2006 Hyundai Sonata Owners Manual

BINDING ARBITRATION (U.S.A only)

I140A01A-AAT Any claim or dispute you may have related to your vehicle's warranty or the duties contemplated under the warranty, including claims related to the refund or partial refund of your vehicle's purchase price (excluding personal injury or prod- uct liability claims), shall be resolved by binding arbitration. Binding arbitra- tion shall be administered by and through the National Arbitration Forum (NAF) or the American Arbitration Association (AAA), under the Code of Procedure of the entity you select. You will not be responsible for paying filing and hearing fees above $275.00. All other arbitration costs shall be borne by Hyundai Motor America. You are not responsible to pay any of the costs Hyundai incurs.

CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS & BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS

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This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall not deprive you of any remedies avail- able to you under applicable law. The parties are waiving their right to seek remedies in court, including the right to a jury trial. This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. sections 1-16. Judgment upon any award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. You may revoke this Arbitration Agree- ment by (1) written notice or (2) elec- tronic notice. Written notice must be delivered (via certified mail) to Hyundai Motor America, Attn: Consumer Af- fairs, 10550 Talbert Avenue, P.O. Box 20849, Fountain Valley, CA 92728-0849. Electronic notice must be submitted at the following website address: http:// warranty-arbitration.hyundaiUSA.com. Notice must be received within 90 days after you purchase your vehicle.

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

Measurement ................................................................ 9-2
Engine ........................................................................... 9-3
Lubrication Chart ........................................................... 9-4

9 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

J010A03NF-AAT MEASUREMENT

ITEM

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height

Wheel base

Wheel tread

J020A01NF-AAT POWER STEERING

Type

Wheel free play

Rack stroke

Oil pump type

J060A01NF-AAT FUEL SYSTEM

Front

Rear

in.(mm)

2.4L/3.3L

189.9 (4800)

72.1 (1832)

58.0 (1475)

107.4 (2730)

61.61 (1565)

61.02 (1550)

J030A01NF-AAT TIRE

Standard

Option

Spare

J040A01NF-GAT ELECTRICAL

Item

Battery

P215/60R16

P225/50R17

T125/80D16 (Temporary)

2.4L

3.3L

MF68AH

Alternator

110A (13.5V)

130A (13.5V)

Rack and pinion

0 ~ 1.18 in. (0 ~ 30 mm)

5.90 in. (150 mm)

Vane type

J050A01NF-AAT BRAKE

Type

Dual hydraulic with brake booster

Front brake type

Ventilated disc

Rear brake type

Disc type

Fuel tank capacity

17.7us.gal (14.7 imp.gal, 67 liter)

Parking brake

Cable operated on rear wheel

ENGINE

J070A02NF-AAT

ITEMS

Engine Type

Bore x Stroke in.(mm)

Displacement cu.in.(cc)

Firing order

Valve clearance (cold engine)

Idle speed (rpm)

Ignition timing (Base)

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

2.4L

4-Cyl., In-line DOHC

3.46 x 3.81 (88 x 97)

143.9(2,359)

1 - 3 - 4 - 2

3.3L

6-Cyl., V-type DOHC

3.62 x 3.29 (92.0 x 83.8)

203.9 (3,342)

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

Intake

Exhaust

0.006 ~ 0.009 in. (0.17 ~ 0.23 mm)

0.01 ~ 0.012 in. (0.27 ~ 0.33 mm)

650 ± 100

BTDC 8° ± 5°

620 ± 100

BTDC 10° ± 5°

9 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

LUBRICATION CHART

J080A03NF-AAT

Item

Engine Oil

Recommends

Oil & Grease Standard

Quantity (Us. qts)(Imp. qts, Liter)

API SJ, SL

or ABOVE,

SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 (ALL TEMP. RANGE)

ILSAC GF-3

SAE 10W-30 (ABOVE 0°F(-18°C))

or ABOVE

Drain and refill (With oil filter);

2.4L : 4.54 (3.78, 4.3)

3.3L : 6.02 (5.02, 5.7)

Transaxle

Manual

HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4)

2.0 (1.67, 1.9)

Automatic

HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other

2.4L : 8.24 (6.86, 7.8)

brands meeting the SP III specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co..

3.3L : 11.52 (9.59, 10.9)

Coolant

Manual Transaxle

Automatic Transaxle

Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator

Power steering

PSF-4 TYPE FLUID

Brake and clutch fluid

DOT 3 or DOT 4 Equivalent

2.4L : 6.87 (5.72, 6.5)

2.4L : 6.66 (5.54, 6.3)

3.3L : 8.66 (7.21, 8.2)

0.95 (0.79, 0.9)

As required

INDEX

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10 INDEX

Accessory Box ................................................................................ 1-76
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG) System (SRS) ...... 1-36
Curtain airbag ............................................................................... 1-47
Driver's and passenger's front airbag ....................................... 1-37
Occupant classification system .................................................. 1-42
Side impact airbag ....................................................................... 1-46
Air Cleaner Filter .............................................................................. 6-14
Air Conditioning

