Hyundai SONATA User manual

HYUNDAI SONATA
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
NP150 - F9003
(Rev 10/6/08) 10/7/08
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 specifi c issue, you should always refer to the vehicle’s
Owner’s Manual or contact your authorized Hyundai dealer.
The information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was correct at the time of printing, however, specifi cations
and equipment can change without notice. No warranty or guarantee is being extended in this Quick Reference
Guide, and Hyundai reserves the right to change product specifi cations and equipment at any time without incurring
obligations. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment. Specifi cations apply to US vehicles only. Please
contact your Hyundai dealer for current vehicle specifi cations.
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 & Muffl er 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*

ESC
OFF
MAX
A/C
123
4
Trip
Computer/Odometer**
Page 15
Windshield
Wiper/Washer
Page 9
Transmission
Page 9
Climate Control
Page 12-13
Headlights
and Fog Lights*
Page 8
Cruise Control
Page 14
Fuel Door
Page 8
Clock
Adjustment
Page 11
Tire Pressure
Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Page 14
Adjustable
Steering Wheel
Page 4
Audio
System
Page 10
Outside Rearview Mirrors
Page 7
DRIVER CONTROLS
2 3
Power Windows
Page 7
Occupant
Classifi cation
System
Page 11
*if equipped
**behind steering wheel

DRIVER CONTROLS
4 5

Press to lock all doors.
Press again to hear a conrmation chirp.

Press to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again within four seconds to unlock all doors.

Press and hold .
 – Press and hold to activate the horn
and ashing lights for 30 seconds. Press again to
turn o panic mode.
Front Back
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
A – To adjust the
lumbar support, move the lever to the
desired position.
B – Tilt the control
forward or backward to recline the seatback.
C – To adjust the seat forward
or rearward, pull the control knob forward
or backward 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.
C B
A
POWER FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT

A –
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.
B – To raise or
lower the seat, raise or lower the control lever
repeatedly to the desired height.
C – Pull up on the lever;
lean back until the desired seatback angle
is achieved and release the lever to lock
the position.
MANUAL FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT

C
B
A
FRONT HEADREST ADJUSTMENT
 –
Pull up on the headrest to raise it. To lower the
headrest, press the lock knob while pressing
down on the headrest.

 – 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.
ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL
NOTE: Do not adjust while driving.

Push the lever Adownward.
Set the angle and height (if equipped).
Pull the lever Aupward.

Pull the lever Atoward you and hold it
to unlock.
Set the angle.
Release the lever A.
A
A
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 congure this feature.

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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 seatbelt.
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT
is should be adjusted so that the front seat
shoulder belt 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, press and hold the height adjuster button
and push down.
NOTE: Moving the height adjuster quickly
may cause the seat belt retractor to engage.
RELEASING THE SEATBELT
Press the release button on top of the locking
buckle to release the seatbelt. e belt should
automatically retract.
 – e 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.
 – e
auto up/down feature is controlled by the main
window 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
and then release the AUTO switch.
POWER WINDOWS AND AUTO UP/DOWN
e switch is located on the driver’s armrest and
can be used to adjust both the le and right
outside mirrors.


Move the selecting switch Ato the right or
le to adjust the corresponding mirror.
Middle position: lock the control.
Depress the appropriate direction (
 ) on
the switch.
A
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS
e sunroof can only be opened, closed, or tilted
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
 – Press the
SLIDE OPEN button Afor more than one
second to activate the one-touch feature.
 – Press the TILT UP
button Bfor more than one second.
 – Press the TILT UP
button Bfor more than one second.
To close the sunroof, press the SLIDE OPEN
button Aand hold it until the sunroof is closed.
SUNROOF CONTROLSA
B

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Fuel door release button is located on driver
door by map pocket.
NOTE: Aer 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.
REFUELING
 – To operate the
headlights, turn the switch on end of the lever.
 – Headlights are o
– Parking Lights
– Headlights
 – Auto Light (if equipped)
NOTE: e ignition must be in the ON position
to turn the headlights on.
 – Push the
lever forward.
 – Pull the lever toward you
and release.
NOTE: When the high beams are activated,
the blue symbol will illuminate in the
instrument cluster.
 – Rotate
the switch to the ON position.
NOTE: Fog lights will only function on
low beam.
HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
To activate the windshield wipers, move
the wiper/washer switch to one of the
four positions:
 – Single wipe
 – Intermittent wipe
 – Low wiper speed
 – High wiper speed

 – Pull the
wiper/washer level towards you.
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TRANSMISSION


– Park
– Reverse
– Neutral
– Drive
 – Shironic
Push this lever forward to shi up one gear.
Pull the lever backward once to shi down
one gear.


