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Hyundai Sonata Turbo (2011 year). Manual - part 8

Features of your vehicle

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Tachometer

2. Turn signal indicators

3. Speedometer

4. Engine temperature gauge

5. Warning and indicator lights

6. Fuel gauge

7. Odometer/Trip computer

* The actual cluster in the vehicle may

differ from the illustration.

For more details refer to the "Gauges"

section in the next pages.

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Features of your vehicle

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Gauges

Tachometer

Speedometer

The tachometer indicates the approxi-

mate number of engine revolutions per

The speedometer indicates the speed of

minute (rpm).

the vehicle.

Use the tachometer to select the correct

The speedometer is calibrated in miles

shift points and to prevent lugging and/or

per hour and/or kilometers per hour.

over-revving the engine.

When the door is open, or if the engine is

not started within 1 minute, the tachome-

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ter pointer may move slightly in ON posi-

Instrument panel illumination

tion with the engine OFF. This movement

When the vehicle’s parking lights or

is normal and will not affect the accuracy

headlights are on, push the illumination

of the tachometer once the engine is run-

control switch left or right to adjust the

ning.

brightness of the instrument panel illumi-

nation.

The illumination intensity will show on the

LCD screen.

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Features of your vehicle

CAUTION

WARNING

Do not operate the engine within

Never remove the radiator cap

the tachometer's RED ZONE.

when the engine is hot. The engine

This may cause severe engine dam-

coolant is under pressure and

age.

could cause severe burns. Wait

H

until the engine is cool before

adding coolant to the reservoir.

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Engine temperature gauge

This gauge shows the temperature of the

engine coolant when the ignition switch

is ON.

Do not continue driving with an overheat-

ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer

to “If the engine overheats” in section 6.

CAUTION

If the gauge pointer moves beyond

the normal range area toward the

“H” position, it indicates overheat-

ing that may damage the engine.

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Features of your vehicle

■ Type A

■ Type B

WARNING - Fuel gauge

Running out of fuel can expose

vehicle occupants to danger.

You must stop and obtain addition-

al fuel as soon as possible after the

warning light comes on or when the

gauge indicator comes close to the

E level.

CAUTION

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Avoid driving with a very low fuel

Fuel gauge

Trip computer

level. Running out of fuel could

The fuel gauge indicates the approxi-

The trip computer is a microcomputer

cause the engine to misfire, damag-

mate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel

controlled driver information system that

ing the catalytic converter.

tank. The fuel tank capacity is given in

displays information related to driving on

section 8. The fuel gauge is supplement-

the LCD screen when the ignition switch

ed by a low fuel warning light, which will

is in the ON position. If the battery is dis-

illuminate when the fuel tank is near

connected, then all stored driving infor-

empty.

mation (except odometer) is reset.

On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge

pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel

warning light may come on earlier than

usual due to the movement of fuel in the

tank.

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Features of your vehicle

TRIP A

TRIP B

Distance to empty

Average fuel consumption

Instant fuel consumption

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Odometer (mi. or km)

Tripmeter (mi. or km)

The odometer indicates the total dis-

TRIP A : Tripmeter A

Average speed

tance the vehicle has been driven.

TRIP B : Tripmeter B

You will also find the odometer useful to

This mode indicates the distance of indi-

determine when periodic maintenance

vidual trips selected since the last trip-

Elapsed time

should be performed.

meter reset.

The odometer is always displayed until

The meter's working range is from 0.0 to

the display is turned off.

9999.9 miles (0.0 to 9999.9 km).

ECO ON/OFF*

Pressing the RESET button for more

than 1 second, when the tripmeter (TRIP

* : if equipped

A or TRIP B) is being displayed, clears

the tripmeter to zero (0.0).

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Distance to empty (mi. or km)

Average fuel consumption (if equipped)

Instant fuel consumption (MPG or l/100km)

This mode indicates the estimated dis-

(MPG or l/100 km)

This mode calculates the instant fuel

tance to empty based on the current fuel

This mode calculates the average fuel

consumption every 2 seconds (supervi-

in the fuel tank and the amount of fuel

consumption from the total fuel used and

sion type : every 0.2 second) from the

delivered to the engine. When the

the distance since the last average con-

driving distance and quantity of fuel

remaining distance is below 30 miles (50

sumption reset. The total fuel used is cal-

injection.

km), “---” will be displayed and the dis-

culated from the fuel consumption input.

tance to empty indicator will blink.

For an accurate calculation, drive more

The meter’s working range is from 30 to

than 0.03 miles (50 m).

