dashboard Hyundai Sonata

Driving your vehicle
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Starting the engine 1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside
the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Place the shift lever in the P(Park) position.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the engine start/stop button.
6. 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 depressing
the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, itshould be started without depressing
the accelerator.
Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
if it is far away from you, the engine
may not start.
When the engine start/stop button is in
the ACC or ON position, if any door is
open, the system checks for the smart
key. If the smart key is not in the vehi-
cle, the warning, "Key is not in vehicle"
will appear in the dashboard display,and if all doors are closed, the chime
will also sound for about 5 seconds.
The indicator will turn off whilst the
vehicle is moving. Keep the smart key
in the vehicle, when using the ACC
position or if the vehicle engine is on.
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.
WARNING
The engine will start by pressing
the engine start/stop button, only
when the smart key is in the vehi-
cle. Never allow children or any per-son who is unfamiliar with the vehi-
cle to touch the engine start/stop
button or related parts.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls whilst you are in motion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. Iftraffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position whilst the vehi-cle is still moving and press theengine start/stop button in an
attempt to restart the engine.
WARNING
People with medical devices such
as implanted pacemakers or car-
diac defibrillators should not carry
the smart key near the heart. The
smart key system may affect the
operation of such implanted med-
ical devices. Failure to do so may
result in interference with the med-
ical device, which could result in
serious injury.

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Maintenance
CAUTION
Using anything but recommendedcleaners and procedures may affect
the fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant properties.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideof the rear window. This may result in damage to the rear windowdefroster grid.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquidsto come in contact with electrical/
electronic components inside thevehicle as this may damage them.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use highalcohol content solutions oracid/alkaline detergents, the colour of the leather may fade or the sur-
face may get stripped off.
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as per- fume and cosmetic oil from contacting
the dashboard because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con-tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-
diately. See the instructions that follow for
the proper way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the upholstery and interiortrim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabriccan be stained and its colour can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web-bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.

Specifications & Consumer information
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
the number used in registering your car
and in all legal matters pertaining to its
ownership, etc.
The number is punched on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is also on a plate attached to the
top of the dashboard. The number on theplate can easily be seen through the
windscreen from outside.
The vehicle certification label attached
on the driver’s (or front passenger’s) side
centre pillar gives the vehicle identifica-
tion number (VIN).
OBH088005N
VIN label (if equipped)
OYF089005
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION
LABEL (IF EQUIPPED)
OYF089004
OYF081004N
Frame number (2.4L)
Frame number (2.0L)

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Index
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-4 Care
Exterior care ..............................................................7-62
Interior care ..............................................................7-67
Tyre care ....................................................................7-34
Cargo weight ..................................................................5-58
Central door lock switch ................................................4-17
Centre console storage ..................................................4-100
Changing tyres ..................................................................6-9Chains Tyre chains ................................................................5-47
Checking tyre inflation pressure ....................................7-35
Child restraint system ....................................................3-30 Lap belt......................................................................3-33
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-33
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-19
Climate control system (Automatic) ..............................4-90 Air conditioning ........................................................4-95
Automatic heating and air conditioning....................4-91
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-92
Climate control system (Manual) ..................................4-81 Air conditioning ........................................................4-86
Climate control air filter............................................4-88
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-82
Cigarette lighter ............................................................4-102
Climate control air filter ................................................4-88 Climate control air filter ................................................7-27
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-105
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-106
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-43
Compact spare tyre ........................................................6-14
Compact spare tyre replacement ....................................7-39
Coolant ............................................................................7-18
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-18
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-68
Cruise control system ....................................................5-36
Cup holder ....................................................................4-103
Curtain air bag ................................................................3-46
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-43
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination..................................................................4-44
Defogging (Windscreen) ................................................4-97
Defogging logic (Windscreen)........................................4-99
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-80
Defrosting (Windscreen) ................................................4-97
Digital clock..................................................................4-105
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-43
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................4-44
Door locks ......................................................................4-16
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