sport mode HYUNDAI SONATA 2023 Owners Manual

Introduction
F2Your HYUNDAI should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety or durability of your HYUNDAI
and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited warranties covering
the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of regulations
established by the Department of Transportation and other government
agencies in your country.
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic
components. It is possible for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio
or cellular telephone to adversely affect electronic systems. For this reason,
we recommend that you carefully follow the radio manufacturer’s instructions
or consult your HYUNDAI dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions if you choose to install one of these devices.
CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI
TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR
TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
This manual includes information titled as DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and
NOTICE.
These titles indicate the following:
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in vehicle damage.
SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING

Instrument Cluster
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Sport mode
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Gauges
This mode displays information related
to your engine such as engine oil
temperature (1), current torque (2) and
turbo boost pressure (3).
Driving Assist view mode
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LKA, DAW, LFA, SCC
This mode displays the state of Lane
Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Warning,
Lane Following Assist, Smart Cruise
Control systems.
For more information, refer to each
system information in chapter 6.
Turn By Turn (TBT) view mode
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It shows the information by interworking
with the navigation
Parking Assist view mode
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It displays the information related to the
parking assist system movement.

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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 be not shifted to P (Park)
position automatically for protecting the
dual clutch transmission.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on
the shift lever/button console, allows
the driver to switch from NORMAL/
COMFORT mode to SPORT or ECO mode. (if equipped)
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System” later in this
chapter. Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic
transmission has a shift-lock system
which prevents shifting the transmission
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R
(Reverse) or D (Drive) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or place the ignition
switch in the ON position.
3. Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to R (Reverse). (shift lever
type)
Depress the brake pedal and push the
R (Reverse) button. (shift button type)
When the battery is discharged:
You cannot shift the shift lever/button,
when the battery is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following
to move the shift lever/button to N
(Neutral) on a level ground.
1. Connect the battery cables from another vehicle or from a another
battery to the jump-starting terminals
inside the engine compartment.
For more details, refer to “Jump
Starting” in chapter 8.
2. Release the parking brake with the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Shift the gear to the N(Neutral) position refer to the “Stay in Neutral
when vehicle is Off” in this chapter.

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The Launch Control system controls the
vehicle to reduce wheel spin or slip on a
hard acceleration from a standing start.
Launch control operation and
release
Prerequisite for activation
The Launch Control gets ready to
be activated, when the following
prerequisites are satisfied. •
All doors, hood and trunk are closed.
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• If the engine temperature is
overheated, cooling down it before
using the launch control.
• If the engine temperature is low,
warming up the engine.
• The vehicle is at a complete stop.
Then align the steering wheel straight.
• Release the parking brake by pressing
the EPB switch and if the AUTO HOLD
function is working, please turn off
the function by releasing the AUTO
HOLD button.
CAUTION
• The Launch Control system is
intended for use at a closed race
track and not intended for use on
public roads. It will not compensate
for driver’s who are inexperienced or
lack familiarity with the race track.
• The Launch performance may be
varied by fuel, environment, tire and
load condition.
• We recommend you use the function
after breaking in your vehicle and
constant use of Launch Control can
put enormous stress on the vehicle
resulting in premature wear of
related components. To Ready Launch Control
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1. Select SPORT+ mode using the drive mode selection Switch. (SPORT+
indicator will illuminate on the
instrument cluster LCD display.)
2. Turn off ESC by pressing the ESC OFF button for more than 3 seconds. (The
ESC OFF indicator will illuminate on
the instrument cluster.)
3. Shift to the D (Drive) position.
4. Depress the brake pedal firmly with
your left foot, and depressing the
accelerator pedal down fully with your
right foot. Then, the launch control
is ready for operation. The message
“Launch Control Ready” will appear
on the instrument cluster LCD display.
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Drive moDe integrateD control system (if equippeD)
Drive Mode
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The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference or
road condition.
Information
If there is a problem with the
instrument cluster, the drive mode will
be in COMFORT mode and may not
change to NORMAL mode or SPORT mode.
The mode changes when you toggle the
DRIVE MODE button.
CUSTOM
SPORT
NORMAL
SMART
„„Type A
CUSTOM
SPORT+
SPORT
NORMAL
„„Type B
When COMFORT mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the instrument cluster. • NORMAL mode :
NORMAL mode helps provide smooth
driving and comfortable riding.
• SPORT mode :
SPORT mode helps provide sporty but firm riding.
• CUSTOM mode :
The driver can separately adjust
modes of each driving system.
• SMART mode :
SMART mode automatically adjusts
the driving mode (NORMAL « SPORT)
in accordance with the driver's driving habits.
• SPORT+ mode :
SPORT+ mode provides sporty but firm riding.
The drive mode will change to NORMAL
mode when the engine is restarted.
When changing the drive mode setting,
the responsiveness of Smart Cruise
Control changes.

