ECO mode HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 2021 User Guide
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Turn Signal Indicator Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal 
indicator stalk.
If any of the following occur, there may be 
a malfunction with the turn signal system.
 -The turn signal indicator light 
illuminates but does not blink
 -The turn signal indicator light blinks 
rapidly
 -The turn signal indicator light does not 
illuminate at all
If any of these conditions occur, have 
your vehicle inspected by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer.
Headlamp Warning Light  
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
•	 When you place the Engine Start/Stop 
button to the ON position.
 -The LED headlight warning light 
illuminates for approximately 3 
seconds and then goes off.
•	 Whenever there is a malfunction with 
the LED headlight.
If this occurs, have the vehicle 
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer.
This warning light blinks:
Whenever there is a malfunction with a 
LED headlight related part. If this occurs, 
we recommend that you have the vehicle 
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer.
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED 
Headlight warning light on or blinking can 
reduce LED headlight life.
Ready indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
 -ON : Normal driving is possible.
 -OFF : Normal driving is not possible, 
or a problem has occurred.
 -Blinking : Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF 
or blinks, there is a problem with the 
system. If this occurs, we recommend 
that you have the vehicle inspected by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
EV mode indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is driven by the electric 
motor.   
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Low Pressure
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This warning message is displayed if the 
tire pressure is low. The corresponding 
tire on the vehicle will be illuminated.
For more information, refer to "Tire 
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in 
chapter 7.
Lights Mode
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This indicator displays which exterior 
light is selected using the lighting 
control.
Wiper
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This indicator displays which wiper speed 
is selected using the wiper control.
Low washer fluid (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the washer 
fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.
Low fuel
This message is displayed if the fuel tank 
is almost out of fuel.
When this message is displayed, the low 
fuel level warning light in the cluster will 
come on.
It is recommended to look for the nearest 
fueling station and refuel as soon as 
possible.
Engine has overheated
This message is displayed when the 
engine coolant temperature is above 
120°C (248°F). This means that the 
engine is overheated and may be 
damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer to 
“Overheating” section in chapter 7.   
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Check Hybrid system
This message is displayed when there 
is a problem with the hybrid system. 
Refrain from driving when the warning 
message is displayed.
If this occurs, we recommend that 
you have the vehicle inspected by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Stop safely and check Hybrid system
This message is displayed when there is 
a problem with the hybrid system. The 
“
” indicator will blink and a warning 
chime will sound until the problem is 
solved. Refrain from driving when the 
warning message is displayed.
If this occurs, we recommend that 
you have the vehicle inspected by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check Hybrid system. Do not start 
engine
This message is displayed when the 
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low. 
A warning chime will sound until the 
problem is solved. Refrain from driving 
when the warning message is displayed.
If this occurs, we recommend that 
you have the vehicle inspected by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Stop safely and check power supply
This message is displayed when there is 
a problem in the power supply system.
If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe 
location and tow your vehicle to the 
nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer and 
have the vehicle inspected.
Check virtual engine sound system
This message is displayed when there is 
a problem with the Virtual Engine Sound 
System (VESS).
If this occurs, we recommend that 
you have the vehicle inspected by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery 
damage
This message is displayed when the fuel 
tank is nearly empty.
You should refill the fuel tank to prevent 
hybrid battery damage.
Refill inverter coolant
This message is displayed when the 
inverter coolant is nearly empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
Park with engine On to charge 
battery
This message is displayed when the 
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low.
If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe 
location and wait until the hybrid battery 
is charged.
Start engine to avoid battery 
discharge
This message is displayed to inform the 
driver the 12V battery may be discharged 
if the ignition switch is in ON position 
(without the 
 indicator ON).
Set the vehicle to the ready () mode 
to prevent the 12V battery from being 
discharged.      
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LCD Display Modes
ModesSymbol Explanation
Trip Computer
This mode displays driving information such as the 
tripmeter, fuel economy, etc.
Turn By Turn (TBT)
This mode displays the state of the navigation.
Drive Assist  
(if equipped)
This mode displays the state of: - Smart Cruise Control system
Lane Following Assist system 
Lane Keeping Assist system
 -Driver Attention Warning system 
 -Tire pressure
User Settings
The User Settings menu provides user options for 
a variety of settings including door lock/unlock 
features, convenience features, driver assistance 
settings, etc.
