2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sport mode

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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

Driving your vehicle
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✽
NOTICE
• In sports mode, the driver must exe-
cute upshifts in accordance with road
conditions.
• In sports mode, only the 6 forward gears can be selected. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
as required.
• In sports mode, downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
is automatically selected.
• In sports mode, when the engine rpm approaches the red zone, the transaxle
will upshift automatically.
• To maintain the required levels of vehi- cle performance and safety, the system
may not execute certain gearshifts
when the shift lever is operated.
• When accelerating from a stop on a slippery road, push the shift lever for-
ward into the +(up) position. This
causes the transaxle to shift into the
2nd gear which is better for smooth
driving on a slippery road. Push the
shift lever to the -(down) side to shift
back to the 1st gear.
• When using sports mode, slow down before shifting to a lower gear.
Otherwise, the lower gear may not be
engaged.
Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R
(Reverse) unless the brake pedal is
depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) into R
(Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the engine
start/stop button to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)
position with the brake pedal depressed,
continue depressing the brake, then do
the following:
1. Carefully remove the cap (1) coveringthe shift-lock access hole.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the access hole and press down on the screwdriver.
3. Move the shift lever.
4. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer immedi-
ately.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.
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Driving your vehicle
Good driving practices
Never move the gear shift lever from P(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
tion with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R
(Reverse) or D (Drive).
Never take the car out of gear and coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave the
car in gear when moving.
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunc-
tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, shift into sports mode,
slown down and shift to a lower gear.
When you do this, engine braking will
help slow the car.
Always use the parking brake when parked. Do not depend on placing the
transaxle in P (Park) to keep the car
from moving. Exercise extreme caution when driving
on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the accelera-
tor pedal.WARNING
Always buckle-up! In a collision,an unbelted occupant is signifi-
cantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a properly
belted occupant.
Avoid high speeds when corner- ing or turning.
Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over-
steers to reenter the roadway.
In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
Never exceed posted speed lim- its.

Driving your vehicle
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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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Maintenance
Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascals (kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.Intended Outboard Sidewall
: The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure.
Load Index: An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure : The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating : The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that
tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg). Occupant Distribution
: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure :
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seat-
ed.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.

Maintenance
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Inner fuse panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)
Description Fuse rating Protected component
P/SEAT DRV 30A Driver Power seat
AMP 30A JBL AMP, AMP
TRUNK 10A I/P Junction Box (Trunk Lid Relay), Fuel Filler Door & Trunk Lid Switch/Actuator
SAFETY POWER WINDOW 25A Safety Power Window Module
SPARE 20A -
P/WDW LH 25A Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH
SPARE 7.5A -
BMS 10A BMS Control Module
BRAKE SW 7.5A Fob Holder, Start Stop Button Switch, PDM, Stop Lamp Switch, Smart Key Module
3 MODULE 7.5A HEV NVLD, TMU, VESS Module, Sport Mode Switch, Active Air Flap
P/WDW RH 25A Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RH
SPARE 10A -
HTD MIRR 10A Driver Power Outside Mirror, Passenger Power Outside Mirror
P/SEAT PASS 20A Passenger Power Seat
S/HEATER FRT 15A Driver Seat Warmer Module, Passenger Seat Warmer Module
PDM 25A PDM
CLOCK 10ASmart Key Module, PDM, BCM, TMU, Clock, Rear Camera Module,
A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Audio, Overhead Console Lamp, AMP, JBL AMP,
Power Outside Mirror Switch
SPARE 10A -
A/CON 7.5A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Blower Relay), A/C Control Module
S/HTR RR 20A Rear Seat Warmer Switch LH, Rear Seat Warmer Switch RH
SUN ROOF 20A Panorama Sunroof
1 POWER OUTLET 15A Front Power Outlet RH2 MODULE 7.5A Rear Camera Module, BCM

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Maintenance
DescriptionFuse rating Protected component
WIPER 25A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Wiper Relay), Front Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch
5 MODULE 7.5A PDM, Panorama Sunroof
DR LOCK 20AI/P Junction Box (Door Lock Relay, Door Unlock Relay),
E/R Fuse & Relay Box (T/Turn Unlock Relay)
2 POWER OUTLET
15A Front Power Outlet LH
1 MODULE 7.5A Instrument Cluster, A/C Control Module, BCM, Sport Mode Switch IND., Clock, Audio,
Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module, Electro Chromic Mirror, TMU, E/CON Switch,
Active Air Flap, RPAS Sensor
IG 1 20A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Fuse - ESC 3 10A, ECU 4 10A, OIL PUMP 2 10A, TCU 2 15A)
HEV ECU 20A Hybrid Control Unit
A/BAG 15A Telltale Lamp, SRS Control Module, Passenger Weight Classification Sensor
1 START 7.5A PDM Hybrid Control Unit, Transaxle Range Switch
MDPS 10A ESC Off Switch, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, EPS Control Module
3 PDM 7.5A Smart Key Module, PDM
SPARE 10A -
A/BAG IND. 7.5A Instrument Cluster
POWER
CONNECTOR AUDIO 15A Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit
ROOM LP 10A Trunk Room Lamp, Driver Door Lamp, Instrument Cluster, Passenger Door Lamp,
A/C Control Module, Glove Box Lamp, BCM, Clock, RF Receiver, Data Link Connector,
Tire Pressure Monitoring Module,
Auto Light & Photo Sensor, Electro Chromic Mirror, Room Lamp Relay

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Refrigerant label··················\
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Replacement light bulb ··················\
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Reporting safety defects ··················\
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Road warning ··················\
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Rocking the vehicle ··················\
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Scheduled maintenance service ··················\
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Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·········7-18
Normal maintenance schedule ··················\
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Seat belt warning ··················\
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Seat belts ··················\
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Driver's 3-point system with emergency locking retractor ··················\
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Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking retractor ··················\
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Height adjustment ··················\
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Pre-tensioner seat belt ··················\
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Seat belt warning ··················\
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Seat belts height adjustment ··················\
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Seat warmer ··················\
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Seatback pocket ··················\
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Seats ··················\
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Armrest ··················\
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Front seat adjustment ··················\
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Headrest ··················\
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Rear seat ··················\
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Seat warmer ··················\
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Shift lock system ··················\
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Side impact air bag ··················\
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Smart key ··················\
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Smooth cornering ··················\
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Snow tires ··················\
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Spare tire Compact spare tire ··················\
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Compact spare tire replacement ··················\
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Removing and storing the spare tire ··················\
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Special driving conditions ··················\
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Driving at night ··················\
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Driving in flooded areas ··················\
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Driving in the rain ··················\
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Driving of

f-road ··················\
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Hazardous driving conditions ··················\
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Highway driving ··················\
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Rocking the vehicle ··················\
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Smooth cornering ··················\
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Speedometer ··················\
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Sports mode ··················\
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Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ·············6-5
Starting the hybrid system ··················\
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Steering wheel ··················\
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Electric power steering ··················\
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Horn ··················\
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Tilt steering ··················\
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Steering wheel audio control ··················\
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