2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Owner's Manual
Year:
2026
Make:
Hyundai
Model:
Sonata Hybrid
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
7
Starting your vehicle
19
Stopping your vehicle
20
Special features
21
Energy flow
23
Hybrid system gauge
28
Warning and indicator lights
30
Cluster display messages
32
Hybrid driving system
34
e-Handling (Electrically Assisted Handling Performance)/e-EHA (Electrically Evasive Handling Assist)
34
e-Ride (Electrically-controlled Ride Comfort)
35
Hybrid vehicle components
35
When the hybrid vehicle shuts off
40
Countermeasures for accidents or fire
40
2. Vehicle Information, Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
43
Exterior overview (Front view)
44
Exterior overview (Rear view)
45
Interior overview
46
Center console overview
48
Steering wheel control overview
50
Engine compartment overview
51
Dimensions
52
Engine
52
Bulb wattage
53
Tires and wheels
54
Air conditioning system
55
Vehicle weight and luggage volume
55
Recommended lubricants and capacities
56
Recommended SAE viscosity number
57
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
58
Vehicle certification label
58
Tire specification and pressure label
58
Engine number
59
Air conditioner compressor label
59
Open source software notice
59
Consumer information
60
Reporting safety defects
61
3. Seats & Safety System
63
Important safety precautions
64
Always wear your seat belt
64
Restrain all children
64
Airbag hazards
64
Driver distraction
64
Never drink or take drugs and drive
65
Control your speed
65
Keep your vehicle in safe condition
65
Seats
66
Safety precautions
67
Front seats
68
Rear seats
73
Head restraint
75
Seats warmers
78
Air ventilation seats
79
Seat belts
80
Seat belt safety precautions
80
Seat belt warning light
81
Seat belt restraint system
83
Additional seat belt safety precautions
88
Care of seat belts
90
Child Restraint System (CRS)
90
Children always in the rear
90
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)
91
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)
93
Airbag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System
100
SRS components
102
Where are the airbags?
103
How does the airbags system operate?
106
What to expect after an airbag inflates
109
SRS warning light
110
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
110
Why didn't my airbag go off in a collision?
116
SRS care
120
Additional safety precautions
121
Airbag warning labels
121
4. Instrument Cluster
123
Instrument cluster
124
Instrument cluster control
125
Gauges and meters
125
Transmission shift indicator
130
Warning and indicator lights
130
Cluster display messages
142
Cluster display
146
Cluster display control
146
View modes
146
Vehicle settings (infotainment system)
149
Setting your vehicle
149
5. Convenience Features
151
Accessing your vehicle
155
Smart key
155
Immobilizer system
162
Hyundai Digital Key
163
Digital key application
163
Digital key (smartphone)
163
Digital key (Card key)
170
Used vehicle/Digital key maintenance
173
Limitations of the system
174
Door locks
174
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
174
Operating door unlocks from inside the vehicle
176
Auto Door Lock/Unlock features
177
Child-protector rear door locks
178
Theft-alarm system
178
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
179
Integrated memory system
180
Storing memory positions
181
Recalling memory positions
181
Resetting integrated memory system
181
While resetting integrated memory system
181
Seat easy access operation
182
Steering wheel
183
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
183
Tilt/Telescopic steering
183
Steering wheel heater
184
Horn
185
Haptic warning/Steering wheel vibration warning
185
Mirrors
186
Inside side view mirror
186
Side view mirrors
195
Reverse parking aid
196
Windows
198
Power windows
199
Panoramic sunroof
202
Power sunshade
202
Tilt open/close
203
Slide open/close
203
Automatic reversal
203
Resetting the sunroof
204
Sunroof open warning
205
Hood
205
Opening the hood
205
Closing the hood
206
Trunk
206
Opening the trunk
206
Closing the trunk
207
Emergency trunk safety release
207
Power trunk
208
Power trunk operating conditions
208
Operating the power trunk
209
Setting the power trunk
211
Resetting the power trunk
211
Emergency trunk safety release
211
Smart trunk
212
Using smart trunk
212
Deactivating smart trunk
213
Detecting area
214
Fuel filler door
214
Opening the fuel filler door
214
Closing the fuel filler door
215
Head-Up Display (HUD)
217
Head-up display settings
217
Head-up display information
217
Precautions while using the head-up display
217
Over-The-Air software update
218
Downloading software
218
Approving software update
218
Preparing software update
219
Updating software
219
Exterior lights
221
Lighting control
221
High Beam Operation
222
Turn signals and lane change signals
222
Battery saver function
223
Headlight delay function
223
Interior button lights
224
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
224
Welcome system
224
High Beam Assist (HBA)
225
High Beam Assist settings
226
