warning Hyundai Sonata

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SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.
These titles indicate the following:
WARNING:
This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other persons if
the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.
CAUTION:
This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the caution is
not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.NOTE:This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.
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1. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Switch
2. Power Adjustable Pedals Switch (If Installed)
3. Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch)
4. Hood Release Lever
5. Steering Wheel Tilt Lever (If Installed)
6. Front Seat Warmer (If Installed)
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor
on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster,
instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these
areas, wash them with water immediately.
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7. Power Outlet
8. Ashtray
9. Cigarette Lighter
10.Digital Clock
11."PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" Indicator
12.Hazard Warning Switch

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
B255A01NF-AATINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
High Beam Indicator LightDoor Ajar Warning LightSeat Belt Reminder LightTurn Signal Indicator Lights
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If Installed)
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
Cruise Indicator Light Check Engine - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator
Lights (If Installed)
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning LightFront Fog Light Indicator Light
Cruise SET Indicator LightLow Fuel Level Warning Light
Trunk Lid Open Warning Light
* More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-52.

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Fuel Recommendations.................................................... 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai......................................... 1-3
Keys ................................................................................... 1-3
Door Locks ........................................................................ 1-4
Theft-Alarm System .......................................................... 1-8
Windows..........................................................................1-11
Seats................................................................................1-14
Seat Belts ........................................................................1-21
Child Restraint System ....................................................1-28
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG)
System (SRS) ................................................................1-36
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights .........................1-50
Warning and Indicator Lights..........................................1-52
Trip Computer .................................................................1-58
Multi-Function Light Switch .............................................1-61
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ............................1-64
Sunroof............................................................................1-70
Mirror...............................................................................1-77
Homelink Mirror ...............................................................1-79
Hood Release ..................................................................1-89
Cruise Control..................................................................1-93
Heating and Cooling Control ...........................................1-96
Stereo Sound System ..................................................1-113
Audio System................................................................1-115
Antenna ........................................................................1-130
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI4
DOOR LOCKS!
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ILLUMINATED IGNITION SWITCHWhenever either front door is opened, the igni-
tion switch will be illuminated for your conve-
nience, provided the ignition switch is not in the
"ON" position.
The light will go off approximately 10 seconds
after closing the door or when the ignition switch
is turned on.
WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Be-
fore you drive away (especially if there
are children in the car), be sure that all the
doors are securely closed and locked so
that the doors cannot be opened from
the inside. This helps ensure that the
doors will not be opened accidentally.
Also, when combined with the proper
use of seat belts, locking the doors helps
keep occupants from being ejected from
the car in case of an accident.
o Before opening the door, always look for
and avoid oncoming traffic.
B030B01NF-GATRecord Your Key NumberA code number is attached on the number tag
that came with the keys to your Hyundai. This
key number tag should not be left with the keys
but kept in a safe place, not in the vehicle. The
key number should also be recorded in a place
where it can be found in an emergency.
If you need additional keys, or if you should lose
your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer can
make new keys if you can supply the key
number.
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B040E04A-AATChild-Protector Rear Door LockYour Hyundai is equipped with left and right side
"child-protector" rear door locks. When the lock
mechanism is engaged, the rear door cannot be
opened from the inside. Its use is recommended
whenever there are small children in the rear
seat.
To engage the child-protector feature so that
the door cannot be opened from the inside,
move the child-protector lever to the " "
position and close the door. Move the lever to
the " " position when normal door operation
is desired.
To open the door from the outside, pull the
outside door handle.
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B040G01NF-AATCentral Door LocksThe central door locking switch is located on the
driver's and front passenger's armrest. It is
operated by depressing the door lock switch. If
any door is open when the switch is depressed
to the "LOCK" position, the door will remain
locked when closed.NOTE:o When depressing the front portion of
the driver's or front passenger's door
lock switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
o When depressing the rear portion of
these switches, all vehicle doors will
unlock.
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Driver's sideFront passenger's side
LOCK
UNLOCKLOCK
UNLOCK
WARNING:
Be careful not to pull the inside door handle
while driving. If you pull the inside door
handle, the door can be opened and you
may be ejected from the vehicle and can be
injured or killed.
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WARNING:
Be careful not to pull the inside door handle
while driving. If you pull the inside door
handle, the door can be opened and you
may be ejected from the vehicle and can be
injured or killed. o The driver's and front passenger's doors
can be opened by pulling the inside door
handle even if the front portion of the
driver's or front passenger's central door
locking switch has been depressed to
lock the doors.
B070F01NF-AATKEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
NOTE:This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Locking doors1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK ( )" button on the trans-
mitter.
3. At the same time, all doors lock and the turn
signal lights will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed.Unlocking doors1. Push the "UNLOCK ( )" button on the
transmitter.
2. At the same time, the driver's door unlocks
and the turn signal lights will blink twice to
indicate that the system is disarmed.NOTE:If you wish to unlock all the doors, press the
"UNLOCK" button on the transmitter again
within 4 seconds.Releasing the trunk lidPush the trunk lid release button ( ) on the
transmitter for longer than 1 second.
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B040H02NF-GATSpeed Sensing Auto Door Locking
(If Installed)When the speed of the vehicle keeps above the
specific speed for 1 second, it will automatically
lock all doors for driver and passenger's safety.
For further information, contact an authorized
Hyundai dealer.

