2020 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED oil type

Foreword
1-8
VeHIcle data colle ct I on
and eV ent d
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ecorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE:
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender,
age, and crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the
EDR.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Items contained in motor vehicles or
emitted from them are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or reproductive harm.
These include:
• Gasoline and its vapors
• Engine exhaust
• Used engine oil
• Interior passenger compartment
components and materials
• Component parts which are subject
to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead, lead
compounds and other chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm.
For more information go to
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle

Convenient Features
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NOTICE
It is important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, damage to the compressor
and abnormal system operation may
occur. To prevent damage, the air
conditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
WARNING
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerant is
mildly flammable and
operated at high pressure,
the air conditioning system
should only be serviced
by trained and certified
technicians. It is important
that the correct type
and amount of oil and
refrigerant are used.
All refrigerants should be reclaimed
with proper equipment.
Venting refrigerants directly to the
atmosphere is harmful to individuals
and environment. Failure to heed these
warnings can lead to serious injuries.
ODN8A079026
Air conditioning refrigerant label
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on
the label located inside of the hood.
„„Example
OHYK059001
Each symbols and specification on
the air conditioning refrigerant label is
represented as below:
1.

Classifica
tion of refrigerant
2.

Amoun
t of refrigerant
3.

Classifica
tion of Compressor lubricant
4.
Caution
5.


Flammable r
efrigerant
6.

T
o require registered technician to
service air conditioning system

05
5-137
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also reduces the
performance of the air conditioning
system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
It is important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, damage to the compressor
and abnormal system operation may
occur. To prevent damage, the air
conditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
WARNING
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerant is
mildly flammable and
operated at high pressure,
the air conditioning system
should only be serviced
by trained and certified
technicians. It is important
that the correct type
and amount of oil and
refrigerant are used.
All refrigerants should be reclaimed
with proper equipment.
Venting refrigerants directly to the
atmosphere is harmful to individuals
and environment. Failure to heed these
warnings can lead to serious injuries.
ODN8A079026
Air conditioning refrigerant label
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on
the label located inside of the hood.
„„Example
OHYK059001
Each symbols and specification on
the air conditioning refrigerant label is
represented as below:
1.

Classifica
tion of refrigerant
2.

Amoun
t of refrigerant
3.

Classifica
tion of Compressor lubricant
4.
Caution
5.


Flammable r
efrigerant
6.

T
o require registered technician to
service air conditioning system

06
6-145
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See chapter 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the
battery and cables as described in
chapter 8. The level of charge in your
battery can be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a service station.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
chapter 8 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and
components to be sure they are not
cracked, worn or damaged in any way.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the
container. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and most auto parts outlets. Do
not use engine coolant or other types
of antifreeze as these may damage the
paint finish.
Do not let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation of snow or
ice around or near the rear brakes or
if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk
the parking brake may freeze, apply
it only temporarily while you put the
gear selector lever in P and block the
rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then
release the parking brake.
Do not let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the car to be sure the
movement of the front wheels and the
steering components is not obstructed.
Don't place foreign objects
or materials in the engine
compartment
Placement of foreign object or materials
which prevent cooling of the engine, in
the engine compartment, may cause a
failure or combustion. The manufacturer
is not responsible for the damage caused
by such placement.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt
an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is covered
with ice, squirt it with an approved de-
icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock
is frozen internally, you may be able to
thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle
the heated key with care to avoid injury.

