2020 Hyundai Sonata Schedule

08
8-17
Engine Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid should
not be checked under normal usage
conditions. But in severe conditions, the
fluid should be changed at an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer in accordance to the
scheduled maintenance at the beginning
of this chapter.
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).
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
including the parking brake pedal and
cables.
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for
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.

Maintenance8-20
Checking the Engine Oil and
Filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer according
to the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine oil contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and reproductive harm.
Used engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in contact with
the skin for prolonged periods of time.
Always protect your skin by washing
your hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible after
handling used oil.

08
8-23
WARNING
The electric motor for the
cooling fan may continue to
operate or start up when the
engine is not running and can
cause serious injury. Keep
hands, clothing and tools away
from the rotating fan blades of
the cooling fan.
The electric motor for the cooling
fan is controlled by engine coolant
temperature, refrigerant pressure and
vehicle speed. As the engine coolant
temperature decreases, the electric
motor will automatically shut off. This
is a normal condition. If your vehicle is
equipped with GDI, the electric motor
for the cooling fan may begin to operate
at any time and continue to operate until
you disconnect the negative battery
cable.
Changing Engine Coolant
Have coolant changed by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this chapter.
WARNING
Do not use engine coolant or antifreeze
in the washer fluid reservoir.
Engine coolant can severely obscure
visibility when sprayed on the
windshield and may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in an accident.
Engine coolant may also cause damage
to paint and body trim.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to engine parts, put
a thick towel around the radiator cap
before refilling the coolant to prevent
the coolant from overflowing into
engine parts, such as the alternator.

Maintenance8-28
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
Filter Inspection
The climate control air filter should be
replaced according to the Maintenance
Schedule. If the vehicle is operated
in severely air-polluted cities or on
dusty rough roads for a long period, it
should be inspected more frequently
and replaced earlier. When you replace
the climate control air filter, replace it
performing the following procedure,
and be careful to avoid damaging other
components.
Filter replacement
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1. Remove the support rod (1).
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2. Push in both sides of the glove box as shown. This will ensure that the glove
box stopper pins will get released
from its holding location allowing the
glove box to hang.
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3. Remove the climate control air filter case while pressing the lock on the
right side of the cover.
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4. Replace the climate control air filter.
5. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
NOTICE
Install a new climate control air filter
in the correct direction with the arrow
symbol ( ↓) facing downwards, otherwise,
it may be noisy and the effectiveness of
the filter may be reduced.

Maintenance8-36
Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI
recommends that the tires be rotated
according to the maintenance schedule
or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pressure,
improper wheel alignment, out-of-
balance wheels, severe braking or severe
cornering. Look for bumps or bulges in
the tread or side of the tire. Replace the
tire if you find any of these conditions.
Replace the tire if fabric or cord is visible.
After rotation, be sure to bring the front
and rear tire pressures to specification
and check lug nut tightness (proper
torque is 79~94 lbf·ft [11~13 kgf·m]).
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Disc brake pads should be inspected for
wear whenever tires are rotated.
Information
Tires that are asymmetrical or directional
can only be installed on the wheel in
one direction. The outside and inside
of an asymmetrical tire is not easily
distinguishable. Pay careful attention to
the markings on the sidewalls of the tires,
noting the “outside” marking and also the
rotating direction before installing them
on the vehicle.
WARNING
• Do not use the compact spare tire for
tire rotation.
• Do not mix bias ply and radial ply
tires under any circumstances.
This may cause unusual handling
characteristics that may cause loss
of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to
give you the longest tire life and best
overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
NOTICE
Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only approved wheel weights.

