2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid service

Features of your vehicle
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Blue Link®
(if equipped)
Hyundai aims to offer differentiated cus-
tomer values through a ‘Connected Car
Life,’ which is to provide consumers with
fast and reliable IT technology. As con-
sumers’ lifestyles become more and more
mobile in thanks to remarkable advances
in smart phones, tablet PCs and overall
wireless telecommunication, new lifestyle
patterns demand seamless connection
between one’s office, home, outdoors and
automobiles.
Automobile companies are now faced with
the task of shifting their paradigm from
vehicle-centered services to customer
value-centered services, with the ultimate
goal of securing global leadership in the
field of vehicle IT and telematics. Hyundai Motor plans to achieve this by
realizing a terminal platform flexible to
changes in IT technology, cooperating
with global IT companies, creating an
eco-system and providing the latest con-
tents & services based on an open envi-
ronment.
Using the Room Mirror Key
Selecting the room mirror key will allow
you to make service required inquiries,
POI info searches, and emergency res-
cues by connecting to the Blue Link
®
Center.
Such features can be used only after
subscribing to the Blue Link
®service.
➀
(Blue Link
®Center)
Makes requests for Blue Link®service
related inquiries and consultations.
A call is connected to the Blue Link
®
service center employee.
Re-pressing the key will end the call.
This feature does not operate when you
are on a Bluetooth
®phone call.
\b (Blue Link
®for POI)
®for Voice command
Starts Blue Link®voice command.
Voice receiving voice guidance, shortly
press the button to convert to voice com-
mand mode. Press and hold the button to
end voice command.

1. Navigate to
“Navigate to” voice command is used to
request the download of route data for a
new destination, saved destinations,
daily routes and previous destinations.
2. Save Destination
“Save Destination” VR command is used
to assign a voice tag to the last down-
loaded destination and store it in a desti-
nation directory.

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Features of your vehicle
HD RadioTMTechnology
(for HD RADIOTMequipped model)
HD Radio Technology manufactured
under license from iBiquity Digital
Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents.
HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and
“Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of
iBiquity Digital Corp. Program Service Data: Contributes to the
superior user experience of HD Radio
Technology. Presents song name, artist,
station IDs, HD2/HD3 Channel Guide,
and other relevant data streams.
Adjacent to traditional main stations are
extra local FM channels. These
HD2/HD3 Channels provide new, original
music as well as deep cuts into tradition-
al genre.
Digital, CD-quality sound. HD Radio
Technology enables local radio stations
to broadcast a clean digital signal. AM
sounds like today’s FM and FM sounds
like a CD.
HD RadioTMsignal delay
To overcome the delay that digital sys-
tems inherently produce, HD RadioTM
technology first uses the audio signal of
the analog broadcasting when you tune
to an AM station or to the main channel
of a FM station. After that, the system will
blend from analog to digital signal.
Normally, this blending is very smooth. If
you experience a skip in program content
of several seconds, the radio station has
not implemented HD Radio
TMbroadcast-
ing correctly. This is not a problem with
your audio system.
Due to the fact that sub channels are only
broadcasting digital, blending from analog
to digital signal is not possible if you tune
to a sub channel. In this case playback of
the sub channel starts after several sec-
onds, this is a normal function.

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Features of your vehicle
Blue Link®
(if equipped)
Hyundai aims to offer differentiated cus-
tomer values through a ‘Connected Car
Life,’ which is to provide consumers with
fast and reliable IT technology. As con-
sumers’ lifestyles become more and more
mobile in thanks to remarkable advances
in smart phones, tablet PCs and overall
wireless telecommunication, new lifestyle
patterns demand seamless connection
between one’s office, home, outdoors and
automobiles.
Automobile companies are now faced with
the task of shifting their paradigm from
vehicle-centered services to customer
value-centered services, with the ultimate
goal of securing global leadership in the
field of vehicle IT and telematics.Hyundai Motor plans to achieve this by
realizing a terminal platform flexible to
changes in IT technology, cooperating
with global IT companies, creating an
eco-system and providing the latest con-
tents & services based on an open envi-
ronment.
Using the Room Mirror Key
Selecting the room mirror key will allow
you to make service required inquiries,
POI info searches, and emergency res-
cues by connecting to the Blue Link
®
Center.
Such features can be used only after
subscribing to the Blue Link
®service.
➀
(Blue Link
®Center)
Makes requests for Blue Link®service
related inquiries and consultations.
A call is connected to the Blue Link
®
service center employee.
Re-pressing the key will end the call.
This feature does not operate when you
are on a Bluetooth
®phone call.
\b (Blue Link
®for POI)
®for Voice command
Starts Blue Link®voice command.
Voice receiving voice guidance, shortly
press the button to convert to voice com-
mand mode. Press and hold the button to
end voice command.

