Hyundai Sonata 2015 User Guide

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Your vehicle at a glance
Safety system of your vehicle
Convenient features of your vehicle
Multimedia System
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications, Consumer information and
Reporting safety defects
Index
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Exterior overview (I) .............................................1-2
Exterior overview (II) ............................................1-3
Interior overview ....................................................1-4
Instrument panel overview ...................................1-5
Engine compartment .............................................1-6
Important Safety Precautions ..............................2-2
Always Wear Your Seat Belt ..........................................2-2
Restrain All Children .........................................................2-2
Air Bag Hazards .................................................................2-2
Driver Distraction ..............................................................2-2
Control Your Speed ...........................................................2-3
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition ............................2-3
Seats ........................................................................\
2-4
Safety Precautions ...........................................................2-5
Front Seats ........................................................................\
.2-6
Rear Seats........................................................................\
.2-12
Head Restraints ...............................................................2-15
Seat Warmers and Air Ventilation Seats ...................2-19
Seat Belts ..............................................................2-22
Seat Belt Safety Precautions .......................................2-22
Seat Belt Warning Light ................................................2-23
Seat Belt Restraint System...........................................2-24
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions ...................2-30
Care of Seat Belts...........................................................2-33
Child Restraint System (CRS) .............................2-34
Children Always in the Rear .........................................2-34
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) .................2-35
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)..................2-37
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System ....2-45
Where Are the Air Bags? ..............................................2-47
How Does the Air Bag System Operate?..................2-50
What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates ................2-55
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......................2-56
Why Didn t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision? (Air bags
are not designed to inflate in every collision.) .......2-61
SRS Care ........................................................................\
....2-66
Additional Safety Precautions .....................................2-67
Air Bag Warning Labels .................................................2-68
1Your vehicle at a glance
2Safety system of your vehicle

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Accessing your vehicle .........................................3-4
Remote Key........................................................................\
.3-4
Smart Key ........................................................................\
....3-8
Immobilizer System .........................................................3-12
Door locks .............................................................3-14
Outside the Vehicle.........................................................3-14
Inside the Vehicle ............................................................3-15
Auto Door Lock/Unlock Features ...............................3-17
Child-Protector Rear Door locks ................................3-18
Theft-alarm system.............................................3-19
Driver position memory system .........................3-20
Storing Positions into Memory ....................................3-20
Easy Access Function ....................................................3-21
Steering wheel......................................................3-22
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .....................................3-22
Tilt Steering / Telescope Steering ..............................3-23
Heated Steering Wheel ..................................................3-23
Horn ........................................................................\
............3-24
Mirrors ...................................................................3-25
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................................................3-25
Outside Rearview Mirror ...............................................3-40
Reverse Parking Aid Function......................................3-43
Windows ................................................................3-44
Power Windows ...............................................................3-45
Panoramic sunroof ..............................................3-48
Sunshade ........................................................................\
...3-48
Sliding the Sunroof .........................................................3-49
Tilting the Sunroof .........................................................3-49
Closing the Sunroof........................................................3-50
To Reset the Sunroof.....................................................3-51
Exterior features .................................................3-52
Hood ........................................................................\
...........3-52
Trunk ........................................................................\
..........3-53
Smart Trunk ......................................................................3-\
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Fuel Filler Door ................................................................3-59
Instrument cluster................................................3-63
Instrument Cluster Control............................................3-65
LCD Display Control ........................................................3-66
3Convenient features of your vehicle

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LCD Display ...........................................................3-71
LCD Modes ........................................................................\
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Trip Computer Mode.......................................................3-72
Turn By Turn (TBT) Mode ............................................3-73
SCC/LDWS Mode .............................................................3-73
A/V Mode........................................................................\
..3-73
Information Mode ...........................................................3-74
User Settings Mode ........................................................3-76
Warning Messages..........................................................3-81
Trip computer .......................................................3-88
Trip A/B ........................................................................\
.....3-89
Fuel Economy...................................................................3-90
Digital Speedometer .......................................................3-92
Warning and indicator lights ..............................3-93
Warning Lights .................................................................3-93
Indicator Lights ..............................................................3-100
Light .....................................................................3-1\
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Exterior Lights ...............................................................3-105
Smart High Beam ..........................................................3-107
Welcome System ...........................................................3-113
Interior Lights ................................................................3-114
Wipers and washers ..........................................3-118
Windshield Wipers ........................................................3-118
Windshield Washers .....................................................3-119
Driver assist system ..........................................3-120
Rear View Camera ........................................................3-120
Rear Parking Assist System .......................................3-121
Defroster .............................................................3-124
Rear Window Defroster ..............................................3-124
Manual climate control system........................3-125
Heating and Air Conditioning .....................................3-126
System Operation .........................................................3-131
System Maintenance....................................................3-133
Automatic climate control system ...................3-135
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning.................3-136
Manual heating and Air Conditioning ......................3-137
System Operation .........................................................3-143
System Maintenance....................................................3-145
Windshield defrosting and defogging ...............3-147
Manual Climate Control System ................................3-147
Automatic Climate Control System ...........................3-148
Climate control additional features ...................3-149
Automatic Ventilation ...................................................3-149
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation ...............................3-149

