2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid warning light

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Features of your vehicle
Fan speed control
The fan speed can be set to the desired
speed by pushing the fan speed control
button.
The higher the fan speed is, the more air
is delivered.
Air conditioning
Push the A/C button to turn the air condi-
tioning system on (indicator light will illu-
minate).
Push the button again to turn the air con-
ditioning system off.
WARNING
Continued use of the climate con-
trol system operation in the recir-
culated air position may allow
humidity to increase inside the
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.
Do not sleep in a vehicle with the
air conditioning or heating system
on. It may cause serious harm or
death due to a drop in the oxygen
level and/or body temperature.
Continued use of the climate con-
trol system operation in the recir-
culated air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and loss
of vehicle control. Set the air intake
control to the outside (fresh) air
position as much as possible while
driving.
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Features of your vehicle
These compartments can be used to
store small items.
Center console storage
To open the center console storage, pull
up the lever.
Glove box
The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with the mechanical key (1).
To open the glove box, pull the handle (2)
and the glove box will automatically
open. Close the glove box after use.
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
WARNING- Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
CAUTION
To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartments.
Always keep the storage com-
partment covers closed while
driving. Do not attempt to place
so many items in the storage
compartment that the storage
compartment cover cannot close
securely.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closed
while driving.
CAUTION
Do not keep food in the glove box
for a long time.

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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.

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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
BEFORE DRIVING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
TION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety
of automobile components and
parts, including components found
in the interior furnishings in a vehi-
cle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that
may lead to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. The dri-
ver’s primary responsibility is in
the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle, and use of any handheld
devices, other equipment, or vehi-
cle systems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehicle
or which are not permissible by law
should never be used during oper-
ation of the vehicle.

Driving your vehicle
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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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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated engine start/stop but-
ton
Whenever the front door is opened, the
engine start/stop button will illuminate for
your convenience. The light will go off
after about 30 seconds when the door is
closed.
HEV system start/stop button
position
OFF
To turn off the system, press the engine
start/stop button with the engine
start/stop button in the ON position and
the shift lever in P(Park). When you press
the engine start/stop button without the
shift lever in P(Park), the engine
start/stop button does not turn to the OFF
position, but turns to the ACC position.
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NOTICE
Before turning off the HEV system, the
vehicle should be stopped.
ACC(Accessory)
Press the HEV system start/stop button
while it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The electrical accessories are operative.
If you leave the HEV system start/stop
button in the ACC position for more than
1 hour, the battery power will turn off
automatically to prevent the battery from
discharging.
ON
Press the HEV system start/stop button
while the button is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the HEV system is started. Do not
leave it in the ON position if the HEV sys-
tem is not running to prevent battery dis-
charge.
START
To start the hybrid system, press the
brake pedal and press the HEV system
start/stop button with the shift lever in the
P(Park) position.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
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WARNING
In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is moving, you can turn off
the engine and turn the engine
start/stop button to the ACC position
by pressing the engine start/stop
button for more than 2 seconds or 3
times successively within 3 sec-
onds. If the vehicle is moving over
10km/h, you can restart the engine
without pressing the brake pedal by
pressing the engine start/stop but-
ton regardless of transaxle position.

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Driving your vehicle
6. In extremely cold weather (below -
18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has not
been operated for several days, let the
engine warm up without depressing
the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
if it is far away from you, the HEV sys-
tem may not start.
When the HEV system start/stop but-
ton is 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 not in vehi-
cle" will come on, and if all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. The indicator will turn
off while the vehicle is moving. Keep
the smart key in the vehicle when
using the ACC position or if the vehicle
HEV system is on.✽ ✽
NOTICE
If ambient temperature is low, the
"READY" symbol may stay illuminated
longer than the normal amount of time.
If you depress the brake pedal before
starting the vehicle, there may be a
slight shaking in the pedal. However, if
the brake system warning indicator is
not illuminated, this is a normal condi-
tion.
WARNING
The HEV system will start only
when the smart key is in the vehi-
cle. Never allow children or any per-
son who is unfamiliar with the vehi-
cle to touch the HEV system
start/stop button or related parts.
CAUTION
If the "READY" indicator is turned
off while you are in motion, do not
attempt to move the shift lever to
the P(Park) position. If traffic and
road conditions permit, you may
keep the previous lever position
while the vehicle is still moving and
press the engine start/stop button
in an attempt to restart the hybrid
system without pressing the brake
pedal.
If the hybrid system starts, the
"READY" symbol comes on. If the
"READY" symbol does not come
on, have the vehicle checked and
repaired by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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Driving your vehicle
In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while the
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
emergency stop with the parking brake.
The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.
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NOTICE
1) When you apply the brake repeatedly,
you may hear the sound the electric
hydraulic pump or motor operating.
This is a normal condition.
2) The following types of pedal applica-
tions may result in the brake pedal
feeling different, however it is normal
condition.
- When you apply the pedal quickly
- When you apply the pedal continu-
ously and repeatedly
- While braking, when the ABS oper-
ated
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Wet brakes may impair the vehi-
cle’s ability to safely slow down;
the vehicle may also pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test
your brakes in this fashion after
driving through deep water. To
dry the brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performance
returns to normal.
Always, confirm the position of
the brake and accelerator pedal
before driving. If you don't check
the position of the accelerator
and brake pedal before driving,
you may depress the accelerator
instead of the brake pedal. It may
cause a serious accident.
Do not turn off the Hybrid system
while going down a hill. The brake
booster may not work sufficiently
and the braking distance may be
longer.
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If the brake pedal does not return
to its normal position when
released, there may be a malfunc-
tion in the brake system. Take
your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the
system checked.
To avoid applying the brakes do
not get too close to the vehicle in
front of you and try to avoid
going down steep roads or sharp
corning if the power assisted
brakes are not functioning nor-
mally. The vehicle will stop but
the braking distance may be
longer.
WARNING- Parking brake
Applying the parking brake while
the vehicle is moving at normal
speeds can cause a sudden loss of
control of the vehicle. If you must
use the parking brake to stop the
vehicle, use great caution in apply-
ing the brake.
CAUTION
If the driver’s door is not firmly
closed, the auxiliary battery may be
discharged because the brake con-
troller remains in standby opera-
tion. To prevent the battery from
being discharged, ensure the door
is fully closed.