Hyundai Sonata Turbo (2011 year). Manual

Driving your vehicle

WINTER DRIVING

Snowy or icy conditions

Snow tires

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may

If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,

be necessary to use snow tires or to

make sure they are radial tires of the

install tire chains on your tires. If snow

same size and load range as the original

tires are needed, it is necessary to select

tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels

tires equivalent in size and type of the

to balance your vehicle’s handling in all

original equipment tires. Failure to do so

weather conditions. Keep in mind that the

may adversely affect the safety and han-

traction provided by snow tires on dry

dling of your car. Furthermore, speeding,

roads may not be as high as your vehi-

rapid acceleration, sudden brake appli-

cle's original equipment tires. You should

cations, and sharp turns are potentially

drive cautiously even when the roads are

very hazardous practices.

clear. Check with the tire dealer for max-

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During deceleration, use engine braking

imum speed recommendations.

to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-

More severe weather conditions of winter

cations on snowy or icy roads may cause

result in greater wear and other prob-

skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-

WARNING - Snow tire size

lems. To minimize winter driving problem,

cient distance between the vehicle in

Snow tires should be equivalent in

you should follow these suggestions:

operation in front and your vehicle. Also,

size and type to the vehicle's stan-

apply the brake gently. It should be noted

dard tires. Otherwise, the safety

that installing tire chains on the tire will

and handling of your vehicle may

provide a greater driving force, but will

be adversely affected.

not prevent side skids.

Do not install studded tires without first

✽ NOTICE

checking local, state and municipal regu-

Tire chains are not legal in all states.

lations for possible restrictions against

Check state laws before fitting tire

their use.

chains.

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Chain installation

CAUTION

When installing chains, follow the manu-

•

Make sure the snow chains are

facturer's instructions and mount them as

the correct size and type for your

tightly as you can. Drive slowly with

tires. Incorrect snow chains can

chains installed. If you hear the chains

cause damage to the vehicle body

contacting the body or chassis, stop and

and suspension and may not be

tighten them. If they still make contact,

covered by your vehicle manufac-

slow down until it stops. Remove the

turer warranty. Also, the snow

chains as soon as you begin driving on

chain connecting hooks may be

cleared roads.

damaged from contacting vehicle

components causing the snow

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chains to come loose from the

WARNING

tire. Make sure the snow chains

- Mounting chains

Tire chains

are SAE class “S” certified.

When mounting snow chains, park

Since the sidewalls of radial tires are

•

Always check chain installation

the vehicle on level ground away

thinner, they can be damaged by mount-

for proper mounting after driving

from traffic. Turn on the vehicle

ing some types of snow chains on them.

approximately 0.3 to 0.6 miles (0.5

Hazard Warning flashers and place

Therefore, the use of snow tires is rec-

to 1 km) to ensure safe mounting.

a triangular emergency warning

ommended instead of snow chains. Do

Retighten or remount the chains

device behind the vehicle if avail-

not mount tire chains on vehicles

if they are loose.

able. Always place the vehicle in P

equipped with aluminum wheels; snow

(Park), apply the parking brake and

chains may cause damage to the wheels.

turn off the engine before installing

If snow chains must be used, use wire-

snow chains.

type chains with a thickness of less than

0.47 in (12 mm). Damage to your vehicle

caused by improper snow chain use is

not covered by your vehicle manufactur-

ers warranty.

When using tire chains, install them on

the front tires only.

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Use high quality ethylene glycol

Change to "winter weight" oil if

WARNING - Tire chains

coolant

necessary

•

The use of chains may adversely

Your vehicle is delivered with high quality

In some climates it is recommended that

affect vehicle handling.

ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling

a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be

•

Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h)

system. It is the only type of coolant that

used during cold weather. See section 8

or the chain manufacturer’s rec-

should be used because it helps prevent

for recommendations. If you aren't sure

ommended speed limit, whichev-

corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-

what weight oil you should use, consult

er is lower.

cates the water pump and prevents

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

•

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish

holes, sharp turns, and other

your coolant in accordance with the

Check spark plugs and ignition

road hazards, which may cause

maintenance schedule in section

system

the vehicle to bounce.

