Hyundai Sonata 2020 Owner's Manual

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The mode selection button controls
the direction of the air flow through the
ventilation system.
The air flow outlet direction is cycled as
follows:
Face-Level (B, D, F)
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and f
ace. Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct the air
discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, C, D, E, F)
Air flow is directed towards the face and
the floor
.
Floor & Defrost (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount dir
ected to the side window
defrosters.
Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor
, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and side
window defrosters.
Floor & Defrost (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount dir
ected to the side window
defrosters.
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Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amoun
t of air
directed to the side window defrosters.

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Instrument panel vents
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The instrument panel vent air flow can be
directed up/down or left/right using the
vent adjustment lever.
To close the vent adjustment lever, rotate
it to the outer side till the end. To open
the vent, rotate it to the inner side.
Temperature control
Driver’s sideDriver’s sidePassenger’s sidePassenger’s side
ODN8059116ODN8059116The temperature will increase by turning
the knob to the right.
The temperature will decrease by turning
the knob to the left.
The temperature will increase or
decrease by 1 °F (0.5 °C) for each
incremental location. When set to the
lowest temperature setting, the air
conditioning will operate continuously.
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Adjusting the driver and passenger side
temperature equally
• Press the “SYNC” button to adjust the driv
er and passenger side
temperature equally.
• The passenger side temperature will be set to the same temperature as the
driver side temperature.
• Turn the driver side temperature control knob. The driver and
passenger side temperature will be
adjusted equally.
• If you rotate the passenger’s temperature control knob, the SYNC
button is off and the passenger
side temperature can be operated
individually.
Adjusting the driver and passenger side
temperatur
e individually
Press the “SYNC” button again to
adjus
t the driver and passenger side
temperature individually. The button
indicator will turn off.

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Temperature conversion
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnect
ed, the temperature mode
display will reset to Centigrade.
To change the temperature unit from °C
to °F or °F to °C :
- Automatic climate control system
Press the AUTO button for 3 seconds while pressing the OFF button.
- Instrument cluster
Go to User Settings → Other → Temperature Unit.
The temperature unit on both the cluster
LCD display and the climate control
screen will change.
Air intake control
This is used to select the outside (fresh)
air position or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control position,
push the control button.
Recirculated air position
With the recirculated air
position selected, air from the
passenger compartment will
be drawn through the heating
system and heated or cooled
according to the function
selected.
Outside (fresh) air position
With the outside (fresh) air
position selected, air enters
the vehicle from outside and
is heated or cooled according
to the function selected.
Information
Using the system primarily in Fresh mode
and Recirculation mode only when needed
is recommended for best results.
Prolonged operation of the heater in
Recirculation mode and without the A/C
ON can cause fogging of the windshield.
In addition, prolonged use of the A/C
ON in Recirculation mode may result in
excessively dry, dehumidified air in the
cabin.
WARNING
• Continued use of the climate control
system operation in Recirculation
mode for a prolonged period of
time may cause drowsiness to the
occupants in the cabin. This may lead
to loss of vehicle control which may
lead to an accident.
• Continued use of the climate control
system operation in Recirculation
mode with the A/C OFF may allow
humidity to increase inside the
cabin. This may cause condensation
to accumulate on the windshield and
obscure visibility.
• Do not sleep in your vehicle or
remain parked in your vehicle with
the windows up and either the
heater or the air conditioning ON for
prolonged periods of time. Doing so
may increase the levels of carbon
dioxide in the cabin which may lead
to serious injury or death.

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Fan speed control
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The fan speed can be set to the desired
speed by using the fan speed control
toggle switch.
More air is delivered with higher fan
speeds.
Pressing the OFF button turns off the fan.
Information
For better sound quality, fan speed may
automatically slow down for a couple
of minutes when you activate voice
recognition or hands free.
NOTICE
Operating the fan when the ignition
switch is in the ON position could cause
the battery to discharge. Operate the
fan when the engine is running.
Air conditioning
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Push the A/C button to manually turn
the air conditioning system on (indicator
light will illuminate).
Push the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.
OFF mode
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Push the OFF button of the front to
turn off the air climate control system.
However, you can still operate the mode
and air intake buttons as long as the
ignition switch is in the ON position.

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System Operation
Cooling / Ventilation
1. Select the Face Level mode.
2. Set the air intake control to fresh mode.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Select the Floor Level mode.
2. Set the air intake control to fresh mode.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
5. If desired, turn the air conditioning ON with the temperature control knob set
to heat in order to dehumidify the air
before it enters into the cabin.
If the windshield fogs up, select the Floor
& Defrost
mode or press the Front
Defrost mode.
Operation Tips
• To keep dust or unpleasant fumes fr
om entering the car through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the
air intake control to the recirculation
mode. Return the control to the to
Fresh mode when the unpleasant air
outside has diminished. This will help
keep the driver alert and comfortable.
• To help prevent the inside of the windshield from fogging, set the air
intake control to fresh mode and the
fan speed to the desired position, turn
on the air conditioning system, and
adjust the temperature control to the
desired temperature.
Air conditioning
Your HYUNDAI vehicle air conditioning
system is filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.
1. Start the engine.
2. Press the air conditioning button.
3. Set the mode to the Face Level

mode.
4. Set the air intake control to Recirculation mode temporarily to
allow the cabin to cool quickly. When
the desired temperature in the cabin
is reached, change the air intake
control back to Fresh mode.
5. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.
When maximum cooling is desired, set
the temperature control to the MAX A/C
position, then set the fan speed control
to the highest setting.
NOTICE
When using the air conditioning system,
monitor the engine temperature gauge
closely while driving up hills or in heavy
traffic when outside temperatures.
Air conditioning system operation
when climbing a steep grade or in
high outside ambient temperatures
can cause engine overheating.
Continue to use the fan, but turn the air
conditioning system off if the engine
temperature gauge indicates engine
overheating.

