2008 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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WINDOWS
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1. Driver's door power window switch
2. Front passenger's door power window switch
3. Rear passenger's door power window switch
(left side)
4. Rear passenger's door power window switch
(right side)
5. Window lock switch
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B060A01NF-GATPOWER WINDOWSThe power windows operate when the ignition
key is in the "ON" position. The main switches
are located on the driver's armrest and control
the front and rear windows on both sides of the
vehicle. The windows may be opened by de-
pressing the appropriate window switch and
closed by pulling up the switch. To open the
window on the driver's side, press the switch
halfway down. The window moves as long as
the switch is operated.
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Window lock (Driver's side)
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Auto Up/Down Window
(Driver's side)The auto up/down window is controlled by the
main switch on the driver's armrest.
To fully open the window automatically, press
the switch fully down. To fully close the window
automatically, pull the switch fully up. In auto-
matic operation, the window will fully open or
close even if you let go of the switch. To stop the
window at the desired position while the window
is in operation, pull up or depress and release
the switch to the opposite direction of the move-
ment.NOTE:If the battery has been recharged or discon-
nected, the auto up/down window system
must be reset as follows;
1. Turn the ignition key to "ON" position.
2. Pull up the driver's window switch until
the window is fully closed and continue
pulling up the driver's window switch
for at least 0.2 second.
If the auto up/down window is not reset, the
feature may not operate properly. Open
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In order to prevent operation of the passenger
front and rear windows, a window lock switch is
provided on the armrest of the driver's door. To
disable the power windows, press the window
lock switch. To revert to normal operation,
press the window lock switch a second time.

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WARNING:
o Passengers can be injured if their head,
hands or other body parts are trapped by
a closing window. Always check for
obstructions before raising any window.
o NEVER leave the ignition key in the ve-
hicle.
o NEVER leave any child unattended in the
vehicle. Even very young children may
inadvertently cause the vehicle to move,
entangle themselves in the windows, or
otherwise injure themselves or others.
o Do not attempt to operate the main switch
on the driver's door and a switch on
another door in opposing directions at
the same time. If this is done, the window
will stop and cannot be opened or closed.
WARNING:
o The automatic reverse feature for the
driver’s window is only active when the
“auto up” feature is used by fully pulling
up the switch. The automatic reverse
feature will not operate if the window is
raised using the halfway position on the
power window switch.
o Always check for obstructions before
raising any window to avoid injuries or
vehicle damage. If an object less than
0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter is caught
between the window glass and the up-
per window channel, the automatic re-
verse window may not detect the resis-
tance and will not stop and reverse direc-
tion.B060C02NF-AATAutomatic Reverse Window
(Driver's side)If the upward movement of the window is blocked
by an object or part of the body, the window will
detect the resistance and will stop upward
movement. The window will then lower approxi-
mately 11.8 in.(30cm) to allow the object to be
cleared.
NOTE:The power windows can be operated for 30
seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the "ACC" or "LOCK" positions, or removed
from the ignition switch.
If the front doors are opened during this 30
second period, the power windows can no
longer be operated without the ignition key
turned to the "ON" position.

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B080B03A-AATAdjusting Seat Forward and RearwardTo move the seat toward the front or rear, pull
the lock release lever upward. This will release
the seat on its track so you can move it forward
or rearward to the desired position. When you
find the position you want, release the lever and
slide the seat forward or rearward on its track
until it locks into the desired position and cannot
be moved further.
WARNING:
After adjusting the seat, always check that
it is securely locked into place by attempt-
ing to move the seat forward or reverse
without using the lock release lever. Sud-
den or unexpected movement of the driver's
seat could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle resulting in an accident.
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WARNING:
o Never adjust the driver’s seat while the
vehicle is moving. Any sudden or unex-
pected movement of the seat could cause
you to lose control of the vehicle result-
ing in an accident. Only adjust the
driver’s seat when the vehicle is station-
ary.
o Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to
the airbag. Position the seat so that you
can sit as far back as possible from the
airbag and still comfortably reach all
controls.
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B080C02A-AATAdjusting Seatback AngleTo recline the seatback, lean forward to take
your weight off it, then pull up on the recliner
control lever at the outside edge of the seat. Now
lean back until the desired seatback angle is
achieved. To lock the seatback into position,
release the recliner control lever.
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WARNING:
Riding with a reclined seatback increases
your chance of serious or fatal injuries in
the event of a collision or sudden stop. The
protection of your restraint system (seat
belts and airbags) is greatly reduced by
reclining your seat. Seat belts must be snug
against your hips and chest to work prop-
erly. The more the seatback is reclined, the
greater the chance that an occupant's hips
will slide under the lap belt or the occupant's
neck will strike the shoulder belt. Drivers
and passengers should always sit well back
in their seats, properly belted, and with the
seatbacks upright.
B080D02JM-AATAdjustable HeadrestsHeadrests are designed to help reduce the risk
of neck injuries.
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower the
headrest, push it down while pressing the lock
knob. To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the lock knob while pulling
upward. This should only be done when the seat
is not occupied.
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B083D01NF-AATActive HeadrestsThe active headrest is designed to move for-
ward and upward during a rear impact. This
helps to prevent the driver's and front
passenger's head from moving backward and
thus helps prevent neck injuries.
B081D01NF-AATAdjusting Headrest Forward and Rear-
wardThe headrest may be adjusted forward to three
different positions by pulling the headrest for-
ward. To adjust the headrest rearward, pull it
fully forward to the farthest position and release
it. Adjust the headrest so that it properly sup-
ports the head and neck.
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WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of an
accident the headrest should be ad-
justed so the middle of the headrest is at
the same height as the top of the
occupant's eyes. For this reason, the
use of a cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback is not recom-
mended.
o Do not operate the vehicle with the head-
rests removed as injury to the occupants
may occur in the event of an accident.
Headrests may provide protection against
neck injuries when properly adjusted.
o Do not adjust the headrest height while
the vehicle is in motion.
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B080E01Y-AATLumbar Support Control
(Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)To adjust the lumbar support, turn the handle on
the outboard or left side of the seat. To increase
the amount of lumbar support, pull the lever
forward. To decrease it, push the lever toward
the rear.
1. Minimum support
2. Maximum support
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B090A02Y-AATPOWER DRIVER'S SEAT (If Installed)The driver's seat can be adjusted by using the
control knobs on the left side of the seat. Before
driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so
as to easily control the steering wheel, pedals
and switches on the instrument panel.
CAUTION:
Do not operate two knobs at the same time.
WARNING:
o Never adjust a driver’s seat while the
vehicle is moving. Any sudden or unex-
pected movement of the seat could cause
you to lose control of the vehicle result-
ing in an accident. Only adjust the
driver’s seat when the vehicle is station-
ary.
o Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to
the airbag. Position the seat so that you
can sit as far back as possible from the
airbag and still comfortably reach all
controls.
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B080F01NF-GATSeat Height Adjustment
(Driver's Seat Only)To raise or lower the seat, raise or lower the
control lever to the desired seat height.
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B090D01NF-AATAdjusting Seatback AnglePull the upper portion of the control knob forward
or backward to recline the seatback to the
desired position. Release the control knob and
the seatback will remain in that position.
B090C01Y-AATSeat Cushion Height AdjustmentMove the front portion of the control knob up or
down to raise or lower the front part of the seat
cushion. Move the rear portion of the control
knob up or down to raise or lower the rear part
of the seat cushion.
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B090B01NF-GATAdjusting Seat Forward and RearwardPull the control knob forward or backward to
move the seat forward or backward to the
desired position. Release the control knob and
the seat will remain at that position.
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