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Hyundai Sonata Turbo (2011 year). Manual - part 14

Driving your vehicle

Starting the engine

CAUTION

WARNING

If the engine stalls while you are in

The engine will start only when the

WARNING

motion, do not attempt to move the

smart key is in the vehicle. Never

Always wear appropriate shoes

shift lever to the P (Park) position. If

allow children or any person who is

when operating your vehicle.

traffic and road conditions permit,

unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch

Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski

you may put the shift lever in the

the engine start/stop button or

boots, etc.) may interfere with your

N(Neutral) position while the vehi-

related parts.

ability to use the brake and acceler-

cle is still moving and press the

ator pedal.

engine start/stop button in an

attempt to restart the engine.

1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside

the vehicle.

•

Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,

2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly

if it is far away from you, the engine

applied.

may not start.

3. Place the shift lever in the P(Park)

•

When the engine start/stop button is in

position.

the ACC or ON position, if any door is

4. Depress the brake pedal.

open, the system checks for the smart

5. Press the engine start/stop button.

key. If the smart key is not in the vehi-

6. In extremely cold weather

(below

-

cle, the warning, "Key is not in vehicle"

18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle has not

will come on, and if all doors are

been operated for several days, let the

closed, the chime will also sound for

engine warm up without depressing

about 5 seconds. The indicator will turn

the accelerator.

off while the vehicle is moving. Keep

Whether the engine is cold or warm, it

the smart key in the vehicle when

should be started without depressing

using the ACC position or if the vehicle

the accelerator.

engine is on.

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Driving your vehicle

CAUTION

•

Do not press the engine

start/stop button for more than 5

seconds except when the stop

lamp fuse is disconnected.

•

When you eject the smart key

from the smart key holder, press

the smart key inward and pull it

out. If you pull out the smart key

forcibly without first pushing the

smart key, the smart key holder

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may be damaged and couldn’t

operate normally.

✽ NOTICE

• If the battery is weak or the smart key

does not work correctly, you can start

the engine by inserting the smart key

into the smart key holder. To eject the

smart key from the smart key holder,

press the smart key inward past the

detent and then pull the key outward.

• When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you

can't start the engine normally.

Replace the fuse with a new one. If you

are not able to replace the fuse, you

can start the engine by pressing the

engine start/stop button for 10 seconds

with the engine start/stop button in the

ACC mode. Always depress the brake

pedal before starting the engine.

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Driving your vehicle

MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Manual transaxle operation

CAUTION

The manual transaxle has

6 forward

gears.

•

When downshifting from fifth

gear to fourth gear, caution

This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift

should be taken not to inadver-

knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized

tently press the shift lever side-

in all forward gears so shifting to either a

ways in such a manner that the

higher or a lower gear is easily accom-

second gear is engaged. Such a

plished.

drastic downshift may cause the

To shift gears, press the clutch pedal

engine speed to increase to the

down fully, select the desired gear with

point that the tachometer will

the gearshift lever, and release the clutch

enter the red-zone. Such over-

pedal slowly.

revving of the engine and

The shift lever must be returned to the

transaxle may possibly cause

The shift lever can be moved into any of

neutral position before shifting into R

engine damage.

the forward gears without pulling the

(Reverse). The ring (1) located below the

•

Do not downshift more than 2

ring (1).

shift knob must be pulled upward while

gears or downshift the gear when

moving the shift lever to the R (Reverse)

The ring (1) must be pulled while mov-

the engine is running at high

position.

ing the shift lever into reverse.

speed

(5,000 RPM or higher).

Make sure the vehicle is completely

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Such a downshifting may damage

stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).

the engine.

Never operate the engine with the

tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.

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Driving your vehicle

• During cold weather, shifting may be

Using the clutch

difficult until the transaxle lubricant is

WARNING

The clutch should be depressed all the

warmed up. This is normal and not

•

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

way to the floor before shifting, then

harmful to the transaxle.

always set the parking brake fully

released slowly. The clutch pedal should

• If you've come to a complete stop and

and shut the engine off. Then

always be fully released while driving. Do

it's hard to shift into 1st or R (Reverse),

make sure the transaxle is shifted

not rest your foot on the clutch pedal

leave the shift lever in the neutral posi-

into 1st gear when the vehicle is

while driving. This can cause unneces-

tion and release the clutch. Depress

parked on a level or uphill grade,

sary wear. Do not partially engage the

the clutch pedal back down, and then

and shifted into R (Reverse) on a

clutch to hold the vehicle on an incline.

shift into 1st or R (Reverse) gear posi-

downhill grade. Unexpected and

This causes unnecessary wear. Use the

tion.

sudden vehicle movement can

foot brake or parking brake to hold the

occur if these precautions are not

vehicle on an incline. Do not operate the

followed in the order identified.

clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly.

