2021 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED parking brake

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exterior FeAtures
Hood
Opening the hood
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1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2.

Pull the r
elease lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push up the secondary
latch (1) inside of the hood center
and lift the hood (2). After it has been
raised about halfway, it will raise
completely by itself.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in and around the engine compartment to
ensure the following:
- An

y tools or other loose objects are
removed from the engine room area
or hood opening area
- All glo

ve, rags, or other combustible
material is removed from the engine
compartment
- All filler caps ar

e tightly and
correctly installed
2.

L
ower the hood halfway (lifted
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from
the closed position) and push down
to securely lock in place. Then double
check to be sure the hood is secure.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is
not securely locked. Open it again and
close it with more force.
WARNING
• Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
• Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.

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• Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refueling.
You can generate a buildup of
static electricity by touching,
rubbing or sliding against any item
or fabric capable of producing
static electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. If you must re-enter
the vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially dangerous
static electricity discharge by
touching a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle
or other gasoline source, with your
bare hand.
• When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place the
container on the ground prior to
refueling. Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, contact
between your bare hand and the
vehicle should be maintained until
the filling is complete.
• Use only approved portable plastic
fuel containers designed to carry and
store gasoline.
• When refueling, always move the
shift button to the P (Park) position,
set the parking brake, and place
the ignition switch to the LOCK/
OFF position. Sparks produced by
electrical components related to the
engine can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.
• Do not use matches or a lighter and
do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette
in your vehicle while at a gas station,
especially during refueling.
• Do not over-fill or top-off your
vehicle tank, which can cause
gasoline spillage.• If a fire breaks out during refueling,
leave the vicinity of the vehicle, and
immediately contact the manager
of the gas station and then contact
the local fire department. Follow any
safety instructions they provide.
• If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can
cover your clothes or skin and thus
subject you to the risk of fire and
burns. Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap is
venting fuel or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until the condition stops
before completely removing the cap.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
Information
Make sure to refuel your vehicle according
to the “Fuel Requirements” suggested in
the Introduction chapter.
NOTICE
• Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of
fuel spilled on painted surfaces may
damage the paint.
• If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, use only a genuine
HYUNDAI cap or the equivalent
specified for your vehicle. An
incorrect fuel filler cap can result
in a serious malfunction of the fuel
system or emission control system.

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lighting
Exterior Lights
Lighting control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of the
following positions:
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1. OFF position
2.
A
UTO headlamp position
3.

P
arking lamp position
4.
H

eadlamp position
Daytime running light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day, especially
after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedicated
lamp OFF when:
• The headlamps are ON.
• The parking lamps are ON.
• The vehicle is turned off.
• The parking brake is engaged.
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AUTO headlamp position
The parking lamp and headlamp will
be turned ON or OFF automatically
depending on the amount of daylight as
measured by the ambient light sensor on
the center dash (1).
Even with the AUTO headlamp feature
in operation, it is recommended to
manually turn ON the headlamps when
driving at night or in a fog, driving in the
rain, or when you enter dark areas, such
as tunnels and parking facilities.
NOTICE
• Do not cover or spill anything on
the sensor (1) located in front of the
instrument panel.
• Do not clean the sensor using
a window cleaner, the cleanser
may leave a light film which could
interfere with sensor operation.
• If your vehicle has window tint or
other types of metallic coating on
the front windshield, the AUTO
headlamp system may not work
properly.

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Operating conditions
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist system enters the ready status,
when ‘Active Assist’ or ‘Warning Only’ is
selected in the AVN system screen and
the following conditions are satisfied:
• The trunk is closed
• The shift lever is in R (Reverse)
• Vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10
km/h)
• System components such as the rear
view camera and the rear ultrasonic
sensors are in normal conditions
The driver needs to select ‘Active Assist’
on the LCD display or infotainment
system display for collision-avoidance
assist.
The solid lines behind the vehicle in the
cluster LCD display indicates that the
system is ready to assist the driver.
Note that the system assists the driver
only once. The driver has to shift the gear
to R (Reverse) from another gear position
to reactivate the system.
The performance of Reverse Parking
Collision-Avoidance Assist system may
vary under certain conditions. If the
vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h),
the system can assist only pedestrian
collision avoidance.
As always, be careful when backing
up your vehicle and be aware of your
surroundings.
Warning and System Control
Active assist
„„Cluster LCD display
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„„Infotainment system display
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• If the system detects a risk of collision
with a pedestrian or an object behind
the vehicle, the system will warn the
driver with audible warning, steering
wheel vibration, and warnings on
the cluster LCD display and the
infotainment system display.
• If the system detects imminent
collision with a pedestrian or an object
behind the vehicle, the system may
apply braking power. The driver needs
to pay attention as the brake will
release within 2 seconds. The driver
must immediately depress the brake
pedal and check surroundings.

