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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light 
Brake system & Parking brake &
Brake fluid warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
Malfunction indicator light
Air bag warning light 
Cruise indicator
Cruise SET indicator 
Immobilizer indicator 
(if equipped)
Low fuel level warning light
* For more detailed explanations, refer
to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Charging system warning lightTail light indicator 
Trunk ajar warning light 
Front fog light indicator 
(if equipped)
Door open position indicator Low tire pressure telltale
(TPMS malfunction indicator)
ECO Guide 
Electric power steering (EPS)
system warning light
EPS
ESC indicator
(ESC malfunction indicator)
ESC OFF indicator 
Vehicle ready indicator EV (Electronic Vehicle) MODE
Service indicator  

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Features of your vehicle
Immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an electron-
ic engine immobilizer system to reduce
the risk of unauthorized vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is comprised of
a small transponder in the smart key and
electronic devices inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, whenever
you turn the engine start/stop button to
the ON position by pressing the button
while carrying the smart key, it checks
and determines and verifies if the smart
key is valid or not.
If the key is determined to be valid, the
engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid, the
engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizer sys-
tem:
Turn the engine start/stop button to the
ON position by pressing the button while
carrying the smart key.
To activate the immobilizer system:
Turn the engine start/stop button to the
OFF position. The immobilizer system
activates automatically. Without a valid
smart key for your vehicle, the engine will
not start.
CAUTION
 The smart key is designed to give
you years of trouble-free use,
however it can malfunction if
exposed to moisture or static
electricity. If you are unsure how
to use or replace the battery, con-
tact an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.
 Using the wrong battery can
cause the smart key to malfunc-
tion. Be sure to use the correct
battery.
 To avoid damaging the smart key,
don't drop it, get it wet, or expose
it to heat or sunlight.
 An inappropriately disposed bat-
tery can be harmful to the envi-
ronment and human health.
Dispose the battery according to
your local law(s) or regulation.
CAUTION
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer password is a customer
unique password and should be
kept confidential. Do not leave this
number anywhere in your vehicle.  

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✽
NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use the
key with other immobilizer keys around.
Otherwise the engine may not start or
may stop soon after it starts. Keep each
key separate in order to avoid a starting
malfunction.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose your
keys, consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and 
2. This device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.CAUTION
The transponder in your smart key
is an important part of the immobi-
lizer system. It is designed to give
years of trouble-free service, how-
ever you should avoid exposure to
moisture, static electricity, and
rough handling. Immobilizer sys-
tem malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
immobilizer system because it
could cause the immobilizer sys-
tem to malfunction and should only
be serviced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improper
alterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the immobilizer system
are not covered by your vehicle
manufacturer warranty.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. If the keyless entry
system is inoperative due to
changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance, it will
not be covered by your manufactur-
er’s vehicle warranty.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories near
the smart key.
The engine may not start because
the metal accessories may interrupt
the transponder signal from trans-
mitting normally.  

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Charging system warning
light
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electrical
charging system.
If the warning light comes on while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera-
tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-
lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer correct the problem
as soon as possible.
Front fog light indicator 
(if equipped)  
This light comes on when the front fog
lights are ON.
Trunk lid open warning
light
This warning light illuminates when the
trunk lid is not closed securely with the
engine start/stop button in any position.
Door open warning
light
This indicator illuminates when a door is
not closed securely.
Immobilizer indicator 
(if equipped)  
With smart key system 
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immobi-
lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or the
light goes off.
 When the smart key is in the vehicle, if
the engine start/stop button is turned
to the ON position, the indicator will
illuminate for a few seconds. However,
when the smart key is not in the vehi-
cle, if the engine start/stop button is
depressed, the indicator will blink for a
few seconds to indicate that you will
not be able to start the hybrid system.
 When the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position and the indi-
cator turns off after 2 seconds, the sys-
tem may need repair. Have the vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
 When the battery is weak, if the engine
start/stop button is depressed, the indi-
cator will blink and you will not be able
to start the hybrid system. However,
you may still be able to start the hybrid
system by inserting the smart key in
the smart key holder. If smart key sys-
tem related parts need repair, the indi-
cator blinks.  

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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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