2025 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual
Year:
2025
Make:
Hyundai
Model:
Sonata
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
7
Introduction
8
HYUNDAI Motor America
9
Guide to HYUNDAI Genuine Parts
10
How to use this manual
12
Safety messages
13
Fuel Requirements
14
Vehicle Modifications
16
Vehicle Break-in Process
17
Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
18
2. Vehicle Information, Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
19
Exterior Overview (Front View)
20
Exterior Overview (Rear View)
21
Interior Overview
22
Center Console Overview
24
Steering Wheel Control Overview
26
Engine Compartment Overview
27
Dimensions
29
Engine
29
Bulb Wattage
30
Tires And Wheels
31
Air Conditioning System
32
Vehicle Weight And Luggage Volume
32
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities
33
Recommended SAE viscosity number
34
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
36
Vehicle Certification Label
36
Tire Specification And Pressure Label
36
Engine Number
37
Air Conditioner Compressor Label
37
Open Source Software Notice
37
Consumer Information
38
Reporting Safety Defects
39
3. Seats & Safety System
41
Important Safety Precautions
42
Always wear your seat belt
42
Restrain all children
42
Airbag hazards
42
Driver distraction
42
Never drink or take drugs and drive
43
Control your speed
43
Keep your vehicle in safe condition
43
Seats
44
Safety precautions
45
Front seats
46
Rear seats
51
Head restraint
53
Seats Warmers
56
Air ventilation seats
58
Seat Belts
59
Seat belt safety precautions
59
Seat belt warning light
60
Seat belt restraint system
61
Additional seat belt safety precautions
66
Care of seat belts
68
Child Restraint System (CRS)
69
Children always in the rear
69
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)
70
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)
71
Airbag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System
77
SRS components
79
Where are the airbags?
80
How does the airbags system operate?
83
What to expect after an airbag inflates
86
SRS warning light
87
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
87
Why didn't my airbag go off in a collision?
93
SRS care
97
Additional safety precautions
98
Airbag warning labels
98
4. Instrument Cluster
99
Instrument Cluster
100
Instrument cluster control
101
Gauges and meters
102
Transmission shift indicator
106
Warning and indicator lights
106
Cluster display messages
118
Cluster Display
122
Cluster display control
122
View modes
122
Vehicle Settings (infotainment System)
125
Setting your vehicle
126
5. Convenience Features
127
Accessing Your Vehicle
131
Smart key
131
Immobilizer system
138
Hyundai Digital Key
139
Digital key (smartphone)
139
Digital key (Card key)
145
Used vehicle/Digital key maintenance
149
Limitations of the system
149
Door Locks
150
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
150
Operating door unlocks from inside the vehicle
151
Auto Door Lock/Unlock features
153
Child-protector rear door locks
153
Theft-alarm System
154
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
155
Integrated Memory System
156
Storing memory positions
156
Recalling memory positions
156
Resetting integrated memory system
157
While resetting integrated memory system
157
Seat easy access operation
157
Steering Wheel
158
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
158
Tilt/Telescopic steering
159
Steering wheel heater
160
Horn
161
Haptic warning/Steering wheel vibration warning
161
Mirrors
161
Inside rearview mirror
161
Side view mirrors
171
Reverse parking aid
172
Windows
174
Power windows
175
Panoramic Sunroof
178
Power sunshade
178
Tilt open/close
179
Slide open/close
179
Automatic reversal
180
Resetting the sunroof
181
Sunroof open warning
181
Hood
182
Opening the hood
182
Closing the hood
182
Trunk
183
Opening the trunk
183
Closing the trunk
183
Emergency trunk safety release
184
Power trunk
184
Power trunk operating conditions
184
Operating the power trunk
186
Setting the power trunk
188
Resetting the power trunk
188
Emergency trunk safety release
189
Smart Trunk
190
Using smart trunk
190
Deactivating smart trunk
191
Detecting area
191
Fuel Filler Door
192
Opening the fuel filler door
192
Closing the fuel filler door
193
Vehicle System OTA Update
194
Downloading software
194
Approving software update
194
Preparing software update
195
Updating software
195
Exterior Lights
197
Lighting control
197
High Beam Operation
198
Turn signals and lane change signals
199
Battery saver function
199
Headlight delay function
199
Interior button lights
200
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
200
Welcome system
200
High Beam Assist (HBA)
202
High Beam Assist settings
202
High Beam Assist operation
203
High Beam Assist malfunction and limitations
203
Interior Lights
205
Interior lamp Auto off
205
Front lamps
205
Rear lamps
206
Vanity mirror lamp
206
Ambient light
206
Luggage compartment lamp
207
Wipers And Washers
207
Windshield wipers
207
Windshield washers
209
Manual climate control system
210
Heating and air conditioning
211
System operation
215
System maintenance
217
Automatic Climate Control System
219
Automatic heating and air conditioning
220
Manual heating and air conditioning
221
System maintenance
226
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging
228
Manual climate control system
228
Automatic climate control system
229
Defogging logic
230
Rear window defroster
231
Climate Control Additional Features
231
Air conditioning auto-drying
231
Auto defogging system
232
Auto dehumidify
233
Sunroof inside air recirculation
233
Recirculating air when washer fluid is used
234
Recirculating air when entering a tunnel
234
Storage Compartment
235
Center console storage
236
Glove box
236
Interior Features
236
Cup holder
236
Sunvisor
237
Power outlet
238
USB charger
238
Wireless smartphone charging system
240
Clock
242
Coat hook
242
Floor mat anchor(s)
242
Infotainment System
243
USB Port
