Hyundai Sonata (2018 year). Instruction

Maintenance

Waxing

CAUTION

A good coat of wax is a barrier

between your paint and contaminate.

•

Do not use strong soap,

Keeping a good coat of wax on your

chemical detergents or hot

vehicle will help protect it.

water, and do not wash the

vehicle in direct sunlight or

Wax the vehicle when water will no

when the body of the vehicle

longer bead on the paint.

is warm.

Always wash and dry the vehicle

•

Be careful when washing the

before waxing. Use a good quality

side windows of your vehicle.

liquid or paste wax, and follow the

manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all

Especially, with high-pressure

OLMB073082

metal trim to protect it and to main-

water, water may leak through

tain its luster.

the windows and wet the inte-

CAUTION

Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-

rior.

als with a spot remover will usually

•

To prevent damage to the

•

Water washing in the engine

strip the wax from the finish. Be sure

plastic parts, do not clean

compartment including high

to re-wax these areas even if the rest

with chemical solvents or

pressure water washing may

of the vehicle does not yet need wax-

strong detergents.

cause the failure of electrical

ing.

circuits located in the engine

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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Finish damage repair

Bright-metal maintenance

CAUTION

Deep scratches or stone chips in the

• To remove road tar and insects,

painted surface must be repaired

use a tar remover, not a scraper or

•

Wiping dust or dirt off the

promptly. Exposed metal will quickly

other sharp object.

body with a dry cloth will

rust and may develop into a major

• To protect the surfaces of bright-

scratch the finish.

repair expense.

metal parts from corrosion, apply a

•

Do not use steel wool, abra-

coating of wax or chrome preser-

sive cleaners, or strong deter-

NOTICE

vative and rub to a high luster.

gents containing highly alka-

line or caustic agents on

• During winter weather or in coastal

If your vehicle is damaged and

chrome-plated or anodized

areas, cover the bright metal parts

requires any metal repair or

aluminum parts. This may

with a heavier coating of wax or

replacement, be sure the body

result in damage to the pro-

preservative. If necessary, coat the

shop applies anti-corrosion mate-

tective coating and cause dis-

parts with non-corrosive petroleum

rials to the parts repaired or

coloration or paint deteriora-

jelly or other protective compound.

replaced.

tion.

Underbody maintenance

Corrosive materials used for ice and

snow removal and dust control may

collect on the underbody. If these

materials are not removed, acceler-

ated rusting can occur on underbody

parts such as the fuel lines, frame,

floor pan and exhaust system, even

though they have been treated with

rust protection.

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Maintenance

Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-

Aluminum wheel maintenance

Corrosion protection

body and wheel openings with luke-

The aluminum wheels are coated with

Protecting your vehicle from corro-

warm or cold water once a month,

a clear protective finish.

sion

after off-road driving and at the end

By using the most advanced design

of each winter. Pay special attention

CAUTION

and construction practices to combat

to these areas because it is difficult

corrosion, HYUNDAI produces cars

to see all the mud and dirt. It will do

•

Do not use abrasive cleaner,

of the highest quality. However, this is

more harm than good to wet down

polishing compound, solvent,

only part of the job. To achieve the

the road grime without removing it.

or wire brushes on aluminum

long-term corrosion resistance your

The lower edges of doors, rocker

wheels.

vehicle can deliver, the owner’s

panels, and frame members have

cooperation and assistance is also

drain holes that should not be

•

Clean the wheel when it has

required.

allowed to clog with dirt; trapped

cooled.

water in these areas can cause rust-

•

Use only a mild soap or neu-

ing.

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:

WARNING

salted roads.

• Road salt, dirt and moisture that is

After washing the vehicle, test

•

Do not wash the wheels with

allowed to accumulate underneath

the brakes while driving slowly

high-speed car wash brushes.

the vehicle.

to see if they have been affected

•

Do not use any cleaners con-

• Removal of paint or protective

by water. If braking performance

taining acid or alkaline deter-

coatings by stones, gravel, abra-

is impaired, dry the brakes by

gents.

sion or minor scrapes and dents

applying them lightly while

which leave unprotected metal

maintaining a slow forward

exposed to corrosion.

speed.

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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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Maintenance

• 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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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 us. Since it is a natu-

•

Belts with metallic acces-

vinyl cleaner.

ral object, each part differs in

sories, zippers or keys inside

thickness or density. Wrinkles

the back pocket may damage

may appear as a natural result of

Fabric (if equipped)

the seat fabric.

stretching and shrinking depend-

Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-

•

Make sure not to wet the seat.

ing on the temperature and

ric with a whisk broom or vacuum

It may change the nature of

humidity.

cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-

natural leather.

- The seat is made of stretchable

tion recommended for upholstery or

•

Jeans or clothes which could

fabric to improve comfort.

carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-

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.

product.

CAUTION

Using anything but recom-

mended cleaners and proce-

dures may affect the fabric’s

appearance and fire-resistant

properties.

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Maintenance

•

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

instantly. Refer to instructions

soap solution recommended for

seat. It will prevent abrasion or

below for removal of each con-

cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow

damage of the leather and main-

taminant.

the instructions provided with the

tain its quality.

soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the

- Cosmetic products

(sunscreen,

- Wipe the natural leather seat

foundation, etc.)

webbing because this may weaken

the seat belt.

cover often with dry or soft cloth.

Apply cleansing cream on a cloth

- Use of proper leather protective

and wipe the contaminated spot.

may prevent abrasion of the

Wipe off the cream with a wet

Cleaning the interior window

cover and helps maintain the

cloth and remove water with a dry

glass

color. Be sure to read the instruc-

cloth.

