2009 Hyundai Sonata boot

Features of your vehicle
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Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)
This light comes on when the front fog lights are ON.
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Shift pattern indicators(if equipped)
The indicator displays to show the auto-
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Charging system warning
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electricalcharging system.
If the warning light comes on while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera-
tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob- lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer correct the problem
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Boot lid open warning light
This warning light illuminates when the boot lid is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.
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Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a door is not closed securely with the igni-
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Immobiliser indicator
(if equipped)
This light illuminates when the immobilis-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.

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In the DOOR position, the light comes on
when any door is opened regardless of
the ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked by the trans-
mitter, the light comes on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds as long as any door is
not open. The light goes out gradually
after approximately 30 seconds if the
door is closed. However, if the ignition
switch is ON or all doors are locked, the
light will turn off immediately.
If a door is opened, the light stays on for
about 20 minutes. However, if a door is
opened with the ignition switch in the ON
position, the light stays on continuously. D210300ANF-EA
Luggage room lamp The luggage room lamp comes on when the boot lid is opened.D210500AUN
Glove box lamp (if equipped)
The glove box lamp comes on when the
glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must be
ON for the glove box lamp to function.
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Driving your vehicle
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Starting the petrol engine
1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
WARNING - Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause anaccident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for theautomatic transaxle and set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occurif these precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci-dent.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and acceler-
ator pedal, and the clutch (ifequipped).
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in motion, do not attempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. Iftraffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position while the vehicle is still moving and turn the ignitionswitch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - PETROL ENGINE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Power steering pump, belt and hoses I I I I I I I I
Driveshaft and boots I I I I
Tyre (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R R R R R R R R
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
III IIRI I
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - PETROL ENGINE
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The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Engine oil and engine oil filter R Every 7,500 km or 6 months A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I K
Air cleaner filter R C, E
Spark plugs R B, H
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 100,000 km C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 40,000 km A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I C, D, E, F, G
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition Replace more frequently
depending on the condition

Maintenance
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Severe driving conditions
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving in dusty, rough roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials
E : Driving in sandy areas
F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C (90°F) G : Driving in mountainous areas
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow-
ing
J : Driving in very cold weather
K : Driving over 170 km/h
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Front suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors I C, D, E, G, H
Drum brakes and linings (if equipped) I C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake I C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots I C, D, E, F, G, H, I
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R C, E
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 Km×1,000
15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Power steering pump, belt and hoses I I I I I I I I
Drive shaft and boots I I I I I I I I
Tyre (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RRR RRRRR
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped) I I I I I R I I
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - DIESEL ENGINE
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The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
MAINTENANCE ITEM Maintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
Engine oil and engine oil filter R Every 7,500 km or 6 months
A, B, C, F, G,
H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter R C, E
Engine timing belt 2.0L Diesel R Every 75,000 km or 60 months D, E, F, G
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 100,000 km C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 40,000 km A, C, D, E, F
G, H, I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I C, D, E, F, G
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition