2023 HYUNDAI SONATA start stop button

Instrument Cluster
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High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
•
When the headlights are on and in the high beam position.
• When the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlamps are on.
High Beam Assist indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the High Beam is on with the
light switch in the AUTO light position.
• If your vehicle detects oncoming or
preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist
will switch the high beam to low beam
automatically.
For more information, refer to "High
Beam Assist (HBA)" in chapter 5. Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
•
When you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with
FCA. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized dealer of
HYUNDAI.
For more information, refer to "Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)" in
chapter 6.
Lane Keeping Assist
Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• [Green] When you activate the lane
departure warning system by pressing
the LKA button and all of the system
operating conditions are satisfied.
• [White] When system operating
conditions are not satisfied or when
the sensor does not detect the lane line.
• [Yellow] When there is a malfunction
with Lane Keeping Assist system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to "Lane
Keeping Assist (LKA)" in chapter 6.

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LCD Display Messages
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if
you try to start the engine with the shift
button not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
Information
You can start the engine with the shift
button in the N (Neutral) position. But, for
your safety, we recommend that you start
the engine with the shift button in the P (Park) position.
Shift to P (for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the engine without the shift
button in P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position (If you
press the Engine Start/Stop button once
more, it will turn to the ON position).
Low key battery
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if the
battery of the smart key is discharged
while changing the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if the
Engine Start/Stop button changes to
the ACC position twice by pressing the
button repeatedly without depressing
the brake pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing
the brake pedal and then pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button. Key not in vehicle
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if the
smart key is not in the vehicle when you
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
When attempting to start the vehicle,
always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if the
smart key is not detected when you press
the Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
Engine Start/Stop button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the engine
by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
button, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Battery discharging due to external
electrical devices (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the battery
voltage is weak due to any non-factory
electrical accessories (ex. dashboard
camera) while parking. Be careful that
the battery is not discharged.
If the warning message appears after
removing the non-factory electrical
accessories, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument Cluster
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Press START button with key
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if you
press the Engine Start/Stop button while
the warning message "Key not detected"
is displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if the
brake switch fuse is disconnected.
You need to replace the fuse with a new
one before starting the engine.
If that is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine Start/
Stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC position.
Door, Hood, Trunk Open Indicator
ODN8049012
This warning is displayed if any door or
the hood or the liftgate is left open. The
warning will indicate which door is open
in the display.
CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle, you should
confirm that the door/hood/liftgate
is fully closed. Also, check there is no
door/hood/liftgate open warning light
or message displayed on the instrument
cluster.
Sunroof Open (if equipped)
ODN8049013
This warning is displayed if you turn off
the engine when the sunroof is open.
Close the sunroof securely before leaving
your vehicle.

Instrument Cluster
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3. Door
ItemsExplanation
Auto Lock•
Disable : The auto door lock operation will be deactivated.
• Enable on Speed: All doors will be automatically locked when the
vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9 mph).
• Enable on Shift: All doors will be automatically locked if the
automatic transmission shift button is pressed from the P (Park)
position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position. (Only
when the engine is running.)
Auto Unlock •
Disable : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
• On key out/Vehicle Off : All doors will be automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the
Engine Start/Stop button is set to the OFF position.
• On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the
automatic transmission shift button is pressed to P (Park) position.
(Only when the engine is running.)
Two Press Unlock •
Off: The two press unlock function will be deactivated. Therefore,
all doors will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed.
• On: Only the driver’s door will unlock if the door unlock button is
pressed. When the door unlock button is pressed again within 4
seconds, the remaining doors will unlock.
Horn Feedback To activate or deactivate the horn feedback.
If the horn feedback is activated, after locking the door by pressing
the lock button on the remote key, and pressing it again within 4
seconds, the horn feedback sound will operate once to indicate that
all doors are locked (if equipped with remote key).
Smart Trunk To activate or deactivate the smart trunk.
For more information, refer to “Smart trunk” in chapter 5.
4. Lights
Items
Explanation
One Touch Turn Signal•
Off: The one touch turn signal function will be deactivated.
• 3, 5, 7 Flashes: The turn signal indicator will blink 3, 5, or 7 times
when the turn signal lever is moved slightly.
For more information, refer to “Lighting” in chapter 5.
Ambient Light
Brightness (if equipped) To adjust the brightness of the ambient light.
Ambient Light Color (if equipped) To select the ambient light color.
Headlight Delay To activate or deactivate the headlamp delay function.
For more information, refer to “Lighting” in chapter 5.
High Beam Assist To activate or deactivate the High Beam Assist (HBA) function.
For more information, refer to “High Beam Assist (HBA)” in
chapter 5.

