headlights Hyundai Sonata

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI52
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTSB260B01JM-AAT
SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
The SRS warning light comes on for about 6
seconds after the key is turned to the "ON"
position or after the engine is started, after which
it will go out.
This light also comes on when the SRS is not
working properly. If the AIRBAG warning light
does not come on, or continuously remains on
after operating for about 6 seconds when you
turned the ignition key to the "ON" position or
started the engine, or if it comes on while driving,
have the SRS inspected by an authorized
Hyundai dealer.B260D01A-AAT
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The blinking green arrows on the instrument
panel show the direction indicated by the turn
signals. If the arrow comes on but does not blink,
blinks more rapidly than normal, or does not
illuminate at all, a malfunction in the turn signal
system is indicated. Your dealer should be
consulted for repairs.
B260E01NF-AAT
Seat Belt Reminder Light
and Chime (Driver's side)
The driver's seat belt reminder light blinks and
the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds when
the ignition key is turned from the "OFF" position
to the "ON" or "START" position to remind the
driver to fasten the driver's seat belt.B260F01A-AAT
High Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light comes on when-
ever the headlights are switched to the high
beam or flash position.
B260G01A-AAT
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
CAUTION:
If the low oil pressure warning light stays on
while the engine is running, serious engine
damage may result. The oil pressure warning
light comes on whenever there is insufficient
oil pressure. In normal operation, it should
come on when the ignition switch is turned on,
then go out when the engine is started. If the
oil pressure warning light stays on while the
engine is running, there is a serious malfunc-
tion.
If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is safe
to do so, turn off the engine and check the oil
level. If the oil level is low, fill the engine oil to
the proper level and start the engine again. If
the light stays on with the engine running, turn
the engine off immediately. In any instance
where the oil light stays on when the engine
is running, the engine should be checked by
a Hyundai dealer before the car is driven again.
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B260A01Y-GAT
Front Fog Light Indicator Light
This fog indicator light comes on when the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position and the
front fog light switch is on.

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI62
B340D01A-AATHigh-beam Switch
B340B01A-AATLane Change SignalTo indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to a point where it begins flashing.
The lever will automatically return to the center
position when released.
B340C03A-AATHeadlight SwitchTo operate the headlights, turn the barrel on the
end of the multi-function switch. The first posi-
tion turns on the parking lights, sidelights, tail
lights and instrument panel lights. The second
position turns on the headlights.NOTE:The ignition must be in the "ON" position
to turn on the headlights.Parking Light Auto OffIf you do not turn the parking lights "OFF" after
driving, the parking lights will automatically shut
"OFF" when the driver's door is opened.
To turn them "ON" again, you must simply turn
the ignition key to the "ON" position.
B340B01NFB340C01NF
To turn on the headlight high beams, push the
lever forward (away from you). The High Beam
Indicator Light will come on at the same time. For
low beams, pull the lever back toward you.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
63
B340E01A-AATHeadlight FlasherTo flash the headlights, pull the switch lever
toward you, then release it. The headlights can
be flashed even though the headlight switch is
in the "OFF" position.
B340E01NFB340G01LZ-AAT
Auto Light (If Installed)
HNF2094
To operate the automatic light feature, turn the
barrel on the end of the multi-function switch. If
you set the multi-function switch to "AUTO", the
tail lights and headlights will be turned automati-
cally on or off according to external illumination
conditions.NOTE:Turn the lights manually in foggy, cloudy
and rainy conditions.
NOTE:o Never place anything over the sensor
located on the instrument panel to en-
sure better auto light system control.
o Don't clean the sensor using a window
cleaner.
o If your vehicle has window tint or other
types of coating on the windshield, the
AUTO light system may not work prop-
erly.
Auto light
sensor
B340G02NF-A

