Hyundai 2008 Sonata User manual

*NP150_-_F8001* NP150 - F8001
11/07 (rev 11/07)
MAINTENANCE
*See Owner’s Manual for details.
Looking For More Detailed Information? This Quick Reference Guide does not replace your vehicle’s Owner’s
Manual. If you require additional information or are unsure of a specific issue, you should always refer to
the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual or contact your authorized Hyundai dealer.
Engine Oil & Filter Replace 7,500 Replace 3,000 or 3 mos.
Tire Rotation Perform 7,500 Perform 7,500
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses & Connections Inspect 7,500 Inspect Same As Normal
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Inspect 7,500 Inspect More Frequently
Arm Ball Joint, Upper Arm Ball Joint
Suspension Mounting Bolts Inspect 7,500 Inspect Same As Normal
Vapor Hose & Fuel Filler Cap Inspect 7,500 Inspect Same As Normal
Inspect 7,500 Inspect Same As Normal
Air Cleaner Filter (Engine) Replace 30,000 Replace More Frequently
Climate Control Air Filter (for Evaporator & Replace every 12 Replace More Frequently
Blower Unit) mos.
or 10,000
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Brake Hoses & Lines Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Brake Pads, Calipers & Rotors Inspect 15,000 Inspect More Frequently
Drive Shaft & Boots Inspect 15,000 Inspect 7,500 or 6 mos.
Exhaust Pipe & Muffler Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Power Steering Pump, Belt & Hoses Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Fuel Tank Air Filter Replace 30,000 Replace Same As Normal
Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Replace 105,000 Replace 30,000
Coolant Replace every 24 Replace Same As Normal
mos.
or 30,000
Brake Fluid Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Drive Belt (Alt, P/Str’g, A/C) Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Manual Transaxle Oil Inspect 30,000 Replace 60,000
Rear Brake Drums/Linings, Parking Brake Inspect 30,000 Inspect More Frequently
Vacuum & Crankcase Ventilation Hose Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Fuel Filter Replace 37,500 Replace Same As Normal
Electronic Throttle Control Inspect 52,500 Inspect Same As Normal
Valve Clearance Inspect 60,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Spark Plugs (Iridium Coated) Replace 97,500 Replace More Frequently
Scheduled Maintenance Normal Usage Severe Usage* HYUNDAI SONATA
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-243-7766
Consumer Affairs: 1-800-633-5151
XM Radio: 1-800-967-2346
www.hyundaiusa.com

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PUSH
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ESC
OFF
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7
8
X1000 rpm
60
40
20
100
120
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H
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FUEL
DOOR
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AUTO
T
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M
P
LO
HI
OFF
RES
ACCEL
MODE
VOL
VOL
CANCEL
COAST
SET
PUSH
PUSH
POWER
OUTLET
MODE
A/C
HMR
LOAD
SEEK
DIR/
CAT
AM
CD INFO SCAN
PASSENGER
123456
FM
TRACK
PUSH
PWR
CD-IN
AUDIO
CONTROL
ENTER
VOL
REV FF RPT RDM
DISC
TUNE
DRIVER CONTROLS
Headlights
and Fog Lights*
Page 5
Windshield
Wiper / Washer
Page 7
Transmission
Page 11
Climate Control
Pages 9-10
Trip
Computer / Odometer*
Page 6
Cruise Control
Page 7
Clock Adjustment
Page 11
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
(TPMS)
Page 6
Adjustable
Steering Wheel
Page 5
Audio
System
Page 8
Occupant
Classification
System
Page 11
Power Windows
Page 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors
Page 4
*if equipped

DRIVER CONTROLS
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
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HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
To operate the headlights, turn the
switch on the end of the lever.
OFF – Headlights are off
– Parking Lights
– Headlights
AUTO – Auto Light (if equipped)
NOTE: The ignition must be in the ON
position to turn the headlights on.
High Beam Activation: Push the
lever forward.
Flash Feature: Pull the lever toward
you and release.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if equipped)
Rotate the switch to the ON position.
NOTE: Fog lights will only function on
low beam.
ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL
NOTE: Do not adjust while driving.
TILT / TELESCOPING (if equipped)
Push lever Adownward to unlock
the steering wheel. Adjust upward or
downward and forward or backward
to the desired position. After
adjustment, securely tighten the
lever by pulling it upward.
