Hyundai Sonata 2004 Repair Manual

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 49
B490A02Y-AATINTERIOR LIGHT
The interior courtesy light has three buttons.
The three buttons are:
o DOORIn the " DOOR " position, the interior courtesy
light comes on when any door is opened regard-
less of the ignition key position. The light goes
out gradually 6 seconds after the door is closed.
o ONIn the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.
Do not leave this button pressed for an ex-
tended period of time when the vehicle is not
running.
o OFFIn the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all
times even though a door is open.
B480B01Y-AATMAP LIGHT (without sunroof)
(If installed)
Push in the map light switch to turn the light on
or off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map light at night or as a
personal light for the driver and the passenger.
B480A01Y-AATMAP LIGHT (with sunroof)
The two map light switches are located on both
sides of the interior light. Push in the map light
switch to turn the light on or off.
HEF-198
HEF-197B490A02Y
Map Light Switch
lnterior Light Switch
With Sunroof
Without sunroof

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B510A01A-AATOUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Manual Type
The outside rearview mirrors are equipped with
a remote control for your convenience. It is
operated by the control lever in the bottom front
corner of the window.
Before driving away, always check that your
mirrors are positioned so you can see behind
you, both to the left and right sides, as well as
directly behind your vehicle. When using the
mirror, always exercise caution when attempt-
ing to judge the distance of vehicles behind or
along side of you.
CAUTION:If the mirror control is jammed with ice, do
not attempt to break it free using the control
handle or by manipulating the face of the
mirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (not
radiator antifreeze) to release the frozen
mechanism or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
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B510B01Y-AATElectric Type (If installed)
The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted
to your preferred rear vision, both directly be-
hind the vehicle, and to the rear of the left and
right sides.
The remote control outside rearview mirror
switch controls the adjustments for both right
and left outside mirrors.
B500A01A-AATGLOVE BOX
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
door should be kept closed when the car is
in motion.
To open the glove box, pull on the glove box
release lever.
B500A02Y
HEF-205
HEF-129A

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To adjust the position of either mirror:1. Move the selecting switch to the right or left
to activate the adjustable mechanism for the
corresponding door mirror.
2. Adjust mirror angle by depressing the appro-
priate perimeter switch as illustrated.
CAUTION:o Do not operate the switch continuously
for an unnecessary length of time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face could
cause permanent damage. To remove
any ice, use a sponge, soft cloth or
approved de-icer.
WARNING:Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the passenger
side rear view mirror. It is a convex mirror
with a curved surface. Any objects seen in
this mirror are closer than they appear.
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B510D01Y-AAT
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR HEATER
(If installed)
The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated
in connection with the rear window defroster. To
heat the outside rearview mirror glass, push in
the switch for the rear window defroster. The
rearview mirror glass will be heated for defrost-
ing or defogging and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather conditions. Push the
switch again to turn the heater off. The outside
rearview mirror heater automatically turns itself
off after 15 minutes.
B510B03Y
HEF-036
Automatic type
HEF-038A
Rotary and push button type

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B510C01A-AATFOLDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORS
To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push them
toward the rear.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in narrow areas.
WARNING:Do not adjust or fold the outside rear view
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an acci-
dent which could cause death, serious in-
jury or property damage.
B520A01A-AATDAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW MIR-
ROR
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night inside
rear view mirror. The "night" position is selected
by flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirror
toward you. In the "night" position, the glare of
headlights of cars behind you is reduced.
B520B01O-GATDAY/NIGHT REARVIEW MIRROR
(Electric type) (If installed)
The electric type day/night inside rearview mir-
ror controls automatically the glare of headlights
of the car behind you. Adjust the rearview mirror
to the desired position.
B510C01YHEF-206
HEF-207

