Locked out Hyundai Sonata 2020 Owner's Guide

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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
System
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system
is provided to help prevent exiting the
vehicle with the rear passenger left in the
vehicle. When you open the front door
after opening and closing the rear door
and turning off the engine, the “Check
rear seats” warning message appears on
the cluster.
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CAUTION
• The system does not actually detect
objects or people in the rear seat. By
using a rear door opened and closed
history, the system indicates that
there may be something in the rear
seat.
• The rear door opened and closed
history will be initialized only when
the doors are locked after turning off
the engine. Therefore, there could be
alarms even though the back doors
are locked.
ex) When you get in and drive your vehicle without locking the doors after
the alarm sounds, there could be the
alarm sounds if you turn off the engine
and open the driver’s seat door.
WARNING
It does not use the actual sensors but it
provides the alarm sounds by checking
the rear door lock/unlock status as a
reminder.

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EXTERIOR FEATURES
Hood
Opening the hood
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1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push up the secondary
latch (1) inside of the hood center
and lift the hood (2). After it has been
raised about halfway, it will raise
completely by itself.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in and around the engine compartment to
ensure the following:
- Any tools or other loose objects are removed from the engine room area
or hood opening area
- All glove, rags, or other combustible material is removed from the engine
compartment

- All filler caps are tightly and
correctly installed
2. Lower the hood halfway (lifted approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from
the closed position) and push down
to securely lock in place. Then double
check to be sure the hood is secure.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is
not securely locked. Open it again and
close it with more force.
WARNING
• Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
• Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.

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Emergency Trunk Safety Release
Inside the trunk
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
Emergency Trunk Safety Release lever
located inside the trunk. When someone
is inadvertently locked in the trunk, the
trunk can be opened by moving the lever
in the direction of the arrow and pushing
the trunk open.
WARNING
• You and your passengers must be aware of the location of the
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
lever in this vehicle and how to open
the trunk in case you are accidentally
locked in the trunk.
• NEVER allow anyone to occupy the trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the
trunk is partially or totally latched
and the person is unable to get out,
serious injury or death could occur
due to lack of ventilation, exhaust
fumes and rapid heat build-up, or
because of exposure to cold weather
conditions. The trunk is also a highly
dangerous location in the event of a
crash because it is not a protected
occupant space but is a part of the
vehicle’s crush zone.
• Your vehicle should be kept locked and the Smart Key should be kept
out of the reach of children. Parents
should teach their children about the
dangers of playing in trunks. • Use the release lever for emergencies
only.
Inside the vehicle
When you can not unlock the trunk due
to battery discharge or other reasons,
you can unlock the trunk inside the
vehicle.
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Open the cable cover(1) under the rear
seat with a mechanical key and pull the
cable (2) for unlocking the trunk.
The cable is firmly fixed so it may hard to
pull. Therefore, please use a tool such as
a screwdriver to assist in pulling the loop
for the emergency release.
Smart Trunk with Auto Open
(if equipped)
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On a vehicle equipped with a smart key,
the trunk can be opened using the Smart
Trunk with Auto Open system.

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Fuel Filler Door
Opening the fuel filler door
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1. Turn the engine off.
2. Ensure the driver’s door is unlocked.
3. Push the fuel filler door near the 3 o’clock position.
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3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward to access the fuel tank cap.
4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may hear a
hissing noise as the pressure inside
the tank equalizes.
5. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break the
ice and release the door. Do not pry on the
door. If necessary, spray around the door
with an approved deicer fluid (do not use
radiator antifreeze) or move the vehicle to
a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks” one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is latched securely.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
• Read and follow all warnings posted
at the gas station.
• Before refueling, note the location of
the Emergency Gasoline Shut-Off, if
available, at the gas station.
• Before touching the fuel nozzle, you
should eliminate the potential build-
up of static electricity by touching
a metal part of the vehicle, a safe
distance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas source,
with your bare hand.
• Do not use cellular phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite fuel
vapors and cause a fire.

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Front lamps
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Front Map Lamp (1):
Press either lenses to turn the map lamp
on or o
ff. This light produces a spot
beam for convenient use as a map lamp
at night or as a personal lamp for the
driver and the front passenger.
Front Door Lamp (2) (
):
The front or rear room lamps come on
when the fr
ont or rear doors are opened
if the engine is running or not. When
doors are unlocked by the remote key or
smart key, the front and rear lamps come
on for approximately 30 seconds as long
as any door is not opened. The front and
rear room lamps go out gradually after
approximately 30 seconds when the door
is closed. However, if the ignition switch
is in the ON position or all doors are
locked, the front and rear lamps will turn
off. If a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC position or the OFF
position, the front and rear lamps stay on
for about 20 minutes.
Front room lamp (3)
:
Press the button to turn ON the room
lamp f
or the front/rear seats.
Rear lamp
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Rear Room Lamp ():
Press this switch to turn the rear room
lamp on and o
ff.
NOTICE
Do not leave the lamp switches on for
an extended period of time when the
engine is turned off.

