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Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid (2017 year). Manual - part 31

Warning message

CAUTION

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Do not apply foreign objects

such as a bumper sticker or a

bumper guard near the radar

sensor. Doing so may

adversely affect the sensing

performance of the radar.

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Always keep the radar sensor

and lens cover clean and free

of dirt and debris.

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Use only a soft cloth to wash

Check SCC system

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the vehicle. Do not spray pres-

The message will appear when the

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Check SCC radar

surized water directly on the

vehicle to vehicle distance control

sensor or sensor cover.

When the sensor lens cover is

system is not functioning normally.

blocked with dirt, snow, or debris, the

•

Be careful not to apply unnec-

Take your vehicle to an authorized

Smart Cruise Control System opera-

essary force on the radar sen-

HYUNDAI dealer and have the sys-

tion may stop temporarily. If this

sor or sensor cover. If the sen-

tem checked.

occurs, a warning message will

sor is forcibly moved out of

appear on the LCD display. Remove

proper alignment, the Smart

any dirt, snow, or debris and clean

Cruise Control System may

the radar sensor lens cover before

not operate correctly. In this

operating the Smart Cruise Control

case, a warning message may

System.

not be displayed. Have the

vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Driving your vehicle

Limitations of the system

On curves

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The Smart Cruise Control System

•

If the front bumper becomes

may have limits to its ability to detect

damaged in the area around

distance to the vehicle ahead due to

the radar sensor, the Smart

road and traffic conditions.

Cruise Control System may

not operate properly. Have the

vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

•

Use only genuine HYUNDAI

parts to repair or replace a

damaged sensor or sensor

cover. Do not apply paint to

the sensor cover.

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•

The Smart Cruise Control System

may not detect a moving vehicle in

your lane, and then your vehicle

could accelerate to the set speed.

Also, the vehicle speed will

decrease when the vehicle ahead

is recognized suddenly.

•

Select the appropriate set speed

on curves and apply the brakes or

accelerator pedal if necessary.

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On inclines

Lane changing

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Your vehicle speed can be reduced

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due to a vehicle in the adjacent lane.

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•

During uphill or downhill driving,

•

A vehicle which moves into your

Apply the accelerator pedal and

the Smart Cruise Control System

lane from an adjacent lane cannot

select the appropriate set speed.

may not detect a moving vehicle in

be recognized by the radar until it

Check to be sure that the road con-

your lane, and cause your vehicle

is in the radar’s detection range.

ditions permit safe operation of the

to accelerate to the set speed.

•

The radar may not detect immedi-

Smart Cruise Control.

Also, the vehicle speed will rapidly

ately when a vehicle cuts in sud-

decrease when the vehicle ahead

denly. Always pay attention to the

is recognized suddenly.

traffic, road and driving conditions.

•

Select the appropriate set speed

•

If a slower vehicle moves into your

on inclines and apply the brake or

lane, your speed may decrease to

accelerator pedal if necessary.

maintain the distance to the vehicle

ahead.

•

If a faster vehicle moves into your

lane, your vehicle will accelerate to

the set speed.

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Driving your vehicle

Detecting vehicles

A vehicle ahead cannot be recog-

nized correctly by the radar if any of

following occurs:

- When the vehicle is pointing

upwards due to overloading in the

trunk

- While the steering wheel is operat-

ing

- When driving to one side of the lane

- When driving on narrow lanes or on

curves

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Apply the brake or accelerator pedal

•

Your vehicle may accelerate when

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if necessary.

a vehicle ahead of you disappears.

Some vehicles in your lane cannot

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When you are warned that the

be recognized by the radar:

vehicle ahead of you is not detect-

- Narrow vehicles such as motorcy-

ed, drive with caution.

cles or bicycles

- Vehicles offset to one side

- Slow-moving vehicles or sudden-

decelerating vehicles

- Stopped vehicles

- Vehicles with small rear profile such

as trailers with no loads

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• When vehicles are at a standstill

• Always look out for pedestrians

• Always be cautious for vehicles

and the vehicle in front of you

when your vehicle is maintaining a

with higher height or vehicles car-

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changes to the next lane, be care-

distance with the vehicle ahead.

rying loads that sticks out from the

ful when your vehicle starts to

back of the vehicle.

move because it may not recog-

nize the stopped vehicle in front of

you.

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Driving your vehicle

NOTICE

WARNING

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Vehicles moving in front of

The Smart Cruise Control System

When using the Smart Cruise

you with a frequent lane

may not operate temporarily due

Control take the following pre-

change may cause a delay in

to:

cautions:

the system's reaction or may

• Electrical interference

•

If an emergency stop is nec-

cause the system to react to a

• Modifying the suspension

essary, you must apply the

vehicle actually in an adjacent

lane. Always drive cautiously

• Differences of tire abrasion or

brakes. The vehicle cannot be

to prevent unexpected and

tire pressure

stopped by using the Smart

Cruise Control System.

sudden situations from occur-

• Installing different type of tires

ring.

