Table Of Contents - Hyundai 2012 Sonata Hybrid Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Specifications1
Safety And Vehicle Damage Warnings3
Guide To Hyundai Genuine Parts5
What Are Hyundai Genuine Parts?5
Why Should You Use Genuine Parts?5
How Can You Tell If You Are Purchasing Hyundai Genuine Parts?5
Table Of Contents7
Introduction8
Fuel Requirements10
Gasoline Containing Alcohol And Methanol10
Do Not Use Methanol11
Gasolines For Cleaner Air11
Operation In Foreign Countries11
Vehicle Break-In Process12
Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders13
Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Cluster14
Your Vehicle At A Glance15
Interior Overview16
Instrument Panel Overview17
Engine Compartment18
Trunk Overview19
Safety Features Of Your Vehicle20
Seats21
Front Seat23
Manual Adjustment23
Automatic Adjustment24
Lumbar Support (for Driver's Seat)26
Headrest26
Seat Warmer28
Seatback Pocket29
Rear Seat30
Armrest32
Seat Belt Warning35
Seat Belt Warning (For Front Passenger's Seat)36
Anchor Connector For Front Seat Belt39
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt40
Infant Or Small Child43
Larger Children43
Pregnant Women44
Injured Person44
Do Not Lie Down44
One Person Per Belt44
Care Of Seat Belts45
Periodic Inspection45
Keep Belts Clean And Dry45
When To Replace Seat Belts45
Child Restraint System46
Using A Child Restraint System47
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System54
Driver's Front Air Bag54
How Does The Air Bag System Operate55
Noise And Smoke56
Air Bag Warning Light57
Srs Components And Functions58
Main Components Of Occupant Classification System62
Condition And Operation In The Front Passenger Occupant Classification System63
Driver's And Passenger's Front Air Bag67
Side Impact Air Bag71
Curtain Air Bag72
Air Bag Collision Sensors74
Air Bag Inflation Conditions75
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions76
Srs Care79
Additional Safety Precautions80
Adding Equipment To Or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle80
Air Bag Warning Label81
Features Of Your Vehicle82
Smart Key84
Locking84
Unlocking85
Trunk Unlocking85
Panic85
Smart Key Precautions86
Restrictions In Handling Keys87
Battery Replacement87
Immobilizer System88
Theft-Alarm System90
Armed Stage90
Theft-Alarm Stage91
Disarmed Stage91
Opening The Trunk With The Alarm Armed91
Operating Door Locks From Outside The Vehicle92
Central Door Lock Switch92
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle93
With Central Door Lock Switch93
With The Door Lock Button93
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System94
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock95
Trunk96
Opening The Trunk96
Closing The Trunk96
Emergency Trunk Safety Release97
Trunk Lid Control Switch97
Power Window Lock Switch98
Power Windows99
Window Opening And Closing99
Auto Down Window99
Auto Up/Down Window100
Power Window Lock Button101
Hood102
Opening The Hood102
Closing The Hood102
Fuel Filler Lid103
Opening The Fuel Filler Lid103
Closing The Fuel Filler Lid103
Emergency Fuel Filler Lid Release105
Panorama Sunroof106
Sunshade107
Sliding The Sunroof107
Tilting The Sunroof107
Closing The Sunroof108
Resetting The Sunroof109
Steering Wheel110
Electric Power Steering (Eps)110
Tilt Steering111
Horn111
Mirrors112
Inside Rearview Mirror112
Automatic-Dimming Function113
Compass Function114
Programming Homelink116
Standard Programming116
Rolling Code Programming116
Operating Homelink117
Erasing Homelink® Buttons118
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button118
Outside Rearview Mirror119
Remote Control119
Folding The Outside Rearview Mirror120
Instrument Cluster121
Instrument Panel Illumination122
Ready Indicator122
Gauges122
Speedometer123
Engine Temperature Gauge123
Eco Guide Gauge124
Fuel Gauge124
Blue Drive Mode125
Trip Computer125
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Hev)126
Tripmeter (Mi. Or Km)126
Eco Level128
Total Eco Score Display130
Distance To Empty (Mi. Or Km)130
Fuel Economy130
Average Speed (Mph Or Km/H)131
Elapsed Time131
Vehicle Setting132
Eco Background Setting132
Auto Door Lock133
Two-Press Unlock133
Headlamp Delay133
Warnings And Indicators134
Ev Mode134
Service Indicator134
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light135
Turn Signal Indicator136
High Beam Indicator136
Tail Light Indicator136
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light136
