2009 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual

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Trunk Lid Emergency Latch ReleaseYour vehicle is equipped with a glow-in-
the dark emergency trunk release lever
located inside the trunk. It will glow after the
trunk is closed. When pulled, this lever will
release the trunk latch mechanism and
open the trunk.
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WARNING:
The trunk lid should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in
motion. If it is left open or ajar, poisonous
exhaust gases may enter the car and
serious illness or death may result. See
additional warnings concerning exhaust
gases on page 2-2.
TRUNK LIDB540A01S-AATRemote Trunk Lid ReleaseTo open the trunk lid, pull up the lid release
lever.
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press
down on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk
lid is securely fastened, always check by
trying to pull it up again.
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WARNING:
o If a person becomes locked in the
trunk, pull the emergency trunk
release lever of the inside panel in the
trunk to open the trunk lid.
o Keep cars locked and keys out of the
reach of children. HYUNDAI recom-
mends parents teach children about
the emergency trunk release lever in
their vehicle and how to open the trunk
lid if they are accidentally locked in
the trunk.
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP
LIGHTB550A02Y-AATIn addition to the lower-mounted rear stop
lights on either side of the car, the high
mounted rear stop light in the center of the
rear window also lights when the brakes
are applied.
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REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RE-
LEASEB560A04Y-AATThe fuel-filler lid may be opened from
inside the vehicle by pushing the fuel-filler
lid opener switch located on the driver's
door.NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because
ice has formed around it, tap lightly or
push on the lid to break the ice and
release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If
necessary, spray around the lid with an
approved de-icer fluid (do not use
radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle
to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
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WARNING:
- When using a portable fuel container,
be sure to place the container on the
ground while refueling. Static elec-
tricity discharge from the container
can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
While starting refueling, contact
should be maintained until the filling
is complete.
- Do not use cellular phones around a
gas station. The electric current or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can ignite fuel vapors caus-
ing a fire.
- When refueling, always turn the en-
gine off. Sparks by engine compart-
ment electrical equipment can ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire. After re-
fueling, check to make sure the fuel
filler cap is securely closed, and
then start the engine.
- Do not smoke or try to light cigarettes
around a gas station. Automotive
fuels are flammable.
o After refueling, make sure the fuel
cap is installed securely to prevent
fuel spillage in the event of an accident
o Tighten the cap until it clicks, otherwise
the "
" light will illuminate
o If you open the fuel filler cap during
high ambient temperatures, a slight
"pressure sound" may be heard. This
is normal and not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
turn it slowly.
o Do not "top off" after the nozzle auto-
matically shuts off when refueling.
o Automotive fuels are flammable/ex-
plosive materials. When refueling,
please note the following guidelines
carefully.
- Before touching the fuel nozzle or
fuel filler cap, have one's hands in
contact with metal parts away from
the filler neck to discharge static
electricity.
- Do not get back in the vehicle while
refueling. Do not operate anything
that can produce static electricity.
Static electricity discharge can ignite
fuel vapors resulting in an explosion.
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WARNING:
o Gasoline vapors are dangerous.
Before refueling, always stop the
engine and never smoke or allow
sparks and open flames near the filler
area.
o Never operate your vehicle without a
filler cap properly installed, flammable
vapors and gasoline could leak out in
dangerous situations such as a
collision or rollover. If the filler cap
must be replaced, only use genuine
Hyundai replacement parts.
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B560B01L-GATManual Fuel Filler Lid ReleaseIf the fuel filler lid cannot be opened using
the remote opener, a manual opener
handle is located inside the trunk on the left
side. Open the fuel filler lid by pulling on
this handle as shown in the illustration.
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HOOD RELEASEB570A01NF-GAT1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the
hood.2. Pull the secondary latch up and lift the
hood.
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SUN VISORB580A01NF-AATYour Hyundai is equipped with sun visors
to give the driver and front passenger
either frontal or sideward shade. To reduce
glare or to shut out direct rays of the sun,
turn the sun visor down.
Vanity mirrors are provided on the back of
the sun visor for the driver and front pas-
senger.NOTE:The Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) label containing useful information
can be found on the back of each sun
visor.
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WARNING:
o Do not place the sun visor in such a
manner that it obscures visibility of
the roadway, traffic or other objects.
o Do not move the sun visor out to cover
the side window if there is an item
attended to it such as a garage door
remote control, pens, air fresheners
or the like. These objects could cause
injury if the curtain airbag is deployed.
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3. Raise the hood by hand.
When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING:
o Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. If it is not latched, the
hood could fly open while the vehicle
is being driven, causing a total loss of
visibility, which might result in an ac-
cident.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood
in the raised position, as vision is
obstructed and the hood could fall or
be damaged.

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B600B01NF-GATTilt and telescopic type
(If Installed)To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Push the lever downward fully to unlock.
2. Adjust upward or downward and
forward or backward to set the steering
wheel to the desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten the
lever by pulling it upward.
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STEERING WHEELB600A01NF-GATTilt typeTo adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. After adjustment, release the lever.
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B500B01B-GATIlluminated Vanity MirrorOpening the lid of the vanity mirror will
automatically turn on the mirror light.
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FRONT DOOR WARNING
LIGHTB620A01S-AATA red light comes on when the front door is
opened. The purpose of this light is to
assist when you get in or out and also to
warn passing vehicles.
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CAUTION:
After adjusting the steering wheel, try
moving it up and down to make sure it is
locked in position.
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WARNING:
Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while driving as this may result in
loss of control of the vehicle and serious
injury or death.
HORNB610A01L-GATPress the pad on the steering wheel to
sound the horn.
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B660B02NF-AATTo Set the Cruise Speed1. Pull the cruise control ON/OFF switch.
The "CRUISE" indicator light in the in-
strument cluster will illuminate. This
turns the system on.
2. Accelerate to desired cruising speed
above 40 km/h (25 mph).
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REAR SEAT ARMRESTB611A01Y-AATThis armrest is located in the center of the
rear seatback.
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CRUISE CONTROLB660A02S-AATThe cruise control system provides auto-
matic speed control for your comfort when
driving on straight, open freeways, toll
roads, or other noncongested highways.
This system is designed to function above
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).NOTE:Cruise control is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or other bad weather
conditions.