2008 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
CORROSION PREVENTION & APPEARANCE CARE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS &
BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (I)
B250A01NF-AAT
B250A01NF-A

F9 1. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Switch
2. Power Adjustable Pedals Switch (If Installed)
3. Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch)
4. Hood Release Lever
5. Steering Wheel Tilt Lever (If Installed)
6. Front Seat Warmer (If Installed)
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor
on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster,
instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these
areas, wash them with water immediately.
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7. Power Outlet (If Installed)
8. Ashtray
9. Cigarette Lighter
10.Digital Clock
11."PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" Indicator (If Installed)
12.Hazard Warning Switch

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (II)
B250B01NF-AAT
B250A02NF-A

F11 1. Fuse Box
2. Multi Box
3. Instrument Cluster
4. Multi-Function Light/Front Fog Light Switch
5. Audio Remote Control Switch (If Installed)
6. Horn and Driver's Airbag
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
8. Cruise Control Switch
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor
on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster,
instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these
areas, wash them with water immediately.
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9. Audio System (If Installed)
10. Passenger's Airbag
11. Glove Box
12. Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel
13. Shift Lever
14. Parking Brake Lever
15. Drink Holder
16. Center Console

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
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B255A02NF-AATINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
High Beam Indicator Light
Door Ajar Warning LightSeat Belt Reminder Light and ChimeTurn Signal Indicator Lights
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If Installed)
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
SRS (Airbag) Warning Light
Cruise Indicator Light Check Engine - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator
Lights
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning LightFront Fog Light Indicator Light (If Installed)
Cruise SET Indicator LightLow Fuel Level Warning Light
Trunk Lid Open Warning Light
* More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-52.
Low Tire Pressure Telltale (If Installed)
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction
Telltale (If Installed)

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Fuel Recommendations.................................................... 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai......................................... 1-3
Keys ................................................................................... 1-3
Door Locks ........................................................................ 1-4
Theft-Alarm System .......................................................... 1-8
Windows..........................................................................1-11
Seats................................................................................1-14
Seat Belts ........................................................................1-21
Child Restraint System ....................................................1-28
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG)
System (SRS) ................................................................1-36
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights .........................1-50
Warning and Indicator Lights..........................................1-52
Trip Computer .................................................................1-59
Multi-Function Light Switch .............................................1-62
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ............................1-65
Sunroof............................................................................1-71
Mirror...............................................................................1-78
Homelink Mirror ...............................................................1-80
Hood Release ..................................................................1-90
Cruise Control..................................................................1-94
Heating and Cooling Control ...........................................1-98
Antenna ........................................................................1-115
Stereo Sound System ..................................................1-116
Audio System................................................................1-119
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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B010A01NF-A
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION:
Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems that
are caused by the use of fuels containing
methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxy-
gen Content 2.7% weight.)
B010B01A-AATWhat About Gasohol?Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gasoline
and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol) may be used
in your Hyundai. However, if your engine devel-
ops driveability problems, the use of 100%
unleaded gasoline is recommended. Fuels with
unspecified quantities of alcohol, or alcohols
other than ethanol, should not be used.
B010A02NF-AATUse Unleaded GasolineUnleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane
Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher must be used in your Hyundai.
B010C01A-AATUse of MTBEHyundai recommends that fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) should not
be used in your Hyundai.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle per-
formance and produce vapor lock or hard
starting.
B010D01A-AATDo Not Use MethanolFuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should
not be used in your Hyundai. This type of fuel
can reduce vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system.
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UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
WARNING:
o Do not "top off" after the nozzle auto-
matically shuts off when refueling.
o Tighten the cap until it clicks, otherwise
the "
" light will illuminate.
o Always check that the fuel cap is in-
stalled securely to prevent fuel spillage
in the event of an accident.