2008 Hyundai Sonata Owners Manual

User and Operator’s Manual for 2008 Hyundai Sonata. Engine type:

• 2.4 L 4-Cylinder, In-line DOHC
• 3.3 L 6-Cylinder, V-type DOHC

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Table of contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features of your Hyundai
driving your Hyundai
what to do in an emergency corrosion prevention & appearance care
Vehicle maintenance requirements
Do-it-yourself maintenance
Emission control systems
Consumer information, reporting safety defects & binding arbitration of warranty Claims vehicle specifications
Index

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (I)

1. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Switch
2. Power Adjustable Pedals Switch (If Installed)
3. Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch)
4. Hood Release Lever
5. Steering Wheel Tilt Lever (If Installed)
6. Front Seat Warmer (If Installed)
7. Power Outlet (If Installed)
8. Ashtray
9. Cigarette Lighter
10.Digital Clock
11.”PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” Indicator (If Installed) 12.Hazard Warning Switch
!CAUTION: When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster, instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (II)

1. Fuse Box
2. Multi Box
3. Instrument Cluster
4. Multi-Function Light/Front Fog Light Switch
5. Audio Remote Control Switch (If Installed)
6. Horn and Driver’s Airbag
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
8. Cruise Control Switch
9. Audio System (If Installed)
10. Passenger’s Airbag
11. Glove Box
12. Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel 13. Shift Lever
14. Parking Brake Lever
15. Drink Holder
16. Center Console
YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

SRS (Airbag) Warning Light Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Turn Signal Indicator Lights Check Engine – Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat Belt Reminder Light and Chime ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If Installed)
High Beam Indicator Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Lights
Front Fog Light Indicator Light (If Installed) Cruise Indicator Light
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light Cruise SET Indicator Light
Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
Trunk Lid Open Warning Light Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
Low Tire Pressure Telltale (If Installed)
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Telltale (If Installed)
Door Ajar Warning Light * More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-52.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

Fuel Recommendations. 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai. 1-3 1Keys. 1-3
Door Locks. 1-4
Theft-Alarm System. 1-8
Windows.1-11
Seats.1-14
Seat Belts.1-21
Child Restraint System.1-28
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG)
System (SRS).1-36
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights.1-50
Warning and Indicator Lights.1-52
Trip Computer.1-59
Multi-Function Light Switch.1-62 1Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch.1-65
Sunroof.1-71
Mirror.1-78
Homelink Mirror.1-80
Hood Release.1-90
Cruise Control.1-94
Heating and Cooling Control.1-98
Antenna. 1-115
Stereo Sound System. 1-116
Audio System. 1-119

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Publisher: Hyundai Motor America