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Warning and indicator lights

Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the engine. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.

Seat belt warning light

This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.

For more details, refer to "Seat belts" section in chapter 3.

Air bag warning light

This warning light illuminates:

  • When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • The air bag warning light illuminates for about 6 seconds and then turns off when all checks have been performed.

  • The air bag warning light will remain illuminated if there is a malfunction with the Safety Restraint System (SRS) air bag operation.

    If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light

This warning light illuminates:

  • When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • The parking brake & brake fluid warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and will then turn off once the parking brake is released.

  • Whenever the parking brake is applied.

  • Whenever the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.

    • If the warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:

  1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

  2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to "Brake/clutch fluid" section in chapter 9). After adding brake fluid, check all brake components for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid leak is found, or if the warning light remains on, or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. We recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Dual-diagonal braking system

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-diagonal braking system. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail.

With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure is required to stop the vehicle.

Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short a distance with only a portion of the brake system working.

If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning light

Driving the vehicle with a warning light ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light

This warning light illuminates:

  • When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • The ABS warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with the ABS.

    Note that the hydraulic braking system will still be operational even if there is a malfunction with the ABS.

    If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light

When the ABS warning and Parking Brake warning lights are on simultaneously, it may indicate a problem with the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light

When both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the brake system will not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.

If this occurs, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking.

We recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light

When the ABS warning light is on or both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may not work. Also, the MDPS warning light may illuminate and the steering effort may increase or decrease.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) warning light

This warning light illuminates:

  • When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • The motor driven power steering warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with the motor driven power steering.

    If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Charging system warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system.

If there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system:

  1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

  2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.

    If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging system.

    If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

  1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

  2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to "Engine oil" section in chapter 9). If the level is low, add oil as required.

If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.

Smartstream G3.5

When engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine Oil Pressure warning light will illuminate. In addition, the enhanced engine protection system which limits engine power will be activated. If the engine oil pressure is restored, the Engine Oil Pressure warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off.

If the engine is not stopped immediately after the Engine Oil Pressure warning light is illuminated, severe damage could result.

Engine coolant temperature warning light

The warning light illuminates:

When the temperature of the engine coolant is extremely high.

Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to "If the engine overheats" section in chapter 8.

If the Engine Coolant Temperature warning light illuminates, it indicates overheating that may damage the engine.

Low fuel level warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When the fuel tank is nearly empty.

Add fuel as soon as possible.

Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below "E or 0" can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • The malfunction indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain.

    If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

  • Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control system which could affect drivability and/or fuel economy.

  • For Smartstream G3.5

    If the enhanced engine protection system becomes activated operation due to lack of engine oil, engine power will be limited. If such condition continues repeatedly, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will illuminate.

  • Gasoline engine

    If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power.

    If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

  • Diesel engine

    If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) blinks, an error related to the engine control system may have occurred which could result in loss of engine power, combustion noise and poor emission.

    If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Diesel engine with DPF

When the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) blinks, it may stop blinking after driving the vehicle:

  • at more than 60 km/h (37 mph), or

  • at more than 2nd gear with 1250~2500 engine RPM for a certain time (for about 25 minutes).

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) continues to blink in spite of the procedure, we recommend that you have the DPF system checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If you continue to drive with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) blinking for a long time, the DPF system can be damaged and fuel consumption can worsen.

Fuel filter warning light (for diesel engine)

This warning light illuminates:

When water has accumulated inside the fuel filter.

If this occurs, we recommend and authorized HYUNDAI dealer remove water from the fuel filter.

For more details, refer to "Fuel filter (for diesel engine)" section in chapter 9.

  • When the Fuel Filter warning light illuminates, engine power (vehicle speed & idle speed) may decrease.

  • If you keep driving with the warning light on, engine parts (injector, common rail, high pressure fuel pump) may be damaged. If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Exhaust system (GPF) warning light (for gasoline engine)

  • This warning light illuminates, when accumulated soot reaches a certain amount.

  • When this warning light illuminates, it may turn off after driving the vehicle at more than 80 km/h (50 mph) for about 30 minutes (above 3rd gear with 1500 ~ 4000 engine RPM).

    If this warning light blinks in spite of the procedure (at this time cluster display warning message will be displayed), we recommend that you have the GPF system checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If you continue to drive with the GPF warning light blinking for a long time, the GPF system can be damaged and fuel consumption can worsen.

Exhaust system (DPF) warning light (for diesel engine)

  • This warning light illuminates when there is a malfunction with the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system.

  • When this warning light illuminates, it may turn off after driving the vehicle at more than 60 km/h (37 mph) for about 30 minutes (above 2nd gear with 1250~2500 engine RPM).

    If this warning light blinks in spite of the procedure (at this time cluster display warning message will be displayed), we recommend that you have the DPF system checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If you continue to drive with the DPF warning light blinking for a long time, the DPF system can be damaged and fuel consumption can worsen.

SCR warning light (for diesel engine)

This warning light illuminates:

When the urea solution tank is nearly empty.

If the urea solution tank is nearly empty, refill urea solution as soon as possible.

For more details, refer to "Urea Solution Purity" section in chapter 9.

Master warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When there is a malfunction in operation in any of the following systems:

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped)

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped)

  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped)

  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped)

  • LED headlight malfunction (if equipped)

  • High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)

  • Smart Cruise Control malfunction (if equipped)

  • Smart Cruise Control radar blocked (if equipped)

  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)

To identify the details of the warning, look at the Cluster display (if equipped).

