lights Hyundai Sonata 2016 Owner's Guide

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This indicator light illuminates for
2 seconds and goes off:
When the vehicle can not detect the
smart key which is in the vehicle
while the ignition switch or the
Engine Start/Stop button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery of the smart keyis weak.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the ignition
switch or the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton with the smart key. (For more
information, refer to "Starting
the Engine" in chapter 5).
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Turn Signal IndicatorLight
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, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
- The indicator light does not blinkbut illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi- nate at all.
Low Beam IndicatorLight (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on.
High Beam IndicatorLight
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in
the high beam position.
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.

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Smart High Beam indi-cator (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates :
When the high-Beam is on with the
light switch in the AUTO light posi-
tion.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, the Smart High
Beam system will switch the high
beam to low beam automatically.
For more information, refer to
"Smart High Beam" in this chapter.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlights are
on.
Cruise Indicator Light(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control system is
enabled.
For more information, refer to
"Cruise Control System" in chap-
ter 5.
Cruise SET IndicatorLight (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control speed is set.
For more information, refer to
"Cruise Control System" in chap-
ter 5.
AUTO HOLD IndicatorLight (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, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to
"Auto Hold" in chapter 5.
CRUISE
SET
AUTO
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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) DRL OFF position
(2) AUTO light position
(3) Parking lamp position
(4) Headlamp position (1) OFF position
(2) DRL position
(3) Parking lamp position
(4) Headlamp position
AUTO light position (if equipped)
The parking lamp and headlamp will
be turned ON or OFF automatically
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 lamps when
driving at night or in a fog, or when
you enter dark areas, such as tun-
nels and parking facilities.
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Type A
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Operating condition
1. Place the light switch in the AUTOposition.
2. Turn on the high beam by pushing the lever away from you.
The smart high beam ( ) indica- tor will illuminate.
3. The Smart High Beam will turn on when vehicle speed is above 28
mph (45km/h).
the Smart High Beam is operating,
the Smart High Beam will turn off
and the high beam will be on con-
tinuously. The smarthigh beam
( ) indicator will turn off.
when the Smart High Beam is
operating, the Smart High Beam
will turn off.
4. If the light switch is placed to the headlamp position, the Smart
High Beam will turn off and the low
beam will be on continuously. The high beam switches to low beam
in the below conditions.
- When the Smart High Beam is off.
- When the light switch is not in the
AUTO position.
- When the headlamp is detected from the on-coming vehicle.
- When the tail lamp is detected from the front vehicle.
- When the surrounding is bright enough high beams are not need-
ed.
- When streetlights or other lights are detected.
- When vehicle speed is below 18 mph (35km/h).
Warning light and message
When the Smart High Beam Assist
System is not working properly, the
warning message will come on for a
few second. After the message dis-
appears, the master warning light will
illuminate. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked.
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■ Warning message■ Master warning

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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
key is removed (remote key) or when
the driver turns the engine off (smart
key) 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 andON again using the light switch on
the steering column.
Headlamp delay function (if equipped)
If the key is removed from the ignition
switch or placed in the ACC position or
the LOCK/OFF position with the head-
lamps ON, the headlamps (and/or
parking lamps) remain on for about 5
minutes. However, if the driver's door
is opened and closed, the headlights
are turned off after 15 seconds.
However, with the engine off if the dri-
ver’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 remote key or smart key
twice or turning the light switch to the
OFF or AUTO position. However, if you
turn the light switch to the AUTO posi-
tion when it is dark outside, the head-
lamps will not be turned off.
You can activate or deactivate the
Headlamp Delay function from the
User Settings Mode (Light) on the
LCD display.
For more information, refer to the
"LCD Display" section 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.
NOTICE

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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.
for U.S.A
The DRL will turn off when:

1. The light switch is not in the AUTO
position.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. The engine is turned off.

1. The light switch is not in DRL posi- tion.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. The engine is turned off.
for Canada
The DRL will turn off when:
1. The light switch is in the headlamp position, including the operation
that the headlamp is turned on
automatically in the AUTO light
position.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. The engine is turned off.

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Interior Lights
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine
is turned off or the battery will dis-
charge.
Interior lamp AUTO cut
The interior lamps will automatically
go off approximately 20 minutes after
the engine is turned off and the
doors closed. If a door is opened, the
lamp will go off 40 minutes after the
engine is turned off. If the doors are
locked by the remote key or smart
key and the vehicle enters the armed
stage of the theft alarm system, the
lamps will go off five seconds later.
Front lamps
(1) Front Map Lamp
(2) Front Door Lamp
(3) Front Room Lamp
NOTICE
Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark. The inte-
rior lights may obscure your view
and cause an accident.
WARNING
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OLF044097N
■Type A
■Type B

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Driving your vehicle
Before Entering the Vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
Remove frost, snow, or ice.
Visually check the tires for uneven wear and damage.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting
Make sure the hood, the trunk, andthe doors are securely closed and
locked.
Adjust the position of the seat and steering wheel.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Verify all the lights work.
Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all passengers have fastened their
seatbelts.
Check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel and the mes-
sages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Check that any items you are car- rying are stored properly or fas-
tened down securely.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
including components found in
the interior furnishings in a
vehicle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and cer-
tain products of components
contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive
harm.WARNING
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Key ignition switch positions
Switch
PositionActionNotice
LOCK
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, push the
key in slightly at the ACC position and turn the key
towards the LOCK position.
The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.The steering wheel locks to protect the vehicle from theft.
(if equipped)
ACC
Electrical accessories are usable.The steering wheel unlocks.
If difficulty is experienced turning the ignition switch to
the ACC position, turn the key while turning the steering
wheel right and left to release tension.
ON
This is the normal key position when the engine has
started.
All features and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked when you turn the
ignition switch from ACC to ON.Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position when
the engine is not running to prevent the battery from dis-
charging.
START
To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START
position. The switch returns to the ON position when you
let go of the key.The engine will crank until you release the key.

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Button PositionAction Notice
ON
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it is
in the ACC position without depressing the
brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked before
the engine is started. Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ON position when the engine is not run-
ning to prevent the battery from discharging.
START
To start the engine, depress the brake pedal
and press the Engine Start/Stop button with
the shift lever in the P (Park) or in the N
(Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-
out depressing the brake pedal, the engine
does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton changes as follows:
OFF
→ →
ACC →
→
ON →
→
OFF
However, the engine may start if you depress
the brake pedal within 0.5 second after press-
ing the Engine Start/Stop button when it is in
the OFF position.