HYUNDAI SONATA 2023 Owners Manual

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To Active Launch Control
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5. Press the accelerator to the maximum and start to drive by taking your foot
off from the brake pedal within 4
seconds. The Launch Control will
operate and a message ‘Launch
Control Active” will appear.
6. To deactivate (end) Launch Control, release the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
• If you press the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal simultaneously
and take your foot off from the
accelerator pedal, the Launch
Control system will be released.
• If you do not depart within 4 seconds
while pressing the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal, the Launch
Control function will be canceled.
• Launch Control is available again
after cooling down by driving the
vehicle for at least 2 minutes.
Launch Control Limitation
If you use the Launch Control system
when the oil temperature of the
transmission is over a certain standard, a
warning message will be displayed and
the function will not work. In this case,
you should drive your vehicle fully (over
60 km/h) to lower the oil temperature
of the transmission to use the Launch
Control system.

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Drive moDe integrateD control system (if equippeD)
Drive Mode
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The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference or
road condition.
Information
If there is a problem with the
instrument cluster, the drive mode will
be in COMFORT mode and may not
change to NORMAL mode or SPORT mode.
The mode changes when you toggle the
DRIVE MODE button.
CUSTOM
SPORT
NORMAL
SMART
„„Type A
CUSTOM
SPORT+
SPORT
NORMAL
„„Type B
When COMFORT mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the instrument cluster. • NORMAL mode :
NORMAL mode helps provide smooth
driving and comfortable riding.
• SPORT mode :
SPORT mode helps provide sporty but firm riding.
• CUSTOM mode :
The driver can separately adjust
modes of each driving system.
• SMART mode :
SMART mode automatically adjusts
the driving mode (NORMAL « SPORT)
in accordance with the driver's driving habits.
• SPORT+ mode :
SPORT+ mode provides sporty but firm riding.
The drive mode will change to NORMAL
mode when the engine is restarted.
When changing the drive mode setting,
the responsiveness of Smart Cruise
Control changes.

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CUSTOM mode
In CUSTOM mode, the driver
can select separate modes and combine them on the
infotainment system screen.
• Type A
- Engine/Transmission: NORMAL/ SPORT
- Steering wheel: NORMAL/SPORT
• Type B
- Engine/Transmission : NORMAL/
SPORT/SPORT+
- Steering wheel : NORMAL/SPORT
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) :
NORMAL/SPORT
For more infomation, refer to the
separately supplied manual with your
vehicle. • When CUSTOM mode is selected
by using the DRIVE MODE button,
the CUSTOM mode indicator will
illuminate. SPORT mode SPORT mode manages the
driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting the
steering effort, the engine
and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver
performance.
• When SPORT mode is selected by
using the DRIVE MODE button, the
SPORT indicator will illuminate.
• Whenever the engine is restarted,
the Drive Mode will revert back to
NORMAL mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode from
the DRIVE MODE button.
• When SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine rpm will tend to remain raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when accelerating
Information
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.

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SPORT+ mode
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SPORT+ mode manages the
driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting the
steering effort, the engine
and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver
performance.
• When SPORT+ mode is selected by
using the DRIVE MODE switch, the
SPORT+ indicator will illuminate.
• Whenever the engine is restarted,
the Drive Mode will revert back to
NORMAL mode. If SPORT+ mode is
desired, re-select SPORT+ mode from
the DRIVE MODE switch.
• When SPORT+ mode is activated:
- The engine rpm will tend to remain raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when accelerating
Information
In SPORT+ mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease. SMART mode
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SMART mode selects the
proper driving mode among
NORMAL and SPORT by
judging the driver’s driving
habits (i.e. Economic or
Aggressive (Sportive)) from
the brake pedal depression
or the steering wheel
operation.
• Toggle the DRIVE MODE button to
select SMART mode. When SMART
mode is selected, the indicator
illuminates on the instrument cluster.
• SMART mode automatically controls
the vehicle driving, such as gear
shifting patterns and engine torque,
in accordance with the driver’s driving habits.
Information
When you dynamically drive the vehicle
in SMART mode by abruptly decelerating
or sharply turning the driving mode
changes to SPORT mode. However, it may
adversely affect fuel economy.

