2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid lights

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Other features
ItemsExplanation
Fuel Economy Auto Reset
The average fuel economy will not reset automatically whenever refueling.
The average fuel economy will reset automatically when driving.
The average fuel economy will reset automatically when refueling.
For more information, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.
Fuel Economy UnitChoose the fuel economy unit. (US gallon, UK gallon)
Temperature UnitChoose the temperature unit. (°C,°F)
Tire Pressure UnitChoose the tire pressure unit. (psi, kPa, bar)
Gear Position Pop-upTo activate or deactivate the shift gear pop-up function.
For more information, refer to “Warning and indicator lights” in this chapter.
LanguageChoose the language.

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Exterior Lights
Lighting control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
(1) DRL OFF position
(2) AUTO light position
(3) Parking lamp position
(4) Headlamp position (1) OFF position
(2) DRL position
(3) Parking lamp position
(4) Headlamp position
AUTO light position (if equipped)
The parking lamp and headlamp will
be turned ON or OFF automatically
depending on the amount of light
outside the vehicle.
Even with the AUTO light feature in
operation, it is recommended to
manually turn ON the lamps when
driving at night or in a fog, or when
you enter dark areas, such as tun-
nels and parking facilities.
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Operating condition
1. Place the light switch in the AUTOposition.
2. Turn on the high beam by pushing the lever away from you.
The smart high beam ( ) indica- tor will illuminate.
3. The Smart High Beam will turn on when vehicle speed is above 28
mph (45km/h).
the Smart High Beam is operating,
the Smart High Beam will turn off
and the high beam will be on con-
tinuously. The smarthigh beam
( ) indicator will turn off.
when the Smart High Beam is
operating, the Smart High Beam
will turn off.
4. If the light switch is placed to the headlamp position, the Smart
High Beam will turn off and the low
beam will be on continuously. The high beam switches to low beam
in the below conditions.
- When the Smart High Beam is off.
- When the light switch is not in the
AUTO position.
- When the headlamp is detected from the on-coming vehicle.
- When the tail lamp is detected from the front vehicle.
- When the surrounding is bright enough high beams are not need-
ed.
- When streetlights or other lights are detected.
- When vehicle speed is below 18 mph (35km/h).
Warning light and message
When the Smart High Beam Assist
System is not working properly, the
warning message will come on for a
few second. After the message dis-
appears, the master warning light will
illuminate. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked.
■ Warning message■ Master warning
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Daytime running light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can help for others to see the front of
your vehicle during the day, especial-
ly after dawn and before sunset.
for U.S.A
The DRL will turn off when:

1. The light switch is not in the AUTOposition.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. The engine is turned off.

1. The light switch is not in DRL posi- tion.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. The engine is turned off.
for Canada
The DRL will turn off when:
1. The light switch is in the headlamp position, including the operation
that the headlamp is turned on
automatically in the AUTO light
position.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. The engine is turned off.

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Interior Lights
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine
is turned off or the battery will dis-
charge.
Interior lamp AUTO cut
The interior lamps will automatically
go off approximately 20 minutes after
the engine is turned off and the
doors closed. If a door is opened, the
lamp will go off 40 minutes after the
engine is turned off. If the doors are
locked by the smart key and the vehi-
cle enters the armed stage of the
theft alarm system, the lamps will go
off five seconds later.
Front lamps
(1) Front Map Lamp
(2) Front Door Lamp
(3) Front Room Lamp
NOTICE
Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark. The inte-
rior lights may obscure your view
and cause an accident.
WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
Remove frost, snow, or ice.
Visually check the tires for uneven wear and damage.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Before starting
Make sure the hood, the trunk, andthe doors are securely closed and
locked.
Adjust the position of the seat and steering wheel.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Verify all the lights work.
Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all passengers have fastened their
seatbelts. Check the gauges and indicators in
the instrument panel and the mes-
sages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Check that any items you are car- rying are stored properly or fas-
tened down securely.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
including components found in
the interior furnishings in a
vehicle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and cer-
tain products of components
contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive
harm.
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To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-
lowing precautions:
•ALWAYS wear your seat belt.
All passengers must be prop-
erly belted whenever the vehi-
cle is moving. For more infor-
mation, refer to "Seat Belts" in
chapter 2.
Always drive defensively.
Assume other drivers or pedes-
trians may be careless and
make mistakes.
Stay focused on the task of
driving. Driver distraction can
cause accidents.
Leave plenty of space between
you and the vehicle in front of
you.
WARNING

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Driving your vehicleButton Position Action Notice
ON Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it
is in the ACC position without depressing
the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked before
the hybrid system is started. Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ON position when the hybrid system is
not running to prevent the battery from dis-
charging.
START
To start the hybrid system, depress the
brake pedal and press the Engine
Start/Stop button with the shift lever in the P
(Park) position. If you press the Engine Start/Stop button
without depressing the brake pedal, the
hybrid system does not start and the Engine
Start/Stop button changes as follows:
OFF
→ →
ACC →
→
ON →
→
OFF or ACC

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ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position, the ESC and
the ESC OFF indicator lights illumi-
nate for approximately three seconds
and goes off, then the ESC is turned
on.
When operating
When the Engine Start/Stopbutton is in the ON position,
the ESC and the ESC OFF
indicator lights illuminate for
approximately three sec-
onds. After both lights go
off, the ESC is enabled.
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear sounds from
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and it means your ESC is
active.
engine may not respond to the
accelerator as it does under routine
conditions.
when the ESC activates, the Cruise
Control automatically disengages.
The Cruise Control can be reen-
gaged when the road conditions
allow. See "Cruise Control System"
later in this chapter.
driving on a slippery road, the
engine rpm (revolutions per minute)
may not increase even if you press
the accelerator pedal deeply. This is
to maintain the stability and traction
of the vehicle and does not indicate
a problem.