2018 Hyundai Elantra Owner’s Manual

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ACCESS YOUR VEHICLE

Remote Key (if equipped) 
Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key, which you can use to lock or unlock a door (and liftgate) and even start the engine.

1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Liftgate Unlock
4. Panic

Locking
To lock :

1. Close all doors, engine hood and liftgate.
2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on the remote key.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once if the lock button is pressed again within four seconds.
4. When the doors are locked, the indicator light on the central door lock/unlock switch will be illuminated.

Information
After locking the doors, if you press the Door Lock button again within four seconds, the hazard warning lights will blink and the horn will sound one time to confirm that the doors are locked.

WARNING
Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Unattended children could place the key in the ignition switch and may operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious injury or death.

Unlocking
To unlock:

1. Press the Door Unlock button (2) on the remote key.
2. The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two times.
   Two press unlock setting:
   If you press the Door Unlock but-ton on the remote key again with-in four seconds, then all the doors will unlock.
   Two press unlock setting can be changed according to owner’s preference in the cluster User Settings mode or with the remote key.
3. User settings mode method:
   Select or deselect the ‘Two Press Unlock’ feature in the User Settings mode on the cluster LCD display (User Settings ➞ Door ➞ Two Press Unlock).
   Remote key method:
   Press and hold both Door Lock (1) and Door Unlock (2) buttons at the same time until the hazard warn-ing lights blink.
   Now all doors will unlock when the Door Unlock button is pressed one time. To change the setting back, repeat this procedure.

Information
After unlocking the doors, the doors will lock automatically after 30 sec-onds unless a door is opened.

Liftgate unlocking
To unlock:

1. Press and hold the Liftgate Unlock button (3) on the remote key for more than one second.
2. The hazard warning lights will blink two times and the liftgate will be unlocked.
   Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will lock automatically.

Information
The word “HOLD” is written on the button to inform you that you must press and hold the button for more than one second.

Panic button (if equipped)
Press and hold the Panic button (4) for more than one second. The horn sounds and hazard warning lights flash for about 30 seconds.
To cancel the panic mode, press any button on the remote key.

Start-up
For information, refer to the “Key Ignition Switch” section in chapter 5.

NOTICE
To prevent damaging the remote key:

• Keep the remote key away from water or any liquid and fire. Internal circuits may malfunction if the inside of the remote key gets damp (from liquids or moisture) or if it is heated. This can exclude the remote key from warranty coverage.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the remote key.
• Protect the remote key from extreme temperatures.

Mechanical key
If the remote key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the driver’s door by using the mechanical key.
To unfold the mechanical key, press the release button on the remote.
To return the key to its stored position, press the release button and fold the key back into the remote.

Remote key precautions
The remote key will not work if any of the following occur:

• The key is in the ignition switch.
• You exceed the operating distance limit (about 90 feet [30 m]).
• The remote key battery is weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The remote key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the remote key.
  If the remote key does not work correctly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the remote key contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
  If the remote key is in close proximity to your mobile phone, the signal could be blocked by your mobile phone’s normal operational signals. This is specifically relevant when the phone is active such as making and receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving emails.
  Avoid placing the remote key and your mobile phone in the same location and always try to maintain an adequate distance between the two devices.

Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following three 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.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

NOTICE
Keep the remote key away from electromagnetic materials that block electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

Battery replacement
If the remote key is not working prop-erly, try replacing the battery with a new one.
Battery Type: CR2032 To replace the battery:

1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gently pry open the cover.
2. Using a screw driver, remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the battery position is correct.
4. Reinstall the battery cover and key cover in the reverse order of removal.
   If you suspect your remote key might have sustained some damage, or you feel your remote key is not work-ing correctly contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Smart Key (if equipped)
Your HYUNDAI uses a Smart Key, which you can use to lock or unlock a door (and liftgate) and start the engine.

1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Liftgate Unlock
4. Panic

Locking

1. Close all doors, hood and liftgate.
2. Either press the door handle but-ton or press the Door Lock button (1) on the smart key.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once.
4. When the doors are locked, the indicator light on the central door lock/unlock switch will be illuminated.

Information
The door handle button will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the outside door handle.

Panoramic Sunroof

The ignition switch must be in the ON position before you can open or close the sunroof.
The sunroof can be operated for approximately 30 seconds after the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the front doors are adjusted, the sunroof cannot be opened even within the 30 seconds period.

Information
In cold and wet climates, the sunroof may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
After the vehicle is washed or in a rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.

WARNING
Never adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving. This could result in loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident.
Make sure heads, other body parts or objects are out of the way before using the sunroof.
Do not leave the engine run-ning and the key in your vehi-cle with unsupervised children. Unattended children could operate the sunroof, which could result in serious injury.
The panorama sunroof is made of glass, subject to break in case of accident. Passengers without the appropriate protec-tion (e.g. seat belt, CRS, etc.) on may project out through the broken glasses and get seriously injured or even result in death.
Do not sit on the top of the vehicle. It may cause injuries or vehicle damage.

Sunshade

• To open the sunshade, pull the sunroof control lever backward to the first detent position.
• To close the sunshade when the sunroof glass is closed, push the sunroof control lever forward.
  To stop the sunroof movement at any point, push the sunroof control lever either forward or backward momen-tarily.

Sliding the Sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
If you push the sunroof control lever backward past the first detent, the sunshade will slide all the way open and then the sunroof glass will slide all the way open.
To stop the sunroof movement at any point, push the sunroof control lever either forward or backward momen-tarily.

When the sunshade is opened
If you pull the sunroof control lever backward, the sunroof glass will slide all the way open. To stop the sunroof movement at any point, pull or push the sunroof control lever momentarily.

Tilting the Sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
If you push the sunroof control lever upward towards the roof of the vehicle, the sunshade will slide open then the sunroof glass will tilt open.
To stop the sunroof movement at any point, push the sunroof control lever either forward or backward momentarily.

When the sunshade is opened
If you push the sunroof control lever upward, the sunroof glass will tilt open.
To stop the sunroof movement at any point, push the sunroof control lever either forward or backward momentarily.

Closing the Sunroof
To close sunroof glass
Push the sunroof control lever forward to the first detent position.

To close sunroof glass with a sunshade
Push the sunroof control lever forward to the second detent position.
The sunroof glass will close, then the sunshade will close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any point, push the sunroof control lever either forward or backward momen-tarily.

Automatic reverse (if equipped)
If the sunroof senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction then stop to allow the object to be cleared.
Small objects that can get caught between the sunroof glass and the front glass channel may not be detected by the automatic reverse system. In this case, the sunroof glass will not detect the object and will not reverse direction.

FAQ