key Hyundai Sonata 2004 Owner's Guide

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 49
B490A02Y-AATINTERIOR LIGHT
The interior courtesy light has three buttons.
The three buttons are:
o DOORIn the " DOOR " position, the interior courtesy
light comes on when any door is opened regard-
less of the ignition key position. The light goes
out gradually 6 seconds after the door is closed.
o ONIn the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.
Do not leave this button pressed for an ex-
tended period of time when the vehicle is not
running.
o OFFIn the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all
times even though a door is open.
B480B01Y-AATMAP LIGHT (without sunroof)
(If installed)
Push in the map light switch to turn the light on
or off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map light at night or as a
personal light for the driver and the passenger.
B480A01Y-AATMAP LIGHT (with sunroof)
The two map light switches are located on both
sides of the interior light. Push in the map light
switch to turn the light on or off.
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Map Light Switch
lnterior Light Switch
With Sunroof
Without sunroof

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B530A01A-AATPARKING BRAKE
Always engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the car. This also turns on the parking brake
indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or
"START" position. Before driving away, be sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the
indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up and
press the thumb button. Then, while holding
the button in, lower the brake lever.
B540A01S-GATTRUNK LID
Remote Trunk Lid Release
To open the trunk lid without using the key pull
up the lid release lever.
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down
on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is
securely fastened, try to pull it up again.
WARNING:The trunk lid should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car and serious illness
or death may result. See additional warnings
concerning exhaust gases on page 2-2.
B540B04Y-AATTrunk Lid Knob Lock (If installed)
If the trunk lid lock knob (located near the latch)
is in the "LOCK" position when the trunk lid is
closed, it will not be possible to open the trunk
lid by using the remote release. In this instance,
use the master key to unlock and open the trunk
lid.
To allow the trunk lid to be opened with the
remote release, push the trunk lid lock knob
down, to the opposite direction of the "LOCK"
position.
NOTE:Doors and trunk should be kept locked and
keys be kept out of the reach of children.
Parents also should teach their children
about the dangers of playing in trunks.
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B540C02Y-AATTo unlock using the key
To open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock. The trunk compartment
light goes on when the trunk lid is opened.
B540B02Y-AATTrunk Lid Emergency Latch Release
Your vehicle is equipped with a glow-in-the dark
emergency trunk release lever located inside
the trunk. It will glow after the trunk is closed.
When pulled, this lever will release the trunk
latch mechanism and open the trunk.
NOTE:o If a person is locked in the trunk by one's
own will or by another person or by
accident, pull the emergency trunk re-
lease lever on the passenger side of the
inside panel of the trunk. This will open
the trunk lid.o HYUNDAI recommends that cars be kept
locked and keys be kept out of the reach
of children, and that parents teach their
children about the dangers of playing in
trunks.
WARNING:Parents should teach children about the
emergency trunk release lever in their ve-
hicle and how to open the trunk lid if they
are accidentally locked in the trunk.
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B545C01YPull to open the trunk

