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4 Wheel Drive (4WD) LOCK
Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[Once y
ou set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

[ When you select 4WD Lock mode by
pressing the 4WD LOCK button.
- The 4WD LOCK mode is to increase the drive power when driving on
wet pavement, snow covered roads
and/or off-road.
NOTICE
Do not use 4WD LOCK mode on dry
paved roads or highway, it can cause
noise, vibration or damage of 4WD
related parts.
LED headlight warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.

- The LED headlight warning light
illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
the LED headlight.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This warning light blinks:
Whenever there is a malfunction with a
LED headlight r
elated part.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED
Headlight warning light on or blinking
can reduce LED headlight life.

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Immobilizer Indicator Light
(without smart key)
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:

[When the v
ehicle detects the
immobilizer in the key with the
ignition switch in the ON position.
- At this time, you can start the engine.

- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:

[ When ther
e is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Immobilizer Indicator Light
(with smart key)
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates for up to
30 seconds:

[ When the v
ehicle detects the smart
key in the vehicle with the Engine
Start/Stop button in the ACC or ON
position.
- At this time, you can start the engine.

- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:

[ When the smart k
ey is not in the
vehicle.
- At this time, you cannot start the engine.
This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:

[ If the smart k
ey is in the vehicle and
the Engine Start/Stop button is ON,
but the vehicle cannot detect the
smart key.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:

[ When ther
e is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

Instrument cluster4-20
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.

- The downhill brake control indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.

[ When you activate the system by
pressing the DBC button.
This indicator light blinks:
When Downhill Brake Control system is
oper
ating.
This indicator light illuminates yellow:
Whenever there is a malfunction with
Do
wnhill Brake Control system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to "Downhill
Brake Control (DBC)“ section in chapter
6.
AUTO STOP indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the engine enters the Idle Stop
mode o
f ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.
When the engine automatically starts,
the AUTO STOP indicator on the cluster
Illuminates to white.
For more details, refer to "ISG (Idle Stop
and Go) system" section in chapter 6.
Information
When the engine automatically starts
by the ISG system, some warning lights
(ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking
brake warning light) may turn on for a
few seconds. This happens because of
low battery voltage. It does not mean the
system has malfunctioned.

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LCD display messages
Shift to P (for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the vehicle without the gear in
the P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position.
Low key battery (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the battery
of the smart key is discharged while
changing the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position.
Press START button while turning
wheel (for smart key system)
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not unlock normally when
the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed.
You should press the Engine Start/Stop
button while turning the steering wheel
right and left.
Check steering wheel lock system
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not lock normally while the
Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to
the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine (for
smart key system)
This message is displayed if the Engine
Start/Stop button changes to the ACC
position twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the brake
pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing
the brake pedal and then pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Key not in vehicle (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not in the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON or Start position.
Always turn off the engine before leaving
your vehicle.
Key not detected (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not detected when you press the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again (for smart
key system)
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
Engine Start/Stop button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the engine
by pressing the Engine Start/ Stop button
again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
button, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument cluster4-24
Press START button with key
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you press
the Engine Start/Stop button while the
warning message “Key not detected” is
displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if the brake
switch fuse is disconnected.
You need to replace the fuse with a new
one before starting the engine.
If that is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine Start/
Stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC
position.
Shift to P to start engine
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you try to
start the engine in any other position
except P (Park).
Battery discharging due to external
electrical devices (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the 12V
battery voltage is weak due to any
non-factory electrical accessories (ex.
dashboard camera) while parking. Be
careful that the battery is not discharged.
If the message appears after removing
the non-factory electrical accessories,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument cluster4-38
5. Door
Items Explanation
Automatically
Lock

[Enable on Shift : All doors will be automatically locked if the shift button
is shifted from the P (Park) position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D
(Drive) position. (only when the engine is running.)

[ Enable on Speed : All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle
speed exceeds 9.3mph (15km/h).

[ Off : The auto door lock operation will be deactivated.
Automatically
Unlock

[On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the shift button is
shifted to the P (Park) position. (only when the engine is running.)

[ On key out/On vehicle off : All doors will be automatically unlocked when
the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the Engine Start/
Stop button is set to the OFF position.

[ Off : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
Power
LiftgateIf this item is checked, the power liftgate function will be activated.
For more details, refer to "Power liftgate" in chapter 5.
Power
Liftgate
Opening SpeedTo adjust the power liftgate speed.

