Hyundai Sonata 2008 User Guide

F9 1. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Switch
2. Power Adjustable Pedals Switch (If Installed)
3. Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch)
4. Hood Release Lever
5. Steering Wheel Tilt Lever (If Installed)
6. Front Seat Warmer (If Installed)
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor
on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster,
instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these
areas, wash them with water immediately.
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7. Power Outlet (If Installed)
8. Ashtray
9. Cigarette Lighter
10.Digital Clock
11."PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" Indicator (If Installed)
12.Hazard Warning Switch

F10
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (II)
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F11 1. Fuse Box
2. Multi Box
3. Instrument Cluster
4. Multi-Function Light/Front Fog Light Switch
5. Audio Remote Control Switch (If Installed)
6. Horn and Driver's Airbag
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
8. Cruise Control Switch
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor
on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster,
instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these
areas, wash them with water immediately.
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9. Audio System (If Installed)
10. Passenger's Airbag
11. Glove Box
12. Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel
13. Shift Lever
14. Parking Brake Lever
15. Drink Holder
16. Center Console

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
F12
B255A02NF-AATINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
High Beam Indicator Light
Door Ajar Warning LightSeat Belt Reminder Light and ChimeTurn Signal Indicator Lights
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If Installed)
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
Cruise Indicator Light Check Engine - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator
Lights
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning LightFront Fog Light Indicator Light (If Installed)
Cruise SET Indicator LightLow Fuel Level Warning Light
Trunk Lid Open Warning Light
* More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-52.
Low Tire Pressure Telltale (If Installed)
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction
Telltale (If Installed)

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Fuel Recommendations.................................................... 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai......................................... 1-3
Keys ................................................................................... 1-3
Door Locks ........................................................................ 1-4
Theft-Alarm System .......................................................... 1-8
Windows..........................................................................1-11
Seats................................................................................1-14
Seat Belts ........................................................................1-21
Child Restraint System ....................................................1-28
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG)
System (SRS) ................................................................1-36
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights .........................1-50
Warning and Indicator Lights..........................................1-52
Trip Computer .................................................................1-59
Multi-Function Light Switch .............................................1-62
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ............................1-65
Sunroof............................................................................1-71
Mirror...............................................................................1-78
Homelink Mirror ...............................................................1-80
Hood Release ..................................................................1-90
Cruise Control..................................................................1-94
Heating and Cooling Control ...........................................1-98
Antenna ........................................................................1-115
Stereo Sound System ..................................................1-116
Audio System................................................................1-119
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION:
Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems that
are caused by the use of fuels containing
methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxy-
gen Content 2.7% weight.)
B010B01A-AATWhat About Gasohol?Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gasoline
and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol) may be used
in your Hyundai. However, if your engine devel-
ops driveability problems, the use of 100%
unleaded gasoline is recommended. Fuels with
unspecified quantities of alcohol, or alcohols
other than ethanol, should not be used.
B010A02NF-AATUse Unleaded GasolineUnleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane
Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher must be used in your Hyundai.
B010C01A-AATUse of MTBEHyundai recommends that fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) should not
be used in your Hyundai.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle per-
formance and produce vapor lock or hard
starting.
B010D01A-AATDo Not Use MethanolFuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should
not be used in your Hyundai. This type of fuel
can reduce vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system.
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UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
WARNING:
o Do not "top off" after the nozzle auto-
matically shuts off when refueling.
o Tighten the cap until it clicks, otherwise
the "
" light will illuminate.
o Always check that the fuel cap is in-
stalled securely to prevent fuel spillage
in the event of an accident.