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B600A01HP-GATSTEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever forward driver and hold it to
unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. After adjustment, release the lever.
WARNING:Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel
while driving as this may result in loss of
control of the vehicle and serious injury or
death.
B611A01Y-AATREAR SEAT ARM REST (If installed)
This arm rest is located in the center of the rear
seat back.
B611A02YB600A02Y
B500D07O-GATPOWER OUTLET (If installed)
These supply 12V electric power to operate
electric accessories or equipment only when
the key is in the "ON" or "ACC" position.
WARNING:Do not use electric accessories or equip-
ment other than the Hyundai genuine parts
in the socket.
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H240B04O-GAT1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
The radio unit may be operated when the ignition
key is in the "ACC" or "ON" position. Press the
knob to switch the power on. The LCD shows
the radio frequency in the radio mode or the tape
direction indicator in the tape mode. To switch
the power off, press the knob again.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the
volume and turn the knob counterclockwise to
reduce the volume.
2. BASS Control Knob
Press to pop the knob out and turn to the left or
right for the desired bass tone.
BAL (Balance Control) Knob
Pull the bass control knob further out. Turn the
control knob clockwise to emphasize right
speaker sound. (Left speaker sound will be
attenuated)
When the control knob is turned counterclock-
wise, left speaker sound will be emphasized.
(Right speaker sound will be attenuated)
3. TREB (Treble Control) Knob
Press to pop the knob out and turn to the left or
right for the desired treble tone.
FAD (Fader Control) Knob
Pull the treble control knob further out.
Turn the control knob counterclockwise to
emphasize front speaker sound. (Rear speaker
sound will be attenuated)
When the control knob is turned clockwise, rear
speaker sound will be emphasized.
(Front speaker sound will be attenuated)
4. TUNE (Manual) Select Button
Press the side or side to increase or to decrease
the frequency. Press either button and hold
down to continuously scroll. Release button
once the desired station is reached.
SEEK Operation
(Automatic Channel Selection)
Press the TUNE select button 1 sec or
more.Releasing will automatically tune to the
next available station with a beep sound.
When the ( ) side is pressed longer than 1
second, releasing will automatically tune to the
next higher frequency and when the ( ) side
is pressed longer than 1 second, releasing will
automatically tune to the next lower frequency.
5. BAND Selector
Pressing the button changes the AM, FM1
and FM2 bands. The mode selected is dis-
played on LCD.
6. PRESET STATION SELECT Button
Six (6) stations for AM, FM1 and FM2 respec-
tively can be preset in the electronic memory
circuit on this unit.
HOW TO PRESET STATIONS
Six AM and twelve FM stations may be pro-
grammed into the memory of the radio. Then, by
simply pressing the band select button and/or
one of the six station select buttons, you may
recall any of these stations instantly. To pro-
gram the stations, follow these steps:
o Press band selector to set the band for AM,
FM1, or FM2.
o Select the desired station to be stored by
seek or manual tuning.
o Determine the preset station select button
you wish to use to access that station.
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H260B04E-AAT1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
The radio unit may be operated when the ignition
key is in the "ACC" or "ON" position. Press the
knob to switch the power on. The LCD shows
the radio frequency in the radio mode or the CD
track indicator in either the CD mode or CD
AUTO CHANGER mode. To switch the power
off, press the knob again.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the
volume and turn the knob counterclockwise to
reduce the volume.
BALANCE Control
Pull and turn the control knob clockwise to
emphasize right speaker sound (Left speaker
sound will be attenuated). When the control
knob is turned counterclockwise, left speaker
sound will be emphasized. (Right speaker sound
will be attenuated)
2. FAD (Fader Control) Knob
Turn the control knob counterclockwise to em-
phasize front speaker sound. (Rear speaker
sound will be attenuated) When the control knob
is turned clockwise, rear speaker sound will be
emphasized. (Front speaker sound will be at-
tenuated)
3. BASS Control Knob
Press to pop the knob out and turn to the left or
right for the desired bass tone.
TREB (Treble Control) Knob
Pull the bass control knob further out. Turn to the
left or right for the desired treble tone.
4. SCAN Button
When the scan button is pressed, the frequency
will increase and the receivable stations will be
tuned in one after another, receiving each sta-
tion for 5 seconds. To stop scanning, press the
scan button again.
5. TUNE (Manual) Select Button
Press the ( ) side or ( ) side to increase or to
decrease the frequency. Press either button
and hold down to continuously scroll. Release
button once the desired station is reached.
SEEK Operation
(Automatic Channel Selection)
Press the TUNE select button for 1 sec or more.
Releasing it will automatically tune to the next
available station with a beep sound.
When the ( ) side is pressed longer than 1
second, releasing will automatically tune to the
next higher frequency and when the ( ) side is
pressed longer than 1 second, releasing will
automatically tune to the next lower frequency.
6. BAND Selector
Pressing the button changes the AM, FM1
and FM2 bands. The mode selected is dis-
played on LCD.
7. PRESET STATION SELECT Button
Six (6) stations for AM, FM or FM2 respectively
can be preset in the electronic memory circuit
on this unit.
HOW TO PRESET STATIONS
Six AM and twelve FM stations may be pro-
grammed into the memory of the radio. Then, by
simply pressing the band select button and/or
one of the six station select buttons, you may
recall any of these stations instantly. To pro-
gram the stations, follow these steps:
FM/AM