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CUSTOM mode
In CUSTOM mode, the driver
can select separate modes and combine them on the
infotainment system screen.
• Type A
- Engine/Transmission: NORMAL/ SPORT
- Steering wheel: NORMAL/SPORT
• Type B
- Engine/Transmission : NORMAL/
SPORT/SPORT+
- Steering wheel : NORMAL/SPORT
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) :
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 tend to remain raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when accelerating
Information
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.

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SPORT+ mode
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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 switch, 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 switch.
• When SPORT+ mode is activated:
- The engine rpm will tend to remain raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts are 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.

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Various driving situations, which you may
encounter in SMART mode
• The driving mode automatically
changes to SMART SPORT, when
you abruptly accelerate the vehicle
or repetitively operate the steering
wheel (Your driving is categorized
to be sporty.). In this mode, your
vehicle drives in a lower gear for
abrupt accelerating/decelerating
and increases the engine brake
performance.
• You may still sense the engine
braking performance, even when
you release the accelerator pedal in
SMART SPORT mode. It is because
your vehicle remains in lower gear
over a certain period of time for next
acceleration. Thus, it is a normal
driving situation, not indicating any malfunction.
• The driving mode automatically
changes to SMART SPORT mode only
in harsh driving situations. In most
of the normal driving situations, the
driving mode sets to be in SMART NORMAL mode.
Limitation of SMART mode
The SMART mode may be limited in
following situations. (The OFF indicator
illuminates in those situations.) • The driver uses the paddle shifter
(manual shift mode) :
It deactivates SMART mode. The
vehicle drives, as the driver manually
changes gear with the paddle shifter.
• The cruise control is activated :
The cruise control system may
deactivate the SMART mode when
the vehicle is controlled by the set
speed of Smart Cruise Control system.
(SMART mode is not deactivated
just by activating the cruise control
system.)
• The transmission oil temperature is
either extremely low or extremely high :
The SMART mode can be active in
most of the normal driving situations.
However, an extremely high/ low
transmission oil temperature may
temporarily deactivate the SMART
mode, because the transmission
condition is out of normal operation condition.

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Vehicle characteristic
The characteristic of each components varies according to which drive mode is
selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE switch on the steering wheel.
DCT ComponentDRIVE MODE Switch
NORMAL Mode SPORT Mode SPORT+ Mode
Engine & Driving Engine NORMAL SPORT SPORT+
REV matching NORMAL SPORT SPORTPush feel Off On (SPORT) On (SPORT+) Launch Control Off Off OnLFU* 1
Inhibit Control Off On (SPORT) On (SPORT+)
Chassis Steering NORMAL SPORT SPORT
ESC* 2
NORMAL NORMAL SPORT
(TCS* 3
OFF)
Sound ASD* 4
NORMAL SPORT SPORT+
When driving in CUSTOM mode, the REV matching/N Power Shift/Launch Control/LFU
Inhibit Control/ASD System may vary depending on the CUSTOM mode-Powertrain
system settings. *1 : Lift Foot Up
*2 : Electronic Stability Control
*3 : Traction Control System
*4 : Active Sound Design

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•
Do not use Smart Cruise Control
when it may not be safe to keep the
vehicle at a constant speed:
- When driving in heavy traffic or
when traffic conditions make it
difficult to drive at a constant speed
- When driving on rainy, icy, or
snow-covered roads
- When driving on a steep downhill or uphill
- When driving in windy areas
- When driving in parking lots
- When driving near crash barriers
- When driving on a sharp curve
- When driving with limited view
(possibly due to bad weather, such
as fog, snow, rain or sandstorm)
- When the vehicle sensing
ability decreases due to vehicle
modification resulting level
difference of the vehicle’s front
and rear
• Unexpected situations may lead to
possible accidents. Pay attention
continuously to road conditions and
driving even when Smart Cruise
Control system is being operated. When changing the Drive mode setting,
the responsiveness of Smart Cruise
Control changes. (If equipped)
Drive Mode SCC Reaction
NORMAL Normal
SMART NormalSPORT Fast
In CUSTOM mode, SCC Reaction
operates according to the mode set in
the Engine/Transmission.
(e.g. in CUSTOM mode, the driver select
mode of Engine/Transmission as SPORT,
SCC Reaction operates as Fast)