Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 2016 Owner's Manual

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Plug-in hybrid vehicle
The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference
or road condition.
The system resets to be in the ECO
mode, when the hybrid system is
restarted.
Information
If there is a problem with the instru-
ment cluster, the drive mode will be in
ECO mode and may not change to
NORMAL mode. The mode changes, as below,
whenever the DRIVE MODE button
is pressed.
When NORMAL mode is selected,
it is not displayed on the instrument
cluster.
ECO mode
When the Drive Mode is
set to ECO mode, the
engine and transmission
control logic are changed
to maximize fuel efficiency
When the ECO mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the ECO indicator (green color) will
illuminate.
Information
The ECO mode will provide best effi-
ciency for customer driving habits
that are not aggressive in accelerating
and in conditions not involving many
rolling hills to drive through. Under
situation of aggressive driving style or
driving conditions involving rolling
hills causing frequent gear shifts you
should try NORMAL mode instead as
it may actually yield your best econo-
my and drivability. Compare between
the 2 modes.
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When ECO mode is activated:
The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
The air conditioner performance
may be limited.
The shift pattern of the automatic
transmission may change.
The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal
conditions when ECO mode is acti-
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The Forward Collision Warning
System helps avoid accidents by
identifying critical situations early and
warning the driver.FCW operation
To operate:
Go to the User Settings mode
(Driving Assist) and select FCW
(Forward Collision Warning) on the
LCD display. The system will turn on
and standby to activate. The system
will activate when vehicle speed is
above 25 mph (40 km/h) and below
90 mph (145 km/h).When the FCW is turned off
on the User Settings mode,
FCW warning light will illu-
minate on the instrument
cluster. When the FCW warning light
remains illuminated, even though the
FCW is turned on, have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
FCW will default ON when vehicle is
restarted even though FCW was
turned off on the User Settings
mode.
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Warning message
A warning message and chime will
be provided when rapidly approach-
ing a slower moving, braking or
stopped vehicle ahead.
Immediately reduce your speed to
prevent a collision.
Information
The maximum warning speed for a
stopped vehicle is 53 mph (85 km/h).
FCW malfunction message
When the FCW is not working prop-
erly, the FCW warning light ( ) will
illuminate and the warning message
will come on for a few seconds. After
the message disappears, the master
warning light will illuminate.
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The Forward Collision Warning
System is a supplemental sys-
tem to assist you and its
effects may differ according to
road and driving conditions.
Do not solely rely on the sys-
tem and always pay attention
to prevent dangerous situa-
tions from occurring.
FCW is a warning system and
does not apply the brakes
automatically in a near crash
situation. FCWS may not pro-
vide a warning with enough
time to help avoid a crash.
FCWS does not detect pedes-
trians, animals, signs, con-
struction or other objects. It is
the responsibility of the driver
to pay attention to the roadway
to prevent collisions.
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Limitations of the system
The Forward Collision Warning
System may have limits to its ability
to detect distance to the vehicle
ahead due to road and traffic condi-
tions.
The FCW cannot detect vehicles or
detect objects as vehicles when:
- The camera lens is covered with
dirt.
- There is heavy rain or heavy snow.
- Driving in a curve.
- Driving uphill or downhill.
- An object ahead is very narrow
such as motorcycles or bicycles.
- A vehicle suddenly enters your
lane.
- The front vehicle suddenly departs
from the lane or it is hidden by other
objects.
- A vehicle passes by at a higher rate
of speed.- An unusual shape vehicle is ahead
such as a trailer, special access
vehicle or a truck with unique
shaped cargo.
- The rear lamps of the vehicle
ahead is missing, installed on an
unusual place or installed unevenly.
- The front vehicle installs a separate
lamp or LED lamp at the rear of the
vehicle.
- Coming in or out a tunnel, where
the illumination intensity is high.
- Driving with the sun in front of you.
- The approaching vehicle has the
high beam on.
- The vehicle vibrates heavily due to
road conditions.
- The vehicle is tilted from a flat tire
or being towed.
- The vehicle ahead is not distin-
guishable due to similar shape
lamps.
