trunk Hyundai Sonata

F9
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Outside rearview mirror control switch*
3. Central door lock switch*
4. Power window lock switch*
5. Power window switches*
6. Trunk lid release lever
7. Fuel filler lid opener button
8. Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch)
9. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Switch
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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10. Power Adjustable Pedals Switch*
11. Steering wheel tilt
12. Hood release lever
13. Brake pedal
14. Accelerator pedal
15. Clutch pedal*
16. Fuse 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 1-50.
Low Tire Pressure Telltale (If Installed)TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction
Telltale (If Installed)

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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 (2,000
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 (2,000 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 (300 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 (2,000 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
attendant will ensure that your vehicle's
trunk, trunk lid release, glove box compart-
ment and rear trunk access may not be
unlocked in your absence.NOTE:Before leaving your sub key with a
parking attendant, make sure that the
lock knobs of the rear seatback lock and
the trunk lid lock are switched to the
"LOCK" position.
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Master key Sub key

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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEMB070A01A-AATThis system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorized entry into the
car. This system is operated in three stages
: the first is the "Armed" stage, the second
is the "Alarm" stage and the third is the
"Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the system
provides an audible alarm with blinking of
the turn signal lights.B070B02NF-AATArmed Stage
HMR
Park the car and stop the engine. Arm the
system as described below.
1) Remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch.
NOTE:The transmitter will not work if any of
following occur:
- The ignition key is in ignition switch.
- You exceed the operating distance
limit (10 m).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work cor-
rectly, open and close the door with the
ignition key. If you have a problem with
the transmitter, contact an authorized
Hyundai Dealer.NOTE:Keep the transmitter away from water or
any liquid. If the keyless entry system is
inoperative due to exposure to water or
liquids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer vehicle warranty.
Locking doors1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK (1)" button on the trans-
mitter.
3. At the same time, all doors lock and the
turn signal lights will blink once to
indicate that the system is armed.Unlocking doors1. Push the "UNLOCK (2)" button on the
transmitter.
2. At the same time, the driver's door
unlocks and the turn signal lights will
blink twice to indicate that the system is
disarmed.NOTE:If you wish to unlock all the doors, press
the "UNLOCK" button on the transmitter
again within 4 seconds.Releasing the trunk lidPush the trunk lid release button (3) on the
transmitter for longer than 1 second.

