ignition Hyundai Sonata 2008 Owner's Manual

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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.
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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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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.
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2) Make sure that the engine hood and trunk lid
are closed and latched.
3) Lock the doors using the transmitter of the
keyless entry system or key.
After completion of the steps above, the turn
signal lights will blink once and the system will
be armed.
The system can also be armed by locking the
doors with the key; however, the turn signal
lights are not operated.
If any door, trunk lid or engine hood is not opened
or the ignition key is not inserted in the ignition
switch within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.NOTE:1) If any door, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open, the system will not be
armed.
2) If this happens, rearm the system as
previously described.NOTE:Do not arm the system until all passengers
have left the car. If the system is armed while
a passenger(s) remains in the car, the alarm
may be activated when the remaining
passenger(s) leaves the car.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEMB070A01A-AATThis system is designed to provide protection
from unauthorized entry into the car. This sys-
tem is operated in three stages : the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the "Alarm" stage
and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-
gered, the system provides an audible alarm
with blinking of the turn signal lights.B070B02NF-AATArmed Stage
HMR
Park the car and stop the engine. Arm the
system as described below.
1) Remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch.
NOTE:The transmitter will not work if any of fol-
lowing occur:
- The ignition key is in ignition switch.
- You exceed the operating distance limit
(10 m).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be block-
ing the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio trans-
mitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work cor-
rectly, open and close the door with the
ignition key. If you have a problem with the
transmitter, contact an authorized Hyundai
Dealer.NOTE:Keep the transmitter away from water or
any liquid. If the keyless entry system is
inoperative due to exposure to water or
liquids, it will not be covered by your manu-
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B075D01CM-AATDisarmed StageIf the follwing conditions are met, the system will
be disarmed.
o When the doors are unlocked with the trans-
mitter or the ignition key.
After depressing unlock button, you must
open the doors within 30 seconds or all doors
will automatically lock again and theft-alarm
system will be armed.
o When the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position.
The turn signal lights will blink twice when the
door is unlocked with the transmitter.
The alarm will be deactivated when:
o The lock/unlock button on the transmitter is
pressed.
o The doors are unlocked with the ignition key.
o The ignition switch is in the "ON" position for
30 seconds.NOTE:When the system is disarmed while the
"DOOR" button of the interior light is de-
pressed, the interior light will illuminate for
30 seconds.
B070C01NF-AATAlarm StageThe alarm will be activated if any of the following
occurs while the car is parked and the system
is armed.
1) A front or rear door is opened without using
the transmitter or the ignition key.
2) The trunk lid is opened without using the
transmitter or the ignition key.
3) The engine hood is opened.
The alarming horn will sound and the turn signal
lights will blink continuously for 27 seconds
(This will repeat 3 times). To turn off the system,
unlock the door or trunk lid with the transmitter
or the ignition key.
CAUTION:
Avoid trying to start the engine while the
system is armed.
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B070E01NF-AATPanic Warning1. Push the "PANIC" button on the backside of
the transmitter.
2. At the same time, the alarming horn will
sound and the turn signal lights will blink
continuously for 30 seconds.
3. To turn off the system, push the "PANIC"
button again on the backside of the transmit-
ter.
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B060A01NF-GATPOWER WINDOWSThe power windows operate when the ignition
key is in the "ON" position. The main switches
are located on the driver's armrest and control
the front and rear windows on both sides of the
vehicle. The windows may be opened by de-
pressing the appropriate window switch and
closed by pulling up the switch. To open the
window on the driver's side, press the switch
halfway down. The window moves as long as
the switch is operated.
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Window lock (Driver's side)
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Auto Up/Down Window
(Driver's side)The auto up/down window is controlled by the
main switch on the driver's armrest.
To fully open the window automatically, press
the switch fully down. To fully close the window
automatically, pull the switch fully up. In auto-
matic operation, the window will fully open or
close even if you let go of the switch. To stop the
window at the desired position while the window
is in operation, pull up or depress and release
the switch to the opposite direction of the move-
ment.NOTE:If the battery has been recharged or discon-
nected, the auto up/down window system
must be reset as follows;
1. Turn the ignition key to "ON" position.
2. Pull up the driver's window switch until
the window is fully closed and continue
pulling up the driver's window switch
for at least 0.2 second.
If the auto up/down window is not reset, the
feature may not operate properly. Open
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In order to prevent operation of the passenger
front and rear windows, a window lock switch is
provided on the armrest of the driver's door. To
disable the power windows, press the window
lock switch. To revert to normal operation,
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Open
WARNING:
o Passengers can be injured if their head,
hands or other body parts are trapped by
a closing window. Always check for
obstructions before raising any window.
o NEVER leave the ignition key in the ve-
hicle.
o NEVER leave any child unattended in the
vehicle. Even very young children may
inadvertently cause the vehicle to move,
entangle themselves in the windows, or
otherwise injure themselves or others.
o Do not attempt to operate the main switch
on the driver's door and a switch on
another door in opposing directions at
the same time. If this is done, the window
will stop and cannot be opened or closed.
WARNING:
o The automatic reverse feature for the
driver’s window is only active when the
“auto up” feature is used by fully pulling
up the switch. The automatic reverse
feature will not operate if the window is
raised using the halfway position on the
power window switch.
o Always check for obstructions before
raising any window to avoid injuries or
vehicle damage. If an object less than
0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter is caught
between the window glass and the up-
per window channel, the automatic re-
verse window may not detect the resis-
tance and will not stop and reverse direc-
tion.B060C02NF-AATAutomatic Reverse Window
(Driver's side)If the upward movement of the window is blocked
by an object or part of the body, the window will
detect the resistance and will stop upward
movement. The window will then lower approxi-
mately 11.8 in.(30cm) to allow the object to be
cleared.
NOTE:The power windows can be operated for 30
seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the "ACC" or "LOCK" positions, or removed
from the ignition switch.
If the front doors are opened during this 30
second period, the power windows can no
longer be operated without the ignition key
turned to the "ON" position.

