2020 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID stop start

Maintenance
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Information
Automatic transmission fluid color is red
when new.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transmission fluid will begin to look
darker. This is a normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace the
fluid based upon the changed color.
NOTICE
The use of a non-specified fluid could
result in transmission malfunction
and failure. Use only the specified
automatic transmission fluid (refer
to “Recommended Lubricants and
Capacities” in chapter 2).
Engine Clutch Actuator Fluid
The engine clutch actuator fluid level
should be inspected or replaced to the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
Brake Fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between the MIN and the MAX marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT
4 specification.
Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system.
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads, the disc, and the rotor
for any excessive wear-out. Inspect
calipers for any fluid leakage
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks,
deterioration, or damage. Start
the engine and listen carefully for
any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and the hybrid
system off, check for excessive free-play
in the steering wheel. Check the linkage
for bends or damage. Check the dust
boots and ball joints for deterioration,
cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.

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3. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then pull
down the blade assembly and remove
it.
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4. Install the new blade assembly.
5. Gently put the wipers back down onto
the windshield.
6. With the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ON position, turn the wiper switch
to any ON position to return the
wipers to the bottom resting position.
TIRES AND WHEELS
WARNING
Tire failure may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in an
accident. To reduce risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the
following precautions:
• Inspect your tires monthly for
proper inflation as well as wear
and damage.
• The recommended cold tire
pressure for your vehicle can be
found in this manual and on the
tire label located on the driver’s
side center pillar. Always use a
tire pressure gauge to measure
tire pressure. Tires with too
much or too little pressure wear
unevenly causing poor handling.
• Check the pressure of the spare
tire every time you check the
pressure of the other tires on
your vehicle.
• Replace tires that are worn, show
uneven wear, or are damaged.
Worn tires can cause loss of
braking effectiveness, steering
control, or traction.
• ALWAYS replace tires with the
same size, type, construction and
tread pattern as each tire that
was originally supplied with this
vehicle. Using tires and wheels
other than the recommended
sizes could cause unusual
handling characteristics, poor
vehicle control, or negatively
affect your vehicle’s Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) resulting in a
serious accident.

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Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
to replace most vehicle light bulbs. It is
difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs
because other parts of the vehicle must
be removed before you can get to the
bulb. This is especially true for removing
the headlamp assembly to get to the
bulb(s).
Removing/installing the headlamp
assembly can result in damage to the
vehicle.
WARNING
• Prior to working on a light, depress
the foot brake, shift to P (Park), apply
the parking brake, press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the OFF position
and take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle to avoid sudden
movement of the vehicle and to
prevent possible electric shock.
• Be aware the bulbs may be hot and
may burn your fingers.
NOTICE
Be sure to replace the burned-out bulb
with one of the same wattage rating.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the
fuse or electrical wiring system.
NOTICE
To prevent damage, do not clean the
headlamp lens with chemical solvents
or strong detergents.
Information
The headlamp and tail lamp lenses could
appear frosty if the vehicle is washed after
driving or the vehicle is driven at night in
wet weather. This condition is caused by
temperature difference between the lamp
inside and outside and, it does not indicate
a problem with your vehicle. When
moisture condenses in the lamp, it will be
removed after driving with the headlamp
on. The removable level may differ
depending on lamp size, lamp position
and environmental condition. However, if
moisture is not removed, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Information - Headlamp
desiccant (if equipped)
This vehicle is equipped with desiccant to
reduce fogging inside the headlamp due to
moisture.
The desiccant is consumable and its
performance may change based on the
used period or environment.
If fogging inside the headlamp due to
moisture continues for a long time, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
LIGHT BULBS

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3. Exhaust Emission Control
System
The Exhaust Emission Control System is
a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining
good vehicle performance.
When the engine starts or fails to start,
excessive attempts to restart the engine
may cause damage to the emission
system.
Engine exhaust (carbon monoxide)
precautions
• Carbon monoxide can be present
with other exhaust fumes. If you smell
exhaust fumes of any kind in your
vehicle, drive with all the windows
fully open. Have your vehicle checked
and repaired immediately.
WARNING
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide (CO). Though colorless and
odorless, it is dangerous and could be
lethal if inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poisoning.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts,
including components found in the
interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain
or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained
in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
• Do not operate the engine in confined
or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.
• When the vehicle is stopped in an
open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to draw
outside air into the vehicle.
• Never sit in a parked or stopped
vehicle for any extended time with the
engine running.
• When the engine stalls or fails to
start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to the
emission control system.

Index
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................................................................. 6-28
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
...........................................................6-31
Hill-start assist control (HAC)
........................................................................\
6-32
Good braking practices
........................................................................\
..........6-32
Bulb replacement
........................................................................\
.........................8-43
Headlamp
........................................................................\
...............................8-44
Parking lamp
........................................................................\
..........................8-44
Daytime running light
........................................................................\
............8-44
Turn signal lamp
........................................................................\
.....................8-44
Cornering lamp ........................................................................\
....................... 8-44
Side marker
........................................................................\
............................8-44
Auxiliary lamp
........................................................................\
.......................8-44
Side repeater lamp
........................................................................\
..................8-45
Rear combination light bulb
........................................................................\
...8-45
High mounted stop lamp
........................................................................\
........8-47
License plate light
........................................................................\
..................8-48
Interior light
........................................................................\
...........................8-48
Bulb wattage
........................................................................\
..................................2-8
C
Cabin air filter
........................................................................\
..............................8-23
California perchlorate notice
........................................................................\
.........1-9
Capacities (Lubricants)
........................................................................\
................2-11
Center console storage
........................................................................\
...............5-118
Central door lock/unlock switch
........................................................................\
..5-30
Certification label
........................................................................\
........................2-13
Check tire inflation pressure
........................................................................\
........8-27
Child restraint system (CRS)
........................................................................\
.......3-29
Selecting a child restraint system (CRS)
........................................................3-30
Rearward-facing child restraint system
..........................................................3-30
Forward-facing child restraint system
............................................................3-31
Booster seats ........................................................................\
............................ 3-31
Installing a child restraint system (CRS)
.......................................................3-31
Lower anchors and tether for Children (LATCH System)
.............................3-32
Lower anchors
........................................................................\
........................3-32
Tether anchors
........................................................................\
........................3-32
Lap/shoulder belt
........................................................................\
....................3-35

