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Features of your vehicle
LockingUsing 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 hood are closed,
the hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound 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 hood remains open,
the hazard warning light and chime won't
operate. After this, trunk lid and engine
hood are closed, the hazard warning
lights blink once.
The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 28~40in. (0.7~1m)
from the outside door handle.
If you want to make sure that a door has
locked or not, you should check the door
lock button 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. Using the button on the smart key
All doors are locked if the lock button(1)
is pressed. If all doors, trunk and hood
are closed, the hazard warning lights will
blink and the chime will sound once to
indicate that all doors are locked.
However, if any door, trunk or engine
hood remains open, the hazard warning
lights and the chime will not operate. If all
doors, trunk and engine hood are closed
after the lock button is pressed, the haz-
ard warning lights blink.

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4Unlocking Using the door handle switch
Press the button of the driver’s outside
door handle with all doors closed and
locked, unlocks the driver’s door. The
hazard warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound twice to indicate that the
driver’s door is unlocked. All doors are
unlocked if the button is pressed once
more within 4 seconds. The hazard warn-
ing lights will blink and the chime will
sound twice to indicate that all the doors
are unlocked.
Press the button of the front passenger’s
outside door handle with all doors closed
and locked, unlocks all the doors. The
hazard warning lights will blink and the
chime will sound twice to indicate that all
doors are unlocked. The button will only
operate when the smart key is within
28~40 in. (0.7~1 m) from the outside
door handle.
When the smart key is recognized in the
area of 28~40 in. (0.7~1 m) from the front
outside door handle, other people can
also open the doors 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
The driver's door is unlocked if the unlock
button(2) is pressed once. The hazard
warning lights will blink and the chime will
sound twice to indicate that the driver's
door is unlocked.
All doors are unlocked if the unlock but-
ton is pressed once more within 4 sec-
onds. The hazard warning lights will blink
and chime will sound twice again to indi-
cate 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 the trunk is locked and if you are within
28~40 in. (0.7~1 m) from the outside
trunk handle with your smart key in your
possession, the trunk will unlock 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.

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Features of your vehicle
PanicThe horn sounds and hazard warning
lights flash for about 30 seconds if this
button(4) is pressed for more than 1 sec-
ond. To stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the smart key.Start-upYou can start the engine without inserting
the key. For detailed information refer to
the “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 the following occur:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the smart key.
- 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.
CAUTION
Keep the smart key away from
water or any liquid. If the keylessentry system is inoperative due toexposure to water or liquids, it willnot be covered by your manufactur-er’s vehicle warranty.

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4Remote keyless entry system
operationsLock (1)All doors are locked if the lock button is
pressed. If all doors, trunk and hood are
closed, the hazard warning lights will
blink once to indicate that all doors are
locked. Also, if the lock button is pressed once
more within 4 seconds, the hazard warn-
ing lights will blink and the horn will
sound once to confirm that the door is
locked.
However, if any door, trunk lid or engine
hood remains open, the hazard warning
lights (and/or the horn) will not operate.
But if all doors, trunk lid and engine hood
are closed after the lock button is
pressed, the hazard warning lights will
blink once.
Unlock (2) The driver's door is unlocked if the unlock
button is pressed once. The hazard
warning lights will blink twice to indicate
that the driver's door is 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.
Also, once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will be locked automati-
cally.Panic (4)The horn sounds and hazard warning
lights flash for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec-
ond. To stop the horn and lights, press
any button except the trunk button on
the transmitter
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4
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 stageUsing the smart keyPark 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.
• 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 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 this, trunk lid and engine hood
are closed, the hazard warning lights
blink once.
CAUTION
• The transmitter is designed to give you years of trouble-freeuse, however it can malfunction ifexposed to moisture or static electricity. If you are unsure howto use your transmitter or replace the battery, contact an authorizedHYUNDAI dealer.
• Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter to malfunc-tion. Be sure to use the correctbattery.
• To avoid damaging the transmit- ter, don't drop it, get it wet, orexpose it to heat or sunlight.
CAUTION
An inappropriately disposed bat- tery can be harmful to the environ-ment and human health.
Dispose the battery according toyour local law(s) or regulation.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stage
Disarmedstage

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Features of your vehicle
• Lock the doors by pressing the lock but-
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 this, if all doors, trunk
lid and engine hood are closed, the haz-
ard warning lights blink once.
Using the transmitterPark the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine and remove theignition 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 this, if all doors,
trunk lid and engine hood are closed, the
hazard warning lights blink once.
Using the mechanical keyPark 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.✽ NOTICEIf 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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4Do 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.
Theft-alarm stageThe 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, and 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
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Features of your vehicle
Disarmed stageUsing the smart keyThe 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 transmitterThe system will be disarmed when the
doors are unlocked with 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.
Using the mechanical keyThe system will be disarmed when the
doors are unlocked with the mechanical
key.✽NOTICEIf you lock or unlock the doors by
using the mechanical key, the hazard
warning light and chime sound won't
operate.✽NOTICE -
Non-immobilizer
system
• 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.
✽ NOTICE
- Immobilizer system
or smart key system
• If the system is not disarmed with the transmitter or smart key, insert the
key into the ignition switch and start
the engine or start the engine with the
smart key. 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 couldcause the theft-alarm system tomalfunction and should only be serviced by an authorized HYUNDAIdealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.

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4Tilt steering Tilt steering allows you to adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. You can
also raise it to give your legs more room
when you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be positioned
so that it is comfortable for you to drive,
while permitting you to see the instru-
ment panel warning lights and gauges.
To change the steering wheel angle, pull
down the lock release lever (1), adjust
the steering wheel to the desired angle
(2) and height (if equipped) (3), then pull
up the lock-release lever to lock the
steering wheel in place. Be sure to adjust
the steering wheel to the desired position
before driving.
HornTo sound the horn, press the horn sym-
bol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.✽NOTICETo sound the horn, press the area indi-
cated by the horn symbol on your steer-
ing wheel (see illustration). The horn
will operate only when this area is
pressed.

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CAUTION
Do not strike the horn severely to
operate it, or hit it with your fist. Donot press on the horn with a sharp-pointed object.
WARNING
• Never adjust the angle of the steering wheel while driving. You
may lose steering control and
cause severe personal injury,
death or accidents.
• After adjusting, push the steering wheel both up and down to be
certain it is locked in position.

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Features of your vehicle
MIRRORS Inside rearview mirrorAdjust the rearview mirror so that the
center view through the rear window is
seen. Make this adjustment before you
start driving.
Day/night rearview mirror Make this adjustment before you start
driving and while the day/night lever is in
the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce glare from the headlights of the
vehicles behind you during night driving.Remember that you lose some rearviewclarity in the night position. Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with
HomeLink
®system and compass
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
Gentex Automatic-Dimming Mirror with a
Z-Nav™ Electronic Compass Display
and an Integrated HomeLink
®Wireless
Control System. During nighttime driving,
this feature will automatically detect and
reduce rearview mirror glare while the
compass indicates the direction the vehi-
cle is pointed. The HomeLink®Universal
Transceiver allows you to activate your
garage door(s), electric gate, home light-
ing, etc.
WARNING -
Rear visibility
Do not place objects in the rear
seat or cargo area which would
interfere with your vision through
the rear window.

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