TILT (if equipped)
Pull lever Atoward you to unlock the
steering wheel. Adjust the steering wheel
up or down to the desired position. After
adjustment, release the lever on the side
of the steering column.
POWER WINDOWS AND AUTO UP / DOWN
TO OPEN / CLOSE THE WINDOWS
The main switches are located on the
driver’s armrest.
• To open, depress the appropriate
window switch.
• To close, pull up on the appropriate
window switch.
AUTO UP / DOWN (Driver’s Side only)
The auto up / down feature is controlled
by the main switches.
• To fully open the driver’s window
automatically, press the AUTO switch
fully down.
• To fully close the driver’s window
automatically, pull the AUTO switch
fully up.
• To stop the window at any desired
position while the window is moving,
pull up or down then release the
AUTO switch.
AUTO
DOWN
MIRROR
LR
MIRROR
LR
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS
The switch is located on the driver’s
armrest and can be used to adjust both
the left and right outside mirrors.
TO ADJUST THE POSITION OF EITHER MIRROR:
1. Move the selecting switch Ato the
R (right) or L (left) to adjust the
corresponding mirror.
2. Adjust the mirror angle by depressing
the appropriate direction on the
perimeter switch.
3. Move the selecting switch back to the
middle position to deactivate the
perimeter switch.
A
A
A

RES
ACCEL
CANCEL •
COAST
SET
ON
OFF
OFF
INT
MIST
LO
HI
F
S
INT
MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI
TIME
F
S
INT
MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI
TIME
WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHER
To activate the windshield wipers, move
the wiper / washer switch to one of the
four positions:
MIST – This feature allows the
windshield wipers to make a single
wipe to clear any mist on the windshield.
Move the windshield wiper / washer
switch upward.
INT – Intermittent wiper operation is
the first downward position. The wiper
speed may be varied by rotating the
INT TIME switch. F allows less time
between wipes, S allows more time
between wipes.
LO – Low-speed operation is the second
downward position.
HI – High-speed operation is the third
downward position.
WIPE / WASH OPERATION
To use the windshield washer, pull the
wiper / washer lever towards you. When
the washer is operated, the wipers
automatically make two passes across
the windshield. The washer continues to
operate until the lever is released.
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CRUISE CONTROL
To set a cruising speed:
1. ON D– Pull the switch and the
CRUISE indicator in the instrument
cluster will illuminate. Accelerate to the
desired cruising speed (above 25 mph).
2. SET C– Push the switch and remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal.
To accelerate or decelerate speed:
ACCEL A– Press to accelerate your
speed with cruising speed set.
COAST C– Press to slow speed down
with cruising speed set.
To cancel the cruising speed:
Press the CANCEL Bswitch, press the
brake pedal, depress the clutch pedal,
or turn OFF Dcruise control.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR: Illuminates if one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. Safely park the vehicle
and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure.
TPMS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR: Illuminates and stays
illuminated when there is a malfunction with the TPMS system.
Have the system checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as
soon as possible.
NOTE: The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure indicator.
TRIP COMPUTER OR TRIP ODOMETER
TRIP COMPUTER (if equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position,
press the TRIP switch to change the display:
TRIPMETER
i
DRIVE TIME
i
AVERAGE SPEED
i
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
i
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
Push in the RESET switch more than 1 second
to initialize the displayed information such
as tripmeter, average speed, average fuel
consumption and drive time.
TRIP ODOMETER (without Trip Computer)
With the ignition switch in the ON position,
press the TRIP switch to toggle between TRIP
A and TRIP B.
To reset the display, press the RESET switch
for 1 second and the individual TRIP A or
TRIP B will reset to 0.
TRIP
RESET
A
B
D
C

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(if equipped)
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T
E
M
P
PUSH
AUTO
MODE
A/C
PUSH
LO
HI
OFF
DEFROSTING DEFOGGING
1. Set the temperature control Ato the desired setting.
2. Set the fan speed Eto the highest setting.
3. Press the front windshield defrost control B.
NOTE:
• On the automatic climate control system, turn the fan speed control to the desired speed
to turn the fan on. Pressing the OFF button turns the fan off.
