2019 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual

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Key ignition switch positions 
Switch
PositionActionNotice
LOCK
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, turn the
key towards the LOCK position.
The ignition key ca

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Starting the engine 
1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Hold the

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Engine Start/Stop Button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-
minate and will go off 30 seconds
after the door is closed.
NEVER press t

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Engine Stop/Start button positions 
Button PositionAction Notice
OFF
To turn off the engine, press the Engine
Start/Stop button with shift lever in P (Park).
When you press t

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Button PositionAction 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 be

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Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as
high heels, ski boots, sandals,
flip-flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use

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To prevent damage to the vehicle:
 If the engine stalls while you arein motion, do not attempt to
move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position.
If traffic and road conditi

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Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission opera-tion 
The automatic transmission has 6 or
8 forward speeds and one reverse
speed.
The individual speeds are selected
autom