Hyundai Sonata (2018 year). Instruction

Convenient features of your vehicle

Glove box lamp (if equipped)

Vanity mirror lamp

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The glove box lamp comes on when

Opening the lid of the vanity mirror

the glove box is opened.

will automatically turn on the mirror

If the glove box is not closed, the

light.

lamp will turn off after 20 minutes.

NOTICE

To prevent unnecessary charging

system drain, close the vanity mir-

To prevent unnecessary charging

system drain, close the glove box

ror cover after using the mirror.

securely after using the glove box.

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WIPERS AND WASHERS

Windshield Wipers

Information

Operates as follows when the igni-

If there is heavy accumulation of snow

tion switch is in the ON position.

or ice on the windshield, defrost the

MIST : For a single wiping cycle,

windshield for about 10 minutes, or

push the lever upward and

until the snow and/or ice is removed

release. The wipers will oper-

before using the windshield wipers to

ate continuously if the lever is

ensure proper operation.

held in this position.

If you do not remove the snow and/or

OFF : Wiper is not in operation.

ice before using the wiper and washer,

INT : Wiper operates intermittently at

it may damage the wiper and washer

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the same wiping intervals. To

system.

vary the speed setting, move

A : Wiper speed control

the speed control lever.

· MIST - Single wipe

LO : The wiper runs at a lower speed.

· OFF - Off

HI : The wiper runs at a higher speed.

· INT - Intermittent wipe

· LO - Low wiper speed

· HI - High wiper speed

B : Intermittent control wipe time

adjustment

C : Wash with brief wipes

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Windshield Washers

If equipped with the Headlamp

NOTICE

Washer, washer fluid will be sprayed

on the headlamp at the same time you

•

To prevent possible damage to

operate the windshield washer when:

the washer pump, do not oper-

ate the washer when the fluid

1. The ignition switch is in the ON

reservoir is empty.

position.

•

To prevent possible damage to

2. The light switch is in the headlamp

the wipers or windshield, do not

position.

operate the wipers when the

windshield is dry.

WARNING

•

To prevent damage to the wiper

arms and other components, do

When the outside temperature is

not attempt to move the wipers

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below freezing, ALWAYS warm

manually.

the windshield using the

In the OFF position, pull the lever

defroster to prevent the washer

•

To prevent possible damage to

gently toward you to spray washer

the wipers and washer system,

fluid from freezing on the wind-

fluid on the windshield and to run the

shield and obscuring your vision

use anti-freezing washer fluids

wipers

1-3 cycles. The spray and

in the winter season or cold

which could result in an acci-

wiper operation will continue until

dent and serious injury or death.

weather.

you release the lever. If the washer

does not work, you may need to add

washer fluid to the washer fluid

reservoir.

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DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM

Rear View Camera

This is a supplemental system that

WARNING

(if equipped)

shows behind the vehicle through

the navigation display while backing-

•

Never rely solely on the Rear

up.

View Camera when backing-

up.

WARNING

•

ALWAYS look around your

vehicle to make sure there are

The Rear View Camera is not a

no objects or obstacles before

safety device. It only serves to

moving the vehicle in any

assist the driver in identifying

direction to prevent a collision.

objects directly behind the mid-

dle of the vehicle. The camera

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Always pay close attention

does NOT cover the complete

when the vehicle is driven

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area behind the vehicle.

close to objects, particularly

pedestrians, and especially

children.

NOTICE

Always keep the camera lens

clean. The camera may not work

normally if the lens is covered

with foreign matter.

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The Rear View Camera will activate

when the engine is running and the

shift lever is in the R (Reverse) posi-

tion.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Rear Parking Assist System

Operation of the Rear Parking

WARNING

(if equipped)

Assist System

Operating condition

•

ALWAYS look around your

vehicle to make sure there are

•

This system will activate when

not any objects or obstacles

backing up with the ignition switch

before moving the vehicle in

in the ON position. However, if

any direction to prevent a col-

vehicle speed exceeds

3 mph

lision.