999 miles (50 to 999 km).

Pressing the RESET button for more than

1 second, when the average fuel con-

sumption is being displayed, clears the

average fuel consumption to zero (----).

If the vehicle speed exceeds 1.6 MPH

(1km/h) after being refueled with more

than 1.6 gallons (6 l), the average fuel

consumption will be cleared to zero (----).

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Average speed (MPH or km/h)

Elapsed time

ECO ON/OFF mode (if equipped)

This mode calculates the average speed

This mode indicates the total time trav-

You can turn the ECO indicator on/off on

of the vehicle since the last average

eled since the last driving time reset.

the instrument cluster in this mode.

speed reset.

Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the

If you push the RESET button for more

Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the

driving time keeps increasing while the

than 1 second in the ECO ON mode,

average speed keeps changing while the

engine is running.

ECO OFF is displayed in the screen and

engine is running.

the ECO indicator turns off.

The meter’s working range is from

Pressing the RESET button for more

00:00~99:59.

If you want to display the ECO indicator

than 1 second, when the average speed

again, press the RESET button for more

Pressing the RESET button for more

is being displayed, clears the average

than 1 second, when the driving time is

than 1 second in the ECO OFF mode

speed to zero (---).

being displayed, clears the driving time to

and then ECO ON mode is displayed in

the screen.

zero (00:00).

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Features of your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

Auto door lock

•

If the vehicle is not on level ground or

Off - The auto door lock operation will be

the battery power has been interrupt-

canceled.

ed, the “Distance to empty” function

Speed - All doors will be automatically

may not operate correctly.

locked when the vehicle speed

The trip computer may not register

exceeds 9.3mph (15km/h).

additional fuel if less than 1.6 gallons (6

Shift Lever (if equipped) -

liters) of fuel are added to the vehicle.

All doors will be automatically locked if

•

The fuel consumption and distance to

the shift lever is shifted from the P(Park)

empty values may vary significantly

position to the R(Reverse), N(Neutral) or

based on driving conditions, driving

D(Drive) position.

habits, and condition of the vehicle.

•

The distance to empty value is an esti-

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Auto door unlock

mate of the available driving distance.

Vehicle setting

Off - The auto door unlock operation will

This value may differ from the actual

When the vehicle is at a standstill, press-

be canceled.

driving distance available.

ing the TRIP button for more than 2 sec-

Key Out - All doors will be automatically

onds with the engine start/stop button in

unlocked when the ignition

the ON position or engine running, the

key is removed from ignition

LCD screen on the cluster will change to

switch

(or smart key is

the vehicle setting mode.

removed from the smart key

You can change the item by pressing the

holder).

TRIP button and choose the item by

Door - All doors will be automatically

pressing the RESET button.

unlocked if the driver's door is

unlocked inside.

Shift Lever (if equipped) -

All doors will be automatically unlocked if

the shift lever is shifted to the P(Park)

position.

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Features of your vehicle

ECO indicator

Air bag warning light

(if equipped)

ECO

WARNING

Don't keep watching the indicator

while driving. It will distract you

while driving and cause an acci-

This warning light will illuminate for

ECO ON/OFF mode (if equipped)

dent that results in severe personal

approximately 6 seconds each time you

The ECO indicator light helps that you to

injury.

turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-

drive economically.

tion.

It is displayed if you drive fuel efficiently

This light also comes on when the

to help you improve fuel efficiency.

Active ECO system (if equipped)

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is

•

The ECO indicator (green) will turn on

When the active ECO is operating the

not working properly. If the SRS air bag

when you are driving fuel efficiently in

ECO indicator is green.

warning light

does not come on, or

the ECO ON mode.

For more detailed information, refer to

continuously remains on after operating

If you don't want the indicator dis-

“Active ECO” in chapter 5.

for about 6 seconds when you turned the

played, you can turn the ECO ON

ignition switch to the ON position or start-

mode to OFF mode by pressing the

ed the engine, or if it comes on while

TRIP button.

driving, have the SRS inspected by an

As per ECO ON/OFF Mode operation,

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

refer to the previous page. (if equipped)

•

The fuel-efficiency can be changed by

the driver's driving habits and road

conditions.

•

The ECO indicator does not funtion in

P (Park), and N (Neutral), R (Reverse).

•

When the instant fuel consumption

mode is displayed on the LCD screen,

the ECO indicator turns off

(if

equipped).