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B070D01NF-AATDisarmed StageThe system will be disarmed by using the
transmitter or the ignition key.
Only the driver's door is unlocked by depress-
ing once the "UNLOCK ( )" button on the
transmitter. If you wish to unlock all doors, press
the "UNLOCK ( )" button on the transmitter
again within 4 seconds.
Whenever the step above is completed, the turn
signal lights will blink twice to indicate that the
system is disarmed.
If any door, trunk lid or engine hood is not opened
or the ignition key is not inserted in the ignition
switch within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.NOTE:When the system is disarmed while the
"DOOR" button of the interior light is de-
pressed, the interior light will illuminate for
30 seconds.
CAUTION:
Avoid trying to start the engine while the
system is armed.
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B070E01NF-AATPanic Warning1. Push the "PANIC" button on the backside of
the transmitter.
2. At the same time, the alarming horn will
sound and the turn signal lights will blink
continuously for 30 seconds.
3. To turn off the system, push the "PANIC"
button again on the backside of the transmit-
ter.
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B070E01NF-GATReplacing the batteryWhen the transmitter's battery begins to get
weak, it may take several pushes on the button
to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will not
light. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
Battery type : CR2032
Replacement instructions:
1. Carefully separate the case with a coin as
shown in the illustration.
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Close
Open
WARNING:
o Be careful that someone's head, hands
and body are not trapped by a closing
window.
o Never try to operate the main switch on
the driver's door and the individual door
window switch in opposing directions
at the same time. If this is done, the
window will stop and cannot be opened
or closed.
o Do not leave children alone in the car.
o Never leave the ignition key in the car.
WARNING:
o The automatic reverse window will only
operate when the automatic up window
operation feature is used. The automatic
reverse feature of the window will not
operate if the window is raised using the
halfway position on the power window
switch.
o If an object less than 0.16 in.(4 mm) in
diameter is caught between the window
glass and the upper window channel,
the automatic reverse window may not
detect the resistance and will not stop
and reverse direction. Therefore, always
check for any obstructions before rais-
ing any window.B060C01NF-AATAutomatic Reverse Window
(Driver's side)If the upward movement of the window is blocked
by an object or part of the body, the window will
detect the resistance and will stop upward
movement. The window will then lower approxi-
mately 11.8 in.(30cm) to allow the object to be
cleared.
NOTE:The power windows can be operated for 30
seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the "ACC" or "LOCK" positions, or removed
from the ignition switch.
If the front doors are opened during this 30
second period, the power windows can no
longer be operated without the ignition key
turned to the "ON" position.

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B080B02A-AATAdjusting Seat Forward and RearwardTo move the seat toward the front or rear, pull
the lock release lever upward. This will release
the seat on its track so you can move it forward
or rearward to the desired position. When you
find the position you want, release the lever and
slide the seat forward or rearward on its track
until it locks into the desired position and cannot
be moved further.
B080C01A-AATAdjusting Seatback AngleTo recline the seatback, lean forward to take
your weight off it, then pull up on the recliner
control lever at the outside edge of the seat. Now
lean back until the desired seatback angle is
achieved. To lock the seatback into position,
release the recliner control lever.
WARNING:
To ensure the seat is locked securely, at-
tempt to move the seat forward or rearward
without using the lock release lever.
SEATSB080A01A-AATADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS
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WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is moving. This could result in loss
of control or an accident which may cause
death, serious injury, or property damage.
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