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Automatic reset
To automatically reset the average fuel
economy after refueling, select the "Fuel
Econ. Reset" mode in the User Settings
menu on the LCD display.
- After Ignition: When the engine has been OFF for 4 hours or longer the
average fuel economy will reset
automatically.
- After Refueling: The average fuel economy will reset automatically after
adding 6 liters (1.6 gallons) of fuel or
more and after driving speed exceeds
1 km/h (1 mph).
Information
The vehicle must be driven for a minimum of 300 meters (0.19 miles) since the last
ignition key cycle before the average fuel
economy will be recalculated.
Instant Fuel Economy (2)
The instantaneous fuel economy is
displayed according to the bar graph in
the LCD display while driving.
Accumulated Info display
ODN8A050346C
This display shows the accumulated trip
distance (1), the average fuel economy
(2), and the total driving time (3).
The information is accumulated starting
from the last reset. To reset the information, press and
hold the OK button when viewing the
Accumulated driving info. The trip
distance, the average fuel economy,
and total driving time will reset
simultaneously.
The accumulated driving information will
continue to be counted while the engine
is still running (EX: when the vehicle is in
traffic or stopped at a stop light).
Information
The vehicle must be driven for a minimum of 300 meters (0.19 miles) since the last
ignition key cycle before the average fuel
economy will be recalculated.
Drive Info display
ODN8A050347C
This display shows the trip distance (1),
the average fuel economy (2), and the
total driving time (3).
The information is combined for each
ignition cycle. However, when the engine
has been OFF for 4 hours or longer the
Drive Info screen will reset.
To manually reset the information, press
and hold the OK button when viewing
the Drive Info. The trip distance, the
average fuel economy, and total driving
time will reset simultaneously.
The driving information will continue
to be counted while the engine is still
running (for example, when the vehicle is
in traffic or stopped at a stop light).

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3. Door
ItemsExplanation
Auto Lock• Disable : The auto door lock operation will be deactivated.
• Enable on Speed: All doors will be automatically locked when the
vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9 mph).
• Enable on Shift: All doors will be automatically locked if the
automatic transmission shift button is pressed from the P (Park)
position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position. (Only
when the engine is running.)
Auto Unlock • Disable : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
• On key out/Vehicle Off : All doors will be automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the
Engine Start/Stop button is set to the OFF position.
• On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the automatic transmission shift button is pressed to P (Park) position.
(Only when the engine is running.)
Two Press Unlock • Off: The two press unlock function will be deactivated. Therefore,
all doors will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed.
• On: Only the driver’s door will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed. When the door unlock button is pressed again within 4
seconds, the remaining doors will unlock.
Horn Feedback To activate or deactivate the horn feedback.
If the horn feedback is activated, after locking the door by pressing
the lock button on the remote key, and pressing it again within 4
seconds, the horn feedback sound will operate once to indicate that
all doors are locked (if equipped with remote key).
Smart Trunk To activate or deactivate the smart trunk.
For more information, refer to “Smart trunk” in chapter 5.
4. Lights
Items
Explanation
One Touch Turn Signal• Off: The one touch turn signal function will be deactivated.
• 3, 5, 7 Flashes: The turn signal indicator will blink 3, 5, or 7 times
when the turn signal lever is moved slightly.
For more information, refer to “Lighting” in chapter 5.
Ambient Light
Brightness (if quipped) To adjust the brightness of the ambient light.
Ambient Light Color (if quipped) To select the ambient light color.
Headlight Delay To activate or deactivate the headlamp delay function.
For more information, refer to “Lighting” in chapter 5.
High Beam Assist To activate or deactivate the High Beam Assist (HBA) function.
For more information, refer to “High Beam Assist (HBA)” in chapter 5.

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3. Door
ItemsExplanation
Auto Lock• Disable : The auto door lock operation will be deactivated.
• Enable on Speed: All doors will be automatically locked when the
vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9 mph).
• Enable on Shift: All doors will be automatically locked if the
automatic transmission shift button is pressed from the P (Park)
position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position. (Only
when the engine is running.)
Auto Unlock • Disable : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
• On key out/Vehicle Off : All doors will be automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the
Engine Start/Stop button is set to the OFF position.
• On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the automatic transmission shift button is pressed to P (Park) position.
(Only when the engine is running.)
Two Press Unlock • Off: The two press unlock function will be deactivated. Therefore,
all doors will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed.
• On: Only the driver’s door will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed. When the door unlock button is pressed again within 4
seconds, the remaining doors will unlock.
Horn Feedback To activate or deactivate the horn feedback.
If the horn feedback is activated, after locking the door by pressing
the lock button on the remote key, and pressing it again within 4
seconds, the horn feedback sound will operate once to indicate that
all doors are locked (if equipped with remote key).
Smart Trunk To activate or deactivate the smart trunk.
For more information, refer to “Smart trunk” in chapter 5.
4. Lights
Items
Explanation
One Touch Turn Signal• Off: The one touch turn signal function will be deactivated.
• 3, 5, 7 Flashes: The turn signal indicator will blink 3, 5, or 7 times
when the turn signal lever is moved slightly.
For more information, refer to “Lighting” in chapter 5.
Ambient Light
Brightness (if quipped) To adjust the brightness of the ambient light.
Ambient Light Color (if quipped) To select the ambient light color.
Headlight Delay To activate or deactivate the headlamp delay function.
For more information, refer to “Lighting” in chapter 5.
High Beam Assist To activate or deactivate the High Beam Assist (HBA) function.
For more information, refer to “High Beam Assist (HBA)” in chapter 5.

Convenience Features
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Locking your vehicle (Button type)
ODN8059001
1. Close all of the doors, the hood and the trunk.
2. Make sure you have the smart key in your possession and press either the
button on the door handle or the Door
Lock button (1) on the smart key.
3. The doors, the hood and the trunk are locked. The chime will sound once
and the hazard warning lights will blink.
• The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is within
0.7~1 m (28~40 inches) from the outside door handle.
• Make sure the doors are locked by pulling the door handle.
CAUTION
When you leave your vehicle with
the smart key, make sure to press the
button on the front door handle to lock
the doors after close all of the doors,
the hood and the trunk. If you do not
press the button, the doors might not
be locked so please use caution.
WARNING
Do not leave the Smart Key in your
vehicle with unsupervised children.
Unattended children could press the
Engine Start/ Stop button and may
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in serious
injury or death.