NHTSA ID Number: 10133164
Manufacturer Communication Number: 5NP-J4P2E-04
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-16
Summary
This bulletin describes the procedure for updating the Display Audio (D-Audio) System Software for the 2018 Model Year Sonata (LFa). This update prevents the LCD Overlay/Display overlapping condition (previous screen images/icons showing on current screen).
GROUP
NUMBER
CAMPAIGN
Technical Service Bulletin
SUBJECT:
DATE
18-01-014
MODEL(S)
MARCH, 2018
SONATA (LFa)
2018 SONATA D-AUDIO SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR LCD
OVERLAY (SERVICE CAMPAIGN T2W)
IMPORTANT
*****DEALER STOCK ONLY*****
Dealers must perform this Service Campaign on all affected vehicles prior to customer retail
delivery.
When a vehicle arrives at the Service Department, access Hyundai
Motor America's "Warranty
Vehicle Information" screen via WEBDCS to identify open Campaigns.
Description: This bulletin describes the procedure for updating the Display Audio (D-Audio) System
Software for the 2018 Model Year Sonata (LFa). This update prevents the LCD Overlay/Display
overlapping condition (previous screen images/icons showing on current screen).
The update will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
[LCD Overlay / Display Overlapping Symptom]
Applicable Vehicles:
Part Image
Certain 2018MY Sonata (LFa) – Non Hybrid
Equipped with Display Audio
(D-Audio 7” touchscreen)
Part
Parts Description
9610018LFA
S/W Update USB
(D-Audio Vehicles)
7” Touchscreen
PARTS INFORMATION: Two USB sticks have been sent to each dealership.
Circulate To: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Warranty Manager, Service
Advisors, Technicians, Body Shop Manager, Fleet Repair
2018 SONATA LFa D-AUDIO SOFTWARE UPDATE
SUBJECT:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
MODEL
OPCODE OPERATION
OPTIME
Sonata (LFa) NonD-Audio S/W
Hybrid
Equipped 80CA02R0
0.3 M/H
UPDATE
w/D-Audio
NOTE: Submit Claim on Campaign Claim Entry Screen.
Causal P/N
NATURE
CAUSE
96160-C2UA04X
M14
ZZ3
Service Procedure:
!
CAUTION
Do not remove the S/W UPDATE USB or turn off the ignition during the
update. Otherwise, the update will not be completed properly.
1.
Software version check:
Press the ENGINE START STOP button
(A) to turn ACC “ON”.
OR
Depress the brake pedal and press the
ENGINE START STOP button (A) to start
the vehicle.
A
NOTICE
Park vehicle in a well ventilated
area during the update process.
2.
Press the ‘SETUP’ button (B) to enter the
Setup menu.
B
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3.
2018 SONATA LFA D-AUDIO SOFTWARE UPDATE
Swipe right and press the ‘System Info’
icon (C).
C
4.
In the SW Info screen, check the
FIRMWARE Version:
Proceed with update if the OLD/Original
FIRMWARE Version is earlier than the
NEW Firmware Version provided in the
table below:
Model
LFa
NEW Firmware Version
LFFL.USA.258.180103.MICOM.DL_M
OR
LFFL.USA.258.180103.MICOM.D_M
If the version is equal to or later
than the NEW FIRMWARE version
above, then no update is needed.
Otherwise, if the Firmware Version
is earlier (less than) the NEW
Firmware Version in the table
above, proceed to step 5.
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5.
Insert the update USB in the slot (D).
NOTICE
D
Do not remove the update USB
stick, or turn OFF the ignition
during the update.
In case the vehicle is turned OFF
during the update process, do not
remove the USB stick. The update
will resume after the vehicle is
restarted.
If update does not resume, return to
the “System Info” menu using
steps 2-3 and touch the Update
icon to initiate the update again.
6.
Press the “Update” icon (E) at the bottom
of the screen to proceed with the software
update.
E
7.
Select the ‘OK’ icon (F) on pop-up to
begin the update.
Total software update time: ~ 20 minutes.
F
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8.
2018 SONATA LFA D-AUDIO SOFTWARE UPDATE
The system will reboot automatically after
the “The system will restart” message
appears.
NOTICE
The software update is completed
after the system reboots and the
Disclaimer or the Home screen is
displayed.
9.
Once the update has completed, and the
system has restarted, confirm the NEW
SW and Firmware Versions using steps 23 and the table listed below.
NOTICE
The SW version will also change
after the update is completed.
Please ensure both the SW and
Firmware versions match the
versions provided in the table
below.
Model
LFa
10.
NEW SW Version
NEW Firmware Version
LFFL.USA.SOP.V085.170717
LFFL.USA.258.180103.MICOM.DL_M
OR
LFFL.USA.258.180103.MICOM.D_M
Remove the USB stick from the slot.
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Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2018-03-29
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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