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 master key.
Lock
When leaving the key with a parking lot attendant or valet, perform the following and leave the sub key with the attendant. The sub key can start the engine and operate door locks only.
Trunk
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Set the trunk lid control switch to LOCK position (
).
3. Close the trunk lid.
Glove box
Close and lock the glove box using the master key.
Lock release
Trunk
1. Open the trunk lid with the master key.
2. Set the trunk lid control switch to UNLOCK position (
).
3. Close the trunk lid.
In this position the trunk will open with the trunk lid release button or transmitter. The trunk can never be opened with the sub key.
Glove box
Unlock the glove box using the mechanical key.
Key operations
(1) Master key (M)
Used to start the engine, lock and unlock the doors, lock and unlock the glove
box, and open the trunk.
(2) Sub key (S)
Used only to start the engine and lock and unlock the do ...
Immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system to reduce
the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of a small transponder in the ignition key ...
See also:
Ignition switch position
LOCK
Without the immobilizer
The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. The ignition key can be removed
only in the LOCK position. When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position ...
Description and Operation
Description
Emissions Control System consists of three major systems.
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The Crankcase Emission Control System prevents blow-by gas from
releasing into the atmosphere. T ...
Description and Operation
Description
The immobilizer system will disable the vehicle unless the proper ignition
key is used. In addition to the currently available anti-theft systems such
as car alarms, the immobili ...
