Hyundai Sonata

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1. Driver’s air bag
2. Light control / Turn signals
3. Instrument cluster
4. Wiper/Washer
5. Cruise control switch*
6. Ignition switch
7. "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" Indicator
8. Digital clock*
9. Audio controls*
10. Heating/Air conditioning control panel*
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster
nor on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas
(Instrument cluster, instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air
freshener does leak onto these areas, wash them with water immediately.
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11. Hazard warning flasher switch
12. Seat warmer*
13. Shift lever
14. Cigarette lighter
15. Power outlet
16. Ashtray
17. Passenger’s air bag
18. Vent controls
19. Glove box
* : if installed

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
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B255A02NF-AATINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
High Beam Indicator Light
Door Ajar Warning LightSeat Belt Reminder Light and ChimeTurn Signal Indicator Lights
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If Installed)
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
Cruise Indicator Light Check Engine - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator
Lights
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning LightFront Fog Light Indicator Light (If Installed)
Cruise SET Indicator LightLow Fuel Level Warning Light
Trunk Lid Open Warning Light
* More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-52.
Low Tire Pressure Telltale (If Installed)TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction
Telltale (If Installed)

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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Items contained in motor vehicles or
emitted from them are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or reproductive harm.
These include:
o Gasoline and its vapors
o Engine exhaust
o Used engine oil
o Interior passenger compartment
components and materials
o Component parts which are subject
to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead, lead
compounds and other chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm.

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Fuel Recommendations ................................................ 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai ..................................... 1-3
Keys.............................................................................. 1-3
Door Locks ................................................................... 1-4
Theft-Alarm System ...................................................... 1-8
Windows..................................................................... 1-11
Seats........................................................................... 1-14
Seat Belts.................................................................... 1-22
Child Restraint System ............................................... 1-27
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG)
System (SRS) ........................................................... 1-35
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ...................... 1-50
Warning and Indicator Lights ...................................... 1-52
Trip Computer ............................................................. 1-61
Multi-Function Light Switch ......................................... 1-63
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ........................ 1-66
Sunroof....................................................................... 1-72
Mirror ...........................................................................1-77
Homelink Mirror ........................................................... 1-79
Hood Release ............................................................. 1-89
Cruise Control ............................................................. 1-92
Manual Heating and Cooling Control System ............. 1-96
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System....... 1-104
Antenna.....................................................................1-110
Stereo Sound System...............................................1-112
Audio System............................................................1-115
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI2
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B010A01NF-A
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION:
Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems
that are caused by the use of fuels con-
taining methanol or fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over
15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
B010B01A-AATWhat About Gasohol?Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded
gasoline and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol)
may be used in your Hyundai. However, if
your engine develops driveability
problems, the use of 100% unleaded
gasoline is recommended. Fuels with
unspecified quantities of alcohol, or
alcohols other than ethanol, should not be
used.
B010A02NF-AATUse Unleaded GasolineUnleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane
Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number
91) or higher must be used in your
Hyundai.
B010C01A-AATUse of MTBEHyundai recommends that fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content
2.7% weight) should not be used in your
Hyundai.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may reduce
vehicle performance and produce vapor
lock or hard starting.
B010D01A-AATDo Not Use MethanolFuels containing methanol (wood alcohol)
should not be used in your Hyundai. This
type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and damage components of
the fuel system.
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UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
WARNING:
o Do not "top off" after the nozzle auto-
matically shuts off when refueling.
o Tighten the cap until it clicks, otherwise
the "
" check engine light will
illuminate.
o Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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KEYS
BREAKING IN YOUR NEW
HYUNDAI
B010F01A-AATOperation in Foreign CountriesIf you are going to drive your Hyundai in
another country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.B010E01A-AATGasolines for Cleaner AirTo help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai
recommends that you use gasolines
treated with detergent additives, which
help prevent deposit formation in the
engine. These gasolines will help the
engine run cleaner and enhance perfor-
mance of the Emission Control System.
B020A01S-AATDuring the First 1,200 Miles (1,931
Km)No formal "break-in" procedure is required
with your new Hyundai. However, you can
contribute to the economical operation
and durability of your Hyundai by observing
the following recommendations during the
first 1,200 miles (1,931 km).
o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/
h).
o While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute) between
2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start
quickly or depress the accelerator pedal
fully.
o For the first 200 miles (322 km), try to
avoid hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words,
don't drive so slowly in too high a gear
that the engine "bucks":shift to a lower
gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your
speed from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200
miles (1,931 km) of operation.
B030A01NF-GATFor greater convenience, your Hyundai
has two master keys and a sub key. The
master keys will open all locks on your
vehicle. The sub key will only function in
the ignition and the door locks.
Leaving your sub key with a parking atten-
dant will ensure that the glove box com-
partment may not be unlocked in your
absence.
B030A01NF-A
Master key Sub key

