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SRS components and functions
The SRS consists of the following com- ponents:
1. Driver's front air bag module*
2. Passenger's front air bag module*
3. Side impact air bag modules*
4. Curtain air bag modules*
5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies*
6. Air bag warning light
7. SRS control module (SRSCM)
8. Front impact sensors
9. Side impact sensors*
*: if equipped The SRSCM continually monitors all SRS components whilst the ignition
switch is ON to determine if a crash
impact is severe enough to require air
bag deployment or pre-tensioner seat
belt deployment.
The SRS air bag warning light " " on
the instrument panel will illuminate for
about 6 seconds after the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position, after which
the SRS air bag warning light " "should go out.
The front air bag modules are located
both in the centre of the steering wheel
and in the front passenger's panel above
the glove box. When the SRSCM detects
a sufficiently severe impact to the front of
the vehicle, it will automatically deploy
the front air bags.
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WARNING
If any of the following conditions
occurs, this indicates a malfunction
of the SRS. Have an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer inspect the air bag
system as soon as possible.
The light does not turn on briefly when you turn the ignition ON.
The light stays on after illuminat- ing for approximately 6 seconds.
The light comes on whilst the vehicle is in motion.
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in ON position.
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Driver's and passenger's front air
bag
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) Systemand the lap/shoulder belts at both the
driver and passenger seating positions.The indications of the system's presence
are the letters "SRS AIR BAG" or "AIR
BAG" embossed on the air bag pad cover
in the steering wheel and the passen-
ger's side front panel pad above the
glove box. The SRS consists of air bags installed
under the pad covers in the centre of the
steering wheel and the passenger's side
front panel above the glove box.
WARNING
If an air bag deploys, there may be a loud noise followed by a fine
dust released in the vehicle.These conditions are normal and
are not hazardous - the air bags
are packed in this fine powder.
The dust generated during air
bag deployment may cause skin
or eye irritation as well as aggra-
vate asthma for some persons.
Always wash all exposed skin
areas thoroughly with lukewarmwater and a mild soap after an
accident in which the air bags
were deployed.
The SRS can function only when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. If the SRS " " warning
light does not illuminate, or con-
tinuously remains on after illumi-
nating for about 6 seconds when
the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, or after the
engine is started, comes on
whilst driving, the SRS is not
working properly. If this occurs,
have your vehicle immediately
inspected by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Before you replace a fuse or dis-connect a battery terminal, turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and remove the ignition
key. Never remove or replace the
air bag related fuse(s) when the
ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion. Failure to heed this warning
will cause the SRS “ ” warning
light to illuminate.
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If the SRS air bag warning light
“ ”remains illuminated whilst
the vehicle is being driven, have
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer
inspect the air bag system as
soon as possible.
Air bags can only be used once – have an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer replace the air bag imme-
diately after deployment.
The SRS is designed to deploy the front air bags only when an
impact is sufficiently severe andwhen the impact angle is less
than 30° from the forward longitu-
dinal axis of the vehicle.
Additionally, the air bags will only
deploy once. Seat belts must be
worn at all times.
Front air bags are not intended to deploy in side-impact, rear-
impact or rollover crashes. In
addition, front air bags will not
deploy in frontal crashes below
the deployment threshold.
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A child restraint system mustnever be placed in the front seat.
The infant or child could be
severely injured or killed by an air
bag deployment in case of anaccident.
Children age 12 and under must always be properly restrained in
the rear seat. Never allow chil-
dren to ride in the front passen-
ger seat. If a child over 12 must
be seated in the front seat, he or
she must be properly belted and
the seat should be moved as far
back as possible.
For maximum safety protection in all types of crashes, all occu-
pants including the driver should
always wear their seat belts
whether or not an air bag is also
provided at their seating position
to minimise the risk of severe
injury or death in the event of a
crash. Do not sit or lean unneces-
sarily close to the air bag whilst
the vehicle is in motion.
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Sitting improperly or out of posi-tion can result in serious or fatal
injury in a crash. All occupantsshould sit upright with the seat
back in an upright position, cen-tred on the seat cushion with
their seat belt on, legs comfort-
ably extended and their feet on
the floor until the vehicle is
parked and the ignition key is
removed.
The SRS air bag system must deploy very rapidly to provide
protection in a crash. If an occu-pant is out of position because of
not wearing a seat belt, the air
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Important safety notes for curtainairbag systems
Following is a number of safety points
concerning this system which should
always be observed to ensure risk of
injury is reduced in an accident.
WARNING
Before installing child restraints, always refer to "Child Restraint System" to ensure correct instal-
lation and occupant protection ismaximised.
Make sure that the occupant does not have any body parts
(head, arms & legs) protruding
outside the restraining system. If
an inflating airbag was to strike
an infant child on the head, it may
cause serious injury.
Ensure the opening for the Curtain Airbag System remains
unobstructed at all times, so that
the airbags can inflate properly ifneeded.
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The built in coat hooks shouldonly be used for light weight
clothing, ensure that pockets are
free of any heavy or sharp
objects. When using coat hooks,
do not hang clothes on coat
hangers.
The space between the occupant and the curtain airbag must never
be occupied by children, passen-
gers or pets. Occupants should
never lean out or have any parts
of their body protruding from the
window whilst the engine is run-ning.
Do not move the sun visor out to cover the side window if there is
an item attached to it such as
garage door remote control,
pens, air fresheners or the like.
These objects may cause injury if
the Curtain Airbag is deployed.
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Where sun blinds are fitted to therear doors, these must not
obstruct or impair the airbag in
any way.
Do not install any accessories or children’s toys in the Curtain
Airbag deployment zones, as this
may impair the operation of the
system or throw parts of them
into the vehicle cabin causing
injury to occupants if the system
is deployed.
To maintain the integrity of the Curtain Airbag system, any work,
removal or installation of the
airbag and associated compo-
nents (such as roof lining and
side trims) should always be per-
formed by a qualified vehicle
repairer.

