2010 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual

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A
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG) System
(SRS)..................................................................................1-35
Curtain airbag .................................................................1-47
Driver's and passenger's front airbag ............................1-36
Occupant classification system ......................................1-41
Side impact airbag .........................................................1-46
Air Cleaner Filter ................................................................6-11
Air Conditioning
Care.................................................................................6-18
Operation............................................................ 1-101, 6-18
Switch............................................................................1-101
Antenna............................................................................1-110
Audio System
Audio remote control switch ...........................................1-95
CD (PA710S) ................................................................1-119
CDC (PA760S) .............................................................1-131
Radio, Set up, Volume control (PA710S, PA760S)
........................................................................... 1-115, 1-128
Running iPod (PA710S, PA760S) ................... 1-125, 1-138
Using USB (PA710S, PA760S) ........................ 1-121, 1-134
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ............1-104
Automatic-Dimming Mirror with Z-Nav™ Electronic Compass
Display and HomeLink
®
......................................................................................
1-79B
Battery .................................................................................6-24
Binding Arbitration .............................................................8-17
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .........................................2-12
Checking the brakes ......................................................6-17
Fluid.................................................................................6-17
Pedal clearance ..............................................................6-21
Pedal free-play ...............................................................6-20
Practices..........................................................................2-15
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ........................................... 1-3
C
California Perchlorate Notice ............................................5-10
Care of Discs ....................................................................1-114
Catalytic Converter ............................................................... 7-3
Center Console Compartment ...........................................1-77
Child Restraint System ......................................................1-27
Installing a child restraint system with
"Tether Anchorage" system ...........................................1-29
Securing a child restraint system with
"Child Seat Lower Anchor" system ...............................1-30
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock .......................................... 1-6
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................1-69
Climate Control Air Fiter ........................................ 1-109, 6-19
Clock ...................................................................................1-69
Clutch
Pedal free-play ...............................................................6-21

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Combination Light
Auto Light ........................................................................1-65
Headlight flasher ............................................................1-65
Headlight switch .............................................................1-64
High-beam switch ...........................................................1-65
Lane change signal ........................................................1-64
Parking light auto off ......................................................1-64
Turn signal operation .....................................................1-63
Consumer Information .......................................................8-14
Cooling Fans ......................................................................6-26
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior ......................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion .......................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ........................................................ 4-3
Cruise Control ....................................................................1-92
D
Day/night Inside Rearview Mirror ......................................1-78
Defrosting/Defogging.......................................................1-103
Door
Central door locks ............................................................ 1-6
Door locks ......................................................................... 1-4
Front door warning light .................................................1-91
Locking and unlocking front door with a key .................. 1-5
Drink Holder .......................................................................1-70
Driving
Economical driving .........................................................2-16
Smooth cornering ...........................................................2-17
Winter driving ..................................................................2-17E
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System ........................2-13
Emission Control System ..................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine ................................................ 2-3
Compartment (2.4 DOHC) ................................................ 6-2
Compartment (3.3 V6) ...................................................... 6-3
Coolant.............................................................................. 6-8
Coolant temperature gauge ...........................................1-58
If the engine overheats ..................................................... 3-4
Number............................................................................. 8-2
Oil ...................................................................................... 6-4
Starting.............................................................................. 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous! .................................. 2-2
F
Fan Speed Control ................................................. 1-97, 1-107
Fog Light
Front ................................................................................1-66
Front Seats
Active headrests .............................................................1-16
Adjustable front seats .....................................................1-14
Adjustable headrests ......................................................1-15
Adjusting seat forward and rearward .................. 1-14, 1-18
Adjusting seatback angle ..................................... 1-14, 1-18
Power driver's seat .........................................................1-17
Seat cushion height adjustment ......................... 1-17, 1-18
Seat warmer ....................................................................1-19