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light

This warning light illuminates:

  • When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • The EPB warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with EPB.

    If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light may illuminate when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light comes on to indicate that ESC is not working properly. This does not indicate malfunction of EPB.

Low tire pressure warning light

This warning light illuminates:

  • When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • The low tire pressure warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated. (The location of the underinflated tires are displayed on the Cluster display.)

For more details, refer to "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" section in chapter 8.

This warning light remains ON after blinking for approximately 60 seconds, or repeatedly blinks ON and OFF in 3 second intervals:

When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

For more details, refer to "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" section in chapter 8.

Safe Stopping

  • The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.

  • If you notice any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the accelerator pedal, apply the brakes gradually with light force, and slowly move to a safe position off the road.

Forward Safety warning light

This warning light illuminates:

  • When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • The Forward Safety warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

For more details, refer to "Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor fusion)" section in chapter 7.

Lane Safety indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • [Green] When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.

  • [Gray] When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.

  • [Yellow] Whenever there is a malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist.

    If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

For more details, refer to "Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)" section in chapter 7.

Over speed warning light

This warning light blinks:

When you drive the vehicle more than 120 km/h.

  • This is to prevent you from over speeding.

  • The over speed warning chime also sound for approximately 5 seconds.

Four Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light

This warning light illuminates:

Whenever there is a malfunction with the 4WD system.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

For more details, refer to "Four Wheel Drive (4WD)" section in chapter 6.

LED headlight warning light

This warning light illuminates:

  • When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • The LED headlight warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with the LED headlight.

    If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This warning light blinks:

Whenever there is a malfunction with a LED headlight related part.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Continuous driving with the LED Headlight warning light on or blinking can reduce LED headlight life.

Icy road warning light

This warning light is to warn the driver the road may be icy.

When the temperature on the outside temperature gauge is approximately below 4°C (40°F), the Icy Road warning light and Outside Temperature Gauge blinks and then illuminates. Also, the warning chime sounds 1 time.

You can activate or deactivate Icy Road Warning function from the Settings menu in the infotainment system. Select:

  • Setup > Vehicle Settings > Cluster > Content Selection > Icy Road Warning

The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

If the Icy Road warning light appears while driving, you should drive more attentively and safely refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • The Electronic Stability Control indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with ESC system.

    If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

While ESC is operating.

For more details, refer to "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" section in chapter 6.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • The ESC OFF indicator light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • When you deactivate ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.

For more details, refer to "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" section in chapter 6.

Immobilizer indicator light

This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:

When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position.

  • Once the smart key is detected, you can start the engine.

  • The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:

When the smart key is not in the vehicle.

  • If the smart key is not detected, you cannot start the engine.

This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:

If the smart key is in the vehicle and the ignition switch is ON, but the vehicle cannot detect the smart key.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

Whenever there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Glow indicator light (for diesel engine)

This indicator light illuminates:

When the engine is being preheated with the ignition switch in the START position.

  • The engine can be started after the glow indicator light goes off.

  • The illumination time varies depending on the engine coolant temperature, air temperature, and battery condition.

If the indicator light remains on or blinks after the engine has warmed up or while driving, there may be a malfunction with the engine preheating system.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

AUTO STOP indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • [White] When the system operating conditions are satisfied.

  • [Green] When the ISG system is activated.

  • [Yellow] Whenever there is a malfunction with the ISG function.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

For more details, refer to "Idle Stop and Go (ISG)" section in chapter 6.

When the engine automatically starts by the ISG system, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, MDPS or Parking brake warning light) may turn on for a few seconds. This happens because of low battery voltage. It does not mean the system has malfunctioned.

Turn signal indicator light

This indicator light blinks:

When you operate the turn signal indicator stalk.

If any of the following occur, there may be a malfunction with the turn signal system.

  • The turn signal indicator light illuminates but does not blink

  • The turn signal indicator light blinks rapidly

  • The turn signal indicator light does not illuminate at all

If any of these conditions occur, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

High beam indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the headlights are on and in the high beam position

  • When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.

Low beam indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the headlights are on.

Light ON indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the position lights or headlights are on.

Rear fog indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the rear fog lights are on.

High Beam Assist indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the high-beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO position.

  • White: When High Beam Assist is ready to operate.

  • Green: When High Beam Assist is operating.

If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist will switch the high beam to low beam automatically.

For more details, refer to "High Beam Assist (HBA)" section in chapter 5.

AUTO HOLD indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • [White] When you activate Auto Hold by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch.

  • [Green] When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with Auto Hold activated.

  • [Yellow] Whenever there is a malfunction with the Auto Hold function.

    If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

For more details, refer to "Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)" section in chapter 6.

Cruise Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the cruise control system is enabled.

For more details, refer to "Cruise Control (CC)" in chapter 7.

Speed Limiter Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates when:

When the speed limiter is enabled.

For more details, refer to "Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)" in chapter 7.

SPORT Mode Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates

When you select "SPORT" mode as drive mode.

For more details, refer to "Drive mode integrated control system (2WD)" in chapter 6.

ECO Mode Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates

When you select "ECO" mode as drive mode.

For more details, refer to "Drive mode integrated control system (2WD)" in chapter 6.

SMART Mode Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

When you select ''SMART" mode as drive mode.

For more details, refer to "Drive mode integrated control system (2WD)'' in chapter 6.