Hyundai Sonata 2016 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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- Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
• If the engine does not stop
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure Warning Light is illumi-
nated, severe damage could
result.
• If the warning light stays on
whilst the engine is running, it
indicates that there may be seri-
ous engine damage or malfunc-
tion. In this case:
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check
the oil level. If the oil level is
low, fill the engine oil to the
proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the
warning light stays on after the
engine is started, turn the
engine off immediately. In this
case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised HYUNDAI deal-
er.Low Fuel Level
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.
- Low Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuel
level below “0 or E” can cause the
engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter (if equipped).
Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When there is a malfunction on the
Blind Spot Detection (BSD), and so
on.
To identify the details of the warn-
ing, look at the LCD display.
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Indicator lights
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with
the ESC system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
Whilst the ESC is operating.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately
3 seconds and then goes off.
• When you deactivate the ESC sys-
tem by selecting the “ESC OFF”
item on the User Settings Mode in
the instrument cluster.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
Immobiliser Indicator
Light (without smart key)
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the vehicle detects the correct
immobiliser transponder in your key
whilst the ignition switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with the
immobiliser system.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.

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Immobiliser Indicator
Light (With Smart Key)
This indicator light illuminates for
up to 30 seconds:
• When the vehicle detects the
smart key in the vehicle whilst the
Engine Start/Stop button is ACC or
ON.
- At this time, you can start the
engine.
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
• When the smart key is not in the
vehicle.
- At this time, you cannot start the
engine.
This indicator light illuminates for
2 seconds and goes off:
• When the vehicle cannot detect the
smart key which is in the vehicle
whilst the Engine Start/Stop button
is ON.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
• When the battery of the smart key
is weak.
- At this time, you can not start the
engine. However, you can start
the engine if you press the
Engine Start/Stop button with the
smart key.(For more details,
refer to “Starting the Engine” in
section 5).
• When there is a malfunction with
the immobiliser system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
Turn Signal Indicator
Light
This indicator light blinks:
• When you turn the turn signal light
on.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, we recom-
mend that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer.
- The indicator light does not blink
but illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more
rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi-
nate at all.

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Low Beam Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the headlamps are on.
High Beam Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the headlamps are on and in
the high beam position.
• When the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the tail lights or headlamps
are on.
Front Fog Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the front fog lamps are on.
Cruise Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the cruise control system is
enabled.
For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control System” in chapter 5.
Cruise SET Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the cruise control speed is
set.
For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control System” in chapter 5.
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AUTO HOLD Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• [White] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.
• [Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the
brake pedal with the auto hold sys-
tem activated.
• [Yellow] When there is a malfunc-
tion with the auto hold system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Auto
Hold” in chapter 5.
SPORT Mode Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates
• When you select "SPORT" mode
as drive mode.
For more details, refer to "Drive
Mode Integrated Control System"
in chapter 5.
ECO Mode Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When you select “ECO” mode as
drive mode.
For more details, refer to “Drive
Mode Integrated Control System”
in chapter 5.
AUTO
HOLDSPORTECO
Do not watch the ECO indicator
light whilst driving. This will dis-
tract you and may cause an
accident that results in severe
personal injury.
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Exterior lights
Lighting control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) AUTO light position (if equipped)
(3) Parking lamp position
(4) Headlamp position
AUTO light position (if equipped)
When the light switch is in the AUTO
position, the parking lamp and head-
lamp will be turned ON or OFF auto-
matically depending on the amount
of light outside the vehicle.
Even with the AUTO light feature in
operation, it is recommended to
manually turn ON the headlamps
when driving at night or in a fog, or
when you enter dark areas, such as
tunnels and parking facilities.• Do not cover or spill anything on
the sensor (1) located on the
instrument panel.
• Do not clean the sensor using a
window cleaner, the cleanser
may leave a light film which
could interfere with sensor oper-
ation.
• If your vehicle has window tint
or other types of metallic coat-
ing on the front windscreen, the
AUTO light system may not work
properly.
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Parking lamp position ( )
The parking lamp, licence plate lamp
and instrument panel lamps are
turned ON.
Headlamp position ( )
The headlamp, parking lamp, licence
plate lamp and instrument panel
lamps are turned ON.
Information
The ignition switch button must be in
the ON position to turn on the head-
lamp.
High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The
lever will return to its original posi-
tion.
The high beam indicator will light
when the headlamp high beams are
switched on.
To turn off the high beam headlamp,
pull the lever towards you. The low
beams will turn on.
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To flash the high beam headlamp,
pull the lever towards you, then
release the lever. The high beams
will remain ON as long as you hold
the lever towards you.
Turn signals and lane change
signals
To signal a turn, push down on the
lever for a right turn or up for a left
turn in position (A). To signal a lane
change, move the turn signal lever
slightly and hold it in position (B).The
lever will return to the OFF position
when released or when the turn is
completed.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of
the turn signal bulbs may be burnt out
and require replacement.
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Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles
approaching you. Using high
beam could obstruct the other
driver's vision.
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One-touch turn signal function
(if equipped)
To activate a one-touch turn signal
function, move the turn signal lever
slightly and then release it. The lane
change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7
times.
You can activate/deactivate the One
Touch Turn Signal function or choose
the number of blinks (3, 5, or 7) from
the User Settings Mode on the LCD
display.For more details, refer to
"LCD Display" in this chapter.
Front fog lamp (if equipped)
Fog lamps are used to provide
improved visibility when visibility is
poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc. Use
the switch next to the headlamp switch
to turn the fog lamps ON and OFF.
1. Turn on the parking lamp.
2. Turn the light switch (1) to the front
fog lamp position.
3. To turn off the front fog lamp, turn
the light switch to the front fog
lamp position again or turn off the
parking lamp.When in operation, the fog lamps
consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Only use the fog
lamps when visibility is poor.
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to pre-
vent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the parking lamp when the
driver turns the engine off and opens
the driver-side door.
With this feature, the parking lamps
will turn off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lamps on
when the engine is turned off, perform
the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lamps OFF and
ON again using the light switch on
the steering column.
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Headlamp delay function
(if equipped)
If you place the ignition switch in to
the ACC or OFF position with the
headlamps ON, the headlamps
(and/or parking lamps) remain on for
about 5 minutes. However, with the
engine off if the driver’s door is
opened and closed, the headlamps
(and/or parking lamps) are turned off
after 15 seconds.
The headlamps (and/or parking
lamps) can be turned off by pressing
the lock button on the smart key
twice or turning the light switch to the
OFF or AUTO position. However, if
you turn the light switch to the AUTO
position when it is dark outside, the
headlamps will not be turned off.
You can activate or deactivate the
Headlamp Delay function from the
User Settings Mode on the LCD dis-
play.For more details, refer to
"LCD Display" in this chapter.If the driver gets out of the vehicle
through other doors (except dri-
ver's door), the battery saver func-
tion does not operate and the
headlamp delay function does not
turn off automatically. Therefore, It
causes the battery to be dis-
charged. In this case, make sure to
turn off the lamp before getting out
of the vehicle.
Daytime running light (DRL)
(if equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can make it easier for others to see
the front of your vehicle during the
day, especially after dawn and before
sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedi-
cated lamp OFF when:
1. The headlights or front fog lights
are in the ON position.
2. The parking switch is in the ON
position.
3. The engine is turned off.
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