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KEYS
BREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAI
B010F01A-AATOperation in Foreign CountriesIf you are going to drive your Hyundai in another
country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding registra-
tion and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is available.B010E01A-AATGasolines for Cleaner AirTo help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai rec-
ommends that you use gasolines treated with
detergent additives, which help prevent deposit
formation in the engine. These gasolines will
help the engine run cleaner and enhance per-
formance of the Emission Control System.
B020A01S-AATDuring the First 1,200 Miles (2,000 Km)No formal "break-in" procedure is required with
your new Hyundai. However, you can contrib-
ute to the economical operation and durability of
your Hyundai by observing the following recom-
mendations during the first 1,200 miles (2,000
km).
o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/h).
o While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm,
or revolutions per minute) between 2,000
rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start
quickly or depress the accelerator pedal
fully.
o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to avoid
hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't
drive so slowly in too high a gear that the
engine "bucks":shift to a lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed
from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes
at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km) of operation.
B030A01NF-GATFor greater convenience, your Hyundai has
two master keys and a sub key. The master
keys will open all locks on your vehicle. The sub
key will only function in the ignition and the door
locks.
Leaving your sub key with a parking attendant
will ensure that your vehicle's trunk, trunk lid
release, glove box compartment and rear trunk
access may not be unlocked in your absence.NOTE:Before leaving your sub key with a parking
attendant, make sure that the lock knobs of
the rear seatback lock and the trunk lid lock
are switched to the "LOCK" position.
B030A01NF-A
Master key Sub key

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DOOR LOCKS!
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ILLUMINATED IGNITION SWITCHWhenever either front door is opened, the igni-
tion switch will be illuminated for your conve-
nience, provided the ignition switch is not in the
"ON" position.
The light will go off approximately 10 seconds
after closing the door or when the ignition switch
is turned on.
WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Be-
fore you drive away (especially if there
are children in the car), be sure that all the
doors are securely closed and locked so
that the doors cannot be opened from
the inside. This helps ensure that the
doors will not be opened accidentally.
Also, when combined with the proper
use of seat belts, locking the doors helps
keep occupants from being ejected from
the car in case of an accident.
o Before opening the door, always look for
and avoid oncoming traffic.
B030B01NF-GATRecord Your Key NumberA code number is attached on the number tag
that came with the keys to your Hyundai. This
key number tag should not be left with the keys
but kept in a safe place, not in the vehicle. The
key number should also be recorded in a place
where it can be found in an emergency.
If you need additional keys, or if you should lose
your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer can
make new keys if you can supply the key
number.
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B040B01NF-AATLocking, unlocking front doors with a
keyo The door can be locked or unlocked with a
key.
o Lock the door by turning the key toward the
front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning the
key toward the rear.NOTE:The driver's door can be unlocked by turn-
ing the key once toward the rear. If you wish
to unlock all doors, turn the key again
toward the rear within 4 seconds.
B040C02Y-AATLocking from the OutsideThe doors can be locked without a key. To lock
the doors from the outside, first push the inside
lock switch to the "LOCK" position, so that the
red mark on the switch is not visible, then close
the door.
The door will not lock if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the front doors are closed. This is
normal operation.NOTE:o When locking the door this way, be care-
ful not to lock the door with the key left
in the vehicle.
o To discourage theft, always remove the
ignition key, close all windows and lock
all doors when leaving your vehicle un-
attended.
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LOCKUNLOCK
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B040D01NF-AATLocking from the InsideTo lock the doors from the inside, simply close
the door and push the lock switch to the "LOCK"
position.NOTE:o When the door is locked, the red mark on
the switch is not visible.
o The driver's and front passenger's doors
can be opened by pulling the inside door
handle even if the inside lock switch is
pushed to the "LOCK" position.
HNF2008
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UNLOCK

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B040E04A-AATChild-Protector Rear Door LockYour Hyundai is equipped with left and right side
"child-protector" rear door locks. When the lock
mechanism is engaged, the rear door cannot be
opened from the inside. Its use is recommended
whenever there are small children in the rear
seat.
To engage the child-protector feature so that
the door cannot be opened from the inside,
move the child-protector lever to the " "
position and close the door. Move the lever to
the " " position when normal door operation
is desired.
To open the door from the outside, pull the
outside door handle.
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B040G02NF-AATCentral Door LocksThe central door locking switch is located on the
driver's and front passenger's armrest. It is
operated by depressing the door lock switch. If
any door is open when the switch is depressed
to the "LOCK" position, the door will remain
locked when closed.NOTE:o When depressing the front portion of
the driver's or front passenger's door
lock switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
o When depressing the rear portion of
these switches, all vehicle doors will
unlock.
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Driver's sideFront passenger's side
LOCK
UNLOCKLOCK
UNLOCK
WARNING:
Be careful not to pull the inside door handle
while driving. If you pull the inside door
handle, the door can be opened and you
may be ejected from the vehicle and can be
injured or killed.
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