Hyundai Sonata: Ignition key interlock system - Automatic transaxle operation - Automatic transaxle - Driving your vehicleHyundai Sonata: Ignition key interlock system

The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. If the ignition switch is in any other position, the key cannot be removed.

    Shift lock system
    For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift ...

    Good driving practices
    Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed. Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in mo ...

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    The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is armed. A door is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key or mechanical key). The trunk is opened wi ...

    Curtain Airbag (CAB) Module. Repair procedures
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least 3 minutes before beginning work. 2. Remove the roof trim. (Refer to ...