
Features of your vehicle
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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
. For maximum defrosting, set the temper-
ature control to the extreme right/hot
position and the fan speed control to the
highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while
defrosting or defogging, set the mode to
the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from
the windshield, rear window, outside rear
view mirrors, and all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and
air inlet in the cowl grill to improve heater
and defroster efficiency and to reduce
the probability of fogging up the inside of
the windshield.
Automatic climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select desired fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be
selected automatically.
WARNING- Windshield
heating
Do not use the or position
during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of
the outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection knob
or button to the position and
fan speed control knob or button to
a lower speed.
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Sunglass holder
To open the sunglass holder, press the
cover and the holder will slowly open. Place
your sunglasses in the compartment door
with the lenses facing out. Push to close.
Multi box
To open the cover, press the button and
the multibox will automatically open.
Cup holder
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WARNING
Do not keep objects except sun-
glasses inside the sunglass holder.
Such objects can be thrown from
the holder in the event of a sudden
stop or an accident, possibly injur-
ing the passengers in the vehicle.
Do not open the sunglass holder
while the vehicle is moving. The
rear view mirror of the vehicle can
be blocked by an open sunglass
holder.
WARNING- Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of
hot liquid in the cup holder while
the vehicle is in motion. If the hot
liquid spills, you may burn your-
self. Such a burn to the driver
could lead to loss of control of
the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal
injury in the event of sudden stop
or collision, do not place uncov-
ered or unsecured bottles, glass-
es, cans, etc., in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
INTERIOR FEATURES
WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of direct
sun light and do not put them in a
vehicle that is heated up. It may
explode causing serious burns or
injuries.

Driving your vehicle
4 5
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights
when the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
WARNING- Driving under
the influence of alcohol or
drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Driving
while under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerous
than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-
er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driver
or call a cab.
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop
the vehicle with the engine on, be
careful not to depress the acceler-
ator pedal for a long period of
time. It may overheat the engine or
exhaust system and cause a fire.
When you make a sudden stop or
turn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the
floor and it could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident.
Keep all things in the vehicle
safely stored.
If you do not focus on driving, it
may cause an accident. Be care-
ful when operating controls while
driving such as the audio or
heater. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always drive safely.

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Index
Multi fuse ··································································7-53
Gauge
Engine temperature gauge·········································4-42
Fuel gauge ·································································4-43
Glass antenna ·······························································4-113
Glove box·····································································4-107
Hazard warning flasher··················································4-70
Hazardous driving conditions ········································5-30
Headlight bulb replacement ···········································7-61
Headrest ··································································3-7, 3-11
High voltage battery ······················································7-78
Highway driving ····························································5-33
Hill-start assist control (HAC)·······································5-22
Homelink mirror, see the Electric chromic mirror (ECM)
with HomeLink system ·············································4-31
Hood···············································································4-21
Horn ···············································································4-30
How to use this manual ···················································1-2
Hybrid
HMC Hybrid system····················································H2
Sonata hev energy flow ······································H4, 4-45
State of charge (SOC) ··················································H3
The air intake of hybrid battery ·································H12
The componets of hybrid vehicle ································H7The ECO GUIDE gauge ···········································4-43
The ECO level····················································H2, 4-47
The EV MODE ·························································4-53
The READY indicator···············································4-41
The service indicator ·················································4-53
Hybrid electric vehicle···················································4-45
Immobilizer system ·························································4-7
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ···················1-7
Indicators and warnings ·················································4-53
Inside rearview mirror ···················································4-31
Instrument cluster ··························································4-40
Blue drive mode ························································4-44
Engine temperature gauge·········································4-42
Fuel gauge ·································································4-43
Hybrid electric vehicle ··············································4-45
Instrument panel illumination ···································4-41
Odometer ···································································4-41
Speedometer ······························································4-42
Trip computer ····························································4-44
Vehicle setting ···························································4-51
Warning and indicators ·············································4-53
Instrument panel fuse·····················································7-51
Instrument panel illumination········································4-41
Instrument panel overview ··············································2-3
Interior care····································································7-73
Interior features····························································4-108
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Aux, USB and iPod port ·········································4-112
Clothes hanger ·························································4-111
Cup holder ·······························································4-108
Digital clock ····························································4-110
Floor mat anchor(s) ·················································4-111
Power outlet·····························································4-110
Sunvisor···································································4-109
Interior light ···································································4-78
Interior overview ·····························································2-2
Inverter coolant ······························································7-24
Jack and tools (with spare tire) ······································6-14
Jump starting····································································6-6
Label
Air bag warning label················································3-62
Tire sidewall labeling ················································7-43
Tire specification and pressure label···························8-8
Vehicle certification label············································8-7
Latch system, see lower anchor system ························3-33
Light bulbs ·····································································7-60
Lighting··········································································4-71
Battery saver function ···············································4-71
Lower anchor system ·····················································3-33
Lubricants and capacities·················································8-5Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···········7-19
Maintenance services ··················································7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-18
Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-8
Owner maintenance·····················································7-5
Scheduled maintenance service ··································7-7
Tire maintenance ·······················································7-42
Maintenance schedule······················································7-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-18
Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-8
Maintenance services ·······················································7-3
Memory fuse ··································································7-51
Mirrors ···········································································4-31
Day/night rearview mirror ········································4-31
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with Homelink system ··4-31
Inside rearview mirror···············································4-31
Outside rearview mirror ············································4-38
Multi box ·····································································4-108
Multi fuse ·······································································7-53
Neck restraints, see headrest ··································3-7, 3-11
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Occupant classification system······································3-42
Odometer ·······································································4-41
Oil (Engine) ···································································7-22
Outside rearview mirror·················································4-38
Overheats ·········································································6-8
Owner maintenance ·························································7-5
Panorama sunroof ··························································4-25
Parking brake ·································································5-16
Parking brake inspect·····················································7-28
Passenger's front air bag ················································3-48
Power brakes··································································5-14
Power outlet ·································································4-110
Power window lock button ············································4-20
Pre-tensioner seat belt····················································3-21
Push starting·····································································6-7
Rear seat·········································································3-11
Rear view camera ··························································4-70
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················7-37
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number························8-6Refrigerant label ······························································8-8
Replacement light bulb ··················································7-60
Reporting safety defects ················································8-10
Road warning ···································································6-2
Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-30
Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-18
Normal maintenance schedule ····································7-8
Seat belt warning ···························································3-16
Seat belts ········································································3-15
Driver's 3-point system with emergency locking
retractor ···································································3-17
Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with
combination locking retractor ·································3-19
Height adjustment ·····················································3-18
Pre-tensioner seat belt ···············································3-21
Seat belt warning·······················································3-16
Seat belts height adjustment ··········································3-18
Seat warmer ····························································3-9, 3-12
Seatback pocket ·····························································3-10
Seats ·················································································3-2
Armrest ······································································3-13
Front seat adjustment ··················································3-4
Headrest ·····························································3-7, 3-11
Rear seat ····································································3-11
Seat warmer ·······················································3-9, 3-12
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