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Storage compartment ........................................3-150
Center Console Storage ..............................................3-150
Glove Box ........................................................................\
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Sunglass Holder.............................................................3-151
Multi box ........................................................................\
.3-151
Interior features.................................................3-152
Cup Holder ......................................................................3-\
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Sunvisor ........................................................................\
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Power Outlet ..................................................................3-153
Clock ........................................................................\
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Clothes Hanger ..............................................................3-156
Floor Mat Anchor(s).....................................................3-157
Side Curtain ....................................................................3-15\
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Luggage Net Holder .....................................................3-158
Multimedia System.................................................4-2
AUX, USB and iPod®Port ...............................................4-2
Antenna ........................................................................\
.......4-2
Steering Wheel Audio Control........................................4-3
Audio / Video / Navigation System (AVN) ..................4-4
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Hands-Free ...........4-4
How Vehicle Audio Works ...............................................4-5
Features of Your Vehicle.................................................4-7
System Controllers and Functions
- 3.8 Inch Mono TFT ...........................................4-17
Audio Head Unit ..............................................................4-17
Setup ........................................................................\
..........4-19
Radio : FM, AM ................................................................4-22
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TMRADIO ......................................................................4-\
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Basic Method of Use : Audio CD / MP3 CD / USB /
iPod
®/ My Music ...........................................................4-25
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Audio ....................4-31
Making a Call Using the Steering Wheel Remote
Controller........................................................................\
...4-32
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology ................................4-33
Voice Recognition ...........................................................4-45
Ending Voice Recognition .............................................4-46
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System Controllers and Functions
- 5 Inch Color TFT LCD .......................................4-52
Audio Head Unit ..............................................................4-52
Steering-Wheel Mounted Controls ............................4-54
Radio Mode.......................................................................4\
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TMRadio Mode ...........................................................4-58
Media Mode......................................................................4-\
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Audio CD Mode ................................................................4-61
MP3 CD Mode ..................................................................4-63
USB Mode ........................................................................\
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iPod
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AUX Mode ........................................................................\
.4-71
MY Music Mode ..............................................................4-72
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Audio Mode ........4-75
Voice Recognition ...........................................................4-91
Setup ........................................................................\
..........4-97
Rear View Camera ........................................................4-102
Blue Link
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Before Driving ........................................................5-4
Before Entering the Vehicle ...........................................5-4
Before Starting ..................................................................5-4
Key Ignition Switch ...........................................................5-6
Ignition Switch ........................................................5-6
Engine Start/Stop Button................................................5-9
Transmission .........................................................5-14
Automatic Transmission .................................................5-14
Dual Clutch Transmission ..............................................5-18
Paddle Shifter .................................................................5-24
Shift-Lock System .........................................................5-25
Shift-Lock Override .......................................................5-25
Parking ........................................................................\
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Good Driving Practices .................................................5-26
Braking System ....................................................5-28
Power Brakes ...................................................................5-28
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ..........................................5-29
Foot Parking Brake.........................................................5-29
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) ......................................5-31
AUTO HOLD .....................................................................5-3\
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5Driving your vehicle