CAUTION

•

To avoid premature clutch wear

Downshifting

and damage, do not drive with

your foot resting on the clutch

It is important to downshift when you

pedal. Also, don’t use the clutch

must slow down in heavy traffic or while

to hold the vehicle stopped on an

driving up or down steep hills.

uphill grade, while waiting for a

Downshifting reduces the chance of

traffic light, etc.

stalling and gives better acceleration.

When the vehicle is traveling down steep

•

Do not use the shift lever as a

hills, downshifting helps maintain safe

handrest during driving, as this

speed and prolongs brake life.

can result in premature wear of

the transaxle shift forks.

•

When operating the clutch pedal,

press the clutch pedal down fully.

If you don't press the clutch pedal

fully, the clutch may be damaged

or noise may occur.

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Driving your vehicle

Good driving practices

•

Never take the vehicle out of gear and

WARNING

coast down a hill. This is extremely

•

Always buckle-up! In a collision,

hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in

an unbelted occupant is signifi-

gear.

cantly more likely to be seriously

•

Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

injured or killed than a properly

cause them to overheat and malfunc-

belted occupant.

tion. Instead, when you are driving

•

Avoid high speeds when corner-

down a long hill, shift to a lower gear.

ing or turning.

When you do this, engine braking will

•

Do not make quick steering

help slow down the vehicle.

wheel movements, such as sharp

•

Slow down before shifting to a lower

lane changes or fast, sharp turns.

gear. This will help avoid over-revving

•

The risk of rollover is greatly

the engine, which can cause damage.

increased if you lose control of

•

Slow down when you encounter cross

your vehicle at highway speeds.

winds. This gives you much better con-

•

Loss of control often occurs if

trol of your vehicle.

two or more wheels drop off the

•

Be sure the vehicle is completely

roadway and the driver over-

stopped before you attempt to shift into

steers to reenter the roadway.

R (Reverse). The transaxle can be

•

In the event your vehicle leaves

damaged if you do not. To shift into R

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

(Reverse), depress the clutch, move

Instead, slow down before pulling

the shift lever to neutral, wait three sec-

back into the travel lanes.

onds, then shift to the R

(Reverse)

•

Never exceed posted speed lim-

position.

its.

•

Exercise extreme caution when driving

on a slippery surface. Be especially

careful when braking, accelerating or

shifting gears. On a slippery surface,

an abrupt change in vehicle speed can

cause the drive wheels to lose traction

and the vehicle to go out of control.

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Driving your vehicle

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

Automatic transaxle operation

The automatic transaxle has 6 forward

speeds and one reverse speed. The indi-

vidual speeds are selected automatically,

depending on the position of the shift

lever.

To move the shift lever from the P (Park)

position, the brake pedal must be

depressed and the lock release button

+ (UP)

must be pressed.

✽ NOTICE

The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if

the battery has been disconnected, may

be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal

condition, and the shifting sequence will

- (DOWN)

adjust after shifts are cycled a few times

by the TCM

(Transaxle Control

Module) or PCM (Powertrain Control

Module).

Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button (1) when shifting, if your vehicle

is equipped shift lock system.

The lock release button (1) must be depressed while moving the shift lever.

The shift lever can be shifted without depressing the lock release button (1).

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For smooth operation, depress the brake

Transaxle ranges

pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a

CAUTION

The indicator in the instrument cluster

forward or reverse gear.

•

To avoid damage to your

displays the shift lever position when the

transaxle, do not accelerate the

ignition switch is in the ON position.

engine in R (Reverse) or any for-

WARNING - Automatic

ward gear position with the

P (Park)

transaxle

brakes on.

Always come to a complete stop before

•

Always check the surrounding

•

When stopped on an incline, do

shifting into P (Park). This position locks

areas near your vehicle for peo-

not hold the vehicle stationary

the transaxle and prevents the drive

ple, especially children, before

with engine power. Use the serv-

wheels from rotating.

shifting a car into D (Drive) or R

ice brake or the parking brake.

(Reverse).

•

Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P

•

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

(Park) into D

(Drive), or R

WARNING

always make sure the shift lever

(Reverse) when the engine is

• Shifting into P (Park) while the

is in the P (Park) position; then

above idle speed.

vehicle is in motion will cause the

set the parking brake fully and

drive wheels to lock which will

shut the engine off. Unexpected

cause you to lose control of the

and sudden vehicle movement

vehicle.

can occur if these precautions

• Do not use the P (Park) position

are not followed in the order iden-

in place of the parking brake.

tified.