•

Keep a safe distance accord-

ing to road conditions and

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Always be aware of the select-

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vehicle speed. If the vehicle to

ed speed and vehicle to vehi-

This device complies with Part 15 of

vehicle distance is too close

cle distance.

the FCC rules.

during a high-speed driving, a

•

The Smart Cruise Control

Operation is subject to the following

serious collision may result.

System may not recognize

three conditions:

•

Always maintain sufficient

complex driving situations so

always pay attention to driv-

1. This device may not cause harmful

braking distance and deceler-

ing conditions and control

interference, and

ate your vehicle by applying

the brakes if necessary.

your vehicle speed.

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including interfer-

•

The Smart Cruise Control

ence that may cause undesired

System cannot recognize a

operation.

stopped vehicle, pedestrians

or an oncoming vehicle.

3. Changes or modifications not

Always look ahead cautiously

expressly approved by the party

to prevent unexpected and

responsible for compliance could

sudden situations from occur-

void the user’s authority to operate

ring.

the device.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous driving conditions

Rocking the vehicle

WARNING

When hazardous driving elements

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle

are encountered such as water,

to free it from snow, sand, or mud,

If the vehicle is stuck and

snow, ice, mud and sand, take the

first turn the steering wheel right and

excessive wheel spin occurs,

below suggestions:

left to clear the area around your

the temperature in the tires can

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Drive cautiously and keep a longer

front wheels. Then, shift back and

increase very quickly. If the tires

forth between R (Reverse) and a for-

braking distance.

become damaged, a tire blow

ward gear.

out or tire explosion can occur.

•

Avoid abrupt braking or steering.

Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and

This condition is dangerous -

•

When your vehicle is stuck in snow,

do not race the engine.

you and others may be injured.

mud, or sand, use second gear.

Do not attempt this procedure if

To prevent transmission wear, wait

Accelerate slowly to avoid unnec-

people or objects are anywhere

essary wheel spin.

until the wheels stop spinning before

near the vehicle.

shifting gears. Release the accelera-

•

Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or

tor pedal while shifting, and press

If you attempt to free the vehi-

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other non-slip materials under the

lightly on the accelerator pedal while

cle, the vehicle can overheat

wheels to provide additional trac-

the transmission is in gear. Slowly

quickly, possibly causing an

tion while the vehicle becomes

spinning the wheels in forward and

engine compartment fire or

stuck in ice, snow, or mud.

reverse directions causes a rocking

other damage. Try to avoid spin-

motion that may free the vehicle.

ning the wheels as much as

possible to prevent overheating

WARNING

of either the tires or the engine.

Downshifting with an automatic

DO NOT allow the vehicle to

transmission while driving on

spin the wheels above 35 mph

slippery surfaces can cause an

(56 km/h).

accident. The sudden change in

tire speed could cause the tires

to skid. Be careful when down-

shifting on slippery surfaces.

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Driving your vehicle

Smooth cornering

Driving at night

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Information

Avoid braking or gear changing in

Night driving presents more hazards

The ESC system must be turned OFF

corners, especially when roads are

than driving in the daylight. Here are

before rocking the vehicle.

wet. Ideally, corners should always

some important tips to remember:

be taken under gentle acceleration.

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Slow down and keep more dis-

NOTICE

tance between you and other vehi-

If you are still stuck after rocking

cles, as it may be more difficult to

the vehicle a few times, have the

see at night, especially in areas

vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle

where there may not be any street

to avoid engine overheating, possi-

lights.

ble damage to the transmission,

•

Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

and tire damage. See "Towing" in

glare from other driver's head-

chapter 6.

lamps.

•

Keep your headlamps clean and

properly aimed. Dirty or improperly

aimed headlamps will make it

much more difficult to see at night.

•

Avoid staring directly at the head-

lamps of oncoming vehicles. You

could be temporarily blinded, and it

will take several seconds for your

eyes to readjust to the darkness.

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WINTER DRIVING

The severe weather conditions of

Snow tires

If you mount snow tires on your vehi-

winter quickly wear out tires and

cle, make sure to use radial tires of

cause other problems. To minimize

the same size and load range as the

WARNING

winter driving problems, you should

original tires. Mount snow tires on all

take the following suggestions:

four wheels to balance your vehicle’s

Snow tires should be equivalent

handling in all weather conditions.

in size and type to the vehicle's

The traction provided by snow tires

standard tires. Otherwise, the

Snow or icy conditions

on dry roads may not be as high as

safety and handling of your

You need to keep sufficient distance

your vehicle's original equipment

vehicle may be adversely affect-

between your vehicle and the vehicle

tires. Check with the tire dealer for

ed.

in front of you.

maximum speed recommendations.

