2016 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED warning

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Maintenance
Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms-up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
When the engine starts or fails to
start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to the
emission system.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modi-
fied. Modification of your vehicle
could affect its performance, safety
or durability and may even violate
governmental safety and emis-
sions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Engine exhaust (carbon monox-ide) precautions
Carbon monoxide can be present
with other exhaust fumes. If you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind in
your vehicle, drive with all the win-
dows fully open. Have your vehicle
checked and repaired immediately.
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.
WARNING

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Maintenance
Do not operate the engine in con-fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short
time with the engine running,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to
the emission control system.Operating precautions for cat-alytic converters (if equipped)
The exhaust system and cat-
alytic converter are very hot
during and immediately after
the engine has been running. To
avoid SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH:
Do not park, idle, or drive the
vehicle over or near flamma-
ble objects, such as grass,
vegetation, paper, leaves, etc.
A hot exhaust system can
ignite flammable items under
your vehicle.
Keep away from the exhaust
system and catalytic convert-
er or you may get burned.
Also, Do not remove the heat
sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle, and do not coat
the vehicle for corrosion con-
trol. It may present a fire risk
under certain conditions.
WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
and parts, including compo-
nents found in the interior fur-
nishings in a vehicle, contain or
emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and repro-
ductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chem-
icals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
WARNING

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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Eastern Region:
Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Vermont.
Eastern Region
1122 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(800) 633-5151
Southern Region:
Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia,
West Virginia.
Southern Region
3025 Chastain Meadows Parkway
Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30066
(800) 633-5151 South Central Region:
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana,
Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Tennessee, Texas.
South Central Region
1421 South Beltline Road, Suite 400
Coppell, TX 75019
(800) 633-5151
Central Region:
Illinois, Indiana, lowa, Kentucky,
Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio,
Wisconsin, Kansas, Missouri.
Central Region
1705 Sequoia Drive Aurora, Illinois
60506
(800) 633-5151Western Region:
Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, California,
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
Oregon, Utah, Washington,
Wyoming.
Western Region
10550 Talbert Avenue P.O.Box
20850 Fountain Valley, California
92728-0850
(800) 633-5151
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This consumer information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Your HYUNDAI dealer will help answer any questions you
may have as you read this information.
HYUNDAI motor vehicles are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read and follow all directions in this Owner’s Manual, particularly the
information under the headings "NOTICE", "CAUTION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any questions regarding the operation of your vehicle, please contact your nearest
HYUNDAI Motor America Regional Office as listed in the following:

