2020 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID stop start

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Turn Signal Indicator Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal
indicator stalk.
If any of the following occur, there may be
a malfunction with the turn signal system.
-The turn signal indicator light
illuminates but does not blink
-The turn signal indicator light blinks
rapidly
-The turn signal indicator light does not
illuminate at all
If any of these conditions occur, have
your vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Headlamp Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
-The LED headlight warning light
illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
the LED headlight.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This warning light blinks:
Whenever there is a malfunction with a
LED headlight related part. If this occurs,
we recommend that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED
Headlight warning light on or blinking can
reduce LED headlight life.
Ready indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
-ON : Normal driving is possible.
-OFF : Normal driving is not possible,
or a problem has occurred.
-Blinking : Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. If this occurs, we recommend
that you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
EV mode indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is driven by the electric
motor.

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High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the headlights are on and in the
high beam position.
• When the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlamps are on.
High Beam Assist indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the High Beam is on with the
light switch in the AUTO light position.
• If your vehicle detects oncoming or
preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist
system will switch the high beam to
low beam automatically.
For more information, refer to "High
Beam Assist (HBA)" in chapter 5.
Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
-It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with
FCA. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
For more information, refer to "Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)" in
chapter 6.
Lane Keep Assist Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• [Green] When you activate the lane
departure warning system by pressing
the Lane Safety button and all of
the system operating conditions are
satisfied.
• [White] When system operating
conditions are not satisfied or when
the sensor does not detect the lane
line.
• [Yellow] When there is a malfunction
with Lane Keeping Assist system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to "Lane
Keeping Assist (LKA)" in chapter 6.

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LCD Display Messages
Shift to P to start engine
This message is displayed if you try to
start the vehicle with the shift button in
any other position except the P (Park)
position.
Shift to P
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the engine without the shift
button in P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position (If you
press the Engine Start/Stop button once
more, it will turn to the ON position).
Low key battery
This warning message is displayed if the
battery of the smart key is discharged
while changing the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This warning message is displayed if the
Engine Start/Stop button changes to
the ACC position twice by pressing the
button repeatedly without depressing
the brake pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing
the brake pedal and then pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Key not in vehicle
This warning message is displayed if the
smart key is not in the vehicle when you
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
When attempting to start the vehicle,
always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected
This warning message is displayed if the
smart key is not detected when you press
the Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
Engine Start/Stop button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the engine
by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button
again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
button, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
12V battery discharging due to
additional electrical devices
This message is displayed if the 12V
battery voltage is weak due to any
non-factory electrical accessories (ex.
dashboard camera) while parking. Be
careful that the battery is not discharged.
If the message appears after removing
the non-factory electrical accessories,
we recommend that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Press START button with key
This warning message is displayed if you
press the Engine Start/Stop button while
the warning message "Key not detected"
is displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
This warning message is displayed if the
brake switch fuse is disconnected.
You need to replace the fuse with a new
one before starting the engine.
If that is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine Start/
Stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC
position.
Press START button while turning
wheel
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not unlock normally when
the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed.
You should press the Engine Start/Stop
button while turning the steering wheel
right and left.
Check steering wheel lock system
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not lock normally while the
Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to
the OFF position.
Door, Hood, Trunk Open Indicator
ODN8049012
This warning is displayed if any door or
the hood or the liftgate is left open. The
warning will indicate which door is open
in the display.
CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle, you should
confirm that the door/hood/liftgate
is fully closed. Also, check there is no
door/hood/liftgate open warning light
or message displayed on the instrument
cluster.
Sunroof Open (if equipped)
ODN8049013
This warning is displayed if you turn off
the engine when the sunroof is open.
Close the sunroof securely before leaving
your vehicle.

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Check exhaust system (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the GPF system. At this
time, the GPF warning light will also
blink. If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the GPF system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
GPF : Gasoline Particulate Filter
Check headlight (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the
headlights are not operating properly. A
headlight bulb may need to be replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
Check turn signal (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the turn
signal lamps are not operating properly.
A lamp may need to be replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
Check brake light (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the stop
lamps are not operating properly. A lamp
may need to be replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
Check headlamp LED (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the LED headlamp. We
recommend that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Check Active Air Flap system
This message is displayed in the
following situations:
-There is a malfunction with the flap
-There is a malfunction with the
controller or sensor
When all of the above conditions are
fixed, the warning will disappear.
Ready to start driving
This message is displayed when the
vehicle is ready to be driven.
Check regenerative brakes
This message is displayed when the brake
performance is low or the regenerative
brake does not work properly due to a
problem in the brake system.
If this occurs, it may take longer for the
brake pedal to operate and the braking
distance may become longer.
Stop vehicle and check brakes
This message is displayed when there is
a problem in the brake system.
If this occurs, park the vehicle in a
safe location and we recommend that
you tow your vehicle to the nearest
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the
vehicle inspected.

