power steering Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 2016 Owner's Manual

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1. Door lock/unlock button ......................3-9
2. Driver position memory system ........3-14
3. Outside rearview mirror control
switch ................................................3-34
4. Central door lock switch ....................3-10
5. Power window switches ....................3-38
6. Power window lock button ................3-41
7. Hood release lever ............................3-46
8. Instrument panel illumination
control switch ....................................3-57
9. Blind spot detection system button* ....5-70
10. Lane departure warning system
button* ................................................5-66
11. Fuel filler door opener button ..........3-53
12. Trunk release button ........................3-47
13. ESC OFF button ..............................5-34
14. Fuse box ..........................................7-62
15. Steering wheel ................................3-16
16. Steering wheel tilt/telescope lever ......3-17
17. Seat ..................................................2-4
18. Brake pedal
19. Accelerator pedal
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance
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The actual shape may differ from the illustration.1. Light control/Turn signals ..............3-107
2. Steering wheel audio controls*/
Bluetooth®wireless technology
hands-free controls* ..........................4-3
3. Instrument cluster ..........................3-57
4. Horn ................................................3-18
5. Driver’s front air bag........................2-47
6. Wiper/Washer................................3-120
7. Cruise controls* ..............................5-43
8. Engine Start/Stop button ..................5-5
9. Automatic transaxle
..........................5-12
10. Drive mode integrated control
system ..........................................5-41
11. Rear parking assist system ........3-123
12. EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)* ..5-22
13. AUTO HOLD ................................5-28
14. Audio system/Navigation system ....4-4
15. Digital Clock ................................3-150
16. Climate control system ....3-128/3-129
17. Power outlet ................................3-148
18. AUX, USB and iPod
®port ..............4-2
19. Passenger’s front air bag ..............2-49
20. Glove box ....................................3-145
21. HEV button
* : if equipped
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Seat belts must be snug against your
hips and chest to work properly.
When the seatback is reclined, the
shoulder belt is not as effective
because it will not be snug against
your chest. Instead, it will be in front
of you. During an accident, you could
be thrown into the seat belt, causing
neck or other injuries.
The more the seatback is reclined,
the greater chance the passenger’s
hips will slide under the lap belt or
the passenger’s neck will strike the
shoulder belt.
Seat cushion height
To change the height of the seat
cushion:
Push down on the lever several
times, to lower the seat cushion.
Pull up on the lever several times,
to raise the seat cushion.
Power adjustment
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control switches located on
the outside of the seat cushion. Before
driving, adjust the seat to the proper
position so that you can easily control
the steering wheel, foot pedals and
controls on the instrument panel.
Safety system of your vehicle
OLF034004NNEVER allow children in the
vehicle unattended. The power
seats are operable when the
engine is turned off.
WARNING

Convenient features of your vehicle
Accessing your vehicle .........................................3-3
Smart Key ........................................................................\
....3-3
Immobilizer System ...........................................................3-7
Door locks ...............................................................3-9
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle ......3-9
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle .......3-10
Auto Door Lock/Unlock Features ...............................3-12
Child-Protector Rear Door locks ................................3-12
Theft-alarm system.............................................3-13
Driver position memory system .........................3-14
Storing Positions into Memory ..................................3-14
Easy Access Function ....................................................3-15
Steering wheel......................................................3-16
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .....................................3-16
Tilt Steering / Telescope Steering ..............................3-17
Heated Steering Wheel ..................................................3-18
Horn ........................................................................\
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Mirrors ...................................................................3-19
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................................................3-19
Side View Mirrors ...........................................................3-34
Reverse Parking Aid Function......................................3-37
Windows ................................................................3-38
Power Windows ...............................................................3-39
Panoramic sunroof ..............................................3-42
Sunshade ........................................................................\
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Sliding the Sunroof .........................................................3-43
Tilting the Sunroof .........................................................3-43
Closing the Sunroof........................................................3-44
To Reset the Sunroof.....................................................3-45
Exterior features .................................................3-46
Hood ........................................................................\
...........3-46
Trunk ........................................................................\
..........3-47
Smart Trunk .....................................................................3-5\
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Fuel Filler Door (Hybrid) ...............................................3-53
Fuel Filler Door (Plug-in hybrid).................................3-56
Instrument cluster................................................3-60
Instrument cluster control ............................................3-61
Gauges ........................................................................\
.......3-62
Warning and indicator lights ........................................3-66
Warning messages ..........................................................3-80
LCD Display .......................................................................3\
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Trip computer.................................................................3-106
Light .....................................................................3-1\
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Exterior Lights ...............................................................3-116
Smart High Beam ..........................................................3-118
Welcome System ..........................................................3-124
Interior Lights ................................................................3-125
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Convenient features of your vehicle
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Electric Power Steering (EPS)
The system assists you with steering
the vehicle. If the engine is turned off
or if the power steering system
becomes inoperative, you may still
steer the vehicle, but it will require
increased steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Information
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The steering effort may be high
immediately after placing the engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON posi-
tion.
This happens as the system per-
forms the EPS system diagnostics.
