2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Owner's Manual
Year:
2021
Make:
Hyundai
Model:
Sonata Hybrid
Rating:
Table of Contents
Introduction
7
Hyundai Motor America
7
Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts
8
How to Use This Manual
9
Safety Messages
9
Fuel Requirements
10
Vehicle Modifications
12
Vehicle Break-In Process
12
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
13
California Perchlorate Notice
14
Consumer Information
15
Reporting Safety Defects
16
Starting the Vehicle
18
Special Features
18
Hybrid System Gauge
20
Warning and Indicator Lights
21
LCD Display Messages
22
Hybrid Vehicle Components
28
Service Interlock Connector
30
Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct
30
If an Accident Occurs
31
Exterior Overview
34
Interior Overview
36
Instrument Panel Overview
37
Engine Compartment
38
Dimensions
39
Engine specification
39
Bulb Wattage
40
Tires and Wheels
41
Volume and Weight
42
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
44
Vehicle Identification Number (vin)
45
Vehicle Certification Label
45
Tire Specification and Pressure Label
46
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
48
Restrain All Children
48
Air Bag Hazards
48
Driver Distraction
48
Control Your Speed
48
Safety Precautions
50
Front Seats
51
Rear Seats
56
Head Restraints
57
Seat Belt Safety Precautions
65
Seat Belt Warning Light
66
Seat Belt Restraint System
67
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions
72
Children Always in the Rear
75
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)
76
Where Are the Air Bags?
85
How Does the Air Bag System Operate?
88
What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates
92
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
93
Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision?
99
SRS Care
103
Additional Safety Precautions
104
Speedometer
109
Power gauge
109
Hybrid battery SOC (State of Charge)gauge
110
Fuel gauge
110
Outside temperature gauge
111
Odometer
112
Air Bag Warning Light
114
Seat Belt Warning Light
114
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
114
Regenerative brake warning light
115
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
115
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
115
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
116
AUTO HOLD Indicator Light (if equipped)
116
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light
116
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
117
Charging System Warning Light
117
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
117
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
118
Service warning light
118
Exhaust system (GPF)warning light
118
Master Warning Light
119
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (if equipped)
119
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
119
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
120
Immobilizer Indicator Light
120
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with smart key) \n(if equipped)
120
Turn Signal Indicator Light
121
Headlamp Warning Light \n(if equipped)
121
Ready indicator
121
EV mode indicator
121
High Beam Indicator Light
122
Light ON Indicator Light
122
High Beam Assist indicator light (if equipped)
122
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Warning Light \n(if equipped)
122
Shift to P to start engine
123
Shift to P
123
Low key battery
123
Press brake pedal to start engine
123
Key not in vehicle
123
Key not detected
123
Press START button again
123
12V battery discharging due to additional electrical devices
123
Press START button with key
124
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
124
Press START button while turning wheel
124
Check steering wheel lock system
124
Door, Hood, Trunk Open Indicator
124
Sunroof Open (if equipped)
124
Low Pressure
125
Lights Mode
125
Wiper
125
Low washer fluid (if equipped)
125
Low fuel
125
Engine has overheated
125
Check exhaust system (if equipped)
126
Check headlight (if equipped)
126
Check turn signal (if equipped)
126
Check brake light (if equipped)
126
Check headlamp LED (if equipped)
126
Check Active Air Flap system
126
Ready to start driving
126
Check regenerative brakes
126
Stop vehicle and check brakes
126
Check Hybrid system
127
Stop safely and check Hybrid system
127
Check Hybrid system. Do not start engine
127
Stop safely and check power supply
127
Check virtual engine sound system
127
Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery damage
127
Refill inverter coolant
127
Park with engine On to charge battery
127
Trip computer mode
130
Turn By Turn (TBT) mode
130
Driving Assist mode
130
Master warning mode
131
Trip modes
140
Average fuel economy/\nInstant fuel economy
140
Accumulated Info display
141
Drive Info display
141
Digital speedometer
142
Smart shift
142
LCD Display Control
143
Utility Items
145
Driving Assist view mode
146
Turn By Turn (TBT) view mode
146
Parking Assist view mode
146
Warning message mode
148
Smart Key
153
Immobilizer System
159
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
176
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
177
Automatic Door Lock and Unlock Features
179
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System
180
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks
181
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off Function
181
Storing Positions into Memory
183
Recalling Positions from Memory
184
Resetting the Driver’s Seat Memory System
184
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
186
Tilt Steering / Telescope Steering
187
Heated Steering Wheel \n(if equipped)
188
Inside Rearview Mirror
190
Side View Mirrors
197
Sunshade
204
Sliding the Sunroof
204
Tilting the Sunroof
204
Closing the Sunroof
205
Resetting the Sunroof
206
How to Use
207
Battery Charging Amount
207
Solar Roof Operation Lamp
207
Check Solar Roof Operation
207
Consume and Generating amount up to environmental condition
208
Hood
210
Trunk
211
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
212
Fuel Filler Door
216
Exterior Lights
220
Interior Lights
226
Windshield Wipers
230
Rear View Monitor with Parking Guidance
232
Rear View Monitor - Top View
232
Operation of Reverse Parking Distance Warning System
235
To Turn off Reverse Parking Distance Warning System \n(if equipped)
237
Non-Operational Conditions of Reverse Parking Distance Warning System
237
Operation of Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning System
240
Non-Operational Conditions of Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning System
242
System Setting and Operation
243
Warning and System Control
244
Detecting Sensor
246
System Malfunction
247
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
250
Manual Temperature Control Mode
251
System Operation
257
To Defog Inside Windshield
261
To Defog Outside Windshield
