Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid (2017 year). Instruction

Maintenance

6. Install the socket in the assembly

by aligning the tabs on the socket

with the slots in the assembly.

Push the socket into the assembly

and turn the socket clockwise.

Turn signal lamp

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OLFH074027

Turn signal lamp

3. Remove the socket from the

assembly by turning the socket

1. Open the trunk lid.

counterclockwise until the tabs on

2. Remove the service cover by turn-

the socket align with the slots on

ing the lock counterclockwise and

the assembly.

then pulling it out.

4. Remove the bulb from the socket

by pressing it in and rotating it

counterclockwise until the tabs on

the bulb align with the slots in the

socket. Pull the bulb out of the

socket.

5. Install a new bulb by inserting it

into the socket and rotating it until

it locks into place.

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Side marker lamp

Back-up lamp

6. Install a new bulb-socket into the

housing by aligning the tabs on

If the LED lamp does not operate,

the socket with the slots in the

have the vehicle checked by an

housing. Push the socket into the

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

housing and turn the socket clock-

wise.

7. Connect the power connector to

the socket.

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1. Turn off the hybrid system.

2. Remove the under cover by rotat-

ing the screws.

3. Reach your hand into the back of

the rear bumper.

4. Disconnect the power connector

from the socket.

5. Remove the bulb-socket from the

housing by turning the socket

counter clockwise until the tabs on

the socket align with the slots on

the housing.

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Maintenance

High mounted stop lamp

License plate light bulb

Interior light bulb replacement

replacement

Map lamp and Room lamp

■ Map lamp - with sunroof

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OLFH074021

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1. Remove the rear seat cushion

■ Room lamp - with sunroof

assembly.

1. Loosen the lens retaining screws

2. Remove the rear seat back assem-

with a philips head screwdriver.

bly.

2. Remove the lens.

3. Slightly remove the rear door

3. Remove the bulb by pulling it

weather-strip.

straight out.

4. Remove the rear door scuff trim.

4. Install a new bulb.

5. Remove the rear pillar trim.

5. Reinstall the lens securely with

6. Remove the rear seat belt lower

the lens retaining screws.

anchor.

7. Remove the rear package tray trim.

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8. Remove the high mounted stop

If the LED lamp does not operate,

lamp after disengaging the mount-

have the vehicle checked by an

ing clip.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

9. Install a new LED lamp.

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Map lamp, Room lamp, Vanity mirror lamp and Luggage room lamp

1. Using a flat-head screwdriver,

gently pry the lens from the interi-

■ Map lamp - without sunroof

■ Vanity mirror lamp

or light housing.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it

straight out.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.

4. Align the lens tabs with the interi-

or light housing notches and snap

the lens into place.

If the lamps do not operating, have

the vehicle checked by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

OLF074081N

OLF074069

■ Room lamp - without sunroof

■ Trunk room lamp

NOTICE

Use care not to dirty or damage

lenses, lens tabs, and plastic

housings.

OLF074082N

OLF074056

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Maintenance

APPEARANCE CARE

Exterior care

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,

CAUTION

industrial pollution and similar

Exterior general caution

deposits can damage your vehicle’s

It is very important to follow the label

•

Do not use strong soap,

finish if not removed immediately.

directions when using any chemical

chemical detergents or hot

Even prompt washing with plain

cleaner or polish. Read all warning

water, and do not wash the

water may not completely remove all

and caution statements that appear

vehicle in direct sunlight or

these deposits. A mild soap, safe for

on the label.

when the body of the vehicle

use on painted surfaces, should be

is warm.

used.

•

Be careful when washing the

Protecting your vehicle's finish

After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-

side windows of your vehicle.

Washing

oughly with lukewarm or cold water.

Especially, with high-pressure

Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-

To help protect your vehicle’s finish

ish.

water, water may leak through

from rust and deterioration, wash it

the windows and wet the inte-

thoroughly and frequently at least

rior.

once a month with lukewarm or cold

WARNING

•

To prevent damage to the

water.

