towing Hyundai Sonata 2020 User Guide

07
7-19
WARNING
If your vehicle is equipped with a
rollover sensor, place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF or ACC position
when the vehicle is being towed.
The side impact and curtain air bag
may deploy if the sensor detects the
situation as a rollover.
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ACC position.
2. Place the shift button in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift button in N
(Neutral) when being towed with the
front wheels on the ground can cause
internal damage to the transmission.
Emergency Towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow
truck service.

08
8-11
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and filter RE
very 3,000 miles or
6 months A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filter RMore frequently C, E
Spark plugs RMore frequently A, B, H, I, K
Automatic transmission fluid
(if equipped) R Every 60,000 miles A, C, E, F, G, I
Front brake disc/pads, calipers IMore frequently C, D, G, H
Rear brake shoes or disc/pads IMore frequently C, D, G, F
Parking brake IMore frequently C, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/ lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint I
More frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Suspension mounting bolts IMore frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Drive shafts and boots IEvery 3,000 miles or
6 months C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit) R
More frequently C, E
Severe Driving Conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16
km) in freezing temperature
B. Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread
roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather E. Driving in sandy areas
F. Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F
(32°C)
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H. Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J. Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

08
8-15
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Smartstream G2.5 GDi)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and filter RE
very 3,750 miles or
6 months A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filter RMore frequently C, E
Spark plugs RMore frequently A, B, H, I, K
Automatic transmission fluid
(if equipped) R Every 60,000 miles A, C, E, F, G, I
Front brake disc/pads, calipers IMore frequently C, D, G, H
Rear brake shoes or disc/pads IMore frequently C, D, G, F
Parking brake IMore frequently C, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/ lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint I
More frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Suspension mounting bolts IMore frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Drive shafts and boots IEvery 3,750 miles or
6 months C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit) R
More frequently C, E
Severe Driving Conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16
km) in freezing temperature
B. Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread
roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather E. Driving in sandy areas
F. Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F
(32°C)
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H. Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J. Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

I
I-5
Clock ..................................................................\
................................................ 5-150
Clothes hanger ........................................................................\
........................... 5-150
Crankcase emission control system ..................................................................... 8-68
Cup holder ........................................................................\
................................. 5-145
Curtain air bags ........................................................................\
............................ 3-41
D
Daytime running light (DRL) ........................................................................\
...... 5-74
Defroster ..............................................................\
.............................................. 5-142
Dimensions .............................................................\
............................................... 2-7
Door locks ........................................................................\
.................................... 5-31Central door lock/unlock switch ..................................................................... 5-33
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................................................\
. 5-35
Auto door lock/unlock features ....................................................................... 5-34
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ............................................... 5-31
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ................................................. 5-32
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system ................................................................ 5-36
Drive mode integrated control system ................................................................ 6-37
Drive mode ........................................................................\
.............................. 6-37
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) ...................................................................... 6-79 Leading vehicle departure alert ....................................................................... 6-84
Driver position memory system........................................................................\
... 5-39 Storing positions into memory ........................................................................\
5-39
Easy access function ........................................................................\
............... 5-41
Driver’s air bag ........................................................................\
............................ 3-39
Driving at night ........................................................................\
.......................... 6-134
Driving in flooded areas ........................................................................\
............ 6-135
Driving in the rain ........................................................................\
...................... 6-134
E
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........................................................................\
..... 5-42
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...................................................................... 6-29
Emergency towing ........................................................................\
....................... 7-19
Emergency trunk safety release ........................................................................\
... 5-66

IndexI-16
Tires and wheels ........................................................................\
.................. 2-9, 8-34 Tire care ........................................................................\
................................... 8-34
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures .................................................... 8-34
Check tire inflation pressure ........................................................................\
... 8-35
Tire rotation ........................................................................\
............................. 8-36
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................................................... 8-36
Tire replacement ........................................................................\
...................... 8-37
Wheel replacement ........................................................................\
.................. 8-38
Tire maintenance ........................................................................\
..................... 8-38
Tire traction ........................................................................\
............................. 8-38
Tire sidewall labeling ........................................................................\
.............. 8-38
Tire terminology and definitions ..................................................................... 8-42
All Season Tires ........................................................................\
...................... 8-44
Summer Tires ........................................................................\
.......................... 8-44
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
............................... 8-44
Radial-Ply Tires ........................................................................\
....................... 8-45
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ........................................................................\
........... 8-45
Towing ..................................................................\
............................................... 7-18
Trailer towing ........................................................................\
............................ 6-144
Trip computer ........................................................................\
.............................. 4-31 Average fuel economy ........................................................................\
............. 4-31
Instant fuel economy ........................................................................\
............... 4-31
Accumulated Info display ........................................................................\
....... 4-32
Driving Info display ........................................................................\
................ 4-32
Digital speedometer ........................................................................\
................ 4-33
Auto Stop accumulated time ........................................................................\
... 4-33
Smart shift ........................................................................\
............................... 4-33
Trunk ...................................................................\
................................................. 5-65
Turn signals.............................................................\
............................................. 5-79
U
USB charger ........................................................................\
............................... 5-147