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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause 

injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada (TC) in addition to 

notifying HYUNDAI AUTO CANADA CORP.

Mailing Address:
Transport Canada - ASFAD
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0N5

Telephone: 819-994-3328 (Ottawa-Gatineau area or internationally)
Toll free: 1-800-333-0510 (in Canada)

Online:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/recalls

If TC receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a 

safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. 

However, TC cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, 

or HYUNDAI AUTO CANADA CORP.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

Summary of Contents for Sonata HEV Hybrid

Page 1: ...fects 1 9 HEV Hybrid Electric Vehicle System 1 10 Driving the Hybrid Vehicle 1 11 Starting the Vehicle 1 11 Special Features 1 11 Hybrid System Gauge 1 13 Warning and Indicator Lights 1 14 LCD Display...

Page 2: ...orized HYUNDAI dealer HYUNDAI dealers are prepared to provide high quality service maintenance and any other assistance that may be required This Owner s Manual should be considered a permanent part o...

Page 3: ...vage parts is not covered under the HYUNDAI New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other HYUNDAI warranty In addition any damage to or failure of HYUNDAI Genuine Parts caused by the installation or failu...

Page 4: ...r convenience we have incorporated tabs on the right hand page edges These tabs are coded with the Chapter titles to assist you with navigating through the manual Your safety and the safety of others...

Page 5: ...lled securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident FUEL REQUIREMENTS Throughout this manual DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTICE and the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL will be used This is the safety al...

Page 6: ...ever use gasohol which contains methanol Never use gasohol containing more than 15 ethanol Never use leaded fuel or leaded gasohol Never use E85 fuel Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover d...

Page 7: ...tries If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country be sure to Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance Determine that acceptable fuel is available This vehicle should...

Page 8: ...river was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occ...

Page 9: ...treet Ottawa ON K1A 0N5 Telephone 819 994 3328 Ottawa Gatineau area or internationally Toll free 1 800 333 0510 in Canada Online http www tc gc ca recalls If TC receives similar complaints it may open...

Page 10: ...at the same time Fuel efficiency increases when the engine is at idle or when the vehicle is driven by the electric motor with the HEV battery The HEV battery charge must be maintained so at times th...

Page 11: ...id system cannot generate electricity The hybrid battery cannot recharge with the shift button in N Neutral Information In the hybrid system the engine automatically runs and stops When the hybrid sys...

Page 12: ...ing the indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster The driver can drive the vehicle even when the gasoline engine is off When you leave the vehicle you should turn OFF the hybrid system or locate...

Page 13: ...ybrid system gauge area the EV indicator comes on or off EV indicator ON Vehicle is driven using the electric motor or the gasoline engine is stopped EV indicator OFF Vehicle is driven using the gasol...

Page 14: ...osition The service warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then turns off when all checks have been performed When there is a problem with the hybrid vehicle control system or hardw...

Page 15: ...the braking distance may become longer Stop vehicle and check brakes OOSHQ019006L This message is displayed when a problem occurs in the brake system If this occurs park the vehicle in a safe location...

Page 16: ...warning chime will sound until the problem is solved Refrain from driving when the warning message is displayed If this occurs we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDA...

Page 17: ...erter coolant Park with engine On to charge battery OOSHQ019013L This message is displayed when the hybrid battery power SOC level is low If this occurs park the vehicle in a safe location and wait un...

Page 18: ...e stop ODN8HQ019001L The vehicle is stopped No energy flow EV propulsion ODN8HQ019002L Only the motor power is used to drive the vehicle Battery Wheel Power assist ODN8HQ019003L Both the motor and the...

Page 19: ...tion ODN8HQ019007L The high voltage battery is charged up by the regenerative brake system Wheel Battery Engine brake ODN8HQ019010L The engine braking is used to decelerate the vehicle Wheel Engine Po...

Page 20: ...ges up the high voltage battery Engine Wheel Battery Engine brake regeneration ODN8HQ019012L The engine braking is simultaneously used to decelerate the vehicle and to charge up the high voltage batte...

Page 21: ...RNING In the hybrid system the hybrid battery uses high voltage to operate the motor and other components This high voltage hybrid battery system can be very dangerous Never touch the hybrid system Wh...

Page 22: ...e the high voltage battery system the durability and performance of the vehicle may be damaged When you want to check the high voltage battery system have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDA...

Page 23: ...hybrid battery system operates the hybrid battery system can be hot Always be careful because burns or electric shock may be caused by high voltage Do not spill liquid on the HPCU HSG motor and fuses...

Page 24: ...battery located in the luggage compartment may be damaged Secure all loads in the luggage compartment to prevent them from being tossed about before driving When a sharp or heavy load strike with a st...

Page 25: ...scape to a safe place Never attempt physical contact with your flooded vehicle Immediately contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and advise them that a hybrid vehicle is involved When the Hybrid Vehicl...

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