• If the air conditioner filter for the evaporator blower is not replaced per the scheduled
maintenance section, excessive window fogging may result. This filter is located in the
evaporator housing behind the glove box. Your authorized Hyundai dealer can replace this
filter for you.
• To speed up defogging and dehumidifying, the fresh air mode should be selected.
AUDIO SYSTEM (if equipped)
(AM/FM/XM/MP3/CD Changer Audio System Shown)
NOTES:
• Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information on how to use your audio system.
• A clear view of the southern sky is recommended to ensure good XM radio reception if service is available in your area.
Trial XM subscription ends 3 months following the vehicle date of sale. Please contact XM Radio at 1-800-XM-RADIO
(1-800-967-2346) to renew your XM subscription. For more XM Radio information call 1-800-XM-RADIO
(1-800-967-2346) or online at XMRadio.com.
A• auto temperature – Push to activate
system for automatic heating and cooling.
• temperature control switch – Use
to select the degree of heating. Turn to the
left for cooler temperatures, turn to the right
for warmer temperatures.
BFRONT DEFROST SWITCH – Press to
activate / deactivate to clear the windshield
of fog and / or thin ice.
CDISPLAY WINDOW
DREAR WINDOW DEFROST SWITCH – Press
to activate / deactivate the rear defroster.
E• oFF – Press to turn off the fan.
• Blower Fan control switch – Use to
select the blower fan speed.
FFRESH AIR SYSTEM SWITCH – Push
to activate / deactivate. In this mode air
enters the vehicle from outside and is
heated or cooled according to the other
functions selected.
GAIR INTAKE CONTROL SWITCH – Push
to activate / deactivate. In this mode air
from within the passenger compartment
is drawn through the heating system and
is heated or cooled according to the other
functions selected.
HAIR CONDITIONING SWITCH – Press to
activate / deactivate air conditioning.
IMODE SWITCH – This controls the
flow of air. Air flow can be directed to
different levels.
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BD
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LOAD
SEEK
DIR/
CAT
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CD INFOSCAN
123456
FM
TRACK
PUSH
PWR
CD-IN
AUDIO
CONTROL
ENTER
VOL
REV FF RPT RDM
DISC
TUNE
F
SETTING PRESET MEMORY BUTTONS
(AM/FM OR XM®)
1. Turn radio on by pressing the
PWR button A.
2. Select AM, FM, or XM radio F.
3. Tune the Audio Control knob Dto the
desired channel.
4. Press and hold any preset button E
(1-6) until an audible beep is heard to
memorize the current channel.
NOTE: FM has 2 bands for up to 12 presets.
XM has 3 bands for up to 18 presets.
TUNING AND LISTENING TO XM CHANNELS
1. Press the XM button G.
2. Select an XM channel by turning the
Audio Control knob Dto scroll through the
XM channels.
3. Press the Audio Control knob Dto select
the desired XM channel.
CATEGORY SEARCH (XM)
1. While in XM mode, press the DIR p
or CAT qbutton Cto scroll through
music categories.
2. Press the Audio Control knob Dto select
the desired category.
SEEKING NEXT AVAILABLE CHANNEL
(AM/FM OR XM)
Press the SEEK or TRACK button Bto
seek the next available channel.
SCANNING THROUGH AUDIO CHANNELS
(AM/FM, XM, OR CD/MP3)
1. Press the SCAN button Ito preview
each channel / track.
2. Press the SCAN button Iagain to stop
the scan feature.
3. To scan through the channel presets, for
AM/FM/XM only, press and hold the SCAN
button Iuntil an audible beep is heard.
ADJUSTING THE EQUALIZER
(SOUND QUALITY CONTROL)
1. Press the Audio Control knob Dto select
the following sound qualities:
Equalizer gBass gMiddle gTreble g
Balance gFader gCurrent State
2. Turn the Audio Control knob Dto adjust
the sound quality.
DISPLAYING INFORMATION (XM)
Press the INFO button Hto display the
following channel information:
Title gName gCategory gCurrent State
DA
BC
G H I
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PUSH
PUSH
OFF
MAX
A/C
A/C
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4
DEFROSTING DEFOGGING
1. Set the temperature control Ato the desired setting.
2. Set the fan speed Bto the highest setting.
3. Set the air flow control Cto the defrost position.
COOLING
You can cool the inside of your vehicle quickly by choosing the MAX / AC mode on the air
ow control. In the MAX / AC mode, the A/C is turned on automatically and the recirculation
mode will be activated. The A/C cannot be turned off while in the MAX / AC mode.
