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Safety features of your vehicle
Air bag warning label (if equipped)
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Safety and Vehicle Damage Warning
3
Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts
5
Table of Contents
7
1 Introduction
8
Introduction
9
How to Use this Manual
9
Fuel Requirements
10
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
10
Fuel Additives
11
Operation in Foreign Countries
11
Vehicle Break-In Process
12
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
13
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Cluster
14
Your Vehicle at a Glance
15
Interior Overview
16
Instrument Panel Overview
17
Engine Compartment
18
3 Safety Features of Your Vehicle
20
Seats
21
Driver’s Seat
21
Front Passenger’s Seat
21
Rear Seat
21
Safety Features of Your Vehicle
22
Seat Belts
22
Seats
22
Features of Your Vehicle
23
Front Seat
24
Manual Adjustment
24
Seatback Angle
24
To Recline the Seatback
24
Forward and Rearward
25
Power Adjustment (if Equipped)
25
Switch
25
Lumbar Support (for Driver’s Seat)
26
Seat Cushion Height (for Driver’s Seat)
26
Seatback Angle (if Equipped)
26
Adjusting the Height up and down
27
Headrest
27
Active Headrest (if Equipped)
28
Seat Warmer (if Equipped)
28
Seatback Pocket
30
Armrest
33
Folding the Rear Seat
33
To Fold down the Rear Seatback
33
Seat Belt Restraint System
36
Seat Belts
36
Seat Belt Warning (for Driver’s Seat)
37
Seat Belt Warning
38
Height Adjustment
39
To Fasten Your Seat Belt
39
Stowing the Rear Seat Belt
41
To Release the Seat Belt
41
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
42
Infant or Small Child
45
Larger Children
45
Injured Person
46
One Person Per Belt
46
Pregnant Women
46
Care of Seat Belts
47
Periodic Inspection
47
Child Restraint System
48
Using a Child Restraint System
49
Placing a Passenger Seat Belt into the Automatic Locking Mode
50
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with “Tether Anchor” System
52
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with Child Seat Lower Anchor System
54
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System
56
Driver's Front Air Bag
56
Passenger's Front Air Bag
56
How Does the Air Bag System Operate
57
Noise and Smoke
58
Air Bag Warning Light
59
SRS Components and Functions
59
Occupant Classification System
63
Main Components of Occupant Classification System
63
Condition and Operation in the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
64
Driver's and Passenger's Front Air Bag
68
Side Impact Air Bag
72
Curtain Air Bag
73
Air Bag Collision Sensors
75
Air Bag Inflation Conditions
76
Front Air Bags
76
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions
77
SRS Care
80
Additional Safety Precautions
81
Adding Equipment to or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
81
Air Bag Warning Label (if Equipped)
82
Features of Your Vehicle
83
Key Operations
85
Keys
85
Record Your Key Number
85
Glove Box
86
Lock
86
Lock Release
86
Restrictions in Handling Keys
86
Immobilizer System (if Equipped)
87
To Activate the Immobilizer System
87
To Deactivate the Immobilizer System
87
Smart Key (if Equipped)
88
Smart Key Functions
88
Using the Button on the Smart Key
89
Using the Door Handle Switch
89
Trunk Unlocking
90
Unlocking
90
Panic
91
Smart Key Precautions
91
Start-Up
91
Battery Replacement
93
Remote Keyless Entry
94
Remote Keyless Entry System Operations
94
Transmitter Precautions
95
Armed Stage
96
Theft-Alarm System
96
Using the Smart Key
96
Using the Mechanical Key
97
Using the Transmitter
97
Opening the Trunk with the Alarm Armed (if Equipped)
98
Theft-Alarm Stage
98
Disarmed Stage
99
Central Door Lock Switch
100
Door Locks
100
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
100
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
101
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System
102
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
103
Trunk
104
Opening the Trunk
104
Closing the Trunk
104
Driving Your Vehicle
104
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
105
Trunk Lid Control Switch
105
Power Window Lock Switch
106
Auto down Window (if Equipped)
107
Power Windows
107
Window Opening and Closing
107
Auto Up/Down Window (if Equipped)
108
Automatic Reversal
108
Power Window Lock Button
109
Closing the Hood
110
Opening the Hood
110
Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
111
Fuel Filler Lid
111
Opening the Fuel Filler Lid
111
