2016 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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To defrost outside windscreen
1. Set fan speed to the highest posi-
tion.
2. Set temperature to the extreme
hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on
according to the detected ambient
temperature and the outside
(fresh) air position will be selected
automatically.
If the position is selected, lower
fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan
speed.
Defogging logic (if equipped)
To reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windscreen, the
air intake or air conditioning are con-
trolled automatically according to
certain conditions such as or
position. To cancel or return the
defogging logic, do the following:
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. Press the air intake control button
at least 5 times within 10 seconds.
The indicator on the air intake button
blinks 3 times with 0.5 second inter-
vals. It indicates that the defogging
logic is cancelled or returned to the
programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
Automatic climate control sys-
tem
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. Whilst pressing the air condition-
ing button (A/C), press the air
intake control button at least 5
times within 3 seconds.
The climate control information
screen will blink 3 times with 0.5 sec-
ond intervals. It indicates that the
defogging logic is cancelled or
returned to the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
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Auto defogging system
(only for automatic climate
control system, if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the possibil-
ity of fogging up the inside of the
windscreen by automatically sensing
the moisture on the inside of the
windscreen.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is
on.
Information
The auto defogging system may not
operate normally when the outside
temperature is below -10 °C.When the Auto Defogging
System operates, the indi-
cator will illuminate.
If higher levels of moisture are
sensed in the vehicle, the Auto
Defogging System will operate in the
following order:
Step 1 : Outside air position
Step 2 : Operating the air conditioning
Step 3 : Blowing air toward the wind-
screen
Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward
the windscreen
If the air conditioning is off or recircu-
lated air position is manually selected
whilst Auto Defogging System is ON,
the Auto Defogging System Indicator
will blink 3 times to signal that the
manual operation has been can-
celled.
To cancel or reset the Auto
Defogging System
Press the front windscreen defroster
button for 3 seconds when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
cancelled, ADS OFF symbol will
blink 3 times and the ADS OFF will
be displayed on the climate control
information screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, ADS OFF symbol will blink 6
times without a signal.
Information
• When the air conditioning is turned
on by the Auto defogging system, if
you try to turn off the air condition-
ing, the indicator will blink 3 times
and the air conditioning will not be
turned off.
• For efficiency, do not select recircu-
lated air position whilst the Auto
defogging system is operating.
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CLIMATE CONTROL ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
driver side windscreen glass.
Damage to system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
Automatic Ventilation
(if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position or when the engine is run-
ning and temperature is below 15°C
(59°F) with the recirculated air posi-
tion selected more than five minutes,
the air intake position will automati-
cally change to the outside (fresh) air
position.
To cancel or reset the Automatic
Ventilation
When the air conditioning system is
on, select Face Level mode and
while pressing the A/C button, press
the recirculated air position button
five times within three seconds.
Sunroof inside air recirculation
(if equipped)
If the sunroof opens whilst the heater
or Air Conditioning system operates,
the outside (fresh) air will be select-
ed automatically for ventilating the
vehicle. Then, if you select the recir-
culated air position, the outside
(fresh) air will be selected automati-
cally after 3 minutes.
If you close the sunroof, the intake
mode will be changed to the previous
selected mode.
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STORAGE COMPARTMENT
To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartments.
Centre console storage
To open :
Press the button (1).
NOTICE
Never store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.
WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage com-
partment covers closed secure-
ly whilst driving. Items inside
your vehicle are moving as fast
as the vehicle. If you have to
stop or turn quickly, or if there
is a crash, the items may fly out
of the compartment and may
cause an injury if they strike the
driver or a passenger.
WARNING
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Glove box
The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with the mechanical key (1).
To open:
Pull the lever (2).
Sunglasses holder
(if equipped)
To open:
Press the cover and the holder will
slowly open. Place your sunglasses
in the compartment door with the
lenses facing out.
To close:
Push back into position.
Make sure the sunglasses holder is
closed whilst driving. ALWAYS close the glove box
door after use.
An open glove box door can
cause serious injury to a pas-
senger in an accident, even if the
passenger is wearing a seat belt.
WARNING
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Multi box (if equipped)
To open the cover, press the cover
and it will slowly open. To close the
cover, press the cover and it will
slowly close.
For the safety of the passengers,
when the cover is closed, the cover
locks if the vehicle shakes due to
sudden acceleration or braking.
To unlock the cover, press the cover
twice.
•Do not keep objects except
sunglasses inside the sun-
glasses holder. Such objects
can be thrown from the holder
in the event of a sudden stop
or an accident, possibly injur-
ing the passengers in the vehi-
cle.
•Do not open the sunglasses
holder whilst the vehicle is
moving. The rearview mirror
of the vehicle can be blocked
by an open sunglasses hold-
er.
•Do not put the glasses forcibly
into a sunglasses holder. It
may cause personal injury if
you try to open it forcibly
when the glasses are jammed
in holder.
WARNING
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INTERIOR FEATURES
Ashtray (if equipped)
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To clean the ashtray:
The plastic receptacle should be
removed by lifting the plastic ashtray
receptacle upward after turning the
cover counterclockwise and pulling it
out.
Cup holder
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Ashtray use
Putting lit cigarettes or matches
in an ashtray with other com-
bustible materials may cause a
fire.
WARNING ■Front
• Type A
• Type B
■Rear
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Front
To open the cover:
Push the cover.
Rear
To open the cover:
Pull the armrest down to use the cup
holders.
• Keep your drinks sealed whilst
driving to prevent spilling your
drink. If liquid spills, it may get
into the vehicle's electrical/elec-
tronic system and damage elec-
trical/electronic parts.
• When cleaning spilled liquids, do
not dry the cup holder at a high
temperature. This may damage
the cup holder.
NOTICE
•Avoid abrupt starting and
braking when the cup holder
is in use to prevent spilling
your drink. If hot liquid spills,
you could be burned. Such a
burn to the driver could cause
loss of vehicle control result-
ing in an accident.
•Do not place uncovered or
unsecured cups, bottles,
cans, etc., in the cup holder
containing hot liquid whilst
the vehicle is in motion.
Injuries may result in the
event of sudden stop or colli-
sion.
•Only use soft cups in the cup
holders. Hard objects can
injure you in an accident.
WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of
direct sun light and do not put
them in a hot vehicle. They may
explode.
WARNING