Index
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E
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
........................................................................\
....5-38
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
.....................................................................6-28
Emergency towing
........................................................................\
......................7-28
Emergency trunk safety release
........................................................................\
..5-64
Emission control system
........................................................................\
.............8-57
Crankcase emission control system
...............................................................8-57
Evaporative emission control System
............................................................8-57
Exhaust emission control system
...................................................................8-58
Energy flow
........................................................................\
.................................1-20
Engine only propulsion
........................................................................\
..........1-20
EV propulsion
........................................................................\
........................1-20
Power assist
........................................................................\
.............................1-20
Vehicle stop
........................................................................\
............................1-20
Engine brake ........................................................................\
............................ 1-21
Engine generation ........................................................................\
.................... 1-21
Power reserve
........................................................................\
..........................1-21
Regeneration
........................................................................\
..........................1-21
Engine brake/regeneration
........................................................................\
.....1-22
Engine generation/motor drive
........................................................................\
1-22
Engine generation/regeneration
.....................................................................1-22
Start engine to avoid battery discharge
..........................................................1-22
Engine compartment
........................................................................\
.....................2-6
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement
.....................................................8-40
Engine coolant
........................................................................\
............................8-17
Engine number
........................................................................\
............................2-14
Engine oil
........................................................................\
....................................8-15
Engine specification ........................................................................\
....................... 2-7
Engine Start/Stop button
........................................................................\
................6-6
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
........................................................................\
..........1-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
.....................................................8-13

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If the 12 volt battery is discharged
........................................................................\
7-4
If the engine overheats
........................................................................\
..................7-7
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
........................................................7-2
If the engine stalls while driving
........................................................................\
..7-2
If the engine will not start
........................................................................\
.............7-3
If you have a flat tire while driving
......................................................................7-3
Ignition switch
........................................................................\
..............................6-6
Engine Start/Stop button
........................................................................\
..........6-6
Remote start
........................................................................\
.............................6-9
Immobilizer system
........................................................................\
....................5-11
Important safety precautions ........................................................................\
.......... 3-2
Always wear your seat belt
........................................................................\
......3-2
Restrain all children
........................................................................\
.................3-2
Air bag hazards
........................................................................\
........................3-2
Driver distraction
........................................................................\
.....................3-2
Control your speed
........................................................................\
...................3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition
.................................................................3-2
In case of an emergency while driving
.................................................................7-2
Infotainment system ........................................................................\
................... 5-126
USB and iPod® port
........................................................................\
............5-126
Antenna
........................................................................\
................................5-126
Steering wheel audio controls
......................................................................5-127
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology hands-free ...............................................5-128
Audio / Video / Navigation system
..............................................................5-128
Blue Link® center
........................................................................\
................5-128
Inside rearview mirror
........................................................................\
................5-42
Instrument cluster
........................................................................\
.........................4-4
Adjusting instrument cluster illumination
........................................................4-5
Gauges and meters
........................................................................\
...................4-5
Transmission shift indicator
........................................................................\
.....4-9
Warning and indicator lights
........................................................................\
..4-10
LCD display messages
........................................................................\
...........4-19
LCD display (Type A, B)
........................................................................\
.......4-26
LCD display (Type C)
........................................................................\
............4-39

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Ready to start driving ........................................................................\
.....1-17, 4-22
Check regenerative brakes
.....................................................................1-17, 4-22
Stop vehicle and check brakes
...............................................................1-17, 4-22
Check Hybrid system
........................................................................\
.....1-17, 4-23
Stop safely and check Hybrid system
....................................................1-18, 4-23
Check Hybrid system. Do not start engine ......................................................4-23
Stop safely and check power supply
......................................................1-18, 4-23
Check virtual engine sound system
........................................................1-18, 4-23
Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery damage
..............................................1-19, 4-23
Refill inverter coolant
........................................................................\
....1-19, 4-23
Park with engine On to charge battery
...................................................1-19, 4-23
Start engine to avoid battery discharge
..................................................1-19, 4-23
LCD display modes
........................................................................\
....................4-25
Trip computer mode
........................................................................\
...............4-26
Turn By Turn (TBT) mode
........................................................................\
.....4-26
Driving assist mode
........................................................................\
................4-26
Master warning mode
........................................................................\
.............4-27
User settings mode
........................................................................\
.................4-27
Light
........................................................................\
............................................5-72
AUTO headlamp position
........................................................................\
......5-72
Daytime running light (DRL) ........................................................................\
.. 5-72
Parking lamp position
........................................................................\
............5-73
Headlamp position
........................................................................\
.................5-73
High beam operation
........................................................................\
..............5-73
High Beam Assist (HBA)
........................................................................\
.......5-74
Turn signals
........................................................................\
............................5-77
Lane change signals
........................................................................\
...............5-77
Battery saver function
........................................................................\
............5-77
Headlamp delay function
........................................................................\
.......5-77
Headlamp leveling device
........................................................................\
......5-78
Light bulbs
........................................................................\
..................................8-43
Lubricants and capacities
........................................................................\
............2-11
Luggage compartment lamp
........................................................................\
.......5-80