2019 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID ECO mode

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Information
 Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains station-
ary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
 Always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not
depress the accelerator while start-
ing the vehicle. Do not race the
engine while warming it up.
 If ambient temperature is low, the " " indicator may remain illumi-
nated longer than the normal amount
of time. To prevent damage to the vehicle:
If the " " indicator turns off
while you are in motion, do not
attempt to move the shift lever
to the P (Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions
permit, you may put the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position
while the vehicle is still moving
and press the Engine Start/Stop
button in an attempt to restart
the hybrid system.
Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the hybrid system. To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not press the Engine Start/
Stop button for more than 10 sec-
onds except when the stop lamp
fuse is blown.
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you cannot normally start the
hybrid system. Replace the fuse
with a new one. If you are not able
to replace the fuse, you can start
the hybrid system by pressing
and holding the Engine Start/Stop
button for 10 seconds with the
Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC position.
For your safety always depress
the brake pedal before starting the
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R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage the
transmission if you shift into R
(Reverse) while the vehicle is inmotion.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakesare applied.
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
The transmission will automatically
shift through a 6-gear sequence, pro-
viding the best fuel economy and
power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or driving uphill, depress
the accelerator fully. The transmis-
sion will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear (or gears, as
appropriate).
The DRIVE MODE switch, located
on the shift lever console, allows the
driver to switch from NORMAL mode
to SPORT or ECO mode.
For more information, refer to
"Drive Mode Integrated Control
System" later in this chapter.
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Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from
your ABS in an emergency situation,
do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to
pump your brakes. Depress your
brake pedal as hard as possible.
When you apply your brakes under
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 ABS is
active. ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that results from sudden changes in
direction, such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed for the road and weather con-
ditions.ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
ty. Always steer moderately when
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
ing wheel movement can still cause
your vehicle to veer into oncoming
traffic or off the road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem may result in a longer stopping
distance than for vehicles equipped
with a conventional brake system.
The ABS warning light ( ) will stay
on for several seconds after the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON
position. During that time, the ABSwill go through self-diagnosis and the
light will go off if everything is nor-
mal. If the light stays on, you may
have a problem with your ABS.
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
If the ABS warning light ( ) is
on and stays on, you may have a
problem with the ABS. Your
power brakes will work normally.
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, contact your
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
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Hybrid vehicle
The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver's preferenceor road condition.
The mode changes whenever the
DRIVE MODE button is pressed. COMFORT mode :
COMFORT mode provides smooth
and comfortable driving.
ECO mode : ECO mode improves fuel efficiency
for eco-friendly driving.
SPORT mode : SPORT mode provides sporty riding.
When COMFORT mode is selected,
it is not displayed on the instrument
cluster.
ECO mode
When the Drive Mode is set to ECO mode, the
engine and transmissioncontrol logic are changed
to maximize fuel efficiency.
When the ECO mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE but-ton, the ECO indicator will illumi-
nate.
If the vehicle is set to ECO mode, when the engine is turned OFF
and restarted the Drive Mode set-
ting will remain in ECO mode.
Information
Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's
driving habit and road condition.
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When ECO mode is activated:
The acceleration response may beslightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
The air conditioner performance may be limited.
The shift pattern of the automatic transmission may change.
The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal conditions when ECO mode is acti-
vated to improve fuel efficiency. Limitation of ECO mode operation:
If the following conditions occur while
ECO mode is operating, the system
operation is limited even though
there is no change in ECO indicator.
When the coolant temperature is
low:The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-mal.
When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
engine torque is restricted.
When driving the vehicle with the automatic transmission gear shift
lever in manual shift mode: The system will be limited accord- ing to the shift location.
When the accelerator pedal is deeply depressed for a few seconds: The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.SPORT mode
SPORT mode managesthe driving dynamics byautomatically adjusting the
steering effort, the engine
and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver
performance.
When SPORT mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the SPORT indicator will illuminate.
Whenever the engine is restarted, the Drive Mode will revert back to
ECO mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode
from the DRIVE MODE button.
When SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine rpm will tend to remainraised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when accel- erating
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In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
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Plug-in hybrid vehicle
The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver's preferenceor road condition.
The mode changes whenever the
DRIVE MODE button is pressed. COMFORT mode :
COMFORT mode provides smooth
and comfortable driving.
ECO mode :
ECO mode improves fuel efficiency
for eco-friendly driving.
When COMFORT mode is selected,
it is not displayed on the instrument
cluster.
ECO mode
When the Drive Mode is set to ECO mode, the
engine and transmissioncontrol logic are changed
to maximize fuel efficiency.
When the ECO mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE but-ton, the ECO indicator will illumi-
nate.
If the vehicle is set to ECO mode, when the engine is turned OFF
and restarted the Drive Mode set-
ting will remain in ECO mode.
Information
Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's
driving habit and road condition.
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When ECO mode is activated:
The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
The air conditioner performance may be limited.
The shift pattern of the automatic transmission may change.
The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal conditions when ECO mode is acti-
vated to improve fuel efficiency. Limitation of ECO mode operation:
If the following conditions occur while
ECO mode is operating, the system
operation is limited even though
there is no change in ECO indicator.
When the coolant temperature is
low:The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-mal.
When driving up a hill: The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
engine torque is restricted.
When driving the vehicle with the automatic transmission gear shift
lever in manual shift mode: The system will be limited accord- ing to the shift location.
When the accelerator pedal is deeply depressed for a few seconds: The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.
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To convert to Cruise Control Mode
The driver may choose to only use
the Cruise Control Mode (speed con-
trol function) by doing as follows:
1. Turn the Smart Cruise ControlSystem on (the "CRUISE" indica-
tor will be on but the system will
not be activated).
2. Press and hold the Vehicle-to- Vehicle Distance button for more
than 2 seconds.
3. Choose between "Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Mode" and "CruiseControl (CC) Mode".
When the system is canceled using
the CRUISE button or the CRUISE
button is used after the engine is
turned on, the SCC Mode will turnon.
Smart Cruise Control speed
To set Smart Cruise Control speed
1. Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel to turn the system
on. The "CRUISE" indicator will
illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
The Smart Cruise Control speedcan be set as follows:
(110 mph): when there is no
vehicle in front
mph): when there is a vehicle infront
When using the Cruise Control
Mode, you must manuallyadjust the distance to other
vehicles by depressing the
accelerator or brake pedal. The
system does not automatically
adjust the distance to vehicles
in front of you.
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