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Electronic child safety lock

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When the electronic child safety lock button is pressed and the indicator light on the button illuminates, the rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.

  • The rear door windows cannot be opened or closed whilst the electronic child safety lock button is in the LOCK position (indicator light ON).

    For more information, refer to the “Windows” section later in this chapter.

  • Electronic child safety lock does not automatically turn on unless the driver presses the electronic child safety lock button.

  • If 3 minutes passes after the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to the OFF or ACC, the indicator on the button turns off, and the driver cannot turn off electronic child safety lock by pressing the button. To turn off the function, press the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, and then press the electronic child safety lock button.

  • If the power is supplied again after removing the battery or battery is discharged whilst the electronic child safety lock button is in the LOCK position, press the button once more to match the state of the indicator on the electronic child safety lock button and actual status of the electronic child safety lock function.

  • If the airbag is activated whilst the electronic child safety lock button is in the LOCK position (indicator light ON), the rear doors will unlock automatically.

  • Vehicles equipped with the electronic child safety lock feature are not provided with a manual child safety lock.

If children accidentally opens the rear door whilst the vehicle is in motion, they could fall out of the vehicle. Electronic child safety lock should always be used whenever children are in the vehicle.

Child safety lock failure/Child safety lock error

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When electronic child safety lock does not work even though the button is pressed, the message will be displayed and an alarm will sound. If this occurs, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.

Safe Exit Assist (if equipped with electronic child safety lock)

Safe Exit Assist prevents the rear occupant from opening the rear door when an approaching vehicle from the rear area is detected after the vehicle stops. The rear doors will not unlock even when the driver tries to unlock the rear doors using the electronic child safety lock button.

For more information, refer to the “Safe Exit Assist (SEA)”.