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WARNING:
Riding with a reclined seatback increases
your chance of serious or fatal injuries in
the event of a collision or sudden stop. The
protection of your restraint system (seat
belts and airbags) is greatly reduced by
reclining your seat. Seat belts must be snug
against your hips and chest to work prop-
erly. The more the seatback is reclined, the
greater the chance that an occupant's hips
will slide under the lap belt or the occupant's
neck will strike the shoulder belt. Drivers
and passengers should always sit well back
in their seats, properly belted, and with the
seatbacks upright.
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B100A01NF-AATSEAT WARMER (If Installed)The seat warmer is provided to warm the front
seats during cold weather. With the ignition key
in the "ON" position, push either of the switches
to warm the driver's seat or the front passenger's
seat.
During mild weather or under conditions where
the operation of the seat warmer is not needed,
keep the switches in the "OFF" position.NOTE:o The seat warmer may not operate if the
ambient temperature is warm.
o If the seat warmer doesn't operate when
the ambient temperature is lower than
75.2°F (24°C), it must be checked at an
authorized dealer.
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WARNING:
Do not turn on the seat warmers, if the seat
is occupied by someone who cannot moni-
tor the temperature and turn off the seat
warmer, if it becomes too warm. The seat
warmers should not be turned on when
children, the elderly, ill people, and sleep-
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B180A01NF-AATSEAT BELT-Driver's 3-Point System with
Emergency Locking Retractor
To Fasten Your BeltTo fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor
and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There
will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into
the buckle.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper
length only after the lap belt portion is adjusted
manually so that it fits snugly around your hips.
If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the
belt will extend and let you move around. If there
is a sudden stop or impact, however, the belt will
lock into position. It will also lock if you try to lean
forward too quickly.
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NOTE:If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when
the ignition key is turned from the "OFF"
position to the "ON" or "START" position,
the seat belt warning light will blink and the
warning chime will sound for approximately
six seconds to remind the driver to fasten
the driver's seat belt.
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Release the button to lock the anchor into
position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make
sure that it has locked into position.
WARNING:
o Verify the shoulder belt anchor is locked
into position at the appropriate height.
Never position the shoulder belt across
your neck or face. Improperly posi-
tioned seat belts can cause serious inju-
ries in an accident.
o Failure to replace seat belts after an
accident could leave you with damaged
seat belts that will not provide protec-
tion in the event of another collision
leading to personal injury or death.
Replace your seat belts after being in an
accident as soon as possible.
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WARNING:
o Adjust the shoulder belt height when
you sit well back in the seat.
o When adjusting the shoulder belt height,
grip the height adjuster button securely
and slide the height adjuster up or down.

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B190A02NF-AATSEAT BELTS-Front Passenger and Rear
Seat 3-Point System with Combination
Locking Retractor
To Fasten Your BeltCombination retractor type seat belts are in-
stalled in the rear seat positions to help accom-
modate the installation of child restraint systems.
Although a combination retractor is also installed
in the front passenger seat position, Hyundai
strongly recommends that children always be
seated in the rear seat. NEVER place any infant
restraint system in the front seat of the vehicle.
This type of seat belt combines the features of
both an emergency locking retractor seat belt
and an automatic locking retractor seat belt. To
fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor
and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There
will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into
the buckle. When not securing a child restraint,
the seat belt operates in the same way as the
driver's seat belt (Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor Type). It automatically adjusts to the proper
length only after the lap belt portion of the seat
belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly
around your hips. When the seat belt is fully
extended from the retractor to allow the instal-
lation of a child restraint system, the seat belt
operation changes to allow the belt to retract, but
not to extend (Automatic Locking Retractor
Type). See page 1-33.
NOTE:o Although the combination retractor pro-
vides the same level of protection for
seated passengers in either emergency
or automatic locking modes, it is recom-
mended that seated passengers use the
emergency locking feature for improved
convenience. The automatic locking
function is intended to facilitate child
restraint installation. To convert from
the automatic locking feature to the
emergency locking operation mode, al-
low the unbuckled seat belt to fully re-
tract.
o The front passenger's seat belt warning
light on the center fascia panel blinks
until the front passenger's seat belt is
fastened to remind the front passenger
to fasten the front passenger's seat belt,
when the ignition key is turned from the
"OFF" position to "the "ON" or "START"
position.
WARNING:
o For maximum restraint system protec-
tion, the seat belts must always be used
whenever the car is moving.
o Seat belts are most effective when
seatbacks are in the upright position.
o Children age 12 and younger must al-
ways be properly restrained in the rear
seat. Never allow children to ride in the
front passenger seat. If a child over 13
must be seated in the front seat, he/she
must be properly belted and the seat
should be moved as far back as possible.
o Never wear the shoulder belt under your
arm or behind your back. An improperly
positioned shoulder belt can cause se-
rious injuries in a crash. The shoulder
belt should be positioned midway over
your shoulder across your collarbone.
o Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. A
twisted belt can't do its job as well. In a
collision, it could even cut into you. Be
sure the belt webbing is straight and not
twisted.
o Be careful not to damage the belt web-
bing or hardware. If the belt webbing or
hardware is damaged, replace it.
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