warning HYUNDAI SONATA 2023 Owners Manual

Convenience Features
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To reset the power windows
If the power windows do not operate
normally, the automatic power window
system must be reset as follows:
1. Place the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Close the window and continue pulling up on the power window
switch for at least one second.
If the power windows do not operate
properly after resetting, have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
WARNING
The automatic reverse feature doesn’t
activate while resetting the power
window system. Make sure body parts
or other objects are safely out of the
way before closing the windows to
avoid injuries or vehicle damage. Automatic reverse (if equipped)
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If a window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will stop and
lower approximately 30 cm (12 inches) to
allow the object to be cleared.
If the window detects the resistance
while the power window switch is
pulled up continuously, the window
will stop upward movement then lower
approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch).
If the power window switch is pulled
up continuously again within 5 seconds
after the window is lowered by the
automatic window reverse feature,
the automatic window reverse will not
operate.
Information
The automatic reverse feature is only
active when the “Auto Up” feature is used by fully pulling up the switch to the second detent.
WARNING
Make sure body parts or other objects
are safely out of the way before closing
the windows to avoid injuries or vehicle damage.
Objects less than 4 mm (0.16 inch) in
diameter caught between the window
glass and the upper window channel
may not be detected by the automatic
reverse window and the window will
not stop and reverse direction.

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NOTICE
Do not install any accessories on the
windows. The automatic reverse
feature may not operate.
Power window lock switch
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The driver can disable the power window
switches on the rear passenger doors by
pressing the power window lock switch.
When the power window lock switch is
pressed: • The rear passenger control will not
be able to operate the rear passenger
power window
• Note that the front passenger control
is still able to operate the front
passenger window, and that the driver
master control can still operate all the
power windows.
WARNING
Do not allow children to play with the
power windows. Keep the driver’s
door power window lock switch in the
LOCK position. Serious injury or death
can result from unintentional window
operation by a child.
NOTICE
• To prevent possible damage to the
power window system, do not open
or close two windows or more at the
same time. This will also ensure the
longevity of the fuse.
• Never try to operate the main
switch on the driver’s door and the
individual door window switch in
opposite directions at the same time.
If this is done, the window will stop
and cannot be opened or closed.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof control switch located
on the overhead console.
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The sunroof can only be opened, closed,
or tilted when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The sunroof is operable for 30 seconds,
after the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF or ACC position. However, if the
front doors are opened, the sunroof
cannot be operated even within 30 seconds.
Information
• In cold and wet climates, the sunroof
may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
• After the vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before operating it.
WARNING
• Never adjust the sunroof or sunshade
while driving. This could result in
loss of control and an accident that
may cause death, serious injury, or
property damage.
• Make sure heads, hands, arms or
any other body parts or objects are
out of the way before operating the
sunroof.
• Do not extend your head, arms or
body outside the sunroof while
driving, to avoid serious injury.
• Do not leave the engine running
and the key in your vehicle with
unsupervised children. Unattended
children could operate the sunroof,
which could result in serious injury.
• Do not sit on the top of the vehicle. It
may cause injury or vehicle damage.
NOTICE
• Do not continue to move the sunroof
control lever after the sunroof is fully
opened, closed, or tilted. Damage
to the motor or system components
could occur.
• Make sure the sunroof is closed fully
when leaving your vehicle.
If the sunroof is left open, rain or
snow may wet the interior of the
vehicle. Also, leaving the sunroof
open when the vehicle is unattended
may invite theft.
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Closing the Sunroof
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To close sunroof glass
Push the sunroof control lever (1) forward
to the first detent position.
To close sunroof glass with sunshade
Push the sunroof control lever (1) forward
to the second detent position.
The sunroof glass will close, then the
sunshade will close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever (1)
either forward or backward momentarily.
Automatic reverse (if equipped)
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If the sunroof senses any to an obstacle
while it is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction then stop to allow the
object to be cleared.
WARNING
Small objects that can get caught
between the sunroof glass and the front
glass channel may not be detected
by the automatic reverse system. In
this case, the sunroof glass will not
detect the object and will not reverse
direction.
NOTICE
• Periodically remove any dirt that may accumulate on the sunroof guide
rail or between the sunroof and roof
panel which can make a noise.
• Do not try to open the sunroof when the temperature is below freezing
or when the sunroof is covered with
snow or ice, otherwise the motor
could be damaged. In cold and wet
climates, the sunroof may not work
properly.