High Beam Assist operation
226
High Beam Assist malfunction and limitations
227
Interior lights
228
Interior lamp Auto off
228
Front lamps
228
Rear lamps
229
Vanity mirror lamp
229
Ambient light
229
Luggage compartment lamp
229
Wipers and washers
230
Windshield wipers
230
Windshield washers
231
Automatic climate control system
232
Automatic heating and air conditioning
233
Manual heating and air conditioning
234
System maintenance
239
Windshield defrosting and defogging
241
Automatic climate control system
241
Defogging logic
242
Rear window defroster
242
Climate control additional features
243
Air conditioning auto-drying
243
Auto defogging system
243
Auto dehumidify
244
Sunroof inside air recirculation
245
Recirculating air when washer fluid is used
245
Recirculating air when entering a tunnel
245
Storage compartment
246
Center console storage
247
Glove box
247
Interior features
247
Cup holder
247
Sunvisor
248
Power outlet
249
USB charger
249
Wireless smartphone charging system
250
Clock
252
Coat hook
253
Floor mat anchor(s)
253
Infotainment system
254
USB Port
254
Antenna
255
Steering wheel remote controls
255
Infotainment system
256
Voice recognition
256
Bluetooth® wireless technology
256
6. Driving Your Vehicle
257
Before driving
259
Before entering the vehicle
260
Before starting
260
Engine Start/Stop button
261
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off
265
Operating conditions
265
Deactivating conditions
265
System operation
265
Automatic Transmission
266
Automatic Transmission (Rotary gear shift dial type)
266
Parking
274
Good driving practices
274
Regenerative braking system (paddle shifter)
275
Using the regenerative braking system
275
Regenerative braking system limitations
276
Smart recuperation system
277
Smart recuperation system on/off
278
Smart recuperation system operating condition
278
Smart recuperation level settings
279
Pausing smart recuperation system
279
Front sensor
279
Smart recuperation system disabled
280
Precautions for smart recuperation system
280
Braking system
283
Power-assist brakes
283
Disc brakes wear indicator
284
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
284
Auto hold
288
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
290
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
291
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
294
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
294
Good braking practices
295
Drive mode integrated control system
295
Drive mode
295
Active Air Flap
297
Malfunction
297
Special driving conditions
298
Hazardous driving conditions
298
Rocking the vehicle
298
Smooth cornering
299
Driving at night
299
Driving in the rain
299
Driving in flooded areas
300
Highway driving
300
Winter driving
300
Snow or icy conditions
300
Winter precautions
303
Trailer towing
305
Vehicle load limit
305
The loading information label
306
7. Driver Assistance System
311
Driver Assistance system notice
314
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor fusion)
314
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
316
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
317
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
322
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
329
Lane Keeping Assist settings
329
Lane Keeping Assist operation
331
Lane Keeping Assist malfunction and limitations
333
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
335
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
336
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
338
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
340
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
344
Safe Exit Warning settings
344
Safe Exit Warning operation
345
Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations
346
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
348
Manual Speed Limit Assist settings
349
Manual Speed Limit Assist operation
349
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
351
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist settings
352
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist operation
353
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist malfunction and limitations
355
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
357
Driver Attention Warning settings
358
Driver Attention Warning operation
358
Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
360
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
363
Blind-Spot View Monitor settings
363
Blind-Spot View Monitor operation
364
Blind-Spot View Monitor malfunction
364
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
365
Smart Cruise Control settings
365
Smart Cruise Control operation
366
Smart Cruise Control malfunction and limitations
374
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
379
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control settings
379
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control operation
380
Limitations of Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
381
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
384
Lane Following Assist settings
385
