Hyundai Sonata

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DIGITAL CLOCKB400A01NF-GATThere are three control buttons for the digital
clock. Their functions are:
H- Push "H" to advance the hour indicated.
M- Push "M" to advance the minute indicated.
R- Push "R" to reset minutes to ":00" to
facilitate resetting the clock to the correct
time. When this is done:
Pressing "R" between 11 : 01 and 11 : 29
changes the readout to 11 : 00.
Pressing "R" between 11 : 30 and 11 : 59
changes the readout to 12 : 00.
Push the "R" button for 5 seconds to display
a 12 or 24-hour clock (If Installed).
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NOTE:The engine must be running for the rear
window defroster to operate.
CAUTION:
Do not clean the inner side of the rear
window glass with an abrasive type of glass
cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreign
deposits from the inner surface of the glass
as this may cause damage to the defroster
elements.
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B380A02NF-AATThe rear window defroster switch also acti-
vates the outside rearview mirror heaters.
The rear window defroster and heated outside
rearview mirrors are turned on by pushing in the
switch. To turn the defroster off, push the switch
a second time. The rear window defroster
automatically turns itself off after about 20 min-
utes. To restart the defroster cycle, push in the
switch again after it has turned itself off.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCHWith Manual A/C
With Automatic A/C

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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL (RHEOSTAT)B410A01A-AATThe instrument panel lights can be made brighter
or dimmer by turning the instrument panel light
control knob.
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CIGARETTE LIGHTERB420A02A-AATFor the cigarette lighter to work, the key must
be in the "ACC" position or the "ON" position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way
into its socket. When the element has heated,
the lighter will pop out to the "ready" position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. This
can damage the heating element and create a
fire hazard.
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette lighter,
use only a genuine Hyundai replacement or its
approved equivalent.
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CAUTION:
Do not use electric accessories or equip-
ment other than the Hyundai genuine parts
in the socket.
POWER OUTLETSB500D02NF-AAT(If Installed)These supply 12V electric power to operate
electric accessories or equipment only when
the key is in the "ON" or "ACC" position.
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ASHTRAYB430A02NF-GATThe front ashtray may be opened by pushing
and releasing the ashtray lid. To clean ashtray,
the plastic receptacle should be removed by
lifting the plastic ash receptacle upward and
pulling it out. The ashtray light will only illuminate
when the external lights are on.
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B450A01NF-GATFront Drink HolderThe drink holder for holding cups or cans is
located on the main console. The drink holder
can be used by lifting its cover.
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DRINK HOLDER
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CAUTION:
o Use the power outlets only when the
engine is running and remove the plug
from the power outlet after using the
electric device. Using the power outlets
when the engine stops or keeping the
electric device plugged in for many hours
may cause the battery to discharge.
o Do not use the power outlet to connect
electric accessories or equipment that
are not designed to operate on 12 volts.
o Some electronic devices can cause elec-
tronic interference when plugged into
the power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio noise and mal-
functions in other electronic systems or
devices in your vehicle.

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CAUTION:
Place the drink holder in its closed position
while not in use.
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B450B01NF-GATRear Drink HolderThe rear drink holder for holding cups or cans
is located in the center of the rear seat armrest.
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WARNING:
o Use caution when using the drink hold-
ers. A spilled beverage that is very hot
can injure you or your passengers. Spilled
liquids can damage interior trim and
electrical components.
o Do not place objects other than cups or
cans in the drink holder. These objects
can be thrown out in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident, possibly
injuring the passengers in the vehicle.
SHOPPING BAG HOLDERB540A01NF-AAT
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Shopping bag holder is located on the left side
of the glove box.
CAUTION:
Do not hang a bag beyond 7lbs (3 kg). It may
cause damage to the shopping bag holder.

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!SUNROOFB460A02Y-AAT(If Installed)
Sun Shade
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Your HYUNDAI is equipped with a sliding sun-
shade which you can manually adjust to let in
light with the sunroof closed, or to block sunlight.
WARNING:
Never adjust the sunshade while driving.
This could result in loss of control and an
accident that may cause death, serious
injury, or property damage.
B460B01TG-GATOpening the Sunroof SystemIf your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you
can slide or tilt your sunroof with the sunroof
control buttons located on the overhead con-
sole.
The sunroof can only be opened, closed, or
tilted when the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position.
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SEATBACK POCKETB540B01E-GAT(If Installed)
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The seatback pockets for holding papers are
located on the backside of the front seats.

