sport mode Hyundai Sonata 2012 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

Features of your vehicle
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Warnings and indicators
All warning lights are checked by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). Any light that does not illuminate
should be checked by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
After starting the engine, check to make
sure that all warning lights are off. If anyare still on, this indicates a situation that
needs attention. When releasing the
parking brake, the brake system warning
light should go off. The fuel warning light
will stay on if the fuel level is low.ECO indicator
(if equipped)
The ECO indicator is a system that
informs you to drive economically.
It is displayed if you drive fuel efficiently
to help you improve fuel efficiency.
The ECO indicator (green) will turn on when you are driving fuel efficiently in
the ECO ON mode.
If you don't want the indicator dis-
played, you can turn the ECO ON
mode to OFF mode by pressing the
RESET button.
As per ECO ON/OFF Mode operation,
refer to the previous page.
The fuel-efficiency can be changed by the driver's driving habit and road con-dition.
It doesn't work at the condition which doesn't meet economical driving such
as P (Park), N (Neutral), R (Reverse)
or sports mode.
Whilst the instant fuel consumption mode is displayed on the LCD screen,
the ECO indicator turns off.
ECOWARNING
Don't keep watching the indicator
whilst driving. It will distract youwhilst driving and cause an acci-
dent that results in severe personal
injury.

Driving your vehicle
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Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
lever back into the main gate.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
make gearshifts rapidly.
Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to
shift up one gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.
✽✽NOTICE
 In sports mode, the driver must exe- cute upshifts in accordance with road
conditions, taking care to keep the
engine speed below the red zone.
 In sports mode, only the 6 forward
gears can be selected. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
as required.
 In sports mode, downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
is automatically selected.
 In sports mode, when the engine rpm approaches the red zone shift points
are varied to upshift automatically.
 To maintain the required levels of
vehicle performance and safety, the
system may not execute certain
gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-
ated.
 When starting out on a slippery road, push the shift lever forward into the +
(up) position. The shifts the transaxle
into 2nd gear which allows for better
traction and smooth driving on a slip-
pery road. Push the shift lever to the -
(down) side to shift back to the 1st
gear.
Paddle shifter (if equipped)
The paddle shifter is available when the
shift lever is in the D position or the sport
mode.
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Driving your vehicle
With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter can operate when the
vehicle speed is more than 10km/h. Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear and the system
changes from automatic mode to manual
mode.
When the vehicle speed is lower than
10km/h, if you depress the accelerator
pedal for more than 5 seconds or if you
move the shift lever from D to sports
mode and shift it from sports mode and
back again, the system will change from
manual mode to automatic mode.
With the shift lever in the sports mode Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear.
✽✽NOTICE
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters
at the same time, you can't shift the gear.
Shift lock system (if equipped)
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse) unless the
brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition. Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into R
(Reverse) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the
brake, then do the following:
1. Carefully remove the cap covering the
shift-lock override access hole.
2. Insert a screwdriver (or key) into the access hole and press down on the
screwdriver (or key).
3. Move the shift lever.
4. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorised HYUNDAI dealer immedi-
ately.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and whilst shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.
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Maintenance
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected component
P/SEAT DRI
30A With IMS-Driver IMS Module, Driver Manual Switch W/O IMS-Driver Manual Switch
AMP
30A AMP
TRUNK
10A Trunk Lid Relay, Trunk Room Lamp, Fuel Filler Door & Trunk Lid Switch
SAFETY P/WDW
25A Safety Power Window Module
P/WDW PASS
20A Passenger Power Window Switch
P/WDW LH
25A Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH
SPARE 4
7.5A -
S/HTR FL
10A Front Left Seat Warmer Module
PDM 2
7.5A FOB Holder, Start Stop Button Switch, PDM, Smart Key Module
MODULE 3
7.5A Key Solenoid, Sport Mode Switch
P/WDW RH
25A Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RH
SPARE 3
10A -
MIRR HTD
10A Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror
P/SEAT PASS
20A Passenger Manual Switch
S/HTR FR
15A Front Right Seat Warmer Module
PDM
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Maintenance
Description Symbol Fuse rating Protected componentMODULE 1
7.5A Instrument Cluster(ON/START Input), Clock, Sport Mode Switch IND., Electro Chromic
Mirror, Auto Head Lamp Levelling Device Module(Auto), Head Lamp Levelling Device
Switch(Manual), Head Lamp Levelling Device Actuator LH/RH, Rear Parking Assist
Sensor Side LH/RH, Audio, Rear Parking Assist Sensor Centre LH/RH, Driver/Passenger
Seat Warmer Module, BCM, Seat Belt Reminder Indicator(Australia)
IG 1
20A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Fuse - F10 /F11 /F12 /F13)
--- -
A/BAG
15A SRS Control Module
START 1
7.5A W/O Smart Key-Ignition Lock Switch, Burglar Alarm Relay, E/R Fuse & Relay Box(RLY. 3)
With Smart Key-PCM, PDM
MDPS
10A Yaw Rate Sensor, Steering Angle Sensor, ESP(or ESC) Off Switch
PDM 3
7.5A PDM, Smart Key Module
SPARE 2
10A -
A/BAG IND.
7.5A Instrument Cluster(IND.)