When the diagnostics are completed,
the steering wheel will return to its
normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from the
EPS relay after the engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON/OFF position.
• Motor noise may be heard when the
vehicle is at a stop or at a low driving
speed.
• If the outside ambient temperature
is low, when you operate the steer-
ing wheel a noise from the electric
power steering may occur. As the
temperature increases, the noise will
disappear.
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If the Electric Power Steering
System does not operate nor-
mally, the warning light ( ) will
illuminate on the instrument
cluster. You may steer the vehi-
cle, but it will require increased
steering efforts. Take your vehi-
cle to an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the system
checked as soon as possible.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the ESC system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
For more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”
in chapter 5.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately
3 seconds and then goes off.
When you deactivate the ESC sys-
tem by pressing the ESC OFF but-
ton.
For more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”
in chapter 5.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the EPS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
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Convenient features of your vehicle
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The range is the estimated distance
the vehicle can be driven with the
remaining fuel in the fuel tank and
high-voltage (hybrid) battery.
If the estimated distance is below
1 mi. (1 km), the trip computer will
display “---” as the range.
Information
• When the vehicle is not on level
ground, or when the battery power
is interrupted, the range may not be
correctly calculated.
• The range may differ from the actu-
al distance, as it is estimated with
the calculable driving distance.
• The trip computer may not recog-
nize additional fuel adding, when
less than 1.6 gallons (6 liters) of fuel
is added.
• The fuel economy and range may
significantly vary in accordance
with driving conditions, driving
habits, and vehicle conditions.
Average Fuel Economy (2)
The average fuel economy is calcu-
lated by the total driving distance
and fuel consumption since the last
average fuel economy reset.
The average fuel economy can be
reset both manually and automati-
cally.
Manual reset
To manually reset the average fuel
economy, press the OK button on the
steering wheel for more than 1 sec-
ond, when the average fuel economy
is displayed.
For more information about the
OK button, refer to "LCD Display
Control" in this chapter.
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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated Engine Start/Stop
button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-
minate and will go off 30 seconds
after the door is closed.
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To turn the hybrid system off in
an emergency:
Press and hold the Engine
Start/Stop button for more than
two seconds OR rapidly press
and release the Engine Start/
Stop button three times (within
three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you
can restart the hybrid system
without depressing the brake
pedal by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button with the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position.
WARNING
NEVER press the Engine
Start/Stop button while the
vehicle is in motion except in
an emergency. This will result
in the hybrid system turning
off and loss of power assist
for the steering and brake
systems. This may lead to
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, set the parking brake,
press the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position, and
take the Smart Key with you.
Unexpected vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions
are not followed.
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Driving your vehicle
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Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted
brakes that adjust automatically
through normal usage.
If the hybrid system is not on or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the brakes will not work.
You can still stop your vehicle by
applying greater force to the brake
pedal than typical. The stopping dis-
tance, however, will be longer than
with power brakes.
When the hybrid system is not on,
the reserve brake power is partially
depleted each time the brake pedal
is applied. Do not pump the brake
pedal when the power assist has
been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when
necessary to maintain steering con-
trol on slippery surfaces.
Do not depress the brake pedal
continuously without the " "
indicator ON. The battery may be
discharged.
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Take the following precautions:
Do not drive with your foot
resting on the brake pedal.
This will create abnormal high
brake temperatures, exces-
sive brake lining and pad
wear, and increased stopping
distances.
When descending down a
long or steep hill, move the
gear shift lever to Manual
Shift Mode and manually
downshift to a lower gear in
order to control your speed
without using the brake pedal
excessively. Applying the
brakes continuously will
cause the brakes to overheat
and could result in a tempo-
rary loss of braking perform-
ance.
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Wet brakes may impair the
vehicle’s ability to safely slow
down; the vehicle may also
pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Applying
the brakes lightly will indicate
whether they have been
affected in this way. Always
test your brakes in this fash-
ion after driving through deep
water. To dry the brakes, light-
ly tap the brake pedal to heat
up the brakes while maintain-
ing a safe forward speed until
brake performance returns to
normal. Avoid driving at high
speeds until the brakes func-
tion correctly.
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Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM)
The Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM) is a function of the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system. It
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable
when accelerating or braking sud-
denly on wet, slippery and rough
roads where traction over the four
tires can suddenly become uneven.
VSM operation
VSM ON condition
The VSM operates when:
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is on.
Vehicle speed is approximately
above 9 mph (15 km/h) on curve
roads.
Vehicle speed is approximately
above 12 mph (20 km/h) when the
vehicle is braking on rough roads.
When operating
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may activate the
ESC, you may hear sounds from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-
mal and it means your VSM is active.
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The VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on bank road such as gradi-
ent or incline
• Driving rearward.
• ESC OFF indicator light is on.
• EPS (Electric Power Steering) warn-
ing light ( ) is on.
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Take the following precautions
when using the Vehicle Stability
Management (VSM):
ALWAYS check the speed and
the distance to the vehicle
ahead. The VSM is not a sub-
stitute for safe driving prac-
tices.
Never drive too fast for the
road conditions. The VSM sys-
tem will not prevent acci-
dents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe
accidents.
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