Lane Following Assist operation
385
Lane Following Assist malfunction and limitations
387
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
388
Highway Driving Assist settings
389
Highway Driving Assist operation
390
Highway Driving Assist malfunction and limitations
392
Rear View Monitor (RVM)
394
Rear View Monitor settings
395
Rear View Monitor operation
396
Rear View Monitor malfunction and limitations
397
Surround View Monitor (SVM)
398
Surround View Monitor settings
398
Surround View Monitor operation
400
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
413
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation
413
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and limitations
416
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)
419
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
419
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
420
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
421
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
425
Remote Smart Parking Assist settings
426
Remote Smart Parking Assist operation
427
Remote Smart Parking Assist malfunction and limitations
432
Declaration of conformity
437
Front radar
437
Rear corner radar
438
8. Emergency Situations
439
Hazard warning flasher
440
In case of an emergency while driving
440
If the engine stalls while driving
440
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
440
If you have a flat tire while driving
441
If the engine does not start
441
Jump starting
442
Before Jump Starting
442
Jump Starting
443
If the engine overheats
446
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
448
Check tire pressure
448
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
449
Low tire pressure indicator
450
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale
450
TPMS malfunction indicator
451
Changing a tire with TPMS
451
If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit)
453
Introduction
453
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit
454
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit
455
Using the Tire Mobility Kit when a tire is flat
456
How to adjust tire pressure
459
Towing
460
Towing service
460
Removable towing hook
461
Emergency towing
462
9. Maintenance
465
Engine compartment
468
Maintenance services
469
Owner's responsibility
469
Owner maintenance precautions
469
Owner maintenance
470
Owner maintenance schedule
470
Scheduled maintenance services
472
Normal maintenance schedule
473
Maintenance under severe usage and low mileage conditions
476
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
478
Engine oil and filter
478
Drive belts (HSG belts)
478
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
478
Fuel filter
478
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
478
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses
478
Air cleaner filter
478
Spark plugs
478
Valve clearance
478
Cooling system
479
Engine coolant
479
Automatic Transmission fluid
479
Brake hoses and lines
479
Brake fluid
479
Parking brake
479
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors
479
Exhaust pipe and muffler
479
Suspension mounting bolts
479
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
480
Drive shafts and related
480
Air conditioning refrigerant
480
Engine oil
480
Checking the engine oil level
480
Checking the engine oil and filter
481
Engine coolant
483
Checking the coolant level
483
Changing coolant
485
Brake fluid
486
Checking the brake fluid level
486
Washer fluid
487
Checking the washer fluid level
487
Air cleaner
487
Filter replacement
487
Cabin air filter
489
Filter inspection
489
Filter replacement
489
Wiper blades
490
Blade inspection
490
Blade replacement
490
Battery
491
For best battery service
493
Battery capacity label
493
Battery recharging
493
Reset items
495
Tires and wheels
495
Tire care
496
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures
496
Check tire inflation pressure
497
Tire rotation
497
Wheel alignment and tire balance
498
Tire replacement
498
Wheel replacement
499
Tire traction
499
Tire maintenance
499
Tire sidewall labeling
499
Tire terminology and definitions
502
All Season tires
505
Summer tires
505
Snow tires
505
Radial-Ply Tires
506
Low aspect ratio tires
506
Fuses
507
Instrument panel fuse replacement
508
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement
508
Fuse/relay panel description
510
Light bulbs
517
Front light replacement
518
Side repeater light replacement
518
Rear combination light replacement
518
High mounted stop light replacement
519
License plate light replacement
520
Interior light replacement
520
Appearance care
522
Exterior care
522
Interior care
526
Emission control system
529
Crankcase emission control system
529
Evaporative emission control system including Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)
529
Exhaust emission control system
530
California perchlorate notice
531
Index
533
2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Overview
Owner's Manual
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User manual download
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