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Air conditioning system operation tips
• If the vehicle has been parked in dir
ect sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
escape.
• After sufficient cooling has been achieved, switch back from the
recirculated air to the fresh outside air
position.
• To help reduce moisture inside of the windows on rainy or humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system with the windows
and sunroof closed.
• Use the air conditioning system every month only for a few minutes
to ensure maximum system
performance.
• If you operate air conditioner excessively, the difference between
the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the windshield
to fog up, causing loss of visibility. In
this case, set the mode selection knob
or button to the
position and fan
speed control to the lower speed.
System Maintenance
Cabin air filter
OIK047401LOIK047401L[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air
[C] : Cabin air filter, [D] : Blower
[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core
The cabin air filter is installed behind
the glove box. It filters the dust or other
pollutants that enter the vehicle through
the heating and air conditioning system.
Have the cabin air filter replaced by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to
the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle
is being driven in severe conditions such
as dusty or rough roads, more frequent
cabin air filter inspections and changes
are required.
If the air flow rate suddenly decreases,
the system should be checked at an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also reduces the
performance of the air conditioning
system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
It is important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, damage to the compressor
and abnormal system operation may
occur. To prevent damage, the air
conditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
WARNING
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerant is
mildly flammable and
operated at high pressure,
the air conditioning system
should only be serviced
by trained and certified
technicians. It is important
that the correct type
and amount of oil and
refrigerant are used.
All refrigerants should be reclaimed
with proper equipment.
Venting refrigerants directly to the
atmosphere is harmful to individuals
and environment. Failure to heed these
warnings can lead to serious injuries.
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Air conditioning refrigerant label
You can find out which air conditioning
r
efrigerant is applied to your vehicle on
the label located inside of the hood.
ExampleExample
OHYK059001OHYK059001
Each symbols and specification on
the air conditioning refrigerant label is
represented as below:
1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of Compressor lubricant
4. Caution
5. Flammable refrigerant
6. To require registered technician to service air conditioning system

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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the
or position
during cooling operation in extremely
humid weather. The difference between
the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield could cause the
outer surface of the windshield to fog
up, causing loss of visibility could cause
an accident resulting in serious injury
or death. In this case, set the mode
selection knob or button to the

position and fan speed control knob or
button to a lower speed.
• For maximum defrost performance, set the temperature control knob
to the highest temperature setting
(rotated all the way to the right) and
the fan speed control to the highest
setting.
• If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
• Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window,
side view mirrors, and all side
windows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging up the inside of
the windshield.
NOTICE
If you start the vehicle when the
weather is cold, more adequate way to
heat the cabin is described below.
1. Turn off or lower the blower, right after engine starting, because
engine temperature is still low and
the air flow is cold.
2. After few minutes of engine warm up, turn the blower to low to medium
speed and set the temperature
control to Hot.
Manual Climate Control System
To defog inside windshield
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[A] : Type A, [B] : Type B
1. Select any fan speed except “0” position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the
or position.
4. Fresh mode air will be selected automatically. Additionally, the
air conditioning (if equipped) will
automatically operate if the mode is
selected to the
position.
If the air conditioning and fresh mode
are not selected automatically, press the
corresponding button manually.

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To defrost outside windshield
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[A] : Type A, [B] : Type B
1. Set the fan speed to the highest setting (knob rotated all the way to
the right).
2. Set the temperature control to the highest temperature setting.
3. Select the
position.
4. Fresh mode air and air conditioning (if equipped) will be selected
automatically.
Automatic Climate Control
System
To defog inside windshield
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1. Select desired fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient
temperature, fresh mode and
higher fan speed will be selected
automatically.
If the air-conditioning, fresh mode
and higher fan speed are not selected
automatically, adjust the corresponding
button or knob manually.
If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is controlled to higher fan speed.

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To defrost outside windshield
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1. Set fan speed to the highest position.
2. Set temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient
temperature and fresh mode will be
selected automatically.
If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is controlled to higher fan speed.
Defogging Logic
To reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the air
intake or air conditioning are controlled
automatically according to certain
conditions such as
or position.
To cancel or return the defogging logic,
do the following.
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Select defroster mode (
).
3. Press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds. The
process should be completed within
10 seconds after the defroster mode
(
) is selected.
The LED indicator on the air intake
button will blink 3 times to indicate that
the defogging logic has been disabled.
Repeat the steps again to re-enable the
defogging logic.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog logic
status.
Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Press the defroster button (
).
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times within 3
seconds.
The automatic climate control
information screen will blink 3 times to
indicate that the defogging logic has
been disabled.
Repeat the steps again to re-enable the
defogging logic.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog logic
status.