Low Tire Pressure Telltale138
Automatic Transaxle Shift Indicator138
Charging System Warning Light139
Front Fog Light Indicator139
Immobilizer Indicator139
Low Fuel Level Warning Light140
Malfunction Indicator Light140
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light140
Esc Indicator141
Esc Off Indicator141
Cruise Indicator141
Warning On The Lcd Screen143
Key Is Not Detected143
Low Key Battery143
Press Brake Pedal To Start Engine144
Shift To "P"144
Remove Key144
Insert Key145
Press Start Button Again145
Shift To "P" To Start Engine145
Low Tire Pressure146
Low Washer Fluid146
Parking Assist Warning146
Check Brake147
Check Charging System147
Check Active Air Flap System147
State Of Charge148
Rear View Camera149
Hazard Warning Flasher149
Lighting150
Battery Saver Function150
Daytime Running Light150
Headlamp Welcome Function150
Lighting Contro151
Parking Light Position151
Headlight Position151
Auto Light Position152
High Beam Operation152
Turn Signals And Lane Change Signals153
Front Fog Light154
Wipers And Washers155
Windshield Wipers155
Windshield Washers156
Interior Light157
Map Lamp157
Trunk Lamp158
Glove Box Lamp158
Room Lamp158
Vanity Mirror Lamp159
Interior Lamp Auto Cut159
Defroster160
Rear Window Defroster160
Outside Rearview Mirror Defroster160
Automatic Climate Control System161
Automatic Heating And Air Conditioning162
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning163
Mode Selection164
Temperature Control165
Air Intake Control166
Fan Speed Control167
Air Conditioning168
Off Mode168
Economy Air Conditioning Button168
System Operation169
Climate Control Air Filter171
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging183
Defogging Logic185
Storage Compartments186
Center Console Storage186
Glove Box186
Sunglass Holder187
Interior Features187
Cup Holder187
Multi Box187
Sunvisor188
Power Outlet189
Digital Clock189
Clothes Hanger190
Floor Mat Anchor(S)190
Navigation System191
Bluetooth Hands-Free191
Audio System192
Antenna192
Steering Wheel Audio Control192
Fm Radio Reception193
How Vehicle Audio Works193
Am (Mw, Lw) Radio Reception194
Fm Radio Station194
Satellite Radio Reception195
Using A Cellular Phone Or A Two-Way Radio196
Care Of Disc196
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control197
Cd200
Using Usb205
Running Ipod208
Xm Satellite Radio210
Using Xm Satellite Radio211
Bluetooth Phone Operation213
What Is Bluetooth213
General Features213
Bluetooth Language Setting213
Receiving A Phone Call214
Talking On The Phone214
Bluetooth® Audio Music Streaming214
Phone Setup215
Connecting A Phone216
Changing Priority216
Deleting A Phone217
Advanced Menu217
Voice Recognition Activation218
Menu Tree218
Making A Phone Call219
Phone Book (In-Vehicle)220
Bluetooth® Audio Speaker Adaptation221
Key Matrix222
Driving Your Vehicle223
Before Driving225
Before Entering Vehicle225
Necessary Inspections225
Before Starting226
Engine Start/Stop Button227
Illuminated Engine Start/Stop Button227
Hev System Start/Stop Button Position227
Starting The Hybrid System228
Accelerator Pedal228
Automatic Transaxle231
Automatic Transaxle Operation231
Shift Lever231
Transaxle Ranges232
Shift Lock System234
Good Driving Practices235
Brake System236
Power Brakes236
Brake Pedal236
In The Event Of Brake Failure237
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator238
Parking Brake238
Applying The Parking Brake238
Releasing The Parking Brake238
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)240
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)241
Esc Operation242
Esc Off Button242
Indicator Light243
Esc Operation Off243
Hill-Start Assist Control (Hac)244
Good Braking Practices245
Cruise Control System246
To Set Cruise Control Speed247
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed247
To Decrease The Cruising Speed248
To Temporarily Accelerate With The Cruise Control On248
To Cancel Cruise Control, Do One Of The Following248
Economical Operation250
Special Driving Conditions252
Hazardous Driving Conditions252
Rocking The Vehicle252
Smooth Cornering253
Driving At Night253
Driving In The Rain254
Driving In Flooded Areas254
Highway Driving255
Winter Driving256
Snowy Or Icy Conditions256
Snow Tires256
Tire Chains257
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Coolant258
Check Battery And Cables258
Change To "Winter Weight" Oil If Necessary258
Check Spark Plugs And Ignition System258
