Hyundai Sonata 2018 Owner's Manual

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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Eastern Region:
Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Vermont.
Eastern Region
1122 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(800) 633-5151
Southern Region:
Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia,
West Virginia.
Southern Region
3025 Chastain Meadows Parkway
Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30066
(800) 633-5151 South Central Region:
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana,
Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Tennessee, Texas.
South Central Region
1421 South Beltline Road, Suite 400
Coppell, TX 75019
(800) 633-5151
Central Region:
Illinois, Indiana, lowa, Kentucky,
Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio,
Wisconsin, Kansas, Missouri.
Central Region
2 Trans Am Plaza Dr #500 Oakbrook
Terrace, IL 60181
(800) 633-5151Western Region:
Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, California,
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
Oregon, Utah, Washington,
Wyoming.
Western Region
10550 Talbert Avenue P.O.Box
20850 Fountain Valley, California
92728-0850
(800) 633-5151
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This consumer information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Your HYUNDAI dealer will help answer any questions you
may have as you read this information.
HYUNDAI motor vehicles are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read and follow all directions in this Owner’s Manual, particularly the
information under the headings "NOTICE", "CAUTION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any questions regarding the operation of your vehicle, please contact your nearest
HYUNDAI Motor America Regional Office as listed in the following:

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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying HYUNDAI
MOTOR AMERICA.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888- 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov;
download the SaferCar mobile application;
or write to: Administrator, NHTSA1200 New Jersey Ave, SE,
West Building Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group
of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob-
lems between you, your dealer, or HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA.
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Accessing your vehicle .....................................................3-4Immobilizer System ...................................................3-12
Remote Key ..................................................................3-4
Smart Key.....................................................................3-8\
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System.....2-45 Additional Safety Precautions ....................................2-67
Air Bag Warning Labels.............................................2-68
How Does the Air Bag System Operate? ...................2-51
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................2-56
SRS Care ....................................................................2-66\
What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates ..................2-55
Where Are the Air Bags? ...........................................2-47
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision? (Air bags are not designed to inflate in
every collision.).......................................................2-61
Air Cleaner......................................................................7-\
31 Filter Replacement .....................................................7-31
Air Conditioning System ..................................................8-6
Appearance Care .............................................................7-77 Exterior Care ..............................................................7-77
Interior Care ...............................................................7-82
Automatic climate control system ................................3-132 Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning ................3-133
Manual heating and Air Conditioning......................3-134
System Maintenance ................................................3-142
System Operation .....................................................3-140 Automatic emergency braking (AEB) ............................5-97
AEB warning message and system control................5-99
Limitation of the system ..........................................5-105
Sensor to detect the distance from the vehicle in front (front radar) ..............................................5-102
System malfunction ..................................................5-103
System setting and activation .....................................5-97
Battery ........................................................................\
.....7-37 Battery Recharging .....................................................7-38
For Best Battery Service ............................................7-38
Reset features .............................................................7-39
Before Driving ..................................................................5-4 Before Entering the Vehicle .........................................5-4
Before Starting .............................................................5-4
Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) ..............................5-89 BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist) .....................................5-90
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...............................5-93
Brake Fluid .....................................................................7-2\
9 Checking the Brake Fluid Level ................................7-29
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Braking System ...............................................................5-28Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................5-40
AUTO HOLD .............................................................5-37
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator........................................5-29
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................5-31
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).............................5-43
Foot Parking Brake ....................................................5-29
Good Braking Practices..............................................5-47
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)................................5-46
Power Brakes..............................................................5-28
Bulb Wattage .....................................................................8-3\
California Perchlorate Notice .........................................7-89
Child Restraint System (CRS) ........................................2-34 Children Always in the Rear ......................................2-34
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................2-37
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS).................2-35
Climate control additional features...............................3-147 Automatic Ventilation...............................................3-147
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation .............................3-147
Climate Control Air Filter...............................................7-33 Filter Inspection..........................................................7-33
Consumer Information ....................................................8-12
Cruise Control .................................................................5-54 Cruise Control Operation ...........................................5-54 Defroster .......................................................................3\
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Rear Window Defroster............................................3-121
Dimensions .......................................................................8\
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Door locks .......................................................................3\
-14 Auto Door Lock/Unlock Features ..............................3-17
Child-Protector Rear Door locks................................3-18
Inside the Vehicle .......................................................3-15
