2021 HYUNDAI SONATA steering wheel controls

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Front Seats
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
adjusting your seat:
• NEVER attempt to adjust the seat
while the vehicle is moving. The seat
could respond with unexpected
movement and may cause loss
of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
• Do not place anything under the
front seats. Loose objects in the
driver’s foot area could interfere
with the operation of the foot pedals,
causing an accident.
• Do not allow anything to interfere
with the normal position and proper
locking of the seatback.
• Do not place a cigarette lighter on
the floor or seat. When you operate
the seat, gas may exit out of the
lighter causing a fire.
• Use extreme caution when picking
up small objects trapped under the
seats or between the seat and the
center console. Your hands might be
cut or injured by the sharp edges of
the seat mechanism.
• If there are occupants in the rear
seats, be careful while adjusting the
front seat position.
• Make sure that the seat is locked in
place after the adjustment. If not,
the seat might move unexpectedly
resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
To prevent injury:
• Do not adjust your seat while
wearing your seat belt. Moving the
seat cushion forward may cause
strong pressure on your abdomen.
• Do not allow your hands or fingers to
get caught in the seat mechanisms
while the seat is moving.
Manual adjustment (if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by using
the levers located on the outside of
the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust
the seat to the proper position so that
you can easily control the steering
wheel, foot pedals and controls on the
instrument panel.
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Forward and rearward adjustment
To move the seat forward or rearward:
1.

Pull up the sea
t slide adjustment lever
and hold it.
2.

Slide the sea
t to the position you
desire.
3.

R
elease the lever and make sure the
seat is locked in place. Move forward
and rearward without using the lever.
If the seat moves, it is not locked
properly.

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Power adjustment (if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control switches located on
the outside of the seat cushion.Before
driving, adjust the seat to the proper
position so that you can easily control
the steering wheel, foot pedals and
controls on the instrument panel.
WARNING
NEVER allow children in the vehicle
unattended. The power seats are
operable when the vehicle is turned off.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the seats:
• Always stop adjusting the seats when
the seat has moved as far forward or
rearward as possible.
• Do not adjust the seats for longer
than necessary when the vehicle
is turned off. This may result in
unnecessary battery drain.
• Do not operate two or more seats at
the same time.This may result in an
electrical malfunction.
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Forward and rearward adjustment
To move the seat forward or rearward:
1.

Push the con
trol switch forward or
rearward.
2.

R
elease the switch once the seat
reaches the desired position.
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Seatback angle
To adjust the seatback:
1.

R
otate the top of control switch
forward or rearward.
2.

R
elease the switch once the seatback
reaches the desired position.

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Where Are the Air Bags?
Driver’s and passenger’s front air
bags
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Advanced Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) and lap/shoulder belts at
both the driver and passenger seating
positions.
The SRS consists of air bags which are
located in the center of the steering
wheel, in the driver’s side lower crash
pad below the steering wheel column
and the passenger’s side front panel pad
above the glove box.
The air bags are labeled with the letters
“AIR BAG” embossed on the pad covers.
„„Driver’s front air bag
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„„Driver’s knee air bag
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„„Passenger’s front air bag
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The purpose of the SRS is to provide the
vehicle’s driver and front passengers with
additional protection than that offered
by the seat belt system alone. The SRS
uses sensors to gather information about
the driver’s and front passenger’s seat
belt usage and impact severity. The seat
belt buckle sensors determine if the
driver and front passenger’s seat belts
are fastened. These sensors provide the
ability to control the SRS deployment
based on whether or not the seat belts
are fastened, and how severe the impact
is. The advanced SRS offers the ability to
control the air bag inflation within two
levels. A first stage level is provided for
moderate-severity impacts. A second
stage level is provided for more severe
impacts. According to the impact
severity, and seat belt usage, the SRS
Control Module (SRSCM) controls the
air bag inflation. Failure to properly
wear seat belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.

Convenient Features
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Heated Steering Wheel
(if equipped)
„„Type A
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„„Type B
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When the ignition switch is in the ON
position or when the engine is running,
press the heated steering wheel button
to warm the steering wheel. The
indicator on the button will illuminate.
To turn the heated steering wheel off,
press the button again. The indicator on
the button will turn off.
• The heated steering wheel defaults
t

o the OFF position whenever the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
However, if the Auto Comfort Control
function is ON, the heated steering
wheel will turn on and off depending
on the outside temperature.
• Auto
Comfort Control (for driver’s
sea

t) (if equipped)
The hea

ted steering wheel
automatically controls the steering
wheel temperature depending on
the ambient temperature when
the engine is running. If the heated
steering wheel switch is pushed, the
heated steering wheel will have to be
controlled manually.
T

o use this function, it must be
activated from the Settings menu
in the infotainment system screen.

F

or more information, refer to the
separately supplied manual with
your vehicle.
Information
The heated steering wheel will turn off
automatically approximately 30 minutes
after the heated steering wheel is turned
on.
NOTICE
Do not install any cover or accessory
on the steering wheel. This cover or
accessory could cause damage to the
heated steering wheel system.

