2014 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual

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Before driving.........................................................5-3
Before entering the vehicle ...........................................5-3
Before starting...................................................................5-3
Ignition switch ........................................................5-4
Key ignition switch ............................................................5-5
Engine Start/Stop button ................................................5-8
Manual transaxle .................................................5-17
Manual transaxle operation .........................................5-17
Good driving practices ...................................................5-19
Automatic transaxle ............................................5-21
Automatic transaxle operation ....................................5-22
Parking ...............................................................................5-26
Good driving practices ...................................................5-26
Braking system.....................................................5-28
Power brakes ...................................................................5-28
Disc brakes wear indicator ...........................................5-29
Parking brake ...................................................................5-29
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) .......................................5-32
AUTO HOLD ......................................................................5-38
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-42
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-44
Vehicle Stability Management......................................5-48
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...................................5-49
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ......................................5-50
Good braking practices..................................................5-51
Drive mode integrated control system .............5-52
Cruise control .......................................................5-54
Cruise Control operation ...............................................5-54
Blind spot detection system (BSD) ...................5-60
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist) .............................................5-61
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..................................5-64
Special driving conditions ...................................5-68
Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-68
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-68
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-69
Driving at night ................................................................5-69
Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-70
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-70
Winter driving .......................................................5-71
Snow or icy conditions ..................................................5-71
Winter Precautions .........................................................5-73
Tr a i l e r t o w i n g ( fo r E u r o p e ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7 6
If you decide to pull a trailer? .....................................5-77
Tr a i l e r t o w i n g e q u i p m e n t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7 9
Driving with a trailer ......................................................5-80
Maintenance when towing a trailer ...........................5-83
5Driving your vehicle

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Vehicle weight ......................................................5-85
Overloading.......................................................................5-85
Hazard warning flasher ........................................6-2
In case of an emergency while driving ..............6-2
If the engine stalls while driving ...................................6-2
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing .........6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving..............................6-3
If the engine will not start ...................................6-4
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over
slowly....................................................................................6-4
If the engine turns over normally but doesn't
start.......................................................................................6-4
Jump starting ..........................................................6-4
If the engine overheats ........................................6-8
If you have a flat tire............................................6-9
Jack and tools ..................................................................6-10
Changing tires ..................................................................6-11
Jack label ...........................................................................6-17
EC Declaration of conformity for Jack......................6-18
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1 9
Towing service .................................................................6-19
Removable towing hook ................................................6-20
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-21
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6What to do in an emergency

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Emergency commodity ........................................6-23
Fire extinguisher .............................................................6-23
First aid kit ......................................................................6-23
Tr i a n g l e r e f l e c t o r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 2 3
Tire pressure gauge .......................................................6-23
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-6
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-6
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-6
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-7
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-8
Scheduled maintenance services ......................7-10
Normal maintenance schedule (for Europe) ............7-11
Maintenance under severe usage and
low mileage conditions (for Europe) ..........................7-15
Normal maintenance schedule (except Europe) .....7-17
Maintenance under severe usage conditions
(except Europe) ...............................................................7-21
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..7-23
Engine oil ..............................................................7-27
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-27
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-29
Engine coolant......................................................7-30
Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-30
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-32
Brake/Clutch fluid ..............................................7-33
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-33
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7Maintenance

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Washer fluid .........................................................7-35
Checking the washer fluid level ...............................7-35
Parking brake .......................................................7-36
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-36
Air cleaner ............................................................7-37
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-37
Climate control air filter .....................................7-39
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-39
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-39
Wiper blades .........................................................7-40
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-40
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-40
Battery...................................................................7-42
For best battery service................................................7-42
Battery capacity label ...................................................7-44
Battery recharging .......................................................7-44
Reset items .......................................................................7-45
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-46
Tire care ............................................................................7-46
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-46
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-48
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-50
Tire replacement .............................................................7-50
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-52
Tire traction ......................................................................7-52
Tire maintenance ...........................................................7-52
Tire sidewall labeling ......................................................7-52
Low aspect ratio tire ......................................................7-57
Fuses ......................................................................7-58
Fuse/Relay panel description ......................................7-64
Light bulbs.............................................................7-72
Headlamp, position lamp, turn signal lamp and
side marker light bulb replacement ............................7-73
Side repeater lamp replacement .................................7-75
Headlamp and front fog lamp aiming (for Europe) ...7-76
Rear combination light bulb replacement .................7-81
High mounted stop lamp replacement .......................7-85
License plate light bulb replacement ........................7-85
Interior light bulb replacement ....................................7-85
Appearance care ..................................................7-87
Exterior care ....................................................................7-87
Interior care......................................................................7-93
Emission control system .....................................7-95
Crankcase emission control system ...........................7-95
Evaporative emission control system.........................7-95
Exhaust emission control system ...............................7-96

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Dimensions ..............................................................8-2
Engine ......................................................................8-2
Bulb wattage ...........................................................8-3
Tires and wheels ....................................................8-4
Air conditioning system ........................................8-4
Tire load and speed capacity ..............................8-5
Volume and weight ................................................8-5
Recommended lubricants and capacities ...........8-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number ..........................8-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....................8-9
Vehicle certification label .....................................8-9
TIRE specification and pressure label ..............8-10
Engine number .....................................................8-10
Air conditioner compressor label ......................8-11
Declaration of conformity ..................................8-11
8Specifications & Consumer information

Yo u r v e h i c l e a t a g l a n c e
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Your vehicle at a glance
1Exterior overview (I) .............................................1-2
Exterior overview (II) ............................................1-3
Interior overview (I) ..............................................1-4
Interior overview (II) .............................................1-5
Instrument panel overview (I) ..............................1-6
Instrument panel overview (II) .............................1-7
Engine compartment .............................................1-8

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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW (I)
Yo u r v e h i c l e a t a g l a n c e
1. Hood ..................................................3-46
2. Headlamp ..........................................7-73
3. DRL/Position lamp or fog lamp..........7-73
4. Tires and wheels ...............................7-46
5. Outside rearview mirror .....................3-30
6. Panoramic sunroof* ...........................3-41
7. Front windshield wiper blades ...........7-40
8. Windows ............................................3-35
* : if equipped
OLF014001N
■Front view
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Yo u r v e h i c l e a t a g l a n c e
EXTERIOR OVERVIEW (II)
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1. Antenna ................................................4-3
2. Doors ..................................................3-14
3. Fuel filler door.....................................3-53
4. Rear parking assist system*.............3-116
5. Rear combination lamp ......................7-81
6. High mounted stop lamp ....................7-85
7. Rearview camera* ............................3-115
8. Trunk ...................................................3-48
* : if equipped
OLF014002N
■Rear view
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.