(5km/h), the system may not detect

objects.

•

Always pay close attention

when the vehicle is driven

•

If vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph

close to objects, particularly

(10 km/h), the system will not warn

pedestrians, and especially

you even though objects are

Sensor

children.

detected.

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When more than two objects are

•

Be aware that some objects

may not be visible on the

sensed at the same time, the clos-

The Rear Parking Assist System

screen or be detected by the

est one will be recognized first.

assists the driver during reverse

movement of the vehicle by chiming

sensors, due to the objects

if any object is sensed within the dis-

distance, size or material, all

tance of 50 inches (120 cm) behind

of which can limit the effec-

the vehicle.

tiveness of the sensor.

This system is a supplemental sys-

tem that senses objects within the

range and location of the sensors, it

cannot detect objects in other areas

where sensors are not installed.

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Types of warning sound and indicator

NOTICE

To turn off the Rear Parking

Assist System

Types of warning sound

Indicator

•

The indicator may differ from the

illustration as objects or sen-

When an object is 47 in. to 24

sors status. If the indicator

in. (120 cm to 60 cm) from the

blinks, have your vehicle

rear bumper : Buzzer beeps

checked by an authorized

intermittently.

HYUNDAI dealer.

•

If the audible warning does not

When an object is 24 in. to 12

sound or if the buzzer sounds

in. (60 cm to 30 cm) from the

intermittently when shifting into

rear bumper : Buzzer beeps

R (Reverse) position, this may

more frequently.

indicate a malfunction with the

Parking Assist System. If this

When an object is within 12

occurs, have your vehicle

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in. (30 cm) of the rear bumper

checked by an authorized

Push the button to turn off the Rear

: Buzzer beeps continuously.

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as pos-

Parking Assist System. The indicator

sible.

light on the button will turn on.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Non-operational conditions of

Detecting range may decrease when:

NOTICE

Parking Assist System

• Outside air temperature is

Sensor may not recognize objects

The Rear Parking Assist System

extremely hot or cold.

less than 12 inches (30 cm) from

may not operate normally when:

• Undetectable objects smaller than

the sensor, or it may sense an

• Moisture is frozen to the sensor.

40 inches (1 m) and narrower than

incorrect distance.

6 inches (14 cm) in diameter.

• Sensor is covered with foreign mat-

ter, such as snow or water, or the

NOTICE

sensor cover is blocked.

The following objects may not be

Do not push, scratch or strike the

recognized by the sensor:

sensor with any hard objects that

There is a possibility of the Rear

•

Sharp or slim objects such as

could damage the surface of the

Parking Assist System malfunction

ropes, chains or small poles.

sensor. Sensor damage could

when:

•

Objects, which tend to absorb sen-

occur.

•

Driving on uneven road surfaces

sor frequency such as clothes,

such as unpaved roads, gravel,

spongy material or snow.

WARNING

bumps, or gradient.

•

Objects generating excessive noise

Your new vehicle warranty does

such as vehicle horns, loud motor-

not cover any accidents or dam-

cycle engines, or truck air brakes

age to the vehicle or injuries to

can interfere with the sensor.

its occupants related to a Rear

Parking Assist System. Always

•

Heavy rain or water spray is present.

drive safely and cautiously.

•

Wireless transmitters or mobile

phones are present near the sensor.

•

The sensor is covered with snow.

•

Any non-factory equipment or

accessories have been installed, or

if the vehicle bumper height or sen-

sor installation has been modified.

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DEFROSTER

NOTICE

Rear Window Defroster

Information

To prevent damage to the conduc-

• If there is heavy accumulation of

tors bonded to the inside surface

snow on the rear window, brush it

of the rear window, never use

off before operating the rear

sharp instruments or window

defroster.

cleaners containing abrasives to

• The rear window defroster automat-

clean the window.

ically turns off after approximately

20 minutes or when the ignition

If you want to defrost and defog

switch is in the LOCK/OFF posi-

the front windshield, refer to the

tion.

