2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Owner's Manual

2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid owners manual
Year:
2023
Make:
Hyundai
Model:
Sonata Hybrid
Rating:
(9)

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Size:
8.43 MB

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
Starting the Vehicle
15
Special Features
15
Hybrid System Gauge
17
Warning and Indicator Lights
18
LCD Display Messages
19
Hybrid Vehicle Components
25
Service Interlock Connector
27
Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct
27
If an Accident Occurs
28
When the Hybrid Vehicle Shuts Off
29
Exterior Overview
31
Interior Overview
33
Instrument Panel Overview
34
Engine Compartment
35
Dimensions
36
Engine specification
36
Bulb Wattage
37
Tires and Wheels
38
Volume and Weight
39
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
41
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
42
Vehicle Certification Label
42
Tire Specification and Pressure Label
43
Engine Number
43
Consumer Information
44
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
47
Restrain All Children
47
Air Bag Hazards
47
Driver Distraction
47
Control Your Speed
47
Safety Precautions
49
Front Seats
50
Rear Seats
55
Head Restraints
56
Seat Belt Safety Precautions
64
Seat Belt Warning Light
65
Seat Belt Restraint System
66
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions
71
Children Always in the Rear
74
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)
75
Where Are the Air Bags?
84
How Does the Air Bag System Operate?
87
What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates
91
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
92
Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision?
98
SRS Care
102
Additional Safety Precautions
103
Speedometer
108
Power gauge
108
Hybrid battery SOC (State of Charge) gauge
109
Fuel gauge
109
Outside temperature gauge
110
Odometer
111
Air Bag Warning Light
113
Seat Belt Warning Light
113
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
113
Regenerative brake warning light
114
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
114
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
114
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
115
AUTO HOLD Indicator Light (if equipped)
115
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Warning Light
115
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
116
Charging System Warning Light
116
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
116
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
117
Service warning light
117
Exhaust system (GPF)warning light
117
Master Warning Light
118
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (if equipped)
118
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
118
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
119
Immobilizer Indicator Light
119
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with smart key) \n(if equipped)
119
Turn Signal Indicator Light
120
Headlight Warning Light \n(if equipped)
120
Ready indicator
120
EV mode indicator
120
High Beam Indicator Light
121
Light ON Indicator Light
121
High Beam Assist indicator light (if equipped)
121
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Warning Light \n(if equipped)
121
Shift to P to start engine
122
Shift to P
122
Low key battery
122
Press brake pedal to start engine
122
Key not in vehicle
122
Key not detected
122
Press START button again
122
12V battery discharging due to additional electrical devices
122
Press START button with key
123
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
123
Press START button while turning wheel
123
Check steering wheel lock system
123
Door, Hood, Trunk Open Indicator
123
Sunroof Open (if equipped)
123
Low Pressure
124
Lights Mode
124
Wiper
124
Low washer fluid (if equipped)
124
Low fuel
124
Engine has overheated
124
Check exhaust system (if equipped)
125
Check headlight (if equipped)
125
Check turn signal (if equipped)
125
Check brake light (if equipped)
125
Check headlight LED (if equipped)
125
Check Active Air Flap system
125
Ready to start driving
125
Check regenerative brakes
125
Stop vehicle and check brakes
125
Check Hybrid system
126
Stop safely and check Hybrid system
126
Check Hybrid system. Do not start engine
126
Stop safely and check power supply
126
Check virtual engine sound system
126
Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery damage
126
Refill inverter coolant
126
Park with engine On to charge battery
126
Trip computer mode
129
Turn By Turn (TBT) mode
129
Driving Assist mode
129
Master warning mode
130
Trip modes
139
Average fuel economy/Instant fuel economy
139
Accumulated Info display
140
Drive Info display
140
Digital speedometer
141
Smart shift
141
LCD Display Control
142
Utility Items
144
Driving Assist view mode
145
Turn By Turn (TBT) view mode
145
Parking Assist view mode
145
Warning message mode
147
Smart Key
152
Immobilizer System
158
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
175
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
176
Automatic Door Lock and Unlock Features
178
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System (if equipped)
179
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks
180
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off Function
180
Storing Positions into Memory
182
Recalling Positions from Memory
183
Resetting the Driver’s Seat Memory System
183
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
185
Tilt Steering / Telescope Steering
186
Heated Steering Wheel \n(if equipped)
187
Inside Rearview Mirror
189
Side View Mirrors
200
Power Sunshade
206
Tilt Open/Close
207
Slide Open/Close
207
Automatic Reversal
208
Resetting the Sunroof