Index
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Air bags..........................................................................3-36
Air bag warning label ..............................................3-56
Air bag warning light ..............................................3-39
Curtain air bag..........................................................3-46
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-42
Side impact air bag ..................................................3-45
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-25
Alarm system ................................................................4-13
Antenna (glass) ............................................................4-107
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-26
Appearance care ............................................................7-62 Exterior care ............................................................7-62
Interior care ..............................................................7-67
Armrest ..........................................................................3-13
Ashtray ........................................................................4-102
Audio system ..............................................................4-107 Glass antenna ........................................................4-107
Steering wheel audio control ................................4-107
Automatic climate control system ................................4-90 Air conditioning ......................................................4-95
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-91
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-92
Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-15 Ignition key interlock system ..................................5-20
Paddle shifter............................................................5-18 Shift lock system ......................................................5-19
Sports mode..............................................................5-18
Base kerb weight ..........................................................5-58
Battery............................................................................7-31
Battery saver function ....................................................4-69
Before driving ..................................................................5-3
Bonnet ............................................................................4-26
Bottle holders, see cup holders ....................................4-103
Brake system..................................................................5-22 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................5-26
Electronic stability control (ESC) ............................5-31
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..........................5-28
Parking brake ..........................................................5-23
Power brakes ............................................................5-22
Brake/clutch fluid ..........................................................7-21
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-55
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-8
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Index
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Front seat adjustment - manual ..................................3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ....................................3-5
Lumbar support....................................................3-5, 3-7
Rear seat ....................................................................3-11
Seatback pocket ........................................................3-11
Seat warmer ......................................................3-9, 3-12
Shift lock system ............................................................5-19
Side impact air bag ........................................................3-45
Smart key ..........................................................................4-6
Smooth cornering............................................................5-43
Snow tyres ......................................................................5-46Spare tyre Compact spare tyre....................................................6-14
Compact spare tyre replacement ..............................7-39
Removing and storing the spare tyre ..........................6-9
Special driving conditions ..............................................5-42 Driving at night ........................................................5-43
Driving in flooded areas............................................5-44
Driving in the rain ....................................................5-44
Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-42
Highway driving ........................................................5-45
Rocking the vehicle ..................................................5-42
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-43
Speedometer....................................................................4-44
Sports mode ....................................................................5-18
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4
Starting the engine ..................................................5-6, 5-10
Steering wheel ................................................................4-37 Horn ..........................................................................4-38
Power steering ..........................................................4-37
Tilt steering ..............................................................4-38
Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-107
Storage compartment ....................................................4-100 Centre console storage ............................................4-100
Glove box ................................................................4-100
Multi box ................................................................4-101
Sunglass holder ......................................................4-101
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-101
Sunroof, see panorama sunroof ......................................4-31
Sunvisor ........................................................................4-103
Tachometer ......................................................................4-45
Trunk ..............................................................................4-20
Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-13
Tilt steering ....................................................................4-38
Towing ............................................................................6-16 Emergency towing ....................................................6-17
Trailer towing..................................................................5-50 Safety chains ............................................................5-51
Towbars ....................................................................5-51
Trailer brakes ............................................................5-51
Weight of the trailer (tongue) ....................................5-57
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