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Various driving situations, which you may
encounter in SMART mode
• The driving mode automatically
changes to SMART SPORT, when
you abruptly accelerate the vehicle
or repetitively operate the steering
wheel (Your driving is categorized
to be sporty.). In this mode, your
vehicle drives in a lower gear for
abrupt accelerating/decelerating
and increases the engine brake
performance.
• You may still sense the engine
braking performance, even when
you release the accelerator pedal in
SMART SPORT mode. It is because
your vehicle remains in lower gear
over a certain period of time for next
acceleration. Thus, it is a normal
driving situation, not indicating any malfunction.
• The driving mode automatically
changes to SMART SPORT mode only
in harsh driving situations. In most
of the normal driving situations, the
driving mode sets to be in SMART NORMAL mode.
Limitation of SMART mode
The SMART mode may be limited in
following situations. (The OFF indicator
illuminates in those situations.) • The driver uses the paddle shifter
(manual shift mode) :
It deactivates SMART mode. The
vehicle drives, as the driver manually
changes gear with the paddle shifter.
• The cruise control is activated :
The cruise control system may
deactivate the SMART mode when
the vehicle is controlled by the set
speed of Smart Cruise Control system.
(SMART mode is not deactivated
just by activating the cruise control
system.)
• The transmission oil temperature is
either extremely low or extremely high :
The SMART mode can be active in
most of the normal driving situations.
However, an extremely high/ low
transmission oil temperature may
temporarily deactivate the SMART
mode, because the transmission
condition is out of normal operation condition.

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Vehicle characteristic
The characteristic of each components varies according to which drive mode is
selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE switch on the steering wheel.
DCT ComponentDRIVE MODE Switch
NORMAL Mode SPORT Mode SPORT+ Mode
Engine & Driving Engine NORMAL SPORT SPORT+
REV matching NORMAL SPORT SPORTPush feel Off On (SPORT) On (SPORT+) Launch Control Off Off OnLFU* 1
Inhibit Control Off On (SPORT) On (SPORT+)
Chassis Steering NORMAL SPORT SPORT
ESC* 2
NORMAL NORMAL SPORT
(TCS* 3
OFF)
Sound ASD* 4
NORMAL SPORT SPORT+
When driving in CUSTOM mode, the REV matching/N Power Shift/Launch Control/LFU
Inhibit Control/ASD System may vary depending on the CUSTOM mode-Powertrain
system settings. *1 : Lift Foot Up
*2 : Electronic Stability Control
*3 : Traction Control System
*4 : Active Sound Design

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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
system is designed to detect the
vehicle, a pedestrian or cyclist ahead (if
equipped) in the roadway through front
radar signals and front view camera
recognition to warn the driver that a
collision is imminent, and if necessary,
apply emergency braking.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist system: • This system is only a supplemental
system and it is not intended to,
nor does it replace the need for
extreme care and attention of
the driver. The sensing range and
objects detectable by the sensors
are limited. Pay attention to the road
conditions at all times.
• Drive at posted speed limits and
accordance to road conditions.
• Always drive cautiously to prevent
unexpected and sudden situations
from occurring. FCA does not always
stop the vehicle completely.
System Setting and Activation
System setting
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• Setting Forward Safety function
The driver can activate FCA by placing
the ignition switch to the ON position
and by selecting:
‘User Settings → Driver Assistance →
Forward Safety’
- If you select ‘Active Assist’, FCA system activates. FCA produces
warning messages and warning
alarms in accordance with the
collision risk levels. Braking assist
will be applied in accordance with the collision risk.
- If you select ‘Warning Only’, FCA system activates and produces only
warning alarms in accordance with
the collision risk levels. Braking
assist will not be applied in this
setting.
- If you select ‘Off’, FCA system deactivates. If you turn the ESC off
stage 2, FCA deactivates and the
warning light comes on.
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The warning light illuminates
on the instrument cluster,
when you cancel FCA
system.
The driver can monitor the FCA ON/OFF
status on the LCD display or infotainment
system display (if equipped). Also, the
warning light illuminates when ESC
(Electronic Stability Control) is turned
off. If the warning light remains ON
when FCA is activated, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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Warning Timing
• Selecting Warning Timing
The driver can select the initial
warning activation time from the
User Settings in the LCD display
or infotainment system display (if
equipped) by selecting ‘User Settings
→ Driver Assistance → Warning Timing
→ Normal/Late’.
The options for the initial Forward
Collision Warning includes the following: - Normal: When this option is selected, the
initial Forward Collision Warning
is activated sensitively. If you feel
the warning activates too early, set
Forward Collision Warning to ‘Later’.
Even though, ‘Normal’ is selected if
the front vehicle suddenly stops the
initial warning activation time may not
seem fast. - Late:
When this option is selected, the initial
Forward Collision Warning is activated
later than normal. This setting reduces
the amount of distance between
the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist (if
equipped) ahead before the initial
warning occurs.
Select ‘Late’ when traffic is light and
when driving speed is slow.
When you accelerate suddenly to the
vehicle ahead, the warning may seem
to activate earlier even if ‘Later’ is
selected.
Information
If you change the warning timing, the
warning timing of other systems may change.
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Warning Volume
• The driver can select the warning
volume of Forward Collision Warning
in the User Settings in the
LCD display or infotainment system
display by selecting ‘User Settings →

