key Hyundai Sonata

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Before driving / 5-3 Key positions / 5-4
Starting the engine / 5-5Manual transaxle / 5-8
Automatic transaxle / 5-11Brake system / 5-17Suspension system / 5-26
Cruise control system / 5-28Economical operation / 5-32Special driving conditions / 5-34
Winter driving / 5-38
Trailer towing / 5-42
Vehicle weight / 5-50
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle
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Illuminated ignition switch (if equipped)
Whenever a 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 immediately when the ignition switch
is turned on or go off after about 30 sec-onds when the door is closed. Ignition switch position
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LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key towardthe LOCK position.E030202AUN-EA
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
✽✽
NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turnthe key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
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ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.
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START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in thisposition.
KEY POSITIONS
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Starting the petrol engine
1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
WARNING - Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause anaccident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for theautomatic transaxle and set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occurif these precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci-dent.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal, and the clutch (ifequipped).
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. Iftraffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and turn the ignitionswitch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE

Driving your vehicle
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Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated
before starting the engine and then have
to be warmed up before starting to drive.
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P(park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the
shift lever is in the N(neutral) position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion to pre-heat the engine. Then the
glow indicator light will illuminate.
4. If the glow indicator light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the START posi-tion and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
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NOTICE
If the engine is not started within 10 sec-
onds after the preheating is completed,
turn the ignition key once more to theLOCK position during 10 seconds, and
then to the ON position, in order to pre-heat again.
CAUTION
Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds. If the engine stallsor fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before cranking the engine again.
Improper use of the starter motormay cause damage to it.
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R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not locked.
The vehicle will roll freely even on the
slightest incline unless the parking brake
or service brakes are applied. D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 4(5)-gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.
Bring the car to a complete stop before
shifting the selector to “D” position.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the
transaxle will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position. Set the
parking brake fully, shut the
engine off and take the key with
you. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if
you do not follow these precau-
tions in the order specified.
Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage thetransaxle if you shift into R while the vehicle is in motion, except as
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Shift lock system (if equipped)
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle out of P (Park)
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignitionswitch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition. Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the
brake, then do the following:
1. Press the shift-lock release button (1).
2. Move the shift lever.
3. Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer immedi-
ately. E060103AUN Ignition key interlock system (if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. If the ignition switch is in any
other position, the key cannot be
removed.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.
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To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is
frozen internally, you may be able to thaw
it out by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid injury.
✽✽NOTICE
The operating temperature range for an
immobiliser key is between -40°C to
80°C. If you heat an immobiliser key
above 80°C to open a frozen lock, you
may damage the transponder located in
the head of the key.
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Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer and most auto parts outlets. Donot use engine coolant or other types of
anti-freeze as these may damage thepaint finish.
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Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. If there is a risk the parking
brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-
ily while you put the gear selector lever in
P (automatic transaxle) or in first or
reverse gear (manual transaxle) and
block the rear wheels so the car cannot
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Don't let ice and snow accumu- late underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and inter-
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.
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Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the weath-
er where you drive your car, you should
carry appropriate emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to carry
include tyre chains, tow straps or chains,
flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,etc.

Maintenance
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Driver's side fuse panel
Fuse Fuse rating Protected component
SPARE 15A (Spare)
SPARE 15A (Spare) ETACS 10A BCM(Body Control Module), Sunroof control module, Electronic chrome mirror, Rheostat ESP 10A ESP module, Blower relay, Humidity sensor
C/LIGHTER 20A Cigarette lighter, Power outlet SPARE 15A (Spare)
TAIL RH 10A Illumination lights : License light, Right rear combination light, Headlight, Glove box light TAIL LH 10A Front fog light relay, Left : Rear combination light, Headlight
IONIZER 10A Headlight washer relay H/LP 10A DRL control module, Headlight relay, AQS and ambient sensor, PTC relay
WIPER 25A Wiper and washer A/CON 10A A/C control module A/BAG 15A SRS control module, Passenger's Airbag switch
P/OUTLET 20A Front accessory socket, Rear power outlet D/CLOCK 10A Digital clock, Audio, A/T shift lock control module, Power outside mirror and mirror folding, BCM, Audio
SAFETY PWR 25A Safety window module SPARE 15A (Spare)
ATM KEY LOCK 10A A/T shift lock control module P/WDW RR LH 25A Power window main switch, Left rear power window switch P/WDW RH 30A Power window main switch, Right power window switch

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Maintenance
Fuse Fuse ratingProtected component
P/AMP 20A Audio amp
DR LOCK 20A Door lock/unlock relay HAZARD 10A Hazard relay
P/SEAT RH 30A Power seat manual switch(RHD) A/BAG IND 10A Instrument cluster T/SIG 10A Turn signal relay
CLUSTER 10A BCM(Body Control Module), Instrument cluster, Yaw rate sensor, ESP switch, Seat warmer AGCS 10A AGCS
START 10A Start relay
PEDAL ADJ 15A (Spare)
ECS/RR FOG 15A Rear fog light relay T/LID OPEN 15A Boot lid relay, Fuel filler door and boot lid switch S/HTR 15A Seat warmer switch
P/SEAT LH 30A Power seat manual switch
SPORT MODE 10A Sport mode switch, Key solenoid MIRR HTD 10A A/C control module, Outside mirror and mirror folding motor
POWER CONNECTOR. 1 15A Audio
POWER CONNECTOR. 2 15A BCM(Body Control Module), Digital clock, Instrument cluster, A/C control module, Courtesy lights

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Index
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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