2012 Hyundai Sonata Owners Manual

Introduction
"E85"  fuel  is   an  alternative  fuel  com-
prised of 85 percent ethanol  and 15 per-
cent   gasoline,   and   is   manufactured
exclusively   for   use   in   Flexible   Fuel
Vehicles.  “E85”  is  not  compatible   with
your vehicle.  Use of “E85”  may result in
poor engine performance and damage to
your  vehicle's  engine  and fuel  system.
HYUNDAI  recommends  that customers
do not  use fuel  with an  ethanol content
exceeding 10 percent.
Do not use methanol
For customers who do not use TOP TIER
Detergent  Gasoline regularly,  and  have
problems starting or the engine does  not
run smoothly, additives  that you can buy
separately may be added to the gasoline.
If TOP  TIER  Detergent Gasoline  is  not
available, add one bottle of additive to the
fuel  tank  at  every   7,500mile  or  every
engine   oil   change   is  recommended.
Additives are available from  your author-
ized  HYUNDAI  dealer along  with  infor-
mation on  how to use  them. Do not  mix
other additives.
Fuels  containing  methanol (wood  alco-
hol) should  not be  used in your  vehicle.
This type of fuel  can reduce vehicle per-
formance  and  damage  components  of
the fuel system.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle  Limited Warranty
may  not cover  damage  to the  fuel
system and any  performance prob-
lems that  are caused by the  use of
fuels containing methanol.
CAUTION
Your  New Vehicle  Limited  Warranty
does  not cover  damage to  the  fuel
system  or   any  performance  prob-
lems caused by the use of“E85”fuel.
Operation in foreign countries
If you  are going  to drive  your vehicle  in
another country, be sure to:
•  Observe all  regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI  recommends   that   you  use
good quality gasolines treated with deter-
gent
additives    such   as   TOP   TIER
Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-
able.
CAUTION
Detergent Gasoline,  which  help prevent
deposit  formation  in the  engine.  These
gasolines will help the  engine run clean-
er  and   enhance   performance   of   the
Emission Control System. For more infor-
Never use  gasohol which  contains
methanol.  Discontinue  use  of  any
gasohol product which  impairs dri-
vability.
mation
on
TOP
TIER
Detergent
Gasoline,   please   go   to   the  website
(www.toptiergas.com)
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LanguageEnglish
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