warning Hyundai Sonata

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CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS & BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
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Temperature A, B, C - The tempera-
ture grades are A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire's resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
!
WARNING:
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, underinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading - Qual-
ity grades can be found on the tire
sidewall between the tread shoulder
and the maximum section width.
For example :
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera-
ture A
I130D04A-AATHyundai motor vehicles are designed and
manufactured to meet or exceed all
applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge
you to read and follow all directions in this
Owner's Manual, particularly the
information under the headings "NOTE",
"CAUTION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any
questions regarding the operation of your
vehicle, please contact your nearest
Hyundai Motor America Regional Office
as listed below:
Eastern Region: Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont.
Eastern Region
1100 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(800) 633-5151

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INDEX
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Combination Light
Auto Light ........................................................................1-65
Headlight flasher ............................................................1-65
Headlight switch .............................................................1-64
High-beam switch ...........................................................1-65
Lane change signal ........................................................1-64
Parking light auto off ......................................................1-64
Turn signal operation .....................................................1-63
Consumer Information .......................................................8-14
Cooling Fans ......................................................................6-26
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior ......................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion .......................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ........................................................ 4-3
Cruise Control ....................................................................1-92
D
Day/night Inside Rearview Mirror ......................................1-78
Defrosting/Defogging.......................................................1-103
Door
Central door locks ............................................................ 1-6
Door locks ......................................................................... 1-4
Front door warning light .................................................1-91
Locking and unlocking front door with a key .................. 1-5
Drink Holder .......................................................................1-70
Driving
Economical driving .........................................................2-16
Smooth cornering ...........................................................2-17
Winter driving ..................................................................2-17E
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System ........................2-13
Emission Control System ..................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine ................................................ 2-3
Compartment (2.4 DOHC) ................................................ 6-2
Compartment (3.3 V6) ...................................................... 6-3
Coolant.............................................................................. 6-8
Coolant temperature gauge ...........................................1-58
If the engine overheats ..................................................... 3-4
Number............................................................................. 8-2
Oil ...................................................................................... 6-4
Starting.............................................................................. 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous! .................................. 2-2
F
Fan Speed Control ................................................. 1-97, 1-107
Fog Light
Front ................................................................................1-66
Front Seats
Active headrests .............................................................1-16
Adjustable front seats .....................................................1-14
Adjustable headrests ......................................................1-15
Adjusting seat forward and rearward .................. 1-14, 1-18
Adjusting seatback angle ..................................... 1-14, 1-18
Power driver's seat .........................................................1-17
Seat cushion height adjustment ......................... 1-17, 1-18
Seat warmer ....................................................................1-19

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INDEX
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Fuel
Capacity............................................................................ 9-2
Gauge..............................................................................1-58
Recommendations............................................................ 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ..............................................................1-87
Fuse Panel Description .....................................................6-37
Fuses..................................................................................6-22
G
General Checks ................................................................... 6-4
Glove Box ...........................................................................1-76
H
Hazard Warning System ....................................................1-68
Headlight
Aiming adjustment ..........................................................6-27
Replacement...................................................................6-28
Switch..............................................................................1-64
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control ................................................... 1-97, 1-108
Air intake control switch ..................................... 1-99, 1-107
Bi-level heating .............................................................1-100
Defrosting/Defogging....................................................1-103
Fan speed control (Blower Control) .................. 1-97, 1-107
Temperature control .......................................................1-96
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................1-87
Hood Release ....................................................................1-89
Horn....................................................................................1-91I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ............................1-50
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .......................1-69
Interior Light .......................................................................1-74
Intermittent Wiper ...............................................................1-67
J
Jump Starting ....................................................................... 3-3
K
Key ........................................................................................ 1-3
If you lose your keys ......................................................3-17
Positions............................................................................ 2-3
L
Light Bulb Watages ............................................................6-36
Light Bulbs Replacement ..................................................6-28
Lubrication Chart .................................................................. 9-4
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................ 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ................. 5-6
Scheduled maintenance.................................................. 5-4
Service requirements ........................................................ 5-2
Manual Heating and Cooling Control System ..................1-96

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INDEX
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Mirrors
Day/night inside rearview ...............................................1-78
Homelink mirror ..............................................................1-79
Outside rearview .............................................................1-77
Outside rearview mirror heater ......................................1-78
Multi Box .............................................................................1-76
O
Odometer............................................................................1-59
Outside Rearview Mirror ....................................................1-77
P
Parking Brake .....................................................................1-85
Power Adjustable Pedals ..................................................2-12
Power Outlets .....................................................................1-70
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................6-26
R
Rear Seat
Armrest ............................................................................1-92
Folding rear seatbacks ...................................................1-21
Warning...........................................................................1-21
Rear Window Defroster Switch .........................................1-68
Reporting Safety Defects ...................................................8-16
S
Seat
Front ................................................................................1-14
Rear.................................................................................1-20Seat Belts
3-Point system ................................................................1-25
Adjusting your seat belt ..................................................1-27
Care of seat belts ...........................................................1-24
Pre-tensioner seat belt ...................................................1-33
Precautions.....................................................................1-22
Seatback Pocket ................................................................1-71
Speedometer......................................................................1-59
Starting Procedure ............................................................... 2-5
Steering Wheel
Free-play.........................................................................6-20
Tilt and telescopic type ...................................................1-90
Tilt type ............................................................................1-90
Stereo Sound System ......................................................1-112
Sunglass Holder ................................................................1-75
Sun Visor ............................................................................1-89
Sunroof...............................................................................1-72
T
Tachometer.........................................................................1-59
Theft-Alarm System .............................................................. 1-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................... 3-5
Tires
All season tires ................................................................. 8-9
Balancing........................................................................8-10
Chains............................................................................... 8-9
Changing a flat tire .........................................................3-10
Checking the inflation pressure ....................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire .......................................................3-10
Information........................................................................ 8-2

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INDEX
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Maintenance...................................................................8-12
Pressure............................................................................ 8-3
Replacement...................................................................8-11
Rotation...........................................................................8-10
Sidewall labeling.............................................................. 8-5
Snow tires ......................................................................... 8-9
Spare tire .......................................................................... 3-9
Terminology and definitions ............................................. 8-7
Traction...........................................................................8-11
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ........................................................2-20
If your vehicle must be towed ........................................3-15
Transaxle
Automatic.......................................................................... 2-8
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ................................6-15
Manual.............................................................................. 2-6
Manual transaxle oil checking .......................................6-14
Trip Computer ....................................................................1-61
Trip Odometer ....................................................................1-60
Trunk Lid ............................................................................1-86
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................... 8-2
Vehicle Load Limit .............................................................2-24
Vehicle Specifications .......................................................... 9-1W
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................1-52
Warranties for Your Hyundai Vehicle ...............................8-13
Windows
Power..............................................................................1-12
Windshield Wiper and Washer ..........................................1-66
Intermittent wiper operation ............................................1-67
Mist wiper operation .......................................................1-67
Windshield washer operation ........................................1-67
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................................................6-12