engine coolant HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED 2016 Owners Manual

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Accessing your vehicle .........................................3-3
Smart Key ........................................................................\
....3-3
Immobilizer System ...........................................................3-7
Door locks ...............................................................3-9
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle ......3-9
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle .......3-10
Auto Door Lock/Unlock Features ...............................3-12
Child-Protector Rear Door locks ................................3-12
Theft-alarm system.............................................3-13
Driver position memory system .........................3-14
Storing Positions into Memory ....................................3-14
Easy Access Function ....................................................3-15
Steering wheel......................................................3-16
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .....................................3-16
Tilt Steering / Telescope Steering ..............................3-17
Heated Steering Wheel ..................................................3-17
Horn ........................................................................\
............3-18
Mirrors ...................................................................3-19
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................................................3-19
Outside Rearview Mirror ...............................................3-34
Reverse Parking Aid Function......................................3-37
Windows ................................................................3-38
Power Windows ...............................................................3-39
Panoramic sunroof ..............................................3-42
Sunshade ........................................................................\
...3-42
Sliding the Sunroof .........................................................3-43
Tilting the Sunroof .........................................................3-43
Closing the Sunroof........................................................3-44
To Reset the Sunroof.....................................................3-45
Exterior features .................................................3-46
Hood ........................................................................\
...........3-46
Trunk ........................................................................\
..........3-47
Smart Trunk ......................................................................3-\
50
Fuel Filler Door ................................................................3-53
Instrument cluster................................................3-57
Instrument cluster control ............................................3-58
Gauges ........................................................................\
.......3-59
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................3-61
Warning and indicator lights ........................................3-63
Warning messages ..........................................................3-76
LCD Display .......................................................................3\
-88
Trip computer ...................................................................3-98
Light .....................................................................3-1\
07
Exterior Lights ...............................................................3-107
Smart High Beam ..........................................................3-109
Welcome System ...........................................................3-115
Interior Lights ................................................................3-116
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Owner maintenance ...............................................7-5
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-6
Scheduled maintenance services.........................7-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................................................................7\
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Engine oil ..............................................................7-27
Checking the engine oil level .......................................7-27
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-28
Engine coolant/inverter coolant .......................7-29
Checking the engine/inverter coolant level .............7-29
Changing engine coolant...............................................7-32
Hybrid starter & generator (HSG) belt.............7-32
Checking the hybrid starter &
generator (HSG) belt ......................................................7-32
Brake fluid ............................................................7-33
Checking the brake fluid level .....................................7-33
Washer fluid .........................................................7-34
Checking the washer fluid level ..................................7-34
Parking brake .......................................................7-34
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-34
Air cleaner ............................................................7-35
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-35
Climate control air filter .....................................7-37
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-37
Wiper blades .........................................................7-39
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-39
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-39
Battery...................................................................7-41
For best battery service................................................7-42
Battery recharging .........................................................7-42
Reset features .................................................................7-43
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-44
Tire care ........................................................................\
....7-44
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-45
Check tire inflation pressure........................................7-46
Tire rotation .....................................................................7-4\
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Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-48
Tire replacement .............................................................7-48
Wheel replacement .........................................................7-49
Tire traction ......................................................................7-\
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Tire maintenance ............................................................7-50
Tire sidewall labeling ......................................................7-50
Tire terminology and definitions.................................7-54
All season tires ................................................................7-57
Summer tires ....................................................................7-57\
Snow tires ........................................................................\
.7-57
Radial-ply tires ................................................................7-58
Low aspect ratio tires ....................................................7-58
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1. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-28
2. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-27
3. Radiator cap .....................................7-29
4. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-30
5. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-33
6. Air cleaner.........................................7-35
7. Inverter coolant reservoir ..................7-31
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-34
9. Fuse box ...........................................7-60

