2009 Hyundai Sonata air condition

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AUTOMATIC HEATING AND COOLING CONTROL SYSTEMB970A01Y-AAT(If lnstalled)Your Hyundai is equipped with an auto-
matic heating and cooling control system
controlled by simply setting the desired
temperature.
B970B01NF-AATHeating and Cooling Controls1. Fan speed control button
2. Air conditioning button
3. Air intake control button
4. Front windshield defrost button
5. AUTO (automatic control) button
6. OFF button7. Passenger's temperature control button
8. Rear window defrost button
9. Mode selection button
10. A/C display
11. Dual temperature control selection
button
12. Driver's temperature control button
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B970C01NF-AATAutomatic OperationThe FATC (Full Automatic Temperature
Control) system automatically controls
heating and cooling as follows:
1. Push the "AUTO" switch. The indicator
light will illuminate confirming that the
Face, Floor and/or Bi-Level modes as
well as the blower speed and air
conditioner will be controlled
automatically.
And, the air conditioning will operate if
ambient temperature is higher than
35°F(1.5°C) and automatically turns off
if the ambient temperature drops below
33°F(0.6°C).2. Push the "TEMP" button to set the de-
sired temperature.
The temperature will increase to the
maximum "HI" by pushing the up button.
The temperature will decrease to the
minimum "LO" by pushing the down
button.
NOTE:If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, the temperature mode will
reset to Centigrade degrees.
This is a normal condition and you can
change the temperature mode from Cen-
tigrade to Fahrenheit as follows;
Press the "OFF" and "AUTO " button
simultaneously for 3 seconds.
The display shows that the unit of tem-
perature is adjusted to Centigrade or
Fahrenheit (°C
→ →→ →
→ °F or °F
→ →→ →
→ °C).
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B980B01NF-GATFan Speed ControlThe fan speed can be set to the desired
speed by pressing the fan speed control
button. The higher the fan speed is, the
more air is delivered. Pressing the "OFF"
button turns off the fan.
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B670C03Y-AATAir Intake Control SwitchThis is used to select fresh outside air or
recirculation of inside air.
To change the air intake control mode
(Fresh mode, Recirculation mode), push
the control button.
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FRESH MODE
The indicator light on the button
goes on when the air intake
control is in fresh mode.
RECIRCULATION MODE
The indicator light on the button
is illuminated when the air intake
control is in recirculation mode.
With the "Fresh" mode selected,
air enters the vehicle from the
outside and is heated or cooled
according to the function
selected.
With the "Recirculation" mode selected,
air from within the passenger compart-
ment will be drawn through the heating
system and heated or cooled according to
the function selected.NOTE:It should be noted that prolonged opera-
tion of the heating system in "recircula-
tion" mode will give rise to fogging of the
windshield and side windows and the air
within the passenger compartment will
become stale. In addition, prolonged use
of the air conditioning with the "Recircu-
lation" mode selected may result in the
air within the passenger compartment
becoming excessively dry.

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Floor-Defrost Level (A, C, E, D) *
1
When selecting the "Floor-Defrost" mode,
the indicator light will come on and the air
will be discharged through the windshield
defroster nozzle, the floor vents, side
defroster nozzle and side ventilator.
If any of the temperature control switch, the
blower fan control switch, or the defrost
switch is selected in "Floor-Defrost" mode,
the A/C will turn on automatically and
"Fresh" mode will be activated.
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B980F01NF-AATDefrost Switch
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Type A
When the "Defrost" button is pressed, the
fresh mode will be automatically selected
and the air will be discharged through the
windshield defroster nozzle, side defroster
nozzle and side ventilator. To assist in
defrosting, the air conditioning will oper-
ate if ambient temperature is higher than
35°F(1.5°C) and automatically turns off if
the ambient temperature drops below
33°F(0.6°C).Type B
B760A01NF-AATCLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER
UNIT) (If Installed)The climate control air filter is located in the
right side of the instrument panel.
It operates to decrease the amount of pol-
lutants entering the car.
To replace the climate control air filter,
refer to page 6-19.
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Inside of
a vehicle
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ANTENNAB870D01Y-AATGlass AntennaWhen the radio power switch is turned on
while the ignition key is in either the "ON"
or "ACC" position, your car will receive
both AM and FM broadcast signals through
the antenna in the rear window glass.
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CAUTION:
o Do not clean the inner side of the rear
window glass with an abrasive type of
glass cleaner or use a scraper to
remove foreign deposits from the
inner surface of the glass as this may
cause damage to the antenna
elements.
o Avoid adding metallic coatings to the
rear window glass, such as Ni, Cd, etc.
These can disturb receiving AM and
FM broadcast signals.
