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Hyundai 2012 Sonata User Manual

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What to do in an emergency

2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn on

your emergency hazard flashers, set
the parking brake and put the transaxle
in P (automatic transaxle) or reverse
(manual transaxle).

3. Have all passengers get out of the car.

Be sure they all get out on the side of
the car that is away from traffic.

4. When changing a flat tire, follow the

instruction provided later in this sec-
tion.

If engine stalls while driving

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your

vehicle will not start, contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.

If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly

1. If your vehicle has an automatic

transaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emer-
gency brake is set.

2. Check the battery connections to be

sure they are clean and tight.

3. Turn on the interior light. If the light

dims or goes out when you operate the
starter, the battery is discharged.

4. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start

it. See instructions for "Jump starting".

If engine turns over normally but
does not start

1. Check fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch in the LOCK

position, check all connectors at igni-
tion coils and spark plugs. Reconnect
any that may be disconnected or
loose.

3. If the engine still does not start, call an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

WARNING

If the engine will not start, do not
push or pull the vehicle to start it.
This could result in a collision or
cause other damage. In addition,
push or pull starting may cause the
catalytic converter to be over-
loaded and create a fire hazard.

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