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Features of your vehicle

Anti-lock brake system

Electronic brake force distri-

✽ NOTICE

(ABS) warning light

bution (EBD) system warning

If the ABS warning light or EBD warn-

light

ing light is on and stays on, the

speedometer or odometer/tripmeter

This light illuminates if the ignition switch

may not work. In this case, have your

is turned ON and goes off in approxi-

vehicle checked by an authorized

mately 3 seconds if the system is operat-

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

ing normally.

If these two warning lights illuminate at

If the ABS warning light remains on,

the same time while driving, your vehicle

comes on while driving, or does not

may have a malfunction with the ABS

Seat belt warning

come on when the ignition switch is

and EBD system.

turned to the ON position, this indicates

In this case, your ABS and regular brake

that there may be a malfunction with the

system may not work normally. Have the

ABS.

The driver's seat belt warning light and

vehicle checked by an authorized

chime will activate to the following table

If this occurs, have your vehicle checked

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

when the ignition switch is in "ON" posi-

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as

tion.

soon as possible. The normal braking

system will still be operational, but with-

WARNING

out the assistance of the anti-lock brake

If the both ABS and brake warning

system.

lights are on and stay on, your vehi-

cle’s brake system will not work

normally during sudden braking. In

this case, avoid high speed driving

and abrupt braking. Have your vehi-

cle checked by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-

ble.

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Features of your vehicle

Conditions

Warning Pattern

Turn signal indicator

Engine oil pressure

warning light

Vehicle

Chime-

Seat Belt

Light-Blink

Speed

Sound

Unbuckled

6 seconds

The blinking arrows on the instrument

This warning light indicates the engine oil

Buckled

6 seconds

None

panel show the direction indicated by the

pressure is low.

Below 3 mph

turn signals. If the arrow comes on but

6 seconds

None

If the warning light illuminates while driv-

(5 km/h)

does not blink, blinks more rapidly than

ing:

normal, or does not illuminate at all, a

Buckled →

3 mph~

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

6 seconds

malfunction in the turn signal system is

Unbuckled

6 mph

stop.

indicated. Your dealer should be consult-

Above 6 mph

6 sec. on / 24 sec. off

2. With the engine off, check the engine

ed for repairs.

(10 km/h)

(11 times)

oil level. If the level is low, add oil as

required.

Above 6 mph

High beam indicator

If the warning light remains on after

(10 km/h)

6 seconds *1

adding oil or if oil is not available, call an

Unbuckled

↓

↓

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Below 3 mph

Stop *2

(5 km/h)

This indicator illuminates when the head-

CAUTION

lights are on and in the high beam posi-

If the engine is not stopped imme-

*1 Warning pattern repeats 11 times with

tion or when the turn signal lever is pulled

diately after the engine oil pressure

interval 24 seconds. If the driver's seat

into the Flash-to-Pass position.

warning light is illuminated, severe

belt is buckled, the light will stop within

damage could result.

6 seconds and chime will stop immedi-

Tail light indicator

ately.

*2 The light will stop within 6 seconds and

chime will stop immediately.

This indicator illuminates when the tail

lights are on.

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Features of your vehicle

Low tire pressure

Automatic Transaxle shift

telltale

WARNING - Safe stopping

indicator

•

The TPMS cannot alert you to

severe and sudden tire damage

The low tire pressure telltale illuminates

caused by external factors.

The indicator displays which automatic

when one or more of your tires is signifi-

•

If you feel any vehicle instability,

transaxle shift position is selected.

cantly underinflated.

immediately take your foot off the

The low tire pressure telltale will illumi-

accelerator, apply the brakes

Manual transaxle shift

nate after it blinks for approximately one

gradually and with light force,

indicator (if equipped)

minute when there is a problem with the

and slowly move to a safe posi-

Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

tion off the road.

If this occurs, have the system checked

This indicator informs you which gear is

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as

desired while driving to save fuel.

soon as possible.

For example

For details, refer to the TPMS on chapter

: Indicates that shifting up to the 3rd

6.

gear is desired (currently the shift

lever is in the 2nd gear).

: Indicates that shifting down to the

WARNING - Low tire pres-

3rd gear is desired

(currently the

sure

shift lever is in the 4th gear).

Significantly low tire pressure

makes the vehicle unstable and can

contribute to loss of vehicle control

✽ NOTICE

and increased braking distances.

When the system is not working proper-

Continued driving on tires with low

ly, up & down arrow indicator and Gear

pressure will cause the tires to

are not displayed.

overheat and fail.