Before winter, have your coolant tested to

Inspect your spark plugs as described in

assure that its freezing point is sufficient

•

Avoid sharp turns or locked-

section 7 and replace them if necessary.

wheel braking.

for the temperatures anticipated during

Also check all ignition wiring and compo-

the winter.

nents to be sure they are not cracked,

worn or damaged in any way.

Check battery and cables

CAUTION

Winter puts additional burdens on the

•

Chains that are the wrong size or

battery system. Visually inspect the bat-

improperly installed can damage

tery and cables as described in section

your vehicle's brake lines, sus-

7. The level of charge in your battery can

pension, body and wheels.

be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

•

Stop driving and retighten the

dealer or a service station.

chains any time you hear them

hitting the vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle

To keep locks from freezing

Don't let your parking brake

Carry emergency equipment

freeze

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an

Depending on the severity of the weath-

approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into

Under some conditions your parking

er where you drive your car, you should

the key opening. If a lock is covered with

brake can freeze in the engaged position.

carry appropriate emergency equipment.

ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing

This is most likely to happen when there

Some of the items you may want to carry

fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is

is an accumulation of snow or ice around

include tire chains, tow straps or chains,

frozen internally, you may be able to thaw

or near the rear brakes or if the brakes

flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a

it out by using a heated key. Handle the

are wet. If there is a risk the parking

shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,

heated key with care to avoid injury.

brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-

gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,

ily while you put the shift lever in P (auto-

etc.

matic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear

Use approved window washer

(manual transaxle) and block the rear

anti-freeze in system

wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then

To keep the water in the window washer

release the parking brake.

system from freezing, add an approved

window washer anti-freeze solution in

Don't let ice and snow accumu-

accordance with instructions on the con-

tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is

late underneath

available from an authorized HYUNDAI

Under some conditions, snow and ice

dealer and most auto parts outlets. Do

can build up under the fenders and inter-

not use engine coolant or other types of

fere with the steering. When driving in

anti-freeze as these may damage the

severe winter conditions where this may

paint finish.

happen, you should periodically check

underneath the car to be sure the move-

ment of the front wheels and the steering

components is not obstructed.

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Driving your vehicle

VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

Tire and loading information label

Seating capacity:

The label located on the driver's door

Total : 5 persons

sill gives the original tire size, cold

(Front seat : 2 persons,

tire pressures recommended for your

Rear seat : 3 persons)

vehicle, the number of people that

Seating capacity is the maximum

can be in your vehicle and vehicle

number of occupants including a

capacity weight.

driver, your vehicle may carry.

However, the seating capacity may

be reduced based upon the weight of

Vehicle capacity weight:

all of the occupants, and the weight

904 lbs. (410 kg)

of the cargo being carried.

Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-

Do not overload the vehicle as there

mum combined weight of occupants

is a limit to the total weight, or load

and cargo.

limit including occupants and cargo,

the vehicle can carry.

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Driving your vehicle

Towing capacity:

Steps For Determining Correct Load

5. Determine the combined weight of

We do not recommend using this

Limit -

luggage and cargo being loaded

vehicle for trailer towing.

1. Locate the statement "The com-

on the vehicle. That weight may

bined weight of occupants and

not safely exceed the available

cargo should never exceed XXX

cargo and luggage load capacity

Cargo capacity:

kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's

calculated in Step 4.

The cargo capacity of your vehicle

placard.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-

will increase or decrease depending

2. Determine the combined weight of

er, load from your trailer will be

on the weight and the number of

the driver and passengers that will

transferred to your vehicle. Consult

occupants.

be riding in your vehicle.

this manual to determine how this

reduces the available cargo and

3. Subtract the combined weight of

luggage load capacity of your

the driver and passengers from

vehicle.

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and lug-

✽ NOTICE

gage load capacity. For example, if

We do not recommend using this

the "XXX" amount equals 1400

vehicle for trailer towing.

lbs. and there will be five 150 lb

passengers in your vehicle, the

amount of available cargo and lug-

gage load capacity is 650 lbs.

