Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011 Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Power Reserve
When the engine oper-
ates the vehicle, simul-
taneously the battery is
charged.
(Engine ➞ Wheel &
Battery)
Engine Generation/Motor Drive
The engine charges
the hybrid battery. The
motor operates the
vehicle.
(Engine ➞Battery ➞
Wheel)Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regen-
erative brake system
charges the hybrid bat-
tery.
(Engine & Wheel ➞
Battery)
Engine Brake/Regeneration
The engine friction is
used to vehicle brake
system and the regen-
erative brake charges
the hybrid battery.
(Wheel ➞Engine &
Battery)
ECO Level
Flower mode.1
When the hybrid vehicle is started, the
ECO level step 4 is displayed. If you drive
economically, ECO level will be upgraded.
- However, if you do not drive economi-
cally, the ECO level will be down-graded
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Flower mode.2
In the "vehicle setting", if you change the
animation mode to "ON", the dynamic
image will be activated.
- This provides the driver with the
dynamic ECO mode.Earth mode.1
When the hybrid vehicle is started, the
ECO level step 4 is displayed. If you drive
economically, ECO level will be upgrad-
ed.
- However, if you do not drive economi-
cally, the ECO level will be down-gradedEarth mode.2
In the "vehicle setting", if you change the
animation mode to "ON", the dynamic
image will be activated.
- This provides the driver with the
dynamic ECO mode.
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Total ECO score display
If your ECO level achieves the top step,
your ECO score automatically saves 1
point.
In "vehicle setting", if you change the ani-
mation mode to “ON”, the dynamic
image will be on.
Distance to empty (mi. or km)
This mode indicates the estimated dis-
tance to empty based on the current fuel
in the fuel tank and the amount of fuel
delivered to the engine. When the
remaining distance is below 30 miles (50
km), “---” will be displayed and the dis-
tance to empty indicator will blink.
The meter’s working range is from 30 to
990 miles (50 to 990 km).
Fuel economy (if equipped)
Average fuel consumption
(MPG orl/100km)
This mode calculates the average fuel
economy from the total fuel used and the
distance since the last average economy
reset. The total fuel used is calculated
from the fuel economy input. For an
accurate calculation, drive more than
0.03 miles (50 m).
Pressing the RESET button for more than
1 second, when the average fuel econo-
my is being displayed, clears the average
fuel economy to zero (----).
If the vehicle speed exceeds 1.6 MPH
(1km/h) after being refueled with more
than 1.6 gallons (6 l), the average fuel
economy will be cleared to zero (----).
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Instant fuel consumption
(MPG or l/100km)
This mode calculates the instant fuel
consumption every 2 seconds from the
driving distance and quantity of fuel
injection.Average speed (MPH or km/h)
This mode calculates the average speed
of the vehicle since the last average
speed reset.
Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the
average speed keeps changing while the
engine is running.
Pressing the RESET button for more
than 1 second, when the average speed
is being displayed, clears the average
speed to zero (---).
Elapsed time
This mode indicates the total time trav-
eled since the last driving time reset.
Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the
driving time keeps increasing while the
engine is running.
The meter’s working range is from
0:00~99:59.
Pressing the RESET button for more
than 1 second, when the driving time is
being displayed, clears the driving time to
zero (0:00).
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NOTICE
• If the vehicle is not on level ground or
the battery power has been interrupt-
ed, the “Distance to empty” function
may not operate correctly.
The trip computer may not register
additional fuel if less than 1.6 gallons (6
liters) of fuel are added to the vehicle.
• The fuel consumption and distance to
empty values may vary significantly
based on driving conditions, driving
habits, and condition of the vehicle.
• The distance to empty value is an esti-
mate of the available driving distance.
This value may differ from the actual
driving distance available.
Vehicle setting
When the vehicle is at a standstill, press-
ing the TRIP button for more than 2 sec-
onds with the engine start/stop button in
the ON position or engine running, the
LCD screen on the cluster will change to
the vehicle setting mode.
You can change the item by pressing the
TRIP button and choose the item by
pressing the RESET button.
ECO background setting
Earth- If you change the ECO back-
ground to "Earth", The ECO
background will be changed to
Earth.
Flower - If you change the ECO back-
ground to "Flower", The ECO
background will be changed to
Flower.
Animation setting
On- If you change the animation mode
to "ON", the dynamic image will be
on.
Off- If you change the animation mode
to "OFF", the dynamic image will be
off.
AVG fuel economy
Auto Reset - The average fuel economy
will reset automatically
when you drive after refuel-
ing.
Manual Reset - The average fuel econo-
my will not reset auto-
matically when you drive
after refueling.
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Auto door lock
Off- The auto door lock operation will be
canceled.
Speed- All doors will be automatically
locked when the vehicle speed
exceeds 9.3mph (15km/h).
Shift Lever
All doors will be automatically locked if
the shift lever is shifted from the P(Park)
position to the R(Reverse), N(Neutral) or
D(Drive) position.
Auto door unlock
Off- The auto door unlock operation will
be canceled.
Key Out- All doors will be automatically
unlocked when smart key is
removed from the smart key
holder.
Door- All doors will be automatically
unlocked if the driver's door is
unlocked inside.
Shift Lever
All doors will be automatically unlocked if
the shift lever is shifted to the P(Park)
position.
Two-press unlock
Driver Door 1st Press- The driver's door
will unlock when pressing the unlock but-
ton on the transmitter or smart key, press-
ing the button of the driver's outside door
handle with the smart key, or inserting the
key into the key hole of the driver's out-
side door and turning the key toward the
rear of the vehicle. All doors will unlock
when pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter or smart key, pressing the but-
ton of the driver's outside door handle
with the smart key, or inserting the key
into the key hole of the driver's outside
door and turning the key toward the rear
of the vehicle within 4 seconds.