209
Hood
210
Trunk
211
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
212
Head-Up Display Settings
218
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
235
To Turn off Reverse Parking Distance Warning (if equipped)
237
Non-Operational Conditions of Reverse Parking Distance Warning
237
Operation of Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning System
240
Non-Operational Conditions of Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning
242
Reverse Parking Collision Avoidance Assist Setting and Operation
243
Warning and Control
244
Detecting Sensor
246
Reverse Parking Collision Avoidance Assist Malfunction
247
Operating Condition
251
How Remote Smart Parking Assist Works
254
Additional Instructions
259
Display Operation Status
260
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
264
Manual Temperature Control Mode
265
System Operation
271
To Defog Inside Windshield
275
To Defog Outside Windshield
276
Defogging Logic
276
Auto Defogging System (if equipped)
277
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation (if equipped)
279
Automatic Ventilation
279
Smart Seat Warmer/Air Ventilation Seat (Automatic Control Interworking with the Driver’s Seat System) \n(if equipped)
279
Center Console Storage
280
Cup Holder
281
Sunvisor
282
Power Outlet
282
USB Charger (if equipped)
283
Wireless Cellular Phone Charging System (if equipped)
284
Clock
286
Clothes Hanger
286
Floor Mat Anchor(s)
287
USB and iPod® Port
288
Antenna
288
Steering Wheel Audio Control
289
Voice recognition
289
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hands-Free
290
Before Entering the Vehicle
295
Engine Start/Stop Button
296
Operating Conditions
300
Deactivating Conditions
300
Automatic Transmission Operation
301
Parking
304
LCD Display Message
305
Good Driving Practices
306
Paddle Shifter \n(Manual Shift Mode)
307
Power Brakes
309
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
310
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
310
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
319
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
322
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
323
Drive Mode
324
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Settings
329
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Warning Message and Brake Control
331
Detecting sensor
334
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction
336
Limitations of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
338
Lane Keeping Assist Operation
350
Lane Keeping Assist Function Change
350
Warning Light and Message
353
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Settings
357
Warning and Function Control
359
Detecting Sensors
361
Front radar
368
Safe Exit Warning Settings
371
Safe Exit Warning Operation
372
Driver Attention Warning settings
376
Resetting the Driver Attention Warning
378
Driver Attention Warning Standby
379
Driver Attention Warning Malfunction and Limitations
379
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
381
Smart Cruise Control Switch
386
To Convert to Cruise Control Mode
386
Smart Cruise Control Settings
387
Smart Cruise Control Headway
393
Lane Following Assist Operation
408
Warning Message
408
Highway Driving Assist Setting and Operation
413
Function Setting and Activation
418
Warning and Function Control
420
Detecting Sensors
422
Hazardous Driving Conditions
428
Rocking the Vehicle
428
Smooth Cornering
429
Driving at Night
429
Driving in the Rain
429
Driving in Flooded Areas
430
Snow or Icy Conditions
431
Tire Loading Information Label
435
Trailer Towing
440
If the Engine Stalls While Driving
442
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing
442
If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving
443
Before Jump Starting
444
Jump Starting
445
Check Tire Pressure
449
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
450
Low Tire Pressure Telltale
451
Low Tire Pressure LCD Display with Position Indicator
451
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator
452
Jack and Tools
454
Changing Tires
455
Introduction
460
Notes on the Safe Use of the Tire Mobility Kit
461
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit
462
Using the Tire Mobility Kit
463
Towing Service
466
Removable Towing Hook
467
Emergency Towing
468
Owner’s Responsibility
473
Normal Maintenance Schedule
477
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
480
Checking the Engine Oil Level
484
Checking the Coolant Level
486
Filter Inspection
492
Blade Inspection
493
Tire Care
495
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
495
Check Tire Inflation Pressure
496
Tire Rotation
497
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
498
Tire Replacement
498
Wheel Replacement
499
Tire Traction
499
Tire Maintenance
499
Tire Sidewall Labeling
500
Tire Terminology and Definitions
503
All Season Tires
505
Summer Tires
506
Snow Tires
506
Radial-Ply Tires
506
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement
509
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement
510
Headlight, Parking Lamp, Daytime Running Light, Turn Signal Lamp and Side Marker Replacement
520
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement
521
Rear Combination Lamp Replacement
521
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement
523
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
524
Exterior Care
526
Crankcase Emission Control System
533
Evaporative Emission Control System Including Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)
533
Exhaust Emission Control System
534
Hyundai Digital Key (if equipped)
159
Immobilizer System
158
Additional Safety Precautions
103
Air Bag Warning Labels
103
How Does the Air Bag System Operate?