Always make sure the shift lever

is latched in the P (Park) position

and set the parking brake fully.

• Never leave a child unattended in

a vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle

R (Reverse)

N (Neutral)

CAUTION

Use this position to drive the vehicle

The wheels and transaxle are not

The transaxle may be damaged if

backward.

engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even

you shift into P

(Park) while the

on the slightest incline unless the parking

vehicle is in motion.

brake or service brakes are applied.

CAUTION

Always come to a complete stop

D (Drive)

before shifting into or out of R

(Reverse); you may damage the

This is the normal forward driving posi-

transaxle if you shift into R

tion. The transaxle will automatically shift

(Reverse) while the vehicle is in

through a 6-gear sequence, providing the

motion, except as explained in

best fuel economy and power.

“Rocking the vehicle” in this sec-

tion.

For extra power when passing another

vehicle or climbing grades, depress the

accelerator fully, at which time the

transaxle will automatically downshift to

the next lower gear.

✽ NOTICE

Always come to a complete stop before

shifting into D (Drive).

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Driving your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

•

In sports mode, the driver must exe-

cute upshifts in accordance with road

conditions, taking care to keep the

engine speed below the red zone.

•

In sports mode, only the 6 forward

gears can be selected. To reverse or

park the vehicle, move the shift lever

+ (UP)

to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position

Sports mode

as required.

- (DOWN)

•

In sports mode, downshifts are made

automatically when the vehicle slows

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down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear

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Sports mode

is automatically selected.

Paddle shifter (if equipped)

•

In sports mode, when the engine rpm

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in

The paddle shifter is available when the

approaches the red zone, the transaxle

motion, sports mode is selected by push-

shift lever is in the D position or the sport

will upshift automatically.

ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-

mode.

•

To maintain the required levels of

tion into the manual gate. To return to D

vehicle performance and safety, the

(Drive) range operation, push the shift

system may not execute certain

lever back into the main gate.

gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-

ated.

In sports mode, moving the shift lever

•

When driving on a slippery road,

backwards and forwards will allow you to

push the shift lever forward into the

make gearshifts rapidly.

+(up) position. This causes the

Up (+)

: Push the lever forward once to

transaxle to shift into the 2nd gear

shift up one gear.

which is better for smooth driving on

Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once

a slippery road. Push the shift lever to

to shift down one gear.

the -(down) side to shift back to the 1st

gear.

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Driving your vehicle

With the shift lever in the D position

Shift lock system

The paddle shifter can operate when the

For your safety, the automatic transaxle

vehicle speed is more than 10km/h.

has a shift lock system which prevents

Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to

shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N

shift up or down one gear and the system

(Neutral) into R

(Reverse) unless the

changes from automatic mode to manual

brake pedal is depressed.

mode.

To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N

If the vehicle speed is lower than 10km/h,

(Neutral) into R (Reverse):

if you depress the accelerator pedal for

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

more than 7 seconds or if you shift the

2. Start the engine or turn the ignition

shift lever from D to sport mode and shift

switch to the ON position.

it from sport mode to D again, the system

3. Move the shift lever.

will change from manual mode to auto-

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If

the brake pedal is repeatedly

matic mode.

Shift-lock override

depressed and released with the shift

lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering

If the shift lever cannot be moved from

With the shift lever in the sport mode

the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into R

noise near the shift lever may be heard.

Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to

(Reverse) position with the brake pedal

This is a normal condition.

shift up or down one gear.

depressed, continue depressing the

brake, then do the following:

✽ NOTICE

WARNING

1. Carefully remove the cap (1) covering

Always fully depress the brake

the shift-lock access hole.

If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters

at the same time, you can't shift the gear.

pedal before and while shifting out

2. Insert a key (or screwdriver) into the

of the P (Park) position into anoth-

access hole and press down on the

er position to avoid inadvertent

key (or screwdriver).

motion of the vehicle which could

3. Move the shift lever.

injure persons in or around the car.

4. Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer immedi-

ately.

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Driving your vehicle

BRAKE SYSTEM

Power brakes

In the event of brake failure

WARNING - Brakes

If service brakes fail to operate while the

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes

that adjust automatically through normal

•

Do not drive with your foot rest-

vehicle is in motion, you can make an

usage.

ing on the brake pedal. This will

emergency stop with the parking brake.

In the event that the power-assisted

create abnormal high brake tem-

The stopping distance, however, will be

brakes lose power because of a stalled

peratures, excessive brake lining

much greater than normal.

engine or some other reason, you can

and pad wear, and increased

still stop your vehicle by applying greater

stopping distances.