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H290B04E-GAT1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
The radio unit may be operated when the ignition
key is in the "ACC" or "ON" position. Press the
button to switch the power on. The display
shows the radio frequency in the radio mode,
the tape direction indicator in the tape mode or
CD track in either the CD mode or CD AUTO
CHANGER mode. To switch the power off,
press the button again.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the
volume and turn the knob counterclockwise to
reduce the volume.
2. BASS/BALANCE Control Knob
BASS Control Knob
Press to pop the knob out. To increase the bass,
rotate the knob clockwise, while to decrease the
bass, rotate the knob counterclockwise.
BALANCE Control knob
Pull the Bass control knob out further. Rotate the
knob clockwise to emphasize right speaker
sound. (Left speaker sound will be attenuated)
When the control knob is turned counterclock-
wise, left speaker sound will be emphasized
(Right speaker sound will be attenuated).
3. TREBLE/FAD Knob
TREBLE Control Knob
Press to pop the knob out and turn to the left or
right for the desired treble tone.
FAD (Fader Control) Knob
Pull the Bass control knob out further. Turn the
control knob counterclockwise to emphasize
front speaker sound. (Rear speaker sound will
be attenuated) When the control knob is turned
clockwise, rear speaker sound will be empha-
sized. (Front speaker sound will be attenuated)
4. TUNE (Manual) Select Button
Press the ( ) side or ( ) side to increase or to
decrease the frequency. Press either button
and hold down to continuously scroll, Release
button once the desired station is reached.
SEEK Operation (Automatic Channel
Selection)
Press the TUNE select button for 0.5 sec or
more. Releasing it will automatically tune to the
next available station with a beep sound.
When the ( ) side is pressed longer than 0.5
second, releasing will automatically tune to the
next higher frequency and when the ( ) side is
pressed longer than 0.5 second, releasing will
automatically tune to the next lower frequency.
5. PRESET STATION Select Buttons
Six (6) stations for AM, FM1 and FM2 respec-
tively can be preset in the electronic memory
circuit.
HOW TO PRESET STATIONS
Six AM and twelve FM stations may be pro-
grammed into the memory of the radio. Then, by
simply pressing the band select button and/or
one of the six station select buttons, you may
recall any of these stations instantly. To pro-
gram the stations, follow these steps:
o Press band selector to set the band for AM,
FM1 or FM2.
o Select the desired station to be stored by
seek or manual tuning.
o Determine the preset station select button
you wish to use to access that station.
o Press the station select button for more than
two seconds. A select button indicator will
show in the display indicating which select
button you have depressed. The frequency
display will flash after it has been stored into
the memory with a beep sound. You should
then release the button, and proceed to
program the next desired station. A total of
18 stations can be programmed by selecting
one AM and two FM station per button.
o When completed, any preset station may be
recalled by selecting AM, FM1 or FM2 band
and the appropriate station button.

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6. BAND Selector
Pressing the button changes the AM, FM1
and FM2 bands. The mode selected is shown
on the display.
7. EQUALIZER Button
Press the EQ button to select the CLASSIC,
JAZZ, ROCK and DEFEAT MODE for the
desired tone quality. Each press of the button
changes the display as follows;
FM/AM
8. Best Station Memory Button (BSM)
(If installed)
When the BSM button is pressed for two sec-
onds or longer, the six channels from the high-
est field intensity are selected next and stored
in memory. The stations selected are stored in
the sequence frequency from the first preset
key.
SCAN Button (If installed)
When the scan button is pressed, the frequency
will increase and the receivable stations will be
tuned in one after another, receiving each sta-
tion for 5 seconds. To stop scanning, press the
scan button again.CLASSIC → JAZZ → ROCK → DEFEAT
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!CAUTION:o Do not place beverages close to the
audio system. The playback mechanism
may be damaged if you spill them.
o Do not impact on the audio system, or
the playback mechanism could be dam-
aged.

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B870A01A-AATANTENNA
Fixed Rod Antenna (If installed)B870B01Y-AATPower Antenna (If installed)
Your car uses a fixed rod antenna to receive
both AM and FM broadcast signals.
This antenna is a removable type. To remove
the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To install
the antenna, turn it clockwise.The antenna will automatically be extended
when the radio power switch is turned "ON"
while the ignition key is in either the "ON" or
"ACC" position. The antenna will automatically
be retracted and stored when either the radio
power switch is turned "OFF" or the ignition key
is set to the "LOCK" position.
NOTE:o Before turning on the radio, make sure
that no one is near the antenna.
o Before entering an automatic car wash
or a place with a low height clearance, be
sure that the antenna is retracted and
stored.
o If the antenna is dirty, be sure to clean it
in order to avoid an operation malfunc-
tion.CAUTION:o Be sure to remove the antenna before
washing the car in an automatic car
wash or it may be damaged.
o When reinstalling your antenna, it is
important that it is fully tightened to
ensure proper reception.
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2. DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
Before starting the engine ................................................................ 2-3
Key position ..................................................................................... 2-3
Starting.............................................................................................2-4
Operating the manual transaxle ....................................................... 2-5
Automatic transaxle ......................................................................... 2-7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .....................................................2-10
Traction Control System (TCS) .....................................................2-11
Good braking practices..................................................................2-12
Driving for economy.......................................................................2-13
Winter Driving.................................................................................2-13
Trailer or vehicle towing ................................................................. 2-16
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