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A/V mode ........................................................................\
3-90
Air bag warning labels....................................................2-70
Air bags ........................................................................\
...2-47Additional safety precautions .....................................2-69
Air bag collision sensors ............................................2-63
Air bag inflation conditions .......................................2-65
Air bag non-inflation conditions ................................2-66
Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-70
Curtain air bags ..........................................................2-51
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger seat..........................................................2-58
Driver’s front air bag..................................................2-49
How does the air bag system operate? .......................2-52
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................2-58
Passenger’s front air bag ............................................2-49
Side air bags ...............................................................2-50
SRS Care ....................................................................2-68\
SRS warning light .....................................................2-53
What to expect after an air bag inflates .....................2-57
Where are the air bags? ..............................................2-49
Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision ..............2-63
Air cleaner.......................................................................7\
-35
Air ventilation seats ........................................................2-22 Airconditioning system
Automatic climate control system............................3-128
Manual climate control system ................................3-129
Refrigerant and Compressor ........................................8-5
Alarm system ..................................................................3-13
Antenna ........................................................................\
.....4-2
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .......................................5-32
Appearance care..............................................................7-86 Exterior care ...............................................................7-86
Interior care ................................................................7-91
Armrest ........................................................................\
...2-14
Audio/Video/Navigation system (AVN) ...........................4-4
Auto door lock/unlock features ......................................3-12
Auto hold ........................................................................\
5-28
Auto light position ........................................................3-107
Automatic climate control system ................................3-127 Air conditioning .......................................................3-136
Automatic heating and air conditioning ...................3-128
Climate control air filter ...........................................3-139
Manual heating and air conditioning .......................3-129
Automatic transaxle ........................................................5-12 Sports mode ................................................................5-15
AUX, USB and iPod
®port ...............................................4-2
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Engine number ..................................................................8-9
Engine oil ........................................................................\
7-27
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-4
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.................7-24
Exterior care....................................................................7-86\
Exterior overview (front) ..................................................1-2
Exterior overview (rear) ...................................................1-3
Flat tire (with Tire Mobility kit) .....................................6-15
Floor mat anchor(s).......................................................3-152
FluidBrake fluid ..................................................................7-33
Washer fluid ...............................................................7-34
Folding rear seats ............................................................2-12
Folding the outside rearview mirror ...............................3-36
Foot parking brake ..........................................................5-20
Forward collision warning system (FCWS) ...................5-63
Front lamp .....................................................................3-1\
16
Front seats ........................................................................\
.2-6
Fuel Economy ...............................................................3-100
Fuel filler lid ...................................................................3-53 Emergency fuel filler door release .............................3-53
Fuel Gauge ......................................................................3-\
60
Fuel requirements .............................................................F-7
Fuse switch .....................................................................7-6\
2 Fuses ........................................................................\
.......7-60
Engine compartment panel fuse .................................7-62
Fuse switch .................................................................7-62
Fuse/relay panel description .......................................7-64
Instrument panel fuse .................................................7-61
Main fuse ....................................................................7-63\
Multi fuse ...................................................................7-63
Gauges........................................................................\
.....3-59
Glove box......................................................................3-\
145
Glove box lamp .............................................................3-119
Hazard warning flasher .....................................................6-2
Hazardous driving conditions .........................................5-78
Head restraints ................................................................2-16
Headlamp bulb replacement ...........................................7-73
Headlamp delay function ..............................................3-113
Headlamp position ........................................................3-108
Heated steering wheel .....................................................3-17
Heater Automatic climate control system............................3-128
Manual climate control system ................................3-129
HEV(Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system.............................H-2
High - beam operation ..................................................3-109
High mounted stop lamp.................................................7-84
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Jump starting .....................................................................6-4\
Keys ........................................................................\
..........3-3Smart key......................................................................3-\
3
Label Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-70
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-50
Tire specification and pressure label ............................8-9
Vehicle certification label .............................................8-8
Lane departure warnings system (LDWS) .....................5-66
LCD display ....................................................................3-88\
A/V mode ...................................................................3-90
Information Mode ......................................................3-91
LCD modes ................................................................3-88
Trip computer modes..................................................3-88\
Turn by turn (TBT) mode ..........................................3-90
User settings mode .....................................................3-93
Warning Messages......................................................3-76
LCD Display Control......................................................3-88
LCD modes .....................................................................3-8\
8 License plate light bulb replacement ..............................7-84
Light ........................................................................\
......3-107
Auto light position....................................................3-107
Battery saver function ..............................................3-113
Daytime running light ..............................................3-114
Headlamp delay function..........................................3-113
Headlamp position....................................................3-108
High - beam operation..............................................3-109
Interior lights ............................................................3-116
Parking lamp position ..............................................3-108
Smart high beam ......................................................3-109
Turn signals ..............................................................3-112
Welcome system .......................................................3-115
Light bulbs ......................................................................7-\
73
Lubricants and capacities..................................................8-6
Luggage net holder .......................................................3-153
Main fuse ........................................................................\
7-63
Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............7-24
Maintenance services ...................................................7-4
Owner maintenance ......................................................7-5
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-50
Maintenance schedule .......................................................7-8 Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..............7-22
Normal maintenance schedule .....................................7-9
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Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-78
Room lamp ....................................................................3-116
Rotation (Tire) ................................................................7-47
Safety messages ................................................................F-6
Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-8
Seat belts ........................................................................\
.2-24Additional seat belt safety precautions ......................2-32
Care of seat belts ........................................................2-35
Height adjustment ......................................................2-26
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................2-29
Rear center seat belt ...................................................2-32
Seat belt restraint system............................................2-26
Seat belt safety precautions ........................................2-24
Seat belt warning light ...............................................2-25
Seat warmers ...................................................................2-20
Seatback pockets .............................................................2-11
Seats ........................................................................\
..........2-4 Air ventilation seats....................................................2-22
Armrest .......................................................................2\
-14
Folding rear seats .......................................................2-12
Front seats ....................................................................2-6
Head restraints ............................................................2-16
Rear seats....................................................................2-12\
Safety precautions ........................................................2-5
Seat warmers ..............................................................2-20
Seatback pockets ........................................................2-11 Shift lock system.............................................................5-16
Shift-lock release ............................................................5-16
Side air bags....................................................................2-50\
Side curtain ...................................................................3-153\
Smart cruise control system............................................5-48
Smart high beam ...........................................................3-109
Smart key ........................................................................\
..3-3
Smart trunk .....................................................................3-5\
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Smooth cornering............................................................5-79
Snow tires .......................................................................5\
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Sonata HEV energy flow ...............................................H-11
Special driving conditions ..............................................5-78
Driving at night ..........................................................5-79
Driving in flooded areas .............................................5-80
Driving in the rain ......................................................5-80
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-78
Highway driving.........................................................5-81
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-78
Smooth cornering .......................................................5-79
Speedometer....................................................................3-59\
Sports mode ....................................................................5-15\
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ...................6-3
Starting the hybrid vehicle (Smart key).........................H-15
Steering wheel.................................................................3-16 Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................3-16
Heated steering wheel ................................................3-17
Horn ........................................................................\
....3-18
Telescope steering ......................................................3-17
Tilt steering.................................................................3-17
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Vanity mirror lamp ........................................................3-119
Vehicle break-in process ...................................................F-9
Vehicle certification label .................................................8-8
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ...........F-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-8
Vehicle load limit ............................................................5-87
Vehicle Stability Management ........................................5-38
Volume and weight ...........................................................8-5
Warning lights (Instrument cluster) ................................3-63
Warning Messages (LCD display) ..................................3-76
Washer fluid ....................................................................7-34\
Welcome system ...........................................................3-115
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..................................7-48
Wheel replacement .........................................................7-48
Windows ........................................................................\
.3-38Power window lock button ........................................3-41
Windshield defrosting and defogging ...........................3-141
Windshield washers ......................................................3-121
Windshield wipers........................................................\
.3-120
Winter driving .................................................................5-82 Snow tires ...................................................................5-82
Tire chains ..................................................................5-83
Winter precautions......................................................5-84 Winter precautions ..........................................................5-84
Wiper blades ...................................................................7-39
Wipers and washers ......................................................3-120
Windshield washers ..................................................3-121
Windshield wipers ....................................................3-120
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