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Auto slide openTo use the auto slide feature, momentarily
(more than 1 second) press the SLIDE OPEN
button on the overhead console. The sunroof
will slide all the way open. To stop the sunroof
sliding at any point, press any sunroof control
button.Manual slide openPress the SLIDE OPEN button on the overhead
console for less than 0.5 second.Auto slide closeTo close the sunroof, press the TILT UP button
on the overhead console for more than 1 sec-
ond.
The sunroof will slide all the way close. To stop
at the desired point, press any sunroof control
button.
B460C01TG-GATTilting the Sunroof System
Auto tilt upTo use the auto tilt feature, momentarily (more
than 1 second) press the TILT UP button on the
overhead console. The sunroof will tilt all the
way open. To stop the sunroof tilting at any point,
press any sunroof control button.Manual tilt upPress the TILT UP button on the overhead
console for less than 0.5 second.
Auto ReverseIf an object or part of the body is detected while
the sunroof is closing automatically, it will re-
verse direction, and then stop.
Auto reverse function does not work if a tiny
obstacle is blocked between the sliding glass
and the sunroof sash. You should always check
that all passengers and objects are away from
the sunroof before closing it.
WARNING:
Be careful that someone’s head, hands and
body are not trapped by a closing sunroof.Manual slide closePress the TILT UP button on the overhead
console for less than 0.5 second.
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B460D01NF-AATManual Operation of SunroofIf the sunroof does not operate electrically:
1. Open the sunglass holder.
2. Remove the two mounting screws of the
front overhead console with a (+) driver.
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Manual tilt downTo close the sunroof, press the SLIDE OPEN
button on the overhead console and hold it until
the sunroof is closed.NOTE:After washing the car or after there is rain,
be sure to wipe off any water that is on the
sunroof before operating it.
WARNING:
o Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands,
arms or body are between the sliding
glass and the sunroof sash, as this could
result in injury.
o Do not place your head or arms out of the
sunroof opening at any time.
o While the vehicle is moving, always keep
the head, hands and other parts of the
body of all occupants away from the roof
opening. Otherwise, you could be seri-
ously injured if the vehicle stops sud-
denly or if the vehicle is involved in an
accident.
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CAUTION:
o Do not open the sunroof in severely cold
temperatures or when it is covered with
ice or snow.
o Periodically remove any dirt that may
have accumulated on the guide rails.
o Do not press any sunroof control button
longer than necessary. Damage to the
motor or system components could
occur.

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CAUTION:
If the sunroof is not reset, it may not operate
properly.B460E01TG-GATResetting the sunroofWhenever the vehicle battery is disconnected
or discharged, or you use the emergency handle
to operate the sunroof, you have to reset your
sunroof system as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
2. Press the TILT UP button for more than 1
second to tilt up the sunroof completely when
the sunroof is fully closed. Then, release the
button.
3. Press and hold the TILT UP button once again
until the sunroof has returned to the original
position of TILT UP after it is raised a little
higher than the maximum TILT UP position.
Then, release the button.
4. Press and hold the TILT UP button within 5
seconds until the sunroof is operated as
follows;
TILT DOWN → SLIDE OPEN → SLIDE
CLOSE
Then, release the button.
B480B01Y-AATMap LightPush in the map light switch to turn the light on
or off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map light at night or as a
personal light for the driver and the passenger.
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INTERIOR LIGHTWithout sunroofWith sunroof
3. Insert the hexagonal head wrench provided
with the vehicle into the socket. This wrench
can be found in the vehicle's trunk or glove
box.
4. Turn the wrench clockwise to open or coun-
terclockwise to close the sunroof.
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CAUTION:
Do not leave this button pressed for an
extended period of time when the vehicle is
not running.
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SUNGLASS HOLDER!
B491A03O-AATThe sunglass holder is located on the front
overhead console. Push the end of the cover to
open the sunglass holder.
WARNING:
o Do not keep objects except sunglass
inside the sunglass holder. Such ob-
jects can be thrown from the holder in
the event of a sudden stop or an acci-
dent, possibly injuring the passengers
in the vehicle.
o Do not open the sunglass holder while
the vehicle is moving. The rear view
mirror of the vehicle can be blocked by
an open sunglass holder.
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B490A02NF-AATInterior LightThe interior courtesy light has two buttons. The
two buttons are:
o DOOR
In the "DOOR" position, the interior courtesy
light comes on when any door is opened or when
a door is unlocked by the transmitter. The light
goes out gradually 30 seconds after the door is
closed. However if the ignition switch is ON or
all vehicle doors are locked when the door is
closed, interior light will turn off even within 30
seconds.
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oON
In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.

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B500A01NF-GATACCESSORY BOXThe accessory box may be opened by pushing
the knob downward.
It is used for storing small articles.
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B500B01HP-DATMULTI BOXThe multi box may be opened by pulling it out by
its grip. It is used for storing small articles.
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B500B01NF-GATIlluminated Glove Box
(If Installed)Opening the glove box will automatically turn on
the light when the multi-function switch is turned
to the first position.
!STORAGE BOXB500A01Y-AATGLOVE BOX
WARNING:To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
door should be kept closed when the car is
in motion.
o To open the glove box, pull on the glove box
release lever.
o The glove box door can be locked (and
unlocked) with the key.
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