If the interior glass surfaces of the

tions and consult a specialist

- Beverages(coffee, soft drink, etc.)

vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-

when using leather coating or

Apply a small amount of neutral

ered with an oily, greasy or waxy

protective agents.

detergent and wipe until contami-

film), they should be cleaned with

- Light colored

(beige, cream

nations do not smear.

glass cleaner. Follow the directions

beige) leather is easily contami-

on the glass cleaner container.

- Oil

nated and the stain is noticeable.

Clean the seats frequently.

Remove oil instantly with

absorbable cloth and wipe with

CAUTION

- Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may

stain remover used only for natu-

cause the surface to crack.

ral leather.

Do not scrape or scratch the

inside of the rear window. This

- Chewing gum

may result in damage to the rear

Harden the gum with ice and

window defroster grid.

remove gradually.

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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 Electronic

system is employed to prevent air

Handbook & Warranty Information

Stability Control (ESC) system)

pollution caused by blow-by gases

booklet in your vehicle.

being emitted from the crankcase.

•

To prevent the vehicle from

Your vehicle is equipped with an

This system supplies fresh filtered air

misfiring during dynamome-

emission control system to meet all

to the crankcase through the air

ter testing, turn the Electronic

applicable emission regulations.

intake hose. Inside the crankcase,

Stability Control

(ESC) sys-

There are three emission control

the fresh air mixes with blow-by

tem off by pressing the ESC

systems, as follows.

gases, which then pass through the

switch (ESC OFF light illumi-

PCV valve into the induction system.

nated).

(1) Crankcase emission control sys-

•

After dynamometer testing is

tem

completed, turn the ESC sys-

2. Evaporative Emission Control

(2) Evaporative emission control sys-

tem back on by pressing the

System Including Onboard

tem

ESC switch again.

Refueling Vapor Recovery

(3) Exhaust emission control system

(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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Maintenance

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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•

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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Maintenance

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 an

extremely low fuel level.

•

Use only UNLEADED FUEL

Running out of fuel could

for gasoline engines.

cause the engine to misfire,

•

Do not operate the vehicle

damaging the catalytic con-

when there are signs of

verter.

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 engine

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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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Dimensions

8-2

Engine

8-2

Bulb Wattage

8-3

Tires and Wheels

8-5

Volume and Weight

8-6

Air Conditioning System

8-6

Recommended Lubricants and Capacities

8-7

Recommended SAE Viscosity Number

8-9

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

8-10

Vehicle Certification Label

8-10

Tire Specification and Pressure Label

8-11

Engine Number

8-11

Refrigerant Label

8-11

Consumer Information

8-12

Reporting Safety Defects

8-13

Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

DIMENSIONS

Items

in (mm)

Overall length

191.1 (4,855)

Overall width

73.4 (1,865)

Overall height

58.1 (1,475)

205/65R16

63.5 (1,614)

Front tread

215/55R17

63.1 (1,602)

235/45R18

62.9 (1,597)

205/65R16

63.8 (1,621)

Rear tread

215/55R17

63.3 (1,609)

235/45R18

63.1 (1,604)

Wheelbase

110.4 (2,805)

ENGINE

Items

1.6 T-GDI

2.0 T-GDI

2.4 GDI

Displacement

97.09 (1,591)

121.92 (1,998)

143.96 (2,359)

cu. in (cc)

Bore x Stroke

3.03x3.36 (77x85.4)

3.39x3.39 (86x86)

3.46x3.82 (88x97)

in. (mm)

Firing order

1-3-4-2

No. of cylinders

4, In-line

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BULB WATTAGE

Light Bulb

Bulb type

Wattage

Low

HB3

Headlamps

High

HB3

Low/High

LED

Front

28/8

Turn signal lamps

Outside rearview mirror

LED

Front

Side

WY5W

Bulb type

28/8

Position lamps

LED type

LED

Side repeater lamps

LED

Front side marker

W5W

Daytime running light (DRL)

LED

Bulb type

28/8

Stop/Tail lamps

LED type

LED

Rear combination lamp

Tail lamps

28/8

Rear

Turn signal lamps

Back-up lamps

W16W

License plate light

W5W

High mounted stop lamp

LED

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TIRES AND WHEELS

Inflation pressure

kPa (psi)

Wheel lug nut

Items

Tire Size

Wheel Size

torque kgf•m

Normal Load

Maximum Load

(lbf•ft, N.m)

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

205/65R16

6.5JX16

235 (34)

Full size tire

215/55R17

7.0JX17

235 (34)

11~13

(79~94,

235/45R18

7.5JX18

235 (34)

107~127)

Compact spare tire

T125/80D16

4.0TX16

420 (60)

(if equipped)

T135/80D17

4.0TX17

420 (60)

If your vehicle is not equipped with a compact spare tire, your vehicle will be equipped with a Tire Mobility Kit.

CAUTION

When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.

Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or not work properly.

NOTICE

• It is permissible to add 3 psi to the standard tire pressure specification if colder temperatures are expect-

ed soon.

Tires typically loose 1psi (7kPa) for every 12°F temperature drop. If extreme temperature variations are

expected, recheck your tire pressure as necessary to keep them properly inflated.

• An air pressure generally decreases, as you drive up to a high-altitude area above sea level. Thus, if you

plan to drive a high-altitude area, check the tire pressures in advance. If necessary, inflate them to a prop-

er level. (Air inflation per altitude : +2.4 psi/1 mile)

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