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2) Make sure that the engine hood and
trunk lid are closed and latched.
3) Lock the doors using the transmitter of
the keyless entry system or key.
After completion of the steps above, the
turn signal lights will blink once and the
system will be armed.
The system can also be armed by locking
the doors with the key; however, the turn
signal lights are not operated.
If any door, trunk lid or engine hood is not
opened or the ignition key is not inserted
in the ignition switch within 30 seconds,
the system will be rearmed.NOTE:1) If any door, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open, the system will not be
armed.
2) If this happens, rearm the system as
previously described.NOTE:Do not arm the system until all passen-
gers have left the car. If the system is
armed while a passenger(s) remains in
the car, the alarm may be activated when
the remaining passenger(s) leaves the
car.
B075D01CM-AATDisarmed StageIf the following conditions are met, the
system will be disarmed.
o When the doors are unlocked with the
transmitter or the ignition key.
After depressing unlock button, you
must open the doors within 30 seconds
or all doors will automatically lock again
and theft-alarm system will be armed.
o When the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position.
The turn signal lights will blink twice when
the door is unlocked with the transmitter.
The alarm will be deactivated when:
o The lock/unlock button on the transmit-
ter is pressed.
o The doors are unlocked with the igni-
tion key.
o The ignition switch is in the "ON" posi-
tion for 30 seconds.NOTE:When the system is disarmed while the
"DOOR" button of the interior light is
depressed, the interior light will illumi-
nate for 30 seconds.
B070C01NF-AATAlarm StageThe alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the car is parked
and the system is armed.
1) A front or rear door is opened without
using the transmitter or the ignition key.
2) The trunk lid is opened without using
the transmitter or the ignition key.
3) The engine hood is opened.
The alarming horn will sound and the turn
signal lights will blink continuously for 27
seconds (This will repeat 2 times). To turn
off the system, unlock the door or trunk lid
with the transmitter or the ignition key.
CAUTION:
Avoid trying to start the engine while the
system is armed.
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WARNING:
o A child restraint system must be
placed in the rear seat. Never install a
child or infant seat on the front
passenger's seat. Should an accident
occur and cause the passenger side
airbag to deploy, it could severely
injure or kill an infant or child seated in
an infant or child seat. Thus only use
a child restraint in the rear seat of your
vehicle.
o A safety belt or child restraint system
can become very hot if it is left in a
closed vehicle on a sunny day, even if
the outside temperature does not feel
hot. Be sure to check the seat cover
and buckles before placing a child
there.
o When the child restraint system is not
in use, store it in the trunk or fasten it
with a safety belt so that it will not be
thrown forward in the case of a sudden
stop or an accident.
o Children may be seriously injured or
killed by an inflating airbag. All
children, even those too large for child
restraints, must ride in the rear seat.
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WARNING:
To reduce the chance or serious or fatal
injuries:
o Children of all ages are safer when re-
strained in the rear seat. A child riding in
the front passenger seat can be force-
fully struck by an inflating airbag result-
ing in serious or fatal injuries.
o Always follow the instructions for instal-
lation and use of the child restraint maker.
o Always make sure the child seat is se-
cured properly in the car and your child
is securely restrained in the child seat.
o Never hold a child in your arms or lap
when riding in a vehicle. The violent
forces created during a crash will tear
the child from your arms and throw the
child against the car’s interior.
o Never put a seat belt over yourself and
a child. During a crash, the belt could
press deep into the child causing seri-
ous internal injuries.
o Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle – not even for a short time. The
car can heat up very quickly, resulting in
serious injuries to children inside. Even
very young children may inadvertently
cause the vehicle to move, entangle
themselves in the windows, or lock them-
selves or others inside the vehicle.o Never allow two children, or any two
persons, to use the same seat belt.
o Children often squirm and reposition
themselves improperly. Never let a
child ride with the shoulder belt under
their arm or behind their back. Always
properly position and secure children
in rear seat.
o Never allow a child to stand-up or
kneel on the seat or floor of a moving
vehicle. During a collision or sudden
stop, the child can be violently thrown
against the vehicle's interior, resulting
in serious injury.
o Never use an infant carrier or a child
safety seat that "hooks" over a
seatback, it may not provide adequate
security in an accident.
o Seat belts can become very hot, es-
pecially when the car is parked in
direct sunlight. Always check seat
belt buckles before fastening them
over a child.
o Always store or secure a child seat,
even when it is not in use. During a
collision or sudden stop, the child seat
could be thrown inside the vehicle.
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B240D02NF-AATAdditional Safety PrecautionsoNever let passengers ride in the cargo
area (trunk) or on top of a folded-down
back seat. All occupants should sit
upright, fully back in their seats with
their seat belts on and their feet on the
floor.
oPassengers should not move out of or
change seats while the vehicle is mov-
ing. A passenger who is not wearing a
seat belt during a crash or emergency
stop can be thrown against the inside of
the vehicle, against other occupants, or
out of the vehicle.
oEach seat belt is designed to restrain
one occupant. If more than one person
uses the same seat belt, they could be
seriously injured or killed in a collision.
oDo not use any accessories on seat
belts. Devices claiming to improve oc-
cupant comfort or reposition the seat
belt can reduce the protection provided
by the seat belt and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.oPassengers should not place hard or
sharp objects between themselves
and the airbags. Carrying hard or sharp
objects on your lap or in your mouth can
result in injuries if an airbag inflates.
oKeep occupants away from the airbag
covers. All occupants should sit upright,
fully back in their seats with their seat
belts on and their feet on the floor. If
occupants are too close to the airbag
covers, they could be injured if the
airbags inflate.
oDo not attach or place objects on or
near the airbag covers. Any object
attached to or placed on the front or side
impact airbag covers could interfere
with the proper operation of the airbags.
oDo not modify the front seats. Modifi-
cation of the front seats could interfere
with the operation of the supplemental
restraint system sensing components
or side impact airbags.
oDo not place items under the front
seats. Placing items under the front
seats could interfere with the operation
of the supplemental restraint system
sensing components and wiring
harnesses.
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WARNING:
o Sitting improperly or out of position
can cause occupants to be shifted too
close to a deploying airbag, strike the
interior structure or be thrown from
the vehicle resulting in serious injury
or death.
o Always sit upright with the seatback
in an upright position, centered on the
seat cushion with your seat belt on,
legs comfortably extended and your
feet on the floor. oNever hold an infant or child on your
lap. The infant or child could be seriously
injured or killed in the event of a crash.
All infants and children should be
properly restrained in appropriate child
safety seats or seat belts in the rear seat.Adding Equipment to or Modifying
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.If you modify your vehicle by changing
your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front
end or side sheet metal or ride height, this
may affect the operation of your vehicle's
airbag system.