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Check Hybrid system
This message is displayed when there
is a problem with the hybrid system.
Refrain from driving when the warning
message is displayed.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Stop safely and check Hybrid system
This 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. Refrain from driving when the
warning message is displayed.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check Hybrid system. Do not start
engine
This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low.
A warning chime will sound until the
problem is solved. Refrain from driving
when the warning message is displayed.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Stop safely and check power supply
This message is displayed when there is
a problem in the power supply system.
If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe
location and tow your vehicle to the
nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the vehicle inspected.
Check virtual engine sound system
This message is displayed when there is
a problem with the Virtual Engine Sound
System (VESS).
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery
damage
This message is displayed when the fuel
tank is nearly empty.
You should refill the fuel tank to prevent
hybrid battery damage.
Refill inverter coolant
This message is displayed when the
inverter coolant is nearly empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
Park with engine On to charge
battery
This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low.
If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe
location and wait until the hybrid battery
is charged.
Start engine to avoid battery
discharge
This message is displayed to inform the
driver the 12V battery may be discharged
if the ignition switch is in ON position
(without the
indicator ON).
Set the vehicle to the ready () mode
to prevent the 12V battery from being
discharged.

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3. Door
ItemsExplanation
Auto Lock •
Disable : The auto door lock operation will be deactivated.
• Enable on Speed: All doors will be automatically locked when the
vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph (15 km/h).
• Enable on Shift: All doors will be automatically locked if the
automatic transmission shift button is pressed from the P (Park)
position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position.
(Vehicle is in the ready mode)
Auto Unlock •
Disable : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
• On key out/Vehicle Off : All doors will be automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the
Engine Start/Stop button is set to the OFF position.
• On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the
automatic transmission shift button is pressed to P (Park) position.
(Vehicle is in the ready mode)
Two Press Unlock •
Off: The two press unlock function will be deactivated. Therefore,
all doors will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed.
• On: Only the driver’s door will unlock if the door unlock button is
pressed. When the door unlock button is pressed again within 4
seconds, the remaining doors will unlock.
Horn Feedback To activate or deactivate the horn feedback.
If the horn feedback is activated, after locking the door by pressing
the lock button on the remote key, and pressing it again within 4
seconds, the horn feedback sound will operate once to indicate that
all doors are locked (if equipped with remote key).
Smart Trunk To activate or deactivate the smart trunk.
For more information, refer to “Smart trunk” in chapter 5.
4. Lights
Items
Explanation
One Touch Turn
Signal •
Off: The one touch turn signal function will be deactivated.
• 3, 5, 7 Flashes: The turn signal indicator will blink 3, 5, or 7 times
when the turn signal lever is moved slightly.
For more information, refer to “Lighting” in chapter 5.
Ambient Light
Brightness To adjust the brightness of the ambient light.
Ambient Light Color To select the ambient light color.
Headlight Delay •
To activate or deactivate the headlamp delay function.
For more information, refer to “Lighting” in chapter 5.
High Beam Assist •
To activate or deactivate High Beam Assist (HBA) system.
For more information, refer to “High Beam Assist (HBA)” in
chapter 5.

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Automatic reset
To automatically reset the average fuel
economy after refueling, select the "Fuel
Econ. Reset" mode in the User Settings
menu on the LCD display.
-After Ignition: When the engine has
been OFF for 4 hours or longer the
average fuel economy will reset
automatically.
-After Refueling: The average fuel
economy will reset automatically after
adding 1.6 gallons (6 liters) of fuel or
more and after driving speed exceeds
1 mph (1 km/h).
Information
The vehicle must be driven for a minimum
of 0.19 miles (300 meters) since the last
ignition key cycle before the average fuel
economy will be recalculated.
Instant Fuel Economy (2)
The instantaneous fuel economy is
displayed according to the bar graph in
the LCD display while driving.
Accumulated Info display
OIK047174N
This display shows the accumulated trip
distance (1), the average fuel economy
(2), and the total driving time (3).
The information is accumulated starting
from the last reset. To reset the information, press and
hold the OK button when viewing the
Accumulated driving info. The trip
distance, the average fuel economy,
and total driving time will reset
simultaneously.
The accumulated driving information will
continue to be counted while the engine
is still running (EX: when the vehicle is in
traffic or stopped at a stop light).
Information
The vehicle must be driven for a minimum
of 300 meters (0.19 miles) since the last
ignition key cycle before the average fuel
economy will be recalculated.
Drive Info display
OIK047176N
This display shows the trip distance (1),
the average fuel economy (2), and the
total driving time (3).
The information is combined for each
ignition cycle. However, when the engine
has been OFF for 4 hours or longer the
Drive Info screen will reset.
To manually reset the information, press
and hold the OK button when viewing
the Drive Info. The trip distance, the
average fuel economy, and total driving
time will reset simultaneously.
The driving information will continue
to be counted while the engine is still
running (for example, when the vehicle is
in traffic or stopped at a stop light).