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DOOR LOCKS!
B040A01A-AAT B030C01JM-AAT
ILLUMINATED IGNITION SWITCHWhenever either front door is opened, the
ignition switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition switch
is not in the "ON" position.
The light will go off approximately 10
seconds after closing the door or when the
ignition switch is turned on.
WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Before you drive away (especially if
there are children in the car), be sure
that all the doors are securely closed
and locked so that the doors cannot
be opened from the inside. This helps
ensure that the doors will not be
opened accidentally. Also, when
combined with the proper use of seat
belts, locking the doors helps keep
occupants from being ejected from
the car in case of an accident.
o Before opening the door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
B030B01NF-GATRecord Your Key NumberA code number is attached on the number
tag that came with the keys to your Hyundai.
This key number tag should not be left with
the keys but kept in a safe place, not in the
vehicle. The key number should also be
recorded in a place where it can be found
in an emergency.
If you need additional keys, or if you should
lose your keys, your authorized Hyundai
dealer can make new keys if you can
supply the key number.
B030B01NF-A
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B040B01NF-AATLocking, unlocking front doors with
a keyo The door can be locked or unlocked
with a key.
o Lock the door by turning the key toward
the front of the vehicle and unlock it by
turning the key toward the rear.NOTE:The driver's door can be unlocked by
turning the key once toward the rear. If
you wish to unlock all doors, turn the key
again toward the rear within 4 seconds.
B040C02Y-AATLocking from the OutsideThe doors can be locked without a key. To
lock the doors from the outside, first push
the inside lock switch (1) to the "LOCK"
position, so that the red mark on the switch
is not visible, then close the door.
The door will not lock if the key is left in the
ignition switch when the front doors are
closed. This is normal operation.NOTE:o When locking the door this way, be
careful not to lock the door with the
key left in the vehicle.
o To discourage theft, always remove
the ignition key, close all windows and
lock all doors when leaving your ve-
hicle unattended.
ONF048005
LOCKUNLOCK
ONF048006N
B040D01NF-AATLocking from the InsideTo lock the doors from the inside, simply
close the door and push the lock switch to
the "LOCK" position.NOTE:o When the door is locked, the red mark
on the switch is not visible.
o The driver's and front passenger's
doors can be opened by pulling the
inside door handle even if the inside
lock switch is pushed to the "LOCK"
position.
ONF048007N
LOCK
UNLOCK

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ONF048008N-2ONF048008N-1
Driver's sideFront passenger's side
B040E04A-AATChild-Protector Rear Door LockYour Hyundai is equipped with left and
right side "child-protector" rear door locks.
When the lock mechanism is engaged, the
rear door cannot be opened from the inside.
Its use is recommended whenever there
are small children in the rear seat.
To engage the child-protector feature so
that the door cannot be opened from the
inside, move the child-protector lever to
the " " position and close the door. Move
the lever to the " " position when normal
door operation is desired.
To open the door from the outside, pull the
outside door handle.
B040G02NF-AATCentral Door LocksThe central door locking switch is located
on the driver's and front passenger's
armrest. It is operated by depressing the
door lock switch. If any door is open when
the switch is depressed to the "LOCK"
position, the door will remain locked when
closed.NOTE:o When depressing the front portion of
the driver's or front passenger's door
lock switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
o When depressing the rear portion of
these switches, all vehicle doors will
unlock.
WARNING:
Be careful not to pull the inside door
handle while driving. If you pull the inside
door handle, the door can be opened and
you may be ejected from the vehicle and
can be injured or killed.
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LOCK
UNLOCK
UNLOCK
LOCK
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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WARNING:
Be careful not to pull the inside door
handle while driving. If you pull the inside
door handle, the door can be opened and
you may be ejected from the vehicle and
can be injured or killed. o The driver's and front passenger's
doors can be opened by pulling the
inside door handle even if the front
portion of the driver's or front
passenger's central door locking
switch has been depressed to lock
the doors.
o If the door is locked/unlocked mul-
tiple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operat-
ing temporarily in order to protect the
circuit and prevent damage to sys-
tem components.
D050400ANFAuto door lock/unlock feature
(If Installed)o All doors will be automatically locked
when shifting the transaxle shift lever
out of P(Park).
o All doors will be automatically unlocked
when shifting the transaxle shift lever
into P(Park).NOTE:An authorized Hyundai dealer can acti-
vate or deactivate the auto door lock/
unlock features.
If you want to activate or deactivate the
auto door lock/unlock features, consult
an authorized Hyundai dealer.
B070F02NF-AATKEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
CAUTION:Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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ONF048011L
NOTE:This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.