- An object ahead is mistaken for a
vehicle such as a shadow, sign, etc.
Information
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
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The Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) uses radar sensors in the rear
bumper to monitor and warn the driv-
er of an approaching vehicle in the
driver's blind spot area.
The system monitors the rear area of
the vehicle and provides information
to the driver with an audible alert and
an indicator on the outside side view
mirrors.(1) BSD (Blind Spot Detection)
The blind spot detection range
varies relative to vehicle speed.
Note that if your vehicle is travel-
ing much faster than the vehicles
around you, the warning will not
occur.
(2) LCA (Lane Change Assist)
The Lane Change Assist feature
will alert you when a vehicle is
approaching in an adjacent lane
at a high rate of speed. If the driv-
er activates the turn signal when
the system detects an oncoming
vehicle, the system sounds an
audible alert.
(3) RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert fea-
ture monitors approaching cross
traffic from the left and right side
of the vehicle when your vehicle is
moving in reverse. The feature will
operate when the vehicle is mov-
ing in reverse below about 6 mph
(10 km/h). If oncoming cross traf-
fic is detected a warning chime
will sound.
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Always be aware of road con-
ditions while driving and be
alert for unexpected situations
even though the Blind Spot
Detection System is operating.
The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) is a supplemen-
tal system to assist you. Do not
entirely rely on the system.
Always pay attention, while
driving, for your safety.
The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) is not a substi-
tute for proper and safe driv-
ing. Always drive safely and
use caution when changing
lanes or backing the vehicle
up. The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) may not detect
every object alongside the
vehicle.
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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist)
Operating conditions
To operate:
Press the BSD switch with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position.
The indicator on the BSD switch will
illuminate. When the vehicle speed
exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h), the sys-
tem will be activated.To cancel:
Press the BSD switch again. The
indicator on the switch will go off.
When the system is not used, turn the
system off by turning off the switch.
Information
• If the Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed OFF and then ON again, the
BSD system returns to the previous
state.
• When the system is turned on, the
warning light will illuminate for 3
seconds on the outer side view mir-
ror. The system will activate when:
1. The system is on.
2. The vehicle speed is above about
20 mph (30 km/h).
3. An oncoming vehicle is detected
in the blind spot area.
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First stage alert
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the outer side
view mirror.
Once the detected vehicle is no
longer within the blind spot area, the
warning will turn off according to the
driving conditions of the vehicle.
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Second stage alert
A warning chime to alert the driver will activate when:
1. A vehicle has been detected in the blind spot area by the radar system
(the warning light will illuminate on the outer side view mirror) AND
2. The turn signal is applied (same side as where the vehicle is being
detected).
When this alert is activated, the warning light on the side view mirror will
also blink.
If you turn off the turn signal indicator, the warning chime will be deacti-
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The second stage warning chime
may be deactivated.
- To activate the warning chime:
Go to the User Settings Mode →
Sound and select "BSD" on the
LCD display.
- To deactivate the warning chime:
Go to the User Settings Mode →
Sound and deselect "BSD" on the
LCD display.
Information
The warning chime function helps
alert the driver. Deactivate this func-
tion only when it is necessary.
Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the proper operation of the sys-
tem.
Warning message
This warning message may appear
when :
- One or both of the sensors on the
rear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object
- Driving in rural areas where the
BSD sensor does not detect
another vehicle for an extended
period of time
- When there is inclement weather
such as heavy snow or rain
If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BSD switch and the sys-
tem will turn off automatically.
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When the BSD cancelled warning
message is displayed in the cluster,
check to make sure that the rear
bumper is free from any dirt or snow
in the areas where the sensor is
located. Remove any dirt, snow, or
foreign material that could interfere
with the radar sensors.
After any dirt or debris is removed,
the BSD system should operate nor-
mally after about 10 minutes of driv-
ing the vehicle.
If the system still does not operate
normally have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.If there is a problem with the BSD
system, a warning message will
appear and the light on the switch will
turn off. The system will turn off auto-
matically. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature
monitors approaching cross traffic
from the left and right side of the
vehicle when your vehicle is moving
in reverse.
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