How to Turn On Bluetooth in Older Hyundai Models?
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Turn on the Bluetooth function on your phone and set the phone's Bluetooth to 'Visible to All' or 'Discoverable' or 'Open for Detection'. Search for Bluetooth devices on your phone, and once found, select it to pair and connect. Once the pairing is completed, the connection is successful. After a successful Bluetooth connection, you can make and receive calls or enjoy music via the car's Bluetooth system.
Last time I drove my friend's older Hyundai, it took me a while to figure out the Bluetooth. First, make sure the audio system is in standby mode by pressing the MODE button on the left side of the steering wheel multiple times to toggle. Then, press and hold the TEL button for about 3 seconds until the audio system prompts for pairing mode. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth to search for devices and connect to one named HYUNDAI_MOBILE. For first-time use, you might need to enter the default password 0000. Remember that older cars have slower connection speeds, so don't rush to operate after pressing. Some models require ejecting the CD first before entering Bluetooth mode, which is quite an annoying design. Once connected, you can use the steering wheel buttons to skip tracks when playing music from your phone, though it occasionally disconnects and requires re-pairing.
Here's how I connect Bluetooth in my old Elantra. First, start the car to power up the infotainment system, then locate the button with a phone icon (probably near the left knob). Press it to make the screen display 'phone ready', then immediately turn on your phone's Bluetooth and refresh the device list. Look for a device named 'CAR KIT' or 'HMC DEVICE' and tap to connect. If it doesn't show up, turn the car key to ACC position and try again. Don't panic if prompted for a PIN - default codes are usually 1234 or 0000. Once connected, mark it as a trusted device in your phone's Bluetooth settings for automatic connection next time. To make calls, press the talk button on the steering wheel - sound quality might have some static (typical for older cars).