take the vehicle and key to your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer to pro-
tect it from potential theft.
• The smart key will not work if any of
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 smart key.
- You keep the smart key near a
mobile two-way radio system or a
cellular phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being
operated close to your vehicle.
When 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.
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Remote keyless entry system
operations
To unfold the key, press the release but-
ton then the key will unfold automatically.
To fold the key, fold the key manually
while pressing the release button.
Lock (1)
All doors are locked if the lock button is
pressed while all doors are closed.
The hazard warning lights blink once to
indicate that all doors are locked.
However, if any door remains open, the
hazard warning lights will not operate. If
all doors are closed after the lock button
is pressed, the hazard warning lights
blink once.
Unlock (2)
All doors are unlocked if the unlock but-
ton is pressed.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice
to indicate that all doors are unlocked.
After depressing the button, the doors
will be locked automatically unless you
open any door within 30 seconds.
Trunk open (3)
The trunk is unlocked and opened if the
button is pressed for more than 1 sec-
ond. Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will lock automatically.
Tailgate unlock (3)
The tailgate is unlocked if the button is
pressed for more than 1 second.
After depressing the button, the tailgate
will be locked automatically unless you
open the tailgate by pressing the tailgate
handle switch within 30 seconds.
❈The word “HOLD” is written on the but-
ton to inform you that you must press
and hold the button for 1 second.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
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CAUTION
Do not fold the key without press-
ing the release button. This may
damage the key.
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Opening the tailgate
With the key
• The tailgate is locked or unlocked by
turning the key to the "Lock" or
"Unlock" position.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened
by pressing the handle and then
pulling up the hatch.
With the transmitter or smart key
• The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the transmitter (or smart key) or
central door lock switch.
• Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tail-
gate unlock button on the transmitter is
pressed for more than 1 second.
• Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tail-
gate unlock button on the smart key is
pressed for more than 1 second or if
the tailgate handle switch is pressed
with the smart key in your possession.
Once the tailgate is opened and then
closed when all doors are locked, the
tailgate locks automatically.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened
by pressing the handle and pulling it
up.
✽NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
TAILGATE (5 DOOR)
WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail-
gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
tailgate lift cylinders and attaching
hardware if the tailgate is not
closed prior to driving.
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Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that
the tailgate is securely latched.
Emergency tailgate safety release
(if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with the emer-
gency tailgate safety release lever locat-
ed on the bottom of the tailgate. When
someone is inadvertently locked in the
luggage compartment, the tailgate can
be opened by pushing the release lever
and pushing open the tailgate.
WARNING- Exhaust
fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open,
you will draw dangerous exhaust
fumes into your vehicle which can
cause serious injury or death to
vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate
open, keep the air vents and all win-
dows open so that additional out-
side air comes into the vehicle.
WARNING- Rear cargo
area
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints
are available. To avoid injury in the
event of an accident or sudden
stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.
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WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of
the way before closing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the tail-
gate latch and striker while closing
the tailgate. It may damage the tail-
gate's latch.
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WARNING
• For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
tailgate safety release lever in the
vehicle and how to open the tail-
gate if you are accidentally
locked in the luggage compart-
ment.
• 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 emer-
gencies only. Use with extreme
caution, especially while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
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Charging system warning
light
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electrical
charging system.
If the warning light comes on while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera-
tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-
lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer correct the problem
as soon as possible.
Trunk lid/Tailgate open
warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
trunk lid/tailgate is not closed securely
with the ignition in any position.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion switch in any position.
Door open positionindica-
tor (if equipped)
This indicator illuminates when a door is
not closed securely.
The indicator displays which door is
opened.
Immobilizer indicator
(if equipped)
Without smart key system
This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
With smart key system (if equipped)
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immobi-
lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or the
light goes off.
• When the smart key is in the vehicle, if
the engine start/stop button is turned
to the ACC or ON position, the indica-
tor will illuminate. However, when the
smart key is not in the vehicle, if the
engine start/stop button is depressed,
the indicator will blink for a few minutes
to indicate that you will not be able to
start the engine.
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Room lamp
• ON (1):
In the ON position, the light stays on at all
times.
• DOOR (2) :
In the DOOR position, the light comes on
when any door is opened regardless of
the ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked by the trans-
mitter (or smart key), the light comes on
for approximately 30 seconds as long as
any door is not open. The light goes out
gradually after approximately 30 seconds
if the door is closed. However, if the igni-
tion switch is ON or all doors are locked,
the light will turn off immediately.
If a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC or LOCK position, the
light stays on for about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ON position, the
light stays on continuously.
• OFF (3) :
In the OFF position, the light stays off at
all times even when a door is open.
Luggage room lamp
The luggage room lamp comes on when
the trunk lid/tailgate is opened.
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