Hyundai Sonata

Introduction
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Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components ofthe fuel system.
Petrols for cleaner air
To help contribute to cleaner air,
HYUNDAI recommends that you usegood quality petrols treated with deter-
gent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Petrol, which help prevent
deposit formation in the engine. These
petrols will help the engine run cleaner
and enhance performance of theEmission Control System.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is avail- able. No special run-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Whilst driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly run-in the engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emergen- cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-
erly.
Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
CAUTION
Hyundai Warranty Policy will not
cover damage to the fuel systemand performance problems that arecaused by the use of methanol or
fuels containing methanol.
VEHICLE RUN-IN PROCESS

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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light (if equipped)
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light (if equipped)
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
ESP (ESC*1
) indicator (if equipped)
ESP (ESC* 1
) OFF indicator (if equipped)
Malfunction indicator light
Air bag warning light (if equipped)
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
Cruise SET indicator (if equipped)
Immobiliser indicator (if equipped)
Low fuel level warning light
❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Charging system warning light Overspeed warning light (if equipped)
120km/h
Tail light indicator
Trunk ajar warning light
Front fog light indicator (if equipped)
* 1
: Some countries use the term ESC(Electronic stability control)
instead of ESP. Please refer to the term your country use.

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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
Your vehicle at a glance

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s position memory system* ....4-35
2. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-17
3. Outside rearview mirror folding
button*...............................................4-41
4. Outside rearview mirror control switch ................................................4-41
5. Central door lock switch....................4-17
6. Power window lock button ................4-25
7. Power window switches ....................4-22
8. Instrument panel illumination control switch ................................................4-44
9. ESP(or ESC) OFF button* ................5-28
10. Fuel filler lid release button.............4-28
11. Trunk lid release lever .....................4-20
12. Fuse box .........................................7-45
13. Bonnet release lever .......................4-26
14. Parking brake pedal*.......................5-23
15. Brake pedal .....................................5-22
16. Accelerator pedal ...................5-6, 5-10
17. Steering wheel ................................4-37
18. Steering wheel manual tilt control* ............................................4-38
* : if equipped
OYF019001R

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster.............................4-43
2. Light control/Turn signals .................4-69
3. Steering wheel audio control..........4-108
4. Horn .................................................4-38
5. Driver’s front air bag* .......................3-42
6. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-74
7. Ignition switch* ...................................5-5
8. Engine start/stop button*....................5-8
9. Hazard warning flasher switch ..4-68, 6-2
10. Climate control system ...................4-81
11. Shift lever ..............................5-12, 5-15
12. Power outlet* ................................4-104
13. AUX, USB, iPod* ..........................4-106
14. Cigarette lighter* ..........................4-102
15. Passenger’s front air bag* ..............3-43
16. Glove box .....................................4-100
* : if equippedOYF019002R

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-22
2. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-18
3. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir....7-23
4. Radiator cap .....................................7-20
5. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-16
6. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-16
7. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...............7-21
8. Air cleaner.........................................7-25
9. Fuse box ...........................................7-4410.
Positive battery terminal.................7-31
11. Negative battery terminal ..............7-31
OYF019003R/OYF079060R-1
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2.0L
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■ 2.4L

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Seats / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-17
Child restraint system / 3-30
Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-36
Safety features of your vehicle

Safety features of your vehicle
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Driver’s seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle(3) Seat cushion height
(4) Lumbar support*
(5) Driver position memory system*
(6) Seat warmer*(7) Headrest
Front passenger’s seat
(8) Forward and backward
(9) Seatback angle*(10) Seat cushion height*
(11) Seat warmer*(12) Headrest Rear seat (13) Headrest
(14) Armrest
(15) Seat warmer*
*: if equipped
SEATS
OYF039001R
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Type A
■Type B■Type A
■Type B
■Type A■Type B

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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING- Driver’s seat
Never attempt to adjust the seat whilst the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control,and an accident causing death,
serious injury, or property dam-
age.
Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position of the
seatback. Storing items against a
seatback or in any other way
interfering with proper locking of
a seatback could result in serious
or fatal injury in a sudden stop orcollision.
seatback upright and the lap por-
tion of the seat belt snug and low
across the hips. This is the best
position to protect you in case ofan accident.
In order to avoid unnecessary and perhaps severe air bag
injuries, always sit as far back as
possible from the steering wheel
whilst maintaining comfortable
control of the vehicle. We recom-
mend that your chest be at least
250 mm (10 inches) away fromthe steering wheel.WARNING - Loose objects
Loose objects in the driver’s foot
area could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident. Do not place
anything under the front seats.WARNING - Driver respon-
sibility for passengers
Riding in a vehicle with the seat-
back reclined could lead to serious
or fatal injury in an accident. If a
seat is reclined during an accident,
the occupant’s hips may slide
under the lap portion of the seat
belt applying great force to the
unprotected abdomen. Serious orfatal internal injuries could result.
The driver must advise the passen-
ger to keep the seatback in an
upright position whenever the vehi-
cle is in motion.
WARNING - Uprighting seat
When you return the seatback to its
upright position, hold the seatback
and return it slowly and be surethere are no other occupants
around the seat. If the seatback isreturned without being held and
controlled, the back of the seat
could spring forward resulting in
accidental injury to a person struck
by the seatback.
WARNING
Do not use a sitting cushion that reduces friction between the seat
and passenger. The passenger's
hips may slide under the lap por-tion of the seat belt during an acci-
dent or a sudden stop. Serious orfatal internal injuries could resultbecause the seat belt can't operate
normally.

Safety features of your vehicle
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Front seat
Manual adjustment
Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever
that is under the front edge of the seat cushion up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and make
sure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and backward without
using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly. Seatback angle
To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the
seatback recline lever located on the
outside of the seat at the rear.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the
position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever
MUST return to its original position for
the seatback to lock.)
OYF039003/HOYF039002/H
WARNING
After adjusting the seat, always
check that it is securely locked into
place by attempting to move the
seat forward or reverse without
using the lock release lever.
Sudden or unexpected movement
of the driver's seat could cause you
to lose control of the vehicle result-ing in an accident.
WARNING
Use extreme caution so that hands or other objects are not
caught in the seat mechanisms
whilst the seat is moving.
Do not put a cigarette lighter on the floor or seat. When you oper-
ate the seat, gas may gush out of
the lighter and cause fire.