fuel HYUNDAI SONATA 2021 Owner's Manual

Instrument Cluster
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Utility View Mode
The Utility view mode displays
information related to vehicle driving
parameters including fuel economy and
trip distance information.
Utility Items
The utility items appear as well in utility
view mode, driving assist view mode and
turn by turn view mode. The utility items
in utility view mode display in the center
of the instrument cluster but the items in
other modes show up on the right side of
the instrument cluster.
The information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle.
Fuel Economy Information
The average fuel economy and instant
fuel economy are displayed
• Manual reset: Press and hold OK
button to initialize set up
• Automatic reset: Automatically reset
the average fuel economy when the
set-up conditions are satisfied in User
Settings menu.
Driving Information
The trip distance for each ignition cycle,
fuel economy (undisplayed item in fuel
economy: driving speed), trip time
are shown. Press and hold OK button
to initialize set up. When the engine
has been OFF for 4 hours or longer
the average fuel economy will reset
automatically. Information after Refueling
The vehicle information such as trip
distance, fuel economy (undisplayed
item in fuel economy: driving speed)
and trip time is displayed after refueling.
Press and hold OK button to initialize set
up.
Accumulated Information
The vehicle information such as trip
distance, fuel economy (undisplayed
item in fuel economy: driving speed)
and trip time is displayed after manual
initialization.
Digital Speed Display
It shows current vehicle speed.
Driver Attention Warning
Display the status of the Driver Attention
Warning system. When the engine is
off or the vehicle comes to a stop, the
system is reset. Press and hold OK button
to initialize set up.
Smart Shift
Tire pressure
Digital RPM

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8. Other
ItemsExplanation
Fuel Econ. Reset •
Off: The average fuel economy will not reset automatically
whene

ver refueling.
•
After ignition: When the engine has been OFF for 4 hours or longer
the a

verage fuel economy will reset automatically.
•
After refueling: The average fuel economy will reset automatically
a

fter adding 1.6 gallons (6 liters) of fuel or more and after driving
speed exceeds 1 mph (1 km/h).
For more information, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.
Fuel Econ. Unit To select the fuel economy unit.
Temperature Unit To select the temperature unit. (°C,°F)
Tire Pressure Unit To select the tire pressure unit. (psi, kPa, bar)
9. Language (if equipped)
Items
Explanation
Language Choose the language. You can choose the language in infotainment
system. (if equipped)
10. Reset
Items
Explanation
Reset You can reset the menus in the User Settings Mode. All menus in the
User Settings Mode are reset to factory settings, except language
and service interval.

5. Convenient Features
Convenient Features
Accessing Your Vehicle ........................................................................\
..........5-4Remote Key ........................................................................\
...................................... 5-4
Smart K ey ........................................................................\
.......................................... 5 -7
Immobilizer System
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........................ 5-14
Hyundai Digital Key
........................................................................\
......................... 5-15
Door Locks ........................................................................\
............................. 5- 31Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle ..................................................5- 31
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle ....................................................5-32
Automatic Door Lock and Unlock Features
..........................................................5-34
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks

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.. 5-

35
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System
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Vehicle Auto-Shut Off Function

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.... 5-

37
Theft-Alarm System ........................................................................\
.............5- 38
Driver Position Memory System ................................................................. 5-39
Storing Positions into Memory ........................................................................\
..... 5- 39
Recalling Positions from Memory ........................................................................\
. 5-40
R
esetting the Driver’s Seat Memory System ........................................................5-40
Easy Access Function
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...................... 5-41
Steering Wheel ........................................................................\
.....................5-42Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........................................................................\
........5-42
Tilt S teering / Telescope Steering ........................................................................\
. 5-43
H
eated Steering Wheel ........................................................................\
.................. 5-44
Horn........................................................................\
................................................. 5-45
Mirrors ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-46Inside Rearview Mirror ........................................................................\
...................5-46
Side Vie w Mirrors ........................................................................\
........................... 5-53
Reverse Parking Aid Function

