Hyundai Sonata: 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.
- A maximum of 2 smart keys can be registered to a single vehicle. If you lose a smart key, you should immediately take the vehicle and key to your authorized HYUNDAI dealer to protect it from potential theft.
- The smart key will 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 smart key.
- The smart key near a mobile twoway radio system or a cellular phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle. When 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, contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. - If the smart key is in close proximity to your cell phone or smart phone, the signal from the smart key could be blocked by normal operation of your cell phone or smart phone. This is especially important when the phone is active such as making call, receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/ receiving emails. Avoid placing the smart key and your cell phone or smart phone in the same pants or jacket pocket and maintain adequate distance between the two devices.
CAUTION
Keep the smart key away from water or any liquid. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due to changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, it will not be covered by your manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.
Smart key functions
Carrying the smart key, you may lock and unlock the vehicle doors. Also, you
may start the engine. Refer to the following, for more details.
Locking
Using the door handle switch
Pressing ...
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.
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Components
1. Hands free call switch
2. Mic
3. Front left speaker
4. Front right speaker
5. Audio head unit (hands free control)
R ...
Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is
armed.
A door is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key or mechanical
key).
The trunk is opened wi ...
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) is located in the engine coolant
passage of the cylinder head for detecting the engine coolant temperature. The
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