Master Warning
The Warning mode displays warning messages 
related to the vehicle when one or more systems is 
not operating normally.
The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable 
to your vehicle.   
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Instrument Cluster
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Trip computer mode
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The trip computer mode displays 
information related to vehicle driving 
parameters including fuel economy, trip 
meter information and vehicle speed.
For more information, refer to "Trip 
Computer" in this chapter.
Turn By Turn (TBT) mode 
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This mode displays the state of the 
navigation.
Driving Assist mode
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This mode displays the state of Smart 
Cruise Control system, Lane Following 
Assist system, Lane Keeping Assist 
system and Driver Attention Warning 
system.
For more information, refer to each 
system information in chapter 6.
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Tire Pressure
This mode displays information related to 
Tire Pressure.
For more information, refer to "Tire 
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in 
chapter 7.    
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Master warning mode
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This warning light informs the driver the 
following situations.
 -Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 
system malfunction (if equipped) 
 -Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 
radar blocked (if equipped) 
 -Blind-Spot Collision Warning system 
malfunction (if equipped) 
 -Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar 
blocked (if equipped) 
 -Lamp malfunction (if equipped) 
 -LED headlamp malfunction (if 
equipped) 
 -High Beam Assist malfunction (if 
equipped) 
 -Smart Cruise Control malfunction (if 
equipped) 
 -Smart Cruise Control system radar 
blocked (if equipped) 
 -Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)
The Master Warning Light illuminates 
if one or more of the above warning 
situations occur. At this time, a Master 
Warning icon (
) will appear beside 
the User Settings icon (), on the LCD 
display.
If the warning situation is solved, the 
master warning light will be turned 
off and the Master Warning icon will 
disappear.
User settings mode
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In this mode, you can change the 
settings of the instrument cluster, doors, 
lamps, etc.
1. Head-Up Display
2. Driver Assistance
3. Door
4. Lights
5. Sound
6. Convenience
7. Service interval
8. Other
9. ECO vehicle
10. Language
11. Reset
The information provided may differ 
depending on which functions are 
applicable to your vehicle.     
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3. Door
ItemsExplanation
Auto Lock •	
Disable : The auto door lock operation will be deactivated.
•	 Enable on Speed: All doors will be automatically locked when the 
vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph (15 km/h).
•	 Enable on Shift: All doors will be automatically locked if the 
automatic transmission shift button is pressed from the P (Park) 
position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position. 
(Vehicle is in the ready mode)
Auto Unlock •	
Disable : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
•	 On key out/Vehicle Off : All doors will be automatically unlocked 
when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the 
Engine Start/Stop button is set to the OFF position.
•	 On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the 
automatic transmission shift button is pressed to P (Park) position. 
(Vehicle is in the ready mode)
Two Press Unlock •	
Off: The two press unlock function will be deactivated. Therefore, 
all doors will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed.
•	 On: Only the driver’s door will unlock if the door unlock button is 
pressed. When the door unlock button is pressed again within 4 
seconds, the remaining doors will unlock.
Horn Feedback To activate or deactivate the horn feedback.
If the horn feedback is activated, after locking the door by pressing 
the lock button on the remote key, and pressing it again within 4 
seconds, the horn feedback sound will operate once to indicate that 
all doors are locked (if equipped with remote key).
Smart Trunk To activate or deactivate the smart trunk.
For more information, refer to “Smart trunk” in chapter 5.
4. Lights
Items
Explanation
One Touch Turn 
Signal •	
Off: The one touch turn signal function will be deactivated.
•	 3, 5, 7 Flashes: The turn signal indicator will blink 3, 5, or 7 times 
when the turn signal lever is moved slightly.
For more information, refer to “Lighting” in chapter 5.
Ambient Light 
Brightness To adjust the brightness of the ambient light.
Ambient Light Color To select the ambient light color.
Headlight Delay •	
To activate or deactivate the headlamp delay function.
For more information, refer to “Lighting” in chapter 5.
High Beam Assist •	
To activate or deactivate High Beam Assist (HBA) system.
For more information, refer to “High Beam Assist (HBA)” in 
chapter 5.    
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8. Other
ItemsExplanation
Fuel Econ. Reset •	
Off: The average fuel economy will not reset automatically 
whenever refueling.