NOTE:
• If the air conditioner lter for the evaporator blower is not replaced per the scheduled
maintenance section, excessive window fogging may result. This filter is located in the
evaporator housing behind the glove box. Your authorized Hyundai dealer can replace this
filter for you.
• To speed up defogging and dehumidifying, the fresh air mode should be selected.
A• a/c – Push to turn A/C ON or OFF.
• temperature control switch – Use
to select the degree of heating. Turn to the
left for cooler temperatures, turn to the right
for warmer temperatures.
BBLOWER FAN CONTROL SWITCH – Use to
select the blower fan speed.
C• rear deFrost – Press to remove
moisture from the rear window.
• air Flow control – Use to direct the
flow of air.
DFRESH AIR SYSTEM SWITCH – Push
to activate / deactivate. In this mode air
enters the vehicle from outside and is
heated or cooled according to the other
functions selected.
EAIR INTAKE CONTROL SWITCH – Push to
activate / deactivate. In this mode air from
within the passenger compartment is
drawn through the heating system and is
heated or cooled according to the other
functions selected.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
(if equipped)
AC
B
E D
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR
The indicator will illuminate when you
turn the ignition key to START or ON.
The light will not illuminate when the
passenger’s air bag is enabled. The
occupant classification system will
disable the right front passenger’s air
bag under certain conditions (light
on). Refer to the Owner’s Manual for a
complete description of this system.
NOTE: The driver’s air bag and the
side impact air bag are not part of the
occupant classification system.
PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
There are three control buttons for the
digital clock. Their functions are:
H: Push H to advance the hours.
M: Push M to advance the minutes.
R: Push R to reset minutes to :00 and
the hour to the next nearest number.
Press and hold the R button to toggle
between military time and standard time.
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(if equipped)
P– Park
R– Reverse
N– Neutral
D– Drive
(+/–)– Shiftronic
• Push this lever forward to shift up
one gear.
• Pull the lever backwards once to shift
down one gear.
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(if equipped)
ENGAGING REVERSE
When shifting into Reverse gear, lift
the collar tab up and then shift into the
Reverse gear position.
R
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
LOCK
Press to lock all doors and arm the alarm. Press
again to hear a confirmation chirp.
UNLOCK
Press to disarm the alarm and unlock the driver’s
door. Press again within four seconds to unlock
all doors.
TRUNK UNLOCK
Press and hold for longer than one second to
unlock the trunk lid.
PANIC
Press and hold to activate the horn and flashing
lights for 30 seconds. Press again to turn off
panic mode.
Front
Back
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Whenever operating the vehicle, make sure that you and your occupants are properly wearing
your seat belts. Small children should always ride in the rear seat in the appropriate child
restraint system (see the Owner’s Manual for child safety details). Never place children
under 13 years old in the front seats to avoid injury that may result from air bag deployment.
Always refer to the Owner’s Manual for complete safety precaution information.
NOTE: If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition key is turned to the ON or
START position, the seat belt reminder light will blink and the warning chime will sound for
approximately six seconds to remind the driver to fasten the driver’s seat belt.
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT
SHOULDER BELT
This should be adjusted so that it lies
across your chest and midway over your
shoulder nearest the door and not
your neck.
To raise the height adjuster, pull it up.
To lower, push it down while pressing the
height adjuster button.
NOTE: Moving the height adjuster
quickly may cause the seat belt retractor
to engage.
HEADREST ADJUSTMENT
To raise or lower the headrest: Pull up
on the headrest to raise it. To lower the
headrest, press the lock knob while
pressing down on the headrest.
To adjust the headrest forward or
backward: Pull the headrest forward
to adjust it to one of three positions.
To adjust the headrest rearward, pull
the headrest all the way forward,
then release.
SUNROOF CONTROLS (if equipped)
The sunroof can only be opened, closed,
or tilted when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Opening the sunroof: Press the SLIDE OPEN
button Afor more than one second to
activate the one-touch feature.
Closing the sunroof: Press and hold the TILT
UP button Buntil the sunroof is closed.
To tilt the sunroof: Press the TILT UP
button B.
