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Hyundai 2011 SONATA User Manual

Hyundai 2011 SONATA
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All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication.
However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any time so that
our policy of continual product improvement may be carried out.
This manual applies to all Hyundai models and includes descriptions and
explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result, you may
find material in this manual that does not apply to your specific vehicle.
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2011 SONATA
Operation
Maintenance
Specifications
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Hyundai 2011 SONATA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHyundai
Model2011 SONATA
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Fuel requirements

Details the type of unleaded fuel, octane number, and specific fuel types like gasohol, methanol, and E85 to avoid for optimal performance and fuel system integrity.

Safety features of your vehicle

Seat belts

Explains the proper use of seat belts, including maximum restraint, effectiveness in upright seats, child restraint placement, and shoulder belt positioning.

Child restraint system

Emphasizes rear seat safety for children, proper installation of child restraint systems, and warnings against front seat placement due to airbags.

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system

Describes the driver, passenger, side impact, and curtain airbags, and warns about the importance of seat belt usage even with airbags.

Features of your vehicle

SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)

Details the functions of the smart key for locking/unlocking doors and starting the engine without inserting the key, including FCC compliance.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Explains the function of the tachometer in indicating engine RPM and its use for selecting shift points, with notes on behavior when the engine is off or starting.

Driving your vehicle

Before driving

Covers pre-driving checks including windows, tires, leaks, obstacles, fluid levels, and ensuring all controls and warning lights are operational before starting.

Starting the engine

Provides step-by-step instructions for starting the engine with both manual and automatic transaxles, including warnings about shoe type and engine warm-up.

Manual transaxle

Explains the 6-speed manual transaxle operation, gear shifting, clutch usage, downshifting, and cautions regarding drastic downshifts and red-zone RPM.

Brake system

Explains power brakes, brake failure procedures, parking brake operation, disc brake wear indicators, and ABS/ESC system functions.

Cruise control system

Explains how to set, increase, decrease, temporarily accelerate, cancel, and resume cruise control speed, with warnings and cautions for safe usage.

What to do in an emergency

Emergency starting

Details the procedure for jump-starting a vehicle using jumper cables, with critical warnings about battery safety and using a 12-volt system.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Explains the TPMS, its malfunction indicator, and the implications of low tire pressure and system malfunctions.

If you have a flat tire

Provides detailed instructions for changing a flat tire, including jacking instructions, tool usage, warnings about traffic lanes, and tire removal/installation.

Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance service

Details normal and severe usage maintenance schedules based on mileage and time intervals, emphasizing emission control and performance.

ENGINE OIL

Provides step-by-step instructions for checking engine oil level using the dipstick, including warnings about overfilling and radiator hose safety.

BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID

Details how to check brake/clutch fluid level, clean around the cap, add fluid if low, and warnings about contamination and mixing fluids.

TIRES AND WHEELS

Emphasizes maintaining recommended tire inflation pressures and staying within load limits for optimal safety, handling, and fuel economy.

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects

Recommended lubricants and capacities

Lists recommended lubricants and fluids for the engine, transmission, coolant, brake/clutch, and fuel, including API service and SAE viscosity grades.

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