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........ 5-55
Windows ........................................................................\
............................... 5-56Power Windows ........................................................................\
..............................5-57
Panoramic Sunroof ........................................................................\
..............5-60Sunshade ........................................................................\
......................................... 5-61
Sliding the Sunr oof ........................................................................\
.......................... 5-61
Tilting the Sunroof
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.......................... 5-61
Closing the Sunroof
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....................... 5-62
Resetting the Sunroof
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.................... 5-63
Sunroof Open Warning
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.................. 5-63
Exterior Features ........................................................................\
..................5-64Hood ........................................................................\
................................................ 5-64
T runk ........................................................................\
................................................ 5-65
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
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.. 5-66
Fuel Filler Door
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Convenient Features
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Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled.
When the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the immobilizer system
indicator should come on briefly, then
go off. If the indicator starts to blink, the
system does not recognize the coding of
the key.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF
position, then turn the ignition switch to
the ON position again.
In some circumstances, the vehicle may
not recognize your smart key if another
smart key device is nearby or a metal
object such as a key chain is causing
interference with the smart key.
If this occurs, your vehicle may not
start. Remove any metal objects or
additional keys near the smart key before
attempting to start the vehicle again.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of the key, it is
recommended that you contact your
HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle inoperable. WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
immobilizer password is a customer
unique password and should be kept
confidential.
NOTICE
The transponder in your key is an
important part of the immobilizer
system. It is designed to give years
of trouble-free service, however you
should avoid exposure to moisture,
static electricity and rough handling.
Immobilizer system malfunction could
occur.
Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following three
conditions:
1.
This device may not cause harmful
interfer

ence.
2.

This device must accept any
interfer

ence received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
3.

Changes or
modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the device

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Remote Start with Digital Key
• When the shift button of your vehicle
is in P (Park) and all of the doors
including trunk and hood is locked
and the vehicle is off, press the Door
Lock button in the Hyundai Digital
Key app then press the Remote Start
button within 4 seconds.
You can confirm the engine is on if the
hazard warning lights blinks two times
and the chime sounds.
• If you want to turn off the engine,
press Remote Engine Stop. Air
Conditioner / Heating system
maintains the same status as when
you last used the vehicle.
• Unless you put the registered digital
key(smartphone) on the interior
authentication pad (wireless charger)
when the remote start function is on,
the engine will turn off.
• If you do not get on the vehicle within
10 minutes after the engine turns on,
the vehicle will turn off.
For more information, refer to the Engine
Start/Stop button in chapter 6.
Vehicle information Display
The digital key application displays
the vehicle information such as
driving or door conditions through the
communication with the vehicle.
• How to check : Select the vehicle
what you want to check and touch
the vehicle image, then vehicle
information display page will be
shown.
• Contents : accumulated odometer,
latest fuel economy, driving range,
fuel remaining, tire pressure, doors
lock/unlock status and last data
updated time.
ÃDispla

yed vehicle date could be
differed from the current vehicle
condition.
à F

or more information, please refer to
the ‘Tutorial’ on your Digital key app. Smartphone change/App deletion
If you change your smartphone or delete
the Hyundai Digital Key App, please refer
to the following to set up your Digital
Key:
Smartphone Change/ Reset
If you change or reset the smartphone,
the registered digital key in your previous
smartphone may not be used. Please
refer to following procedure to use the
digital key.
1.

Ins
tall the digital key application and
log in.
2.

If y
ou are the owner, retry the Digital
key save process.
3.

If y
ou are the sharer, need to re-share
the key from owner.
App delete & reinstall/ Delete App data
You can re-download the digital key
from server in these cases as follow
procedure.
1.

R
einstall the application and log in.
2.

Input the PIN number f
or user
verification.
3.

If PIN is corr
ect, digital key data
will be re-downloaded to your
smartphone and you can use it
without any further registration or
sharing.
Smartphone operability with Digital Key
The digital key application may not
be available to old type smartphones.
Please check the available smartphone
models with your dealer. NFC antenna
position on the smartphone can be
confirmed on each smartphone’s manual
or contact to customer service center of
the smartphone manufacture.

