2022 HYUNDAI SONATA tow

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Tilt Steering / Telescope Steering
When adjusting the steering wheel to a
comfortable position, adjust the steering
wheel so that it points toward your chest,
not toward your face. Make sure you can
see the instrument cluster warning lights
and gauges. After locking the lever, push
the steering wheel both up and down to
be certain it is locked in position. Always
adjust the position of the steering wheel
before driving.
WARNING
NEVER adjust the steering wheel while
driving. This may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
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To adjust the steering wheel angle and
height:
1.
Pull do
wn the lock-release lever (1).
2.

A
djust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and distance
forward/back (3).
3.

Pull up the lock
-release lever to lock
the steering wheel in place.
Information
Sometimes the lock release lever may not
engage completely. This may occur when
the gears of the locking mechanism do not
completely mesh. If this occurs, pull down
on the lock release lever, readjust the
steering wheel again, and then pull back
up on the release lever to lock the steering
wheel in place.
CAUTION
While adjusting the steering wheel
height, please do not push or pull it
hard since the fixture can be damaged.

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mirrorS
Inside Rearview Mirror
Before driving your vehicle, check to
see that your inside rearview mirror is
properly positioned. Adjust the rearview
mirror so that the view through the rear
window is properly centered.
WARNING
Make sure your line of sight is not
obstructed. Do not place objects in the
rear seat, cargo area, or behind the rear
head restraints which could interfere
with your vision through the rear
window.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury during an
accident or deployment of the air bag,
do not modify the rearview mirror and
do not install a wide mirror.
WARNING
NEVER adjust the mirror while driving.
This may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened
with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass
cleaner directly on the mirror as this
may cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.
Day/night rearview mirror
(if equipped)
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[A] : Day, [B] : Night
Make this adjustment before you start
driving and while the day/night lever is in
the day position.
Pull the day/night lever towards you to
reduce glare from the headlamps of the
vehicles behind you during night driving.
Remember that you lose some rearview
clarity in the night position.

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Sunshade
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• To open the sunshade, pull the sunroof control lever (1) backward to
the first detent position.
• To
close the sunshade when the
sunr

oof glass is closed, push the
sunroof control lever (1) forward.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
either forward or backward momentarily.
Information
Activating the control lever to the first
detent requires only a very light touch.
Sliding the Sunroof
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When the sunshade is closed
If you push the sunroof control lever
(1) backward past the first detent, the
sunshade will slide all the way open and
then the sunroof glass will slide all the
way open. To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever (1)
either forward or backward momentarily.
When the sunshade is opened
If you pull the sunroof control lever
backward, the sunroof glass will slide
all the way open. To stop the sunroof
movement at any point, pull or push the
sunroof control lever momentarily.
Information
Only the front glass of the sunroof opens
and closes.
Tilting the Sunroof
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When the sunshade is closed
If you push the sunroof control lever
upward towards the roof of the vehicle,
the sunshade will slide open then the
sunroof glass will tilt open.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
either forward or backward momentarily.
When the sunshade is opened
If you push the sunroof control lever
upward, the sunroof glass will tilt open.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
either forward or backward momentarily.

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Parking lamp position ()
The parking lamp, license plate lamp and
instrument panel lamp are turned ON.
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Headlamp position ()
The headlamp, parking lamp, license
plate lamp and instrument panel lamp
are turned ON.
Information
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlamp.
High beam operation
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To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The lever
will return to its original position.
The high beam indicator will light when
the headlamp high beams are switched
on.
To turn off the high beam headlamp, pull
the lever towards you. The low beams
will turn on.
WARNING
Do not use high beam when there are
other vehicles approaching you. Using
high beam could obstruct the other
driver’s vision.

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To flash the high beam headlamp, pull
the lever towards you, then release the
lever. The high beams will remain ON as
long as you hold the lever towards you.
High Beam Assist (HBA)
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High Beam Assist is a system that
automatically adjusts the headlamp
range (switches between high beam and
low beam) according to the brightness of
other vehicles and road conditions.
System setting
The driver can activate HBA by placing
the ignition switch to the ON position
and by selecting:
‘User Settings → Lights → High Beam
Assis

t’. If you disable this setting, HBA
will not work.
The setting of the HBA will be
maintained, as selected, when the
engine is re-started. Operating condition
1.

Place the headlamp s
witch in the
AUTO position.
2.
T
urn on the high beam by pushing the
lever away from you.
High Beam Assist (
) indicator will
illuminate.
3.