WARNING - Parking brake

force to the brake pedal than you nor-

•

When descending a long or steep

Applying the parking brake while

mally would. The stopping distance, how-

hill, shift to a lower gear and

the vehicle is moving at normal

ever, will be longer.

avoid continuous application of

speeds can cause a sudden loss of

When the engine is not running, the

the brakes. Continuous brake

control of the vehicle. If you must

reserve brake power is partially depleted

application will cause the brakes

use the parking brake to stop the

each time the brake pedal is applied. Do

to overheat and could result in a

vehicle, use great caution in apply-

not pump the brake pedal when the

temporary loss of braking per-

ing the brake.

power assist has been interrupted.

formance.

Pump the brake pedal only when neces-

•

Wet brakes may impair the vehi-

sary to maintain steering control on slip-

cle’s ability to safely slow down;

pery surfaces.

the vehicle may also pull to one

side when the brakes are applied.

Applying the brakes lightly will

indicate whether they have been

affected in this way. Always test

your brakes in this fashion after

driving through deep water. To

dry the brakes, apply them lightly

while maintaining a safe forward

speed until brake performance

returns to normal.

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Driving your vehicle

Disc brakes wear indicator

Your vehicle has disc brakes.

CAUTION

When your brake pads are worn and new

• To avoid costly brake repairs, do

pads are required, you will hear a high-

not continue to drive with worn

pitched warning sound from your front

brake pads.

brakes or rear brakes. You may hear this

• Always replace the front or rear

sound come and go or it may occur

brake pads as pairs.

whenever you depress the brake pedal.

Please remember that some driving con-

ditions or climates may cause a brake

WARNING - Brake wear

squeal when you first apply (or lightly

apply) the brakes. This is normal and

This brake wear warning sound

does not indicate a problem with your

means your vehicle needs service.

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brakes.

If you ignore this audible warning,

Parking brake

you will eventually lose braking

Applying the parking brake

performance, which could lead to a

■ Foot type

serious accident.

To engage the parking brake, first apply

the foot brake and then depress the park-

ing brake pedal down as far as possible.

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Driving your vehicle

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■ Hand type

Releasing the parking brake

■ Hand type

To engage the parking brake, first apply

■ Foot type

To release the parking brake, first apply

the foot brake and then pull up the park-

To release the parking brake, depress

the foot brake and pull up the parking

ing brake lever as far as possible.

the parking brake pedal a second time

brake lever slightly. Secondly press the

while applying the foot brake. The pedal

release button (1) and lower the parking

In addition it is recommended that when

will automatically extend to the fully

brake lever (2) while holding the button.

parking the vehicle on an incline, the shift

released position.

lever should be in the appropriate low

gear on manual transaxle vehicles or in

the P

(Park) position on automatic

transaxle vehicles.

CAUTION

Driving with the parking brake

applied will cause excessive brake

pad and brake rotor wear.

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If the parking brake does not release or

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

does not release all the way, have the

system checked by an authorized

WARNING

HYUNDAI dealer.

ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-

dents due to improper or danger-

WARNING

ous driving maneuvers. Even

•

To prevent unintentional move-

though vehicle control is improved

ment when stopped and leaving

during emergency braking, always

the vehicle, do not use the

maintain a safe distance between

gearshift lever in place of the

you and objects ahead. Vehicle

parking brake. Set the parking

speeds should always be reduced

brake AND make sure the

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during extreme road conditions.

gearshift lever is securely posi-

The braking distance for cars

Check the brake warning light by turning

tioned in

1st

(First) gear or R

equipped with an anti-lock braking

the ignition switch ON (do not start the

(Reverse) for manual transaxle

system

(or Electronic Stability

engine). This light will be illuminated when

equipped vehicles and in P (Park)

Control system) may be longer than

the parking brake is applied with the igni-

for automatic transaxle equipped

for those without it in the following

tion switch in the START or ON position.

vehicles.

road conditions.

Before driving, be sure the parking brake

•

Never allow anyone who is unfa-

During these conditions the vehicle

is fully released and the brake warning

miliar with the vehicle to touch

should be driven at reduced

light is off.

the parking brake. If the parking

speeds:

If the brake warning light remains on after

brake is released unintentionally,

• Rough, gravel or snow-covered

the parking brake is released while the

serious injury may occur.

roads.

engine is running, there may be a mal-

•

All vehicles should always have

• With tire chains installed.

function in the brake system. Immediate

the parking brake fully engaged

attention is necessary.

(Continued)

when parking to avoid inadver-

If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-

tent movement of the vehicle

cle immediately. If that is not possible,

which can injure occupants or

use extreme caution while operating the

pedestrians.

vehicle and only continue to drive the

vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-

tion or repair shop.

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