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Features of your vehicle

Charging system warning

Trunk lid open warning

Immobilizer indicator

light

light

Without smart key system

This warning light indicates a malfunction

This light illuminates when the immobiliz-

This warning light illuminates when the

of either the generator or electrical

er key is inserted and turned to the ON

charging system.

trunk lid is not closed securely with the

position to start the engine.

ignition in any position.

If the warning light comes on while the

At this time, you can start the engine. The

vehicle is in motion:

light goes out after the engine is running.

Door open position indica-

1. Drive to the nearest safe location.

tor

If this light blinks when the ignition switch

2. With the engine off, check the genera-

is in the ON position before starting the

tor drive belt for looseness or break-

engine, have the system checked by an

age.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This indicator illuminates when a door is

3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-

not closed securely.

lem exists somewhere in the electrical

With smart key system (if equipped)

charging system. Have an authorized

The indicator displays which door is

opened.

If any of the following occurs in a vehicle

HYUNDAI dealer correct the problem

equipped with the smart key, the immobi-

as soon as possible.

lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or the

light goes off.

Front fog light indicator

(if equipped)

This light comes on when the front fog

lights are ON.

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Features of your vehicle

•

When the smart key is in the vehicle, if

Low fuel level warning light

Malfunction indicator light

the engine start/stop button is turned

(MIL) (check engine light)

to the ON position, the indicator will

illuminate until the engine is started.

However, when the smart key is not in

This warning light indicates the fuel tank

This indicator light is part of the Engine

the vehicle, if the engine start/stop but-

is nearly empty. When it comes on, you

Control System which monitors various

ton is depressed, the indicator will blink

should add fuel as soon as possible.

emission control system components. If

for a few minutes to indicate that you

Driving with the fuel level warning light on

this light illuminates while driving, it indi-

will not be able to start the engine.

or with the fuel level below “E” can cause

cates that a potential malfunction has

•

When the ignition switch is turned to

the engine to misfire and damage the

been detected somewhere in the emis-

the ON position and the indicator turns

catalytic converter.

sion control system.

off after

2 seconds, the system may

This light will also illuminate when the

need repair. Have the vehicle checked

ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

tion, and will go out in a few seconds

•

When the battery is weak, if the engine

after the engine is started. If it illuminates

start/stop button is depressed, the indi-

while driving, or does not illuminate when

cator will blink and you will not be able

the ignition switch is turned to the ON

to start the engine. However, you may

position, take your vehicle to your near-

still be able to start the engine by

est authorized HYUNDAI dealer and

inserting the smart key in the smart

have the system checked.

key holder. If smart key system related

Generally, your vehicle will continue to be

parts need repair, the indicator blinks.

drivable, but have the system checked by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer promptly.

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Features of your vehicle

ESC indicator (Electronic

Cruise indicator (if equipped)

CAUTION

Stability Control)

•

Prolonged driving with the

CRUISE indicator

Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-

CRUISE

nated may cause damage to the

The ESC indicator will illuminate when

emission control systems which

the ignition switch is turned ON, but

The indicator light illuminates when the

could effect drivability and/or fuel

should go off after approximately 3 sec-

cruise control system is enabled.

economy.

onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors

The cruise indicator light in the instru-

•

If the Malfunction Indicator Light

the driving conditions under normal driv-

ment cluster is illuminated when the

illuminates, potential catalytic

ing conditions, the ESC light will remain

cruise control ON-OFF button on the

converter damage is possible.

off. When a slippery or low traction con-

steering wheel is pushed.

This could result in loss of engine

dition is encountered, the ESC will oper-

The indicator light turns off when the

power. Have the Engine Control

ate, and the ESC indicator will blink to

cruise control ON-OFF button is pushed

System inspected as soon as pos-

indicate the ESC is operating.

again. For more information about the

sible by an authorized HYUNDAI

The ESC indicator stays on when the

use of cruise control, refer to

“Cruise

dealer.

ESC may have a malfunction. Take your

control system or Smart cruise control

car to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

system” in section 5.

and have the system checked.

Engine coolant

temperature warning light

ESC OFF indicator

(if equipped)

The warning light illuminates if the tem-

perature of the engine coolant is above

The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate

257±4.5°F (125±2.5°C).

when the ignition switch is turned ON,

Do not continue driving with an overheat-

but should go off after approximately 3

ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer

seconds. To switch to ESC OFF mode,

to “Overheating” in section 6.

press the ESC OFF button. The ESC

OFF indicator will illuminate indicating

the ESC is deactivated.

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