Convenient Features
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Fuel Filler Door
Opening the fuel filler door
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1. Turn the engine off.
2.
E
nsure the driver’s door is unlocked.
3.

Push the fuel filler door near the 3
o

’clock position.
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3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outw ard to
access the fuel tank cap.
4.
T

o remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn
it counterclockwise. You may hear a
hissing noise as the pressure inside
the tank equalizes.
5.

Place the cap on the fuel filler door
.
Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break the
ice and release the door. Do not pry on the
door. If necessary, spray around the door
with an approved deicer fluid (do not use
radiator antifreeze) or move the vehicle to
a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks” one time.
2.

Close the fuel filler door un
til it is
latched securely.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
• Read and follow all warnings posted
at the gas station.
• Before refueling, note the location of
the Emergency Gasoline Shut-Off, if
available, at the gas station.
• Before touching the fuel nozzle, you
should eliminate the potential build-
up of static electricity by touching
a metal part of the vehicle, a safe
distance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas source,
with your bare hand.
• Do not use cellular phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite fuel
vapors and cause a fire.

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• Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refueling.
You can generate a buildup of
static electricity by touching,
rubbing or sliding against any item
or fabric capable of producing
static electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. If you must re-enter
the vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially dangerous
static electricity discharge by
touching a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle
or other gasoline source, with your
bare hand.
• When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place the
container on the ground prior to
refueling. Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, contact
between your bare hand and the
vehicle should be maintained until
the filling is complete.
• Use only approved portable plastic
fuel containers designed to carry and
store gasoline.
• When refueling, always move the
shift button to the P (Park) position,
set the parking brake, and place
the ignition switch to the LOCK/
OFF position. Sparks produced by
electrical components related to the
engine can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.
• Do not use matches or a lighter and
do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette
in your vehicle while at a gas station,
especially during refueling.
• Do not over-fill or top-off your
vehicle tank, which can cause
gasoline spillage.• If a fire breaks out during refueling,
leave the vicinity of the vehicle, and
immediately contact the manager
of the gas station and then contact
the local fire department. Follow any
safety instructions they provide.
• If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can
cover your clothes or skin and thus
subject you to the risk of fire and
burns. Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap is
venting fuel or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until the condition stops
before completely removing the cap.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
Information
Make sure to refuel your vehicle according
to the “Fuel Requirements” suggested in
the Introduction chapter.
NOTICE
• Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of
fuel spilled on painted surfaces may
damage the paint.
• If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, use only a genuine
HYUNDAI cap or the equivalent
specified for your vehicle. An
incorrect fuel filler cap can result
in a serious malfunction of the fuel
system or emission control system.

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D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. The
transmission will automatically shift
through a 8-gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.
To start the vehicle forward, push the D
(Drive) button by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine ON. Then depress
the accelerator pedal smoothly.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or driving uphill, depress the
accelerator fully. The transmission will
automatically downshift to the next
lower gear (or gears, as appropriate).
When the vehicle is stopped in D (Drive)
position, if you open the driver's door
with the seat belt unfastened, the gear is
shifted to P (Park) position automatically.
However when the vehicle moves in D
(Drive) position, if you open the driver's
door with the seat belt unfastened, the
gear may not shift to P (Park) position
automatically to protect the automatic
transmission.
Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic
transmission has a shift-lock system
which prevents shifting the gear from
P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse)
or D (Drive) unless the brake pedal is
depressed.
To shift the gear from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive):
1.
Depr
ess and hold the brake pedal.
2.

S
tart the engine or place the ignition
switch in the ON position.
3.

Depr
ess the brake pedal and push the
R (Reverse) or D (Drive) button.
Stay in N (Neutral) position when
engine is Off
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ODN8069008If you want to keep the N (Neutral)
position after the engine is OFF, do the
following.
1.

Deactiv
ate the AUTO HOLD and
release the parking brake when the
ignition switch is ON.
2.