(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

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Driving your vehicle

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

C190F01JM

C190F02JM

C190F03JM

Item

Description

Total

Item

Description

Total

Item

Description

Total

Vehicle Capacity

1400 lbs

Vehicle Capacity

1400 lbs

Vehicle Capacity

1400 lbs

Weight

(635 kg)

Weight

(635 kg)

Weight

(635 kg)

Subtract Occupant

300 lbs

750 lbs

860 lbs

Weight

(136 kg)

(340 kg)

(390 kg)

150 lbs (68 kg) × 2

150 lbs (68 kg) × 5

172 lbs (78 kg) × 5

Available Cargo and

1100 lbs

Available Cargo and

650 lbs

Available Cargo and

540 lbs

Luggage weight

(499 kg)

Luggage weight

(295 kg)

Luggage weight

(245 kg)

Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight

and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's

capacity weight.

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Driving your vehicle

To find out the actual loads on your

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front and rear axles, you need to go

to a weigh station and weigh your

• Do not load your vehicle any

vehicle.Your dealer can help you with

heavier than the GVWR, either

this. Be sure to spread out your load

the maximum front or rear

equally on both sides of the center-

GAWR and vehicle capacity

line.

weight. If you do, parts,

including tires on your vehicle

can break, and it can change

WARNING - Over loading

the way your vehicle handles

•

Never exceed the GVWR for

and braking ability. This could

your vehicle, the GAWR for

cause you to lose control and

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either the front or rear axle

crash. Also, overloading can

Certification label

and vehicle capacity weight.

shorten the life of your vehi-

Exceeding these ratings can

The certification label is located on

cle.

cause an accident or vehicle

the driver's door sill at the center pil-

damage. You can calculate the

lar.

weight of your load by weigh-

The label will help you decide how

This label shows the maximum

ing the items

(or people)

much cargo and installed equipment

allowable weight of the fully loaded

before putting them in the

your vehicle can carry.

vehicle. This is called the GVWR

vehicle. Be careful not to over-

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The

load your vehicle.

GVWR includes the weight of the

If you carry items inside your vehicle

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vehicle, all occupants, fuel and

- like suitcases, tools, packages, or

cargo.

anything else - they are moving as

This label also tells you the maxi-

fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop

mum weight that can be supported

or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,

by the front and rear axles, called

the items will keep going and can

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

cause an injury if they strike the driv-

er or a passenger.

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Driving your vehicle

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING - Loose cargo

•

Overloading your vehicle can

•

Overloading your vehicle may

Items you carry inside your

cause heat buildup in your

cause damage. Repairs would

vehicle can strike and injure

vehicle's tires and possible

not be covered by your warran-

occupants in a sudden stop or

tire failure that could lead to a

ty. Do not overload your vehicle.

turn, or in a crash.

crash.

•

Using heavier suspension com-

• Put items in the cargo area of

•

Overloading your vehicle can

ponents to get added durability

your vehicle. Try to spread the

cause increased stopping dis-

might not change your weight

weight evenly.

tances that could lead to a

ratings. Ask your dealer to help

• Never stack items, like suit-

crash.

you load your vehicle the right

cases, inside the vehicle

way.

•

A crash resulting from poor

above the tops of the seats.

handling, vehicle damage, tire

• Do not leave an unsecured

failure, or increased stopping

child restraint in your vehicle.

distances could result in seri-

• When you carry something

ous injury or death.

inside the vehicle, secure it.

• Do not drive with a seat folded

down unless necessary.

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Driving your vehicle

VEHICLE WEIGHT

This section will guide you in the proper

Cargo weight

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)

loading of your vehicle, to keep your

This figure includes all weight added to

This is the maximum allowable weight of

loaded vehicle weight within its design

the Base Curb Weight, including cargo

the fully loaded vehicle

(including all

rating capability. Properly loading your

and optional equipment.

options, equipment, passengers and

vehicle will provide maximum return of

cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer-

the vehicle design performance. Before

GAW (Gross axle weight)

tification label located on the driver’s

loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself

door sill.

