Convenient Features of Your Vehicle

Interior Door Lock Operation

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With Door Lock Button

  • To unlock the door, push the door lock button (1) to the "Unlock" position. The red mark (2) on the door lock button will be visible.
  • To lock the door, move the door lock button (1) to the "Lock" position. If the door is locked properly, the red mark (2) on the door lock button will not be visible.
  • To open the door, pull the door handle (3) outward.
  • If the driver's (or front passenger's) inside door handle is pulled while the door lock button is in the locked position, the lock is released and the door opens.
  • The front doors cannot be locked if the key is in the ignition switch and the front door is open.
  • The doors cannot be locked if the electronic key is inside the vehicle and any door is open.

Information

If the power door lock does not operate while you are inside the vehicle, try one or more of the following exit methods:

  • Operate the door unlock function several times (both electronically and manually) while simultaneously pulling the door handle.
  • Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
  • Lower the front window and use the mechanical key to unlock the door from the outside.

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai Sonata LF quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.