Emergency Fuel Filler Lid Release
113
Sliding the Sunroof
114
Sunroof (if Equipped)
114
Tilting the Sunroof
115
Resetting the Sunroof
116
Sunshade
116
Panorama Sunroof (if Equipped)
117
Closing the Sunroof
119
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
121
Instrument Cluster
121
Steering Wheel
121
Horn
122
Tilt Steering
122
Inside Rearview Mirror
123
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
123
Automatic-Dimming Function
124
Compass Function
125
To Adjust the Zone Setting
126
Programming Homelink
127
Standard Programming
127
Rolling Code Programming
128
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
128
Operating Homelink
128
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
129
Erasing Homelink Buttons
129
Outside Rearview Mirror
130
Remote Control
130
Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
131
Instrument Cluster
132
Instrument Panel Illumination
133
Gauges
133
Speedometer
133
Tachometer
133
Engine Temperature Gauge
134
Fuel Gauge
135
Trip Computer
135
Maintenance
136
Average Fuel Consumption (if Equipped)
137
Distance to Empty (MI. or Km)
137
Instant Fuel Consumption (MPG or L/100Km)
137
Average Speed (MPH or Km/H)
138
ECO ON/OFF Mode (if Equipped)
138
Elapsed Time
138
Auto Door Lock
139
Vehicle Setting
139
Headlamp Delay
140
Horn Feedback (if Equipped)
140
Two-Press Unlock
140
Warnings and Indicators
140
Active ECO System (if Equipped)
141
ECO Indicator
141
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
142
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
143
High Beam Indicator
143
Tail Light Indicator
143
Turn Signal Indicator
143
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
144
Low Tire Pressure Telltale
145
Automatic Transaxle Shift Indicator
146
Charging System Warning Light
146
Manual Transaxle Shift Indicator (if Equipped)
146
Trunk Lid Open Warning Light
146
Immobilizer Indicator
147
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
147
Malfunction Indicator Light
147
Cruise Indicator (if Equipped)
148
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
148
ESC Indicator (Electronic Stability Control)
148
ESC off Indicator
148
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) System Warning Light
149
Key Is Not in Vehicle
149
Key Reminder Warning Chime
149
Warning on the LCD Screen
149
Key Is Not Detected
150
Low Key Battery
150
Press Brake Pedal to Start Engine
150
Insert Key
151
Remove Key
151
Low Tire Pressure
152
Press Start Button Again
152
Shift to "P" or "N" to Start Engine
152
Low Washer Fluid
153
Rear View Camera (if Equipped)
153
Battery Saver Function
154
Hazard Warning Flasher
154
Headlamp Delay (if Equipped)
154
Lighting
154
Daytime Running Light
155
Headlamp Welcome Function
155
Lighting Control
155
Parking Light Position
155
Auto Light Position (if Equipped)
156
Headlight Position
156
High Beam Operation
157
Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
157
Front Fog Light (if Equipped)
158
One-Touch Triple Turn Signal
158
Windshield Wipers
159
Wipers and Washers
159
Windshield Washers
160
Automatic Turn off Function
161
Interior Light
161
Map Lamp
161
Glove Box Lamp
162
Room Lamp
162
Trunk Lamp
162
Vanity Mirror Lamp
163
Defroster
164
Outside Rearview Mirror Defroster
164
Rear Window Defroster
164
Manual Climate Control System (if Equipped)
165
Heating and Air Conditioning
166
Mode Selection
167
Instrument Panel Vents
169
MAX A/C-Level (B, D)
169
Temperature Control
169
Air Intake Control
170
Outside (Fresh) Air Position
170
Recirculated Air Position
170
Air Conditioning
171
Fan Speed Control
171
Checking the Amount of Air Conditioner Refrigerant and Compressor Lubricant
174
Climate Control Air Filter
174
Automatic Climate Control System (if Equipped)
175
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
176
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
177
Defrost-Level
179
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
183
Automatic Climate Control System
184
To Defrost Outside Windshield
184
Defogging Logic
185
Manual Climate Control System
186
Center Console Storage
187
Storage Compartments
187
Multi Box
188
Sunglass Holder
188
Cup Holder
189
Interior Features
189
Sunvisor
189
Audio*
190
Power Outlet
190
Digital Clock (if Equipped)
191
Display Conversion
191
Clothes Hanger (if Equipped)
191
Floor Mat Anchor(S)
192
Aux, USB and Ipod
192
Navigation System (if Equipped)
193
Bluetooth Hands-Free
193
System Controllers and Functions
195
Audio Head Unit
195
Display Settings
197