"Windshield Defrosting and

Defogging" section in this chapter.

Side view mirror defroster

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If your vehicle is equipped with the

The defroster heats the window to

side view mirror defrosters, they will

remove frost, fog and thin ice from

operate at the same time you turn on

the interior and exterior of the rear

the rear window defroster.

window, while engine is running.

• To activate the rear window

defroster, press the rear window

defroster button located in the cen-

ter facia switch panel. The indicator

on the rear window defroster but-

ton illuminates when the defroster

is ON.

• To turn off the defroster, press the

rear window defroster button

again.

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Heating and Air Conditioning

1. Start the engine.

2. Set the mode to the desired posi-

tion.

To improve the effectiveness of

heating and cooling :

- Heating:

- Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air or recirculated

air position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn

the air conditioning system on.

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* : if equipped

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Mode selection

Face-Level (B, D, F)

Floor & Defrost (A, C, D, E)

Air flow is directed toward the upper

Most of the air flow is directed to the

body and face. Additionally, each

floor and the windshield with a small

outlet can be controlled to direct the

amount directed to the side window

air discharged from the outlet.

defrosters, and side vents.

Bi-Level (B, D, C, E, F)

Defrost-Level (A, D)

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Air flow is directed towards the face

Most of the air flow is directed to the

The mode selection button controls

and the floor.

windshield with a small amount of air

the direction of the air flow through

directed to the side vents.

the ventilation system.

Air can be directed to the floor, dash-

Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)

board outlets, or windshield. Five

symbols are used to represent Face,

Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and

Most of the air flow is directed to the

Defrost air position.

floor, with a small amount of the air

being directed to the windshield, side

window defrosters, and side vents.

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A/C MAX-Level (B, D)

Instrument panel vents

Temperature control

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The A/C MAX mode is used to cool

The outlet vents can be opened (

)

The temperature will increase by

the inside of the vehicle more quick-

or closed (

) separately using the

turning the knob to the right.

ly. Air flow is directed toward the

thumbwheel.

The temperature will decrease by

upper body and face.

Also, you can adjust the direction of

turning the knob to the left.

In this mode, the air conditioning and

air delivered from these vents using

the recirculated air position will be

the vent control lever as shown.

selected automatically.

After the vehicle interior has cooled

down initially, resume using normal

A/C mode. Continuous use of A/C

MAX mode is not recommended.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Air intake control

Recirculated air position

Information

■ Type A

The indicator light on the

Prolonged use of the air conditioning

button illuminates when

with the recirculated air position

the recirculated air posi-

selected will result in excessively dry

tion is selected.

air in the passenger compartment.

With the recirculated air

position selected, air

from the passenger com-

partment will be drawn

through the climate con-

trol system and heated

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or cooled according to

■ Type B

the function selected.

Outside (fresh) air position

The indicator light on the

button will turn off when

the outside

(fresh) air

position is selected.

With the outside (fresh)

air position selected, air

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enters the vehicle from

outside and is heated or

This button is used to select the out-

cooled according to the

side (fresh) air position or recirculat-

function selected.

ed air position.

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Fan speed control

Air conditioning

WARNING

•

Continued use of the climate

control system operation in

the recirculated air position

can cause drowsiness or

sleepiness, that may cause

loss of vehicle control result-

ing in an accident. Set the air

intake control to the outside

(fresh) air position as much as

possible while driving.

•

Continued use of the climate

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control system operation in

Turn the knob to the right to increase

Press the A/C button to turn the sys-

the recirculated air position

the fan speed and airflow. Turn the

tem on (indicator light will illuminate)

(without the air conditioning

knob to the left to decrease fan

and off.

selected) may allow humidity

speed and airflow.

to increase inside the vehicle

Setting the fan speed control knob to

which may fog the glass and

the "0" position turns off the fan.

obscure visibility.

