Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2013 Owner's Manual
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Cruise SET indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise function switch (SET- or RES+) is
ON.
The cruise SET indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated when
the cruise control switch (SET- or RES+)
is pushed. The cruise SET indicator light
does not illuminate when the cruise con-
trol switch (CANCEL) is pushed or the
system is disengaged.Electric power steering
(EPS) system warning light
This indicator light comes on after the
engine start/stop button is turned to the
ON position and then it will go out.
This light also comes on when the EPS
needs repairs. If it comes on while driv-
ing, have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Key reminder warning chime
(if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened while the
smart key is in the vehicle with the
engine start/stop button in ACC or the
smart key is in the smart key holder with
the engine start/stop button in OFF, the
key reminder warning chime will sound.
The chime sounds until the smart key is
removed from the smart key holder or the
driver’s door is closed.SETEPS
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Warning on the LCD screen
(if equipped)
Key is not in vehicle
If the smart key is not in the vehicle and
if any door is opened or closed with the
engine start/stop button in ACC, ON, or
START, the warning illuminates on the
LCD screen. The chime also sounds for 5
seconds when the smart key is not in the
vehicle and any door is closed.
Key is not detected
If the smart key is not in the vehicle or is
not detected and you push the engine
start/stop button, the warning illuminates
on the LCD screen for 10 seconds.
Low key battery
When the smart key in the vehicle dis-
charges, the warning illuminates on the
LCD screen for 10 seconds.
Replace the battery with a new one. If it
is not possible, you can start the engine
by inserting the smart key into the smart
key holder and pushing the engine
start/stop button.
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Press brake pedal to start engine
If the engine start/stop button turns to the
ACC position twice by pushing the
engine start/stop button repeatedly with-
out pressing the brake pedal, the warn-
ing illuminates on the LCD screen for 10
seconds to indicate that you should
press the brake pedal to start the engine.
Shift to "P"
If you push the engine start/stop button
with the engine start/stop button ON and
the shift lever not in P(Park), the warning
illuminates on the LCD screen for 10 sec-
onds to indicate that you should press
the engine start/stop button with the shift
lever in P(Park) to turn off the engine.
Remove key
When you turn off the engine with the
smart key in the smart key holder, the
warning illuminates on the LCD screen
for 10 seconds.
Push the smart key inward and pull it out
from the smart key holder.
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Insert key
If you push the engine start/stop button
while the "Key is not detected" illumi-
nates on the LCD screen, the warning
illuminates for 10 seconds.
Press start button again
If there is a problem with the engine
start/stop button system, the warning illu-
minates for 10 seconds to indicate that
you could start the engine by pressing
the engine start/stop button while press-
ing the brake pedal.
If the warning illuminates each time you
push the engine start/stop button, take
your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the system checked.
Shift to "P" to start engine
If you try to start the engine with the shift
lever not in P(Park), the warning illumi-
nates for 10 seconds on the LCD screen.
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Low tire pressure
When one or more of your tires is signifi-
cantly under-inflated, the warning light
comes on.
The low tire pressure telltale will illumi-
nate after it blinks for approximately one
minute when there is a problem with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
If this occurs, have the system checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
For details, refer to the TPMS on chapter 6.
Low washer fluid
This warning light indicates the washer
fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill the
washer fluid as soon as possible.
Parking assist warning
Displays the area an obstacle is detected
while moving rearward.
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Check brake
If the 'Check brake' is displayed this indi-
cates there may be a malfunction with
the brake system or with the regenerative
brake system. Refer to page 4-56 for the
related information. Have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
Check charging system
This warning will illuminate along with an
indicator light and warning chime if there
is a malfunction with the LDC (Low volt-
age DC inverter) system.
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NOTICE
The 'Check Charging system' warning
may occur when the battery voltage
level is too low. However, once the bat-
tery is charged by the engine, the warn-
ing may turn off.
Check active air flap system
This warning will be illuminated as fol-
lows:
- If an actuator flap malfunction is detected
- If an actuator air flap controller mal-
function is detected
- If the air flap does not open when
required.
When all the conditions causing the warn-
ing to be illuminated have been cleared,
the warning will turn off.
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WARNING
Driving with the 'check brake' on is
dangerous. Have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
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NOTICE
• The above warning message may
appear even though the active air flap
has not malfunctioned. If this occurs,
check the air flap for foreign matter
or if the flap has frozen.
• If the active air flap has frozen, the
warning message may not illuminate
immediately.
State of charge
This State of Charge(SOC) gauge indi-
cates the remaining Hybrid battery power.
If the SOC is near L level, the vehicle
automatically operates the engine to
charge the battery. However, if the service
indicator and MIL(Malfunction indicator
lamp) turn on when the State of
Charge(SOC) is near L(Low), the vehicle
should be towed. Refer to chapter 6 for
towing information.
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CAUTION
Never try to start the vehicle if the
fuel tank is empty. In this condition,
the engine cannot charge the high
voltage battery of the hybrid sys-
tem. If you try to start the vehicle
when the fuel is empty, the high
voltage battery will become dis-
charged and be damaged.
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Refuel now to prevent Hybrid battery
damage
If the fuel tank is nearly empty, a message
“Refuel now to prevent Hybrid battery
damage!” will appear on the LCD display.
Also, the chime will sound several times.
You must stop and obtain additional fuel
as soon as possible.
Hybrid system warning! Safely stop
and do not drive
If the hybrid system error occurs, a mes-
sage “Hybrid system warning! Safely
stop and do not drive” will appear on the
LCD display and the Ready indicator will
blink. Also, the chime will sound until the
problem is resolved.
Have the vehicle towed to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer to inspect the hybrid
system.
Hybrid battery low! Safely stop and
shift to “P”
If the SOC (State Of Charge) is very low,
a message “Hybrid battery low! Safely
stop and shift to “P”” will appear on the
LCD display.
To charge the hybrid battery, stop in a
safe place and move the shift gear to the
P(Park) position as soon as possible.
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CAUTION
Avoid driving with very low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could
damage the hybrid battery.
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Hybrid battery low! Do not start
engine
If the engine does not start and SOC
(State Of Charge) is very low, a message
“Hybrid battery low! Do not start engine”
will appear on the LCD display. Also, the
chime will sound until the problem is
resolved.
Have the vehicle towed to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer to inspect the hybrid
system and the engine.
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The rearview camera will activate when
the back-up light is ON with the engine
start/stop button ON and the shift lever in
the R position.
This system is a supplemental system
that shows behind the vehicle through
the monitor while backing-up.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
The rearview camera may not operate
normally, in extremely high or low
temperatures (operating temperature :
-13°F~149°F (-20°C~65°C)).
The hazard warning flasher should be
used whenever you find it necessary to
stop the car in a hazardous location.
When you must make such an emer-
gency stop, always pull off the road as far
as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on
by pushing in the hazard switch. This
causes all turn signal lights to blink. The
hazard warning lights will operate even if
the vehicle is off.
To turn the hazard warning lights off,
push the switch a second time.
REAR VIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
This system is a supplementary
function only. It is the responsi-
bility of the driver to always
check the inside/outside rearview
mirror and the area behind the
vehicle before and while backing
up.
Always keep the camera lens
clean. If the lens is covered with
foreign matter, the camera may
not operate normally.
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