Hyundai Sonata

F2Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way without the approval of Hyundai. Any modifications
may adversely affect the safety, durability and performance of your Hyundai. In addition, those com-
ponents which are subjected to modification or are added to the vehicle specification, and any result-
ant consequential damage will not be covered by the vehicle manufacturer's warranty.
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is possible
for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio to adversely affect electronic systems. For this rea-
son, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio manufacturer's instructions or consult your
Hyundai dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions.
CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI
TWO-WAY RADIO OR MOBILE TELEPHONE INSTALLATION

F3
This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.
These titles indicate the following:
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NOTICE
This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.
SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
WARNING
This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other
persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.

F4FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who drive
Hyundai. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which we're veryproud.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it care-
fully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.
The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorised Hyundai deal-
er. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Note : If for any reason in the future you should sell your Hyundai, please leave this manual in the vehicle for the new owner's use.
Copyright 2008 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval
system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor Company.
CAUTION
Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page 9-4 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual.

F5
Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts
1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Hyundai Genuine Parts are the same
parts used by Hyundai Motor
Company to manufacture vehicles.
They are designed and tested for the
optimum safety, performance, and reli-
ability to our customers.
2. Why should you use genuine parts? Hyundai Genuine Parts are engi-
neered and built to meet rigid manu-
facturing requirements. Using imita-
tion, counterfeit or used salvage parts
is not covered under the Hyundai New
Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other
Hyundai warranty. In addition, any damage to or failure of
Hyundai Genuine Parts caused by the
installation or failure of an imitation,
counterfeit or used salvage part is not
covered by any Hyundai Warranty.
3. How can you tell if you are purchas- ing Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Look for the Hyundai Genuine Parts
Logo on the package (see below).
Hyundai Genuine Parts exported to
are packaged with labels written onlyin English.
Hyundai Genuine Parts are only sold
through authorised Hyundai
Dealerships.
A100A01L A100A02LA100A04LA100A03L

The compliance plate shows that your vehicle has been tested and found to comply with all relevant
Australian Design Rules (ADR's) applicable at its date of manufacture.
Any part, that is subject to these ADR's, must not be removed or altered and is to be maintained in
good order at all times for the vehicle to be roadworthy and re-registerable by all registerable author-
ities.
Consult an Authorised Hyundai Motors Dealer before conducting any repairs that may affect these
areas or if requiring further classification on design rules or safety features. Failure to observe the
above warning may render the vehicle compliance invalid and result in personal injury which may have
otherwise been avoided.
AUSTRALIAN DESIGN RULES
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1 2 3 4 5 6 789Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Consumer information
Specifications
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Air cleaner ··································································· 7-34
Airbag-supplemental restraint system ························· 3-29
Appearance care ·························································· 7-70
Audio system ······························································· 4-87
Automatic climate control system ······························· 4-70
Automatic transaxle ····················································· 5-11
Automatic transaxle fluid ············································ 7-30
Battery ········································································· 7-40
Before driving ································································ 5-3
Bonnet ·········································································· 4-18
Boot ············································································· 4-12
Brake and clutch fluid ················································· 7-28
Brake system ······························································· 5-17
Bulb wattage ·································································· 9-2
Child restraint system ·················································· 3-23
Climate control air filter ·············································· 7-36
Cruise control system ·················································· 5-28 Defroster ······································································ 4-59
Dimensions ···································································· 9-2
Door locks ····································································· 4-8
Economical operation ·················································· 5-32
Emergency starting ························································ 6-4
Emission control system ·············································· 7-76
Engine compartment ······················································ 7-2
Engine coolant ····························································· 7-25
Engine number ······························································· 8-3
Engine oil ····································································· 7-24
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ············· 7-21
Fuel filler lid ································································ 4-20
Fuel filter ····································································· 7-33
Fuel requirements ·························································· 1-2
Fuses ············································································ 7-53
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Hazard warning flasher ··············································· 4-51
How to use this manual ················································· 1-2
If the engine overheats ·················································· 6-6
If the engine will not start ············································· 6-3
If you have a flat tyre ···················································· 6-7
In case of an emergency while driving ························· 6-2
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ················· 1-6
Instrument cluster ························································ 4-33
Instrument panel overview ············································ 2-3
Interior features ··························································· 4-82
Interior light ································································· 4-57
Interior overview ··························································· 2-2
Key positions ································································· 5-4
Keys ··············································································· 4-2
Light bulbs ··································································· 7-62
Lighting ······································································· 4-52 Maintenance services ····················································· 7-4
Manual climate control system ··································· 4-61
Manual transaxle ··························································· 5-8
Mirrors ········································································· 4-29
Owner maintenance ······················································· 7-6
Parking brake ······························································· 7-32
Power steering fluid ····················································· 7-29
Rear parking assist system ·········································· 4-48
Recommended lubricants and capacities ······················· 9-4
Remote keyless entry ····················································· 4-4
Road warning ································································· 6-2
Scheduled maintenance service ····································· 7-8
Seat ················································································ 3-2
Seat belts ······································································ 3-12
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Special driving conditions ··········································· 5-34
Starting the engine ························································· 5-5
Steering wheel ····························································· 4-27
Storage compartment ··················································· 4-80
Sunroof ········································································ 4-23
Suspension system ······················································· 5-26
Theft-alarm system ························································ 4-6
Towing ········································································· 6-13
Trailer towing ······························································ 5-42
Tyre specification and pressure label ···························· 8-2
Tyres and wheels ·················································· 7-43, 9-3
Vehicle certification label ·············································· 8-2
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ····························· 8-2
Vehicle run-in process ··················································· 1-5
Vehicle weight ····························································· 5-50
Washer fluid ································································· 7-32
Windows ······································································ 4-14
Windshield defrosting and defogging ························· 4-77
Winter driving ······························································ 5-38 Wiper blades ································································ 7-38
Wipers and washers ····················································· 4-55
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