Mode Pop up
197
Text Scroll
197
Media Display
197
Sound Settings
198
Variable EQ (AC240IN Only)
198
Speed Dependent Volume Control
199
Voice Recognition Volume
199
Blue Link Voice Volume
199
Phone Setup
200
Pair Phone
200
Phone List
201
Connecting a Phone
201
Disconnecting a Connected Phone
201
Changing Connection Sequence
201
Contacts Download
202
Auto Download
202
Audio Streaming
202
Outgoing Volume
202
Bluetooth System off
203
Using the Bluetooth System
203
System Settings
204
Memory Information
204
Prompt Feedback
204
Language
204
FM Reception
205
AM Reception
205
FM Radio Station
205
How Vehicle Audio Works
205
Using a Cellular Phone or a Two-Way Radio
206
Satellite Radio Reception
207
Hd Radio Information
208
Multicasting
208
HD Radio Signal Delay
208
Automatic Switching between Digital and Analog Broadcasting
209
Text Based Information
209
Radio Display While Receiving a Digital HD Radio
209
Changing RADIO Mode
210
Adjust Volume
210
Seek
210
Preset SEEK
210
Listening to HD Radio Stations
212
HD Radio Setup
212
FM/AM Station Information
212
Using XM Satellite Radio
213
Care of Disc
215
Changing Song/File
221
Searching Songs (File)
221
Folder Random
223
Folder Repeat
223
MENU : My Music Mode
225
Delete Selection
225
Aux
226
Bluetooth Audio
229
Starting Bluetooth Audio
229
Using the Bluetooth Audio Features
229
Phone
230
Making a Call Using the Steering Wheel Remote Controller
230
Phone MENU
231
Call History
231
Contacts
231
Voice Command
232
Starting Voice Command
232
Skipping the Guidance Message
233
Ending Voice Command
233
Voice Command List
235
Blue Link
241
Using the Room Mirror Key
241
Eco Coach
243
Turn by Turn
243
Driving Your Vehicle
244
Before Driving
246
Before Entering Vehicle
246
Before Starting
246
Necessary Inspections
246
Illuminated Ignition Switch
247
Key
247
ACC (Accessory)
248
Ignition Switch Position
248
Start
248
Starting the Engine
249
Engine Start/Stop Button (if Equipped)
250
Engine Start/Stop Button Position
250
Illuminated Engine Start/Stop Button
250
Engine Start/Stop Button*
251
Manual Transaxle (if Equipped)
254
Manual Transaxle Operation
254
Downshifting
255
Using the Clutch
255
Good Driving Practices
256
Automatic Transaxle
257
Automatic Transaxle Operation
257
Transaxle Ranges
258
Paddle Shifter (if Equipped)
260
Sports Mode
260
Shift Lock System
261
Shift-Lock Override
261
Ignition Key Interlock System
262
Brake System
264
In the Event of Brake Failure
264
Power Brakes
264
Applying the Parking Brake
265
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
265
Parking Brake
265
Parking Brake*
266
Releasing the Parking Brake
266
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
267
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
269
ESC off Button
270
ESC on Condition
270
ESC Operation
270
ESC Operation off
270
When Operating
270
ESC off Usage
271
Indicator Light
271
Good Braking Practices
272
Cruise Control System
274
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
275
To Set Cruise Control Speed
275
To Cancel Cruise Control
276
To Decrease the Cruising Speed
276
To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
276
To Resume Cruising Speed at more than Approximately 25 Mph
277
To Turn Cruise Control off
277
Active ECO Operation
278
Economical Operation
279
Hazardous Driving Conditions
281
Rocking the Vehicle
281
Special Driving Conditions
281
Driving at Night
282
Smooth Cornering
282
Driving in Flooded Areas
283
Driving in the Rain
283
Drive Belt
284
Highway Driving
284
Tires
284
Snow Tires
285
Snowy or Icy Conditions
285
Winter Driving
285
Chain Installation
286
Tire Chains
286
Change to "Winter Weight" Oil
287
Check Battery and Cables
287
Check Spark Plugs and Ignition System
287
Carry Emergency Equipment
288
To Keep Locks from Freezing
288
Seating Capacity
289
Tire and Loading Information Label
289
Vehicle Capacity Weight
289
Vehicle Load Limit
289
Cargo Capacity
290
Towing Capacity
290
Certification Label
292
Vehicle Weight
294
Base Curb Weight
294
Vehicle Curb Weight
294
Cargo Weight
294
Trailer Towing
295
What to Do in an Emergency
296
Road Warning
297
In Case of an Emergency While Driving
297
If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving
297
If the Engine will Not Start
298
If Engine Stalls While Driving
298
If Engine Doesn't Turn over or Turns over Slowly
298
If Engine Turns over Normally but Does Not Start
298
Emergency Starting
299
Jump Starting
299
Push-Starting
300
Jump Starting Procedure
300
If the Engine Overheats