After washing the vehicle, test

plastic parts, do not clean

If you use your vehicle for off-road

the brakes while driving slowly

with chemical solvents or

driving, you should wash it after each

to see if they have been affected

strong detergents.

off-road trip. Pay special attention to

by water before getting on the

the removal of any accumulation of

road. If braking performance is

salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign

impaired, dry the brakes by

materials. Make sure the drain holes

applying them lightly while

in the lower edges of the doors and

maintaining a slow forward

rocker panels are kept clear and

speed.

clean.

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Waxing

CAUTION

A good coat of wax provides a barri-

er between your paint and environ-

•

Wiping dust or dirt off the

mental contamination.

body with a dry cloth will

Keeping a good coat of wax on your

scratch the finish.

vehicle will help protect it.

•

Do not use steel wool, abra-

Wax the vehicle when water will no

sive cleaners, or strong deter-

longer bead on the paint.

gents containing highly alka-

Always wash and dry the vehicle

line or caustic agents on

before waxing. Use a good quality

chrome-plated or anodized

liquid or paste wax, and follow the

aluminum parts. This may

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manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all

result in damage to the pro-

metal trim to protect it and to main-

tective coating and cause dis-

CAUTION

tain its luster.

coloration or paint deteriora-

tion.

Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-

•

Water washing in the engine

als with a spot remover will usually

compartment including high

strip the wax from the finish. Be sure

pressure water washing may

to re-wax these areas even if the rest

cause the failure of electrical

of the vehicle does not yet need wax-

circuits located in the engine

ing.

compartment.

•

Never allow water or other liq-

uids to come in contact with

electrical/electronic compo-

nents inside the vehicle as

this may damage them.

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Maintenance

Repairing your vehicle's finish

Bright-metal maintenance

Underbody maintenance

Deep scratches or stone chips in the

•

To remove road tar and insects,

Corrosive materials used for ice and

painted surface must be repaired

use a tar remover, not a scraper or

snow removal and dust control may

promptly. Exposed metal will quickly

other sharp object.

collect on the underbody. If these

rust and may develop into a major

•

To protect the surfaces of bright-

materials are not removed, accelerat-

repair expense.

ed rusting can occur on underbody

metal parts from corrosion, apply a

coating of wax or chrome preser-

parts such as the fuel lines, frame,

floor pan and exhaust system, even

NOTICE

vative and rub to a high luster.

though they have been treated with

•

During winter weather or in coastal

If your vehicle is damaged and

rust protection.

areas, cover the bright metal parts

requires any metal repair or

Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-

with a heavier coating of wax or

replacement, be sure the body

body and wheel openings with luke-

preservative. If necessary, coat the

shop applies anti-corrosion mate-

warm or cold water once a month,

parts with non-corrosive petroleum

rials to the parts repaired or

after off-road driving and at the end of

jelly or other protective compound.

replaced.

each winter. Pay special attention to

these areas because it is difficult to

see all the mud and dirt. It will do

more harm than good to wet down the

road grime without removing it. The

lower edges of doors, rocker panels,

and frame members have drain holes

that should not be allowed to clog with

dirt; trapped water in these areas can

cause rusting.

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Aluminum wheel maintenance

Corrosion protection

WARNING

The aluminum wheels are coated

Protecting your vehicle from corro-

with a clear protective finish.

sion

After washing the vehicle, test

the brakes while driving slowly

By using the most advanced design

to see if they have been affected

CAUTION

and construction practices to combat

by water. If braking performance

corrosion, HYUNDAI produces cars

is impaired, dry the brakes by

•

Do not use abrasive cleaner,

of the highest quality. However, this is

applying them lightly while

polishing compound, solvent,

only part of the job. To achieve the

maintaining a slow forward

or wire brushes on aluminum

long-term corrosion resistance your

speed.

wheels.

vehicle can deliver, the owner’s

cooperation and assistance is also

•

Clean the wheel when it has

required.

cooled.

•

Use only a mild soap or neu-

tral detergent, and rinse thor-

Common causes of corrosion

oughly with water. Also, clean

The most common causes of corro-

the wheels after driving on

sion on your vehicle are:

salted roads.

• Road salt, dirt and moisture that is

•

Do not wash the wheels with

allowed to accumulate underneath

high-speed car wash brushes.

the vehicle.

•

Do not use any cleaners con-

• Removal of paint or protective

taining acid or alkaline deter-

coatings by stones, gravel, abra-

gents.

sion or minor scrapes and dents

which leave unprotected metal

exposed to corrosion.