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Welcome System (if equipped)
Welcome light
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Door handle lamp
When all the doors (and trunk) are closed
and lock
ed, the door handle lamp will
come on for about 15 seconds if any of
the below is performed.
• When the door unlock button is pressed on the remote key or smart
key.
• When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.
• When the vehicle is approached with the smart key in possession.
Headlamp
When the headlamp (lamp switch in
the headlamp or A
UTO position) is on
and all doors (and trunk) are locked
and closed, the headlamp will come on
for 15 seconds if/or any of the below is
performed.
• When the door unlock button is pressed on the remote key or smart
key.
At this time, if you press the door lock or
unlock button, the headlamp will turn off
immediately. You can activate or deactivate the
Welcome Light from the User Settings
Mode on the LCD display.
For more information, refer to “LCD
Display” in chapter 4. If your vehicle is
equipped with additional navigation,
please refer to the infotainment system
manual separately supplied.
Interior lamp
When the interior lamp switch is in the
DOOR position and all doors (and trunk)
are closed and locked, the room lamp
will come on for 30 seconds if any of the
below is performed.
• When the door unlock button is
pressed on the remote key or smart
key.
• When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.
At this time, if you press the door lock or
unlock button, the room lamp will turn
off immediately.

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To Turn off Reverse Parking
Distance Warning System
(if equipped)
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Push the button to turn off Reverse
Parking Distance Warning system. The
indicator light on the button will turn on.
Non-Operational Conditions
of Reverse Parking Distance
Warning System
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
system may not operate normally when:
• Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
• Sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or the sensor
cover is blocked.
There is a possibility of Reverse
Parking Distance Warning system
malfunction when:
• Driving on uneven road surfaces such as unpaved roads, gravel, bumps, or
gradient.
• Objects generating excessive noise such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes can interfere with the sensor.
• Heavy rain or water spray is present.
• Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are present near the sensor.
• The sensor is covered with snow.
• Any non-factory equipment or accessories have been installed, or if
the vehicle bumper height or sensor
installation has been modified.
Detecting range may decrease
when:
Outside air temperature is extremely hot
or cold.

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Non-Operational Conditions
of Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning System
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning system may not operate
normally when:
• Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
• Sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or the sensor
cover is blocked.
There is a possibility of Forward/
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
system malfunction when:
• Driving on uneven road surfaces such as unpaved roads, gravel, bumps, or
gradient.
• Objects generating excessive noise such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes can interfere with the sensor.
• Heavy rain or water spray is present.
• Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are present near the sensor.
• The sensor is covered with snow.
• Any non-factory equipment or accessories have been installed, or if
the vehicle bumper height or sensor
installation has been modified.
Detecting range may decrease
when:
Outside air temperature is extremely hot
or cold.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
• Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
• Objects, which tend to absorb sensor frequency such as clothes, spongy
material or snow.
• Undetectable objects smaller than 40 in (100 cm) and narrower than 6 in (14
cm) in diameter.
WARNING
Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to the
vehicle or injuries to its occupants
related to Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning system. Always drive
safely and cautiously.

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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 trunk, and the doors are securely closed and
locked.
• Adjust the position of the seat and steering wheel.
• Adjust the inside and side view 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 alcohol or take drugs and
drive.
Drinking alcohol 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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• The pedestrian or cyclist is not fully detected by the camera recognition
system, for example, if the pedestrian
is leaning over or is not fully walking
upright
• The pedestrian or cyclist is moving very quickly or appears abruptly in the
camera detection area
• The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing clothing that easily blends into the
background, making it difficult to be
detected by the camera recognition
system
• The outside lighting is too bright (e.g. when driving in bright sunlight or
in sun glare) or too dark (e.g. when
driving on a dark rural road at night)
• It is difficult to detect and distinguish the pedestrian or cyclist from other
objects in the surroundings, for
example, when there is a group of
pedestrians, cyclists or a large crowd
• There is an item similar to a person’s body structure
• The pedestrian or cyclist is small
• The pedestrian has impaired mobility
• The sensor recognition is limited • The radar sensor or camera is blocked
with a foreign object or debris
• Inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow obscures the field of view of
the radar sensor or camera
• When light coming from a street light or an oncoming vehicle is reflected on
a wet road surface such as a puddle in
the road
• The field of view in front is obstructed by sun glare
• The windshield glass is fogged up; a clear view of the road is obstructed
• The adverse road conditions cause excessive vehicle vibrations while
driving
• The sensor recognition changes suddenly when passing over a speed
bump
• You are on a roundabout
• The pedestrian or cyclist suddenly interrupts in front of the vehicle
• The cyclist in front is riding intersected with the driving direction
• There is any other electromagnetic interference
• The construction area, rail or other metal object is near the cyclist
• The bicycle material is not reflected well on the radar
WARNING
Turn off Forward Collision avoidance
Assist system through cluster or
infotainment system before towing
a vehicle. Application of FCA system
while towing may adversely affect the
safety of your vehicle or the towing
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when the vehicle
in front of you has cargo that extends
rearward from the cab, or when the
vehicle in front of you has higher
ground clearance.