[ Fast/Normal
For more details, refer to "Power liftgate" in chapter 5.
Smart
LiftgateTo activate or deactivate the smart liftgate.
For more details, refer to "Smart liftgate" in chapter 5.
6. Convenience
Items Explanation
Seat Easy
Access

[ Off : The seat easy access function is deactivated.

[ Normal/Extended : When you turn off the engine, the driver's seat will
automatically move rearward short (Normal) or long (Extended) for you to
enter or exit the vehicle more comfortably.
For more details, refer to "Driver Position Memory System" in chapter 5.
Rear
Occupant AlertTo activate or deactivate the Rear Occupant Alert.
For more details, refer to "Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system" in chapter
5.
Welcome
Mirror/Light

[ On door unlock : The side view mirrors are unfolded and the welcome
light turns on automatically when the doors are unlocked.

[ On driver approach : The side view mirrors are unfolded and the welcome
light turns on automatically when the vehicle is approached with the
smart key.
For more details, refer to ''Welcome System'' in chapter 5."

Instrument cluster4-42
„Type A „Type B
OTMA040009OTMA040010
Accumulated info
Accumulated trip distance (1), average
fuel econom

y (2), and instant fuel
economy (3) are displayed.
The information is accumulated starting
from the last reset.
To reset manually, press the OK switch
on the steering wheel for more than
1 second when ‘Accumulated Info’ is
displayed.
OJX1069044
Auto stop (if equipped)
AUTO STOP display shows the elapsed
time o
f engine stop by Idle Stop and Go
system.
For more details, refer to “Idle Stop and
Go (ISG)” section in chapter 6.
OIK047151N
Digital speedometer
Digital speedometer display shows the
speed o
f the vehicle.

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„Type A„Type B
OTMA040016OTMA040017
Accumulated info
Accumulated trip distance (1), average
fuel econom

y (2), and total driving time
(3) are displayed.
The information is accumulated starting
from the last reset.
To reset manually, press the OK switch
on the steering wheel for more than
1 second when ‘Accumulated Info’ is
displayed.
OJX1069044
Auto stop (if equipped)
AUTO STOP display shows the elapsed
time o
f engine stop by Idle Stop and Go
system.
For more details, refer to “Idle Stop and
Go (ISG)” section in chapter 6.
OTMA040018
Digital speedometer
Digital speedometer display shows the
speed o
f the vehicle.

Convenience features5-10
Even though you press the outside
door handle button, the doors will not
lock and the chime will sound for three
seconds if any of the following occur:

[ The Smart Key is in the vehicle.

[ The Engine Start/Stop button is in
ACC or ON position.

[ Any door except the liftgate is open.
CAUTION
When you leave your vehicle with
the smart key, make sure to press the
button on the front door handle or
touch the touch sensor on the front
door handle to lock the doors after
close all of the doors, the hood and the
trunk. If you do not press the button
or touch the touch sensor firmly, the
doors might not be locked so please use
caution.
WARNING
Do not leave the Smart Key in your
vehicle with unsupervised children.
Unattended children could press the
Engine Start/ Stop button and may
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in serious
injury or death.
Unlocking your vehicle
„Button type
OTM048000
„Touch sensor type
OTM050005
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. 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 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) 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.

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Opening the liftgate
To open the liftgate:
1. Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
2. Press either the liftgate open/close button on the vehicle or press and
hold the liftgate open button on the
smart key for more than one second.
The hazard warning lights will blink
two times and the liftgate will open.
Remotely starting vehicle
(if equipped)
You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button on the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button on the smart key within 32 feet (10 m) from
the vehicle.
2. Press the Remote Start button for more than 2 seconds within 4 seconds
after pressing the door lock button.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the engine will start.
4. To turn off the remote start function, press the Remote Start button once.
Information

[The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.

[ The engine turns off if you get on the
vehicle without a registered smart key.

[ The engine turns off if you do not get
on the vehicle within 10 minutes after
remotely starting the vehicle.

[ The Remote Start button may not
operate if the smart key is not within 32
feet (10 m).

[ The vehicle will not remotely start if the
engine hood or liftgate is opened.

[ Do not idle the engine for a long period.
Remotely moving vehicle forward or
reverse (if equipped)
With the smart key, the driver can move
the vehicle forward or reverse using the
Forward or Reverse button on the smart
key.
For more details, refer to “Remote
Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)” section in
chapter 7.
Panic alarm
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5
seconds. To stop the horn and lights,
press any button on the transmitter.
Start-up
You can start the vehicle without
inserting the key.
For more details, refer to the “Engine
Start/Stop Button” section in chapter 6.
Information
If the smart key is not moved for some
time, the detection function for smart key
operation will pause. Lift the smart key to
activate the detection again.
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.