Hyundai Sonata: Impact sensing door unlock system (if equipped)

Sixth generation YF (2011–2018) / Hyundai Sonata YF 2011-2018 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Door locks / Impact sensing door unlock system (if equipped)

All doors will be automatically unlocked when the impact is delivered to impact sensors while the ignition switch is ON. However, the doors may not be unlocked if mechanical problems occur with the door lock system or battery.

✽ NOTICE

You can activate or deactivate some auto door lock/unlock features in the vehicle setting as follows;

Speed sensing auto door lock
Auto door unlock by unlocking the driver's door
Auto door unlock when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the smart key is removed from the smart key holder.
Auto door lock/unlock by shifting the transmission shift lever out of P (Park) or into P (Park)

If you want to activate or deactivate some door lock/unlock feature, refer to the “vehicle setting” in this chapter.

Operating door locks from inside the vehicle

With the door lock button To unlock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The red mark (2) on the button will be visible. To lock a door, push the door lock button ...

Child-protector rear door lock

The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The rear door safety locks should be used whenever children are in th ...