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Do not sleep in a vehicle with

the air conditioning or heating

system on. It may cause seri-

ous injury or death due to a

drop in the oxygen level

and/or body temperature.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

System Operation

Operation Tips

Air conditioning

Ventilation

•

To keep dust or unpleasant fumes

All HYUNDAI Air Conditioning

from entering the car through the

Systems are filled with environmen-

1. Select the Face Level

mode.

ventilation system, temporarily set

tally friendly R-1234yf refrigerant.

2. Set the air intake control to the

the air intake control to the recircu-

1. Start the engine.

outside (fresh) air position.

lated air position. Return the con-

2. Push the air conditioning button.

3. Set the temperature control to the

trol to the fresh air position when

desired position.

the irritation has passed. This will

3. Set the mode to the Face Level

help keep the driver alert and com-

mode.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

fortable.

4. Set the air intake control to the

desired speed.

•

To prevent the inside of the wind-

recirculated air position. However,

shield from fogging, set the air

prolonged operation of the recircu-

Heating

lated air position will excessively

intake control to the fresh air posi-

1. Select the Floor Level

mode.

tion and fan speed to the desired

dry the air. In this case, change the

position, turn on the air conditioning

air position.

2. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

system, and adjust the temperature

5. Adjust the fan speed control and

control to desired temperature.

temperature control to maintain

3. Set the temperature control to the

maximum comfort.

desired position.

When maximum cooling is desired,

4. Set the fan speed control to the

set the temperature control to the

desired speed.

extreme left position then set the fan

5. If dehumidified heating is desired,

speed control to the highest speed.

turn the air conditioning system on.

If the windshield fogs up, select the

Floor & Defrost

mode or press

the Front Defrost

mode.

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NOTICE

Air conditioning system operation

•

If you operate air conditioner

tips

excessively, the difference between

When using the air conditioning

the temperature of the outside air

•

If the vehicle has been parked in

system, monitor the engine tem-

and that of the windshield could

direct sunlight during hot weather,

perature gauge closely while driv-

cause the outer surface of the

open the windows for a short time

ing up hills or in heavy traffic

windshield to fog up, causing loss

to let the hot air inside the vehicle

when outside temperatures are

of visibility. In this case, set the

escape.

high. Air conditioning system

mode selection knob or button to

•

After sufficient cooling has been

operation can cause engine over-

the

position and fan speed

achieved, switch back from the

heating. Continue to use the blow-

control to the lower speed.

er fan, but turn the air condition-

recirculated air to the fresh outside

air position.

ing system off if the engine tem-

perature gauge indicates engine

•

To help reduce moisture inside of

overheating.

the windows on rainy or humid

days, decrease the humidity inside

the vehicle by operating the air

conditioning system with the win-

dows and sunroof closed.

•

Use the air conditioning system

every month only for a few minutes

to ensure maximum system per-

formance.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

System Maintenance

Checking the amount of air

WARNING

conditioner refrigerant and

Climate control air filter

compressor lubricant

Vehicles equipped with

When the amount of refrigerant is

Outside air

R-1234yf

low, the performance of the air con-

ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also

Because the refriger-

Recirculated

has a negative influence on the air

ant is mildly inflam-

air

conditioning system.

mable at very high

pressure, the air con-

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

ditioning

system

found, have the system inspected by

should only be serv-

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

iced by trained and

Blower

Heater core

certified technicians.

Climate control

Evaporator

NOTICE

It is important that the

air filter

core

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correct type and amount of oil

It is important that the correct

This filter is installed behind the glove

type and amount of oil and refrig-

and refrigerant is used.

box. It filters the dust or other pollu-

erant is used. Otherwise, damage

Otherwise, it may cause dam-

tants that enter the vehicle through the

to the compressor and abnormal

age to the vehicle and personal

heating and air conditioning system.

system operation may occur.

injury.

Have the climate control air filter

replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer according to the maintenance

The air conditioning system should

schedule. If the car is being driven in

be serviced by an authorized

severe conditions such as dusty or

HYUNDAI dealer.

rough roads, more frequent air condi-

tioner filter inspections and changes

are required.

If the air flow rate suddenly decreas-

es, the system should be checked at

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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