Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual

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Gradual capacity reduction of the
high voltage battery.
The high voltage Battery capacity
gradually reduces with time and use.
This is natural characteristic of the
high voltage batteries. The extent at
which capacity is reduced changes
drastically depending on the environ-
ment(ambient temperature, etc.) and
usage conditions such as how the vehi-
cle is driven and how the high voltage
battery is charged. Reduction of the
high voltage battery capacity is not
covered under warranty.
Safety Plug
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Never touch the safety plug. The
safety plug is attached to high
voltage hybrid battery system.
Touching the safety plug will
result in death or serious injury.
Service personnel should follow
procedures in service manual.
DANGER
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Do not drop water or liquid on
to HPCU, HSG, motor and
fuses. The hybrid system com-
ponents are covered. If you
drop water or liquid on to
hybrid system components, it
may result in electric shock.This hybrid vehicle uses the
hybrid battery system inverter
and converter to generate high
voltage. High voltage in the hybrid
battery system is very dangerous
and may cause severe burns and
electric shock. This may result in
serious injury or death.
For your safety, never touch,
replace, disassemble or remove
the hybrid battery system
including components, cables
and connectors. Severe burns
or electric shock may result in
serious injury or death when
you fail to follow this warning.
When the hybrid battery sys-
tem operates, the hybrid bat-
tery system can be hot. Always
be careful because burns or
electric shock may be caused
by high voltage.
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High Voltage Battery Air Intake
Hybrid Vehicle
The high-voltage battery air intake is
located on the bottom of the rear
seats. The air intake cools down the
high-voltage battery. When the high-
voltage battery air intake is blocked,
the high-voltage battery may be
overheated and the vehicle perform-
ance may become limited and set a
hybrid warning lamp. Do not obstruct
the air intake with any other objects.
Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
The high-voltage battery air intake is
located on the left side of the rear
seats. The air intake cools down the
high-voltage battery.
When the high-voltage battery air
intake is blocked, the high-voltage
battery may be overheated and the
vehicle performance may become
limited and set a hybrid warning
lamp. Do not obstruct the air intake
with any other objects.
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Never clean the air intake of
the hybrid battery with a wet
cloth. If any water enters in
the air intake of the hybrid
battery, the hybrid battery
may cause an electric shock,
serious damage, injury or
death.
The hybrid battery is com-
posed of lithium-ion polymer.
If the hybrid battery is improp-
erly handled, it is dangerous
to the environment. Also it
may cause electrical shock
and severe burns, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Do not spill liquid over the air
intake of the hybrid battery.
Doing so is very dangerous. It
may cause electric shock or
serious injury.
Do not cover the air intake
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If a small scale fire occurs, use
a fire extinguisher (ABC, BC)
that is meant for electrical fires.
If it is impossible to extinguish
the fire in the early stage,
remain a safe distance from the
vehicle and immediately call
911. Also, advise them that a
hybrid vehicle is involved.
If the fire spreads to the high
voltage battery, large amount of
water is needed to put out the
fire. Using small amount of
water or fire extinguishers not
meant for electrical fires could
cause serious injury or death
from electrical shocks.
WARNING
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Clean the air intake for the hybrid
battery with a dry cloth on a regular
basis.
If an accident occurs
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For your safety, do not touch
high voltage cables, connec-
tors and package modules.
High voltage components are
orange in color.
Exposed cables or wires may
be visible inside or outside of
the vehicle. Never touch the
wires or cables, because it
can cause an electrical shock,
injury or death may occur.
Any gas or electrolyte leakage
from your vehicle is not only
poisonous but also flamma-
ble. Upon witnessing one of
those, open the windows, and
remain a safe distance from
the vehicle out of the road.
Immediately contact an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer and advise
them that a hybrid vehicle is
involved.
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WARNING
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Do not put any objects into
the air intake of the hybrid
battery. Doing so may cause
loss of air-intake volume to
the hybrid battery. When the
air intake is blocked with any
objects, immediately contact
your HYUNDAI dealer.
Never place a container of liq-
uid on or near the air intake. If
the liquid spills, the hybrid
battery located in the trunk
may be damaged.
Secure all loads in the trunk
to prevent them from being
tossed about before driving. If
a sharp or heavy loads'
impacts or pierce the interior
trunk wall, the hybrid battery
system may be damaged,
deteriorating its performance.
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When the vehicle is severely
damaged, remain a safe dis-
tance of 50 feet (15 meter) or
more between your vehicle and
other vehicles/flammables.

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When the hybrid vehicle shuts
off
When the high voltage battery is dis-
charged, when the 12-volt battery is
discharged, or when the fuel tank is
empty, the hybrid system may not
operate while driving. When the
Hybrid system does not operate, do
the followings:
1.Gradually reduce the vehiclespeed. Pull over your vehicle off
the road in a safe area.
2.Locate the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Turn ON the hazard warning flashers.
4.Turn OFF the Engine Start/Stop button, and try to start the hybrid
system, while depressing the
brake pedal and pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button. 5.When the hybrid system still does
not operate, refer to "EMERGENCY
STARTING" in the chapter 6.
Before jump-starting the vehicle,
check the fuel level and the exact
procedure to jump start. For further
details, refer to "EMERGENCY
STARTING" in the chapter 6. When
the fuel level is low, do not attempt
to drive the vehicle only with the
battery power. The high voltage bat-
tery may be discharged, and the
hybrid system will turn OFF.
When a submersion in water
occurs:
When your vehicle is flooded in
water, a high-voltage battery
may cause shock or fires. Thus,
turn the hybrid system OFF, take
the key in your possession and
escape to a safe place. Never
attempt physical contact with
your flooded vehicle.
Immediately contact an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer and advise
them that a hybrid vehicle is
involved.
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