run flat Hyundai Sonata

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI48
B240D01NF-AATAdditional Safety PrecautionsoNever let passengers ride in the cargo
area (trunk) or on top of a folded-down
back seat. All occupants should sit upright,
fully back in their seats with their seat belts
on and their feet on the floor.
oPassengers should not move out of or
change seats while the vehicle is mov-
ing. A passenger who is not wearing a seat
belt during a crash or emergency stop can
be thrown against the inside of the vehicle,
against other occupants, or out of the ve-
hicle.
oEach seat belt is designed to restrain one
occupant. If more than one person uses the
same seat belt, they could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision.
oDo not use any accessories on seat
belts. Devices claiming to improve occu-
pant comfort or reposition the seat belt can
reduce the protection provided by the seat
belt and increase the chance of serious
injury in a crash.oPassengers should not place hard or
sharp objects between themselves and
the airbags. Carrying hard or sharp objects
on your lap or in your mouth can result in
injuries if an airbag inflates.
oKeep occupants away from the airbag
covers. All occupants should sit upright, fully
back in their seats with their seat belts on and
their feet on the floor. If occupants are too
close to the airbag covers, they could be
injured if the airbags inflate.
oDo not attach or place objects on or near
the airbag covers. Any object attached to
or placed on the front or side impact airbag
covers could interfere with the proper opera-
tion of the airbags.
oDo not modify the front seats. Modifica-
tion of the front seats could interfere with the
operation of the supplemental restraint sys-
tem sensing components or side impact
airbags.
oDo not place items under the front seats.
Placing items under the front seats could
interfere with the operation of the supple-
mental restraint system sensing compo-
nents and wiring harnesses.
o If the airbags inflate, they must be re-
placed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
o Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS
wiring, or other components of the SRS
system. Doing so could result in injury,
due to accidental inflation of the airbags
or by rendering the SRS inoperative.
o If components of the airbag system must
be discarded, or if the vehicle must be
scrapped, certain safety precautions
must be observed. Your Hyundai dealer
knows these precautions and can give
you the necessary information. Failure
to follow these precautions and proce-
dures could increase the risk of personal
injury.
o If you sell your vehicle, make certain that
this manual is transferred to the new
owner.
o If your car was flooded and has soaked
carpeting or water on flooring, you
shouldn't try to start the engine; have
the car towed to an authorized Hyundai
dealer.
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WARNING:

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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CAUTION:
o Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
the vehicle has completely stopped.
o Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
or any of the forward positions with the
brakes applied.
o Always apply the footbrake when shift-
ing from "P" or "N", to "R" or "D"position.
o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
place of the parking brake. Always set
the parking brake, shift the transaxle
into "P" (Park) position and turn off the
ignition when you leave the vehicle, even
momentarily. Never leave the vehicle
unattended while the engine is running.
o When accelerating from a stop on a
steep hill, the vehicle may have a ten-
dency to roll backwards. Shifting the
shift lever into 2nd gear while in Sport
mode will help prevent the vehicle from
rolling backwards.
o Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
o See the maintenance schedule for the
proper fluid recommendation.
C090H01L-GATNOTE:o For smooth and safe operation, depress
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
tral" position or "Park" position to a
forward or reverse gear.
o The ignition key must be in the "ON"
position and the brake pedal fully de-
pressed in order to move the shift lever
from the "P" (Park) position to any of the
other positions.
o It is always possible to shift from "R",
"N", or "D" position to "P" position. The
vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid
transaxle damage. o To maintain the required levels of ve-
hicle performance and safety, the sys-
tem may not execute certain gearshifts
when the selector lever is operated.
o Before driving away from a stop on a
slippery road, push the selector lever
forward into the +(UP) position. This
causes the transaxle to shift into 2nd
gear which is better for smooth driving
away on a slippery road. Push the selec-
tor lever to the -(DOWN) side to shift
back to 1st gear.
C090J01NF-GATSHIFT LOCK RELEASE (If Installed)If you cannot move the shift lever from the "P"
(Park) position to any other position with the
brake pedal fully depressed and the ignition key
in the "ON" position, remove the cap on the
console and with a thin object such as a flat-
head screwdriver, push the shift lock release
button down. Then, with the brake pedal de-
pressed, move the shift lever to the desired
position, and then the shift lock release button
will automatically return to its original position
after shifting from the "P" (Park) position. Then,
reinstall the cap.
If you need to use the shift lock release, it could
mean your car is developing a problem. Have
the car checked by your Hyundai dealer.
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36WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
D060A01A-AATThe procedure described on the follow-
ing pages can be used to rotate tires as
well as to change a flat tire. When
preparing to change a flat tire, check to
be sure the gear selector lever is in "P"
(automatic transaxle) or reverse gear
(manual transaxle) and that the parking
brake is set, then:
D050A01A-AATIf a tire goes flat while you are driving:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
and let the car slow down while driving
straight ahead. Do not apply the brakes
immediately or attempt to pull off the
road as this may cause a loss of
control. When the car has slowed to
such a speed that it is safe to do so,
brake carefully and pull off the road.
Drive off the road as far as possible
and park on firm, level ground. If you
are on a divided highway, do not park
in the median area between the two
traffic lanes.
2. When the car is stopped, turn on your
emergency hazard flashers, set the
parking brake and put the transaxle in
"P" (automatic) or reverse (manual
transaxle).
3. Have all passengers get out of the car.
Be sure they all get out on the side of
the car that is away from traffic.
4. Change the tire according to the in-
structions provided as follows.
D060A01NF-A
D060B01NF-GAT1. Obtain Spare Tire and Tool
D060B01NF-A
Take out the tool receptacle and turn
the installation bolt counterclockwise
to remove spare tire from the trunk.

