2012 Hyundai Sonata Owners Manual

Features of your vehicle
Immobilizer system (if equipped)
NOTICE
If you need  additional keys or lose  your
keys, consult  an  authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
WARNING
Your  vehicle  is equipped  with  an  elec-
tronic   engine   immobilizer    system   to
reduce  the risk  of  unauthorized vehicle
use.
Your immobilizer system  is comprised of
a  small transponder  in  the  ignition  key
and electronic devices inside the vehicle.
With  the immobilizer  system,  whenever
you insert  your ignition key into  the igni-
tion  switch and  turn it  to  ON, it  checks
and determines and verifies if the ignition
key is valid.
If the  key is  determined to  be valid,  the
engine will start.
In  order  to  prevent   theft  of  your
vehicle,  do  not  leave   spare  keys
anywhere   in   your   vehicle.   Your
Immobilizer   password   is   a  cus-
tomer unique password and should
be  kept confidential.  Do  not leave
this number anywhere in your vehi-
cle.
CAUTION
The  transponder   in  your   ignition
key  is   an  important   part   of  the
immobilizer  system. It  is designed
to give years of trouble-free service,
however  you   should  avoid  expo-
sure  to  moisture,  static electricity
NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use the
key with other immobilizer keys around.
Otherwise  the engine  may not  start  or
may stop soon after  it starts. Keep each
key separate in order to avoid a starting
malfunction.
and  rough  handling.
system malfunction could occur.
Immobilizer
If the key is determined to  be invalid, the
engine will not start.
CAUTION
Do  not change,  alter or  adjust  the
system    because    it
To activate the immobilizer system:
immobilizer
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
The  immobilizer system  activates  auto-
matically.  Without a valid ignition  key for
your vehicle, the engine will not start.
CAUTION
Do not  put metal  accessories near
the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder  signal   and  may  pre-
vent the engine from being started.
could  cause  the  immobilizer  sys-
tem to malfunction and should only
be
serviced    by    an   authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Malfunctions  caused  by   improper
alterations, adjustments  or  modifi-
cations  to the  immobilizer  system
are  not   covered  by   your  vehicle
manufacturer warranty.
To deactivate the immobilizer sys-
tem:
Insert the  ignition key into  the key cylin-
der and turn it to the  ON position.
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