2013 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual - Page 95

Features of your vehicle THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM CAUTION • The transmitter is designed to give you years of trouble-free use, however it can malfunction if exposed to moisture or static electricity. If you are unsure how to use your transmitter or replace the battery, contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. • Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter to malfunction. Be sure to use the correct battery. • To avoid damaging the transmitter, don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it to heat or sunlight. Armed stage Armed stage Using the smart key Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Make sure that all doors, the engine hood and trunk lid are closed and latched. 3. • Lock the doors by pressing the button of the front outside door handle with the smart key in your possession. After completion of the steps above, the hazard warning lights and chime will operate once to indicate that the system is armed. If any door remains open, the doors won't lock and the chime will sound for 3 seconds. Close the door and try again to lock the doors. If trunk lid or engine hood remains open, the hazard warning lights and chime won't operate and theft-alarm will not arm. After this, trunk lid and engine hood are closed, the hazard warning lights blink once. Disarmed stage Theft-alarm stage CAUTION An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human health. Dispose the battery according to your local law(s) or regulation. This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the system provides an audible alarm with blinking of the hazard warning lights. 4 14