2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid battery location

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4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out tofully open.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn itclockwise until it "clicks" one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is latched securely.
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station.
Before refueling, note the
location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station.
Before touching the fuel noz-
zle, you should eliminate the
potential build-up of static
electricity by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas
source, with your bare hand.
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WARNING
Add fuel into the fuel tank
within 20 minutes after open-
ing the fuel filler door. After 20
minutes, the fuel tank may
shut off, causing fuel to over-
flow. In this case, re-press the
fuel filler door opening but-
ton.
Do not leave the fuel filler
door opened for an extended
period of time. It may dis-
charge the battery.
Close the fuel filler door after
fueling the vehicle. If you start
the vehicle with the fuel filler
door opened, the message,
"Check fuel lid", illuminates
on the LCD display.
Avoid refueling the vehicle
while charging the (high-volt-
age) hybrid battery. It may
cause a fire or an explosion
due to static electricity.
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Engine Oil PressureWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
When the engine oil pressure is low,
follow the below procedures:
1.Carefully drive to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn OFF the engine and check the engine oil level (For more
information, refer to the "Engine
Oil" in the chapter 7) . If the level
is low, add engine oil.
When the warning light remains
ON after adding engine oil and
restarting the engine, or when
engine oil refilling is unavailable,
turn OFF the engine. These indi-
cate a mechanical problem, which
needs to be repaired before driving. In this case, we recommend that
you have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
When the Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light illuminates, turn
OFF the engine, and check the
engine oil level, in an attempt to
prevent severe engine damage.
These should be done as soon as
it is safe to do so. When the oil
level is low, add the engine oil to
the proper level and start the
engine again. When the light stays
ON, while running the engine,
immediately turn OFF the engine.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuel
level below "E (Empty)" may
cause the engine to misfire and
damage the catalytic converter.
Driving the vehicle in EV mode after fuel runs out may damage
the hybrid battery.
NOTICE
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Check Hybrid system.Turn off engine.
This warning message is displayed
when there is a problem with the
hybrid system. The " " indicator
will blink and a warning chime will
sound until the problem is solved.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Check Hybrid system. Do notstart engine.
This warning message is displayed
when the hybrid battery power
(SOC) level is low. A warning chime
will sound until the problem is solved.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Stop vehicle and check powersupply
This warning message is displayed
when a failure occurs in the power
supply system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe location and tow your vehicle to
the nearest authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the vehicle inspect-
ed.
Stop vehicle to charge battery
This warning message is displayed
when the hybrid battery power
(SOC) level is low.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe location and wait until the hybrid
battery is charged.
You can increase the hybrid battery
charging rate by holding the acceler-
ator pedal to the floor with transmis-
sion in P. The engine will rev high but
it will be limited for charging purpose
when you hold the pedal to the floor.
Refuel to prevent Hybrid batterydamage
This warning message is displayed
when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
You should refill the fuel tank to pre-
vent hybrid battery damage.
Refill inverter coolant
This warning message is displayed
when the inverter coolant is nearly
empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
Stop vehicle and check brakes
This warning message is displayed
when a failure occurs in the brake
system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and tow your vehicle to the
nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer
and have the vehicle inspected.

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Check Hybrid system.Do not start engine.
This warning message is displayed
when the hybrid battery power
(SOC) level is low. A warning chime
will sound until the problem is solved.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Stop vehicle and check powersupply
This warning message is displayed
when a failure occurs in the power
supply system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe location and tow your vehicle to
the nearest authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the vehicle inspect-
ed.
Park with engine On to charge battery
This warning message is displayed
when the hybrid battery power
(SOC) level is low.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe location and wait until the hybrid
battery is charged.
You can increase the hybrid battery
charging rate by holding the acceler-
ator pedal to the floor with transmis-
sion in P. The engine will rev high but
it will be limited for charging purpose
when you hold the pedal to the floor.
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Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery
damage
This warning message is displayed
when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
You should refill the fuel tank to pre-
vent hybrid battery damage.
Refill inverter coolant
This warning message is displayed
when the inverter coolant is nearly
empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
Stop vehicle and check regen.brakes
This warning message is displayed
when a failure occurs in the brake
system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and tow your vehicle to the
nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer
and have the vehicle inspected.
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