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Maintenance

High-corrosion areas

Moisture breeds corrosion

To help prevent corrosion

If you live in an area where your vehi-

Moisture creates the conditions in

Keep your car clean

cle is regularly exposed to corrosive

which corrosion is most likely to

The best way to prevent corrosion is

materials, corrosion protection is

occur. For example, corrosion is

to keep your vehicle clean and free

particularly important. Some of the

accelerated by high humidity, partic-

of corrosive materials. Attention to

common causes of accelerated cor-

ularly when temperatures are just

the underside of the vehicle is partic-

rosion are road salts, dust control

above freezing. In such conditions,

ularly important.

chemicals, ocean air and industrial

the corrosive material is kept in con-

pollution.

tact with the car surfaces by moisture

that is slow to evaporate.

• If you live in a high-corrosion area

— where road salts are used, near

Mud is particularly corrosive

the ocean, areas with industrial

because it is slow to dry and holds

pollution, acid rain, etc.—, you

moisture in contact with the vehicle.

should take extra care to prevent

Although the mud appears to be dry,

corrosion. In winter, hose off the

it can still retain the moisture and

underside of your vehicle at least

promote corrosion.

once a month and be sure to clean

High temperatures can also acceler-

the underside thoroughly when

ate corrosion of parts that are not

winter is over.

properly ventilated so the moisture

can be dispersed. For all these rea-

sons, it is particularly important to

keep your vehicle clean and free of

mud or accumulations of other mate-

rials. This applies not only to the vis-

ible surfaces but particularly to the

underside of the vehicle.

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• When cleaning underneath the

Keep your garage dry

Interior care

vehicle, pay particular attention to

Don’t park your car in a damp, poor-

Interior general precautions

the components under the fenders

ly ventilated garage. This creates a

and other areas that are hidden

Prevent caustic solutions such as

favorable environment for corrosion.

from view. Do a thorough job; just

perfume and cosmetic oil, from con-

This is particularly true if you wash

dampening the accumulated mud

tacting the interior parts because

your vehicle in the garage or drive it

rather than washing it away will

they may cause damage or discol-

into the garage when it is still wet or

accelerate corrosion rather than

oration. If they do contact the interior

covered with snow, ice or mud. Even

prevent it. Water under high pres-

parts, wipe them off immediately.

a heated garage can contribute to

sure and steam are particularly

See the instructions for the proper

corrosion unless it is well ventilated

effective in removing accumulated

way to clean vinyl.

so moisture is dispersed.

mud and corrosive materials.

• When cleaning lower door panels,

CAUTION

Keep paint and trim in good condition

rocker panels and frame members,

be sure that drain holes are kept

Scratches or chips in the finish

•

Never allow water or other liq-

open so that moisture can escape

should be covered with "touch-up"

uids to come in contact with

and not be trapped inside to accel-

paint as soon as possible to reduce

electrical/electronic compo-

erate corrosion.

the possibility of corrosion. If bare

nents inside the vehicle as

metal is showing through, the atten-

this may damage them.

tion of a qualified body and paint

•

When cleaning leather prod-

shop is recommended.

ucts

(steering wheel, seats

Bird droppings are highly corrosive

etc.), use neutral detergents

and may damage painted surfaces in

or low alcohol content solu-

just a few hours. Always remove bird

tions. If you use high alcohol

droppings as soon as possible.

content solutions or acid/

alkaline detergents, the color

of the leather may fade or the

surface may get stripped off.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the upholstery and

Leather (if equipped)

CAUTION

interior trim

•

Feature of Seat Leather

Vinyl (if equipped)

- Leather is made from the outer

•

Wrinkles or abrasions which

Remove dust and loose dirt from

skin of an animal, which goes

appear naturally from usage

vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum

through a special process to be

are not covered by warranty.

cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a

available for use. Since it is a nat-

•

Belts with metallic acces-

vinyl cleaner.

ural object, each part differs in

sories, zippers or keys inside

thickness or density.

the back pocket may damage

Fabric (if equipped)

Wrinkles may appear as a natural

the seat fabric.

result of stretching and shrinking

Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-

•

Make sure not to wet the seat.

