HYUNDAI SONATA 2023 Owners Manual

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How
to deactivate the Smart Trunk
with Auto Open function using the
smart key
„„Type A
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„„Type B
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(1) Door lock
(2) Door unlock
(3) Trunk open
If you press any button of the smart key
during the Detect and Alert stage, the
Smart Trunk with Auto Open function will
be deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the Smart Trunk with Auto
open function for emergency situations.
Information
• If you press the door unlock button (2), the Smart Trunk with Auto Open function will be deactivated
temporarily. But, if you do not open
any door for 30 seconds, the Smart
Trunk with Auto Open function will be activated again.
• If you press the trunk open button (3) for more than 1 second, the trunk opens.
• If you press the door lock button (1) or trunk open button (3) when the Smart
Trunk with Auto Open in the Detect
and Alert stage, the Smart Trunk
with Auto Open function will not be deactivated.
• In case you have deactivated the Smart Trunk with Auto Open function by
pressing the smart key button and
opened a door, the Smart Trunk with Auto Open function can be activated again by closing and locking all doors.

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Detecting area
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• The Smart Trunk with Auto Open operates with a welcome alert if the
smart key is detected within 50 ~ 100
cm (20~40 inches) from the trunk.
• The alert stops at once if the smart key is positioned outside the
detecting area during the Detect and
Alert stage.
Information
• The Smart Trunk with Auto Open function will not work if any of the following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
- The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellular phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.
• The detecting range may decrease or increase when :
- One side of the tire is raised to replace a tire or to inspect the vehicle.
- The vehicle is parked on a slope or unpaved road, etc.
Fuel Filler Door
Opening the fuel filler door
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1. Turn the engine off.
2. Ensure 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) outward to access the fuel tank cap.
4. To 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.

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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.

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• 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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heAD Up DiSplAy (hUD) (if eQUippeD)
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The Head-Up Display is an optional
feature that allows the driver to view
information projected onto a transparent
screen while still keeping your eyes
safely on the road ahead while driving.
Precautions while using the head up
display
It may sometimes be difficult to read
information on the head up display in the
following situations.
- The driver is improperly positioned in the driver’s seat.
- The driver wears polarizing-filter sunglasses.
- An object is located above the head up display cover.
- The vehicle is driven on a wet road.
- Any improper lighting accessory is installed inside the vehicle, or there
is incoming light from outside of the
vehicle.
- The driver wears glasses.
- The driver wears contact lenses.
When it is difficult to read the head up
display information, adjust the head
up display angle or the head up display
brightness level in the User Settings
mode. For more information, refer to
“LCD Display” in this chapter.
WARNING
• Do not tint the front windshield glass or add other types of metallic
coating. Otherwise, the head up
display image may be invisible.
• Do not place any accessories on the crash pad or attach any objects on the windshield glass.
• The Blind-spot Collision Warning system warnings on the head up
display are supplemental. Do not
solely depend on them to change
lanes. Always take a look around
before changing lanes.
NOTICE
When replacing the front windshield
glass of the vehicle equipped with
the head up display, replace it with
a windshield glass designed for the
head up display operation. Otherwise,
duplicated images may be displayed on the windshield glass.
Head-up display ON/OFF
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To activate the head up display, select
‘Enable Head-Up Display’ on the User
Settings mode on the instrument cluster
LCD display.
If you do not select ‘Enable Head-Up
Display’, the head up display will be
deactivated.
If your vehicle is equipped with
additional navigation, please refer to the
infotainment system manual separately supplied.

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Head-up display information
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1. Turn-by-turn (TBT) navigation information
2. Road information
3. Speedometer
4. Cruise system set speed
5. Smart Cruise Control information
6. Lane Following Assist system information
7. Lane Keeping Assist system
information
8. Blind-spot Collision Warning system information
9. Highway Driving Assist system
information
The information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle.
Information
If you select the Turn By Turn (TBT) navigation information as Head-Up
Display contents, the Turn By Turn (TBT) navigation information will not be
displayed in the instrument cluster LCD
display. Head-up display setting
On the LCD display, you can change the
head up display settings as follows.
• Enable Head-up display
• Display Height
• Rotation
• Brightness
• Content Selection
• Speed Size
• Speed Color
For more information, refer to “LCD
Display” in chapter 4. If your vehicle is
equipped with additional navigation,
please refer to the infotainment system
manual separately supplied.

