2015 Hyundai Sonata maintenance

OWNER'S MANUAL
Operation
Maintenance
Specifications
All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of pub-
lication. However, in line with the HYUNDAI policy of continual prod-
uct improvement, the right to amend or change specifications with-
out prior notice, or obligation to incorporate such amendments or
changes into vehicles already produced, is reserved.
This manual applies to all models of this vehicle and includes
descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equip-
ment. As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not
apply to your specific vehicle.

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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing HYUNDAI. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discerning people who
drive HYUNDAI. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each HYUNDAI we build is something of
which we're very proud.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new HYUNDAI. It is suggested that you
read it carefully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new
vehicle.
The manufacturer also recommends that service and maintenance on your vehicle be performed by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Note :If for any reason in the future you should sell your HYUNDAI, please leave this manual in the vehicle for the new
owner's use.
Copyright 2014 HYUNDAI Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored
in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of HYUNDAI
Motor Company.Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do
not meet HYUNDAI specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the
specifications listed on Page 8-6 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual.
CAUTION

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Your vehicle at a glance
Safety system of your vehicle
Convenient features of your vehicle
Multimedia System
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Index
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Safety system of your vehicle
• NEVER let the use of a mobile
device distract you from driving. You
have a responsibility to your passen-
gers and others on the road to
always drive safely, with your hands
on the wheel as well as your eyes
and attention on the road.
Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current condi-
tions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
Keep your vehicle in safe condi-
tion
Having a tyre blowout or a mechanical
failure can be extremely hazardous. To
reduce the possibility of such prob-
lems, check your tyre pressures and
condition frequently, and perform all
regularly scheduled maintenance.
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Maintenance of seat belts
When cleaning the seat belts, as
recommended, avoid getting solu-
tions into the buckle where they may
attack the lubricant or cause corro-
sion. Do not attempt to bleach or re-
dye seat belts, as this may affect the
webbing strength.
✽NOTICE
Do not attempt any form of modifi-
cation or repair to seat belt compo-
nents. If the retractor or other com-
ponents do not operate correctly, we
recommend that you call an autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer, who will
take the necessary corrective action.
Your authorised dealer will inspect
all seat belt components at regular
intervals and advise if replacement
is required. Between these inspec-
tions you should make regular
checks to ensure that foreign objects
are not preventing complete buckle
engagement.
Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected
periodically for wear or damage of
any kind. Any damaged parts should
be replaced as soon as possible.
Keep seat belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and
dry. If seat belts become dirty, they
can be cleaned by using a mild soap
solution and warm water. Bleach,
dye, strong detergents or abrasives
should not be used because they
may damage and weaken the fabric.
When to replace seat belts
The entire seat belt assembly or
assemblies should be replaced if the
vehicle has been involved in an acci-
dent. This should be done even if no
damage is visible. We recommend
that you consult an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.

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Why didn’t my air bag go off in
a collision?
Air bags are not designed to inflate in
every collision.
There are certain types of accidents
in which the air bag would not be
expected to provide additional protec-
tion. These include rear impacts, sec-
ond or third collisions in multiple
impact accidents, as well as low
speed impacts. Damage to the vehicle
indicates a collision energy absorp-
tion, and is not an indicator of whether
or not an air bag should have inflated.
Air bag collision sensors
(if equipped)
To reduce the risk of an air bag
deploying unexpectedly and
causing serious injury or death:
•Do not hit or allow any objects
to impact the locations where
air bags or sensors are
installed.
•Do not perform maintenance
on or around the air bag sen-
sors. If the location or angle of
the sensors is altered, the air
bags may deploy when they
should not or may not deploy
when they should.
•Do not install bumper guards
or replace the bumper with a
non-genuine part. This may
adversely affect the collision
and air bag deployment per-
formance.
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•Place the ignition switch to
the LOCK/OFF or ACC posi-
tion, when the vehicle is being
towed to prevent inadvertent
air bag deployment.
•We recommend that all air bag
repairs are conducted by an
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Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle
collides with objects such as utility
poles or trees, where the point of
impact is concentrated and the colli-
sion energy is absorbed by the vehi-
cle structure.
SRS care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-
free and there are no parts you can
safely service by yourself. If the SRS
air bag warning light does not illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is in the
ON position, or continuously remains
on, we recommend that the system
be immediately inspected by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
We recommend any work on the
SRS system, such as removing,
installing, repairing, or any work on
the steering wheel, the front passen-
ger's panel, front seats and roof rails
be performed by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer. Improper handling
of the SRS system may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
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To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death take the follow-
ing precautions:
•Do not attempt to modify or
disconnect the SRS compo-
nents or wiring, including the
addition of any kind of badges
to the pad covers or modifica-
tions to the body structure.
•Do not place objects over or
near the air bag modules on
the steering wheel, instrument
panel, and the front passen-
ger's panel above the glove
box.
•Clean the air bag pad covers
with a soft cloth moistened
with plain water. Solvents or
cleaners could adversely
affect the air bag covers and
proper deployment of the sys-
tem.
•We recommend that inflated
air bags be replaced by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
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WARNING

Information mode ............................................................3-62
User settings mode.........................................................3-64
Warning messages ..........................................................3-69
Trip computer .......................................................3-77
Overview............................................................................3-77
Trip modes ........................................................................3-77
Trip A/B .............................................................................3-77
Fuel economy ...................................................................3-78
Warning and indicator lights ..............................3-81
Warning lights ..................................................................3-81
Indicator lights .................................................................3-88
Light .......................................................................3-92
Exterior lights ..................................................................3-92
Welcome system..............................................................3-97
Interior lights ....................................................................3-99
Wipers and washers ..........................................3-104
Windscreen wipers ......................................................3-104
Windscreen washers ...................................................3-106
Driver assist system ..........................................3-108
Rearview camera...........................................................3-108
Rear parking assist system ........................................3-109
Parking assist system ..................................................3-112
Defroster .............................................................3-115
Rear window defroster ...............................................3-115
Manual climate control system........................3-117
Heating and air conditioning......................................3-118
System operation ..........................................................3-123
System maintenance ....................................................3-125
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant
and compressor lubricant ...........................................3-126
Automatic climate control system ...................3-127
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................3-128
Manual heating and air conditioning .......................3-129
System operation ..........................................................3-135
System maintenance ....................................................3-138
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant
and compressor lubricant ...........................................3-138
Windscreen defrosting and defogging ...........3-139
Manual climate control system .................................3-139
Automatic climate control system ............................3-140
Defogging logic..............................................................3-141
Climate control additional features.................3-143
Automatic ventilation ...................................................3-143
Sunroof inside air recirculation.................................3-143
Storage compartment ........................................3-144
Centre console storage ...............................................3-144
Glove box ........................................................................3-145
Sunglasses holder .........................................................3-145
Multi box .........................................................................3-146
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