 – When shiing into
Reverse gear, li the collar tab up and then shi
into the Reverse gear position.

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AUDIO SYSTEM
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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.
Complimentary XMsubscription is for 90 days following 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 visit online at XMRadio.com.


Turn radio on by pressing the
PWR button D.
Select AM, FM, or XM radio A.
Turn the AUDIO knob Fto the
desired channel.
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.


Press the XM button B.
Select an XM channel by turning the
AUDIO knob Fto scroll through the
XM channels.
Press the AUDIO knob Fto select the
desired XM channel.

While in XM mode, press the
CAT/FOLDER button Gto scroll
through music categories.
Press the AUDIO knob Fto select the
desired category.


Press the SEEK/TRACK button C
to seek the next available channel.



Press the SCAN button Ito preview
each channel/track.
To scan through the channel presets,
for AM/FM/XM only, press and hold
the SCAN button Iuntil an audible
beep is heard.
Press the SCAN button Iagain to stop
the scan feature.


Press the AUDIO knob Fto select the
following sound qualities:
Bass gMiddle gTreble g
Fader gBalance
Turn the AUDIO knob Fto adjust the
sound quality.

Press the INFO button Hto display the
following channel information:
Category and Channel g
Artist and Title
D F
E
A
B
I
H
G
C
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
– Push H to advance the hours.
– Push M to advance the minutes.
Press and hold both buttons to toggle between
military time and standard time.
IPOD/USB AND AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
An auxiliary and USB jack is located in the
center console compartment. Use the jack to
connect an external audio device and listen to
it through the audio system in your vehicle.
NOTE: To operate your iPod® through the
Vehicle’s Audio System, a Hyundai adapter
cable is required. is cable can only be
purchased at your local Hyundai dealer.
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
 –
e indicator will illuminate when you turn
the ignition key to START or ON. e light will
not illuminate when the passenger’s air bag is
enabled. e occupant classication system will
disable the right front passenger’s air bag under
certain conditions (light on). Refer to your
Owner’s Manual for a complete description of
this system.
NOTE: e driver’s air bag and the side
impact air bag are not part of the occupant
classication system.
INTEGRATED HOMELINK® WIRELESS
CONTROL SYSTEM 
e HomeLink® Wireless Control System
provides a way to replace up to three hand-
held radio-frequency transmitters, such as
garage door openers or gate operators, with a
single built-in device. Controls for HomeLink®
are located in the bottom of the inside
rearview mirror.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more
detailed information.

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   Use to select the degree
of heating.
B 
Use to select the blower fan speed.
C  Press to
activate the system for automatic
heating and cooling.
D  Press to operate the driver
and passenger side temperature
individually.
E  Press to turn o the fan.
F 
Press to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning.
G
H 
Press to activate. In this mode, air
is drawn from within the passenger
compartment.
I
Press to activate. In this mode, air
enters the vehicle from the outside.
J 
Press to activate/deactivate to clear the
windshield of fog and/or thin ice.
K
   Press to activate/
deactivate the rear defroster.
L  is controls the
ow of the air.
M 
   Use to
select the degree of heating. By
pressing this button, the driver and
passenger side temperature can be
operated individually.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL


1Set the temperature control Ato the desired setting.
2Set the fan speed Bto the highest setting.
3Press the front windshield defrost control J.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL

A 
Use to select the blower fan speed.
B 
Use to select the degree of heating.
Turn to the le for cooler
temperatures, turn to the right
for warmer temperatures.
C 
Use to direct the ow of air.
D  Push to turn A/C ON or OFF.
E  Press to remove
moisture from the rear window.
F 
Push to activate. In this mode, air is
drawn from within the passenger
compartment.
G 
Push to activate. In this mode, air
enters the vehicle from the outside.