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lighting
Exterior Lights
Lighting control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of the
following positions:
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1. OFF position
2. AUTO headlamp position
3. Parking lamp position
4. Headlamp position
Daytime running light (DRL)
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.
The DRL system will turn the dedicated lamp OFF when: • The headlamps are ON.
• The parking lamps are ON.
• The vehicle is turned off.
• The parking brake is engaged.
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AUTO headlamp position
The parking lamp and headlamp will
be turned ON or OFF automatically
depending on the amount of daylight as
measured by the ambient light sensor on
the center dash (1).
Even with the AUTO headlamp feature
in operation, it is recommended to manually turn ON the headlamps when
driving at night or in a fog, driving in the
rain, or when you enter dark areas, such
as tunnels and parking facilities.
NOTICE
• Do not cover or spill anything on
the sensor (1) located in front of the
instrument panel.
• Do not clean the sensor using
a window cleaner, the cleanser
may leave a light film which could
interfere with sensor operation.
• If your vehicle has window tint or
other types of metallic coating on
the front windshield, the AUTO
headlamp system may not work
properly.

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Parking lamp position ()
The parking lamp, license plate lamp and
instrument panel lamp are turned ON.
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Headlamp position ()
The headlamp, parking lamp, license
plate lamp and instrument panel lamp
are turned ON.
Information
The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the headlamp. High beam operation
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To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The lever
will return to its original position.
The high beam indicator will light when
the headlamp high beams are switched on.
To turn off the high beam headlamp, pull
the lever towards you. The low beams will turn on.
WARNING
Do not use high beam when there are
other vehicles approaching you. Using
high beam could obstruct the other
driver’s vision.

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To flash the high beam headlamp, pull
the lever towards you, then release the
lever. The high beams will remain ON as
long as you hold the lever towards you.
High Beam Assist (HBA)
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High Beam Assist is a system that
automatically adjusts the headlamp
range (switches between high beam and
low beam) according to the brightness of
other vehicles and road conditions.
System setting
The driver can activate HBA by placing
the ignition switch to the ON position
and by selecting:
‘User Settings → Lights → High Beam
Assist’. If you disable this setting, HBA
will not work.
The setting of the HBA will be
maintained, as selected, when the
engine is re-started.
Operating condition
1. Place the headlamp switch in the AUTO position.
2. Turn on the high beam by pushing the lever away from you.
High Beam Assist (
) indicator will
illuminate.
3. High Beam Assist will turn on when vehicle speed is above 40 km/h (25
mph).
• If the headlamp switch is pushed
away when High Beam Assist
system is operating, High Beam
Assist system will turn off and the
high beam will be on continuously.
• If the headlamp switch is pulled
towards you when the high beam
is OFF, the high beam will turn ON
without High Beam Assist system
canceled. When you let go of the
light switch, the lever will move to the middle and the high beam will
turn OFF.
• If the headlamp switch is pulled
towards you when the high beam is
on by High Beam Assist system, the
low beam will be on and High Beam
Assist system will turn OFF.
• If the headlamp switch is placed
to the headlamp ON position,
High Beam Assist system will turn
off and the low beam will be on
continuously.

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When High Beam Assist system is
operating, the high beam switches to low
beam if any of the following conditions occur:
- When the headlamp of an on-coming vehicle is detected.
- When the tail lamp of a vehicle in front
is detected.
- When the headlamp or tail lamp of a motorcycle or a bicycle is detected.
- When the surrounding ambient light is bright enough that high beams are not
required.
- When streetlights or other lights are detected.
- When the headlamp switch is not in the AUTO position.
- When High Beam Assist system is off.
- When vehicle speed is below 24 km/h (15 mph).
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Warning light and message
When High Beam Assist system is not
working properly, the Check High Beam
Assist warning message will come on
for a few seconds. After the message
disappears, the master warning light (
)
will illuminate. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the
system checked.
CAUTION
The system may not operate normally if
any of the following conditions should
occur:
1. When the illumination from an on- coming vehicle or a vehicle in front is
dim. Such examples may include:
• When the headlamps of an on-
coming vehicle or the tail lamps of
a vehicle in front is covered with
dust, snow, or water.
• When the headlamps on an on-
coming vehicle are OFF, but the
fog lamps are ON.