262
Defogging Logic
262
Auto Defogging System (if equipped)
263
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation (if equipped)
265
Automatic Ventilation
265
Smart Seat Warmer/Air Ventilation Seat (Automatic Control Interworking with the Driver’s Seat System) \n(if equipped)
265
Center Console Storage
266
Cup Holder
267
Sunvisor
268
Power Outlet
268
USB Charger (if equipped)
269
Wireless Cellular Phone Charging System (if equipped)
270
Clock
272
Clothes Hanger
272
Floor Mat Anchor(s)
273
USB and iPod® Port
274
Antenna
274
Steering Wheel Audio Control
275
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hands-Free
276
Before Entering the Vehicle
281
Engine Start/Stop Button
282
Automatic Transmission Operation
286
Parking
289
LCD Display Message
290
Good Driving Practices
291
Paddle Shifter \n(Manual Shift Mode)
292
Power Brakes
294
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
295
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
295
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
304
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
307
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
308
Drive Mode
309
System Setting and Activation
314
FCA Warning Message and Brake Control
316
FCA Sensor
319
System Malfunction
321
Limitations of the System
323
LKA Operation
335
LKA System Function Change
335
Warning Light and Message
338
System Description
341
System Setting and Activation
342
Warning and System Control
344
Detecting Sensors\n(Front view camera and Rear corner radar)
346
System Setting and Operation
354
Resetting the System
356
System Standby
357
System Malfunction
357
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
359
Smart Cruise Control Switch
364
To Convert to Cruise Control Mode
364
Smart Cruise Control Speed
365
Smart Cruise Control Headway
371
LFA Operation
386
Warning Message
386
System Setting and Operation
391
System Description
396
System Setting and Activation
397
Warning and System Control
399
Detecting Sensors
402
Hazardous Driving Conditions
408
Rocking the Vehicle
408
Smooth Cornering
409
Driving at Night
409
Driving in the Rain
409
Driving in Flooded Areas
410
Snow or Icy Conditions
411
Tire Loading Information Label
415
If the Engine Stalls While Driving
422
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing
422
If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving
423
Before Jump Starting
424
Jump Starting
425
Check Tire Pressure
429
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
430
Low Tire Pressure Telltale
431
Low Tire Pressure LCD Display with Position Indicator
431
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator
432
Jack and Tools
434
Changing Tires
435
Introduction
440
Notes on the Safe Use of the Tire Mobility Kit
441
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit
442
Using the Tire Mobility Kit
443
Towing Service
446
Removable Towing Hook
447
Owner’s Responsibility
453
Normal Maintenance Schedule
457
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
460
Checking the Engine Oil Level
464
Checking the Coolant Level
466
Filter Inspection
472
Blade Inspection
473
Tire Care
475
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
475
Check Tire Inflation Pressure
476
Tire Rotation
476
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
477
Tire Replacement
477
Wheel Replacement
479
Tire Traction
479
Tire Maintenance
479
Tire Sidewall Labeling
479
Tire Terminology and Definitions
482
All Season Tires
485
Summer Tires
485
Snow Tires
485
Radial-Ply Tires
485
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement
488
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement
489
Headlamp, Parking Lamp, Daytime Running Light, Turn Signal Lamp and Side Marker Replacement
493
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement
494
Rear Combination Lamp Replacement
494
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement
496
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
497
Exterior Care
499
Crankcase Emission Control System
506
Evaporative Emission Control System Including Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)
506
Exhaust Emission Control System
507
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509
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Overview
Introduction
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid redefines what it means to be an eco-friendly sedan, merging efficiency with sleek design and advanced technology. With an assertive stance and flowing lines, this hybrid model boasts an upscale aesthetic that captures attention on the road while delivering an environmentally conscious performance. Combining aerodynamics with innovation, the Sonata Hybrid is as spirited as it is sustainable.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2021 Sonata Hybrid is powered by a robust 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a 38 kW electric motor. Together, this dynamic duo generates a combined output of 192 horsepower, ensuring a responsive driving experience without compromising fuel efficiency. Opting for the Hybrid model means achieving an EPA-estimated 47 mpg in the city and 51 mpg on the highway, making it a stellar choice for environmentally aware drivers.
Trims
The 2021 Sonata Hybrid comes in three distinctive trims: Blue, SEL, and Limited. The Blue trim emphasizes fuel efficiency through lightweight design and standard features like a digital instrument cluster and remote keyless entry. Step up to the SEL for added luxuries such as a large touchscreen interface and advanced safety features. The Limited trim takes it even further, outfitted with premium materials, a panoramic sunroof, and innovative technology that elevates every drive.
Features
This model is packed with features designed to enhance comfort and convenience, including an intuitive infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, wireless charging, and an available 12-speaker Bose audio system. Safety and driver-assistance technologies like forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control make each journey not just enjoyable but also secure.
Owners Manual
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid comes with a comprehensive owner's manual that provides essential information about the vehicle's operation, maintenance, and features. This manual serves as an invaluable resource for owners, detailing everything from routine maintenance schedules to troubleshooting tips, ensuring that drivers can maximize their experience with this stylish and efficient sedan.
User manual download
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid owner manual for the 2021 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2021 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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