2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid came out as a fuel-efficient and eco-friendly midsize car that combined modern technology and hybrid powertrain innovations in a way that was seamless. With its sleek appearance, the Sonata Hybrid turned heads on the road and showed that Hyundai cared about both looks and the environment. Inside, the car had a number of high-tech features and materials that made driving comfortable and easy to do. The hybrid system in the 2017 Sonata Hybrid was designed to maximize fuel efficiency, making it a good choice for drivers who care about the environment and want to lower their carbon footprint. This hybrid sedan was a smart choice in the competitive midsize sedan market because it had a good mix of style, performance, and environmental awareness.

Air Bag Warning Labels

Air bag warning labels, required by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), are attached to alert the driver and passengers of potential risks of the air bag system. Be sure to read all of the information about the air bags that are installed on your vehicle in this Owners Manual.

ACCESSING YOUR VEHICLE

Remote Key (if equipped)
Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key, which you can use to lock or unlock a door (and trunk) and even start the engine.

1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Trunk Unlock
4. Panic

Locking
To lock :

1. Close all doors, engine hood and trunk.
2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on the remote key.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once if the lock button is pressed once more within four seconds.
4. Make sure the doors are locked by checking the position of the door lock button inside the vehicle.

Information
After locking the doors, if you press the Door Lock button again within four seconds, the hazard warning lights will blink and the horn will sound one time to confirm that the doors are locked.

WARNING
Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Unattended children could place the key in the ignition switch and may operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious injury or death.

Unlocking
To unlock:

1. Press the Door Unlock button (2) on the remote key.
2. The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two times. If you press the Door Unlock button again within four seconds, then all the doors will unlock.

Information
After unlocking the doors, the doors will lock automatically after 30 seconds unless a door is opened.

Trunk unlocking
To unlock:

1. Press the Trunk Unlock button (3) on the remote key for more than one second.
2. The hazard warning lights will blink two times. Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk will lock automatically.

Information

• After unlocking the trunk, the trunk will lock automatically.
• The word “HOLD” is written on the button to inform you that you must press and hold the button for more than one second.

Panic button
Press the Panic button (4) for more than one second. The horn sounds and hazard warning lights flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel the panic mode, press any button on the remote key.

Start-up
For more information, refer to the “Key Ignition Switch” section in chapter 5.

NOTICE
To prevent damaging the remote key:

• Keep the remote key away from water or any liquid and fire. If the inside of the remote key gets damp (due to drinks or moisture), or is heated, internal circuit may malfunction, excluding the car from the warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the remote key.
• Protect the remote key from extreme temperatures.

Mechanical key
If the remote key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the door by using the mechanical key

Press the release button then the key will unfold automatically. To fold the key, fold the key manually while pressing the release button.

Remote key precautions
The remote key will not work if any of the following occur:

• The key is in the ignition switch.
• You exceed the operating distance limit (about 90 feet [30 m]).
• The remote key battery is weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The remote key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the remote key.

When the remote key does not work correctly, open and close the door with the mechanical key. If you have a problem with the remote key contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. If the remote key is in close proximity to your mobile phone, the signal could be blocked by your mobile phones normal operational signals. This is especially important when the phone is active such as making and receiving calls, text messaging, and/or sending/receiving emails. Avoid placing the remote key and your mobile phone in the same pants or jacket pocket and always try to maintain an adequate distance between the two devices.

Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following three conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

NOTICE
Keep the remote key away from electromagnetic materials that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

Battery replacement
If the remote key is not working properly, try replacing the battery with a new one.

Battery Type: CR2032
To replace the battery:

1. Pry open the rear cover of the remote key.
2. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the battery position is correct.
3. Reinstall the rear cover of the remote key.

If you suspect your remote key might have sustained some damage, or you feel your remote key is not working correctly contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Information
An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human health. Dispose the battery according to your local law(s) and regulation.

Smart Key (if equipped)

Your HYUNDAI uses a Smart Key, which you can use to lock or unlock a door (and trunk) and even start the engine.

1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Trunk Unlock
4. Panic

Locking

To lock :

1. Close all doors, engine hood and trunk.
2. Either press the door handle button or press the Door Lock button (1) on the smart key.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once.
4. Make sure the doors are locked by checking the position of the door lock button inside the vehicle.

Information
The door handle button will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the outside door handle. Even though you press the outside door handle button, the doors will not lock and the chime will sound for three seconds if any of the following occur:

• The Smart Key is in the vehicle.
• The Engine Start/Stop button is in ACC or ON position.
• Any door except the trunk is open.

WARNING
Do not leave the Smart Key in your vehicle with unsupervised children. Unattended children could press the Engine Start/ Stop button and may operate power windows or other controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in serious injury or death.

Unlocking
To unlock:

1. Carry the Smart Key.
2. Either press the driver’s outside door handle button or press the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key.
3. The driver’s door will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two times. If you press the driver’s outside door handle button or Door Unlock button on the smart key again within four seconds, then all the doors will unlock.

Information

• The door handle button will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the outside door handle and other people can also open the doors.
• If you press the front passenger’s outside door handle, while carrying the Smart Key, all doors will unlock.
• After unlocking the doors, the doors will lock automatically after 30 seconds unless a door is opened.

Trunk opening
To open:

1. Carry the smart key.
2. Either press the trunk handle button or press and hold the Trunk Unlock button (3) on the smart key for more than one second.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink two times. Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk will lock automatically.

Information
The trunk handle button will only operate when the smart key is within 28 inches (0.7 m) from the trunk handle.

Panic button
Press the Panic button (4) and hold for more than one second. The horn sounds and hazard warning lights blink for about 30 seconds. To cancel the panic mode, press any button on the Smart Key.

Start-up
You can start the engine without inserting the key. For more information, refer to the “Engine Start/Stop Button” section in chapter 5.

NOTICE
To prevent damaging the smart key:

• Keep the smart key away from water or any liquid and fire. If theinside of the smart key gets damp (due to drinks or moisture), or is heated, internal circuit may malfunction, excluding the car from the warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the smart key.
• Protect the smart key from extreme temperatures.

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