High Beam Assis

t system will turn on
when vehicle speed is above 25 mph
(40 km/h).
• If the headlamp switch is pushed
away when High Beam Assist
system is operating, High Beam
Assist system will turn off and the
high beam will be on continuously.
• If the headlamp switch is pulled
towards you when the high beam
is OFF, the high beam will turn ON
without High Beam Assist system
canceled. When you let go of the
light switch, the lever will move to
the middle and the high beam will
turn OFF.
• If the headlamp switch is pulled
towards you when the high beam is
on by High Beam Assist system, the
low beam will be on and High Beam
Assist system will turn OFF.
• If the headlamp switch is placed
to the headlamp ON position,
High Beam Assist system will turn
off and the low beam will be on
continuously.

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2. When the High Beam Assis t camera
is adversely affected by an external
condition. Such examples may
include:
• When the vehicle’s headlamps
have been damaged or not
repaired properly.
• When the vehicle headlamps are
not aimed properly.
• When the vehicle is driven on a
narrow curved road or rough road
• When the vehicle is driven on an
uphill road or downhill road
• When only part of the vehicle in
front is visible on a crossroad or
curved road.
• When there is a traffic light,
reflecting sign, flashing sign or
mirror.
• When the road conditions are bad
such as being wet or covered with
snow.
• When a vehicle suddenly appears
from a curve.
• When the vehicle is tilted from a
flat tire or being towed.
• When Lane Keeping Assist system
warning light illuminates.
• When the light from the on-coming
or front vehicle is not detected
because of exhaust fume, smoke,
fog, snow, etc.
• When the front window is covered
with foreign matters such as ice,
dust, fog, or is damaged.
3.

When the f
orward visibility is poor.
Such examples may include:
• When the headlamps of an on-
coming vehicle or a vehicle in front
is not detected due to poor outside
visibility (smog, smoke, dust, fog,
heavy rain, snow, etc.).
• When the windshield visibility is
poor. WARNING
• Do not attempt to disassemble
the front view camera without the
assistance of an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer technician. If the front camera
is removed for any reason, the
system may need to be re-calibrated.
Have the system inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• If the windshield of your vehicle is
replaced, most likely the front view
camera will need to be re-calibrated.
If this occurs, have your vehicle
inspected and have the system re-
calibrated by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
• Be careful that water doesn’t get into
High Beam Assist unit and do not
remove or damage related parts of
High Beam Assist system.
• Do not place objects on the crash
pad that reflect light such as mirrors,
white paper, etc. The system may
malfunction if sunlight is reflected.
• At times, High Beam Assist system
may not work properly. The system
is for your convenience only. It is the
responsibility of the driver for safe
driving practices and always check
the road conditions for your safety.
• When the system does not operate
normally, change the headlamp
position manually between the high
beam and low beam.

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Wipers AnD WAsher s
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A. Wiper speed control
• MIST – Single wipe
• OFF – Off
• INT / --- – Intermittent wipe
AUTO – Auto control wipe
• LO– Low wiper speed
• HI – High wiper speed
B.

In
termittent control wipe time
adjustment
C.
W

ash with brief wipes
(pull lever towards you)
Windshield Wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
MIST: For a single wiping cycle, push the lever upward and release. The
wipers will operate continuously if
the lever is held in this position.
OFF: Wiper is not in operation.
INT: Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. To vary
the speed setting, move the speed
control lever. The top most setting
will run the wipers most frequently
(for more rain). The bottom setting
will run the wipers the least
frequently (for less rain).
AUTO: The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass
senses the amount of rainfall and
controls the wiping cycle for the
proper interval. The more it rains,
the faster the wiper operates.
When the rain stops, the wiper
stops. To vary the speed setting,
turn the speed control knob (B).
LO: The wiper runs at a lower speed.
HI: The wiper runs at a higher speed.
Information
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or until
the snow and/or ice is removed before
using the windshield wipers to ensure
proper operation.
If you do not remove the snow and/or ice
before using the wiper and washer, it may
damage the wiper and washer system.

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Information
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ON position, the wiper will operate once to
perform a self-check of the system. Set the
wiper to the OFF position when the wiper
is not in use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury from the
windshield wipers, when the engine
is running and the windshield wiper
switch is placed in the AUTO mode:
•
Do no
t touch the upper end of the
windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.
•

Do no
t wipe the upper end of the
windshield glass with a damp or wet
cloth.
•

Do no
t put pressure on the
windshield glass.

Windshield Washers
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In the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles. The spray and wiper operation
will continue until you release the lever. If
the washer does not work, you may need
to add washer fluid to the washer fluid
reservoir.
WARNING
When the outside temperature is below
freezing, ALWAYS warm the windshield
using the defroster to help prevent
the washer fluid from freezing on the
windshield and obscuring your vision
which could result in an accident and
serious injury or death.
NOTICE
• To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
• To prevent possible damage to the
wipers or windshield, do not operate
the wipers when the windshield is
dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
• To prevent possible damage to the
wipers and washer system, use anti-
freezing washer fluids in the winter
season or cold weather.