depending on the temperature

ric with a whisk broom or vacuum

It may change the nature of

and humidity.

cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-

natural leather.

tion recommended for upholstery or

- The seat is made of stretchable

•

Jeans or clothes which could

carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-

fabric to improve comfort.

bleach may contaminate the

diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If

- The parts contacting the body are

surface of the seat covering

fresh spots do not receive immediate

curved and the side supporting

fabric.

attention, the fabric can be stained

area is high which provides driv-

and its color can be affected. Also, its

ing comfort and stability.

fire-resistant properties can be

- Wrinkles may appear naturally

reduced if the material is not proper-

from usage. It is not a fault of the

ly maintained.

products.

CAUTION

Using anything but recom-

mended cleaners and proce-

dures may affect the fabric’s

appearance and fire-resistant

properties.

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•

Caring for the leather seats

•

Cleaning the leather seats

Cleaning the seat belt webbing

- Vacuum the seat periodically to

- Remove all contaminations

Clean the belt webbing with any mild

remove dust and sand on the seat.

instantly. Refer to instructions

soap solution recommended for

It will prevent abrasion or damage

below for removal of each contam-

cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow

of the leather and maintain its qual-

inant.

the instructions provided with the

ity.

soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the

- Cosmetic products

(sunscreen,

- Wipe the natural leather seat cover

foundation, etc.)

webbing because this may weaken

the seat belt.

often with dry or soft cloth.

Apply cleansing cream on a cloth

- Use of proper leather protective

and wipe the contaminate spot.

may prevent abrasion of the cover

Wipe off the cream with a wet cloth

Cleaning the interior window

and helps maintain the color. Be

and remove water with a dry cloth.

glass

sure to read the instructions and

- Beverages (coffee, soft drink, etc.)

If the interior glass surfaces of the

consult a specialist when using

Apply a small amount of neutral

vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-

leather coating or protective agent.

detergent and wipe until contami-

ered with an oily, greasy or waxy

- Light colored (beige, cream beige)

film), they should be cleaned with

nations do not smear.

leather is easily contaminated and

glass cleaner. Follow the directions

- Oil

the stain is noticeable. Clean the

on the glass cleaner container.

seats frequently.

Remove oil instantly with

absorbable cloth and wipe with

- Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may

stain remover used only for natural

CAUTION

cause the surface to crack.

leather.

- Chewing gum

Do not scrape or scratch the

inside of the rear window. This

Harden the gum with ice and

may result in damage to the rear

remove gradually.

window defroster grid.

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Maintenance

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

The emission control system of your

1. Crankcase emission control

CAUTION

vehicle is covered by a written limited

system

warranty. Please see the warranty

For the Inspection and

The positive crankcase ventilation

information contained in the Owner’s

Maintenance

Test

(With

system is employed to prevent air

Handbook & Warranty Information

Electronic Stability Control

pollution caused by blow-by gases

booklet in your vehicle.

(ESC) system)

being emitted from the crankcase.

Your vehicle is equipped with an

This system supplies fresh filtered air

•

To prevent the vehicle from

emission control system to meet all

to the crankcase through the air

ESC activation

during

applicable emission regulations.

intake hose. Inside the crankcase,

dynamometer testing, turn the

There are three emission control

the fresh air mixes with blow-by

Electronic Stability Control

systems, as follows.

gases, which then pass through the

(ESC) system off by pressing

PCV valve into the induction system.

the ESC switch

(ESC OFF

(1) Crankcase emission control sys-

light illuminated).

tem

•

After dynamometer testing is

2. Evaporative emission control

(2) Evaporative emission control sys-

completed, turn the ESC sys-

system including onboard

tem

tem back on by pressing the

refueling vapor recovery

(3) Exhaust emission control system

ESC switch again.

(ORVR)

The Evaporative Emission Control

In order to assure the proper function

System is designed to prevent fuel

vapors from escaping into the atmos-

of the emission control systems, it is

recommended that you have your

phere. The ORVR system is

designed to allow the vapors from

vehicle inspected and maintained by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer in

the fuel tank to be loaded into a can-

ister while refueling at the gas sta-

accordance with the maintenance

schedule in this manual.

tion, preventing the escape of fuel

vapors into the atmosphere.

