tailgate HYUNDAI I20 2021 User Guide

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Convenient features
Emergency tailgate safety
release
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Your vehicle is equipped with the
emergency tailgate safety release lever
located on the bottom of the tailgate.
When someone is inadvertently locked
in the luggage compartment, the tailgate
can be opened by doing as follows:
1. Input the mechanical key into the hole.
2. Push the mechanical key to the right.
3. Push up the tailgate.
WARNING
• For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
tailgate safety release lever in the
vehicle and how to open the tailgate
if you are accidentally locked in the
luggage compartment.
• 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 emergencies
only. Use with extreme caution,
especially while the vehicle is in
motion.

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„„Type BType B
Rear Interior Lamp Switch ():
Press this button to turn the interior
lamp on and off.
Luggage compartment lamp
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The luggage compartment lamp comes
on when the tailgate is opened.
NOTICE
The luggage compartment comes on
as long as the tailgate lid is open. To
prevent unnecessary charging system
drain, close the tailgate lid securely
after using the tailgate.
Welcome system
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Welcome system helps keep the driver
visible by turning on vehicle lights when
the driver approaches the vehicle.
Puddle lamp (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the driver’s door is opened,
the puddle lamp will come ON for 30
seconds. If the driver’s door is closed
within the 30 seconds, the puddle lamp
will turn off after 15 seconds.
If the driver’s door is closed and
locked, the puddle lamp will turn off
immediately.
When all the doors (and tailgate) are
closed and locked, the puddle lamp will
come on for about 15 seconds if any of
the below is performed.
• When the door unlock button is
pressed on the smart key
• When the button of the outside door
handle is pressed
• When the vehicle is approached
with the smart key in possession (if
equipped)
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WARNING
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and
death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.
Do not inhale engine exhaust.
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows
immediately. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the
oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, we recommend
that the exhaust system be checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous
practice. Run the engine only long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle
out of the garage.
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the
vehicle , be sure to do so only in an open area with the air intake set at “Fresh” and
fan control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
Keep the air intakes clear.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes
located in front of the windshield clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.
If you must drive with the tailgate/trunk open:
Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control at “Floor” or “Face”, and the
fan control set to high.

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Driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed.
• Remove frost, snow, or ice.
• Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before starting
• Make sure the hood, the tailgate/
trunk, and the doors are securely
closed and locked.
• Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
• Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
• Verify all the lights work.
• Fasten your seatbelt. Check that
all passengers have fastened their
seatbelts.
• Check the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel and the messages
on the instrument display when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
• Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the following
precautions:
• ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” in chapter 3.
• Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.• Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.
• Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving
is dangerous and may result in an
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions and
emergencies and your reaction time
gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking
or taking drugs. Choose a designated
driver or call a taxi.
BEFORE DRIVING

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Emergency situations
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
Failure to place the shift lever in N
(Neutral) when being towed with the
front wheels on the ground can cause
internal damage to the transmission.
Removable towing hook
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1. Open the tailgate/trunk, and remove
the towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the
lower part of the cover on the front
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install
the cover after use.

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Maintenance
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1. Open the tailgate
2. Remove Lamp flange with given 2
provisions.
3. Loosen the light assembly retaining
screws with a cross-tip screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear combination light
assembly from the body of the
vehicle.
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[1] : Turn signal light, [2] : Tail/Stop light,
[3] : Tail light, [4] : Back-up light
Turn signal light, Tail/stop light
4. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on the
bulb align with the slots in the socket.
Pull the bulb out of the socket.
6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into
the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
7. Install the socket in the assembly by
aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the assembly. Push the
socket into the assembly and turn the
socket clockwise.
8. Reinstall the light assembly to the
body of the vehicle.

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Tail light & Back-up light
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
tailgate trim.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the
tailgate lid cover and then remove the
cover.
3. Disconnect the connector and then
remove the bulbs by rotating them in
counter clock wise direction.
4. Replace with new bulbs into the
sockets and then fix it in their
positions respectively.
Type B
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(1) Turn signal light
(2) Tail light
(3) Tail light
(4) Back-up light
(5) Stop light
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1. Open the tailgate
2. Remove Lamp flange with given 2
provisions.
3. Loosen the light assembly retaining
screws with a cross-tip screwdriver.
4. Remove the rear combination light
assembly from the body of the
vehicle.

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Maintenance
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[1] : Turn signal light, [2] : Back-up light
Turn signal light
4. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on the
bulb align with the slots in the socket.
Pull the bulb out of the socket.
6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into
the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
7. Install the socket in the assembly by
aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the assembly. Push the
socket into the assembly and turn the
socket clockwise.
8. Reinstall the light assembly to the
body of the vehicle.
Back-up light
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
tailgate trim.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the
tailgate lid cover and then remove the
cover.
3. Disconnect the connector and then
remove the bulb by rotating them in
counter clock wise direction.
4. Replace with new bulb into the Socket
and then fix it in its position.
Tail light, Stop light
If not LED lamp does not operate,
we recommend that the system be
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer. The LED lamps cannot be
replace as a single unit because it is an
integrated unit. The LED lamp has to be
replaced with the unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the LED lamp, for it may damage
related parts of the vehicle.

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High mounted stop light
replacement
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1. Open the tailgate.
2. Loosen the nuts on tailgate Inside
(b) and pull high mounted stop lamp
along the panel hole (c).
3. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on the
bulb align with the slots in the socket.
Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into
the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
5. Install the socket in the assembly by
aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the assembly. Push the
socket into the assembly and turn the
socket clockwise.
License plate light bulb
replacement
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1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver gently
pry the lens cover from the lamp
housing.
2. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall in the reverse order.