2014 Hyundai Sonata fuel type

F8
Introduction
Use of MTBE
HYUNDAI recommends avoiding
fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in
your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight)
may reduce vehicle performance and
produce vapor lock or hard starting.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle.This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system, engine
control system and emission control
system.
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use
unleaded gasoline which has an
octane rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock
Index) 91 or higher (for Europe) or
Octane Rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good
quality gasolines including fuel addi-
tives regularly, and have problems
starting or the engine does not run
smoothly, one bottle of additives added
to the fuel tank at every 15,000km (for
Europe)/ 5,000km (except Europe).
Additives are available from your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer along
with information on how to use them.
Do not mix other additives.
Yo u r N e w Ve h i c l e L i m i t e d
Warranty may not cover dam-
age to the fuel system and any
performance problems that are
caused by the use of fuels con-
taining methanol or fuels con-
taining MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
CAUTION

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Information
Make sure to refuel your vehicle
according to the "Fuel Requirements"
suggested in the Introduction chapter.
•Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type
of fuel spilled on painted sur-
faces may damage the paint.
•If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, use only a genuine
HYUNDAI cap or the equivalent
specified for your vehicle. An
incorrect fuel filler cap can
result in a serious malfunction
of the fuel system or emission
control system.
Emergency fuel filler lid
release
If the fuel filler lid does not open
using the remote fuel filler lid
release, you can open it manually by
pulling the handle outward slightly.
Do not pull the handle excessive-
ly, otherwise the luggage area trim
or release handle may be dam-
aged.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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OLF044054

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Fuel gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. LCD display (including Trip computer)
OLF044100L/OLF044101L
■Type A
❈The actual cluster in the vehicle may differfrom the illustration.For more details, refer to the "Gauges" inthis chapter.
■Type B

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Engine Coolant Temperature
gauge
This gauge indicates the tempera-
ture of the engine coolant when the
ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON position.
If the gauge pointer moves
beyond the normal range area
toward the "130 or H" position, it
indicates overheating that may
damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. If your vehicle
overheats, refer to "If the Engine
Overheats" in chapter 6.
Fuel Gauge
This gauge indicates the approxi-
mate amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
NOTICE
OLF044107
OLF044107L
■Except Europe• Type A• Type B
• Type B
■For Europe• Type ANever remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The
engine coolant is under pressure
and could severe burns. Wait
until the engine is cool before
adding coolant to the reservoir.
WARNING
OLF044108
OLF044108L
■Except Europe• Type A• Type B
• Type B
■For Europe• Type A

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Information
• The fuel tank capacity is given in
chapter 8.
• The fuel gauge is supplemented by a
low fuel warning light, which will
illuminate when the fuel tank is
nearly empty.
• On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge
pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel
warning light may come on earlier
than usual due to the movement of
fuel in the tank.
Avoid driving with a extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel
could cause the engine to misfire
damaging the catalytic converter.
Outside Temperature Gauge
This gauge indicates the current out-
side air temperatures by 1°C (1°F).
- Temperature range : -40°C ~ 60°C
(-40°F ~ 140°F)
The outside temperature on the dis-
play may not change immediately
like a general thermometer to pre-
vent the driver from being inattentive.
The temperature unit (from °C to °F
or from °F to °C) can be changed as
below procedures.
And, the temperature unit of the clus-
ter and the climate control display is
changed at the same time.
NOTICE
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Fuel Gauge
Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
Yo u m u s t s t o p a n d o b t a i n a d d i -
tional fuel as soon as possible
after the warning light comes
on or when the gauge indicator
comes close to the "0 or E
(Empty)" level.
WARNING
OLF044110L/OLF044111L
■Type A■Type B

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Transaxle Shift Indicator
Automatic Transaxle Shift
Indicator (if equipped)
This indicator displays which automat-
ic transaxle shift lever is selected.
•Park :P
•Reverse :R
•Neutral :N
•Drive :D
•Sports Mode :1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Automatic Transaxle Shift Indicator
(for Europe, if equipped)
In the Sports Mode, this indicator
informs which gear is desired while
driving to save fuel.
• Shifting up :▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5, ▲6
• Shifting down :▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4, ▼5
For example
:Indicates that shifting up to the
3rd gear is desired (currently
the shift lever is in the 2nd or
1st gear).
:Indicates that shifting down to
the 3rd gear is desired (current-
ly the shift lever is in the 4th,
5th, or 6th gear).
When the system is not working
properly, the indicator is not dis-
played.
OLF044429L
OLF044112L/OLF044113L
■Type A■Type B

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Manual Transaxle Shift Indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator informs which gear is
desired while driving to save fuel.
•Shifting up :▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5, ▲6
•Shifting down :▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4, ▼5
For example
:Indicates that shifting up to the
3rd gear is desired (currently
the shift lever is in the 2nd or
1st gear).
:Indicates that shifting down to
the 3rd gear is desired (current-
ly the shift lever is in the 4th,
5th, or 6th gear).
When the system is not working prop-
erly, the indicator is not displayed.Shift Indicator Pop-up (if equipped)
The pop-up that indicates the current
gear position is displayed in the clus-
ter for about 2 seconds when shifting
into other positions (P/R/N/D).
OLF044429LOLF044421/OLF044420
■Type A■Type B

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Cannot edit settings while driving
This warning message illuminates if
you try to select the other User
Settings item when driving.
For safety, change the User Settings
after parking the vehicle, applying
the parking brake and moving the
shift lever to P (Park) position.
Quick guide (Help, if equipped)
If you press and hold the OK button
in the User Settings Mode, explana-
tion about the selected item is dis-
played in the cluster.
Trip computer mode
This mode displays driving informa-
tion like the tripmeter, fuel economy,
and so on.
For more details, refer to “Trip
Computer” in this chapter.
OLF044168LOLF044169LOLF044422L/OLF044423L
■Type A■Type B