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Canister

3. Exhaust emission control

Engine exhaust (carbon monox-

Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel

system

ide) precautions

tank are absorbed and stored in the

The Exhaust Emission Control

• Carbon monoxide can be present

onboard canister. When the engine is

System is a highly effective system

with other exhaust fumes. If you

running, the fuel vapors absorbed in

which controls exhaust emissions

smell exhaust fumes of any kind in

the canister are drawn into the surge

while maintaining good vehicle per-

your vehicle, drive with all the win-

tank through the purge control sole-

formance.

dows fully open. Have your vehicle

noid valve.

checked and repaired immediately.

When the engine starts or fails to

start, excessive attempts to restart

WARNING

Purge Control Solenoid Valve

the engine may cause damage to the

(PCSV)

emission system.

Engine exhaust gases contain

The purge control solenoid valve is

carbon monoxide (CO). Though

Vehicle modifications

controlled by the Engine Control

colorless and odorless, it is

Module

(ECM); when the engine

•

This vehicle should not be modi-

dangerous and could be lethal if

coolant temperature is low during

fied. Modification of your vehicle

inhaled. Follow the instructions

idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-

could affect its performance, safety

on this page to avoid CO poi-

orated fuel is not taken into the

or durability and may even violate

soning.

engine. After the engine warms-up

governmental safety and emis-

during ordinary driving, the PCSV

sions regulations.

opens to introduce evaporated fuel to

In addition, damage or performance

the engine.

problems resulting from any modifi-

cation may not be covered under

warranty.

•

If you use unauthorized electronic

devices, it may cause the vehicle to

operate abnormally, wire damage,

battery discharge and fire. For your

safety, do not use unauthorized

electronic devices.

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Maintenance

•

Do not operate the engine in con-

Operating precautions for cat-

WARNING

fined or closed areas

(such as

alytic converters (if equipped)

garages) any more than what is

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

necessary to move the vehicle in or

WARNING

out of the area.

Engine exhaust and a wide vari-

•

When the vehicle is stopped in an

The exhaust system and cat-

ety of automobile components

open area for more than a short

alytic converter are very hot

and parts, including compo-

time with the engine running,

during and immediately after

nents found in the interior fur-

adjust the ventilation system

(as

the engine has been running. To

nishings in a vehicle, contain or

needed) to draw outside air into the

avoid SERIOUS INJURY or

emit chemicals known to the

vehicle.

DEATH:

State of California to cause can-

•

Never sit in a parked or stopped

•

Do not park, idle, or drive the

cer and birth defects and repro-

vehicle for any extended time with

vehicle over or near flamma-

ductive harm. In addition, cer-

the engine running.

ble objects, such as grass,

tain fluids contained in vehicles

•

When the engine stalls or fails to

vegetation, paper, leaves, etc.

and certain products of compo-

start, excessive attempts to restart

A hot exhaust system can

nent wear contain or emit chem-

the engine may cause damage to

ignite flammable items under

icals known to the State of

the emission control system.

your vehicle.

California to cause cancer and

•

Keep away from the exhaust

birth defects or other reproduc-

system and catalytic convert-

tive harm.

er or you may get burned.

Also, Do not remove the heat

sink around the exhaust sys-

tem, do not seal the bottom of

the vehicle, and do not coat

the vehicle for corrosion con-

trol. It may present a fire risk

under certain conditions.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-

(Continued)

alytic converter emission control

device.

•

Do not modify or tamper with

any part of the engine or

To prevent damage to the catalytic

emission control system. All

converter and to your vehicle, take

inspections and adjustments

the following precautions:

must be made by an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

CAUTION

•

Avoid driving with extremely

low fuel level. If you run out of

•

Use only UNLEADED FUEL

gasoline, it could cause the

for gasoline engines.

engine to misfire and result in

•

Do not operate the vehicle

excessive loading of the cat-

when there are signs of

alytic converter.

engine malfunction, such as

misfire or a noticeable loss of

performance.

•

Do not misuse or abuse the

engine. Examples of misuse

are coasting with the hybrid

system off and descending

steep grades in gear with the

engine off.

•

Do not operate the engine at

high idle speed for extended

periods (5 minutes or more).

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