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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3. To replace the rear combination light (stop/
tail light, rear side marker light and rear turn
signal light), remove it from the bulb holder
and install the new bulb.
(1) Stop/tail light
(2) Rear side marker light
(3) Rear turn signal light
HNF5030-A
HNF5042
4. Loosen the mounting screws of the trunk lid
trim with a phillips screwdriver and remove
the trunk lid trim.
5. To replace the rear combination light (back-
up light and stop/tail light), remove the socket
by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Install the new bulb.
G270C01L-AATLUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LIGHT1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Remove the luggage compartment light cover
on the rear package tray panel with a flat-
head screwdriver.
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INDEX
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Steering Wheel
Free-play......................................................................................6-23
Tilt and telescopic type ...............................................................1-91
Tilt type .........................................................................................1-91
Stereo Sound System ...................................................................1-113
Sun Visor..........................................................................................1-90
Sunroof.............................................................................................1-70
T
Tachometer......................................................................................1-56
Theft-Alarm System........................................................................... 1-8
Tires
All season tires.............................................................................. 8-8
Balancing........................................................................................ 8-9
Chains............................................................................................. 8-8
Changing a flat tire ........................................................................ 3-6
Checking the inflation pressure.................................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire ..................................................................... 3-6
Information...................................................................................... 8-2
Maintenance.................................................................................8-11
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement................................................................................8-10
Rotation........................................................................................... 8-9
Sidewall labeling............................................................................. 8-4
Snow tires...................................................................................... 8-8
Spare tire........................................................................................ 3-5
Summer tires .................................................................................. 8-8
Terminology and definitions.......................................................... 8-6
Traction.........................................................................................8-10Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) .....................................................................2-19
Emergency...................................................................................3-13
If your vehicle must be towed....................................................3-11
Transaxle
Automatic........................................................................................ 2-8
Automatic transaxle fluid checking.............................................6-18
Manual............................................................................................ 2-5
Manual transaxle oil checking....................................................6-17
Trip Computer..................................................................................1-58
Trip Odometer.................................................................................1-57
Trunk Lid..........................................................................................1-85
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................................................. 8-2
Vehicle Load Limit ............................................................................
2-22
Vehicle Specifications........................................................................ 9-1
W
Warning and Indicator Lights ..........................................................1-52
Warranties for Your Hyundai Vehicle.............................................8-12
Windows
Power............................................................................................1-11
Windshield Wiper and Washer ........................................................1-64
Intermittent wiper operation .........................................................1-65
Mist wiper operation....................................................................1-65
Windshield washer operation......................................................1-64
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................................6-15