Hyundai Elantra 2011 Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Transmitter precautions
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NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any of
following occur:
• The ignition key is in ignition switch.
• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 90 feet [30 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 author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
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 interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Battery replacement
The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium bat-
tery which will normally last for several
years. When replacement is necessary,
use the following procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gently
pry open the transmitter center cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery
(CR2032). When replacing the battery,
make sure the battery positive “+” sym-
bol faces up.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order
of removal.
For replacement transmitters, see an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for transmit-
ter reprogramming.
CAUTION
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 manufactur-
er’s vehicle warranty.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to
changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance, it will
not be covered by your manufactur-
er’s vehicle warranty.ONF048120

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CAUTION
The transmitter is designed to
give you years of trouble-free
use, however it can malfunction if
exposed to moisture or static
electricity. If you are unsure how
to use your transmitter or replace
the battery, contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Using the wrong battery can cause
the transmitter to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.
To avoid damaging the transmit-
ter, don't drop it, get it wet, or
expose it to heat or sunlight.WARNING
An inappropriately dis-
posed battery can be harm-
ful to the environment and
human health.
Dispose the battery according to
your local law(s) or regulation.

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Features of your vehicle
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorized entry into the
vehicle. This system is operated in three
stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the
second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and
the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-
gered, the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard warning
lights.
Armed stage
Using the smart key (if equipped)
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine
hood and trunk lid are closed and
latched.
3.

the front outside door handle with the
smart key in your possession.
After completion of the steps above, the
hazard warning lights and chime will
operate once to indicate that the system
is armed.
If any door remains open, the doors won't
lock and the chime will sound for 3 sec-
onds. Close the door and try again to lock
the doors.
If trunk lid or engine hood remains open,
the hazard warning lights and chime
won't operate and theft-alarm will not
arm. After you close the trunk lid and
engine hood, the hazard warning lights
blink once.
ton on the smart key.
After completion of the steps above, the
hazard warning lights and chime will
operate once to indicate that the system
is armed.
If any door, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning lights
and chime won't operate and theft-alarm
will not arm. After you close the trunk lid
and engine hood, the hazard warning
lights blink once.Armed
stage
Theft-alarm
stageDisarmed
stage

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Using the transmitter (if equipped)
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine and remove the
ignition key from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine
hood and trunk lid are closed and
latched.
3. Lock the doors by pressing the lock
button on the transmitter.
After completion of the steps above, the
hazard warning lights will blink once to
indicate that the system is armed. If the
lock button is pressed once more within 4
seconds, hazard warning lights blink and
the horn sounds once to confirm that the
system is armed.
If any door, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warning lights
(or/and horn) won't operate and theft-
alarm will not arm. After you close all
doors, trunk lid and engine hood, the
hazard warning lights blink once.
Using the mechanical key
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch(if equipped).
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine
hood and trunk lid are closed and
latched.
3. Lock the doors by inserting the key into
the key hole on the front outside door
handle and turning the key toward the
front of the vehicle.
If any door, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open, the theft-alarm will not
arm.
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NOTICE
If you lock or unlock the doors by using
the mechanical key, the hazard warning
light won't operate.
Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If the
system is armed while a passenger(s)
remains in the vehicle, the alarm may
be activated when the remaining pas-
senger(s) leave the vehicle. If any
door (or trunk) or engine hood is
opened within 30 seconds after the
system enters the armed stage, the
system is disarmed to prevent an
unnecessary alarm.

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Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
A door is opened without using the
transmitter (or smart key or mechani-
cal key).
The trunk is opened without using the
transmitter (or smart key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 30 seconds. The alarm will
repeat once more unless the system is
disarmed. To turn off the system, unlock
the doors with the mechanical key or
transmitter or smart key.
Opening the trunk with the alarm
armed (if equipped)
When the alarm is armed, the alarm will
not sound if the trunk lid is opened with
the transmitter (or smart key).
Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will be locked automati-
cally and the system will be armed again.
Also, if any of the doors or hood is
opened while the trunk lid is open and
the alarm is armed, the alarm will sound.
Disarmed stage
Using the smart key (if equipped)
The system will be disarmed when the
doors are unlocked by pressing the
unlock button on the smart key or press-
ing the lock/unlock button of the front out-
side door handle with the smart key in
your possession.
After unlocking the doors, the hazard
warning lights and chime will operate
twice to indicate that the system is dis-
armed.
After unlocking the doors, if any door is
not opened within 30 seconds, the sys-
tem will be rearmed.
Using the transmitter (if equipped)
The system will be disarmed when the
doors are unlocked by pressing the
unlock button on the transmitter.
After unlocking the doors, the hazard
warning lights will blink twice to indicate
that the system is disarmed.
After unlocking the doors, if any door is
not opened within 30 seconds, the sys-
tem will be rearmed.