Apply the brakes gently. Speeding,

rapid acceleration, sudden brake

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applications, and sharp turns are

Do not install studded tires without

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potentially very hazardous practices.

first checking local, state and munici-

During deceleration, use engine

pal regulations for possible restric-

braking to the fullest extent. Sudden

tions against their use.

brake applications on snowy or icy

roads may cause the vehicle to skid.

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it

may be necessary to use snow tires

or to install tire chains on your tires.

Always carry emergency equipment.

Some of the items you may want to

carry include tire chains, tow straps

or chains, a flashlight, emergency

flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables,

a window scraper, gloves, ground

cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.

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Driving your vehicle

Tire chains

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Information

WARNING

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Install tire chains on the front tires.

The use of tire chains may

It should be noted that installing tire

adversely affect vehicle han-

chains on the tires will provide a

dling:

greater driving force, but will not

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Drive less than 20 mph (30

prevent side skids.

km/h) or the chain manufac-

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Do not install studded tires without

turer’s recommended speed

first checking local, state and

limit, whichever is lower.

municipal regulations for possible

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Drive carefully and avoid

restrictions against their use.

bumps, holes, sharp turns,

and other road hazards, which

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may cause the vehicle to

Since the sidewalls of radial tires are

bounce.

thinner than other types of tires, they

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Avoid sharp turns or locked

may be damaged by mounting some

wheel braking.

types of tire chains on them.

Therefore, the use of snow tires is

recommended instead of tire chains.

Do not mount tire chains on vehicles

equipped with aluminum wheels; if

unavoidable use a wire type chain. If

tire chains must be used, use gen-

uine HYUNDAI parts and install the

tire chain after reviewing the instruc-

tions provided with the tire chains.

Damage to your vehicle caused by

improper tire chain use is not cov-

ered by your vehicle manufacturer’s

warranty.

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Chain Installation

NOTICE

Winter Precautions

When installing tire chains, follow the

Use high quality ethylene glycol

When using tire chains:

manufacturer's instructions and

coolant

mount them as tightly possible. Drive

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Wrong size chains or improperly

Your vehicle is delivered with high

slowly (less than 20 mph (30 km/h))

installed chains can damage

quality ethylene glycol coolant in the

with chains installed. If you hear the

your vehicle's brake lines, sus-

cooling system. It is the only type of

chains contacting the body or chas-

pension, body and wheels.

coolant that should be used because

sis, stop and tighten them. If they still

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Use SAE "S" class or wire

it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-

make contact, slow down until the

chains.

ing system, lubricates the water

noise stops. Remove the tire chains

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If you hear noise caused by

pump and prevents freezing. Be sure

as soon as you begin driving on

chains contacting the body,

to replace or replenish your coolant

cleared roads.

retighten the chain to prevent

in accordance with the maintenance

When mounting snow chains, park

contact with the vehicle body.

schedule in section 7. Before winter,

the vehicle on level ground away

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To prevent body damage,

have your coolant tested to assure

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from traffic. Turn on the vehicle

that its freezing point is sufficient for

retighten the chains after driving

Hazard Warning Flasher and place a

0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km).

the temperatures anticipated during

triangular emergency warning device

the winter.

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Do not use tire chains on vehi-

behind the vehicle

(if available).

cles equipped with aluminum

Always place the vehicle in P (Park),

wheels. If unavoidable, use a

apply the parking brake and turn off

wire type chain.

the engine before installing snow

chains.

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Use wire chains less than 0.47 in

(12 mm) wide to prevent damage

to the chain's connection.

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Tire loading information label

Vehicle capacity weight

Towing capacity

904 lbs. (410 kg)

We do not recommend using this

■ Type A (only for Hybrid vehicle)

Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-

vehicle for trailer towing.

mum combined weight of occupants

and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped

Cargo capacity

with a trailer, the combined weight

The cargo capacity of your vehicle

includes the tongue load.

will increase or decrease depending

on the weight and the number of

Seating capacity

occupants and the tongue load, if

Total : 5 persons

your vehicle is equipped with a trailer.

■ Type B

(Front seat : 2 persons,

Rear seat : 3 persons)

Seating capacity is the maximum

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number of occupants including a

driver, your vehicle may carry.

However, the seating capacity may

be reduced based upon the weight of

all of the occupants, and the weight

of the cargo being carried or towed.

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Do not overload the vehicle as there

The label located on the driver’s door

is a limit to the total weight, or load

sill gives the original tire size, cold

limit including occupants and cargo,

tire pressures recommended for your

the vehicle can carry.

vehicle, the number of people that

can be in your vehicle and vehicle

capacity weight.

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