2004 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual - Page 16

1- 4 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B030C01Y-AAT B040A01A-AAT B040B01A-AAT ILLUMINATED IGNITION SWITCH (If installed) DOOR LOCKS Locking and unlocking front doors with a key ! WARNING: UNLOCK LOCK B030C01L Whenever a door is opened, the ignition switch will be illuminated for your convenience, provided the ignition switch is not in the "ON" position. The light will go off approximately 10 seconds after closing the door or when the ignition switch is turned on. o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Before you drive away (especially if there are children in the car), be sure that all the doors are securely closed and locked so that the doors cannot be opened from the inside. This helps assure that doors will not be opened accidentally. Also, when combined with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps keep occupants from being ejected from the car in case of an accident. o Before opening the door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic. B040B01Y o The door can be locked or unlocked with a key. o Lock the door by turning the key toward the front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning the key toward the rear. NOTE: The driver's door can be unlocked by turning the key once toward the rear. If you wish to unlock all doors, turn the key again toward the rear within 4 seconds.