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Using the mechanical key
The system will be disarmed when the
doors are unlocked with the mechanical
key.
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NOTICE
If you lock or unlock the doors by using
the mechanical key, the hazard warning
light and chime sound won't operate.
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NOTICE
• Avoid trying to start the engine while
the alarm is activated. The vehicle
starting motor is disabled during the
theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with the
transmitter, insert the key into the
ignition switch, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and wait for
30 seconds. Then the system will be
disarmed.
• If you lose your keys, consult your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it could
cause the theft-alarm system to
malfunction and should only be
serviced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improper
alterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the theft-alarm system
are not covered by your vehicle
manufacturer warranty.

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Operating door locks from out-
side the vehicle
Turn the key toward the rear of the
vehicle to unlock and toward the front
of the vehicle to lock.
If you lock the door with a key, all vehi-
cle doors will lock automatically.
(if equipped)
From the driver’s door, turn the key
toward the rear of the vehicle once to
unlock the driver’s door and once more
within 4 seconds to unlock all doors.
(if equipped) Doors can also be locked and
unlocked with the transmitter (or smart
key).
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 the doors are
closed securely.
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NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, door locks
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked multi-
ple 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.
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NOTICE - Unlock mode conversion
(if equipped)
You can change the system to unlock all
doors by turning the key to the right once.
If you want this feature (central door
unlock mode), perform the following:
two stage unlock mode ↔ ↔
central door
unlock mode
The unlock mode is changed alternately
by pressing the lock button and unlock
button on the transmitter at the same time
for 4 seconds or more. The hazard warn-
ing lights will blink four times to indicate
that the mode conversion is completed.
DOOR LOCKS
OYF049006
LockUnlock
WARNING
If you don't close the door
securely, the door may open
again.
Be careful that someone's body
and hands are not trapped when
closing the door.

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To lock a door without the key, push the
inside door lock button (1) or central
door lock switch (2
) to the “Lock” posi-
tion and close the door (3).
If you lock the door with the central
door lock switch (2), all vehicle doors
will lock automatically.
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NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage
the parking brake, close all windows
and lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door lock
button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The
red mark (2) on the button will be visi-
ble.
To lock a door, push the door lock but-
ton (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door
is locked properly, the red mark (2) on
the button will not be visible.
To open a door, pull the door handle
(3) outward.
If the inner door handle on either front
door is pulled when the door lock but-
ton is in the locked position, the door
will unlock and open. Front door cannot be locked if the igni-
tion key is in the ignition switch and the
door is open.
A door cannot be locked if the smart
key is in the vehicle and any door is
open.
OMD040011
Lock
UnlockWARNING - Door lock mal-
function
If a power door lock ever fails to
function while you are in the vehi-
cle, try one or more of the following
techniques to exit:
Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
Operate the other door locks and
handles, front and rear.
Lower a front window and use the
key to unlock the door from out-
side.
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With central door lock switch
(if equipped)
Operate by depressing the central door
lock switch.
When pushing down on the front por-
tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will lock.
When pushing down on the rear por-
tion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will unlock. If the key is in the ignition switch and
front door is open, the doors will not
lock even though the front portion (1)
of central door lock switch is pressed.
If the smart key is in the vehicle and
any door is open, the doors will not
lock even though the front portion(1) of
central door lock switch is pressed.
WARNING- Unlocked
vehicles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked can
invite theft or possible harm to you
or others from someone hiding in
your vehicle while you are gone.
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
WARNING- Unattended
children
An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended chil-
dren or animals who cannot escape
the vehicle. Furthermore, children
might operate features of the vehi-
cle that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm, possi-
bly from someone gaining entry to
the vehicle. Never leave children or
animals unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be fully
closed and locked while the vehi-
cle is in motion to prevent acci-
dental opening of the door.
Locked doors will also discour-
age potential intruders when the
vehicle stops or slows.
Be careful when opening doors
and watch for vehicles, motorcy-
cles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door. Opening a door
when something is approaching
can cause damage or injury.OMD040012A
Driver’s door
OMD040192N
Passenger’s door

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Impact sensing door unlock system
(if equipped)
All doors will be automatically unlocked
when the impact is delivered to impact
sensors while the ignition switch is ON.
However, the doors may not be unlocked
if mechanical problems occur with the
door lock system or battery.
Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to help
prevent children from accidentally open-
ing the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
The rear door safety locks should be
used whenever children are in the vehi-
cle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert a key (or screwdriver) into the
hole (1) and turn it to the lock ( )
position. When the child safety lock is
in the lock position, the rear door will
not open even when the inner door
handle is pulled.3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the outside
door handle (2).
Even though the doors may be unlocked,
the rear door will not open by pulling the
inner door handle until the rear door child
safety lock is unlocked.
OMD040007
WARNING- Rear door
locks
If children accidentally open the
rear doors while the vehicle is in
motion, they could fall out of the
vehicle, resulting in severe injury or
death. To prevent children from
opening the rear doors from the
inside, the rear door safety locks
should be used whenever children
are in the vehicle.