2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid ECO mode

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The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference
or road condition.
The system resets to be in the ECO
mode, when the hybrid system is
restarted.
Information
If there is a problem with the instru-
ment cluster, the drive mode will be in
ECO mode and may not change to
NORMAL mode or SPORT mode. The mode changes, as below,
whenever the DRIVE MODE button
is pressed.
When NORMAL mode is selected,
it is not displayed on the instrument
cluster.
ECO mode (Active ECO)
The ECO mode is a guid- ance for fuel efficient driv-
ing.
When the ECO mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the ECO indicator (green color) will
illuminate.
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Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's
driving habit and road condition.
Information
The ECO mode will provide best effi-
ciency for customer driving habits
that are not aggressive in accelerating
and in conditions not involving many
rolling hills to drive through. Under
situation of aggressive driving style or
driving conditions involving rolling
hills causing frequent gear shifts you
should try NORMAL mode instead as
it may actually yield your best econo-
my and drivability. Compare between
the 2 modes.
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When Active ECO is activated:
The acceleration response may be slightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
The air conditioner performance may be limited.
The shift pattern of the automatic transaxle may change.
The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal
conditions when the Active ECO sys-
tem is activated to improve fuel effi-
ciency.
SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages the driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting
the steering wheel and
hybrid system.
When the SPORT mode is select- ed by pressing the DRIVE MODE
button, the SPORT indicator (yel-
low color) will illuminate.
Restarting of the hybrid system in the SPORT mode resets the
DRIVE mode to the ECO mode.
Thus, when necessary, reselect
the SPORT mode.
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In the SPORT mode, the fuel efficien-
cy may decrease.
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To adjust the sensitivity of
Smart Cruise Control
The sensitivity of vehicle speed
when following the front vehicle to
maintain the set distance can be
adjusted. Go to the User Settings
Mode (Driving Assist) and select
SCC (Smart Cruise Control). You
may select one of the three stages
you prefer.
Slow:Vehicle speed following the front
vehicle to maintain the set distance
is slower than normal speed. Normal:
Vehicle speed following the front
vehicle to maintain the set distance
is normal
Fast: Vehicle speed following the front
vehicle to maintain the set distance
is faster than normal speed.
To convert to Cruise Control
Mode
The driver may choose to only use
the Cruise Control Mode (speed con-
trol function) by doing as follows:
1. Turn the Smart Cruise Control System on (the "CRUISE" indica-
tor will be on but the system will
not be activated).
2. Press and hold the Vehicle-to- Vehicle Distance button for more
than 2 seconds.
3. Choose between "Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Mode" and "Cruise
Control (CC) Mode".
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Maintenance
Vehicle Maximum Load on theTire
Load on an individual tire due to curb
and accessory weight plus maximum
occupant and cargo weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and dividing by 2.
Vehicle Placard
A label permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the original equip-
ment tire size and recommended
inflation pressure.
All season tires
HYUNDAI specifies all season tires
on some models to provide good
performance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than
all season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.
Summer tires
HYUNDAI specifies summer tires on
some models to provide superior
performance on dry roads. Summer
tire performance is substantially
reduced in snow and ice. Summer
tires do not have the tire traction rat-
ing M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
side wall. If you plan to operate your
vehicle in snowy or icy conditions,
HYUNDAI recommends the use of
snow tires or all season tires on all
four wheels.
Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires,
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result. Snow
tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa)
more air pressure than the pressure
recommended for the standard tires
on the tire label on the driver’s side of
the center pillar, or up to the maxi-
mum pressure shown on the tire
sidewall, whichever is less. Do not
drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h)
when your vehicle is equipped with
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Steering wheel audio control ............................................4-3
Storage compartment ....................................................3-145Center console storage .............................................3-145
Glove box .................................................................3-145
Multi box ..................................................................3-146
Sunglass holder ........................................................3-146
Sunglass holder .............................................................3-146
Sunroof, see panoramic sunroof .....................................3-42
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
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Telescope steering ...........................................................3-17
The components of hybrid system .................................H-18
Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-13
Tilt steering .....................................................................3-1\
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Tire chains .......................................................................5\
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Tire Mobility kit..............................................................6-15
Tire pressure monitoring system(TPMS) .........................6-9
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-47\
Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-9
Tires and wheels ......................................................7-44, 8-4 Checking tire inflation pressure .................................7-46
Low aspect ratio tires .................................................7-58
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...............7-45
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Tire maintenance ........................................................7-50
Tire replacement .........................................................7-48 Tire rotation ................................................................7-47
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-50
Tire traction ................................................................7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-48
Wheel replacement .....................................................7-48
Towing ........................................................................\
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Trailer towing..................................................................5-92
Transaxle Automatic transaxle....................................................5-12
Shift lock system ........................................................5-16
Shift-lock release ........................................................5-16
Trip A/B ........................................................................\
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Trip computer..................................................................3-98 Digital speedometer..................................................3-102
Fuel Economy ..........................................................3-100
Trip A/B ......................................................................3-\
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Trunk ........................................................................\
.......3-47 Smart trunk .................................................................3-50
Trunk room lamp ..........................................................3-118
Turn by turn (TBT) mode ...............................................3-90
Turn signals ...................................................................3-112
User settings mode..........................................................3-93
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Warning and indicator lights
Ready Indicator
This indicator illuminates :
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
- ON : Normal driving is possible.
- OFF : Normal driving is not possible,
or a problem has occurred.
- Blinking : Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. In this case, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Service Warning Light
This warning light illuminates :
When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a problem with the hybrid vehicle control system or
hardware.
When the warning light illuminates
while driving, or does not go OFF after
starting the vehicle, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
EV Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the
vehicle is driven by the electric motor.
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❈Examples of decelerating events:
U-turn, turnings to the right/left,
traffic circles, highway junctions,
tollgates, and roadside unmanned
cameras to detect speeding.■Type B
Operation conditions
Press the Engine Start/Stop button. In the User Settings Mode, select
Driving Assistance, and then Coasting Guide to turn on the system.
Cancel the selection of coasting guide to turn off the system.
To activate the system, take the following procedures. Enter your destina-
tion information on the navigation and select the driving route. Select the
ECO mode in the Integrated Driving Control System. Then, satisfy the fol-
lowing.
- The driving speed should be between 37 mph (60 km/h) and 99 mph
(160 km/h).
❈ The operating condition (driving speed) varies in a situation, as there
may be a difference in displaying the driving speeds between the instru-
ment cluster and the navigation, and as there may a difference between
the actual driving speed and the driving speed display in accordance
with a tire inflating condition.
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Starting the vehicle
1.Carry the smart key or leave itinside the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3.Place the shift lever in P (Park) with the shift lever in N (Neutral),
you cannot start the vehicle.
4.Depress the brake pedal.
5.Press the Engine Start/Stop but- ton. If the hybrid system starts, the
" " indicator will come on and a
double chime can be heard.
Whether the engine is cold or
warm, it should be started without
depressing the accelerator.
After following the start proce-
dures, “ ” indicator on the
instrument cluster will turn on.
For more information, please check
Chapter 5. ECONOMICAL and SAFE OPERA-
TION of Hybrid system
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Do not
make "jack-rabbit" starts. Do not
race between stoplights.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear out.
The regenerative brake generates energy when the vehicle deceler-
ates.
When the hybrid battery power is low, the hybrid system automatical-
ly recharges the hybrid battery.
When the engine run with the shift lever in N (Neutral), the hybrid sys-
tem cannot generate electricity. The
hybrid battery cannot recharge with
the shift lever in N (Neutral).
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In the hybrid system, the engine auto-
matically runs and stops. When the
hybrid system operates, the " "
indicator is illuminated.
In the following situation, the engine
may operate automatically.
- When the engine is ready to run
- When the hybrid battery is beingcharged
- Depending on the temperature con- dition of the hybrid battery
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To avoid serious injury, turn off
hybrid system and be sure " "
indicator is off before working
under hood. Engine may start
unexpectedly.
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