shift Hyundai Sonata 2015 Owner's Guide

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Convenient features of your vehicle
Parking Brake & BrakeFluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds.
- It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
When the parking brake is applied.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminateswith the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and
add fluid as required (For more
information, refer to "Brake
Fluid" in chapter 7) . Then check all
brake components for fluid leaks. If
any leak on the brake system is still
found, the warning light remains on,
or the brakes do not operate prop-
erly, do not drive the vehicle. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure are
required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Convenient features of your vehicle
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Rear View Camera
The Rear View Camera will activate
when the engine is running and the
shift lever is in the R (Reverse) posi-
tion. This is a supplemental system that
shows behind the vehicle through the
navigation display while backing-up.
Always keep the camera lens
clean. The camera may not work
normally if the lens is covered
with foreign matter.
NOTICE
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The Rear View Camera is not a
safety device. It only serves to
assist the driver in identifying
objects directly behind the mid-
dle of the vehicle. The camera
does NOT cover the complete
area behind the vehicle.
WARNING
Never rely solely on the Rear
View Camera when backing-
up.
ALWAYS look around your
vehicle to make sure there are
no objects or obstacles before
moving the vehicle in any
direction to prevent a collision.
Always pay close attention
when the vehicle is driven
close to objects, particularly
pedestrians, and especially
children.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Types of warning sound and indicator
The indicator may differ from theillustration as objects or sensors
status. If the indicator blinks,
have your vehicle checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If the audible warning does not sound or if the buzzer sounds
intermittently when shifting into R
(Reverse) position, this may indi-
cate a malfunction with the
Parking Assist System. If this
occurs, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible.
To turn off the Rear ParkingAssist System
Push the button to turn off the Rear
Parking Assist System. The indicator
light on the button will turn on.
NOTICE
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Types of warning soundIndicator
When an object is 47 in. to 24
in. (120 cm to 60 cm) from the
rear bumper : Buzzer beeps
intermittently.
When an object is 24 in. to 12
in. (60 cm to 30 cm) from the
rear bumper : Buzzer beeps
more frequently.
When an object is within 12
in. (30 cm) of the rear bumper
: Buzzer beeps continuously.

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Convenient features of your vehicle
Side Curtain (if equipped)
To use the side curtain:
1. Pull up the curtain by the hook (1).
2. Hang the curtain on both sides ofthe hook.
Always hang both sides of the cur- tain on the hook. This could cause
damage to the side curtain if only
one side of the curtain is hooked.
Do not let any foreign material get in between the vehicle and
side curtain. The side curtain
may not be lifted up.
Luggage Net Holder
(if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the trunk,
you can use the 4 holders located in
the trunk to attach the luggage net.
Make sure the luggage net is securely
attached to the holders in the trunk.
NOTICE
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Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over-
stretch the luggage net. ALWAYS
keep your face and body out of
the luggage net’s recoil path. DO
NOT use the luggage net when
the strap has visible signs of
wear or damage.
WARNING

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Multimedia System
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with a rear view camera for user
safety by allowing a wider rear
range of vision.
The rear view camera will automat- ically operate when the ignition key
is turned ON and the shift lever is
set to R (Reverse).
The rear view camera will automat- ically stop operating when set to a
different lever.
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Hyundai aims to offer differentiated
customer values through a
‘Connected Car Life,’ which is to pro-
vide consumers with fast and reliable
IT technology. As consumers’ lifestyles
become more and more mobile in
thanks to remarkable advances in
smart phones, tablet PCs and overall
wireless telecommunication, new
lifestyle patterns demand seamless
connection between one’s office,
home, outdoors and automobiles.
Automobile companies are now faced
with the task of shifting their paradigm
from vehicle-centered services to cus-
tomer value-centered services, with
the ultimate goal of securing global
leadership in the field of vehicle IT and
telematics. Hyundai Motor plans to achieve this
by realizing a terminal platform flexi-
ble to changes in IT technology,
cooperating with global IT compa-
nies, creating an eco-system and
providing the latest contents & servic-
es based on an open environment.
The rear view camera has been
equipped with an optical lens to
provide a wider range of vision
and may appear different from
the actual distance. For safety,
directly check the rear and
left/right sides.
CAUTION

Driving your vehicle
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Before Driving ........................................................5-4
Before Entering the Vehicle ...........................................5-4
Before Starting ..................................................................5-4
Ignition Switch ........................................................5-6
Key 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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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

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Key Ignition Switch
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Driving your vehicle
(Continued)
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in P (Park) position, apply the
parking brake, and turn ignition
switch to the LOCK position.
Unexpected vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions
are not followed.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-
lowing precautions:
NEVER allow children or any
person who is unfamiliar with
the vehicle to touch the igni-
tion switch or related parts.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement can occur.
NEVER reach through the
steering wheel for the ignition
switch, or any other control,
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area may cause a
loss of vehicle control result-
ing in an accident.
WARNING
NEVER turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK or ACC position
while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This
will result in the engine turning
off and loss of power assist for
the steering and brake systems.
This may lead to loss of direc-
tional control and braking func-
tion, which could cause an acci-
dent.(Continued)
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Starting the engine
1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.
Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warmup while the vehicle remains station-
ary. Start driving at moderate
engine speeds. (Steep accelerating
and decelerating should be avoided.)
• Whether the engine is cold or warm, always start the vehicle with your
foot on the brake pedal. Do not
depress the accelerator while start-
ing the vehicle. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not hold the ignition key in
the START position for more
than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10
seconds before trying again.
If traffic and road conditions permit, you may put the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position
while the vehicle is still moving
and turn the ignition switch to
the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.
Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the engine.
NOTICEi
Driving your vehicle
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as high
heels, ski boots, sandals, flip-
flops, etc., may interfere with
your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.
WARNING

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Driving your vehicle
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Engine Start/Stop Button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-
minate and will go off 30 seconds
after the door is closed.
NEVER press the Engine
Start/Stop button while the
vehicle is in motion except in
an emergency. This will result
in the engine turning off and
loss of power assist for the
steering and brake systems.(Continued)
WARNING
To turn the engine off in an
emergency:
Press and hold the Engine
Start/Stop button for more than
two seconds OR Rapidly press
and release the Engine
Start/Stop button three times
(within three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you
can restart the engine without
depressing the brake pedal by
pressing the Engine Start/Stop
button with the shift lever in the
N (Neutral) position.
(Continued)This may lead to loss of direc-
tional control and braking
function, which could cause
an accident.
Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, set the parking
brake, press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the OFF
position, and take the Smart
Key with you. Unexpected
vehicle movement may occur
if these precautions are not
followed.
NEVER reach through the
steering wheel for the Engine
Start/Stop button or any other
control while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area may
cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
WARNING
To reduce risk of serious injury
or death, NEVER allow children
or any person who is unfamiliar
with the vehicle to touch the
Engine Start/Stop button or
related parts. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can
occur.
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Driving your vehicle
Engine Stop/Start button positions
Button PositionAction Notice
OFF
To turn off the engine, press the Engine
Start/Stop button with shift lever in P (Park).
When you press the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton without the shift lever in P (Park), the
Engine Start/Stop button does not turn to the
OFF position, but turns to the ACC position.
ACC Press the Engine Start/Stop button when the
button is in the OFF position without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
Electrical accessories are usable. If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC position for more than one hour, the bat-
tery power will turn off automatically to prevent
the battery from discharging.