243
Antenna
244
Steering wheel remote controls
244
Infotainment system
245
Voice recognition
245
Bluetooth® wireless technology
245
6. Driving Your Vehicle
247
Before Driving
249
Before entering the vehicle
250
Before starting
250
Engine Start/Stop Button
251
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off
255
Operating conditions
255
Deactivating conditions
255
System operation
255
Automatic Transmission
256
Automatic Transmission (Rotary gear shift dial type)
256
Parking
264
Good driving practices
264
Dual Clutch Transmission
265
Dual clutch Transmission (Rotary gear shift dial type)
267
Cluster display message
271
Paddle shifter (manual shift mode)
273
Good driving practices
274
Braking System
275
Power-assist brakes
275
Disc brakes wear indicator
275
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
276
Auto hold
279
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
282
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
283
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
286
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
287
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
287
Good braking practices
288
Launch Control
288
Launch Control operation and release
288
Launch Control Limitation
289
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
290
All wheel drive (AWD) operation
290
Emergency precautions
292
Drive Mode Integrated Control System
294
Drive mode
294
Active Sound Design
296
Special Driving Conditions
296
Hazardous driving conditions
296
Rocking the vehicle
297
Smooth cornering
297
Driving at night
297
Driving in the rain
298
Driving in flooded areas
298
Highway driving
298
Winter Driving
299
Snow or icy conditions
299
Winter precautions
301
Trailer Towing
303
Vehicle Load Limit
303
The loading information label
304
7. Driver Assistance System
309
Driver Assistance System Notice
312
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)
312
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
314
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
315
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
320
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
327
Lane Keeping Assist settings
327
Lane Keeping Assist operation
329
Lane Keeping Assist malfunction and limitations
331
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
333
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
334
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
336
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
338
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
342
Safe Exit Warning settings
343
Safe Exit Warning operation
344
Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations
345
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
346
Manual Speed Limit Assist settings
347
Manual Speed Limit Assist operation
347
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
349
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist settings
350
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist operation
351
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist malfunction and limitations
353
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
355
Driver Attention Warning settings
355
Driver Attention Warning operation
356
Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
357
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
360
Blind-Spot View Monitor settings
361
Blind-Spot View Monitor operation
361
Blind-Spot View Monitor malfunction
362
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
362
Smart Cruise Control settings
363
Smart Cruise Control operation
364
Smart Cruise Control malfunction and limitations
372
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
377
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control settings
378
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control operation
378
Limitations of Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
380
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
383
Lane Following Assist settings
383
Lane Following Assist operation
384
Lane Following Assist malfunction and limitations
386
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
387
Highway Driving Assist settings
387
Highway Driving Assist operation
388
Highway Driving Assist malfunction and limitations
391
Rear View Monitor (RVM)
393
Rear View Monitor settings
394
Rear View Monitor operation
395
Rear View Monitor malfunction and limitations
396
Surround View Monitor (SVM)
397
Surround View Monitor settings
397
Surround view monitor operation
399
Surround View Monitor malfunction and limitations
402
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
403
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
404
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
405
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
408
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
412
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings
412
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation
413
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and limitations
415
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)
417
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
418
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
418
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
420
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
423
Remote Smart Parking Assist settings
424
Remote Smart Parking Assist operation
425
Remote Smart Parking Assist malfunction and limitations
429
Declaration Of Conformity
434
Front radar
434
Rear corner radar
435
8. Emergency Situations
437
Hazard Warning Flasher
438
In Case Of An Emergency While Driving
438
If the engine stalls while driving
438
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
438
If you have a flat tire while driving
439
If The Engine Does Not Start
439
Jump Starting
440
If The Engine Overheats
443
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
444
