2009 Hyundai Sonata ica

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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 ...............................................1-26
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG)
System (SRS) ...........................................................1-34
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...................... 1-48
Warning and Indicator Lights......................................1-50
Trip Computer.............................................................1-58
Multi-Function Light Switch .........................................1-60
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ........................1-63
Sunroof.......................................................................1-69
Mirror...........................................................................1-75
Homelink Mirror...........................................................1-77
Hood Release .............................................................1-87
Cruise Control.............................................................1-91
Heating and Cooling Control .......................................1-96
Antenna.....................................................................1-110
Stereo Sound System...............................................1-112
Audio System............................................................1-115
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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 con-
taining methanol or fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over
15.0% vol. (Oxygen 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 develops 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 performance 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
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.

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KEYS
BREAKING IN YOUR NEW
HYUNDAI
B010F01A-AATOperation in Foreign CountriesIf you are going to drive your Hyundai in
another country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.B010E01A-AATGasolines for Cleaner AirTo help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai
recommends that you use gasolines
treated with detergent additives, which
help prevent deposit formation in the
engine. These gasolines will help the
engine run cleaner and enhance perfor-
mance of the Emission Control System.
B020A01S-AATDuring the First 1,200 Miles (2,000
Km)No formal "break-in" procedure is required
with your new Hyundai. However, you can
contribute to the economical operation
and durability of your Hyundai by observing
the following recommendations during the
first 1,200 miles (2,000 km).
o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/
h).
o While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute) between
2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start
quickly or depress the accelerator pedal
fully.
o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to
avoid hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words,
don't drive so slowly in too high a gear
that the engine "bucks":shift to a lower
gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your
speed from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200
miles (2,000 km) of operation.
B030A01NF-GATFor greater convenience, your Hyundai
has two master keys and a sub key. The
master keys will open all locks on your
vehicle. The sub key will only function in
the ignition and the door locks.
Leaving your sub key with a parking
attendant will ensure that your vehicle's
trunk, trunk lid release, glove box compart-
ment and rear trunk access may not be
unlocked in your absence.NOTE:Before leaving your sub key with a
parking attendant, make sure that the
lock knobs of the rear seatback lock and
the trunk lid lock are switched to the
"LOCK" position.
B030A01NF-A
Master key Sub key

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WARNING:
Be careful not to pull the inside door
handle while driving. If you pull the inside
door handle, the door can be opened and
you may be ejected from the vehicle and
can be injured or killed. o The driver's and front passenger's
doors can be opened by pulling the
inside door handle even if the front
portion of the driver's or front
passenger's central door locking
switch has been depressed to lock
the doors.
o If the door is locked/unlocked mul-
tiple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop operat-
ing temporarily in order to protect the
circuit and prevent damage to sys-
tem components.
D050400ANFAuto door lock/unlock feature
(If Installed)o All doors will be automatically locked
when shifting the transaxle shift lever
out of P(Park).
o All doors will be automatically unlocked
when shifting the transaxle shift lever
into P(Park).NOTE:An authorized Hyundai dealer can acti-
vate or deactivate the auto door lock/
unlock features.
If you want to activate or deactivate the
auto door lock/unlock features, consult
an authorized Hyundai dealer.
B070F02NF-AATKEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
CAUTION:Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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ONF048011L
NOTE:This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEMB070A01A-AATThis system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorized entry into the
car. This system is operated in three stages
: the first is the "Armed" stage, the second
is the "Alarm" stage and the third is the
"Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the system
provides an audible alarm with blinking of
the turn signal lights.B070B02NF-AATArmed Stage
HMR
Park the car and stop the engine. Arm the
system as described below.
1) Remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch.
NOTE:The transmitter will not work if any of
following occur:
- The ignition key is in ignition switch.
- You exceed the operating distance
limit (10 m).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work cor-
rectly, open and close the door with the
ignition key. If you have a problem with
the transmitter, contact an authorized
Hyundai Dealer.NOTE:Keep the transmitter away from water or
any liquid. If the keyless entry system is
inoperative due to exposure to water or
liquids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer vehicle warranty.
Locking doors1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK (1)" button on the trans-
mitter.
3. At the same time, all doors lock and the
turn signal lights will blink once to
indicate that the system is armed.Unlocking doors1. Push the "UNLOCK (2)" button on the
transmitter.
2. At the same time, the driver's door
unlocks and the turn signal lights will
blink twice to indicate that the system is
disarmed.NOTE:If you wish to unlock all the doors, press
the "UNLOCK" button on the transmitter
again within 4 seconds.Releasing the trunk lidPush the trunk lid release button (3) on the
transmitter for longer than 1 second.