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1. Tachometer
2. Low Tire Pressure Telltale
3. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Telltale
4. Door Ajar Warning Light
5. Seat Belt Warning Light (Driver's side)
6. High Beam Indicator Light
7. Turn Signal Indicator Lights
8. Speedometer
9. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Lights
(If Installed)
10. Front Fog Light Indicator Light (If Installed)
11. ABS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) (If Installed)
12. Coolant Temperature Gauge13. Fuel Gauge
14. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
15. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
16. Charging System Warning Light
17. Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
18. Check Engine - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
19. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
20. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light (If Installed)
21. Odometer/ Trip Odometer/ Trip Computer (If Installed)
22. CRUISE Indicator Light
23. Cruise SET Indicator Light
24. Trunk Lid Open Warning Light
25. Low Fuel Warning Light

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B260L02HP-GAT
Door Ajar Warning Light and
Chime
The door ajar warning light warns you that
a door is not completely closed and the
chime warns you that the key is in the
ignition switch.NOTE :The warning chime only sounds
whenever the key is in the ignition switch
and the driver's side front door is open
simultaneously. The chime sounds until
the key is removed from the ignition
switch or the driver's side front door is
closed.
B260M01A-AAT
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on
when the fuel tank is approaching empty.
When it comes on, you should add fuel as
soon as possible. Driving with the fuel
level warning light on or with the fuel level
below "E" can cause the engine to misfire
and damage the catalytic converter.B260N02A-AAT
Check Engine - Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)
This light illuminates when there is a
malfunction of an exhaust gas related
component, and the system is not
functioning properly so that the exhaust
gas regulation values are not satisfied. This
light will also illuminate when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position, and will go out
in a few seconds after the engine is started.
If it illuminates while driving, or does not
illuminate when the ignition key is turned to
the "ON" position, take your car to your
nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have
the system checked. The brake fluid level warning light indicates
that the brake fluid level in the brake master
cylinder is low and hydraulic brake fluid
conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications
should be added. After adding fluid, if no
other trouble is found, the car should be
immediately and carefully driven to a
Hyundai dealer for inspection. If further
trouble is experienced, the vehicle should
not be driven at all but taken to a dealer by
a professional towing service.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This means
you still have braking on two wheels even
if one of the dual systems should fail. With
only one of the dual systems working,
more than normal pedal travel and greater
pedal pressure are required to stop the
car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a
distance with only half of the brake system
working. If the brakes fail while you are
driving, shift to a lower gear for additional
engine braking and stop the car as soon as
it is safe to do so.
B260J01NF-AAT
Charging System Warning
Light
The charging system warning light should
come on when the ignition is turned on,
then go out when the engine is running. If
the light stays on while the engine is
running, there is a malfunction in the
electrical charging system. If the light comes
on while you are driving, have the system
checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon
as possible.
B260K01S-AAT
Trunk Lid Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the trunk lid is
completely closed and latched.

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B460D01NF-AATManual Operation of SunroofIf the sunroof does not operate electrically:
1. Open the sunglass holder.
2. Remove the two mounting screws of the
front overhead console with a (+) driver.
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CAUTION:
o Do not open the sunroof in severely
cold temperatures or when it is
covered with ice or snow.
o Periodically remove any dirt that may
have accumulated on the guide rails.
o Do not press any sunroof control
button longer than necessary.
Damage to the motor or system com-
ponents could occur.
3. Insert the hexagonal head wrench
provided with the vehicle into the socket.
This wrench can be found in the vehicle's
trunk or glove box.
4. Turn the wrench clockwise to open or
counterclockwise to close the sunroof.
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