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Hyundai 2012 Sonata Owner's Manual

Hyundai 2012 Sonata Owner's Manual (412 pages)

Brand: Hyundai | Category: Automobile | Size: 7.33 MB

Table of Contents

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
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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