1Set the temperature control Bto the desired setting.
2Set the fan speed Ato the highest setting.
3Set the air ow control Cto the defrost position.
NOTE:
If the Climate Control Air lter for the evaporator blower is not replaced per the
scheduled maintenance section, excessive window fogging may result. Your
authorized Hyundai dealer can replace this lter for you.
 – 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. e A/C cannot be
turned o while in the MAX/AC mode.
OFF
MAX
A/C
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
ABC
D E F G
A
B
C
D
E F
G
HI
J
K
L
M
NOTE:
On the automatic climate control system, set the fan speed control to the
desired speed to turn the fan on. Pressing the OFF button turns the fan o.
If the Climate Control Air lter for the evaporator blower is not replaced per
the scheduled maintenance section, excessive window fogging may result.
Your authorized Hyundai dealer can replace this lter for you.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
 –
Illuminates if one or more of your tires is
signicantly under-inated. Safely park the
vehicle and check your tires as soon as possible,
and inate them to the proper pressure.
NOTE: Tire pressure may vary in colder
temperatures causing the low tire pressure light
to illuminate. Inate tires according to the
Tire Pressure Label located on the driver’s side door
pillar.
 – 
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: e TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-ination has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure indicator.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
CRUISE CONTROL

D– Pull the switch and the CRUISE
indicator in the instrument cluster will
illuminate. Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed (above 25 mph).
 C– Push the switch and remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal.


 A– To accelerate or resume cruise
control.
 C– To decelerate or set cruise
control speed.

Press the  Bswitch, press the brake
pedal, or depress the clutch pedal.
CRUISE CONTROL
A
B
C
D
53*1
3&4&5






 – With the
ignition switch in the ON position, press the
TRIP switch to change the display:
TRIP A – Tripmeter A
i
TRIP B – Tripmeter B
i
RANGE – Distance to Empty
i
AVG – Average Fuel Consumption
i
E/T – Drive Time
TRIP COMPUTER OR TRIP ODOMETER
REAR DRINK HOLDERS
e rear passengers can fold down the armrest
in the center of the rear seat which contains
drink holders.
MAP LIGHT
Press the switch to turn the map light on or o.
DOME LIGHT
Press the DOOR button to activate the dome
light whenever the door is opened. Once the door
is closed and the ignition is turned to the ON
position, the dome light will fade o. Press the
DOOR button again to deactivate this feature.
Press the ON button to turn on the dome light.
e light will remain on until the button is
pressed again.
Push in the RESET switch more than 1 second to initialize the displayed information
such as tripmeter, distance to empty, average fuel consumption and drive time.
 –
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.

Move the switch up or down to one of the
four positions.
 – To use the
washer, pull the lever toward you.
To adjust INT speed, rotate the switch.

NOTE: Tire pressure may vary in colder temperatures causing the low tire pressure
light to illuminate. Inate tires according to the Tire Pressure Label located on the
driver’s side door pillar.
Customer Date
Sales Consultant Date Sales Manager Date
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DURING DELIVERY
SONATA CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECK LIST 

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) – PAGE 14
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER – PAGE 9
IPOD®®/USB AND AUXILIARY INPUT – PAGE 11
 

NOTE: To operate your iPod® through the
Vehicle’s Audio System, a Hyundai adapter
cable is required. is cable can only be
purchased at your local Hyundai dealer.
OFF
MAX
A/C

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

To speed up front windshield defogging, select defrost and increase the fan speed.
BEFORE DELIVERY
WALK THE CUSTOMER THROUGH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING KEY DELIVERY FEATURES
SONATA CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECK LIST
AUTOMATIC/MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL – PAGES 12-13
HYUNDAI OWNER DEALERSHIP NAME
SALES CONSULTANT DATE
VIN PREVIOUS VEHICLE
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