2015 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-40
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-43
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...................................5-46
Good Braking Practices ................................................5-47
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ............5-48
Cruise Control .......................................................5-50
Cruise Control Operation...............................................5-50
Smart Cruise Control system ............................5-54
To Adjust the Sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control ...5-55
To Convert to Cruise Control Mode............................5-55
Smart Cruise Control Speed .........................................5-56
Smart Cruise Control Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance...5-60
Radar to Detect Distance to the Vehicle Ahead .....5-63
Limitations of the System .............................................5-64
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ......5-69
LDWS Operation ..............................................................5-70
Warning Light and Message.........................................5-71
Foward Collision Warning System (FCWS) ......5-73
FCWS Operation ..............................................................5-73
Limitations of the System .............................................5-74
Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) ..................5-76
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist) .............................................5-77
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..................................5-80
Special Driving Conditions ..................................5-84
Hazardous Driving Conditions ......................................5-84
Rocking the Vehicle ........................................................5-84
Smooth Cornering ...........................................................5-85
Driving at Night................................................................5-85
Driving in the Rain ..........................................................5-86
Driving in Flooded Areas ...............................................5-86
Winter Driving ......................................................5-87
Snow or Icy Conditions ..................................................5-87
Winter Precautions .........................................................5-89
Vehicle Load Limit................................................5-91
Tire Loading Information Label ...................................5-92
Trailer Towing .......................................................5-96

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Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................6-2
In Case of an Emergency While Driving.............6-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving .................................6-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing ........6-2
If you Have a Flat Tire While Driving ..........................6-3
If the Engine Will Not Start..................................6-3
If the Engine Doesn't Turn Over or
Turns Over Slowly .............................................................6-3
If the Engine Turns Over Normally but
Doesn't Start ......................................................................6-\
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Jump Starting ..........................................................6-4
If the Engine Overheats........................................6-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).........6-9
Check Tire Pressure .........................................................6-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...............................6-10
Low Tire Pressure Telltale ............................................6-11
Low Tire Pressure Position and
Tire Pressure Telltale .....................................................6-11
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Malfunction Indicator.....................................................6-12
Changing a Tire with TPMS..........................................6-13
If you Have a Flat Tire........................................6-15
With Spare Tire................................................................6-15
With Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) ........................................6-23
Towing ...................................................................6-30
Towing Service .................................................................6-30
Emergency Towing..........................................................6-31
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6What to do in an emergency

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Engine Compartment ............................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-6
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-6
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-6
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-7
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-8
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-9
Normal Maintenance Schedule ....................................7-10
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........7-20
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ..7-21
Engine Oil and Filter.......................................................7-21
Drive Belts........................................................................\
.7-21
Fuel Filter ........................................................................\
..7-21
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and Connections ..................7-21
Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap ...................................7-21
Air Cleaner Filter .............................................................7-21
Spark Plugs .......................................................................7\
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Valve Clearance ...............................................................7-22
Cooling System ................................................................7-22
Engine Coolant .................................................................7-22
Automatic Transmission Fluid ......................................7-22
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid ....................................7-22Brake hoses and Lines ..................................................7-23
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
7-23
Parking Brake...................................................................7-23
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and Rotors .....................7-23
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler.............................................7-23
Suspension Mounting Bolts ..........................................7-23
Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint .........................................7-23
Drive Shafts and Boots .................................................7-23
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ........................................7-23
Engine Oil ..............................................................7-24
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-24
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-26
Engine Coolant .....................................................7-27
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-27
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-29
Brake Fluid ............................................................7-30
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ...................................7-30
Washer Fluid .........................................................7-31
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-31
Parking Brake .......................................................7-31
Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-31
Air Cleaner ............................................................7-32
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-32
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7Maintenance

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Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-34
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-34
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-36
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-36
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-36
Battery...................................................................7-38
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-39
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-39
Reset features .................................................................7-40
Tires and Wheels .................................................7-41
Tire Care ........................................................................\
....7-41
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-42
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-43
Tire Rotation...................................................................\
..7-44
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-45
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-45
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-46
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-4\
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Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-47
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-47
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-51
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-54
Summer Tires ...................................................................7-54
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
7-54
Radial-Ply Tires ...............................................................7-55
Low Aspect Ratio Tires..................................................7-55
Fuses ......................................................................7-\
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Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement..........................7-58
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement.......7-59
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ......................................7-61
Light Bulbs ............................................................7-69
Headlamp, Position Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp and
Side Marker Light Bulb Replacement ........................7-70
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement ..............................7-75
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement ..............7-76
High Mounted Stop Lamp .............................................7-80
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement ......................7-80
Interior Light Bulb Replacement .................................7-80
Appearance Care..................................................7-82
Exterior Care ....................................................................7-82\
Interior Care .....................................................................7-8\
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Emission Control System ....................................7-89
Crankcase Emission Control System ..........................7-89
Evaporative Emission Control System Including
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)............7-89
Exhaust Emission Control System ..............................7-90
California Perchlorate Notice.............................7-93

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Engine ......................................................................8-\
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Dimensions ..............................................................8-2
Bulb Wattage ..........................................................8-3
Tires and Wheels ...................................................8-4
Volume and Weight ................................................8-5
Air Conditioning System........................................8-5
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities ..........8-6
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number .........................8-8
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...................8-9
Vehicle Certification Label....................................8-9
Tire Specification and Pressure Label .............8-10
Refrigerant Label .................................................8-10
Engine Number .....................................................8-10
Consumer Information .........................................8-11
Reporting Safety Defects ...................................8-12
8Specifications, Consumer information and
Reporting safety defects

Your vehicle at a glance
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Your vehicle at a glance
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Exterior overview (II) ............................................1-3
Interior overview ....................................................1-4
Instrument panel overview ...................................1-5
Engine compartment .............................................1-6

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2. Headlamp ..........................................7-70
3. DRL/Position lamp .............................7-75
4. Tires and wheels ...............................7-41
5. Outside rearview mirror .....................3-40
6. Panoramic sunroof ............................3-48
7. Front windshield wiper blades ...........7-36
8. Windows ............................................3-44
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1. Antenna ................................................4-2
2. Doors ..................................................3-14
3. Fuel filler door.....................................3-59
4. Rear parking assist system ..............3-121
5. Rear combination lamp ......................7-76
6. High mounted stop lamp ....................7-80
7. Rearview camera .............................3-120
8. Trunk ...................................................3-53
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