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI78
The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated in
connection with the rear window defroster. To heat
the outside rearview mirror glass, push in the switch
for the rear window defroster. The rearview mirror
glass will be heated for defrosting or defogging and
will give you improved rear vision in inclement
weather conditions. Push the switch again to turn
the heater off. The outside rearview mirror heater
automatically turns itself off after 20 minutes.B510D01HP-AATOUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR HEATER
HNF2113-A
With Manual A/C
With Automatic A/C
DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORB520A01A-AATManual TypeYour Hyundai is equipped with a day/night inside
rearview mirror. The "night" position is selected
by flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirror
toward you. In the "night" position, the glare of
headlights of cars behind you is reduced.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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C190B01S-AATTrailer HitchesSelect the proper hitch and ball combination,
making sure that its location is compatible with
that of the trailer or vehicle being towed.
Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which distrib-
utes the tongue load uniformly throughout the
chassis.
The hitch should be bolted securely to the car
and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT
USE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY
INSTALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT
ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.C190C01Y-AATTrailer BrakesIf your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed and
operating correctly.NOTE:If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. See Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-6.
TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING!
C190A01S-AATIf you are considering towing with your car, you
should first check with your State's Department
of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal re-
quirements.
Since laws vary from State to State the require-
ments for towing trailers, cars, or other types of
vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask your
Hyundai dealer for further details before towing.
CAUTION:
Do not do any towing with your car during
its first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to
allow the engine to properly break in. Fail-
ure to heed this caution may result in seri-
ous engine or transaxle damage.
USE OF LIGHTSC180A01A-AATCheck your lights regularly for correct opera-
tion and always keep them clean. When driving
during the day in conditions of poor visibility, it
is helpful to drive with headlights on low beam.
This enables you to be seen as well as to see.

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENTG290A02O-AATBefore performing aiming adjustment, make
sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press
the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-
eral times.
Place vehicle at a distance of 118 in. (3m)
from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for
full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and
spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver
or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the headlight lenses and turn on the
headlights (Low beam).
5. Open the hood.
G290A01NF-A
Vertical
aiming
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6. Draw a vertical line (through the center of
each headlight beam pattern) and a horizon-
tal line (through the center of each headlight
beam pattern) on the aiming screen.
And then, draw a parallel line at 0.8 in. (21
mm) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the
parallel line with a phillips screwdriver -
VERTICAL AIMING.
WARNING:
Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by
an authorized Hyundai dealer.
G290B01NF-AATAdjustment After Headlight Assembly
Replacement
G260B01GK
L
W
H
H
Cut-off line
Ground line
"P"
Horizontal line
Vertical line
0.8 in.(21 mm)
If the vehicle has had front body repair and the
headlight assembly has been replaced, the
headlight aiming should be checked using the
aiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turn
on the headlight switch (Low Beam Position).
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is
parallel to the center line of the body and is
aligned with point "P" shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the center
of the headlights.

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SPECIFICATION:"H"
Horizontal center line of headlights from ground
: 26.73 in. (679mm)
"W"
Distance between each headlight center :
51.41 in. (1,306mm)
"L"
Distance between the headlights and the wall
that the lights are tested against : 118.11 in.
(3,000 mm)
REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT BULBSG260A01L-GATBefore attempting to replace a light bulb, be sure
the switch is turned to the "OFF" position.
The next paragraph shows how to reach the
light bulbs so they may be changed. Be sure to
replace the burned-out bulb with one of the
same number and wattage rating.
See page 6-38 for the wattage descriptions.
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CAUTION:
o Keep the lights out of contact with pe-
troleum products, such as oil, gasoline,
etc.
o Be sure to replace the LED type equipped
bulbs with an assembly.
Replacement instructions:
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base,
avoid touching the glass.G270A01NF-AATHEADLIGHT, FRONT TURN SIGNAL
LIGHT AND FRONT FOG LIGHT
Headlight and Front Turn Signal Light
Headlight
(High beam)Headlight
(Low beam)
Turn signal light
(Front position light)
G260A01NF-A
Front Fog Light