Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts.
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If the Engine Overheats
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power,
or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too hot. If this happens,
you should:
1. Pull off the roa ...
Side impact air bag
Your vehicle is equipped with a side impact air bag in each front seat. The purpose
of the air bag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with
additional protection ...
Safety
The Hyundai Sonata is one of only two cars on the market that have received
both a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety and a five-star overall safety rating ...


