Hyundai Sonata: Restrictions in handling keys
When leaving keys with parking lot and valet attendants, the following procedures will ensure that your vehicle’s trunk and glove box compartment can only be opened with the mechanical key.
Lock
When leaving the key with a parking lot attendant or valet, perform the following. Remove the mechanical key from the smart key and leave the smart key with the attendant. In this manner the smart key can only be used to start the engine and operate door locks.
Trunk
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Set the trunk lid control switch to LOCK position (
).
3. Close the trunk lid.
Glove box
1. Press and hold the release button(1) and remove the mechanical key (2). To
reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until a click
sound is heard.
2. Close and lock the glove box using the mechanical key.
Lock release
Trunk
1. Open the trunk lid with the mechanical key.
2. Set the trunk lid control switch to UNLOCK (
).
3. Close the trunk lid.
In this position the trunk will open with the trunk lid release button or smart key.
Glove box
Unlock the glove box using the mechanical key.
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.
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Battery replacement
A smart key battery should last for several years, but if the smart key is not
working properly, try replacing the battery with a new one. If you are unsure how
to use your smart key or replace ...
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Remote keyless entry system operations
Lock (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.
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