I started going through the owners manual, and made notes of things that seemed (at the time) useful, interesting, or creatively stupid. For heavy insomnia, pick up the manual. For light insomnia, here are my notes.
Fuel: 87 or up octane. 10% or down ethanol. Top Tier recommended. No methanol. No E85. Unleaded. See dealer about fuel system cleaning agents. For 5.0 engine, 91 octane is recommended for improved performance.
P. F7.
Break-in: Nothing special, but . . .
For 600 miles, don't race engine, drive at 2k to 6k rpm. Vary engine speed (an actual use for the paddle shifters). Avoid hard stops, except emergencies.
P. F9
Vehicle has a black box.
P. F10
Jumper cable terminal and fluid check location diagram.
P. 1-7
The "ski through" (their term) latches shut.
P. 2-13.
Headrest adjusts forward and rearward as well as up and down.
P. 2-15.
Long press will turn seat heater or cooler off.
P. 2-20
Pre-safe seat belt will tighten when: emergency braking, loss of vehicle control, imminent collision. Will provide support on slippery road, sudden braking, or rapid turning.
P. 2-30
Wash dirty seat belts with mild soap and warm water only.
P. 2-34
No child seat anchor in back middle.
P. 2-40
Up to 3 smart keys per vehicle (gen 1 only allowed 2).
There are card type smart keys.
P. 3-7
Trunk unlock can be deactivated in glove box. Glove box can be locked with mechanical key.
P. 3-8
Smart key battery is CR2032.
P. 3-9
Mechanical keyhole is in bottom rear of driver's door handle--under a cover.
P. 3-11
Multiple, rapid lock/unlocks may temporarily disable lock system.
P. 3-12
Some vehicles have a power door latch that will fully close the door from the "first detent position". (I don't think my U.S. 3.8 AWD Ultimate has this).
P. 3-12
Use a screwdriver to enable/disable the rear inside door handles.
P. 3-15
The alarm rearms (and the doors lock) in 30 seconds if you don't open a door or trunk.
P. 3-15
The compass in the mirror has a zone adjustment to account for declination. I think Chicago is the default. See
P. 3-23, 24
Garage door opener programming.
P. 3-25 or 3-32.
On some models, the outside rear view mirrors tilt down when backing--unless neither mirror switch is selected.
P. 3-38
If the power windows don't work normally, reset by 1) placing start/stop in ON. 2) close the window and continue pulling up on window switch for a second.
P. 3-41
Hyundai cautions against operating more than one window at a time or using the main switch opposite to the individual door switch.
P 3-42
Reset the sunroof if the battery goes dead or the one-touch sunroof switch doesn't work right.
P 3-46
If the power trunk stops and reverses more than twice, close the trunk manually and operate the trunk automatically again.
P. 3-53
Smart trunk operating rules
P. 3-55
Emergency fuel filler door release in the trunk
P. 3-60
Instrument panel menus
P. 3-67 to 3-108.
If the key is not detected, start by pressing the start/stop button with the key.
P. 3-80 or P. 5-10
If the brake switch fuse light comes on. Replace the brake switch fuse, but if that is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the start/stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC position.
P. 3-84 or P. 5-10
Light switch description.
P. 3-109 to 3-121
Some vehicles may have a windshield wiper deicer.
P. 3-132
Air conditioner/heater controls.
P. 3-133 to 3-151
Run the air conditioner for a few minutes every month to ensure maximum performance.
P. 3-144
You can disable auto defog, smart ventilation, or rear vents in the menus.
P. 3-150
The AM/FM antenna is on the inside back window. Be careful when cleaning.
P. 4-3
Steering wheel audio controls.
P. 4-4
In an emergency, turn the engine off by pressing start/stop 3 times quickly or 2 seconds steady. (Remember, you will lose power steering and power brakes).
P. 5-6
In an emergency, restart a moving vehicle by pressing start/stop while the vehicle is in neutral.
P. 5-6
Start/stop button info.
P. 5-7 to 5-10
Shift lever and Drive Mode button.
P. 5-11 to 5-16
Press down with a screwdriver to override a balky shift-lock.
P. 5-16
Pressing brake and accelerator at the same time will cause engine power decrease. (Helps mitigate in case unintended acceleration ever happens).
P. 5-17
Hyundai warns against losing control of your vehicle at highway speeds (you might rollover).
P. 5-18 and P. 5-19 (for AWD).
Hyundai warns that they recommend you follow all posted speed limits.
P. 5-18
AWD: Tow only on flatbed.
P. 5-19
AWD: Don't drive up impossible hills.
P. 5-20
AWD: The compact spare is a problem with the AWD system.
P. 5-21
AWD: Needs special dynanometer and emissions roll testers.