Driver Assistance → Warning Volume
→ High/Medium/Low'.
Information
If you change the warning volume, the
warning volume of other systems may
change. Always be aware before changing the warning volume.

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Prerequisite for activation
FCA gets ready to be activated, when
‘Active Assist’ or ‘Warning Only’ under
Forward Safety is selected in the cluster
LCD display, and when the following
prerequisites are satisfied.
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is on.
- Vehicle speed is over 10 km/h (6 mph).
(FCA is only activated within a certain
speed range.)
- The system detects a pedestrian, cyclist or a vehicle in front, which may
collide with your vehicle. However,
FCA may not be activated or may only
sound a warning alarm depending on
the driving or vehicle conditions.
FCA may not operate properly according
to the frontal situation, condition of the
vehicle, the direction of pedestrian or
cyclist or speed. If you select "Warning
Only", only warnings occur.
WARNING
To avoid driver distractions, do not
attempt to set or cancel FCA while
driving the vehicle. Always completely
stop the vehicle at a safe place before
setting or canceling the system.
FCA automatically activates upon
placing the ignition switch to the ON
position. The driver can deactivate FCA
by canceling the system setting on the
cluster LCD display or infotainment
system display (if equipped).
FCA automatically deactivates upon
canceling ESC (Electronic Stability
Control). When ESC is canceled, FCA
cannot be activated in the LCD display
or infotainment system display (if
equipped). In this situation, the FCA
warning light will illuminate which is normal.
FCA Warning Message and Brake
Control
FCA produces warning messages,
warning alarms, and emergency braking
based on the level of risk of a frontal
collision, such as when a vehicle ahead
suddenly brakes, or the system detects
that a collision with a pedestrian or
cyclist is imminent.
Collision warning (First warning)
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This warning message appears on the
LCD display with a warning chime.
Additionally, some vehicle system
intervention occurs by the engine
management system to help decelerate
the vehicle.

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Your vehicle speed may decelerate
moderately.
• If FCA detects a vehicle in front, the
system operates when your vehicle
speed is between 10 km/h (6 mph)
and 180 km/h (112 mph). Maximum
vehicle speed may decrease
depending on the condition of the
vehicle ahead and surroundings.
• If FCA detects a pedestrian or cyclist
in front, the system operates when
your vehicle speed is between 10
km/h (6 mph) and 85 km/h (53
mph). Maximum vehicle speed may
decrease depending on the condition
of the pedestrian or cyclist ahead and
surroundings.
• If you select ‘Warning Only’ for the
system setting, FCA system activates
and produces only warning alarms
in accordance with the collision risk
levels. You should control the brake
directly because FCA system will not
control the brake. Emergency braking (Second
warning)
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This warning message appears on the
LCD display with a warning chime.
Additionally, some vehicle system
intervention occurs by the engine
management system to help decelerate
the vehicle. • FCA system limitedly controls the
brakes to preemptively mitigate
impact in a collision. The brake control
is maximized just before a collision.
• If FCA detects a vehicle in front, the
system operates when your vehicle
speed is above 10 km/h (6 mph) and
75 km/h (47 mph) or under. Maximum
vehicle speed may decrease
depending on the condition of the
vehicle ahead and surroundings.
• If FCA detects a pedestrian or cyclist
in front, the system operates when
your vehicle speed is between 10
km/h (6 mph) or above and under 65
km/h (40 mph). Maximum vehicle
speed may decrease depending on
the condition of the pedestrian or
cyclist ahead or surroundings.
• If you select ‘Warning Only’ for the
system setting, FCA system activates
and produces only warning alarms
in accordance with the collision risk
levels. You should control the brake
directly because FCA system will not
control the brake.