trunk release HYUNDAI SONATA 2023 Owners Manual

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Vehicle Information and Reporting Safety Defects
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1. Inside door handle .................................5-17
2. Seat position memory system * ..........5-24
3. Side view mirror control switch ...........5-40
4. Central door lock switch .......................5-18
5. Power window switches ......................5-43
6. Power window lock button ..................5-45
7. Steering wheel tilt/telescopic lever ....5-28
8. Steering wheel ....................................... 5-279.
Instrument panel illumination control
switch ...................................................... 4-4
10. Lane Keeping Assist system button * ..................................... 6-71
11. Trunk release button .............................5-51
12. ESC OFF button .................................... 6-39
13. EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) .............6-31
14. Hood release lever ................................5-50
* : if equipped
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Seats & Safety System
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Rear Seats
Folding the rear seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.
WARNING
• Never allow passengers to sit on top
of the folded down seatback while
the vehicle is moving. This is not a
proper seating position and no seat
belts are available for use. This could
result in serious injury or death in
case of an accident or sudden stop.
• Objects carried on the folded down
seatback should not extend higher
than the top of the front seatbacks.
This could allow cargo to slide
forward and cause injury or damage
during sudden stops.
To fold down the rear seatback:
1. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the
front seat forward.
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2. Lower the rear head restraints to the lowest position by pushing and
holding the release button and
pushing down on the head restraint.
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3. Pull on the seatback folding lever located in the trunk.
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4. Fold the seatback toward the front of
the vehicle.
5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback rearward. Pull the seatback
firmly until it clicks into place. Make
sure the seatback is locked in place.

Exterior Features .......................................................................................... 5-50
Hood ........................................................................................................................ 5-50
Trunk ......................................................................................................................... 5-51
Emergency Trunk Safety Release .......................................................................... 5-52
Fuel Filler Door ....................................................................................................... 5-56
Head Up Display (HUD) ............................................................................... 5-59
Lighting ......................................................................................................... 5-61
Exterior Lights ......................................................................................................... 5-61
Interior Lights ......................................................................................................... 5-67
Welcome System .................................................................................................... 5-70
Wipers and Washers ..................................................................................... 5-71
Windshield Wipers .................................................................................................. 5-71
Windshield Washers ................................................................................................ 5-72
Rear View Monitor (RVM) ............................................................................ 5-73
Rear View Monitor with Parking Guidance ............................................................5-73
Rear View Monitor - Top View ............................................................................... 5-73
Surround View Monitor (SVM) .................................................................... 5-75
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist .............................................5 -76
System Setting and Operation .............................................................................. 5 -76
Warning and System Control .................................................................................. 5-77
Detecting Sensor .................................................................................................... 5-79
System Malfunction ............................................................................................... 5-80
Limitations of the System ...................................................................................... 5-80
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) ................................................5-82
Operation of Reverse Parking Distance Warning System ....................................5-82
To Turn off Reverse Parking Distance Warning System ......................................5-84
Non-Operational Conditions of Reverse Parking Distance Warning System .....5-84
Reverse Parking Distance Warning System Precautions .....................................5-85
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) .................................5-86
Operation of Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning System ....................5-87
Non-Operational Conditions of Forward/
Reverse Parking Distance Warning System ..........................................................5-89
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning System Precautions .....................5-90
Remote smart parking assist (RSPA) ..........................................................5-91
Operating Condition .............................................................................................. 5-92
How Remote Smart Parking Assist System Works ...............................................5-95
Additional Instructions ......................................................................................... 5-100
Display Operation Status ...................................................................................... 5-101
How the Remote Moving Forward/Backward System Works ............................5-102
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05
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Trunk unlocking
To unlock the trunk :
1. Press and hold the Trunk Unlock button (3) on the remote key for more than one second.
2. The hazard warning lights will blink two times and the trunk will be
unlocked.
3. Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk will automatically
re-lock after 30 seconds.
Information
The word “HOLD” is written on the
button to inform you that you must press
and hold the button for more than one second.
Panic button (4)
Press and hold the Panic button (4) for
more than one second. The horn sounds
and hazard warning lights flash for about 30 seconds.
To cancel the panic mode, press any
button on the remote key.
Start-up
For information, refer to the “Key
Ignition Switch” section in chapter 6.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the remote key: • Keep the remote key away from
water or any liquid and fire. Internal
circuits may malfunction if the inside
of the remote key gets damp (from
liquids or moisture) or if it is heated.
This can exclude the remote key from
being covered under warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote key.
• Protect the remote key from extreme
temperatures. Mechanical key
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If the remote key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
driver’s door by using the mechanical
key.
To unfold the mechanical key, press the
release button on the remote.
To return the key to its stored position,
press the release button and fold the key
back into the remote.
Remote key precautions
The remote key will not work if any of the
following occur: • The key is in the ignition switch.
• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
• The remote key battery is weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The remote key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the remote key.
If the remote key does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key. If you have a
problem with the remote key contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Trunk
Opening the trunk
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1. Make sure the shift button is in P (Park).
2. Then do one of the following :
- Press the button on the trunk handle after locking or unlocking the door
by remote key or smart key.
- Press the trunk unlock button of remote key or smart key for more than 1 second.
- Press the button on the trunk itself with the Smart Key in your possession.
WARNING
The button on the trunk handle is
made of the rubber. Do not press it
with the sharp objects such as the key,
screwdriver or drill.
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- Use the trunk release button.
3. Lift the trunk lid up. Closing the trunk
Lower the trunk lid and press down until
it locks.
WARNING
Always keep the trunk lid completely
closed while the vehicle is in motion. If
it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases containing carbon monoxide
(CO) may enter the vehicle and serious
illness or death may result.
WARNING
Make sure there are no people or
objects around the trunk before
opening or closing the Power Trunk.
Wait until the trunk is open fully and
stopped before loading or unloading
cargo from the vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the trunk lift
cylinders and the attached hardware,
always close the trunk before driving.