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The brake assist will turn off when:
- The driv
er shifts the gear to P (Park) or
D (Drive)
- The driv

er depresses the brake pedal
with sufficient power
- The br

aking has been assisted for
approximately 2 seconds
The warning will turn off when:
- The driv

er shifts the gear to P (Park), N
(Neutral), or D (Drive)
The brake control may not operate
properly depending on the status of the
ESC (Electronic Stability Control). There
will only be a warning when:
- The ESC (Electr

onic Stability Control)
warning light is on
- The ESC (Electr

onic Stability Control)
is engaged in a different function
Warning only
• If the system detects a risk of collision
with a pedestrian or an object, the
system will warn the driver with
audible warning and warnings on the
cluster LCD display or infotainment
system display.
• If ‘Warning Only’ is selected, braking
will not be assisted.
The warning will turn off when:
- The driv

er shifts the gear to P (Park), N
(Neutral), or D (Drive)
WARNING
• Reverse Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist system may
not operate properly or may
operate unnecessarily in some
circumstances.
• Always pay extreme caution while
driving. The driver is responsible for
controlling the brake appropriately.
CAUTION
• Always pay attention to road and
traffic conditions while driving,
whether or not there is a warning.
• Playing the vehicle audio system at
high volume may prevent occupants
from hearing Reverse Parking
Collision-Avoidance Assist system
warning sounds.
• If any other warning sound, such as
seat belt warning chime, is already
generated, Reverse Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist system warning
may not sound.
Information
The system can detect a pedestrian or an
object when:
• A pedestrian is standing behind the
vehicle.
• A large obstacle, such as a vehicle, is
parked in the rear center of the vehicle.

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• Outside air temperature is hot or cold.
• The wind is either strong (over 12 mph
(20 km/h)) or blowing perpendicular
to the rear bumper.
• Objects generating excessive
noise, such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes, are near the vehicle.
• An ultrasonic sensor with a similar
frequency is near the vehicle.
• There is ground height difference
between the vehicle and the
pedestrian.
• The image of the pedestrian in the
rear view camera is indistinguishable
from the background.
• The pedestrian is near the rear edge of
the vehicle.
• The pedestrian is not standing upright.
• The pedestrian is either too short or
too tall for the system to recognize.
• The pedestrian is wearing clothes that
are hard for the system to recognize.
• The pedestrian is wearing a cloth that
does not reflect ultrasound well.
• The size, thickness, height, or shape of
the object does not reflect ultrasound
well (e.g., pole, bush, curbs, carts,
edge of a wall, etc.).
• The pedestrian or the object is
moving.
• The pedestrian or the object is very
close to the rear of the vehicle.
• A wall is behind the pedestrian or the
object.
• The object is not at the rear center of
the vehicle.
• The plane of the obstacle is not
parallel to the rear bumper.
• The road is slippery or inclined.
• The driver backs up the vehicle
immediately after shifting to R
(Reverse).
• The driver accelerates or turns the
vehicle. Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist system may alert the driver or
apply brake power unnecessarily under
the following conditions even if there are
“no” pedestrians or objects.
•
Any non-factory equipment or
accessories have been installed.
• The condition of the vehicle is
unstable due to an accident or other
causes.
• The height of the bumper or the
sensor installation has been modified.
• The bumper height has changed due
to heavy loads, tire pressure change,
etc.
• The rear view camera or the ultrasonic
sensor(s) is stained with foreign
matter, such as snow, dirt, etc.
• The pattern on the road is mistaken
for a pedestrian.
• There is a shadow or a light reflecting
on the ground.
• Pedestrians or objects are around the
path of the vehicle.
• Objects generating excessive
noise, such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes, are near the vehicle.
• The vehicle is backing towards a
narrow passage or parking space.
• The vehicle is backing towards an
uneven road surface, such as unpaved
road, gravel, bump, gradient, etc.
• A trailer is attached to the vehicle

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To Turn off Reverse Parking
Distance Warning System
(if equipped)
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Push the button to turn off Reverse
Parking Distance Warning system. The
indicator light on the button will turn on.
Non-Operational Conditions
of Reverse Parking Distance
Warning System
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
system may not operate normally when:
• Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
• Sensor is covered with foreign matter,
such as snow or water, or the sensor
cover is blocked.
There is a possibility of Reverse
Parking Distance Warning system
malfunction when:
• Driving on uneven road surfaces such
as unpaved roads, gravel, bumps, or
gradient.
• Objects generating excessive
noise such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes can interfere with the sensor.
• Heavy rain or water spray is present.
• Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are present near the sensor.
• The sensor is covered with snow.
• Any non-factory equipment or
accessories have been installed, or if
the vehicle bumper height or sensor
installation has been modified.
Detecting range may decrease
when:
Outside air temperature is extremely hot
or cold.

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Non-Operational Conditions
of Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning System
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning system may not operate
normally when:
• Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
• Sensor is covered with foreign matter,
such as snow or water, or the sensor
cover is blocked.
There is a possibility of Forward/
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
system malfunction when:
• Driving on uneven road surfaces such
as unpaved roads, gravel, bumps, or
gradient.
• Objects generating excessive
noise such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes can interfere with the sensor.
• Heavy rain or water spray is present.
• Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are present near the sensor.
• The sensor is covered with snow.
• Any non-factory equipment or
accessories have been installed, or if
the vehicle bumper height or sensor
installation has been modified.
Detecting range may decrease
when:
Outside air temperature is extremely hot
or cold.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
• Sharp or slim objects such as ropes,
chains or small poles.
• Objects, which tend to absorb sensor
frequency such as clothes, spongy
material or snow.
• Undetectable objects smaller than 40
in (100 cm) and narrower than 6 in (14
cm) in diameter.
WARNING
Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to the
vehicle or injuries to its occupants
related to Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning system. Always drive
safely and cautiously.