Hyundai Sonata: Fuel requirements
Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
CAUTION
Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified. (Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.)
WARNING
- Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling.
- Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the Malfunction Indicator
Light “
” will illuminate. - Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.
- Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol
- Do not use methanol
- Fuel Additives
- Operation in foreign countries
How to use this manual
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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
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Automatic climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select desired fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ().
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically.
If the ...
Starting the engine
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedal.
1. Carry ...
General Safety Information and Caution
Precautions
General Precautions
Please read the following precautions carefully before performing the
airbag system service.
Observe the instructions described in this manual, ...