This is the total weight placed on each

with the following terms for determining

axle (front and rear) - including vehicle

your vehicle's weight ratings, from the

curb weight and all payload.

vehicle's specifications and the certifica-

tion label:

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)

Base curb weight

This is the maximum allowable weight

that can be carried by a single axle (front

This is the weight of the vehicle including

a full tank of fuel and all standard equip-

or rear). These numbers are shown on

ment. It does not include passengers,

the certification label.

cargo, or optional equipment.

The total load on each axle must never

exceed its GAWR.

Vehicle curb weight

This is the weight of your new vehicle

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)

when you picked it up from your dealer

This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual

plus any aftermarket equipment.

Cargo Weight plus passengers.

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What to do in an emergency

ROAD WARNING

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

WHILE DRIVING

It should be used whenever emergency

repairs are being made or when the vehi-

If the engine stalls at a crossroad

cle is stopped near the edge of a road-

or crossing

way.

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

Depress the flasher switch with the igni-

crossing, set the shift lever in the N

tion switch in any position. The flasher

(Neutral) position and then push the vehi-

switch is located in the center console

cle to a safe place.

switch panel. All turn signal lights will

flash simultaneously.

If you have a flat tire while driving

• The hazard warning flasher operates

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

whether your vehicle is running or not.

1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal

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and let the car slow down while driving

• The turn signals do not work when the

Hazard warning flasher

hazard flasher is on.

straight ahead. Do not apply the brakes

immediately or attempt to pull off the

The hazard warning flasher serves as a

• Care must be taken when using the

road as this may cause a loss of con-

warning to other drivers to exercise

hazard warning flasher while the vehi-

trol. When the car has slowed to such

extreme caution when approaching,

cle is being towed.

a speed that it is safe to do so, brake

overtaking, or passing your vehicle.

carefully and pull off the road. Drive off

the road as far as possible and park on

firm, level ground. If you are on a divid-

ed highway, do not park in the median

area between the two traffic lanes.

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn on

If engine doesn't turn over or

If engine turns over normally but

your emergency hazard flashers, set

turns over slowly

does not start

the parking brake and put the transaxle

1. If your vehicle has an automatic

1. Check fuel level.

in P (automatic transaxle) or reverse

transaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N

2. With the ignition switch in the LOCK

(manual transaxle).

(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emer-

position, check all connectors at igni-

3. Have all passengers get out of the car.

gency brake is set.

tion coils and spark plugs. Reconnect

Be sure they all get out on the side of

2. Check the battery connections to be

any that may be disconnected or

the car that is away from traffic.

sure they are clean and tight.

loose.

4. When changing a flat tire, follow the

3. Turn on the interior light. If the light

3. If the engine still does not start, call an

instruction provided later in this sec-

dims or goes out when you operate the

authorized HYUNDAI dealer or seek

tion.

starter, the battery is discharged.

other qualified assistance.

4. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start

If engine stalls while driving

it. See instructions for "Jump starting".

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off the

road to a safe place.

WARNING

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

If the engine will not start, do not

3. Try to start the engine again. If your

push or pull the vehicle to start it.

vehicle will not start, contact an

This could result in a collision or

authorized HYUNDAI dealer or seek

cause other damage. In addition,

other qualified assistance.

push or pull starting may cause the

catalytic converter to be over-

loaded and create a fire hazard.

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What to do in an emergency

EMERGENCY STARTING

Jumper Cables

Jump starting

WARNING - Battery

Jump starting can be dangerous if done

incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to

•

Keep all flames or sparks away

yourself or damage to your vehicle or

from the battery. The battery pro-

battery, follow the jump starting proce-

duces hydrogen gas which may

dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-

explode if exposed to flame or

mend that you have a competent techni-

sparks.

cian or towing service jump start your

If these instructions are not fol-

Booster

vehicle.

lowed exactly, serious personal

battery

injury and damage to the vehicle

Jumper

may occur! If you are not sure

terminal

CAUTION

how to follow this procedure,

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Use only a 12-volt jumper system.

seek qualified

assistance.