Convenience Features
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Information
In cold and wet climates, trunk lock and
trunk mechanisms may not work properly
due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
Always be careful to open and close the trunk.
• To prevent serious injury and damage, you should check and keep
your body parts such as hands or
head away from the path of the trunk while closing or opening the trunk.
• Your body parts or an object might be damaged by sharp edges so you
should be careful while opening/closing the trunk or taking the thing
out from the trunk. Especially, a child
can hit the face or head around the
trunk so you should be cautious all the time.
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.

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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. How to use the Smart Trunk with
Auto Open
The trunk can be opened with no-touch
activation satisfying all the conditions
below.
• After 15 seconds when all doors are
closed and locked
• Positioned in the detecting area for more than 3 seconds.
Information
• The Smart Trunk with Auto Open does not operate when:
- The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked, and is continuously detected.
- The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked, and within 1.5m (60inches)
from the front door handles. (for
vehicles equipped with Welcome Light)
- A door is not locked or closed.
- The smart key is in the vehicle.
1. Setting
To activate the Smart Trunk with Auto
Open, go to User Settings Mode and
select Smart Trunk on the LCD display.
For more information, refer to the “LCD
Display” section in this chapter. If your
vehicle is equipped with additional
navigation, please refer to the
infotainment system manual separately supplied.

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Operating conditions
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist system enters the ready status,
when 'Active Assist' or 'Warning Only' is
selected in the AVN system screen and
the following conditions are satisfied:
• The trunk is closed
• The shift lever is in R (Reverse)
• Vehicle speed is below 10 km/h (6 mph)
• System components such as the rear
view camera and the rear ultrasonic
sensors are in normal conditions
The driver needs to select 'Active Assist'
on the LCD display or infotainment
system display for collision-avoidance
assist.
The solid lines behind the vehicle in the
cluster LCD display indicates that the
system is ready to assist the driver.
Note that the system assists the driver
only once. The driver has to shift the gear
to R (Reverse) from another gear position
to reactivate the system.
The performance of Reverse Parking
Collision-Avoidance Assist system may
vary under certain conditions. If the
vehicle speed exceeds 3 km/h (2 mph),
the system can assist only pedestrian
collision avoidance.
As always, be careful when backing
up your vehicle and be aware of your
surroundings.
Warning and System Control
Active assist
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„Cluster LCD display
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• If the system detects a risk of collision with a pedestrian or an object behind
the vehicle, the system will warn the
driver with audible warning, steering
wheel vibration, and warnings on
the cluster LCD display and the
infotainment system display.
• If the system detects imminent collision with a pedestrian or an object
behind the vehicle, the system may
apply braking power. The driver needs
to pay attention as the brake will
release within 2 seconds. The driver
must immediately depress the brake
pedal and check surroundings.

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The Remote Moving Forward/
Backward assist will stop
temporarily when:
1. An obstacle is detected at the
direction the vehicle is heading.
2. The door or trunk is opened.
3. The moving forward/backward button on the smart key is released.
4. Multiple buttons on the smart key are
pressed at the same time.
5. The distance between the smart key and vehicle is over 4 m (13 ft.).
6. A button on the other smart key is pressed during operation.
7. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist system is activated while
reserving.
8. The vehicle moves 7 m (23 ft.) with the Remote Moving Forward/Backward
while the smart key is pressed.
(Maximum travel distance per move)

à The vehicle stops when the Remote
Smart Parking Assist system will stop
temporarily and the function will
resume when the above condition is
cleared.
The Remote Moving Forward/
Backward assist is cancelled while
in operation when:
1. The driver holds the steering wheel while the steering wheel is controlled.
2. The gear is shifted or the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is activated.
3. The hood opens.
4. The vehicle speed exceeds 5km/h (3
mph).
5. The vehicle accelerates suddenly.
6. The vehicle slips back while controlling the vehicle speed.
7. The wheel is stuck and the vehicle is
unable to move. 8. About 3 minutes and 50 seconds
have passed after the Remote Moving
Forward/Backward assist starts.
9. The gradient of the road exceeds
the range supported by the Remote
Moving Forward/Backward assist.
10. The steering, shifting gear and drive assist are difficult.
11. The suspended status lasts for over 1 minute.
12. The driver continuously presses and releases the smart key’s moving
forward/backward button over 10 times.
13. The Traction Control System (TCS) is activated while controlling the vehicle speed.
14. The smart key is damaged.
15. The accelerator/brake pedal is depressed while all the doors are closed.
16. The brake pedal is depressed while the driver’s door is open and the
smart key is outside the vehicle.
17. The vehicle travels more than 14 m (46 ft.) after the Remote Moving
Forward/Backward assist is activated.
18. The theft alarm system is activated.

à When the Remote Moving Forward/
Backward is completed, the gear in
P(Park) and Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) are engaged automatically and
the vehicle turns off.

à The frequent beep sounds are
generated to show the deactivation
status.

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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Applying the parking brake
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To apply the EPB
(Electronic Parking Brake):
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Pull up the EPB switch.
Make sure the parking brake
warning light comes on.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH, do not operate the EPB
while the vehicle is moving except
in an emergency situation. It could
damage the brake system and lead to
an accident. Releasing the parking brake
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To release the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake):
•
Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
• Depress and hold the brake pedal.
• Press the EPB switch.
Make sure the Parking Brake Warning
Light goes off.
To release EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) automatically:
• Satisfy the following conditions
1. Ensure seat belts are fastened
and the doors, hood and trunk are closed.
2. With the engine running, depress the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual shift mode.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal.
Make sure the parking brake warning
light goes off.