S
tart the engine. Push the N (neutral)
button while depressing the brake
pedal. If the message ("Press and
hold OK button to stay in Neutral
when vehicle is OFF") appears on the
cluster LCD display, press and hold
the OK button on the steering wheel
for more than 1 second.
3.

When the message ("V
ehicle will
stay in (N). Change gear to cancel")
appears on the cluster LCD display,
turn off the engine.
In this situation, if you unfasten the
driver's seat belt and open the driver's
door within 3 minutes, the gear stays in
the N (Neutral) position and the ignition
switch is turned off.

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The Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system
automatically and temporarily shuts
down the engine when the vehicle
is stopped and idling to improve fuel
efficiency and reduce exhaust gas
emissions. (i.e. red stop light, stop sign,
and traffic jam).
The engine is automatically started upon
satisfying the starting conditions.
The ISG system is always active, when
the engine is running.
Information
When the engine is automatically started
by the ISG system, some warning
lights (i.e. ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS,
and parking brake warning light) may
illuminate for a few seconds due to the
low battery voltage. However, it does
not indicate a malfunction with the ISG
system.
To Activate the ISG System
Prerequisite for activation
The ISG system operates in the following
situations.
• The driver's seatbelt is fastened
• The driver's door and hood are closed
• The brake vacuum pressure is
adequate
• The battery sensor is activated and
the battery is sufficiently charged
• Outside temperature is not too low or
too high
• The vehicle is driven over a constant
speed and stops
• The climate control system satisfies
the conditions
• The vehicle is sufficiently warmed up
• The incline is gradual
• The steering wheel is turned less than
180 degrees and then the vehicle
stops
Information
• The ISG system is not
activated, when the
prerequisites to activate
the ISG system are
unsatisfied. In this case,
the ISG OFF button indicator
illuminates, and the auto stop indicator
(
) illuminates in yellow on the
instrument cluster.
• When the above indicator remains
illuminated on the instrument cluster,
have the IGS system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Auto stop
To stop the engine in idle stop mode
1.

Decr
ease the vehicle speed to 0 mph.
2.

Depr
ess the brake pedal with the shift
button in D (Drive) or N (Neutral).
The auto stop indicator (
) illuminates
in green on the instrument cluster, when
the engine stops.
Information
The driving speed must reach at least 3
mph (5 km/h) after an idle stop to stop the
engine in idle stop mode again.
In auto stop mode, when the driver
opens the hood, the ISG system will be
deactivated.
ISG (Idle Stop and Go) SyStem ( I f equ I pped)

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CUSTOM mode
In CUSTOM mode, the driver
can select separate modes
and combine them on the
infotainment system screen.
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ngine/Transmission: NORMAL/
SPORT
- S

teering wheel: NORMAL/SPORT
For more infomation, refer to the
separately supplied manual with your
vehicle.
• When CUSTOM mode is selected
by using the DRIVE MODE button,
the CUSTOM mode indicator will
illuminate.
SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages the
driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting the
steering effort, the engine
and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver
performance.
• When SPORT mode is selected by
using the DRIVE MODE button, the
SPORT indicator will illuminate.
• Whenever the engine is restarted,
the Drive Mode will revert back to
NORMAL mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode from
the DRIVE MODE button.
• When SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine rpm will t

end to remain
raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts ar

e delayed when
accelerating
Information
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.
SMART mode
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SMART mode selects the
proper driving mode among
NORMAL and SPORT by
judging the driver’s driving
habits (i.e. Economic or
Aggressive (Sportive)) from
the brake pedal depression
or the steering wheel
operation.
• Toggle the DRIVE MODE button to
select SMART mode. When SMART
mode is selected, the indicator
illuminates on the instrument cluster.
• SMART mode automatically controls
the vehicle driving, such as gear
shifting patterns and engine torque,
in accordance with the driver’s driving
habits.
Information
When you dynamically drive the vehicle
in SMART mode by abruptly decelerating
or sharply turning the driving mode
changes to SPORT mode. However, it may
adversely affect fuel economy.
While Driving