Basic ROA uses the history of a rear door being opened; Advanced ROA additionally monitors movement after the locked vehicle is parked.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Basic ROA: SE, SEL and XRT. Advanced ROA: SEL Convenience and Limited.
- Retail trim / version
- SE, SEL, XRT, SEL Convenience, Limited, Basic ROA on SE, SEL and XRT
- Required equipment / service
- Rear Occupant Alert or Advanced Rear Occupant Alert
Does the documented scope match your car?
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Published availability and qualifications
Basic ROA: SE, SEL and XRT. Advanced ROA: SEL Convenience and Limited.
- Advanced ROA on SEL Convenience and Limited
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
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Enable Setup > Vehicle > Convenience > Rear Occupant Alert.
- 02
After using a rear door, watch for the check-rear-seat message when shutting down.
- 03
On Advanced ROA, the sensor monitors for about 10 minutes after locking.
- 04
If a false horn alert occurs, unlock the doors with the smart key to stop it.
- 05
Always physically inspect the rear seats before walking away.
Important limits
- Advanced alerts may repeat up to eight times and can be affected by open windows, wind, insects, vibration or insufficient movement. Never rely on it to confirm that the rear seat is empty.
Quick checks.
- ✓Unlock the doors with the smart key to stop a false horn alert.
What happened on your vehicle?
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Hyundai Owner's Manual — Rear Occupant Alert
Relevant section or page: 5-35–5-38. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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Rear Occupant Alert | Hyundai
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