2013 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual - Page 101

Features of your vehicle • If the key is in the ignition switch and front door is open, the doors will not lock even though the front portion (1) of central door lock switch is pressed. • If the smart key is in the vehicle and any door is open, the doors will not lock even though the front portion(1) of central door lock switch is pressed. WARNING - Unlocked vehicles Leaving your vehicle unlocked can invite theft or possible harm to you or others from someone hiding in your vehicle while you are gone. Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended. 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. WARNING - Doors • The doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion to prevent accidental opening of the door. Locked doors will also discourage potential intruders when the vehicle stops or slows. • Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles or pedestrians approaching the vehicle in the path of the door. Opening a door when something is approaching can cause damage or injury. WARNING - Unattended children An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or severe injury to unattended children or animals who cannot escape the vehicle. Furthermore, children might operate features of the vehicle that could injure them, or they could encounter other harm, possibly from someone gaining entry to the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle. 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. ✽ NOTICE 4 20