Getting Started
Audio, Connectivity, and Navigation
SONATA
2018 Hyundai
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
Smartphone Integration 3
Phone Pairing 4
Custom Favorites 6
Making a Call 7
Navigation 12
Blue Link
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Audio, Connectivity, and Navigation
SONATA
2018 Hyundai
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
3
NOTE
Android Auto users will be prompted to view a tutorial. Select your option
and proceed.
Connect a USB cable
from your phone to the
vehicle’s USB slot.
Android Auto
Android Auto
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Allow permission from
your phone to connect
to your vehicle.
Enjoy using the applications displayed on your vehicle’s head
unit screen.
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Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Smartphone Integration
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
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The vehicle’s shifter
must be in
PARK.
Then press the
SETUP button.
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Navigation and Display Audio Head Unit
2018 SONATA
Phone Pairing
NOTE
Bluetooth setting can be found in the SETTINGS app on most phones.
Refer to your phone’s owner’s manual or visit HyundaiBluetooth.com
for more information.
Press the BLUETOOTH® icon on the screen.
Then press
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION.
Press
ADD NEW.
Then turn on your phone’s
BLUETOOTH and select the
device (Sonata) found by your phone.
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3
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
5
NOTE
If your phone is supported, your contact list may be transferred to your vehicle
automatically. Depending on the phone make and model:
• Some phones may request approval to download contacts;
this process will take a few minutes
• Contact list may start with First or Last Name, depending on phone models
Your phone may
require a
PASSKEY.
If prompted, enter it
into your phone.
The vehicle will
confirm successful
phone pairing
completion.
The vehicle will
confirm that your
contacts download
is complete.
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2018 SONATA
Phone Pairing
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
6
CUSTOM BUTTON if equipped
The Custom Button (
) is easy to set up and use so that you
can enjoy your favorite features of the multimedia system with
the touch of a button.
Learn how to set up your Custom Button by reviewing the
steps below.
The vehicle’s shifter
must be in
PARK.
Press the
SETUP
button.
Then press the
CUSTOM BUTTON
icon on the screen.
Select from the
following options to
set as your favorites.
For example,
select
MY MENU.
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Navigation and Display Audio Head Unit
Custom Favorites
Initial Setup
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
7
BEFORE YOU START
Make sure your phone has been paired and your contacts have
been downloaded. If this has not been done, please follow the
instructions on the previous pages.
Press the PUSH TO
TALK
button on the
steering wheel.
You will hear a beep.
After the beep, say
the command “
CALL”
followed by the name
of the desired contact.
Example:
“
CALL JOHN SMITH”
Select the number
you would like to call
by saying
“
1,” “2,” “WORK,” or
“
HOME.”
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Navigation and Display Audio Head Unit
Making a Call
Voice Command Using Bluetooth
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
8
The selected
number will be called
and your contact’s name
and phone number will
appear on the screen.
Press
END on the
steering wheel to end
the call.
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Navigation and Display Audio Head Unit
Making a Call
Voice Command Using Bluetooth
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
9
Connect a USB cable
from your phone to the
vehicle’s USB slot.
Notice the icon displayed
on your screen.
Press the
PUSH
TO TALK
button on
the steering wheel
and say a command
after the beep.
For Apple CarPlay, you will see these screens:
For Android Auto, you will see these screens:
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Android Auto Apple CarPlay
Making a Call
Voice Command Using
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
2018 SONATA
Display Audio Head Unit
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
10
To end the call,
press
END on the
steering wheel.
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Making a Call
Voice Command Using
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
2018 SONATA
Display Audio Head Unit
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
11
To start voice command,
press the
PUSH TO TALK
button on the steering wheel.
HELP provides guidance on
commands that can
be used within the
current function.
Here are a few common voice commands to use after the
phone has been paired:
Say “
CALL” to initiate a call followed by saying the name
of the saved contact with whom you wish to speak.
For example, “
CALL JOHN SMITH.”
“
DIAL” makes a call by dialing the spoken numbers.
For example: “
DIAL 1-800-633-5151.”
“
PHONE” provides guidance on phone-related commands.
“
CALL HISTORY” displays the phone’s call history screen.
“
CONTACTS” displays the phone’s contacts screen.
NOTE
Compatibility and performance may vary based on your phone, the phone’s
software, and your wireless carrier.
2018 SONATA
Navigation and Display Audio Head Unit
Making a Call
Common Phone Voice Commands
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
12
Press the PUSH
TO TALK
button on
the steering wheel.
You will hear a beep.
After the beep,
say a command:
“
FIND POI
*
.”
This step will display
the list of POI categories
that you can say.
Say “
RESTAURANTS.”
A list of POI categories
will be displayed. If you
would like to find coffee
shops nearby, say
“
COFFEE SHOPS.”
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Destination Voice Command
Navigation Head Unit
2018 SONATA
*Point of Interest
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
13
The results will be listed
on the screen.
Say the line item number
(for example: “
”) to make
your selection.
Follow the prompt and
say “
YES” to set as your
destination.
Route guidance will
begin when you select
START GUIDANCE.
Select the
PUSH TO
TALK
button and say
“
CANCEL ROUTE”
after the prompt to stop
navigation guidance.
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Navigation
Destination Voice Command
Navigation Head Unit
2018 SONATA
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
14
The vehicle must
be in
PARK.
Press NAV button.
Touch
UNIFIED
SEARCH
box.
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Go to Address
Navigation Head Unit
2018 SONATA
Enter the address of your
destination and press
DONE.
The location will be
pinned on the map.
If the address is correct,
press
SET AS
DESTINATION
.
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Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
15
Press START GUIDANCE
to begin your route.
Press the
PUSH
TO TALK
button and
say “
CANCEL ROUTE”
to end guidance.
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Navigation
Go to Address
Navigation Head Unit
2018 SONATA
Tier 1 – VDS Icons
Voice
Activation
Bluetooth TPMS Battery Window
Defog 1
Window
Defog 2
App Clock Steering
Adjustments
Light Gear
Seat
Adjusting
Air
Media 1
Fuel
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Seat
Height
Gauge
Seat
Lumbar
Media 2 Sunroof
Rear
Camera
Smart Car
Features
Turn
Signals
Wiper
Seat
Recliner
Keyfob
Bluelink
35
Smartphone
Integ
Tailgate Custom
Favorites
36
Navigation
Phone
Pairing
16
Press the
DESTINATION
SEARCH
button.
When prompted, say
“
COFFEE,” “ADDRESS”
or “
POI NAME IN CITY.”
A list of nearby
destinations matching
your search criteria
will be displayed.
Select a destination from
the list for a map view.
Press
START GUIDANCE
to begin your route.
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Navigation Head Unit
Destination Search
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