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SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free
and so there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag
warning light does not illuminate
when you turn the ignition ON, or if it con-
tinuously remains on, have your vehicle
immediately inspected by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
Any work on the SRS system, such as
removing, installing, repairing, or any
work on the steering wheel, the frontpassenger's panel, front seats and roof
rails must be performed by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer. Improper handling of
the SRS system may result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Modification to SRS components or wiring, including the addition
of any kind of badges to the pad
covers or modifications to the
body structure, can adversely
affect SRS performance and lead
to possible injury.
For cleaning the air bag pad cov- ers, use only a soft, dry cloth or
one which has been moistened
with plain water. Solvents or
cleaners could adversely affect
the air bag covers and proper
deployment of the system.

No objects should be placed over
or near the air bag modules on the
steering wheel, instrument panel,
and the front passenger's panel
above the glove box, because any
such object could cause harm if the
vehicle is in a crash severe enough
to cause the air bags to inflate.
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If the air bags inflate, they must be replaced by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS wiring, or other components
of the SRS system. Doing so
could result in injury, due to acci-
dental inflation of the air bags or
by rendering the SRS inopera-
tive.
If components of the air bag sys- tem must be discarded, or if the
vehicle must be scrapped, certain
safety precautions must be
observed. An authorised
HYUNDAI dealer knows these
precautions and can give you the
necessary information. Failure to
follow these precautions and pro-cedures could increase the risk
of personal injury.
If your car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on the
flooring, you shouldn't try to start
the engine; have the car towed to
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.

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Keys / 4-3
Smart key / 4-6
Remote keyless entry / 4-10
Theft-alarm system / 4-13
Door locks / 4-16
Trunk / 4-20
Windows / 4-22
Bonnet / 4-26
Fuel filler lid / 4-28
Panorama sunroof / 4-31
Driver position memory system / 4-35
Steering wheel / 4-37
Mirrors / 4-39
Instrument cluster / 4-43
Rear parking assist system / 4-65
Rearview camera / 4-68
Hazard warning flasher / 4-68
Lighting / 4-69
Wipers and washers / 4-74
Interior light / 4-77
Defroster / 4-80
Manual climate control system / 4-81
Automatic climate control system / 4-90
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With a smart key, you can lock or unlock
a door (and trunk) and even start the
engine without inserting the key.
Smart key functions
With the smart key, you can lock and
unlock the vehicle doors (and trunk), and
the smart key enables starting of the
engine as well. Detailed information fol-
lows:
Locking
Using the door handle switch
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors closed and
any door unlock, locks all the doors. If all
doors, trunk and engine bonnet are
closed, the hazard warning lights will
blink once to indicate that all doors are
locked. 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 lid or engine bonnet remains
open, the hazard warning light won't
operate. After this, trunk lid and engine
bonnet are closed, the hazard warning
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 is open.
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Using the button on the smart key
All doors are locked if the lock button(1)
is pressed. If all doors, trunk and bonnet
are closed, the hazard warning lights will
blink once to indicate that all doors are
locked.
However, if any door, trunk or engine
bonnet remains open, the hazard warn-
ing lights will not operate. If all doors,
trunk and engine bonnet 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 closed and locked,
unlocks all the doors. The hazard warn-
ing lights blink twice to indicate that all
doors are unlocked. The button will only
operate when the smart key is within0.7~1 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 canalso 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 are unlocked if the unlock but-
ton(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.
Trunk unlocking
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.
Also, once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will be locked automati-
cally.
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.
Start-up
You can start the engine without inserting
the key. For detailed information refer to
“Engine start/stop button” in section 5.

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Remote keyless entry system operations
Lock (1)
All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed whilst all doors are closed.
The hazard warning lights blink once to
indicate that all doors are locked.
However, if any door, engine bonnet or
trunk remains open, the hazard warning
lights will not operate. If all doors, engine
bonnet and trunk are closed after the
lock button is pressed, the hazard warn-
ing 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 this button, the doors
will be locked automatically unless you
open any door within 30 seconds.
Trunk unlock (3)
The trunk is unlocked if the button is
pressed for more than 1 second.
Once the trunk is opened and then
closed with all doors locked, the trunk will
be locked automatically. 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 30 m [90 feet]).
 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 autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer.
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CAUTION
Keep the transmitter away from water or any liquid. If the keylessentry system is inoperative due to
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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorised entry into the
car. 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
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
bonnet and trunk lid are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors by pressing the button of the front outside door handle with
the smart key in your possession.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights operateonce to indicate that the system is
armed.
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 lid or engine bonnet remains
open, the hazard warning lights won't
operate and theft-alarm will not arm.
After this, trunk lid and engine bonnet
are closed, the hazard warning lights
blink once.
button on the smart key.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will operateonce to indicate that the system is
armed. If any door, trunk lid or engine bonnet
remains open, the hazard warning
lights won't operate and theft-alarm
will not arm. After this, if all doors,
trunk lid and engine bonnet are
closed, the hazard warning lights
blink once.
Using the transmitter
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 bonnet 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 blinkonce to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door, trunk lid or engine bonnet
remains open, the hazard warning
lights won't operate and theft-alarm will
not arm. After this, if all doors, trunk lidand engine bonnet are closed, the haz-
ard warning lights blink once.
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Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage