HYUNDAI SONATA 2021 Owners Manual

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Auto Defogging System (Only
for Automatic Climate Control
System, if equipped)
ODN8059215
Auto defogging helps reduce the
possibility of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing the
moisture on inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is on.
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When the Auto Defogging
System operates, the
indicator will illuminate.
If a high amount of humidity is detected
in the vehicle, the Auto Defogging
System will be enabled.
The following steps will be performed
automatically:
Step 1) The A/C button will turn ON.
Step 2)

The air in
take control will change
to Fresh mode under low outside
temperature.
Step 3)

The mode will be changed t
o
defrost to direct airflow to the
windshield.
Step 4)

The f
an speed will be increased.
To cancel or reset the Auto Defogging
System
Press the front windshield defroster
button for 3 seconds when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
canceled, defrost button indicator will
blink 3 times.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, defrost button indicator will blink 6
times without a signal.
Information
• When the air c onditioning is turned
on by Auto defogging system, if you
try to turn off the air conditioning,
the indicator will blink 3 times and
the air conditioning will not be
turned off.
•

T
o maintain the effectiveness and
efficiency of the Auto Defogging
System, do not select Recirculation
mode while the system is operating.
•

When the A
uto Defogging System is
operating, the fan speed adjustment
knob, the temperature adjustment
knob, and the air intake control
button are all disabled.
NOTICE
Do not remove the sensor cover located
on the upper end of the driver side
windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could occur
and may not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.

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DefrosterNOTICE
To prevent damage to the conductors
bonded to the inside surface of the rear
window, never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners containing abrasives
to clean the window.
Information
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging” in this chapter.
Rear window defroster
ODN8059284L
„„Manual climate control system
„„Automatic climate control system
ODN8059283L
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
while engine is running. • To
activate the rear window defroster,
pr

ess the rear window defroster
button located in the center facia
switch panel. The indicator on the rear
window defroster button illuminates
when the defroster is ON.
• To turn off the defroster, press the rear
windo

w defroster button again.
Information
• If there is heavy accumulation of snow on the r
ear window, brush it off before
operating the rear defroster.
• The
rear

window defroster
automatically turns off after


approximately 20 minutes or when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK/OFF
position.
Outside mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside mirror defrosters, they will
operate at the same time you turn on the
rear window defroster.

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climATe conTrol ADDiTionAl feATUreS
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation
(if equipped)
When the sunroof is opened, outside
(fresh) air will be automatically selected.
At this time, if you press the air intake
control button, recirculated air position
will be selected but will change back
to outside (fresh) air after 3 minutes.
When the sunroof is closed, the air
intake position will return to the original
position that was selected.
Automatic Ventilation
The system automatically selects the
fresh mode when the climate control
system operates Floor-Level or Bi-Level
for more than 5 minutes and the outdoor
temperature is under 59°F (15°C).

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WARNING
Never store cigarette lighters, propane
cylinders, or other flammable/explosive
materials in the vehicle. These items
may catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot temperatures
for extended periods.
WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage compartment
covers closed securely while driving.
Items inside your vehicle are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the
items may fly out of the compartment
and may cause an injury if they strike
the driver or a passenger.
NOTICE
To avoid possible theft, do not leave
valuables in the storage compartments.
Center Console Storage
ODN8059216
To open:
Grab and hold the latch on the arm rest
then lift the lid.
Glove Box
ODN8059217
To open:
Pull the lever (1).
WARNING
ALWAYS close the glove box door after
use.
An open glove box door can cause
serious injury to the passenger in an
accident, even if the passenger is
wearing a seat belt.
STor AG e compA rT men T

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interior FeAtures
Cup Holder
Front
ODN8059218
Rear
ODN8059219
Cups or small beverages cups may be
placed in the cup holders.
WARNING
• Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is in use to
prevent spilling your drink. If hot
liquid spills, you could be burned.
Such a burn to the driver could cause
loss of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
• Do not place uncovered or unsecured
cups, bottles, cans, etc., in the cup
holder containing hot liquid while
the vehicle is in motion. Injuries may
result in the event of a sudden stop
or collision.
• Only use soft cups in the cup holders.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of direct sun
light and do not put them in a hot
vehicle. It may explode.
NOTICE
• Keep your drinks sealed while driving
to prevent spilling your drink. If liquid
spills, it may get into the vehicle’s
electrical/electronic system and
damage electrical/electronic parts.
• When cleaning spilled liquids do not
use hot air to blow out or dry the cup
holder. This may damage the interior.

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Sunvisor
OTM048089
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull
it downward, unsnap it from the bracket
(1) and swing it to the side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
sunvisor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor forward or backward
(4, if equipped) as needed.
Use the ticket holder (5) to hold tickets.
Close the vanity mirror cover securely
and return the sunvisor to its original
position after use.
NOTICE
Close the vanity mirror cover securely
and return the sunvisor to its original
position after use.
WARNING
For your safety, do not block your view
when using the sunvisor.
NOTICE
Do not put several tickets in the ticket
holder at one time. This could cause
damage to the ticket holder.
Power Outlet
ODN8059220
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 180 W with the engine
running.
WARNING
Avoid electrical shocks. Do not place
your fingers or foreign objects (pin, etc.)
into a power outlet or touch the power
outlet with a wet hand.

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NOTICE
To prevent damage to the Power
Outlets:
• Use the power outlet only when the
engine is running and remove the
accessory plug after use. Using the
accessory plug for prolonged periods
of time with the engine off could
cause the battery to discharge.
• Only use 12V electric accessories
which are less than 180 W in electric
capacity.
• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater
to the lowest operating level when
using the power outlet.
• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static and
malfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in your
vehicle.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat and the fuse may open.
• Plug in battery equipped electrical/
electronic devices with reverse
current protection. The current
from the battery may flow into the
vehicle’s electrical/electronic system
and cause system malfunction.
USB Charger (if equipped)
„„Front
ODN8059222
„„Rear
ODN8059296L
The USB charger is designed to recharge
batteries of small size electrical devices
using a USB cable.
The electrical devices can be recharged
when the ignition switch or the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ACC, ON or
START position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB
port after use.
• A smart phone or a tablet PC may
get warmer during the re-charging
process. It does not indicate any
malfunction with the charging system.
• A smart phone or a tablet PC, which
adopts a different re-charging
method, may not be properly re-
charged. In this case, use an exclusive
charger of your device.
• The charging terminal is only to
recharge a device. Do not use the
charging terminal either to turn ON an
audio or to play media on the AVN.

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Wireless Cellular Phone
Charging System (if equipped)
ODN8059223
[A]: Indicator light, [B]: Charging pad
On certain models, the vehicle comes
equipped with a wireless cellular phone
charger.
The system is available when all doors
are closed, and when the ignition switch
is ON.
To charge a cellular phone
The wireless cellular phone charging
system charges only the Qi-enabled
cellular phones. Read the label on the
cellular phone accessory cover or visit
your cellular phone manufacturer’s
website to check whether your cellular
phone supports the Qi technology.
The wireless charging process starts
when you put a Qi-enabled cellular
phone on the wireless charging unit.
1.
R
emove other items, including the
smart key, from the wireless charging
unit. If not, the wireless charging
process may be interrupted. Place
the cellular phone on the center of
the charging pad (
).
2.

The indica

tor light is orange when
the cellular phone is charging. The
indicator light turns green when
phone charging is complete.
3.

Y

ou can turn ON or OFF the wireless
charging function in the user settings
mode on the instrument cluster. For
further information, refer to the “LCD
Display Modes” in this chapter.
If your cellular phone is not charging:
-

Sligh
tly change the position of the
cellular phone on the charging pad.
-

Mak
e sure the indicator light is
orange.
The indicator light will blink orange for 10
seconds if there is a malfunction in the
wireless charging system.
In this case, temporarily stop the
charging process, and re-attempt to
charge your cellular phone again.
The system warns you with a message
on the LCD display if the cellular phone
is still on the wireless charging unit after
the engine is turned OFF and the front
door is opened.
Information
For some manufacturers’ cellular phones,
the system may not warn you even though
the cellular phone is left on the wireless
charging unit. This is due to the particular
characteristic of the cellular phone and
not a malfunction of the wireless charging.
NOTICE
• The wireless cellular phone charging system may not support certain
cellular phones, which are not
verified for the Qi specification (
).
•

When placing y

our cellular phone
on the charging mat, position the
phone in the middle of the mat for
optimal charging performance. If
your cellular phone is off to the side,
the charging rate may be less and in
some cases the cellular phone may
experience higher heat conduction.
•

In some cases, the wir

eless charging
may stop temporarily when the
Remote Key or Smart Key is used,
either when starting the vehicle or
locking/unlocking the doors, etc.
•

When char

ging certain cellular
phones, the charging indicator
may not change to green when the
cellular phone is fully charged.

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• The wireless charging process may temporarily stop, when temperature
abnormally increases inside the
wireless cellular phone charging
system. Stop the charging cellular
phone and wait until temperature
falls to a certain level.
•

The wir
eless charging process may
temporarily stop when there is
any metallic item, such as a coin,
between the wireless cellular phone
charging system and the cellular
phone.
•

When char
ging some cellular phones
with a self-protection feature,
the wireless charging speed may
decrease and the wireless charging
may stop.
•

I
f the cellular phone has a thick
cover, the wireless charging may not
be possible.
•

I
f the cellular phone is not
completely contacting the charging
pad, wireless charging may not
operate properly.
•

Some magne
tic items like credit
cards, phone cards or rail tickets may
be damaged if left with the cellular
phone during the charging process.
•

When an
y cellular phone without
a wireless charging function or a
metallic object is placed on the
charging pad, a small noise may
sound. This small sound is due to the
vehicle discerning compatibility of
the object placed on the charging
pad. It does not affect your vehicle or
the cellular phone in any way. Information
If the ignition switch is in the OFF
position, the charging also stops.
Information
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1.

This device may not cause harmful
interfer

ence, and
2.

This device must accept any
interfer

ence received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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Clock
WARNING
Do not attempt to adjust the clock
while driving. Doing so may result in
distracted driving which may lead to
an accident involving personal injury or
death.
For more information, please refer to
the manual that was supplied with your
vehicle.
Clothes Hanger
OTM048095
These hangers are not designed to hold
large or heavy items.
WARNING
OQX059137L
Do not hang other objects such
as hangers or hard objects except
clothes. Also, do not put heavy, sharp
or breakable objects in the clothes
pockets. In an accident or when the
curtain air bag is inflated, it may cause
vehicle damage or personal injury.