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Fuel
Capacity............................................................................ 9-2
Gauge..............................................................................1-58
Recommendations............................................................ 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ..............................................................1-87
Fuse Panel Description .....................................................6-37
Fuses..................................................................................6-22
G
General Checks ................................................................... 6-4
Glove Box ...........................................................................1-76
H
Hazard Warning System ....................................................1-68
Headlight
Aiming adjustment ..........................................................6-27
Replacement...................................................................6-28
Switch..............................................................................1-64
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control ................................................... 1-97, 1-108
Air intake control switch ..................................... 1-99, 1-107
Bi-level heating .............................................................1-100
Defrosting/Defogging....................................................1-103
Fan speed control (Blower Control) .................. 1-97, 1-107
Temperature control .......................................................1-96
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................1-87
Hood Release ....................................................................1-89
Horn....................................................................................1-91I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ............................1-50
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .......................1-69
Interior Light .......................................................................1-74
Intermittent Wiper ...............................................................1-67
J
Jump Starting ....................................................................... 3-3
K
Key ........................................................................................ 1-3
If you lose your keys ......................................................3-17
Positions............................................................................ 2-3
L
Light Bulb Watages ............................................................6-36
Light Bulbs Replacement ..................................................6-28
Lubrication Chart .................................................................. 9-4
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................ 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ................. 5-6
Scheduled maintenance.................................................. 5-4
Service requirements ........................................................ 5-2
Manual Heating and Cooling Control System ..................1-96

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Mirrors
Day/night inside rearview ...............................................1-78
Homelink mirror ..............................................................1-79
Outside rearview .............................................................1-77
Outside rearview mirror heater ......................................1-78
Multi Box .............................................................................1-76
O
Odometer............................................................................1-59
Outside Rearview Mirror ....................................................1-77
P
Parking Brake .....................................................................1-85
Power Adjustable Pedals ..................................................2-12
Power Outlets .....................................................................1-70
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................6-26
R
Rear Seat
Armrest ............................................................................1-92
Folding rear seatbacks ...................................................1-21
Warning...........................................................................1-21
Rear Window Defroster Switch .........................................1-68
Reporting Safety Defects ...................................................8-16
S
Seat
Front ................................................................................1-14
Rear.................................................................................1-20Seat Belts
3-Point system ................................................................1-25
Adjusting your seat belt ..................................................1-27
Care of seat belts ...........................................................1-24
Pre-tensioner seat belt ...................................................1-33
Precautions.....................................................................1-22
Seatback Pocket ................................................................1-71
Speedometer......................................................................1-59
Starting Procedure ............................................................... 2-5
Steering Wheel
Free-play.........................................................................6-20
Tilt and telescopic type ...................................................1-90
Tilt type ............................................................................1-90
Stereo Sound System ......................................................1-112
Sunglass Holder ................................................................1-75
Sun Visor ............................................................................1-89
Sunroof...............................................................................1-72
T
Tachometer.........................................................................1-59
Theft-Alarm System .............................................................. 1-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................... 3-5
Tires
All season tires ................................................................. 8-9
Balancing........................................................................8-10
Chains............................................................................... 8-9
Changing a flat tire .........................................................3-10
Checking the inflation pressure ....................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire .......................................................3-10
Information........................................................................ 8-2

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Maintenance...................................................................8-12
Pressure............................................................................ 8-3
Replacement...................................................................8-11
Rotation...........................................................................8-10
Sidewall labeling.............................................................. 8-5
Snow tires ......................................................................... 8-9
Spare tire .......................................................................... 3-9
Terminology and definitions ............................................. 8-7
Traction...........................................................................8-11
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ........................................................2-20
If your vehicle must be towed ........................................3-15
Transaxle
Automatic.......................................................................... 2-8
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ................................6-15
Manual.............................................................................. 2-6
Manual transaxle oil checking .......................................6-14
Trip Computer ....................................................................1-61
Trip Odometer ....................................................................1-60
Trunk Lid ............................................................................1-86
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................... 8-2
Vehicle Load Limit .............................................................2-24
Vehicle Specifications .......................................................... 9-1W
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................1-52
Warranties for Your Hyundai Vehicle ...............................8-13
Windows
Power..............................................................................1-12
Windshield Wiper and Washer ..........................................1-66
Intermittent wiper operation ............................................1-67
Mist wiper operation .......................................................1-67
Windshield washer operation ........................................1-67
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................................................6-12