All Doors 1st Press- All doors will
unlock when pressing the unlock button
on the transmitter or smart key, pressing
the button of the driver's outside door
handle with the smart key, or inserting
the key into the key hole of the driver's
outside door and turning the key toward
the rear of the vehicle.
Headlamp delay
On- If you turn the engine start/stop but-
ton to the ACC or OFF position with
the headlamp ON, the headlamps
remain on for about 20 minutes.
Also, the headlamp welcome opera-
tion will be activated. Refer to the
[LIGHTING] section in this chapter.
Off- The headlamp delay and headlamp
welcome operation will be can-
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Warnings and indicators
All warning lights are checked by turning
the engine start/stop button ON (do not
start the engine). Any light that does not
illuminate should be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
After starting the Hybrid system, check to
make sure that all warning lights are off.
If any are still on, this indicates a situa-
tion that needs attention. When releasing
the parking brake, the brake system
warning light should go off. The fuel
warning light will stay on if the fuel level
is low.
EV mode
This light illuminates if the vehicle only is
moved by the electric motor.
Service indicator
This indicator comes on when any mal-
function occurs in the hybrid system. If
this occurs, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Air bag warning light
This warning light will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the engine start/stop button to the
ON position.
This light also comes on when the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is
not working properly. If the SRS air bag
warning light does not come on, or
continuously remains on after operating
for about 6 seconds when you turned the
engine start/stop button to the ON posi-
tion or started the engine, or if it comes
on while driving, have the SRS inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light
This light illuminates if the engine
start/stop button is turned ON and goes
off in approximately 3 seconds if the sys-
tem is operating normally.
If the ABS warning light remains on,
comes on while driving, or does not come
on when the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position, this indicates
that there may be a malfunction with the
ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible. The normal braking
system will still be operational, but without
the assistance of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem.
Electronic brake force distri-
bution (EBD) system warning
light
If these two warning lights illuminate at
the same time while driving, your vehicle
may have a malfunction with the ABS
and EBD system.In this case, your ABS and regular brake
system may not work normally. Have the
vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
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NOTICE
If the ABS warning light or EBD warn-
ing light is on and stays on, the
speedometer or odometer/tripmeter
may not work. In this case, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Seat belt warning
The driver's seat belt warning light and
chime will activate to the following table
when the engine start/stop button is in
"ON" position.
*
1Warning pattern repeats 11 times with
interval 24 seconds. If the driver's seat
belt is buckled, the light will stop within 6
seconds and chime will stop immediate-
ly.
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2The light will stop within 6 seconds and
chime will stop immediately.
WARNING
If the both ABS and brake warning
lights are on and stay on, your vehi-
cle’s brake system will not work
normally during sudden braking. In
this case, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking. Have your vehi-
cle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
ConditionsWarning Pattern
Seat BeltVehicle
SpeedLight-BlinkChime-
Sound
Unbuckled6 seconds
Buckled6 secondsNone
Buckled →
Unbuckled
Below 3 mph
(5 km/h)6 secondsNone
3 mph~
6 mph6 seconds
Above 6 mph
(10 km/h)6 sec. on / 24 sec. off
(11 times)
Unbuckled
Above 6 mph
(10 km/h)
↓
Below 3 mph
(5 km/h)6 seconds *1
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Features of your vehicle
Turn signal indicator
The blinking 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 consult-
ed for repairs.
High beam indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
lights are on and in the high beam posi-
tion or when the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Tail light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the tail
lights are on.
Engine oil pressure
warning light
This warning light indicates the engine oil
pressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while driv-
ing:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
stop.
2. With the engine off, check the engine
oil level. If the level is low, add oil as
required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, call an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
If the engine is not stopped imme-
diately after the engine oil pressure
warning light is illuminated, severe
damage could result.
CAUTION
If the oil pressure warning light
stays on while the engine is run-
ning, 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 engine start/stop button 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
malfunction.
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 an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer before
the car is driven again.

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WARNING
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light on is dangerous. If the brake
warning light remains on, have the
brakes checked and repaired imme-
diately by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Brake system &
Parking brake &
Brake fluid warning light
The brake warning light turned on when
the regenerative brake system is not
operated with brake system malfunction.
Have the system checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
When the brake function is not well or the
regenerative brake system is not operat-
ed with brake system malfunction, the
brake warning light turned on and 'check
brake' is displayed on the LCD. Have the
system checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Parking brake warning
This light illuminated when the parking
brake is applied with engine start/stop
button in the START or ON position. The
warning light should go off when the
parking brake is released.Low brake fluid level warning
If the warning light remains on, it may
indicate that the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the
brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required. Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks.
3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are
found, the warning light remains on or
the brakes do not operate properly.
Have the vehicle towed to any author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer for a brake sys-
tem inspection and necessary repairs.
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual-
diagonal braking system. This means you
still have braking on two wheels even if
one of the brake circuits is damaged or
malfunctions. With only one of the circuits
working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure are required
to stop the car. Also, the car will not stop
in as short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working. If the
brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a
lower gear for additional engine braking
and stop the car as soon as it is safe to
do so.To check bulb operation, check whether
the parking brake and brake fluid warning
light illuminates when the engine
start/stop button is in the ON position.
CAUTION
When the brake function is not well
and the regenerative brake system is
not operated with brake system mal-
function, the brake warning light
turned on with 'check brake' is dis-
played on the LCD and warning
chime will sound. In this condition
you can stop your vehicle by apply-
ing greater force to the brake pedal
than normal and the stopping dis-
tance will be longer. Have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.