2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Owner's Manual

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Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the ESC system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
For more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”
in chapter 5.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately
3 seconds and then goes off.
When you deactivate the ESC sys-
tem by pressing the ESC OFF but-
ton.
For more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”
in chapter 5.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the EPS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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Immobilizer Indicator
This indicator illuminates up to 30
seconds:
When the vehicle detects the
smart key in the vehicle with the
Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC or ON position.
- You can start the vehicle.
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the vehicle.
This indicator blinks for a few sec-
onds:
When the smart key is not in the
vehicle.
- You cannot start the vehicle.
This indicator illuminates for 2 sec-
onds and goes off:
When the Smart Key is not detect-
ed inside the vehicle, when the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ON position.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator blinks:
When the Smart Key battery is
weak.
- In this case, you cannot start the
engine. However, by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button with the
smart key, you may start the
engine.(For more information,
refer to “Starting the Vehicle” in
the chapter 5).
When there is a malfunction with
the immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Automatic Transmission Shift
Indicator
This indicator displays where the auto-
matic transmission shift lever is locat-
ed.

Reverse : R
Neutral : N

Manual Shift Mode : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Gear Position Pop-up (if equipped)
The pop-up displays the current gear
position selected for 2 seconds
(P/R/N/D).
Turn Signal Indicator
This indicator blinks:
When you operate the turn signal
indicator light.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system.
- The turn signal indicator light illumi-
nates but does not blink
- The turn signal indicator light blinks
rapidly
- The turn signal indicator light does
not illuminate at all
If either of these conditions occur,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
High Beam Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in
the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is in the
Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the tail lights and headlights
are on.
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Cruise Indicator Light
This indicator illuminates:
When the cruise control system is
ON.
For more information, refer to
“Cruise Control System” in chap-
ter 5.
Cruise SET Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the cruise control speed is
set.
For more information, refer to
“Cruise Control System” in chap-
ter 5.
AUTO HOLD Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
[White] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.
[Green] When you completely stop
the vehicle by depressing the
brake pedal with the auto hold sys-
tem activated.
[Yellow] When there is a malfunc-
tion with the auto hold system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to
“Auto Hold” in chapter 5.
SPORT Mode Indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator illuminates:
When you select "SPORT" mode
as drive mode.
For more information, refer to
"Drive Mode Integrated Control
System" in chapter 5.

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ECO Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When you select "ECO" mode as
drive mode.
For more information, refer to
“Drive Mode Integrated Control
System” in chapter 5.
Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you turn the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When one or more of your tires are
significantly underinflated (The
location of each underinflated tire
is displayed on the LCD display).
For more information, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
This warning light remains ON
after blinking for approximately 60
seconds, or repeatedly blinks ON
and OFF in 3 second intervals:
When there is a malfunction with the
TPMS.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
Do not monitor the ECO indica-
tor while driving. This may dis-
tract you, and may cause an
accident, resulting in severe
personal injury.
WARNING
The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
If you notice any vehicle insta-
bility, immediately take your
foot off the accelerator pedal,
apply the brakes gradually with
light force, and slowly move to
a safe position off the road.
WARNING

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Forward Collision
Warning (FCW) System
Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When the FCW is turned off on the
User Settings mode.
When there is a problem with the
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
System.
When the warning light remains on,
even though the FCW is turned on,
have the system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to
“Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
System in chapter 5.
Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS) Indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator illuminates:
[Green] When you activate the lane
departure warning system by
pressing the LDWS button.
[White] When system operating
conditions are not satisfied or
when the sensor does not detect
the lane line.
[Yellow] When there is a malfunc-
tion with the lane departure warn-
ing system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
For more information, refer to
“Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)” in chapter 5.

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Warning messages
Shift to "P" position
This warning message is displayed
when you attempt to turn OFF the
vehicle without setting the shift lever
in P (Park).
At this time, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position
(When you re-press the Engine
Start/Stop button again, it will turn to
the ON position).
Low Key Battery
This warning message is displayed
when the Smart Key battery is dis-
charged while turning the Engine
Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This warning message is displayed
when the Engine Start/Stop button
changes to the ACC position twice
by repeatedly pressing the button
without depressing the brake pedal.
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Key not in vehicle
This warning message is displayed
when the Smart Key is not in the
vehicle while pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button.
When attempting to start the vehicle,
always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected
This warning message is displayed
when the Smart Key is not detected
while pressing the Engine Start/Stop
button.
Press start button again
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
Engine Start/Stop button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the
engine by pressing the Engine Start/
Stop button again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
button, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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