08
8 -7
Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of
the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
• Repeated short distance driving.
• Driving in dusty conditions or sandy areas.
• Extensive use of brakes.
• Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used.
• Driving on rough or muddy roads.
• Driving in mountainous areas.
• Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
• Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extremely humid
climates.
• More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 90°F (32°C).
• Engine oil usage which is not recommended (semi-synthetic, mineral type, lower
grade spec, etc.)
For additional information or assistance see your authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
After 10 years or 100,000 miles, we recommend to use severe maintenance
schedule.
Scheduled Maintenance ServiceS

08
8-11
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and filter *
1R Every 5,000 miles or
6 months A, B, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter RMore frequently C, E
Spark plugs RMore frequently A, B, H, I, K
Automatic transmission fluid R Every 60,000 miles A, C, E, F, G, I
Front brake disc/pads, calipers I More frequently C, D, G, H
Rear brake shoes or disc/pads IMore frequently C, D, G, F
Parking brake IMore frequently C, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/ lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint I
More frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Suspension mounting bolts IMore frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Drive shafts and boots IEvery 3,000 miles or
6 months C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit) R
More frequently C, E
*1 : Requires grade engine oil. If a lower grade
engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine
oil filter must be replaced as indicated for severe maintenance condition.
Severe Driving Conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16
km) in freezing temperature
B.

Ext
ensive engine idling or low speed
driving for long distances
C.
Driving on r

ough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or salt- spread
roads
D.
Driving in ar

eas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
E.

Driving in sandy ar
eas F.
Driving in hea

vy traffic area over 90°F
(32°C)
G. Driving on uphill, do wnhill, or
mountain road
H.

T
owing a Trailer, or using a camper, or
roof rack
I.

Driving as a pa
trol car, taxi, other
commercial use or vehicle towing
J.
Driving o

ver 106 mph (170 km/h)
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L.

E
ngine oil usage which is not
recommended (semi-synthetic, mineral
type, lower grade spec, etc.)

08
8-15
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Smartstream G2.5 GDi)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and filter *
1R Every 5,000 miles or
6 months A, B, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter RMore frequently C, E
Spark plugs RMore frequently A, B, F, G, H, I, K
Automatic transmission fluid R Every 60,000 miles A, C, E, F, G, I
Front brake disc/pads, calipers I More frequently C, D, G, H
Rear brake shoes or disc/pads I More frequently C, D, G, F
Parking brake IMore frequently C, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/ lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint I
More frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Suspension mounting bolts IMore frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Drive shafts and boots IEvery 3,750 miles or
6 months C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit) R
More frequently C, E
*1 : Requires grade engine oil. If a lower grade
engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and
engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated for severe maintenance condition.
Severe Driving Conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16
km) in freezing temperature
B.

Ext
ensive engine idling or low speed
driving for long distances
C.
Driving on r

ough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or salt- spread
roads
D.
Driving in ar

eas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
E.

Driving in sandy ar
eas F.
Driving in hea

vy traffic area over 90°F
(32°C)
G. Driving on uphill, do wnhill, or
mountain road
H.

T
owing a Trailer, or using a camper, or
roof rack
I.

Driving as a pa
trol car, taxi, other
commercial use or vehicle towing
J.
Driving o

ver 106 mph (170 km/h)
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L.

E
ngine oil usage which is not
recommended (semi-synthetic, mineral
type, lower grade spec, etc.)

Maintenance8-48
■ Cartridge type
■ Blade type
■ Multi fuse Normal
Blown
Normal Blown
Normal Blown
OTM078035
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected
from electrical overload damage by
fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, one
located in the driver’s side panel bolster,
the other in the engine compartment
near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights,
accessories, or controls do not work,
check the appropriate circuit fuse. If a
fuse has blown, the element inside the
fuse will be melted or broken.
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver’s side fuse panel.
Before replacing a blown fuse, turn the
engine and all switches off, and then
disconnect the negative battery cable.
Always replace a blown fuse with one of
the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem.
Avoid using the system involved and
immediately consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
NEVER replace a fuse with anything but
another fuse of the same rating.
• A higher capacity fuse could cause
damage and possibly cause a fire.
• Do not install a wire or aluminum
foil instead of the proper fuse -
even as a temporary repair. It may
cause extensive wiring damage and
possibly a fire.
NOTICE
Do not use a screwdriver or any other
metal object to remove fuses because
it may cause a short circuit and damage
the system.
fuSES