301
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
302
Changing a Tire with TPMS
305
If You Have a Flat Tire
307
Jack and Tools
307
Jacking Instructions
307
Removing and Storing the Spare Tire
308
Changing Tires
308
Wheel Nut Tightening Torque
311
Towing
315
Towing Service
315
Maintenance
317
Engine Coolant Reservoir
318
Engine Oil Filler Cap
318
Fuse Box
318
Air Cleaner
319
Maintenance Services
320
Owner Maintenance Precautions
320
Owner’s Responsibility
320
Owner Maintenance
321
Owner Maintenance Schedule
321
Scheduled Maintenance Service
323
Normal Maintenance Schedule
324
Maintenance under Severe Usage Conditions
334
Drive Belts
335
Engine Oil and Filter
335
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
335
Fuel Filter
335
Air Cleaner Filter
336
Coolant
336
Spark Plugs
336
Valve Clearance
336
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
337
Drive Shafts and Boots
337
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
337
Suspension Mounting Bolts
337
Checking the Engine Oil Level
338
Engine Oil
338
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
339
Checking the Coolant Level
340
Engine Coolant
340
Recommended Engine Coolant
341
Brake/Clutch Fluid
342
Changing the Coolant
342
Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
342
Checking the Washer Fluid Level
343
Washer Fluid
343
Checking the Parking Brake
344
Filter Replacement
345
Climate Control Air Filter
346
Blade Inspection
348
Blade Replacement
348
Wiper Blades
348
Front Windshield Wiper Blade
349
Battery
350
For Best Battery Service
350
Battery Recharging
351
Negative Battery Terminal
352
Positive Battery Terminal
352
Reset Items
352
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
353
Tire Care
353
Tires and Wheels
353
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
354
Tire Rotation
355
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
356
Tire Replacement
357
Compact Spare Tire Replacement
358
Tire Maintenance
358
Tire Traction
358
Wheel Replacement
358
Manufacturer or Brand Name
359
Tire Sidewall Labeling
359
Tire Size Designation
359
Tire Speed Ratings
360
Tread Wear
361
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
361
Temperature -A, B & C
362
Tire Terminology and Definitions
362
All Season Tires
364
Summer Tires
364
Radial-Ply Tires
365
Fuses
366
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement
367
Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement
368
Memory Fuse
368
Multi Fuse
369
Fuse/Relay Panel Description
370
Instrument Panel (Driver’s Side Fuse Panel)
371
Engine Compartment Main Fuse Panel
373
Light Bulbs
375
Headlight Bulb
376
Side Repeater Light Bulb Replacement
377
Back-Up Light
378
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement
378
Rear Turn Signal, Stop and Tail Light, Side Marker
378
High Mounted Stop Light Replacement
379
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
381
Interior Light Bulb Replacement
382
Appearance Care
383
Exterior Care
383
Exterior General Caution
383
Finish Maintenance
383
Bright-Metal Maintenance
384
Finish Damage Repair
384
Underbody Maintenance
384
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
385
Common Causes of Corrosion
385
Corrosion Protection
385
High-Corrosion Areas
386
Moisture Breeds Corrosion
386
To Help Prevent Corrosion
386
Interior Care
387
Interior General Precautions
387
Cleaning the Interior Window Glass
388
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
388
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
388
Emission Control System
389
Canister
390
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
390
Vehicle Modifications
390
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters (if Equipped)
391
California Perchlorate Notice
392
Specifications, Consumer Information, Reporting Safety Defects
393
Bulb Wattage
394
Dimensions
394
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
396
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
397
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
397
Vehicle Certification Label
398
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
398
Engine Number
399
Tire Specification and Pressure Label
399
Consumer Information
400
Reporting Safety Defects Binding Arbitration
401
Index
402
Air Cleaner
403
Spare Tire
409
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Model
2012 Sonata
Category
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Language
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