2015 Hyundai Sonata maintenance

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Maintenance
Rear combination light bulb
replacement
Type A
(1) Stop/Tail lamp
(2) Tail lamp
(3) Turn signal lamp
(4) Reverse lamp
Stop/Tail lamp and Turn signal lamp
1. Open the boot lid.
2. Remove the service cover by turn-
ing the lock anticlockwise and then
pulling it out.3. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
anticlockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
anticlockwise until the tabs on the
bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
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Stop/Tail lamp
Turn Signal lamp
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6. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
Reverse lamp and Tail lamp
1. Open the boot.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the
boot lid cover and then remove the
cover.
3. Disconnect the connector and
then remove the socket by turning
the socket anticlockwise.4. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
6. Install the socket into the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
7. Reinstall the boot lid cover by
pushing in the screw.
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Reverse lamp
Tail lamp

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Type B
(1) Stop/Tail lamp (LED)
(2) Stop lamp (Bulb)
(3) Turn signal lamp
(4) Reverse lamp
Stop/Tail lamp
If the LED lamp does not operate,
have the vehicle checked by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
Turn signal lamp
1.Open the boot lid.
2.Remove the service cover by turn-
ing the lock anticlockwise and then
pulling it out.3. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
anticlockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
anticlockwise until the tabs on the
bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
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6. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
Reverse lamp
1. Open the boot.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the
boot lid cover and then remove the
cover.
3. Disconnect the connector and
then remove the socket by turning
the socket anticlockwise.4. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
6. Install the socket into the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
7. Reinstall the boot lid cover by
pushing in the screw.
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Maintenance
High mounted stop lamp
replacement
If the high mounted stop lamp does
not operate, we recommend that you
contact an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer.
Licence plate light bulb
replacement
If the licence plate lamp does not
operate, we recommend that you
contact an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer.
Interior light bulb replacement
Map lamp and Room lamp
If the lamp does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
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1. Using a flat-head screwdriver,
gently pry the lens from the interi-
or light housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior
light housing notches and snap
the lens into place.
If the lamps do not operate, have the
vehicle checked by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
Use care not to dirty or damage
lenses, lens tabs, and plastic
housings.
NOTICE
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■Vanity mirror lamp
■Luggage room lamp
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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits.
A mild soap, safe for use on painted
surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish.•Do not use strong soap,
chemical detergents or hot
water, and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight or
when the body of the vehicle
is warm.
•Be careful when washing the
side windows of your vehicle,
especially with high-pressure
water. Water may leak through
the windows and wet the inte-
rior.
•To prevent damage to the
plastic parts and lamps, do
not clean with chemical sol-
vents or strong detergents.
CAUTION

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Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its lustre. Removing oil, tar, and
similar materials with a spot remover
will usually strip the wax from the fin-
ish. Be sure to re-wax these areas
even if the rest of the vehicle does
not yet need waxing. Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes whilst driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly whilst
maintaining a slow forward
speed.WARNING
•Water washing in the engine
compartment including high
pressure water washing may
cause the failure of electrical
circuits located in the engine
compartment.
•Never allow water or other liq-
uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as
this may damage them.
CAUTION
•Wiping dust or dirt off the
body with a dry cloth will
scratch the finish.
•Do not use steel wool, abra-
sive cleaners, or strong deter-
gents containing highly alka-
line or caustic agents on
chrome-plated or anodised
aluminium parts. This may
result in damage to the protec-
tive coating and cause discol-
oration or paint deterioration.
CAUTION
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