Convenient features of your vehicle
Accessing your vehicle .........................................3-3
Smart Key ........................................................................\
....3-3
Immobilizer System ...........................................................3-7
Door locks ...............................................................3-9
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle ......3-9
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle .......3-10
Auto Door Lock/Unlock Features ...............................3-12
Child-Protector Rear Door locks ................................3-12
Theft-alarm system.............................................3-13
Driver position memory system .........................3-14
Storing Positions into Memory ..................................3-14
Easy Access Function ....................................................3-15
Steering wheel......................................................3-16
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .....................................3-16
Tilt Steering / Telescope Steering ..............................3-17
Heated Steering Wheel ..................................................3-17
Horn ........................................................................\
............3-18
Mirrors ...................................................................3-19
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................................................3-19
Outside Rearview Mirror ...............................................3-34
Reverse Parking Aid Function......................................3-37
Windows ................................................................3-38
Power Windows ...............................................................3-39
Panoramic sunroof ..............................................3-42
Sunshade ........................................................................\
...3-42
Sliding the Sunroof .........................................................3-43
Tilting the Sunroof .........................................................3-43
Closing the Sunroof........................................................3-44
To Reset the Sunroof.....................................................3-45
Exterior features .................................................3-46
Hood ........................................................................\
...........3-46
Trunk ........................................................................\
..........3-47
Smart Trunk ......................................................................3-\
50
Fuel Filler Door ................................................................3-53
Instrument cluster................................................3-57
Instrument cluster control ............................................3-58
Gauges ........................................................................\
.......3-59
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................3-61
Warning and indicator lights ........................................3-63
Warning messages ..........................................................3-76
LCD Display .......................................................................3\
-88
Trip computer ...................................................................3-98
Light .....................................................................3-1\
07
Exterior Lights ...............................................................3-107
Smart High Beam ..........................................................3-109
Welcome System ...........................................................3-115
Interior Lights ................................................................3-116
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Convenient features of your vehicle
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Information
• The fuel tank capacity is specified inchapter 8.
• The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which will
illuminate when the fuel tank is
nearly empty.
• On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel
warning light may come on earlier
than usual due to the movement of
fuel in the tank.
Avoid driving with an extremely
low fuel level. Running out of fuel
could cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
This gauge indicates the tempera-
ture of the engine coolant when the
engine is running.
NOTICE
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Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain addi-
tional fuel as soon as possible
after the warning light comes
on or when the gauge indicator
comes close to the "E (Empty)"
level.
WARNING
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Convenient features of your vehicle
When the gauge indicator gets out
of the normal range, toward the
“H” position, it indicates overheat-
ing of the engine. It may damage
the engine.
Do not continue driving with the
overheated engine. For further
information, refer to “If the Engine
Overheats” in the chapter 6.
Outside Temperature Gauge
This gauge indicates the current out-
side air temperatures either in
Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit.
- Temperature range : -40°F ~ 140°F
(-40°C ~ 60°C)
The outside temperature on the dis-
play may not immediately change
like a general thermometer not to
distract the driver.
The temperature unit (from °F to °C
or ~ °F to °C) can be changed by: - User Settings Mode in the Cluster :
You can change the temperature
unit in the “Other Features -
Temperature unit” .
- Automatic climate control system : While pressing the OFF button,
press the AUTO button for 3 sec-
onds or more.
The temperature unit of the instru-
ment cluster and climate control sys-
tem will change at once.
NOTICE
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Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The
engine coolant is under pressure
and may cause severe burn. Wait
until the engine cools down
before adding coolant to the
reservoir.
CAUTION
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Low Fuel
This warning message illuminates,
when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
You should refill the fuel tank.
Engine has overheated
This warning message illuminates
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture 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” in chapter 6.
Check headlight (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates
when there is a malfunction (burned-
out bulb except LED lamp or circuit
malfunction) with the headlamp. In
this case, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same
wattage rating.
If not, this warning message will not
be displayed.
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Driving your vehicle
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Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or
damage the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged
tires, which may reduce traction or
fail the braking operation.
Information
Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as speci-
fied on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engineoil
Driving at a high speed consumes
more fuel than driving at a slow
speed, such as in an urban area. Do
not forget to check both the engine
coolant and engine oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
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Driving your vehicle
Chain Installation
When installing tire chains, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and
mount them as tightly possible. Drive
slowly (less than 20 mph (30 km/h))
with chains installed. If you hear the
chains contacting the body or chas-
sis, stop and tighten them. If they still
make contact, slow down until the
noise stops. Remove the tire chains
as soon as you begin driving on
cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park
the vehicle on level ground away
from traffic. Turn on the vehicle
Hazard Warning Flasher and place a
triangular emergency warning device
behind the vehicle (if available).
Always place the vehicle in P (Park),
apply the parking brake and turn off
the engine before installing snow
chains.When using tire chains:
Wrong size chains or improperly
installed chains can damage
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-
pension, body and wheels.
Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.
If you hear noise caused by chains contacting the body,
retighten the chain to prevent
contact with the vehicle body.
To prevent body damage, retighten the chains after driving
0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km).
Do not use tire chains on vehi- cles equipped with aluminum
wheels. If unavoidable, use a
wire type chain.
Use wire chains less than 0.47 in (12 mm) wide to prevent damage
to the chain’s connection.
Winter Precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
NOTICE

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Driving your vehicle
5
Check battery and cables
The winter temperature increases
the battery consumption.Inspect
the battery and cables, as speci-
fied in the chapter 7. The battery
charging level can be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or in a
service station.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some regions during winter, it is
recommended to use the "winter
weight" oil with lower viscosity. For
further information, refer to the chap-
ter 8. When you are not sure about a
type of winter weight oil, consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect the spark plugs, as speci-
fied in the chapter 7.
If necessary,
replace them. Also check all ignition
wirings and components for any
cracks, wear-out, and damage.
To prevent locks from freezing
To prevent the locks from being
frozen, spray approved de-icing fluid
or glycerin into key holes. When a
lock opening is already covered with
ice, spray approved de-icing fluid
over the ice to remove it. When an
internal part of a lock freezes, try to
thaw it with a heated key. Carefully
use the heated key to avoid an injury. Use approved window washer
anti-freeze solution in system
To prevent the window washer from
being frozen, add authorized window
washer anti-freeze solution, as spec-
ified on the window washer contain-
er. Window washer anti-freeze solu-
tion is available from an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer, and so are the
most vehicle accessory outlets. Do
not use engine coolant or other types
of anti-freeze solution to prevent any
damage to the vehicle paint.