Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2016 Owner's Manual

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Check brakes
This warning message illuminates
when the brake performance is low
or the regenerative brake does not
work properly due to a failure in the
brake system.
In this case, it may take longer for the
brake pedal to operate and the brak-
ing distance may become longer.
Check Virtual Engine Sound System
This message illuminates when
there is a problem with the Virtual
Engine Sound System (VESS).
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Coasting guide (if equipped)
It informs the driver when to take the
foot off from the accelerator by antic-
ipating a decelerating event* based
on the analysis of driving routes and
road conditions of the navigation. It
induces the driver to coast the vehi-
cle on a road only with the electrical-
motor power. This prevents unneces-
sary fuel consumption and increases
fuel efficiency
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❈Examples of decelerating events:
U-turn, turnings to the right/left,
traffic circles, highway junctions,
tollgates, and roadside unmanned
cameras to detect speeding.■Type B
Operation conditions
Press the Engine Start/Stop button. In the User Settings Mode, select
Driving Assistance, and then Coasting Guide to turn on the system.
Cancel the selection of coasting guide to turn off the system.
To activate the system, take the following procedures. Enter your destina-
tion information on the navigation and select the driving route. Select the
ECO mode in the Integrated Driving Control System. Then, satisfy the fol-
lowing.
- The driving speed should be between 37 mph (60 km/h) and 99 mph
(160 km/h).
❈ The operating condition (driving speed) varies in a situation, as there
may be a difference in displaying the driving speeds between the instru-
ment cluster and the navigation, and as there may a difference between
the actual driving speed and the driving speed display in accordance
with a tire inflating condition.
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Information
Coasting guide is only a supplemental
system to promote the fuel-efficient
driving. Thus, the operating conditions
may be different in accordance with
traffic/road conditions (i.e. driving in a
traffic jam, driving on a slope, driving
on a curve). Thus, take the actual driv-
ing conditions into consideration, such
as distances from the vehicles ahead/
behind, while referring to the coasting
guide system as guidance.
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Energy flow
The hybrid system informs the driv-
ers its energy flow in various operat-
ing modes. While driving, the current
energy flow is specified in 11 modes.
Vehicle Stop
The vehicle is stopped.
(No energy flow)
EV Propulsion
Only the motor power is used to drive
the vehicle.
(Battery ➞Wheel)
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Power Assist
Both the motor and the engine power
are used to drive the vehicle.
(Battery & Energy ➞Wheel)
Engine Only Propulsion
Only the engine power is used to
drive the vehicle.
(Engine ➞Wheel)
Engine Generation
When the vehicle is stopped, the
high-voltage battery is charged up by
the engine.
(Engine ➞Battery)
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Regeneration
The high-voltage battery is charged
up by the regenerative brake system.
(Wheel ➞Battery)
Engine Brake
The engine braking is used to decel-
erate the vehicle.
(Wheel ➞Engine)
Power Reserve
The engine is simultaneously used to
drive the vehicle and to charge up
the high-voltage battery.
(Engine ➞Wheel & Battery)
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OLFH044223N/OLFH044224N
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Engine Generation/Motor Drive
The engine charges up the high-volt-
age battery. The motor power is used
to drive the vehicle.
(Engine ➞Battery ➞Wheel)
Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative brake
system charges up the high-voltage
battery.
(Engine & Wheel ➞ Battery)
Engine Brake/Regeneration
The engine braking is simultaneously
used to decelerate the vehicle and to
charge up the high-voltage battery.
(Wheel ➞Engine & Battery)
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Starting the vehicle
1.Carry the smart key or leave itinside the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3.Place the shift lever in P (Park) with the shift lever in N (Neutral),
you cannot start the vehicle.
4.Depress the brake pedal.
5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but- ton. If the hybrid system starts, the
" " indicator will come on and a
double chime can be heard.
Whether the engine is cold or
warm, it should be started without
depressing the accelerator.
After following the start proce-
dures, “ ” indicator on the
instrument cluster will turn on.
For more information, please check
Chapter 5. ECONOMICAL and SAFE OPERA-
TION of Hybrid system
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Do not
make "jack-rabbit" starts. Do not
race between stoplights.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear out.
The regenerative brake generates energy when the vehicle deceler-
ates.
When the hybrid battery power is low, the hybrid system automatical-
ly recharges the hybrid battery.
When the engine run with the shift lever in N (Neutral), the hybrid sys-
tem cannot generate electricity. The
hybrid battery cannot recharge with
the shift lever in N (Neutral).
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In the hybrid system, the engine auto-
matically runs and stops. When the
hybrid system operates, the " "
indicator is illuminated.
In the following situation, the engine
may operate automatically.
- When the engine is ready to run
- When the hybrid battery is beingcharged
- Depending on the temperature con- dition of the hybrid battery
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To avoid serious injury, turn off
hybrid system and be sure " "
indicator is off before working
under hood. Engine may start
unexpectedly.
WARNING

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Special features of hybrid
vehicle
Hybrid vehicles sound different than
gasoline engine vehicles. When the
hybrid system operates, you may
hear a sound from the hybrid battery
system behind the rear seat. If you
apply the accelerator pedal rapidly,
you may hear an unconventional
sound. When you apply the brake
pedal, you may hear a sound from
the regenerative brake system.
When the hybrid system is turned off
or on, you may hear a sound in the
engine compartment. If you depress
the brake pedal repeatedly when the
hybrid system is turned on, you may
hear a sound in the engine compart-
ment. None of these sounds indicate
a problem. These are normal charac-
teristics of hybrid vehicles.If any of following occur, it's a normal
condition if you hear a motor sound
in the engine compartment:
- After turning off the hybrid system,
the brake pedal is released.
- When the hybrid system is turned off, the brake pedal is applied.
- When the driver door is opened.
When the hybrid system is turned
ON, the engine may run or may not.
In this situation, you may feel a vibra-
tion. This does not indicate a mal-
function. When the “ ” indicator
illuminates, the hybrid system is ready
to start. Even if the engine is off, you
can operate the vehicle as long as the
“ ” indicator is illuminated. The hybrid system contains many
electronic components. High volt-
age components, such as cables
and other parts, may emit electro-
magnetic waves. Even when the
electromagnetic cover blocks elec-
tromagnetic emissions, electro-
magnetic waves may have an
effect on electronic appliances.
When your vehicle is not for a long
period of time, the hybrid system
will discharge. You need to drive
the vehicle several times a month.
We recommend driving at least for
1 hour or 10 miles. When the
hybrid battery is discharged, or
when it is impossible to jump start
the vehicle, contact your HYUNDAI
dealer.
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Virtual Engine Sound System(VESS)
The Virtual Engine Sound System
generates engine sound for pedestri-
ans to hear vehicle sound because
there is limited sound while motor
power is used.When you start the hybrid
system with the shift lever in
P (Parking), the “ ” indica-
tor illuminates on the instru-
ment cluster. The driver can
drive the vehicle, even when
the engine is stopped.
When you leave the vehicle,
you should turn OFF the
hybrid system or locate the
shift lever in P (Park). When
you depress the accelerator
pedal by mistake, or when the
shift lever is not in P (Park),
the vehicle will abruptly move,
possibly resulting in serious
injury or death.
WARNING