Care .............................................................................................. 6-18
Filter .................................................................................. 1-114, 6-19
Operation .......................................................................... 1-105, 6-18
Switch ......................................................................................... 1-105
Antenna .......................................................................................... 1-132
Ashtray ............................................................................................. 1-69
Audio System

Audio remote control switch ....................................................... 1-97
Compact disc player operation (V480) .................................... 1-120
Compact disc player operation (V490) .................................... 1-127
Stereo radio operation (V480) .................................................. 1-117
Stereo radio operation (V490) .................................................. 1-124
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ......................... 1-108
Automatic-Dimming Mirror with Z-Nav™ Electronic Compass

Display and HomeLink® ........................................................................................................... 1-80

Battery .............................................................................................. 6-24
Binding Arbitration ............................................................................ 8-17
Brake

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................................................... 2-12
Checking the brakes ................................................................... 6-17
Fluid .............................................................................................. 6-17
Pedal clearance ........................................................................... 6-21
Pedal free-play ............................................................................. 6-20
Practices ...................................................................................... 2-15
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ........................................................ 1-3

Care of Discs ................................................................................ 1-132
Catalytic Converter ............................................................................ 7-3
Center Console Compartment ........................................................ 1-77
Child Restraint System ................................................................... 1-28

Installing a child restraint system with "Tether Anchorage" system ...................................................... 1-30
Securing a child restraint system with "ISOFIX" system ......... 1-31
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ...................................................... 1-6
Cigarette Lighter .............................................................................. 1-68
Clock ................................................................................................ 1-67
Clutch

Pedal free-play ............................................................................. 6-20

INDEX

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Combination Light

Auto Light ..................................................................................... 1-64
Headlight flasher .......................................................................... 1-64
Headlight switch ........................................................................... 1-63
High-beam switch ........................................................................ 1-63
Lane change signal ..................................................................... 1-63
Parking light auto off .................................................................... 1-63
Turn signal operation ................................................................... 1-62
Consumer Information ..................................................................... 8-14
Cooling Fans .................................................................................... 6-26
Corrosion protection

Cleaning the interior ....................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ...................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ..................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control .................................................................................. 1-94

Day/night Inside Rearview Mirror ................................................... 1-79
Defrosting/Defogging ..................................................................... 1-107
Door

Central door locks ......................................................................... 1-6
Door locks ...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door warning light .............................................................. 1-93
Locking and unlocking front door with a key .............................. 1-5
Drink Holder ..................................................................................... 1-69
Driving

Economical driving ....................................................................... 2-16
Smooth cornering ......................................................................... 2-17
Winter driving ............................................................................... 2-17

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System ..................................... 2-13
Emission Control System .................................................................. 7-2
Engine

Before starting the engine ............................................................. 2-3
Compartment (2.4 DOHC) ............................................................ 6-2
Compartment (3.3 V6) ................................................................... 6-3
Coolant ............................................................................................ 6-8
Coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 1-57
If the engine overheats ................................................................. 3-4
Number ........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil .................................................................................................... 6-4
Starting ............................................................................................ 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous! ............................................... 2-2

Fan Speed Control .............................................................. 1-99, 1-110
Fog Light

Front ............................................................................................. 1-65

Front Seats

Active headrests .......................................................................... 1-16
Adjustable front seats .................................................................. 1-14
Adjustable headrests ................................................................... 1-15
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ............................... 1-14, 1-18
Adjusting seatback angle .................................................. 1-15, 1-18
Power driver's seat ..................................................................... 1-17
Seat cushion height adjustment ....................................... 1-17, 1-18
Seat warmer ................................................................................. 1-19

10 INDEX

Fuel

Capacity .......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge ........................................................................................... 1-56
Recommendations ......................................................................... 1-2

Fuel Filler Lid

Remote release ............................................................................ 1-89
Fuse Panel Description ................................................................... 6-36
Fuses ............................................................................................... 6-22

General Checks ................................................................................ 6-4
Glove Box ........................................................................................ 1-76

Hazard Warning System ................................................................. 1-66
Headlight

Aiming adjustment ........................................................................ 6-27
Replacement ................................................................................ 6-28
Switch ........................................................................................... 1-63
Heating and Cooling Control ........................................................... 1-96
Heating and Ventilation

Air flow control .............................................................. 1-100, 1-112
Air intake control switch ................................................ 1-103, 1-110
Bi-level heating ........................................................................... 1-104
Defrosting/Defogging ................................................................. 1-107
Fan speed control (Blower Control) ............................... 1-99, 1-110
Temperature control .................................................................... 1-99

High-Mounted Rear Stop Light ....................................................... 1-88
Hood Release .................................................................................. 1-90
Horn .................................................................................................. 1-94

Ignition Switch .................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ......................................... 1-50
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .................................... 1-68
Interior Light ..................................................................................... 1-74
Intermittent Wiper ............................................................................. 1-66

Jump Starting ..................................................................................... 3-3

Key ...................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys .................................................................. 3-14
Positions ......................................................................................... 2-3

Light Bulb Watages .......................................................................... 6-35
Light Bulbs Replacement ................................................................ 6-28
Lubrication Chart ............................................................................... 9-4

INDEX

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Maintenance Intervals

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .............................. 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions .............................. 5-6
Scheduled maintenance ................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements .................................................................... 5-2