Check tire pressure
445
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
445
Low tire pressure indicator
446
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale
446
TPMS malfunction indicator
447
Changing a tire with TPMS
448
If You Have A Flat Tire (With Spare Tire)
449
Jack and tools
449
Changing tires
450
Jack label
454
If You Have A Flat Tire (with Tire Mobility Kit)
455
Introduction
455
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit
456
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit
457
Using the Tire Mobility Kit when a tire is flat
458
How to adjust tire pressure
461
Towing
462
Towing service
462
Removable towing hook
463
Emergency towing
464
9. Maintenance
467
Engine Compartment
470
Maintenance Services
472
Owner's responsibility
472
Owner maintenance precautions
472
Owner Maintenance
473
Owner maintenance schedule
474
Scheduled Maintenance Services
475
Normal maintenance schedule
477
Maintenance under severe usage and low mileage conditions
481
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items
483
Engine oil and filter
483
Drive belts
483
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
483
Fuel filter
483
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
483
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses
483
Air cleaner filter
483
Spark plugs
483
Valve clearance
483
Cooling system
484
Engine coolant
484
Automatic Transmission fluid
484
Dual Clutch Transmission fluid
484
Brake hoses and lines
484
Brake fluid
484
Parking brake
484
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors
485
Exhaust pipe and muffler
485
Suspension mounting bolts
485
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
485
Drive shafts and related
485
Air conditioning refrigerant
485
Engine Oil
485
Checking the engine oil level
485
Checking the engine oil and filter
487
Engine Coolant
488
Checking the coolant level
488
Changing coolant
491
Brake Fluid
491
Checking the brake fluid level
491
Washer Fluid
492
Checking the washer fluid level
492
Air Cleaner
493
Filter replacement
493
Cabin Air Filter
494
Filter inspection
494
Filter replacement
494
Wiper Blades
495
Blade inspection
495
Blade replacement
496
Battery
497
For best battery service
498
Battery capacity label
499
Battery recharging
499
Reset items
500
Tires And Wheels
501
Tire care
501
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures
501
Check tire inflation pressure
502
Tire rotation
503
Wheel alignment and tire balance
503
Tire replacement
504
Wheel replacement
505
Tire traction
505
Tire maintenance
505
Tire sidewall labeling
505
Tire terminology and definitions
508
All Season tires
511
Summer tires
511
Snow tires
511
Radial-Ply Tires
512
Low aspect ratio tires
512
Fuses
513
Instrument panel fuse replacement
514
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement
514
Fuse/relay panel description
516
Light Bulbs
524
Front light replacement
525
Side repeater light replacement
525
Rear combination light replacement
526
High mounted stop light replacement
526
License plate light replacement
527
Interior light replacement
527
Appearance Care
529
Exterior care
529
Interior care
533
Emission Control System
536
Crankcase emission control system
536
Evaporative emission control system including Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)
536
Exhaust emission control system
537
California Perchlorate Notice
538
Index
539
2025 Hyundai Sonata Overview
Introduction
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata is a refreshing blend of sophistication, advanced technology, and sporty elegance. With its sleek exterior design and spacious interior, this mid-size sedan stands out in a competitive segment, offering features that cater to the modern driver's lifestyle. The Sonata's commitment to delivering a remarkable driving experience, along with its array of safety features, makes it an excellent choice for families and individuals alike.
Powertrains
The 2025 Sonata offers a range of efficient powertrains designed to meet various driving preferences. The standard engine is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, producing 191 horsepower and providing an estimated 28 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. For those seeking enhanced performance, a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine is also available, generating a robust 281 horsepower while still retaining efficient fuel economy. A hybrid variant, ensuring lower emissions and excellent mileage, rounds out the Sonata's powertrain offerings, demonstrating Hyundai's commitment to sustainability.
Trims
The 2025 Sonata is available in several trims, including the SE, SEL, SEL Plus, and Limited, allowing drivers to choose a model that suits their needs and budget. Each trim builds on the previous one, with the SEL introducing features like heated front seats and a larger touchscreen, while the Limited trim welcomes premium leather upholstery, advanced driver assistance technologies, and a panoramic sunroof, ensuring a luxurious experience.
Features
Hyundai has infused the 2025 Sonata with cutting-edge technology and thoughtful design elements. A standard 10.25-inch touchscreen integrates seamlessly with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing connectivity and entertainment at your fingertips. Additionally, the Sonata boasts available safety features such as blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control, ensuring peace of mind during every journey.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata is an essential companion for new owners, containing critical information about vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and warranty details. With comprehensible illustrations and easy-to-navigate sections, the manual serves as a valuable resource to enhance your ownership experience and help you get the most out of your Sonata.
User manual download
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