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LCD Display Message
Shifting conditions not met
The warning message appears on the
LCD display, when engine RPM is too
high, or when driving speed is too fast to
shift the gear.
We recommend you decrease the engine
speed or slow down before shifting the
gear.
Press brake pedal to change gear
The warning message appears on the
LCD display, when the brake pedal is not
depressed while shifting the gear.
We recommend you to depress the brake
pedal and then shift the gear.
Shift to P after stopping
The warning message appears on the
LCD display, when the gear is shifted to P
(Park) while the vehicle is moving.
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P
(Park).
PARK engaged
The warning message appears on the
LCD display, when the gear is shifted to P
(Park) while the vehicle is moving.
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P
(Park).
Press and hold OK button to stay in
Neutral when vehicle is Off
The warning message appears on
the LCD display, when pushing the N
(Neutral) button. If you want to stay N
(Neutral) after turning off the engine,
press and hold the “OK” button on the
steering wheel more than 1 second.
Vehicle will stay in (N). Change gear
to cancel
The warning message appears on the
LCD display, when depressing the "OK"
button on the steering wheel after the
message ("Press and hold OK button
to stay in Neutral when vehicle is Off")
appears on the cluster LCD display. The
gear stays in N(Neutral) position after
turning off the engine.
NEUTRAL engaged
The message appears on the LCD
display, when the N (Neutral) position is
engaged.
Gear already selected
The message appears on the LCD
display, when pushing the current shift
button again.
Shift button held down
The warning message appears on the
LCD display, when the shift button is
pressed continuously or the shift button
does not properly operate. Clean the
surroundings of gear shift button.
If this message appears again, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Shifter system malfunction
The warning message appears on the
LCD display, when the transmission
or the shift button does not properly
operate in the P (Park) position.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check shift controls
The warning message appears on the
LCD display, when there is a malfunction
with transmission shift button.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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CUSTOM mode
In CUSTOM mode, the driver
can select separate modes
and combine them on the
infotainment system screen.
- E

ngine/Transmission: NORMAL/
SPORT
- S

teering wheel: NORMAL/SPORT
For more infomation, refer to the
separately supplied manual with your
vehicle.
• When CUSTOM mode is selected
by using the DRIVE MODE button,
the CUSTOM mode indicator will
illuminate.
SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages the
driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting the
steering effort, the engine
and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver
performance.
• When SPORT mode is selected by
using the DRIVE MODE button, the
SPORT indicator will illuminate.
• Whenever the engine is restarted,
the Drive Mode will revert back to
NORMAL mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode from
the DRIVE MODE button.
• When SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine rpm will t

end to remain
raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts ar

e delayed when
accelerating
Information
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.
SMART mode
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SMART mode selects the
proper driving mode among
NORMAL and SPORT by
judging the driver’s driving
habits (i.e. Economic or
Aggressive (Sportive)) from
the brake pedal depression
or the steering wheel
operation.
• Toggle the DRIVE MODE button to
select SMART mode. When SMART
mode is selected, the indicator
illuminates on the instrument cluster.
• SMART mode automatically controls
the vehicle driving, such as gear
shifting patterns and engine torque,
in accordance with the driver’s driving
habits.
Information
When you dynamically drive the vehicle
in SMART mode by abruptly decelerating
or sharply turning the driving mode
changes to SPORT mode. However, it may
adversely affect fuel economy.
While Driving

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Prerequisite for activation
FCA system is on and ready if you select
“Active assist” or “Warning only” on
the infotainment system and when the
following prerequisites are satisfied:
- The s
ystem detects a oncoming
vehicle in front, which may collide
with your vehicle. It may be activated
when the system recognise the
collision risk at a junction in each
situation.
- The ESC (Electr

onic Stability Control)
is on.
- The v

ehicle speed moving toward
your vehicle exceeds approximately 19
mph (30 km/h) or decreases under 44
mph (70 km/h).
- Driving speed e

xceeds approximately
6 mph (10 km/h) or decreases under
19 mph (30 km/h)
- Dir

ection signals turn on.
CAUTION
• FCA system may not work or only
some part of the warning system may
perform according to the condition,
driving direction or speed of the
vehicle moving toward your vehicle.
• If you select “Warning only”, FCA
system activates and produces only
warning alarms.
WARNING
• FCA system may not produce the
warning alarm or be activated too
late due to the unexpected driving
caused by the approaching vehicles.
• While turning left, only when the turn
signal is on along with the driving
direction, FCA system is activated
toward the approaching vehicles.
FCA warning message and function
control
FCA produces warning messages and
warning alarms as well as vibrates the
steering wheel in accordance with the
collision risk levels whilst the vehicle
turns left at the crossroads. In addition,
the system controls the brakes according
to the collision risk levels.
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Collision warning (First warning)
- The w

arning message appears on the
LCD display with a warning chime and
the steering wheel vibrates.
- The v

ehicle may slow down slightly.
- The s

ystem works when the vehicle
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
(The operable speed range might be
reduced according to the condition
and surroundings of the approaching
vehicles.)
- If y

ou select “Warning only” on the
LCD display or infotainment system,
the system does not control the
brake so you should control the brake
directly.
While Driving

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Emergency braking (Second warning)
- The w
arning message appears on the
LCD display with a warning chime and
the steering wheel vibrates.
- F

CA system limitedly controls the
brakes to preemptively mitigate
impact in collision. The brake control
is maximised just before a collision.
- The s

ystem works when the vehicle
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
(The operable speed range might be
reduced according to the condition
and surroundings of the approaching
vehicles.)
- If y

ou select “Warning only” on the
LCD display or infotainment system,
the system does not control the
brake so you should control the brake
directly.
WARNING
FCA-Junction Turning function
only activates for vehicles except
pedestrians, two wheel vehicles,
animals or obstacles.
WARNING
FCA braking control cannot completely
stop the vehicle nor avoid all
collisions. The driver should hold the
responsibility to safely drive and control
the vehicle.
WARNING
FCA-Junction Turning function operates
in accordance with the collision risk
levels based on certain parameters
such as the condition, driving direction
and speed of the approaching vehicle.
Never deliberately drive dangerously to
activate the system.