87
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
92
SRS Care
102
What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates
91
Where Are the Air Bags?
84
Filter Replacement
491
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
319
Good Braking Practices
323
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
323
Exterior Care
526
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
264
Manual Temperature Control Mode
265
System Maintenance
273
Automatic Transmission Operation
301
Good Driving Practices
306
LCD Display Message
305
Paddle Shifter \n(Manual Shift Mode)
307
Before Entering the Vehicle
295
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Settings
357
Detecting Sensors
361
Limitations of Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
364
Warning and Function Control
359
Auto Hold
315
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
310
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
310
Power Brakes
309
Filter Inspection
492
Filter Replacement
492
Children Always in the Rear
74
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)
76
Automatic Ventilation
279
Smart Seat Warmer/Air Ventilation Seat (Automatic Control Interworking with the Driver’s Seat System) \n(if equipped)
279
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation (if equipped)
279
Washer Fluid Logic
279
Coasting guide (if equipped)
308
Front radar
368
Rear corner radar
369
Automatic Door Lock and Unlock Features
178
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks
180
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
176
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
175
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) System (if equipped)
179
Drive Mode
324
Driver Attention Warning Malfunction and Limitations
379
Driver Attention Warning settings
376
Driver Attention Warning Standby
379
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
381
Easy Access Function
184
Recalling Positions from Memory
183
Resetting the Driver’s Seat Memory System
183
Crankcase Emission Control System
533
Evaporative Emission Control System Including Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)
533
Exhaust Emission Control System
534
Engine specification
36
Energy Flow
22
Hybrid System Gauge
17
LCD Display Messages
19
Special Features
15
Starting the Vehicle
15
Warning and Indicator Lights
18
Engine Compartment
472
Changing Coolant
488
Checking the Coolant Level
486
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter
485
Checking the Engine Oil Level
484
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
212
Fuel Filler Door
216
Hood
210
Detecting sensor
334
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction
336
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Settings
329
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Warning Message and Brake Control
331
Junction Turning
344
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning Precautions
242
Non-Operational Conditions of Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning
242
Operation of Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning System
240
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement
510
Fuse/Relay Panel Description
511
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement
509
Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts
8
Head-up display information
218
Head-Up Display Settings
218
Highway Driving Assist Setting and Operation
413
Warning Message
415
Before Jump Starting
444
Jump Starting
445
If the Engine Overheats
447
Changing Tires
455
Jack and Tools
454
Checking the Tire Inflation Pressure
465
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit
462
Introduction
460
Notes on the Safe Use of the Tire Mobility Kit
461
Engine Start/Stop Button
296
Air Bag Hazards
47
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
47
Control Your Speed
47
Driver Distraction
47
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition
47
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing
442
If the Engine Stalls While Driving
442
Antenna
288
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hands-Free
290
Steering Wheel Audio Control
289
USB and iPod® Port
288
Video / Navigation System (if equipped)