1. Navigate to
“Navigate to” voice command is used to
request the download of route data for a
new destination, saved destinations,
daily routes and previous destinations.
2. Save Destination
“Save Destination” VR command is used
to assign a voice tag to the last down-
loaded destination and store it in a desti-
nation directory.

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Driving your vehicle
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or service brakes are applied.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi-
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
through a 6-gear sequence, providing the
best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator, at which time the transaxle
will automatically downshift to a lower
gear.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
lever back into the D (Drive) position.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
make gearshifts rapidly.
Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to
shift up one gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransaxle if you shift into R(Reverse) while the vehicle is in motion, except as explained in“Rocking the vehicle” in this sec-tion.
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+ (UP)
- (DOWN)Sports mode

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Moving up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Depress the
accelerator gradually while releasing the
service brakes.
Power brakes
Your vehicle's brake system is power-
assisted by the electric hydraulic pump.
In the event the brakes lose power
because of a brake control system mal-
function, unstable power supply or some
other reason, you can still stop your vehi-
cle by applying greater force to the brake
pedal than you normally would. The stop-
ping distance, however will be longer. For
your safety, please have the system
checked as soon as possible.WARNING
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
by moving it forward and backward.
Do not attempt this procedure if
people or objects are anywhere
near the vehicle. During the rocking
operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people or
objects.
BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING- Brakes
Do not drive with your foot rest- ing on the brake pedal. This will
create abnormal high brake tem-
peratures, excessive brake lining
and pad wear, and increased
stopping distances.
When descending a long or steep hill, move the shift lever to sports
mode, shift to a lower gear and
avoid continuous application of
the brakes. Continuous brake
application will cause the brakes
to overheat and could result in a
temporary loss of braking per-
formance.
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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.
✽ ✽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 returnto 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 firmlyclosed, the auxiliary battery may bedischarged because the brake con-troller remains in standby opera-tion. To prevent the battery frombeing discharged, ensure the door is fully closed.

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Disc brakes wear indicator
Your vehicle has disc brakes.
When your brake pads are worn and new
pads are required, you will hear a high-
pitched warning sound from your front
brakes or rear brakes. You may hear this
sound come and go or it may occur when-
ever you depress the brake pedal.
Please remember that some driving condi-
tions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when you first apply (or lightly
apply) the brakes. This is normal and does
not indicate a problem with your brakes.
Parking brake
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first apply the
service brake and then depress the parking
brake pedal down as far as possible.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake, depress
the parking brake pedal a second time
while applying the service brake. The
pedal will automatically extend to the fully
released position.
WARNING- Brake wear
This brake wear warning sound
means your vehicle needs service.
If you ignore this audible warning,
you will eventually lose braking
performance, which could lead to a
serious accident.
CAUTION
To avoid costly brake repairs, do
not continue to drive with wornbrake pads.
Always replace the front or rear brake pads as pairs.
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CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake
applied will cause excessivebrake pad and brake rotor wear.
Applying the parking brake while the vehicle is moving at normalspeeds can cause a sudden lossof control of the vehicle. If youmust use the parking brake to stopthe vehicle, use great caution inapplying the brake.

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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
miles (kilometers) you can get from a gal-
lon (liter) of fuel. To operate your vehicle
as economically as possible, use the fol-
lowing driving suggestions to help save
money in both fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts
or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to that of the other traffic so you
don't have to change speeds unneces-
sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever
possible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you can
avoid unnecessary braking. This also
reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your car uses.
Driving at a moderate speed, especial-
ly on the highway, is one of the most
effective ways to reduce fuel consump-
tion. Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This can
increase fuel consumption and also
increase wear on these components.
In addition, driving with your foot rest-
ing on the brake pedal may cause the
brakes to overheat, which reduces
their effectiveness and may lead to
more serious consequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at least
once a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can
result from hitting curbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
ment causes faster tire wear and may
also result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your car
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 7. If you drive your
car in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see section 7
for details).
Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the car. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel con-
sumption and also contribute to corro-
sion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel
economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (and not
in traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.
ECONOMICAL OPERATION