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Resetting the Sunroof
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The sunroof may need to be reset if the
following conditions occur:
• The battery is discharged or disconnected or the sunroof fuse has
been replaced or disconnected
• The sunroof control lever is not operating correctly
To reset the sunroof, perform the
following steps:
1. Turn the engine on and close the sunroof glass and sunshade
completely.
2. Release the control lever.
3. Push and hold the sunroof control lever (1) forward (to close the
sunshade) for about 10 seconds until
the sunroof moves slightly, then
release the control lever.
4. Push and hold the sunroof control lever forward until the sunroof
operates as follows:
TILT DOWN → SLIDE OPEN → SLIDE
CLOSE
Then, release the control lever.
When this is complete, the sunroof
system is reset.
For more information, contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
If you do not reset the sunroof, it may not
work properly.
Sunroof Open Warning (if equipped)
• If the driver turns off the engine when the sunroof is not fully closed,
the warning chime will sound for
approximately 3 seconds and the
sunroof open warning will appear on
the cluster LCD display.
• If the driver turns off the engine and opens the door when the sunroof is
not fully closed, the sunroof open
warning will appear on the cluster
LCD display until the door is closed or
the sunroof is fully closed.
Close the sunroof securely when leaving
your vehicle.

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Hood
Opening the hood
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1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push up the secondary
latch (1) inside of the hood center
and lift the hood (2). After it has been
raised about halfway, it will raise
completely by itself. Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in and
around the engine compartment to
ensure the following:
- Any tools or other loose objects are removed from the engine room area
or hood opening area
- All glove, rags, or other combustible material is removed from the engine
compartment
- All filler caps are tightly and correctly installed
2. Lower the hood halfway (lifted approximately 30 cm (12 inches) from
the closed position) and push down
to securely lock in place. Then double
check to be sure the hood is secure.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is
not securely locked. Open it again and
close it with more force.
WARNING
• Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
• Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall or be damaged.
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Trunk
Opening the trunk
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1. Make sure the shift button is in P (Park).
2. Then do one of the following :
- Press the button on the trunk handle after locking or unlocking the door
by remote key or smart key.
- Press the trunk unlock button of remote key or smart key for more than 1 second.
- Press the button on the trunk itself with the Smart Key in your possession.
WARNING
The button on the trunk handle is
made of the rubber. Do not press it
with the sharp objects such as the key,
screwdriver or drill.
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- Use the trunk release button.
3. Lift the trunk lid up. Closing the trunk
Lower the trunk lid and press down until
it locks.
WARNING
Always keep the trunk lid completely
closed while the vehicle is in motion. If
it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases containing carbon monoxide
(CO) may enter the vehicle and serious
illness or death may result.
WARNING
Make sure there are no people or
objects around the trunk before
opening or closing the Power Trunk.
Wait until the trunk is open fully and
stopped before loading or unloading
cargo from the vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the trunk lift
cylinders and the attached hardware,
always close the trunk before driving.

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Information
In cold and wet climates, trunk lock and
trunk mechanisms may not work properly
due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
Always be careful to open and close the trunk.
• To prevent serious injury and damage, you should check and keep
your body parts such as hands or
head away from the path of the trunk while closing or opening the trunk.
• Your body parts or an object might be damaged by sharp edges so you
should be careful while opening/closing the trunk or taking the thing
out from the trunk. Especially, a child
can hit the face or head around the
trunk so you should be cautious all the time.
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
Inside the trunk
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
Emergency Trunk Safety Release lever
located inside the trunk. When someone
is inadvertently locked in the trunk, the
trunk can be opened by moving the lever
in the direction of the arrow and pushing the trunk open.
WARNING
• You and your passengers must be aware of the location of the
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
lever in this vehicle and how to open
the trunk in case you are accidentally
locked in the trunk.
• NEVER allow anyone to occupy the trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the
trunk is partially or totally latched
and the person is unable to get out,
serious injury or death could occur
due to lack of ventilation, exhaust
fumes and rapid heat build-up, or
because of exposure to cold weather
conditions. The trunk is also a highly
dangerous location in the event of a
crash because it is not a protected
occupant space but is a part of the
vehicle’s crush zone.
• Your vehicle should be kept locked and the Smart Key should be kept
out of the reach of children. Parents
should teach their children about the
dangers of playing in trunks.
• Use the release lever for emergencies only.

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2. Detect and Alert
If you are positioned in the detecting
area (50 ~100 cm (20~40 inches) behind
the vehicle) carrying a smart key, the
hazard warning lights will blink and
chime will sound to alert you the smart
key has been detected and the trunk will open.
Information
Do not approach the detecting area if you do not want the trunk to open. If you have
unintentionally entered the detecting area and the hazard warning lights and chime
starts to operate, leave the detecting area
with the smart key. The trunk will stay closed.
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3. Automatic opening
The hazard warning lights will blink and chime will sound 6 times and then the trunk will open.
WARNING
• Make sure you close the trunk before driving your vehicle.
• Make sure there are no people or objects around the trunk before opening or closing the trunk.
• Make sure objects in the trunk do not come out when opening the trunk on
a slope. It may cause serious injury.
• Make sure to deactivate the Smart Trunk when washing your vehicle.
Otherwise, the trunk may open
inadvertently.
• The key should be kept out of reach of children. Children may
inadvertently open the Smart Trunk
while playing around the rear area of
the vehicle.

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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 until 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. •
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.