engine Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2015 Owner's Manual

F4FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discerning people who drive Hyundais.
The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which we're very proud.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it care-
fully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.
The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized Hyundai deal-
er. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required.
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Note
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ual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.
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CAUTION
Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundai\
specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications li\
sted on Page 8-5 in theVehicle Specifications and consumer information section of the Owner's Manual.

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Introduction
Your new vehicle is designed to use only
unleaded fuel having a pump octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not
use methanol blended fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis-
sions and spark plug fouling.Gasoline containing alcohol andmethanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),
and gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol (also known as wood alcohol)
are being marketed along with or instead
of leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either
of these fuels may cause drivability prob-
lems and damage to the fuel system,
engine control system and emission con-
trol system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufactur-
er’s warranty if they result from the use
of:
1. Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol.
2. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION
Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other thanwhat has been specified. (Consultan authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.)
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off when
refueling.
Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the Malfunction
Indicator Light “ ” will illumi-
nate.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-
dent.

Introduction
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"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-
prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 per-
cent gasoline, and is manufactured
exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel
Vehicles. “E85” is not compatible with
your vehicle. Use of “E85” may result in
poor engine performance and damage to
your vehicle's engine and fuel system.
HYUNDAI recommends that customers
do not use fuel with an ethanol content
exceeding 10 percent.Other fuels
Using fuels such as;- Silicone (Si) contained fuel,
- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and
- Other metallic additives contained fuels,
may cause vehicle and engine damage
or cause plugging, misfiring, poor accel-
eration, engine stalling, catalyst melting,
abnormal corrosion, life cycle reduction,
etc. Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful man-
ganese-based fuel additives such as
MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl).
HYUNDAI does not recommend the use
of gasoline containing MMT.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and affect your emission con-
trol system.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the
cluster may come on.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components of
the fuel system, engine control system
and emission control system.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuelsystem and any performance prob- lems that are caused by the use offuels containing methanol.
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which contains methanol. Discontinue use of anygasohol product which impairs dri-vability.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warrantydoes not cover damage to the fuelsystem or any performance prob-lems caused by the use of “E85” fuel.

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Introduction
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use
good quality gasolines treated with deter-
gent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent
deposit formation in the engine. These
gasolines will help the engine run cleaner
and enhance performance of the Emission
Control System. For more information on
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go
to the website (www.toptiergas.com)
For customers who do not use TOP Tier
Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have
problems starting or the engine does not
run smoothly, additives that you can buy
separately may be added to the gasoline.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive added to
the fuel tank at every 7,500mile or every
engine oil change is recommended.
Additives are available from your author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer along with informa-
tion on how to use them. Do not mix other
additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding reg-istration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is avail- able. No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emergen-
cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-
erly.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of operation.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
TION 65 WARNING
Items contained in motor vehicles
or emitted from them are known to
the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects or reproduc-
tive harm. These include:



components and materials
ject to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain
lead, lead compounds and other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.

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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light
Brake system & Parking brake &
Brake fluid warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
Malfunction indicator light
Air bag warning light
Cruise indicator
Cruise SET indicator
Immobilizer indicator
Low fuel level warning light* For more detailed explanations, referto “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Charging system warning lightTail light indicator
Trunk ajar warning light
Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)
Door open position indicator Low tire pressure telltale
(TPMS malfunction indicator)
ECO Guide
Electric power steering (EPS)
system warning light
EPS
ESC indicator
(ESC malfunction indicator)
ESC OFF indicator
Vehicle ready indicator EV (Electronic Vehicle) MODE
Service indicator

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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
Trunk overview / 2-5
Your vehicle at a glance

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
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1. Instrument cluster.............................4-40
2. Light control/Turn signals .................4-71
3. Audio controls ................................4-126
4. Horn .................................................4-30
5. Driver’s front air bag .........................3-48
6. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-76
7. Engine start/stop button .....................5-5
8. Hazard warning flasher switch ...4-70, 6-2
9. Audio* .............................................4-139
10. Climate control system ...................4-83
11. Shift lever .........................................5-9
12. AUX, USB, iPod............................4-124
13. Power outlet .................................4-122
14. Passenger’s front air bag ...............3-48
15. Glove box .....................................4-119
* : if equipped

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Sub relay box ....................................7-54
2. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-24
3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-28
4. Radiator cap .....................................7-26
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-22
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-22
7. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-27
8. Air cleaner.........................................7-29
9. Fuse box ...........................................7-51
10. Inverter coolant reservoir ................7-24
* : if equipped

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Safety features of your vehicle
Seatback angle
To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up theseatback recline lever.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the
position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever
MUST return to its original position for
the seatback to lock.) Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat)
To change the height of the seat cushion,
push the lever upwards or downwards.
• To lower the seat cushion, push the
lever down several times.
To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times.
Automatic adjustment (if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control switch located on the outside
of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust
the seat to the proper position so as to
easily control the steering wheel, pedals
and switches on the instrument panel.
WARNING
The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the vehicle.
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CAUTION
The power seat is driven by an electric motor. Stop operatingonce the adjustment is complet-ed. Excessive operation may dam-age the electrical equipment.
When in operation, the power seat consumes a large amount of elec-trical power. To prevent unneces- sary charging system drain, don’tadjust the power seat longer than necessary while the engine is notrunning.
Do not operate two or more power seat control switches at the sametime. Doing so may result in power seat motor or electricalcomponent malfunction.

Safety features of your vehicle
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Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the
front seats during cold weather. With the
engine start/stop button in the ON position,
push either of the switches to warm the dri-
ver's seat or the front passenger's seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer is
not needed, keep the switches in the
"OFF" position.
The temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
✽ ✽ NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the LO
or HI position, the heating system in the
seat turns off or on automatically
depending on the seat temperature.
CAUTION
When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such asthinner, benzene, alcohol or gaso- line. Doing so may damage thesurface of the heater or seats.
To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place anything onthe seats, that insulates against heat, such as blankets, cushionsor seat covers while the seatwarmer is in operation.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped withseat warmers. Damage to the seat warming components could occur.
WARNING- Seat warmer burns
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excess
heating or burns. The occupants
must be able to feel if the seat is
becoming too warm and to turn the
seat warmer off. The seat warmer
may cause burns even at low tem-
peratures, especially if used for
long periods of time. In particular,
the driver must exercise extreme
care for the following types of pas-
sengers:
1. Infants, children, elderly or dis-
abled persons, or hospital outpa-
tients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)
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Switch
position LO Center HI
TemperatureLOWOFFHIGH