290
Gauges and Meters
108
Instrument Cluster Control
108
LCD Display Messages
122
Transmission Shift Indicator \n(if equipped)
112
Warning and Indicator Lights
113
Clock
286
Clothes Hanger
286
Cup Holder
281
Floor Mat Anchor(s)
287
Power Outlet
282
Side Curtain (if equipped)
287
Sunvisor
282
USB Charger (if equipped)
283
Wireless Cellular Phone Charging System (if equipped)
284
Lane Following Assist Operation
408
Limitations of Lane Following Assist
410
Lane Keeping Assist Function Change
350
Lane Keeping Assist Operation
350
Limitations of Lane Keeping Assist
354
LCD Display Control
127
LCD Display Modes
128
LCD Display Control
142
Option Menu
146
User Settings Mode
147
Utility View Mode
144
Headlight, Parking Lamp, Daytime Running Light, Turn Signal Lamp and Side Marker Replacement
520
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement
523
Interior Lamp Replacement
524
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement
524
Rear Combination Lamp Replacement
521
Exterior Lights
220
Interior Lights
226
Owner Maintenance Precautions
473
Inside Rearview Mirror
189
Reverse Parking Aid Function \n(if equipped)
201
Automatic Reversal
208
Power Sunshade
206
Resetting the Sunroof
209
Slide Open/Close
207
Sunroof Open Warning
209
Detecting Sensors
422
Function Setting and Activation
418
Limitations of Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
423
Rear View Monitor - Top View
232
Additional Instructions
259
Display Operation Status
260
How Remote Smart Parking Assist Works
254
How the Remote Moving Forward/Backward Works
261
Operating Condition
251
Detecting Sensor
246
Limitations of Reverse Parking Collision Avoidance Assist
248
Reverse Parking Collision Avoidance Assist Malfunction
247
Reverse Parking Collision Avoidance Assist Setting and Operation
243
Non-Operational Conditions of Reverse Parking Distance Warning
237
Operation of Reverse Parking Distance Warning
235
Reverse Parking Distance Warning Precautions
238
Safe Exit Warning Malfunction and Limitations
374
Safe Exit Warning Operation
372
Safe Exit Warning Settings
371
Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct
27
Hybrid Vehicle Components
25
If an Accident Occurs
28
Service Interlock Connector
27
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
480
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions
71
Care of Seat Belts
73
Seat Belt Restraint System
66
Seat Belt Safety Precautions
64
Front Seats
50
Head Restraints
56
Rear Seats
55
Safety Precautions
49
Limitations of Smart Cruise Control
398
Smart Cruise Control Headway
393
Smart Cruise Control Settings
387
Smart Cruise Control Switch
386
Driving at Night
429
Driving in Flooded Areas
430
Driving in the Rain
429
Hazardous Driving Conditions
428
Highway Driving
430
Rocking the Vehicle
428
Heated Steering Wheel \n(if equipped)
187
Horn
188
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
185
Center Console Storage
280
Glove Box
280
Surround View Monitor (SVM) (if equipped)
234
Changing a Tire with TPMS
452
Check Tire Pressure
449
Low Tire Pressure LCD Display with Position Indicator
451
Low Tire Pressure Telltale
451
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
450
All Season Tires
505
Check Tire Inflation Pressure
496
Low Aspect Ratio Tires (if equipped)
506
Radial-Ply Tires
506
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
495
Snow Tires
506
Summer Tires
506
Tire Care
495
Tire Maintenance
499
Tire Replacement
498
Tire Rotation
497
Tire Sidewall Labeling
500
Tire Terminology and Definitions
503
Tire Traction
499
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
498
Wheel Replacement
499
Tires and Wheels
38
Emergency Towing
468
Removable Towing Hook
467
Towing Service
466
Deactivating Conditions
300
Operating Conditions
300
System Operation
300
Vehicle Break-In Process
12
Vehicle Certification Label
42
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
13
Tire Loading Information Label
435
Vehicle Modifications
12
Auto Defogging System (if equipped)
277
Defogging Logic
276
Defroster
278
To Defog Inside Windshield
275
Snow or Icy Conditions
431
Blade Inspection
493
Windshield Washers
231
Windshield Wipers
230

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