2027 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual
Year:
2027
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
Supplemental Restraint System (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
Smart Trunk
184
Using smart trunk
184
Deactivating smart trunk
185
Detecting area
186
Fuel Filler Door
186
Opening the fuel filler door
186
Closing the fuel filler door
187
Vehicle System OTA Update
188
Downloading software
188
Approving software update
188
Preparing software update
189
Updating software
189
Exterior Lights
191
Lighting control
191
High Beam Operation
192
Turn signals and lane change signals
193
Battery saver function
193
Headlight delay function
193
Interior button lights
194
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
194
Welcome system
194
High Beam Assist (HBA)
196
High Beam Assist settings
196
High Beam Assist operation
197
High Beam Assist malfunction and limitations
197
Interior Lights
199
Interior lamp Auto off
199
Front lamps
199
Rear lamps
200
Vanity mirror lamp
200
Ambient light
200
Luggage compartment lamp
201
Wipers And Washers
201
Windshield wipers
201
Windshield washers
203
Manual Climate Control System
204
Heating and air conditioning
204
System operation
208
System maintenance
210
Automatic Climate Control System
212
Automatic heating and air conditioning
213
Manual heating and air conditioning
214
System maintenance
219
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging
221
Manual climate control system
221
Automatic climate control system
222
Defogging logic
223
Rear window defroster
224
Climate Control Additional Features
224
Air conditioning auto-drying
224
Auto defogging system
225
Auto dehumidify
226
Sunroof inside air recirculation
226
Recirculating air when washer fluid is used
227
Recirculating air when entering a tunnel
227
Storage Compartment
228
Center console storage
229
Glove box
229
Interior Features
229
Cup holder
229
Sunvisor
230
Power outlet
231
USB charger
231
Wireless smartphone charging system
233
Clock
235
Coat hook
235
Floor mat anchor(s)
235
Infotainment System
236
USB Port
236
Antenna
237
Steering wheel remote controls
237
Infotainment system
238
Voice recognition
238
Bluetooth® wireless technology
238
6. Driving Your Vehicle
239
Before Driving
241
Before entering the vehicle
242
Before starting
242
Engine Start/Stop Button
243
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off
247
Operating conditions
247
Deactivating conditions
247
System operation
247
Automatic Transmission
248
Automatic Transmission (Rotary gear shift dial type)
248
Parking
256
Good driving practices
256
Dual Clutch Transmission
257
Dual clutch Transmission (Rotary gear shift dial type)
259
Cluster display message
263
Paddle shifter (manual shift mode)
265
Good driving practices
266
Braking System
267
Power-assist brakes
267
Disc brakes wear indicator
267
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
268
Auto hold
271
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
274
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
275
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
278
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
279
Good braking practices
279
Launch Control
280
Launch Control operation and release
280
Launch Control Limitation
281
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
281
All wheel drive (AWD) operation
282
Emergency precautions
284
Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
285
ISG system operation
285
ISG system off
287
Conditions that restart the engine
288
ISG malfunction
288
Calibrating the battery sensor
288
Smart ISG system
289
Smart ISG features
289
Drive Mode Integrated Control System
293
Drive mode
293
Active Sound Design
295
Special Driving Conditions
295
Hazardous driving conditions
295
Rocking the vehicle
296
Smooth cornering
296
Driving at night
296
Driving in the rain
297
Driving in flooded areas
297
Highway driving
297
Winter Driving
298
Snow or icy conditions
298
Winter precautions
300
Trailer Towing
302
Vehicle Load Limit
302
The loading information label
303
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
363
Smart Cruise Control malfunction and limitations
372
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
377
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control settings
377
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control operation
378
Limitations of Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
379
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
382
Lane Following Assist settings
383
Lane Following Assist operation
383
Lane Following Assist malfunction and limitations
385
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
386
Highway Driving Assist settings
387
Highway Driving Assist operation
388
Highway Driving Assist malfunction and limitations
390
Rear View Monitor (RVM)
393
Rear View Monitor settings
393
Rear View Monitor operation
394
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
401
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
402
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
403
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
404
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
407
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
411
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings
412
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation
412
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and limitations
415
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)
417
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
417
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
418
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
419
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
2027 Hyundai Sonata Overview
Owner's Manual
The Owner's Manual is the definitive guide to operating, maintaining, and safely enjoying the 2027 Hyundai Sonata. It explains control layouts, dashboard symbols, routine service intervals, recommended fluids and tire pressures, and step‑by‑step procedures for basic tasks like changing bulbs or jump‑starting the battery. Beyond how‑to instructions, it emphasizes safety warnings, proper restraint use, child seat installation guidance, and tips to maximize reliability and resale value. Owners are encouraged to consult it before troubleshooting, to record maintenance history, and to follow the outlined schedules to preserve warranty coverage and ensure the vehicle performs as intended.
Introduction
The 2027 Hyundai Sonata blends contemporary design, roomy comfort, and refined driving dynamics into a midsize sedan built for daily life and weekend escapes. Exterior lines are sculpted for improved aerodynamics, while the interior focuses on intuitive ergonomics and premium materials. Upgraded sound insulation and seating geometry make long drives less fatiguing, and a suite of driver assistance systems helps reduce stress in traffic. The Sonata continues Hyundai’s emphasis on value by pairing advanced technology with practical utility for a modern, well‑rounded sedan experience.
Powertrains
Hyundai offers the 2027 Sonata with a range of powertrains to meet varied priorities: an efficient naturally aspirated or turbocharged gasoline engine for balanced performance and responsiveness, a hybrid variant that prioritizes fuel economy and seamless regenerative braking, and an available plug‑in option for extended electric‑assist driving and lower running costs. All configurations emphasize smooth power delivery, refined NVH characteristics, and calibrated transmissions that balance acceleration and efficiency. Intelligent drive modes tailor throttle, steering, and shift logic to the driver’s preference.
Trims
The Sonata lineup is structured to suit different tastes and budgets, typically spanning value‑oriented entry trims, midlevel comfort models, and feature‑rich premium variants. Higher trims offer upgraded upholstery, larger wheels, ambient interior lighting, and expanded safety packs. Sport‑focused editions add suspension tuning, sport seats, and distinctive exterior accents. Each trim level layers content logically so buyers can prioritize technology, luxury, or performance without sacrificing core safety and comfort features.
Features
Available features include a high‑resolution infotainment touchscreen with smartphone integration, a configurable digital instrument cluster, multi‑zone climate control, wireless charging, and premium audio options. Advanced driver aids—adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, and automated emergency braking—work together to enhance safety. Comfort amenities such as heated and ventilated seats, power adjustability, and customizable ambient lighting make the Sonata a welcoming cabin, while practical touches like generous cargo volume and multiple USB ports support everyday life.
User manual download
The Hyundai Sonata owner manual for the 2027 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2027 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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