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CAUTION:
o Replace the filter every 10,000 miles
(15,000 km) or once a year.
If the car is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty, rough roads,
more frequent climate control air filter
inspections and changes are re-
quired.
o When the air flow rate is suddenly
decreased, the system should be
checked at an authorized dealer.
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STEREO SOUND SYSTEMB750A02A-AATHow Car Audio Works
AM broadcasts can be received at greater
distances than FM broadcasts. This is
because AM radio waves are transmitted
at low frequencies. These long, low
frequency radio waves can follow the
curvature of the earth rather than travelling
straight out into the atmosphere. In addition,
they curve around obstructions so that
they can provide better signal coverage. AM and FM radio signals are broadcast
from transmitter towers located around
your city. They are intercepted by the radio
antenna on your car. This signal is then
received by the radio and sent to your car
speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached
your vehicle, the precise engineering of
your audio system ensures the best
possible quality reproduction. However,
in some cases the signal coming to your
vehicle may not be strong and clear. This
can be due to factors such as the distance
from the radio station, closeness of other
strong radio stations or the presence of
buildings, bridges or other large
obstructions in the area.FM broadcasts are transmitted at high fre-
quencies and do not bend to follow the
earth's surface. Because of this, FM broad-
casts generally begin to fade at short
distances from the station. Also, FM signals
are easily affected by buildings, mountains,
or other obstructions. These can result in
certain listening conditions which might
lead you to believe a problem exists with
your radio. The following conditions are
normal and do not indicate radio trouble: Ionosphere
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AM reception
Mountains
BuildingsUnobstructed
area FM radio station
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o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary
weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel
economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than
necessary. If you are waiting (and not in
traffic), turn off your engine and restart
only when you're ready to go.
o Remember, your Hyundai does not re-
quire extended warm-up. After the en-
gine has started, allow the engine to run
for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing the
vehicle in gear. In very cold weather,
however, give your engine a slightly
longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in too high
a gear resulting in the engine bucking.
If this happens, shift to a lower gear.
Over-revving is racing the engine
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoided
by shifting at the recommended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The
air conditioning system is operated by
engine power so your fuel economy is
reduced when you use it. o Take care of your tires. Keep them
inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at least
once a month.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned
correctly. Improper alignment can result
from hitting curbs or driving too fast over
irregular surfaces. Poor alignment
causes faster tire wear and may also
result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your car
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in Section 5. If you drive your
car in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see Section 5
for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum
service, your Hyundai should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the car. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to cor-
rosion.
DRIVING FOR ECONOMYC140A02A-AATYou can save fuel and get more miles from
your car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain
a steady cruising speed. Don't race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to that of the other traffic so you
don't have to change speeds unneces-
sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe distance
from other vehicles so you can avoid
unnecessary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster
you drive, the more fuel your car uses.
Driving at a moderate speed, especially
on the highway, is one of the most
effective ways to reduce fuel
consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
This can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these
components. In addition, driving with
your foot resting on the brake pedal may
cause the brakes to overheat, which
reduces their effectiveness and may
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C190F01Y-GATTrailer or Vehicle Towing Tips1. Before towing, check hitch and safety
chain connections as well as proper
operation of the trailer running lights,
brake lights, and turn signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. (Less than 60 mph)
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than
normal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking efficiency
and electrical charging performance,
do not tow a trailer with the transaxle in
fifth gear (manual transaxle).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to
prevent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pressure of
all tires on the trailer and your car. Low
tire pressure can seriously affect the
handling. Also check the spare tire.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more
affected by crosswind and buffeting.
When being passed by a large vehicle,
keep a constant speed and steer straight
ahead. If there is too much wind
buffeting, slow down to get out of the
other vehicle's air turbulence.
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lbs(kg)
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100 (45)
- With3.3L
Brake 2.4L
Without BrakeMaximum Towable Weight
Trailer
1000 (450)
1000 (450)
500 (225)
CAUTION:
The following specifications are recom-
mended when towing a trailer. The loaded
trailer weight cannot safely exceed the
values in the chart below.
WARNING:
o Improperly loading your vehicle and
trailer can seriously affect its steer-
ing and braking performance causing
a crash which could cause serious
injury or death.
o Towing a trailer affects vehicle han-
dling and braking.
o Drive more slowly when towing a trailer
and allow more distance when
braking.
o Be careful when driving in slippery
and windy conditions.
o Be careful when turning and while
driving up and down hills. 3. The front or rear axle weight must not
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identi-
fication plate (see page 8-2). It is
possible that your towing package
does not exceed the GVWR but
exceeds the GAWR. Improper trailer
loading and/or too much luggage in
the trunk can overload the rear axle.
Redistribute the load and check the
axle weight again.