You can damage a 12-volt starting

Connect cables in numerical order and

Automobile batteries contain sul-

motor, ignition system, and other

disconnect in reverse order.

furic acid. This is poisonous and

electrical parts beyond repair by

highly corrosive. When jump

use of a 24-volt power supply (either

starting, wear protective glasses

two 12-volt batteries in series or a

and be careful not to get acid on

24-volt motor generator set).

yourself, your clothing or on the

car.

•

Do not attempt to jump start the

vehicle if the discharged battery

WARNING - Battery

is frozen or if the electrolyte level

Never attempt to check the elec-

is low; the battery may rupture or

trolyte level of the battery as this

explode.

may cause the battery to rupture or

explode causing serious injury.

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What to do in an emergency

Jump starting procedure

Do not allow the jumper cables to con-

Push-starting

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-

tact anything except the correct battery

Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicle

volt and that its negative terminal is

terminals or the correct ground. Do not

should not be push-started because it

grounded.

lean over the battery when making

might damage the emission control sys-

connections.

2. If the booster battery is in another

tem.

vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to

Vehicles equipped with automatic

touch.

transaxle cannot be push-started.

CAUTION - Battery cables

3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical

Follow the directions in this section for

Do not connect the jumper cable

loads.

jump-starting.

from the negative terminal of the

4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact

booster battery to the negative ter-

sequence shown in the illustration.

minal of the discharged battery.

First connect one end of a jumper

This can cause the discharged bat-

WARNING

cable to the positive terminal of the

tery to overheat and crack, releas-

Never tow a vehicle to start it

discharged battery (1), then connect

ing battery acid.

because the sudden surge forward

the other end to the positive terminal

when the engine starts could cause

on the booster battery (2). Proceed to

a collision with the tow vehicle.

connect one end of the other jumper

5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

cable to the negative terminal of the

booster battery and let it run at 2,000

booster battery (3), then the other end

rpm, then start the engine of the vehi-

to a solid, stationary, metallic point (for

cle with the discharged battery.

example, the engine lifting bracket)

If the cause of your battery discharging is

away from the battery (4). Do not con-

not apparent, you should have your vehi-

nect it to or near any part that moves

cle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

when the engine is cranked.

dealer.

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

If your temperature gauge indicates over-

4. Check to see if the water pump drive

6. If you cannot find the cause of the

heating, you experience a loss of power,

belt is missing. If it is not missing,

overheating, wait until the engine tem-

or hear loud pinging or knocking, the

check to see that it is tight. If the drive

perature has returned to normal. Then,

engine is probably too hot. If this hap-

belt seems to be satisfactory, check for

if coolant has been lost, carefully add

pens, you should:

coolant leaking from the radiator,

coolant to the reservoir to bring the

hoses or under the car. (If the air con-

fluid level in the reservoir up to the

ditioning had been in use, it is normal

halfway mark.

1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it

for cold water to be draining from it

is safe to do so.

7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for

when you stop.)

2. Place the shift lever in P (automatic

further signs of overheating. If over-

transaxle) or neutral (manual transaxle)

heating happens again, call an author-

and set the parking brake. If the air con-

ized HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

WARNING

ditioning is on, turn it off.

While the engine is running, keep

3. If engine coolant is running out under

hair, hands and clothing away from

CAUTION

the car or steam is coming out from

moving parts such as the fan and

Serious loss of coolant indicates

the hood, stop the engine. Do not open

drive belts to prevent injury.

there is a leak in the cooling system

the hood until the coolant has stopped

running or the steaming has stopped.

and this should be checked as soon

If there is no visible loss of engine

5. If the water pump drive belt is broken

as possible by an authorized

coolant and no steam, leave the

or engine coolant is leaking out, stop

HYUNDAI dealer.

engine running and check to be sure

the engine immediately and call the

the engine cooling fan is operating. If

nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer

the fan is not running, turn the engine

for assistance.

off.

WARNING

Do not remove the radiator cap

when the engine is hot. This may

result in coolant being blown out of

the opening and cause serious

burns.

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