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2) Make sure that the engine hood and
trunk lid are closed and latched.
3) Lock the doors using the transmitter of
the keyless entry system or key.
After completion of the steps above, the
turn signal lights will blink once and the
system will be armed.
The system can also be armed by locking
the doors with the key; however, the turn
signal lights are not operated.
If any door, trunk lid or engine hood is not
opened or the ignition key is not inserted
in the ignition switch within 30 seconds,
the system will be rearmed.NOTE:1) If any door, trunk lid or engine hood
remains open, the system will not be
armed.
2) If this happens, rearm the system as
previously described.NOTE:Do not arm the system until all passen-
gers have left the car. If the system is
armed while a passenger(s) remains in
the car, the alarm may be activated when
the remaining passenger(s) leaves the
car.
B075D01CM-AATDisarmed StageIf the following conditions are met, the
system will be disarmed.
o When the doors are unlocked with the
transmitter or the ignition key.
After depressing unlock button, you
must open the doors within 30 seconds
or all doors will automatically lock again
and theft-alarm system will be armed.
o When the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position.
The turn signal lights will blink twice when
the door is unlocked with the transmitter.
The alarm will be deactivated when:
o The lock/unlock button on the transmit-
ter is pressed.
o The doors are unlocked with the igni-
tion key.
o The ignition switch is in the "ON" posi-
tion for 30 seconds.NOTE:When the system is disarmed while the
"DOOR" button of the interior light is
depressed, the interior light will illumi-
nate for 30 seconds.
B070C01NF-AATAlarm StageThe alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the car is parked
and the system is armed.
1) A front or rear door is opened without
using the transmitter or the ignition key.
2) The trunk lid is opened without using
the transmitter or the ignition key.
3) The engine hood is opened.
The alarming horn will sound and the turn
signal lights will blink continuously for 27
seconds (This will repeat 2 times). To turn
off the system, unlock the door or trunk lid
with the transmitter or the ignition key.
CAUTION:
Avoid trying to start the engine while the
system is armed.
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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 depressing
the appropriate window switch and closed
by pulling up the switch. To open the win-
dow on the driver's side, press the switch
halfway down. The window moves as long
as the switch is operated.
ONF048014N-1
Window lock (Driver's side)
ONF048015L
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 automatic operation, the win-
dow 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
movement.NOTE:If the battery has been recharged or
disconnected, 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 win-
dow switch for at least 0.2 second.
If the auto up/down window is not reset,
the feature may not operate properly. Open Close
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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SEAT BELTSB150B04Y-AATInfant or Small ChildAll 50 states have child restraint laws. You
should be aware of the specific
requirements in your state. Child and/or
infant safety seats must be properly placed
and installed in the rear seat. Information
about the use of these restraints begins on
page 1-26.
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B150A02S-AATSEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:All occupants of the vehicle must wear
their seat belts at all times. Seat belts
and child restraints reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injuries for all occupants
in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
Without a seat belt, occupants could be
shifted too close to a deploying airbag,
strike the interior structure or be thrown
from the vehicle. Properly worn seat
belts greatly reduce these hazards. Even
with advanced airbags, unbelted
occupants can be severely injured by a
deploying airbag. Always follow the
precautions about seat belts, airbags
and occupant safety contained in this
manual.
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WARNING:
Every person in your vehicle needs to be
properly restrained at all times, including
infants and children. Never hold a child
in your arms or lap when riding in a
vehicle. The violent forces created
during a crash will tear the child from
your arms and throw the child against
the interior. Always use a child restraint
appropriate for your child's height and
weight, see page 1-26.NOTE:Small children are best protected from
injury in an accident when properly re-
strained in the rear seat by a child
restraint system that meets the
requirements of the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards. Before buying
any child restraint system, make sure
that it has a label certifying that it meets
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213. The restraint must be appropriate
for your child's height and weight. Check
the label on the child restraint for this
information. See information beginning
on page 1-28.
B150C02A-AATLarger ChildrenChildren who are too large for child restraint
systems should always occupy the rear
seat and use the available lap/shoulder
belts. The lap portion should be fastened
snug on the hips and as low as possible.
Check belt fit periodically. A child's
squirming could put the belt out of position.
Children are afforded the most safety in the
event of an accident when they are
restrained by a proper restraint system in
the rear seat. If a larger child (over age 13)
must be seated in the front seat, the child
should be securely restrained by the
available lap/shoulder belt and the seat
should be placed in the rearmost position.
Children under the age of 13 should be
restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER
place a child under the age of 13 in the front
seat. NEVER place a rear facing child seat
in the front seat of a vehicle.