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Seats & Safety System
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (if
equipped)
Rear Occupant Alert is provided to
prevent a driver from leaving a vehicle
with a rear passenger left in the vehicle.
System setting
To use Rear Occupant Alert, it must be
enabled from the Settings menu in the
infotainment system screen. Select:
-Setup → Vehicle Settings → Convenience → Rear Occupant Alert
For detailed information, scan the QR
code in the separately supplied simple
manual.
System operation
• First alert
When you turn off the engine and
open the driver’s door after opening
and closing the rear door or liftgate,
the ‘Check rear seats’ warning
message appears on the cluster.
• Second alert
After the first alert, the second alert
operates when any movement is
detected in the vehicle after the
driver’s door is closed and all the
doors are locked. The horn will sound
for approximately 25 seconds. If
the system continues to detect a
movement, the alert operates up to 8
times.
Unlock the doors with the smart key
to stop the alert.
• The system detects movement in the
vehicle for 8 hours after the door is
locked.
• The second alert is activated only after
the prior activation of the first alert.
System precautions
• Make sure that all the windows are
closed. If the window is open, the
alert may operate by the sensor
detecting an unintended movement
(e.g. wind or bugs).
• „„Cluster„„Steering wheel
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If you do not want to use Rear
Occupant Alert, press the OK button
on the steering wheel when the first
alert is displayed on the cluster. Doing
so will deactivate the second alert one
time.
• An alert can occur if there is an impact
on the roof.
• If boxes or objects are stacked in the
vehicle, the system may not detect
the boxes or objects. Or, the alert may
operate if the boxes or objects fall off.
• The sensor may not operate normally
if the sensor is blocked with foreign
substances.
• The alert may operate if movement
in the driver or passenger seat is
detected.
• The alert may operate with the doors
locked due to car wash or surrounding
vibration or noise.
• If the vehicle is started remotely (if
equipped with Remote Start), inside
movement detection will stop.
• When the scheduled ventilation
function is in operation, inside
movement detection will stop.

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LCD Display Messages for
Vehicles Equipped with Smart
Key
Shift to P
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
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is pressed to turn OFF the engine,
this message may be displayed. This
message indicates that the internal
battery of the Smart Key is low. Consider
replacing the Smart Key internal battery.
Press START button while turning
wheel
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
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
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
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
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not detected when you press the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again
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, we recommend that you have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument cluster
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Vehicle Settings in the infotainment
system provides user options for a
variety of settings including door lock/
unlock features, convenience features,
driver assistance settings, etc.
Vehicle Settings menu
-Driver Assistance
-Cluster
-Climate
-Seat
-Lights
-Door
-Convenience
The information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle.
WARNING
Do not operate the Vehicle Settings
while driving. This may cause
distraction resulting in an accident.
Setting your vehicle
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1. Press the SETUP button on the head
unit of the infotainment system.
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2. Select ‘Vehicle’ and change the
setting of the features.
For detailed information, please refer
to the infotainment system manual
separately supplied.
VEHICLE SETTINGS (INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM) (IF EQUIPPED)

Convenient features
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Remote key (if equipped)
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Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key, which
you can use to lock or unlock the driver
and passenger doors or the liftgate.
1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Liftgate Open (if equipped)
4. Panic
Locking
To lock :
1. Close all doors, engine hood and
liftgate.
2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on the
remote key.
3. The doors will lock. The hazard
warning lights will blink.
4. Make sure the doors are locked by
checking the indicator light on the
driver side door lock button.
WARNING
Do not leave the Smart Key in
your vehicle with children that are
unattended or unsupervised.
Children could inadvertently press
the Engine Start/Stop button or could
operate the power windows or other
vehicle controls or even cause the
vehicle to move. This could result in
serious injury or death.
Unlocking
To unlock:
1. Press the Door Unlock button (2) on
the remote key.
2. The doors will unlock. The hazard
warning lights will blink two times.
Information
After unlocking the doors, the doors will
lock automatically after 30 seconds unless
a door is opened.
Panic alarm
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 1 second.
To stop the horn and lights, press any
button on the transmitter.
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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.
Start-up
For detailed information refer to “Key
Ignition Switch” in chapter 6.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the remote key:
• Keep the remote key away from
liquids or any type of extreme heat.
If water or liquid gets inside of the
remote or if the remote is subjected
to extreme heat, damage to the
internal circuit may result. This
would void the vehicle warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote key.
• Protect the remote key from extreme
temperatures.
Mechanical key (if equipped)
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If the remote key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the door
by using the mechanical key.
To unfold the key, press the release
button then the key will unfold
automatically.
To fold the key, fold the key manually
while pressing the release button.
NOTICE
Do not fold the key without pressing the
release button. This may damage the
key.
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 32 feet [10m]).
• 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.

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When the remote key does not work
correctly, unlock and lock the door
with the mechanical key. If you have
a problem with the remote key, it is
recommended that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If the remote key is in close proximity to
your mobile phone, the signal could be
blocked by your mobile phone’s normal
operational signals.
This is especially important when the
phone is active such as making and
receiving calls, text messaging, and/ or
sending/receiving emails.
Avoid placing the remote key and your
mobile phone in the same location and
always try to maintain an adequate
distance between the two devices.
Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following three
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
NOTICE
Keep the remote key away from
electromagnetic materials that block
electromagnetic waves to the key
surface.
Battery replacement
OPD046002
Battery Type: CR2032
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the cover.
2. Remove the old battery and insert the
new battery. Make sure the battery
position is correct.
3. Reinstall the rear cover of the remote
key.
If you suspect your remote key might
have sustained some damage, or you feel
your remote key is not working correctly,
it is recommended that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to
the environment and human
health. Dispose of the battery
according to your local law(s)
and regulation.

Convenient features
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Locking your vehicle (Button type)
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To lock :
1. Close all doors, engine hood and
liftgate.
2. Carry the smart key.
3. Either press the door handle button or
press the Door Lock button (1) on the
smart key.
4. The hazard warning lights will blink.
Also, the side view mirror will fold,
if ‘Convenience → Welcome mirror/light → On door unlock or On driver approach’ is selected from the User
Settings mode on the LCD display. For
more details, refer to “LCD Display”
in chapter 4.
5. Make sure the doors are locked by
checking the position of the indicator
light on the driver side door lock
button.
Locking your vehicle (Touch sensor
type)
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1. Make sure that all doors are closed.
2. While having the Smart Key in your
possession, touch the outer part of
the door handle on or near the handle
detent for about 1 second or until you
hear the door locks actuate.
3. The doors will be locked. If the liftgate
was open, then when the liftgate is
closed it will be locked also.
The chime will sound once and the
hazard warning lights will blink.
• 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.
• Make sure the doors are locked by
pulling the door handle. If you locked
the door with the touch sensor on
the door handle, the doors cannot
be unlocked with the sensor within 3
seconds.

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Note that if you press the outside door
handle to lock the doors using the touch
sensor, the doors will not lock under the
following circumstances:
• The Smart Key is in the vehicle
• The Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ACC or ON position
• Any of the doors are open (except for
the liftgate)
If this occurs, then a chime will sound
for about 3 seconds. Check the vehicle
before attempting to lock the car again.
CAUTION
Before you leave your vehicle with the
Smart Key, verify that your vehicle is
locked. When using the touch sensor
on the front door handle, listen to hear
that the lock has actuated, and then
pull the handle within 3 seconds to
confirm the doors are locked.
(if it has been longer than 3 seconds,
verify the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the Smart Key. You
will hear a single beep.)
WARNING
Do not leave the Smart Key in
your vehicle with children that are
unattended or unsupervised.
Children could inadvertently press
the Engine Start/Stop button or could
operate the power windows or other
vehicle controls or even cause the
vehicle to move. This could result in
serious injury or death.
Unlocking your vehicle
„„Button type
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„„Touch sensor type
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1. Make sure you have the smart key in
your possession.
2. Press the Door Unlock button (2) on
the Smart Key or simply grab the door
handle inside portion to activate the
unlock door touch sensor to unlock
the doors.

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3. If you unlock the doors using the
passenger side door handle, all the
doors will unlock. If you unlock the
doors using the driver side door
handle, either the driver side door
will unlock or all the doors will unlock
depending on the setting for the Two
Press Unlock feature. Refer to User
Settings to change the Driver Door
unlock mode.• 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.
To prevent unintentional door lock or
unlock:
Press the lock button on the smart key
and immediately press the unlock button
along with the lock button for more than
4 seconds. The hazard warning lights will
blink four times. At this time, the doors
will not lock or unlock even though the
touch sensor is touched on the outside
door handle.
To deactivate the function, press the
door lock or unlock button on the smart
key. Opening or Unlocking the Liftgate
To open the liftgate:
1. If your vehicle has a Smart Key, 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 twice and the liftgate will be
unlocked. Pull up on the liftgate to
open. If your vehicle is equipped with
power liftgate then the liftgate will
automatically 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. Before you can use remote start your
vehicle, the door lock button must be
pressed. Press the door lock button
on the Smart Key. You must be within
about 32 feet (10m) from your vehicle.
2. Press and hold the remote start
button on your Smart Key. You must
press the button within 4 seconds
from when you pressed the door lock
button to activate the remote start.
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.

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Mechanical key
If the Smart Key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
driver’s door by using the mechanical
key.
To remove the mechanical key from the
smart key FOB:
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Press and hold the release button (1) and
remove the mechanical key (2). Insert the
mechanical key into the key hole on the
door.
Key Cylinder (Driver Door)
A key cylinder is located on the driver
side door handle hidden behind a plastic
cover. Using the mechanical key, push
and hold the key cylinder cover release
button located on the underside of the
door handle.
Use the mechanical key inserted into
the release button slot to pry the cover
outward. Once the cover is off, the
mechanical key can be inserted into the
key cylinder to lock or unlock the vehicle.
To reinstall the mechanical key into the
key FOB, put the key into the key FOB
hole and push inward until a click sound
is heard.
Loss of a smart key
A maximum of two smart keys can be
registered to a single vehicle. If you
happen to lose your smart key, it is
recommended that you immediately take
the vehicle and remaining key to your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or tow the
vehicle, if necessary.
Smart key precautions
The smart key may not work if any of the
following occur:
• The smart key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
• The smart key is near a mobile two
way radio system or a mobile phone.
• Another vehicle’s smart key is being
operated close to your vehicle.
• The vehicle battery is discharged.
If 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, it is recommended to
contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If the smart key is in close proximity to
your mobile phone, the signal could be
blocked by your mobile phone’s normal
operational signals. This is specifically
relevant when the phone is active such
as making and receiving calls, text
messaging, and/or sending/receiving
emails. When possible, avoid keeping the
smart key and your mobile phone in the
same location such as a pants or jacket
pocket in order to avoid interference
between the two devices.