Mirrors

Day/night inside rearview ............................................................ 1-79
Homelink mirror ............................................................................ 1-80
Outside rearview .......................................................................... 1-78
Outside rearview mirror heater .................................................. 1-79
Multi Box ........................................................................................... 1-76

Odometer ......................................................................................... 1-58
Outside Rearview Mirror ................................................................. 1-78

Parking Brake .................................................................................. 1-86
Power Adjustable Pedals ................................................................ 2-12
Power Outlets .................................................................................. 1-68
Power Steering Fluid Level ............................................................. 6-26

Rear Seat

Armrest ......................................................................................... 1-94
Folding rear seatbacks ............................................................... 1-20
Rear seatback safety lock .......................................................... 1-20
Warning ......................................................................................... 1-21
Rear Window Defroster Switch ...................................................... 1-67
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................................ 8-16

Seat

Front ............................................................................................. 1-14
Rear .............................................................................................. 1-20

Seat Belts

3-Point system ............................................................................. 1-24
Adjusting your seat belt ............................................................... 1-26
Care of seat belts ........................................................................ 1-23
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................................ 1-34
Precautions .................................................................................. 1-21
Rear seat center 3-point system with combination locking retractor ........................................................................ 1-26
Seatback Pocket ............................................................................. 1-71
Shopping Bag Holder ....................................................................... 1-70
Speedometer .................................................................................... 1-57
Starting Procedure ............................................................................. 2-5

10 INDEX

Steering Wheel

Towing

Free-play ...................................................................................... 6-20
Tilt and telescopic type ............................................................... 1-93
Tilt type ......................................................................................... 1-92
Stereo Sound System ................................................................... 1-115
Sunglass Holder .............................................................................. 1-75
Sun Visor .......................................................................................... 1-91
Sunroof ............................................................................................. 1-71

Tachometer ...................................................................................... 1-57
Theft-Alarm System ........................................................................... 1-8
Tires

All season tires .............................................................................. 8-9
Balancing ...................................................................................... 8-10
Chains ............................................................................................. 8-9
Changing a flat tire ........................................................................ 3-6
Checking the inflation pressure .................................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire ..................................................................... 3-6
Information ...................................................................................... 8-2
Maintenance ................................................................................. 8-12
Pressure ......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ................................................................................ 8-11
Rotation ......................................................................................... 8-10
Sidewall labeling ............................................................................. 8-5
Snow tires ...................................................................................... 8-9
Spare tire ........................................................................................ 3-5
Terminology and definitions .......................................................... 8-7
Traction ......................................................................................... 8-11

A trailer (or vehicle) ..................................................................... 2-20
Emergency ................................................................................... 3-13
If your vehicle must be towed .................................................... 3-11

Transaxle

Automatic ........................................................................................ 2-8
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ............................................. 6-15
Manual ............................................................................................ 2-6
Manual transaxle oil checking .................................................... 6-14
Trip Computer .................................................................................. 1-59
Trip Odometer ................................................................................. 1-58
Trunk Lid .......................................................................................... 1-86

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................................................. 8-2
Vehicle Load Limit ............................................................................ 2-23
Vehicle Specifications ........................................................................ 9-1

Warning and Indicator Lights .......................................................... 1-52
Warranties for Your Hyundai Vehicle ............................................. 8-13
Windows

Power ............................................................................................ 1-11
Windshield Wiper and Washer ........................................................ 1-65
Intermittent wiper operation ......................................................... 1-66
Mist wiper operation .................................................................... 1-66
Windshield washer operation ...................................................... 1-65
Windshield Wiper Blades ................................................................. 6-12

A000A01A-AAT This Owner's Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner.

OWNER'S I.D.

ORIGINAL OWNER

ADDRESS

CITY

DELIVERY DATE

STATE

ZIP CODE

(Date Sold to Original Retail Purchaser)

DEALER NAME

DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

ZIP CODE

nfhma-0.p65

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SERVICE STATION INFORMATION FUEL: UNLEADED gasoline only Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY US.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 17.7 (14.7, 67)

TIRE PRESSURE: See the label on the driver's side of the center pillar outer panel.

MANUAL TRANSAXLE: HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) Oil level should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector lever through all ranges and return to “N” (Neutral) position. Then check the level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands meeting the SP III specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co..

OTHER TIRE INFORMATION: See pages 8-2 through 8-13.

HOOD RELEASE: Pull handle under left side of dash.

ENGINE OIL: API grade SJ, SL or ABOVE / ILSAC grade GF-3 or ABOVE and fuel efficient oil. Use SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30 if normal temperatures are above 0°F (-18°C). See page 6-5 or 9-4.

QUICK INDEX o Car will not start ....................................................................... 3-2
o Flat tire ...................................................................................... 3-6
o Warning light/chime comes on...................................... 1-52 ~ 1-55
o Engine overheats ....................................................................... 3-4
o Towing of your vehicle ........................................................... 3-11
o Starting the engine ..................................................................... 2-4
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ............................ 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance .............................................................. 5-4
o Reporting safety defects ......................................................... 8-14

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