Hyundai Sonata: Gasolines for cleaner air - Fuel requirements - Introduction - Hyundai Sonata Owners ManualHyundai Sonata: Gasolines for cleaner air

To help contribute to cleaner air, HYUNDAI recommends that you use gasolines treated with detergent additives, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance performance of the Emission Control System.

    Do not use methanol
    Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system. ...

    Operation in foreign countries
    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. ...

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    Courtesy Lights
    Your vehicle has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you open the driver’s door. It fades out in about 30 seconds after the door is closed. ...

    Warning triangle
    The warning triangle is located in the container on the inside of the trunk lid. Unscrew the wing nut to open. ...

    Engine Co
    The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 miles), whichever occurs first. The fo ...