2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Hybrid system warning do not drive

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Maintenance
Aluminum or chrome wheel mainte-
nance
The aluminum or chrome wheels are
coated with a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polish-
ing compound, solvent, or wire brushes
on aluminum or chrome wheels. They
may scratch or damage the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral deter-
gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads. This helps pre-
vent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with high-
speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any cleaners containing
alkaline or acid detergents. It may
damage and corrode the aluminum or
chrome wheels coated with a clear
protective finish.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design and
construction practices to combat corro-
sion, we produce cars of the highest
quality. However, this is only part of the
job. To achieve the long-term corrosion
resistance your vehicle can deliver, the
owner's cooperation and assistance is
also required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion
on your car are:

allowed to accumulate underneath the
car.
Removal of paint or protective coatings
by stones, gravel, abrasion or minor
scrapes and dents which leave unpro-
tected metal exposed to corrosion.WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.
CAUTION
Do not wash or drive the vehicle
with the under cover removed.
Doing so, could result in damage of
the hybrid system.

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Starting the engine
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside
the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
3. Place the shift lever in the P(Park)
position. In N(Neutral) position, you
can not start the vehicle.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the engine start/stop button.
6. In extremely cold weather or after the
vehicle has not been operated for sev-
eral days, let the engine warm up with-
out depressing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.

if it is far away from you, the engine
may not start.

in the ACC or ON position, if any door
is open, the system checks for the
smart key. If the smart key is not in
the vehicle, the warning, "Key is not
in vehicle" will come on, and if all
doors are closed, the chime will also
sound for about 5 seconds. The indi-
cator will turn off while the vehicle is
moving. Keep the smart key in the
vehicle when using the ACC position
or if the vehicle engine is on.If the starting procedure is followed,
the "READY" symbol on the instru-
ment cluster will turn on. For more
details, please check Chapter 5.
ECONOMICAL and SAFE OPERA-
TION of Hybrid system
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
ate rate and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts.
Don't race between stoplights.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
essary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
The regenerative brake generates
energy when the vehicle decelerates.
When the hybrid battery power is low,
the hybrid system automatically
recharges the hybrid battery.
When the engine runs in "N" position,
the hybrid system can not generate
electricity. The hybrid battery cannot
recharge in "N" position. Please check
Chapter 5.
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NOTICE
In the hybrid system, the engine auto-
matically runs and stops. If the hybrid
system operates, the "READY" symbol
is illuminated.
In the following situation, the engine
may operate automatically.
- When the engine is ready to run
- When the hybrid battery is charged
- Depending on the temperature condi-
tion of the hybrid battery
STARTING THE HYBRID VEHICLE (SMART KEY)
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, turn off
ignition and be sure "READY" lamp
is off before working under hood.
Engine may start unexpectedly.

