2023 HYUNDAI SONATA steering wheel

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The Launch Control system controls the
vehicle to reduce wheel spin or slip on a
hard acceleration from a standing start.
Launch control operation and
release
Prerequisite for activation
The Launch Control gets ready to
be activated, when the following
prerequisites are satisfied. •
All doors, hood and trunk are closed.
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• If the engine temperature is
overheated, cooling down it before
using the launch control.
• If the engine temperature is low,
warming up the engine.
• The vehicle is at a complete stop.
Then align the steering wheel straight.
• Release the parking brake by pressing
the EPB switch and if the AUTO HOLD
function is working, please turn off
the function by releasing the AUTO
HOLD button.
CAUTION
• The Launch Control system is
intended for use at a closed race
track and not intended for use on
public roads. It will not compensate
for driver’s who are inexperienced or
lack familiarity with the race track.
• The Launch performance may be
varied by fuel, environment, tire and
load condition.
• We recommend you use the function
after breaking in your vehicle and
constant use of Launch Control can
put enormous stress on the vehicle
resulting in premature wear of
related components. To Ready Launch Control
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1. Select SPORT+ mode using the drive mode selection Switch. (SPORT+
indicator will illuminate on the
instrument cluster LCD display.)
2. Turn off ESC by pressing the ESC OFF button for more than 3 seconds. (The
ESC OFF indicator will illuminate on
the instrument cluster.)
3. Shift to the D (Drive) position.
4. Depress the brake pedal firmly with
your left foot, and depressing the
accelerator pedal down fully with your
right foot. Then, the launch control
is ready for operation. The message
“Launch Control Ready” will appear
on the instrument cluster LCD display.
launch control(if equippeD)

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CUSTOM mode
In CUSTOM mode, the driver
can select separate modes and combine them on the
infotainment system screen.
• Type A
- Engine/Transmission: NORMAL/ SPORT
- Steering wheel: NORMAL/SPORT
• Type B
- Engine/Transmission : NORMAL/
SPORT/SPORT+
- Steering wheel : NORMAL/SPORT
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) :
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 tend to remain raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when accelerating
Information
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.

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SPORT+ mode
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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 switch, 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 switch.
• When SPORT+ mode is activated:
- The engine rpm will tend to remain raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts are 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.

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Various driving situations, which you may
encounter in SMART mode
• The driving mode automatically
changes to SMART SPORT, when
you abruptly accelerate the vehicle
or repetitively operate the steering
wheel (Your driving is categorized
to be sporty.). In this mode, your
vehicle drives in a lower gear for
abrupt accelerating/decelerating
and increases the engine brake
performance.
• You may still sense the engine
braking performance, even when
you release the accelerator pedal in
SMART SPORT mode. It is because
your vehicle remains in lower gear
over a certain period of time for next
acceleration. Thus, it is a normal
driving situation, not indicating any malfunction.
• The driving mode automatically
changes to SMART SPORT mode only
in harsh driving situations. In most
of the normal driving situations, the
driving mode sets to be in SMART NORMAL mode.
Limitation of SMART mode
The SMART mode may be limited in
following situations. (The OFF indicator
illuminates in those situations.) • The driver uses the paddle shifter
(manual shift mode) :
It deactivates SMART mode. The
vehicle drives, as the driver manually
changes gear with the paddle shifter.
• The cruise control is activated :
The cruise control system may
deactivate the SMART mode when
the vehicle is controlled by the set
speed of Smart Cruise Control system.
(SMART mode is not deactivated
just by activating the cruise control
system.)
• The transmission oil temperature is
either extremely low or extremely high :
The SMART mode can be active in
most of the normal driving situations.
However, an extremely high/ low
transmission oil temperature may
temporarily deactivate the SMART
mode, because the transmission
condition is out of normal operation condition.

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Vehicle characteristic
The characteristic of each components varies according to which drive mode is
selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE switch on the steering wheel.
DCT ComponentDRIVE MODE Switch
NORMAL Mode SPORT Mode SPORT+ Mode
Engine & Driving Engine NORMAL SPORT SPORT+
REV matching NORMAL SPORT SPORTPush feel Off On (SPORT) On (SPORT+) Launch Control Off Off OnLFU* 1
Inhibit Control Off On (SPORT) On (SPORT+)
Chassis Steering NORMAL SPORT SPORT
ESC* 2
NORMAL NORMAL SPORT
(TCS* 3
OFF)
Sound ASD* 4
NORMAL SPORT SPORT+
When driving in CUSTOM mode, the REV matching/N Power Shift/Launch Control/LFU
Inhibit Control/ASD System may vary depending on the CUSTOM mode-Powertrain
system settings. *1 : Lift Foot Up
*2 : Electronic Stability Control
*3 : Traction Control System
*4 : Active Sound Design

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Brake operation •
In an urgent situation, the braking
system enters into the ready status for
prompt reaction against the driver’s
depressing the brake pedal.
• FCA provides additional braking
power for optimum braking
performance, when the driver
depresses the brake pedal.
• The braking control is automatically
deactivated, when the driver sharply
depresses the accelerator pedal, or
when the driver abruptly operates the
steering wheel.
• FCA brake control is automatically
canceled, when risk factors disappear.
CAUTION
• The driver should always use
extreme caution while operating
the vehicle, whether or not there is a
warning message or alarm from FCA
system.
• After the brake control is activated,
the driver must immediately depress
the brake pedal and check the
surroundings. The brake activation
by the system lasts for about 2
seconds.
• If any other warning sound such as
seat belt warning chime is already
generated, Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist system warning
may not sound.
• Playing the vehicle audio system at
high volume may prevent occupants
from hearing the system warning sounds.
WARNING
The 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
The FCA system logic operates within
certain parameters, such as the
distance from the vehicle, pedestrian or
cyclist (if equipped) ahead, the speed
of the vehicle ahead, and the driver’s
vehicle speed. Certain conditions
such as inclement weather and road
conditions may affect the operation of
FCA system.
WARNING
Never deliberately drive dangerously to
activate the system.
Information
Exceptional operation of the braking assist system • The vehicle drives on a slope or curve.
• The vehicle drives by a pedestrian or
cyclist at the crossroads, traffic signals
or structure.
• The vehicle drives through a tunnel or
near a railroad.
• The vehicle drives where steam, smoke
or shadow is on the road.
• The vehicle drives the road tree planted
or streetlamps installed.
• There is interference by
electromagnetic waves or electric noise.

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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 system 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 (Electronic Stability Control) is on.
- The vehicle speed moving toward your vehicle exceeds approximately
30 km/h (19 mph) or decreases under
70 km/h (44 mph).
- Driving speed exceeds approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or decreases under
30 km/h (19 mph)
- Direction 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 warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime and
the steering wheel vibrates.
- The vehicle may slow down slightly.
- The system works when the vehicle speed is under 30 km/h (19 mph).
(The operable speed range might be
reduced according to the condition
and surroundings of the approaching
vehicles.)
- If you select “Warning only” on the LCD display or infotainment system,
the system does not control the
brake so you should control the brake
directly.
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Emergency braking (Second warning)
- The warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime and
the steering wheel vibrates.
- FCA system limitedly controls the brakes to preemptively mitigate
impact in collision. The brake control
is maximised just before a collision.
- The system works when the vehicle speed is under 30 km/h (19 mph).
(The operable speed range might be
reduced according to the condition
and surroundings of the approaching
vehicles.)
- If you select “Warning only” on the LCD display or infotainment system,
the system does not control the
brake so you should control the brake
directly.