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
We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle.
Your Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways. We strongly recommend that you
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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
along with or instead of leade ...
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Climate control air filter
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the Maintenance
Schedule. If the vehicle is operated in severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads for a ...
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it operates properly.
✽ NOTICE
To sound the horn, press the area indicated by the hor ...
Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT). Description and Operation
Description
The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside Center Pillar (LH
& RH). When a vehicle crashes with a certain degree of frontal impact, the pretensioner
seat belt hel ...
