2018 Hyundai Sonata Towing a trailer

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Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) ..................5-89
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist) .............................................5-90
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..................................5-93
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) ...............5-97
System setting and activation......................................5-97
AEB warning message and system control ..............5-99
Sensor to detect the distance from the vehicle
in front (front radar) ...................................................5-102
System malfunction......................................................5-103
Limitation of the system .............................................5-105
Special Driving Conditions ................................5-109
Hazardous Driving Conditions....................................5-109
Rocking the Vehicle ......................................................5-109
Smooth Cornering .........................................................5-110
Driving at Night .............................................................5-110
Driving in the Rain ........................................................5-111
Driving in Flooded Areas.............................................5-111
Winter Driving ....................................................5-112
Snow or Icy Conditions................................................5-112
Winter Precautions .......................................................5-114
Vehicle Load Limit..............................................5-116
Tire Loading Information Label .................................5-117
Trailer Towing .....................................................5-121

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Driving your vehicle
➀ Cruise Indicator
➁ Set Speed
➂ Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance
The Smart Cruise Control System
allows you to program the vehicle to
maintain constant speed and dis-
tance detecting the vehicle ahead
without depressing the accelerator/
brake pedal.
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For your safety, please read the
owner's manual before using the
Smart Cruise Control system.
WARNING
Do not use smart cruise control
when towing a trailer.
WARNING
The Smart Cruise Control
System is not a substitute for
safe driving practices, but a
convenience function only. It is
the responsibility of the driver
to always check the speed and
distance to the vehicle ahead.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:
If the Smart Cruise Control is
left on, (CRUISE indicator
light in the instrument cluster
is illuminated) the Smart
Cruise Control can be activat-
ed unintentionally. Keep the
Smart Cruise Control System
off (CRUISE indicator light
OFF) when the Smart Cruise
Control is not in use, to avoid
inadvertently setting a speed.
Use the Smart Cruise Control
System when traveling on
open highways in good
weather.
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WARNING

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Driving your vehicle
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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.
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Do not use the Smart Cruise
Control when it may not be
safe to keep the vehicle at a
constant speed:
- Driving in heavy or varying speed traffic.
- On slippery (rainy, icy or snow covered) roads.
- Construction areas
- Parking areas
- Hilly or winding roads.
- Very windy areas.
- When driving with limited view (possibly due to bad
weather, such as fog, snow,
rain or sandstorm)
Do not use smart cruise con-
trol when towing a trailer.

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Driving your vehicle
Vehicle capacity weight
904 lbs. (410 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-
mum combined weight of occupants
and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped
with a trailer, the combined weight
includes the tongue load.
Seating capacity
Total : 5 persons (Front seat : 2 persons,
Rear seat : 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a
driver, your vehicle may carry.
However, the seating capacity may
be reduced based upon the weight of
all of the occupants, and the weight
of the cargo being carried or towed.
Do not overload the vehicle as there
is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry.
Towing capacity
We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
The cargo capacity of your vehicle
will increase or decrease depending
on the weight and the number of
occupants and the tongue load, if
your vehicle is equipped with a trailer.
Steps for determining correct load limit
1. Locate the statement "The com-
bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.’’ on your vehicle’s
placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example, if
the "XXX" amount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) 5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail- er, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle.
Do not overload the vehicle as
there is a limit to the total
weight, or load limit, including
occupants and cargo, the vehi-
cle can carry. Overloading can
shorten the life of the vehicle. If
the GVWR or the GAWR is
exceeded, parts on the vehicle
can break, and it can change the
handling of your vehicle. These
could cause you to lose control
and result in an accident.
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Driving your vehicle
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If you carry items inside your
vehicle (e.g., suitcases, tools,
packages, or anything else),
they are moving as fast as the
vehicle. If you have to stop or
turn quickly, or if there is a
crash, the items will keep going
and can cause an injury if they
strike the driver or a passenger.
Put items in the cargo area of
your vehicle. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
Do not stack items, like suit-
cases, inside the vehicle
above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured
child restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure it.
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Overloading your vehicle may
cause damage. Repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do
not overload your vehicle. We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
NOTICE

Maintenance
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Severe Driving Conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km)
in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball
joint
IMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Suspension mounting boltsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIEvery 3,000 miles or 6 monthsC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E

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Maintenance
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Severe Driving Conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km)
in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball
joint
IMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Suspension mounting boltsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIEvery 3,750 miles or 6 monthsC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E

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Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-19
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .......................6-9Changing a Tire with TPMS ......................................6-13
Check Tire Pressure......................................................6-9
Low Tire Pressure Position and Tire Pressure Telltale ...............................................6-11
Low Tire Pressure Telltale..........................................6-11
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...............................6-10
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator .............................................6-12
Tire Specification and Pressure Label ............................8-11
Tires and Wheels .....................................................7-40, 8-5 All Season Tires .........................................................7-53
Check Tire Inflation Pressure .....................................7-42
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ..............................................7-54
Radial-Ply Tires ..........................................................7-54
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures.............7-41
Snow Tires ..................................................................7-53
Summer Tires .............................................................7-53
Tire Care .....................................................................7-4\
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Tire Maintenance ........................................................7-46
Tire Replacement........................................................7\
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Tire Rotation...............................................................7-43
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...............................................7-46 Tire Terminology and Definitions ..............................7-50
Tire Traction ...............................................................7-45
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...........................7-44
Wheel Replacement....................................................7-45
Towing ........................................................................\
....6-30 Emergency Towing.....................................................6-31
Towing Service ...........................................................6-30
Trailer Towing...............................................................5-121
Transmission ...................................................................5-14 Automatic Transmission.............................................5-14
Ecoshift Dual Clutch Transmission............................5-18
Good Driving Practices ..............................................5-26
Paddle Shifter .............................................................5-24
Parking........................................................................\
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Shift-Lock Release .....................................................5-25
Shift-Lock System ......................................................5-25
Trip computer..................................................................3-85 Trip modes ..................................................................3-85
Vehicle Certification Label .............................................8-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............................8-10
Vehicle Load Limit .......................................................5-116 Tire Loading Information Label ...............................5-117
Volume and Weight ...........................................................8-6
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