To close the sunroof, press the SLIDE OPEN
button Aand hold it until the sunroof
is closed.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING / UNLOCKING
Your Hyundai is equipped with a feature that will automatically lock all the doors when
driving. See your authorized Hyundai dealer to configure this feature.
SLIDE
OPEN
TILT
UP
A
B

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C
B
A
D
C
B
A
MANUAL FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
ASEAT FORWARD AND BACKWARD
Pull the lock release lever upward and slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position. Release the lever and slide the seat
forward or rearward until it locks into position.
BSEAT HEIGHT
(if equipped-Drivers Side only)
To raise or lower the seat, raise or lower the
control lever repeatedly to the desired height.
CSEATBACK ANGLE
Pull up on the lever; lean back until the
desired seatback angle is achieved.
DLUMBAR CONTROL
(if equipped-Drivers Side only)
To adjust the lumbar support, move the
lever to the desired position.
POWER FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if equipped)
ASEAT POSITION
To adjust the seat forward and rearward
pull the control knob forward or back to the
desired position. Release the control knob
and the seat will remain at that position.
To adjust the seat cushion height move the
front portion of the control knob up or down
to raise or lower the front part of the seat.
Move the rear portion of the control knob
up or down to raise or lower the rear part
of the seat.
BSEATBACK ANGLE
Tilt the control forward or backward to
recline the seatback.
CLUMBAR CONTROL
To adjust the lumbar support, move the
lever to the desired position.
REFUELING
1. Push fuel release button.
2. Remove fuel cap.
3. Pump fuel.
4. Replace fuel cap.
5. Close fuel door.
NOTE: After adding fuel, always reinstall
the fuel cap fully and make sure it
clicks at least three times. Failure to do
this may result in the Check Engine
light illuminating.
REAR DRINK HOLDERS
The rear passengers can fold down the
drink holders located in the center of the
rear seat armrest.
FRONT DRINK HOLDERS
Use the two drink holders to securely
hold your beverages while driving.
NOTE: The small flap Acan be raised
or lowered to accommodate beverage
containers of different sizes.
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SONATA CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECK LIST (continued)
• Move the switch up or down
to one of the four positions.
• WIPE / WASH to use the
washer pull the lever towards
you.
• To adjust INT speed rotate.
VERIFY AUDIO AND VIDEO SYSTEMS OPERATION (CONFIRM PRESETS)
VERIFY CLOCK TIME SETTING AND SET AS NEEDED
EXPLAIN FIRST SERVICE PROCEDURE - PROVIDE SERVICE MANAGER’S OR SERVICE WRITER’S
BUSINESS CARD
REVIEW AMERICA’S BEST WARRANTY
ASK IF CUSTOMER HAS ANY QUESTIONS
OFF
INT
MIST
LO
HI
F
S
INT
MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI
TIME
• low tire pressure indicator: Illuminates
if one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Safely park and inflate them
to the proper pressure.
NOTE: Refer to the driver’s side B-Pillar for
recommended tire pressure on OEM tires.
• tpms malFunction indicator: Have the
system checked by an authorized Hyundai
dealer as soon as possible.
FASTER
SLOWER
DURING DELIVERY
WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHER – PAGE 7
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) – PAGE 6
Sales Consultant Date Sales Manager Date
Customer Date
HYUNDAI OWNER DEALERSHIP NAME
SALES CONSULTANT DATE
SONATA CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECK LIST
WALK THE CUSTOMER THROUGH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING KEY DELIVERY FEATURES
T
E
M
P
PUSH
AUTO
MODE
A/C
PUSH
LO
HI
OFF
PUSH
PUSH
OFF
MAX
A/C
A/C
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VIN PREVIOUS VEHICLE
AUTOMATIC
MANUAL
• To speed up front
windshield defogging
select defrost and
increase the fan speed.
• Press MODE to change
air direction.
VERIFY ALL REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY LOCK / UNLOCK
VERIFY VEHICLE IS CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT
CHECK PAINT FINISH FOR SCRATCHES, DENTS, ETC. (IF PRESENT NOTIFY MANAGER)
ENSURE FLOORMATS ARE SNAPPED INTO PLACE (IF EQUIPPED)
BEFORE DELIVERY
AUTOMATIC / MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL – PAGES 9-10