Hyundai Sonata: Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuel system and any performance problems that are caused by the use of fuels containing methanol.
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and
gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leade ...
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent
additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation
in the engine. These gasolines wil ...
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Battery replacement
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years. When replacement is necessary, use the following procedure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gen ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
Self Diagnosis With GDS
Smart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with the GDS. GDS operates
actuator quickly to monitor, input/output value and self diagnosis.
The f ...
Electric power steering (EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the
engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may
still be steered, but it will requi ...