P. 5-22
Foot parking brake. Press to set. Press again to release.
P. 5-24
Electric parking brake. Pull EPB switch to set. Should auto release or push to release.
P. 5-26 to 5-30
Electric parking brake. Will set if engine is turned off with AUTO HOLD on. Should auto release or push to release.
P. 5-26 to 5-30
For emergency braking while driving, pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch.
P. 5-31
Electronic stability control (ESC). Short press of ESC OFF to disable ESC engine control. Long press to disable engine and brake control.
P. 5-39
Turn off ESC when on dynanometer.
P. 5-40
Hill-Start Assist Control operates the brakes automatically for 2 seconds when starting on an incline.
P. 5-41
Normal/Sport/Eco/Snow drive mode.
P. 5-42 to 5-44
Some vehicles have autonomous emergrncy braking (AEB).
P. 5-45 to 5-49
Hard acceleration or sharp turns override AEB
P. 5-45
Cruise Control.
P. 5-50 to 5-68
Hold vehicle distance button down for 2 seconds to switch to regular cruise control.
P. 5-44
Lane Keeping Assist
P. 5-69 to 5-77
Blind spot detection and cross traffic alert.
P 5-78 to 5-85
Sudden braking on icy roads may cause skidding. (You can't make this stuff up).
P. 5-89
With aluminum wheels, only use AutoSock snow chains.
P. 5-90
In freezing weather, don't use the parking brake for more time than it takes to block the wheels.
P. 5-92
Jumper cable terminals are on the right side under the hood.
P. 6-5
The spare tire does not have a tire pressure sensor.
P. 6-11
3rd party tire sealant may damage the tire pressure sensor.
P. 6-13
Jack and tire change.
P. 6-15 to 6-21
Lug nut torque is 65-79 lb.ft. (Both original wheel and spare)
P. 6-18 and 6-20
Removable Tow hook instructions (not AWD).
P. 6-23 to 6-25
Be careful during maintenance.
P. 7-6
Owner maintenance inspections.
P. 7-7 to 7-8
Severe service definition and maintenance schedules.
P. 7-8 to 7-26
Minor maintenance procedures.
P. 7-27 to 7-44
Tire pressure sticker.
P. 7-46
Tire rotation.
P. 7-48
Fuses.
P. 7-61 to 7-78
Oil and lubricants. API Service SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above) 3.8: 5W30 or 10W30 5.0: 5W-20, 5W-30, or 10W-30.
P. 8-6 and 8-7
Fuel: 87 or up octane. 10% or down ethanol. Top Tier recommended. No methanol. No E85. Unleaded. See dealer about fuel system cleaning agents. For 5.0 engine, 91 octane is recommended for improved performance.
P. F7.
Break-in: Nothing special, but . . .
For 600 miles, don't race engine, drive at 2k to 6k rpm. Vary engine speed (an actual use for the paddle shifters). Avoid hard stops, except emergencies.
P. F9
Vehicle has a black box.
P. F10
Jumper cable terminal and fluid check location diagram.
P. 1-7
The "ski through" (their term) latches shut.
P. 2-13.
Headrest adjusts forward and rearward as well as up and down.
P. 2-15.
Long press will turn seat heater or cooler off.
P. 2-20
Pre-safe seat belt will tighten when: emergency braking, loss of vehicle control, imminent collision. Will provide support on slippery road, sudden braking, or rapid turning.
P. 2-30
Wash dirty seat belts with mild soap and warm water only.
P. 2-34
No child seat anchor in back middle.
P. 2-40
Up to 3 smart keys per vehicle (gen 1 only allowed 2).
There are card type smart keys.
P. 3-7
Trunk unlock can be deactivated in glove box. Glove box can be locked with mechanical key.
P. 3-8
Smart key battery is CR2032.
P. 3-9
Mechanical keyhole is in bottom rear of driver's door handle--under a cover.
P. 3-11
Multiple, rapid lock/unlocks may temporarily disable lock system.
P. 3-12
Some vehicles have a power door latch that will fully close the door from the "first detent position". (I don't think my U.S. 3.8 AWD Ultimate has this).
P. 3-12
Use a screwdriver to enable/disable the rear inside door handles.
P. 3-15
The alarm rearms (and the doors lock) in 30 seconds if you don't open a door or trunk.
P. 3-15
The compass in the mirror has a zone adjustment to account for declination. I think Chicago is the default. See
P. 3-23, 24
Garage door opener programming.
P. 3-25 or 3-32.
On some models, the outside rear view mirrors tilt down when backing--unless neither mirror switch is selected.
P. 3-38
If the power windows don't work normally, reset by 1) placing start/stop in ON. 2) close the window and continue pulling up on window switch for a second.