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Safety plug
This safety plug (1) located in the rear
trunk as shown should always be pulled
out to disconnect and turn off the hybrid
system.
IMPORTANT: Wait 5 minutes after this
lever is disconnected to work on the
car to assure all remaining charge in
the system has dissipated.
The special features of hybrid
vehicle.
Hybrid vehicles sound different than
gasoline engine vehicles. When the
hybrid system operates, you may hear a
sound from the hybrid battery system
behind the rear seat. If you apply the
accelerator pedal rapidly, you may hear
an unconventional sound. When you
apply the brake pedal, you may hear a
sound from the regenerative brake sys-
tem. When the hybrid system is turned
off or on, you may hear a sound in the
engine compartment. If you depress the
brake pedal repeatedly when the hybrid
system is turned on, you may hear a
sound in the engine compartment. None
of these sounds indicate a problem.
These are normal characteristics of
hybrid vehicles.
If any of following occur, it's a normal
condition if you hear a motor sound in the
engine compartment:
- After turning off the hybrid system, the
brake pedal is released.
- When the hybrid system is turned off,
the brake pedal is applied.
- When the driver door is opened.
THE COMPONENTS OF HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
WARNING
This hybrid vehicle uses the hybrid
battery system inverter and con-
verter to generate high voltage.
High voltage in the hybrid battery
system is very dangerous and can
cause severe burns and electric
shock. This may result in serious
injury or death.
For your safety, never touch,
replace, dismantle or remove the
hybrid battery system including
components, cables and connec-
tors. Severe burns or electric
shock may result in serious
injury or death if you do not fol-
low this warning.
When the hybrid battery system
operates, the hybrid battery sys-
tem can be hot. Always be careful
because burns or electric shock
may be caused by high voltage.
Do not drop water or liquid on to
HPCU, HSG, Motor and fuses. The
hybrid system components are
covered. If you drop water or liq-
uid on to hybrid system compo-
nents, it may result in electric
shock.
DANGER
Never touch the safety plug. Safety
plug is attached to high voltage
hybrid battery system. Touching
safety plug will result in death or seri-
ous injury. Service personnel should
follow procedure in service manual.
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When the hybrid system is turned on, the
engine may run or not. In this situation,
you may feel a vibration. This does not
indicate a malfunction. If the "READY"
symbol is turned on, the hybrid system
starts. Even if the engine is off, you can
operate the vehicle as long as the
"READY" symbol is illuminated.Virtual Engine Sound System
(VESS)
The Virtual Engine Sound System gener-
ates engine sound for pedestrians to
hear vehicle sound because there is no
sound while motor power is used.
WARNING
When you start the hybrid system
in the "P" transmission position,
the "READY" symbol is illuminat-
ed in the cluster. The driver can
drive the vehicle even if the
engine is stopped.
When you leave the vehicle, you
should turn off the hybrid system
or shift into the "P" position. If
you depress the accelerator pedal
by mistake and the vehicle is not
in the "P" position, the vehicle will
move abruptly. This may result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION
The hybrid system contains many
electronic components. High volt-
age components like cables and
other parts may emit electromag-
netic waves. Even if the electromag-
netic cover blocks electromagnetic
emissions, electromagnetic waves
may have an effect on electronic
appliances. If you park the vehicle
for a long time, the hybrid system
will discharge. You need to drive the
vehicle several times per month. We
recommend driving at least 1 hour
or 10 miles when you drive the vehi-
cle. If the hybrid battery is dis-
charged and if it is impossible to
jump start the vehicle contact your
Hyundai dealer.

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When the hybrid vehicle shuts off
When the high voltage battery is dis-
charged, or the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged, or the fuel tank is empty, the
hybrid system may not operate while
driving. If the Hybrid system cannot oper-
ate, do the following:
1. Reduce the vehicle speed gradually.
Pull your vehicle off the road in a safe
area.
2. Shift the transmission into "P" position.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
4. Set the start button at OFF, and try to
start the Hybrid system by applying the
brake pedal and pushing the Engine
Start/Stop button.
5. If the Hybrid system will not operate,
refer to "EMERGENCY STARTING" in
chapter 6.
If you try to jump start the vehicle, confirm
the fuel level and exact procedure of jump
start. For details, see the "EMERGENCY
STARTING" section in chapter 6. If the
fuel level is low, do not try to drive the
vehicle on battery power. The high volt-
age battery may be discharged and the
Hybrid system will turn off.
WARNING
If a fire occurs:
1. Stop the vehicle and shift the
transmission in to "P" position,
and then depress the parking
brake. To ventilate smoke from a
fire, open the windows if possible.
2. Turn off the Hybrid system by
pushing the Engine Start/Stop
button.
3. Leave the vehicle and evacuate to
the safety place.
4. Call emergency services for help
and let them know the vehicle is a
Hybrid vehicle.
If you have an extinguisher, extin-
guish a fire carefully.
Do not touch high voltage cables,
connectors and package modules.
High voltage components are
orange in color.
Exposed cables or wires may be
visible inside or outside of the vehi-
cle. Never touch the wires or
cables, because an electrical shock
may occur causing injury or death.
WARNING
If a submersion in water occurs:
If your vehicle was flooded and has
soaked carpeting or water on the
flooring, you should not try to start
the Hybrid system. Never touch the
high voltage cables, connectors
and package modules, because an
electrical shock may occur causing
injury or death. High Voltage cables
are orange in color.
Have the car towed to an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.