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-40
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-43
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...................................5-46
Good Braking Practices ................................................5-47
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ............5-48
Cruise Control .......................................................5-50
Cruise Control Operation...............................................5-50
Smart Cruise Control system ............................5-54
To Adjust the Sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control ...5-55
To Convert to Cruise Control Mode............................5-55
Smart Cruise Control Speed .........................................5-56
Smart Cruise Control Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance...5-60
Radar to Detect Distance to the Vehicle Ahead .....5-63
Limitations of the System .............................................5-64
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ......5-69
LDWS Operation ..............................................................5-70
Warning Light and Message.........................................5-71
Foward Collision Warning System (FCWS) ......5-73
FCWS Operation ..............................................................5-73
Limitations of the System .............................................5-74
Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) ..................5-76
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist) .............................................5-77
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..................................5-80
Special Driving Conditions ..................................5-84
Hazardous Driving Conditions ......................................5-84
Rocking the Vehicle ........................................................5-84
Smooth Cornering ...........................................................5-85
Driving at Night................................................................5-85
Driving in the Rain ..........................................................5-86
Driving in Flooded Areas ...............................................5-86
Winter Driving ......................................................5-87
Snow or Icy Conditions ..................................................5-87
Winter Precautions .........................................................5-89
Vehicle Load Limit................................................5-91
Tire Loading Information Label ...................................5-92
Trailer Towing .......................................................5-96

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Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................6-2
In Case of an Emergency While Driving.............6-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving .................................6-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing ........6-2
If you Have a Flat Tire While Driving ..........................6-3
If the Engine Will Not Start..................................6-3
If the Engine Doesn't Turn Over or
Turns Over Slowly .............................................................6-3
If the Engine Turns Over Normally but
Doesn't Start ......................................................................6-\
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Jump Starting ..........................................................6-4
If the Engine Overheats........................................6-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).........6-9
Check Tire Pressure .........................................................6-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...............................6-10
Low Tire Pressure Telltale ............................................6-11
Low Tire Pressure Position and
Tire Pressure Telltale .....................................................6-11
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Malfunction Indicator.....................................................6-12
Changing a Tire with TPMS..........................................6-13
If you Have a Flat Tire........................................6-15
With Spare Tire................................................................6-15
With Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) ........................................6-23
Towing ...................................................................6-30
Towing Service .................................................................6-30
Emergency Towing..........................................................6-31
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6What to do in an emergency

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Engine Compartment ............................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-6
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-6
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-6
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-7
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-8
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-9
Normal Maintenance Schedule ....................................7-10
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........7-20
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ..7-21
Engine Oil and Filter.......................................................7-21
Drive Belts........................................................................\
.7-21
Fuel Filter ........................................................................\
..7-21
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and Connections ..................7-21
Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap ...................................7-21
Air Cleaner Filter .............................................................7-21
Spark Plugs .......................................................................7\
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Valve Clearance ...............................................................7-22
Cooling System ................................................................7-22
Engine Coolant .................................................................7-22
Automatic Transmission Fluid ......................................7-22
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid ....................................7-22Brake hoses and Lines ..................................................7-23
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
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Parking Brake...................................................................7-23
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and Rotors .....................7-23
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler.............................................7-23
Suspension Mounting Bolts ..........................................7-23
Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint .........................................7-23
Drive Shafts and Boots .................................................7-23
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ........................................7-23
Engine Oil ..............................................................7-24
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-24
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-26
Engine Coolant .....................................................7-27
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-27
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-29
Brake Fluid ............................................................7-30
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ...................................7-30
Washer Fluid .........................................................7-31
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-31
Parking Brake .......................................................7-31
Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-31
Air Cleaner ............................................................7-32
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-32
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Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-34
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-34
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-36
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-36
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-36
Battery...................................................................7-38
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-39
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-39
Reset features .................................................................7-40
Tires and Wheels .................................................7-41
Tire Care ........................................................................\
....7-41
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-42
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-43
Tire Rotation...................................................................\
..7-44
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-45
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-45
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-46
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-4\
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Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-47
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-47
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-51
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-54
Summer Tires ...................................................................7-54
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
7-54
Radial-Ply Tires ...............................................................7-55
Low Aspect Ratio Tires..................................................7-55
Fuses ......................................................................7-\
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Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement..........................7-58
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement.......7-59
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ......................................7-61
Light Bulbs ............................................................7-69
Headlamp, Position Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp and
Side Marker Light Bulb Replacement ........................7-70
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement ..............................7-75
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement ..............7-76
High Mounted Stop Lamp .............................................7-80
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement ......................7-80
Interior Light Bulb Replacement .................................7-80
Appearance Care..................................................7-82
Exterior Care ....................................................................7-82\
Interior Care .....................................................................7-8\
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Emission Control System ....................................7-89
Crankcase Emission Control System ..........................7-89
Evaporative Emission Control System Including
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)............7-89
Exhaust Emission Control System ..............................7-90
California Perchlorate Notice.............................7-93