08
8-67
Cleaning the seat belt webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any
mild soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the soap.
Do not bleach or re-dye the webbing
because this may weaken the seat belt.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become hazy (that is, covered
with an oily, greasy or waxy film), they
should be cleaned with glass cleaner.
Follow the directions on the glass cleaner
container.
NOTICE
Do not scrape or scratch the inside of
the rear window. This may result in
damage to the rear window defroster
grid.
EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM
The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty
information contained in the Owner’s
Handbook & Warranty Information
booklet in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system to meet all
applicable emission regulations. There
are three emission control systems, as
follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control system
(2) Evaporative emission control system
(3) Exhaust emission control system
In order to ensure the proper function
of the emission control systems, it
is recommended that you have your
vehicle inspected and maintained
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer in
accordance with the maintenance
schedule in this manual.
NOTICE
For the Inspection and Maintenance
Test (with Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system)
• To prevent the vehicle from misfiring
during dynamometer testing, turn
the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system off by pressing the ESC
switch (ESC OFF light illuminated).
• After dynamometer testing is
completed, turn the ESC system back
on by pressing the ESC switch again.

IndexI-6
Emission control system ........................................................................\
.............. 8-67 Crankcase emission control system ................................................................ 8-68
Evaporative emission control System ............................................................. 8-68
Exhaust emission control system .................................................................... 8-68
Engine compartment ........................................................................\
.............. 2-6, 8-3
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement ...................................................... 8-48
Engine coolant ........................................................................\
............................. 8-21
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................................................\
. 4-4
Engine number ........................................................................\
............................. 2-14
Engine oil ........................................................................\
..................................... 8-19
Engine specification........................................................................\
....................... 2-7
Engine Start/Stop button ........................................................................\
................ 6-9
Evaporative emission control System .................................................................. 8-68
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ........................................................................\
.......... 1-8
Exhaust emission control system ........................................................................\
. 8-68
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ...................................................... 8-16
Exterior care........................................................................\
................................. 8-61
Exterior features........................................................................\
........................... 5-64 Hood ...................................................................\
............................................. 5-64
Trunk ...................................................................\
............................................ 5-65
Emergency trunk safety release....................................................................... 5-66
Fuel Filler Door ........................................................................\
....................... 5-70
Exterior overview Front view ........................................................................\
................................. 2-2
Rear view ........................................................................\
.................................. 2-3
F
Flat tire ........................................................................\
......................................... 7-12 Changing spare tire ........................................................................\
................ 7-12
Floor mat anchor(s)........................................................................\
.................... 5-151
Fluid Brake fluid ........................................................................\
............................... 8-24
Washer fluid ........................................................................\
............................ 8-25
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) ....................................................... 6-40 FCA-Junction Turning function ...................................................................... 6-55
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) .......................................... 5-99

I
I-11
LCD display modes ........................................................................\
..................... 4-20Trip computer mode ........................................................................\
................ 4-21
Turn By Turn (TBT) mode ........................................................................\
...... 4-21
Driving assist mode ........................................................................\
................. 4-21
Master warning mode ........................................................................\
.............. 4-22
User settings mode ........................................................................\
.................. 4-22
Light ..................................................................\
................................................... 5-74
AUTO headlamp position ........................................................................\
....... 5-74
Daytime running light (DRL)...........................................\
............................... 5-74
Parking lamp position ........................................................................\
............. 5-75
Headlamp position ........................................................................\
.................. 5-75
High beam operation ........................................................................\
............... 5-75
High Beam Assist (HBA) ........................................................................\
....... 5-76
Turn signals ........................................................................\
............................. 5-79
Lane change signals ........................................................................\
................ 5-79
Battery saver function ........................................................................\
............. 5-79
Headlamp delay function ........................................................................\
........ 5-79
Headlamp leveling device ........................................................................\
....... 5-80
Light bulbs ........................................................................\
................................... 8-55
Lubricants and capacities ........................................................................\
............. 2-11
Luggage compartment lamp ........................................................................\
........ 5-82
M
Maintenance Maintenance services ........................................................................\
................ 8-4
Owner maintenance ........................................................................\
................... 8-5
Scheduled maintenance services ....................................................................... 8-7
Normal maintenance schedule .................................................................... 8-8,12
Maintenance under severe usage conditions .............................................. 8-11,15
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................................................. 8-16
Tire maintenance ........................................................................\
..................... 8-38
Maintenance services ........................................................................\
..................... 8-4