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Indicator Light
B520C01L-GATHOMELINK MIRROR (If installed)
Your new vehicle may be equipped with an
automatic night vision mirror. During nighttime
driving, this feature will automatically detect and
reduce dangerous rearview mirror glare.
Your new mirror also comes with an integrated
HomeLink Universal Transceiver, which allows
you to program the mirror to activate your
garage door(s), estate gate, home lighting, etc.
The mirror actually learns the codes from your
various existing transmitters.
Automatic-Dimming Function
To assist you during nighttime driving, your
mirror will automatically dim upon detecting
glare from the vehicles behind you.
Press the button to turn the automatic-
dimming function off. The mirror indicator light
will turn off.
Press the button to turn the automatic-
dimming function on. The mirror indicator light
will illuminate.
NOTE:The mirror defaults to the "on" position
each time the vehicle is started.
B520C01LB520C01L
Glare Detection
Homelink buttons
Automatic-dimming mirror
function buttons
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HOMELINK PROGRAMMING
CAUTION:
o Make sure people and/or objects are out
of the way of any garage doors or gates
you may be operating during the pro-
gramming procedures.
o Keep original transmitters for potential
future programming needs, or in case
you sell the vehicle.
o In the event you do sell your vehicle, it's
recommended you erase your pro-
grammed HomeLink mirror buttons.
WARNING:Do not use HomeLink with any garage door
opener that lacks the safety stop and re-
verse feature as required by federal safety
standards (includes garage doors manu-
factured before April 1, 1982), as these
doors can increase the risk of serious injury
or death. Call 1-800-355-3515 or visit
www.homelink.com for more information.
NOTE:If programming a garage door opener or
gate, it is advised to unplug the device
during the "cycling" process to prevent
possible motor burnout.

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Flashing
Programming
Your vehicle may require that the ignition switch
to be turned to the "ACC" position to program
and/or operate HomeLink system. It is also
recommended that a new battery be placed in
the handheld transmitter of the device being
programmed to HomeLink for quicker program-
ming and accurate transmission of the radio-
frequency.
Follow these steps to program your HomeLink
mirror:
1. When programming the buttons for the first
time, press and hold the two outside
HomeLink buttons ( , ), releasing when
the indicator light begins to flash (approxi-
mately 20 seconds). This procedure erases
the factory-set default codes. Do not per-
form this step when programming additional
transmitters.2. Hold the transmitter of the device you want
to program 1 to 3 inches away from the
bottom of the mirror. Simultaneously press
the handheld transmitter button and the
HomeLink button you wish to program. The
indicator light will flash slowly at first, then
rapidly, indicating successful programming.
3. If the garage door opener or other device you
wish to program is rolling-code equipped,
proceed to the "Rolling Code Programming"
section.
4. Repeat step 2 to program the remaining
HomeLink buttons.
Additional Programming for Rolling Code
Devices
For any rolling-code-equipped device; follow
the steps below after completing the "Program-
ming" section. A second person may make the
following steps easier.
1. Locate the "learn" or "smart" button on the
device's motor head unit. The exact location
and color of the button varies by product
brand, but is usually referenced in the device's
owner's manual. Contact HomeLink at 1-
800-355-3515 or www.homelink.com for
help.
2. Press and release the "learn" or "smart"
button on the device's motor head unit.
NOTE:You now have 30 seconds to initiate step 3.
3. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and
release the programmed HomeLink button.
Press and release the same HomeLink but-
ton a second time to complete the program-
ming process. (Some devices may require
you to press and release a third time to
complete the programming.)
4. Now HomeLink mirror and rolling-code-
equipped device should be synchronized.
The remaining HomeLink buttons may now
be programmed if this has not been done
previously.
B520C02LB520C03L
Flashing
Transmitter
1 ~ 3 inches

