2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Owner's Manual

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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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Department of Transportation. Your
Hyundai dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
Hyundai motor vehicles are designed
and manufactured to meet or exceed all
applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly
urge you to read and follow all directions
in this Owner's Manual, particularly the
information under the headings
"NOTICE", "CAUTION" and "WARN-
ING".
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CONSUMER INFORMATION

If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying HYUNDAI MOTOR
AMERICA. If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE West Building Washington,
DC 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety
from http://www.safercar.gov.Any claim or dispute you may have relat-
ed to your vehicle's warranty or the duties
contemplated under the warranty, includ-
ing claims related to the refund or partial
refund of your vehicle's purchase price
(excluding personal injury or product lia-
bility claims), shall be resolved by binding
arbitration. Binding arbitration shall be
administered by and through the American
Arbitration Association (AAA).
You will not be responsible for paying fil-
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other arbitration costs shall be borne by
Hyundai Motor America. You are not
responsible to pay any of the costs
Hyundai incurs.
This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall
not deprive you of any remedies avail-
able to you under applicable law. The
parties are waiving their right to seek
remedies in court, including the right to a
jury trial.This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall
be governed by and interpreted under
the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. sec-
tions 1-16. Judgment upon any award
may be entered in any court having juris-
diction.
You may revoke this Arbitration
Agreement by (1) written notice or (2)
electronic notice. Written notice must be
delivered (via certified mail) to Hyundai
Motor America, Attn: Consumer Affairs,
10550 Talbert Avenue, P.O. Box 20849,
Fountain Valley, CA 92728-0849.
Electronic notice must be submitted at
the following website address: http://war-
ranty-arbitration.hyundaiUSA.com.
Notice must be received within 90 days
after you purchase your vehicle.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS BINDING ARBITRATION (U.S.A ONLY)
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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects

HYUNDAI HYBRID SYSTEM / 2
SONATA HEV ENERGY FLOW / 4
STARTING THE HYBRID VEHICLE / 6
THE COMPONENTS OF HYBRID VEHICLE / 7
Hybrid system quick reference

H2
The Hyundai Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV) uses a gasoline engine and an
electric motor for power. The electric
motor is run from a 280V high voltage
HEV battery.
Depending on the driving conditions,
the HEV computer decides whether to
use the engine or use the electric
motor or even both at times.
Fuel is saved when the engine is not
running at idle or when the vehicle is
driven by the electric motor from the
HEV battery.
The HEV battery charge must be
maintained for the times when the
engine acts as a generator, such as
when stopped at idle. Charging also
occurs when decelerating or by
regenerative braking.Display of Hybrid system
Many displays provide information about
the hybrid system, such as, ECO level
and ECO score.
Through the ECO LEVEL, the driver can
understand the benefits of economical
driving.
If the driver is using economical driving
techniques, the ECO LEVEL rises. This
means the CO2 emissions are reduced.
In TOTAL ECO SCORE, when you reach
the maximum step of ECO LEVEL, the
ECO system calculates the score and
saves the score.ECO level display flower mode.1
When the hybrid vehicle is started, the
ECO level step 4 is displayed. If you drive
economically, the ECO level will be
upgraded.
- However, if you do not drive economically,
the ECO level will be down-graded.
HYUNDAI HYBRID SYSTEM
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ECO level display flower mode.2
In the “vehicle setting”, if you change the
animation mode to "ON", the dynamic
image will be activated.
- This provides the driver with the
dynamic ECO mode.Total ECO score display
If your ECO level achieves the top step,
your ECO score automatically saves 1
point.
In the “vehicle setting”, if you change the
animation mode to “ON”, the dynamic
image will be on.SOC Gauge (State of charge)
This State of Charge(SOC) gauge indi-
cates the remaining Hybrid battery
power. If the SOC is near L level, the
vehicle automatically operates the
engine to charge the battery. However, if
the service indicator and
MIL(Malfunction indicator lamp) turn on
when the State of Charge(SOC) is near
L(Low), the vehicle should be towed.
Refer to Chapter 6 for towing information.
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H4
The Hyundai SONATA hybrid system
notifies customers of its energy flow
through MODE.
While driving, eleven MODEs show driv-
ers the current operating system.
Vehicle Stop
This mode means the
vehicle is stopped.
(No energy flow)
EV Propulsion
Motor power is used to
propel the vehicle.
(Battery ➞Wheel)
Power Assist
Motor and Engine
power are used to pro-
pel the vehicle.
(Battery & Energy ➞
Wheel)
Engine Only Propulsion
Engine power is used
to propel the vehicle.
(Engine ➞Wheel)
Engine Generation
When the vehicle is
stopped, engine charges
the high voltage battery.
(Engine ➞Battery)
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Regeneration
The high voltage battery
is charged by the regen-
erative brake system.
(Wheel ➞Battery)
Engine Brake
Engine braking is used
to help decelerate the
vehicle.
(Wheel ➞Engine)
Power Reserve
When the engine oper-
ates the vehicle, the
battery is simultane-
ously charged.
(Engine ➞ Wheel &
Battery)
Engine Generation/Motor Drive
The engine charges
the high voltage bat-
tery. The motor propels
the vehicle.
(Engine ➞Battery ➞
Wheel)
Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regen-
erative brake system
charges the high volt-
age battery.
(Engine & Wheel ➞
Battery)
Engine Brake/Regeneration
To decelerate the vehi-
cle, engine braking is
used while the regener-
ative braking is applied
and also charges the
hybrid battery.
(Wheel ➞Engine &
Battery)
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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.