To Keep Locks From Freezing259
Carry Emergency Equipment259
Use Approved Window Washer Anti-Freeze In System259
Don't Let Ice And Snow Accumulate Underneath259
Vehicle Load Limit260
Tire And Loading Information Label260
Certification Label263
Vehicle Weight265
Trailer Towing266
What To Do In An Emergency267
Road Warning268
In Case Of An Emergency While Driving268
If The Vehicle Stalls At A Crossroad Or Crossing268
If You Have A Flat Tire While Driving268
If Vehicle Stalls While Driving269
If Engine Turns Over Normally But Does Not Start269
If The Vehicle Will Not Start269
Emergency Starting270
Jump Starting270
Jump Starting Procedure271
Push-Starting272
If The Engine Overheats273
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)274
Changing A Tire With Tpms277
If You Have A Flat Tire279
Removing And Storing The Spare Tire280
Changing Tires280
Wheel Nut Tightening Torque283
Components Of The Tiremobilitykit289
Using The Tiremobilitykit290
Distributing The Sealant291
Producing The Tire Inflation Pressure291
Technical Data292
Towing293
Towing Service293
Maintenance294
Fuse Box295
Maintenance Services296
Owner's Responsibility296
Owner Maintenance Precautions296
Owner Maintenance298
Owner Maintenance Schedule298
Scheduled Maintenance Service300
Normal Maintenance Schedule301
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions311
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items312
Engine Oil315
Checking The Engine Oil Level315
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter316
Coolant317
Inverter Coolant317
Engine Coolant317
Changing The Coolant319
Brake Fluid320
Checking The Brake Fluid Level320
Washer Fluid321
Checking The Washer Fluid Level321
Checking The Parking Brake321
Air Cleaner322
Filter Replacement322
Filter Inspection323
Wiper Blades325
Blade Inspection325
Blade Replacement325
Front Windshield Wiper Blade326
Battery327
For Best Battery Service327
Battery Recharging328
Reset Items329
Tires And Wheels330
Tire Care330
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures330
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure331
Tire Rotation332
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance333
Tire Replacement334
Wheel Replacement335
Tire Traction335
Tire Maintenance335
Tire Sidewall Labeling336
Tire Terminology And Definitions339
All Season Tires341
Summer Tires341
Radial-Ply Tires342
Fuses343
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement344
Memory Fuse344
Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement345
Fuse/Relay Panel Description347
Inner Fuse Panel (Driver's Side Fuse Panel)348
Engine Compartment Main Fuse Panel350
Engine Compartment Main Fuse Panel (Engien Junction Fuses)352
Engine Compartment Sub Fuse Panel (Sub-Relay Box)352
Light Bulbs353
Front Side Marker / Position Light355
Head Light (High/Low)355
Front Turn Signal356
Side Repeater Light Bulb Replacement357
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement357
Rear Turn Signal357
Tail Light, Stop And Tail Light, Side Marker, Light Curtain358
High Mounted Stop Light Replacement359
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement360
Interior Light Bulb Replacement361
Appearance Care362
Exterior Care362
Finish Damage Repair363
Bright-Metal Maintenance363
Underbody Maintenance363
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance364
Corrosion Protection364
Keep Your Car Clean365
Keep Your Garage Dry366
Don't Neglect The Interior366
Keep Paint And Trim In Good Condition366
Interior Care366
Cleaning The Upholstery And Interior Trim367
Cleaning The Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing367
Cleaning The Interior Window Glass367
Emission Control System368
Specifications, Consumer Information, Reporting Safety Defects372
Dimensions374
Bulb Wattage374
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities376
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number377
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)378
Vehicle Certification Label378
Tire Specification And Pressure Label379
Engine Number379
Refrigerant Label379
Consumer Information380
Reporting Safety Defects Binding Arbitration381
Hybrid System Quick Reference382
Hyundai Hybrid System383
Display Of Hybrid System383
Sonata Hev Energy Flow385
Starting The Hybrid Vehicle387
The Components Of Hybrid Vehicle388
If An Accident Occurs394
When The Hybrid Vehicle Shuts Off394
Index395
Spare Tire402