boot Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2015 Owner's Manual

✽
✽NOTICE -WHEN CONNECT-
ING A
Bluetooth®PHONE
• Before connecting the head unit with
the mobile phone, check to see that the
mobile phone supports Bluetooth
®
features.
• Even if the phone supports Bluetooth
®, the phone will not be
found during device searches if the
phone has been set to hidden state or
the Bluetooth
®power is turned off.
Disable the hidden state or turn on the
Bluetooth
®power prior to
searching/connecting with the Head
unit.
• Bluetooth phone is automatically con- nected when the ignition on.
• If you do not want automatic connec- tion with your Bluetooth
®device, turn
off the Bluetooth®feature within your
mobile phone.
• The Handsfree call volume and quali- ty may differ depending on the mobile
phone. (Continued)(Continued)
• Park the vehicle when connecting the
head unit with the mobile phone.
• Bluetooth
®connection may become
intermittently disconnected in some
mobile phones. Follow these steps to
try again.
1. Within the mobile phone, turn the Bluetooth
®function off/on and try
again.
2. Turn the mobile phone power Off/On and try again.
3. Completely remove the mobile phone battery, reboot, and then
again.
4. Reboot the Audio System and try again.
5. Delete all paired devices, pair and try again.
• Handsfree call quality and volume may differ depending on the model of
your mobile phone.
Features of your vehicle
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4

Driving your vehicle
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✽
✽NOTICE
• If you press the HEV system start/stop
button without depressing the brake
pedal, the HEV system does not start
and the HEV system start/stop button
changes as follows :
OFF → →
ACC →
→
ON →
→
OFF
• If you leave the engine start/stop but- ton in the ACC or the ON position for
a long time, the battery will be dis-
charged.
Starting the hybrid system
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside
the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Place the shift lever in the P(Park) position. In N(Neutral) position, you
can not start the vehicle.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the HEV system start/stop but- ton.
It should be started without depress-
ing the accelerator.
WARNING
Except in an emergency, neverpress the engine start/stop but-
ton while the vehicle is in motion.
This could result in higher brak-
ing effort and steering, which
could cause an accident.
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
is engaged in P (Park), set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occur
if these precautions are not
taken.
Never reach for the engine start/stop button, or any other
controls through the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control,
an accident and serious bodily
injury or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an
accident.WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal.
Even if you depress the brake pedal
before starting the vehicle in a
sloped area, the vehicle may move
when the parking brake is released.
For your safety, release the parking
brake after starting the vehicle.

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all
vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is deter-
mined by whichever occurs first.
15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect HSG belt
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive *3
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Rotate tires
22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect HSG belt
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
❑ Rotate tires
7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect HSG belt
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Rotate tires
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec- ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect HSG belt
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❑ Rotate tires
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but peri- odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restric-
tion, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter
immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec- ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect fuel filter *1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect HSG belt
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Rotate tires

Maintenance
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45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect HSG belt
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑ Rotate tires
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect HSG belt
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑ Rotate tires
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec- ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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Maintenance
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter *1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect valve clearance *2
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
❑Inspect W/pump belt (auto-tensioner, HSG, w/pump)
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Replace HSG belt
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Rotate tires
67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect HSG belt
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
❑ Rotate tires
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
2: Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec- essary.
*
3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec- ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect HSG belt
(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect W/pump belt (auto-tensioner, HSG, w/pump)
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)
❑ Rotate tires
82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 66 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect HSG belt
(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❑ Rotate tires
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec- ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect HSG belt
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
❑ Rotate tires
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake fluid
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect fuel filter *1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect HSG belt
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect W/pump belt (auto-tensioner, HSG, w/pump)
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an aut\
hor-
ized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec- ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
(Continued)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❑ Rotate tires

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect HSG belt
(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect W/pump belt (auto-tensioner, HSG, w/pump)
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)
❑ Replace spark plugs (iridium coated)
❑Rotate tires
112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect HSG belt
(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)
❑ Rotate tires
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec- ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake fluid
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect fuel filter *1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap
❑Inspect valve clearance *2
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
❑Inspect W/pump belt (auto-tensioner, HSG, w/pump)
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120
months after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑Replace inverter coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or
120 months after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months)
❑ Replace HSG belt
(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months)
❑ Rotate tires
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
2: Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
*3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec- ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect HSG belt
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)
❑ Rotate tires