•	 After ignition: When the engine has been OFF for 4 hours or 
longer the average fuel economy will reset automatically.
•	 After refueling: The average fuel economy will reset 
automatically after adding 1.6 gallons (6 liters) of fuel or more 
and after driving speed exceeds 1 mph (1 km/h).
For more information, refer to “Trip Computer” in this 
chapter.
Speed Unit (if equipped) To select the speed unit. (km/h, MPH)
Fuel Econ. Unit To select the fuel economy unit.
Temperature Unit To select the temperature unit. (°C,°F)
Tire Pressure Unit To select the tire pressure unit. (psi, kPa, bar)
9. ECO vehicle
Items
Explanation
Coasting Guide •	
Enable Coasting Guide : On/Off
To inform driver when taking foot off from accelerator pedal 
by getting information from Navigation system.
•	 Sound
To adjust the sound of coasting guide.
Start Coasting •	
Early/Normal/Late
To select options when Coasting Pop-up is displayed.
10. Language (if equipped)
Items Explanation
Language Choose the language. You can choose the language in infotainment 
system. (if equipped)
11. Reset
Items
Explanation
Reset You can reset the menus in the User Settings Mode. All menus in the 
User Settings Mode are reset to factory settings, except language 
and service interval.
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The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable 
to your vehicle.   
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Trip Computer
The trip computer is a microcomputer-
controlled driver information system that 
displays information related to driving.
 Information
Some driving information stored in the 
trip computer (for example Average 
Vehicle Speed) resets if the battery is 
disconnected.
Trip modes
!ŸAverage Fuel Economy
!Ÿ Instant Fuel Economy Fuel Economy
Accumulated Info
Drive Info
Digital Speedometer
!Ÿ
Tripmeter
!Ÿ Fuel Economy
!Ÿ Timer
!Ÿ Tripmeter
!Ÿ Fuel Economy
!Ÿ Timer
Drive Mode
Engine Coolant Temperature
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To change the trip mode, toggle the “, ” switch on the steering wheel.
Average fuel economy/ 
Instant fuel economy
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Average Fuel Economy (1)
•	
The average fuel economy is 
calculated by the total driving 
distance and fuel consumption since 
the last average fuel econ om y reset.
•	The average fuel economy can 
be reset both manually and 
automatically.
Manual reset
To clear the average fuel economy 
manually, press the OK button on the 
steering wheel for more than 1 second 
when the average fuel economy is 
displayed.    
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Automatic reset
To automatically reset the average fuel 
economy after refueling, select the "Fuel 
Econ. Reset" mode in the User Settings 
menu on the LCD display.
 -After Ignition: When the engine has 
been OFF for 4 hours or longer the 
average fuel economy will reset 
automatically.
 -After Refueling: The average fuel 
economy will reset automatically after 
adding 1.6 gallons (6 liters) of fuel or 
more and after driving speed exceeds 
1 mph (1 km/h).
 Information
The vehicle must be driven for a minimum 
of 0.19 miles (300 meters) since the last 
ignition key cycle before the average fuel 
economy will be recalculated.
Instant Fuel Economy (2)
The instantaneous fuel economy is 
displayed according to the bar graph in 
the LCD display while driving.
Accumulated Info display
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This display shows the accumulated trip 
distance (1), the average fuel economy 
(2), and the total driving time (3).
The information is accumulated starting 
from the last reset. To reset the information, press and 
hold the OK button when viewing the 
Accumulated driving info. The trip 
distance, the average fuel economy, 
and total driving time will reset 
simultaneously.
The accumulated driving information will 
continue to be counted while the engine 
is still running (EX: when the vehicle is in 
traffic or stopped at a stop light).
 Information
The vehicle must be driven for a minimum 
of 300 meters (0.19 miles) since the last 
ignition key cycle before the average fuel 
economy will be recalculated.
Drive Info display
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This display shows the trip distance (1), 
the average fuel economy (2), and the 
total driving time (3).
The information is combined for each 
ignition cycle. However, when the engine 
has been OFF for 4 hours or longer the 
Drive Info screen will reset.
To manually reset the information, press 
and hold the OK button when viewing 
the Drive Info. The trip distance, the 
average fuel economy, and total driving 
time will reset simultaneously.
The driving information will continue 
to be counted while the engine is still 
running (for example, when the vehicle is 
in traffic or stopped at a stop light).