Outside the Vehicle.....................................................3-14
Drive Mode Integrated Control System .........................5-48 ECO mode ..................................................................5-49
SMART mode.............................................................5-50
SPORT mode ..............................................................5-50
Driver assist system ......................................................3-117 Rear Parking Assist System......................................3-118
Rear View Camera....................................................3-117
Driver attention alert system (DAA) ..............................5-84 Resetting the system ...................................................5-86
System malfunction ....................................................5-86
System setting and activation .....................................5-84
System standby...........................................................5-86
Driver position memory system .....................................3-20 Easy Access Function .................................................3-21
Storing Positions into Memory ..................................3-20
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Emission Control System ...............................................7-85Crankcase Emission Control System .........................7-85
\Evaporative Emission Control System Including
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) .............7-85
Exhaust Emission Control System .............................7-86
Engine ........................................................................\
.......8-2
Engine compartment..................................................1-6, 7-3
Engine Coolant ...............................................................7-26 Changing Engine Coolant ..........................................7-28
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ..........................7-26
Engine Number ...............................................................8-11
Engine Oil .......................................................................7\
-23 Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ...........................7-25
Checking the Engine Oil Level ..................................7-23
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ...............7-20 Air Cleaner Filter .......................................................7-20
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....................................7-22
Automatic Transmission Fluid ...................................7-21
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and Rotors .....................7-22
Brake Fluid .................................................................7-22
Brake hoses and Lines................................................7-22
Cooling System ..........................................................7-21
Drive Belts..................................................................7-20
Drive Shafts and Boots ..............................................7-22
Ecoshift Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid ..................7-21 Engine Coolant ...........................................................7-21
Engine Oil and Filter ..................................................7-20
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler...........................................7-22
Fuel Filter ...................................................................7-20
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and Connections ...................7-20
Parking Brake .............................................................7-22
Spark Plugs.................................................................7-20
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/ Lower Arm Ball Joint .............................................7-22
Suspension Mounting Bolts .......................................7-22
Valve Clearance ..........................................................7-21
Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap .................................7-20
Exterior features..............................................................3-52 Fuel Filler Door ..........................................................3-59
Hood ........................................................................\
...3-52
Smart Trunk ................................................................3-56
Trunk ........................................................................\
..3-53
Exterior overview (I) ........................................................1-2
Exterior overview (II) .......................................................1-3
Fuses ........................................................................\
.......7-56 Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement .........7-58
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ....................................7-60
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ..........................7-57
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Hazard Warning Flasher ...................................................6-2
If the Engine Overheats ....................................................6-7
If the Engine Will Not Start ..............................................6-3If the Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly ....................................................6-3
If the Engine Turns Over Normally but Doesn't Start ..............................................................6-3
If you Have a Flat Tire ...................................................6-15 With Spare Tire ..........................................................6-15
With Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)...................................6-23
Ignition Switch..................................................................5-6 Engine Start/Stop Button ..............................................5-9
Key Ignition Switch .....................................................5-6
Important Safety Precautions............................................2-2 Air Bag Hazards ...........................................................2-2
Always Wear Your Seat Belt ........................................2-2
Control Your Speed ......................................................2-3
Driver Distraction.........................................................2-2
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition ..........................2-3
Restrain All Children....................................................2-2 In Case of an Emergency While Driving .........................6-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing ...........6-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving...............................6-2
If you Have a Flat Tire While Driving.........................6-3
Instrument cluster ...........................................................3-63 Instrument Cluster Control .........................................3-65
LCD Display Control .................................................3-66
Instrument panel overview ...............................................1-5
Interior features .............................................................3-150 Clock ........................................................................\
3-155
Clothes Hanger .........................................................3-155
Cup Holder ...............................................................3-152
Floor Mat Anchor(s) .................................................3-156
Luggage Net Holder .................................................3-157
Power Outlet.............................................................3-154
Side Curtain ..............................................................3-157
Sunvisor ....................................................................3-15\
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Wireless Cellular Phone Charging System ..............3-150
Interior overview...............................................................1-4
Jump Starting ....................................................................6-4
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Lane keeping Assist System (LKAS) .............................5-74Limitations of the System ..........................................5-82
LKAS function change ...............................................5-81
LKAS malfunction .....................................................5-79
LKAS Operation ........................................................5-75
LCD Display ...................................................................3-72 LCD Modes ................................................................3-72
Warning Messages......................................................3-80
Light ........................................................................\
......3-102 Exterior Lights..........................................................3-102
Interior Lights ...........................................................3-111
Smart High Beam .....................................................3-104
Welcome System ......................................................3-110
Light Bulbs .....................................................................7-6\
8 Headlamp, Position Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp and Side Marker Light Bulb Replacement ....................7-69
High Mounted Stop Lamp..........................................7-74
Interior Light Bulb Replacement ...............................7-75
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement ......................7-75
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement ..............7-72
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement .............................7-72 Maintenance Services .......................................................7-6
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-6
Owner's Responsibility.................................................7-6
Manual climate control system .....................................3-122 Heating and Air Conditioning ..................................3-123
System Maintenance ................................................3-130
System Operation .....................................................3-128
Mirrors ........................................................................\
....3-25 Inside Rearview Mirror ..............................................3-25
Reverse Parking Aid Function ...................................3-43
Side view Mirrors .......................................................3-40
Multimedia System ...........................................................4-2 Antenna ........................................................................\
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Audio / Video / Navigation System (AVN) .................4-4
AUX, USB and iPod
®Port ..........................................4-2
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Hands-Free ..............4-4
Features of Your Vehicle ..............................................4-7
How Vehicle Audio Works ...........................................4-5
Steering Wheel Audio Control .....................................4-3
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Owner Maintenance ..........................................................7-7Owner Maintenance Schedule......................................7-8
Parking Brake .................................................................7-30 Checking the Parking Brake ......................................7-30
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities ........................8-7 Recommended SAE Viscosity Number .......................8-9
Refrigerant Label ............................................................8-11
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................8-13 Scheduled Maintenance Services .....................................7-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI/Theta 2.0 T-GDI) ....................7-13
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Theta 2.4 GDI).......................................................7-18
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI/Theta 2.0 T-GDI) ....................7-10
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Theta 2.4 GDI) .......7-15
Seat Belts ........................................................................\
2-22 Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions ....................2-30
Care of Seat Belts .......................................................2-33
Seat Belt Restraint System .........................................2-24
Seat Belt Safety Precautions ......................................2-22
Seat Belt Warning Light .............................................2-23
Seats ........................................................................\
..........2-4 Front Seats ....................................................................2-6
Head Restraints ..........................................................2-15
Rear Seats ...................................................................2-12
Safety Precautions ........................................................2-5
Seat Warmers and Air Ventilation Seats.....................2-19
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Smart Cruise Control system ..........................................5-58Limitations of the System ..........................................5-68
Radar to Detect Distance to the Vehicle Ahead .........5-67
Smart Cruise Control Speed .......................................5-60
Smart Cruise Control Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance ....5-64
To Adjust the Sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control ....5-59
To Convert to Cruise Control Mode ..........................5-59
Special Driving Conditions...........................................5-109 Driving at Night........................................................\
5-110
Driving in Flooded Areas .........................................5-111
Driving in the Rain ...................................................5-111
Hazardous Driving Conditions .................................5-109
Rocking the Vehicle .................................................5-109
Smooth Cornering ....................................................5-110
Steering wheel.................................................................3-22 Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................................3-22
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................................3-23
Horn ........................................................................\
....3-24
Tilt Steering / Telescope Steering ..............................3-23
Storage compartment ....................................................3-148 Center Console Storage ............................................3-148
Glove Box ................................................................3-148
Multi box ..................................................................3-149
Sunglass Holder........................................................3-149 Sunroof........................................................................\
....3-48
Resetting the sunroof..................................................3-51
Sliding the sunroof .....................................................3-49
Sunroof opening and closing......................................3-49
Sunshade.....................................................................3-5\
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Tilting the sunroof ......................................................3-50
System Controllers and Functions - 3.8 Inch Mono TFT ...................................................4-17
Audio Head Unit ........................................................4-19
Basic Method of Use : Audio CD / MP3 CD / USB / iPod
®/ My Music ........................................4-27
Blue Link®..................................................................4-54
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Audio .....................4-33
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology................................4-35
Declaration of conformity ..........................................4-59
Ending Voice Recognition ..........................................4-47
Radio : FM, AM, SiriusXM .......................................4-22
Rear View Camera .....................................................4-54
Setup ........................................................................\
...4-17
SiriusXM, XMTM RADIO ........................................4-25
Voice Recognition ......................................................4-46
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