P. 3-41
Hyundai cautions against operating more than one window at a time or using the main switch opposite to the individual door switch.
P 3-42
Reset the sunroof if the battery goes dead or the one-touch sunroof switch doesn't work right.
P 3-46
If the power trunk stops and reverses more than twice, close the trunk manually and operate the trunk automatically again.
P. 3-53
Smart trunk operating rules
P. 3-55
Emergency fuel filler door release in the trunk
P. 3-60
Instrument panel menus
P. 3-67 to 3-108.
If the key is not detected, start by pressing the start/stop button with the key.
P. 3-80 or P. 5-10
If the brake switch fuse light comes on. Replace the brake switch fuse, but if that is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the start/stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC position.
P. 3-84 or P. 5-10
Light switch description.
P. 3-109 to 3-121
Some vehicles may have a windshield wiper deicer.
P. 3-132
Air conditioner/heater controls.
P. 3-133 to 3-151
Run the air conditioner for a few minutes every month to ensure maximum performance.
P. 3-144
You can disable auto defog, smart ventilation, or rear vents in the menus.
P. 3-150
The AM/FM antenna is on the inside back window. Be careful when cleaning.
P. 4-3
Steering wheel audio controls.
P. 4-4
In an emergency, turn the engine off by pressing start/stop 3 times quickly or 2 seconds steady. (Remember, you will lose power steering and power brakes).
P. 5-6
In an emergency, restart a moving vehicle by pressing start/stop while the vehicle is in neutral.
P. 5-6
Start/stop button info.
P. 5-7 to 5-10
Shift lever and Drive Mode button.
P. 5-11 to 5-16
Press down with a screwdriver to override a balky shift-lock.
P. 5-16
Pressing brake and accelerator at the same time will cause engine power decrease. (Helps mitigate in case unintended acceleration ever happens).
P. 5-17
Hyundai warns against losing control of your vehicle at highway speeds (you might rollover).
P. 5-18 and P. 5-19 (for AWD).
Hyundai warns that they recommend you follow all posted speed limits.
P. 5-18
AWD: Tow only on flatbed.
P. 5-19
AWD: Don't drive up impossible hills.
P. 5-20
AWD: The compact spare is a problem with the AWD system.
P. 5-21
AWD: Needs special dynanometer and emissions roll testers.
P. 5-22
Foot parking brake. Press to set. Press again to release.
P. 5-24
Electric parking brake. Pull EPB switch to set. Should auto release or push to release.
P. 5-26 to 5-30
Electric parking brake. Will set if engine is turned off with AUTO HOLD on. Should auto release or push to release.
P. 5-26 to 5-30
For emergency braking while driving, pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch.
P. 5-31
Electronic stability control (ESC). Short press of ESC OFF to disable ESC engine control. Long press to disable engine and brake control.
P. 5-39
Turn off ESC when on dynanometer.
P. 5-40
Hill-Start Assist Control operates the brakes automatically for 2 seconds when starting on an incline.
P. 5-41
Normal/Sport/Eco/Snow drive mode.
P. 5-42 to 5-44
Some vehicles have autonomous emergrncy braking (AEB).
P. 5-45 to 5-49
Hard acceleration or sharp turns override AEB
P. 5-45
Cruise Control.
P. 5-50 to 5-68
Hold vehicle distance button down for 2 seconds to switch to regular cruise control.
P. 5-44
Lane Keeping Assist
P. 5-69 to 5-77
Blind spot detection and cross traffic alert.
P 5-78 to 5-85
Sudden braking on icy roads may cause skidding. (You can't make this stuff up).
P. 5-89
With aluminum wheels, only use AutoSock snow chains.
P. 5-90
In freezing weather, don't use the parking brake for more time than it takes to block the wheels.
P. 5-92
Jumper cable terminals are on the right side under the hood.
P. 6-5
The spare tire does not have a tire pressure sensor.
P. 6-11
3rd party tire sealant may damage the tire pressure sensor.
P. 6-13
Jack and tire change.
P. 6-15 to 6-21
Lug nut torque is 65-79 lb.ft. (Both original wheel and spare)
P. 6-18 and 6-20
Removable Tow hook instructions (not AWD).
P. 6-23 to 6-25
Be careful during maintenance.
P. 7-6
Owner maintenance inspections.
P. 7-7 to 7-8
Severe service definition and maintenance schedules.
P. 7-8 to 7-26
Minor maintenance procedures.
P. 7-27 to 7-44
Tire pressure sticker.
P. 7-46
Tire rotation.
P. 7-48
Fuses.
P. 7-61 to 7-78
Oil and lubricants. API Service SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above) 3.8: 5W30 or 10W30 5.0: 5W-20, 5W-30, or 10W-30.
P. 8-6 and 8-7