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Operating HomeLink
Simply press the appropriate HomeLink button
to activate the trained product (garage door,
security system, entry door lock, estate gate,
lighting, etc.). The original handheld transmit-
ters may also be used at any time.
Erasing Programmed Buttons
To erase the three HomeLink buttons, press
and hold the two outside buttons until the indica-
tor light begins to flash (after 20 seconds).
Release both buttons.
Individual buttons cannot be erased, but can be
reprogrammed.
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
Button
To program a device to HomeLink using a
HomeLink button previously trained, follow these
steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink but-
ton. Do not release until step 4 has been
completed.
2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly
(after 20 seconds), hold the handheld trans-
mitter 1 to 3 inches away from the bottom of
the mirror.
3. Press and hold the transmitter button (or, if
necessary, press and "cycle," as described
in the '"Gate Operator & Canadian Program-
ming" portion of this text).
4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly
at first, then rapidly, indicating successful
programming. Release both buttons.
B520C02L
Flashing
Gate Operator Programming & Cana-
dian Programming
During programming, your handheld transmit-
ter may automatically stop transmitting.
Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button
while you press and repress ("cycle") your
handheld transmitter every two seconds until
the frequency signal has been learned. The
indicator light will flash slowly at first and then
rapidly upon successful programming.
Accessories
For more information on HomeLink and
HomeLink-compatible products, or to purchase
HomeLink accessories, call 1-800-355-3515
or visit www.homeink.com.

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B530A01A-AATPARKING BRAKE
Always engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the car. This also turns on the parking brake
indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or
"START" position. Before driving away, be sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the
indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up and
press the thumb button. Then, while holding
the button in, lower the brake lever.
B540A01S-GATTRUNK LID
Remote Trunk Lid Release
To open the trunk lid without using the key pull
up the lid release lever.
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down
on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is
securely fastened, try to pull it up again.
WARNING:The trunk lid should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car and serious illness
or death may result. See additional warnings
concerning exhaust gases on page 2-2.
B540B04Y-AATTrunk Lid Knob Lock (If installed)
If the trunk lid lock knob (located near the latch)
is in the "LOCK" position when the trunk lid is
closed, it will not be possible to open the trunk
lid by using the remote release. In this instance,
use the master key to unlock and open the trunk
lid.
To allow the trunk lid to be opened with the
remote release, push the trunk lid lock knob
down, to the opposite direction of the "LOCK"
position.
NOTE:Doors and trunk should be kept locked and
keys be kept out of the reach of children.
Parents also should teach their children
about the dangers of playing in trunks.
HEF-154
HEF-132 B540B03Y

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B540C02Y-AATTo unlock using the key
To open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock. The trunk compartment
light goes on when the trunk lid is opened.
B540B02Y-AATTrunk Lid Emergency Latch Release
Your vehicle is equipped with a glow-in-the dark
emergency trunk release lever located inside
the trunk. It will glow after the trunk is closed.
When pulled, this lever will release the trunk
latch mechanism and open the trunk.
NOTE:o If a person is locked in the trunk by one's
own will or by another person or by
accident, pull the emergency trunk re-
lease lever on the passenger side of the
inside panel of the trunk. This will open
the trunk lid.o HYUNDAI recommends that cars be kept
locked and keys be kept out of the reach
of children, and that parents teach their
children about the dangers of playing in
trunks.
WARNING:Parents should teach children about the
emergency trunk release lever in their ve-
hicle and how to open the trunk lid if they
are accidentally locked in the trunk.
B540C03Y
B545C01YPull to open the trunk

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B560A02Y-AATREMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pushing up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the driver side door.
NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do
not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
melt.
B550A02Y-AATHIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
In addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear
stoplight in the center of the rear window also
lights when the brakes are applied.WARNING:o Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
refueling, always stop the engine and
never allow sparks or open flames near
the filler area. If you need to replace the
filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re-
placement part.
o If you open the fuel filler cap during high
ambient temperatures, a slight "pres-
sure sound" may be heard. This is nor-
mal and not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
turn it slowly.
o Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced
and securely seated after fueling. Failure
to replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap
will result in fuel vapors escaping into
the atmosphere and the check engine
(MIL) indicator illuminating.
B550A03Y
HEF-132AB560A02Y
Fuel Cap Holder