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Charging system warning lamp, engine oil pressure warning lamp

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Charging system warning lamp

Hyundai Elantra. Charging System Warning Light, Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

If this warning lamp illuminates while the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. Turn OFF all electrical accessories immediately. Avoid using power-operated controls, such as power windows. Keep the engine running.

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

If there is a malfunction in the alternator or charging system:

1. Carefully drive to the nearest safe place and stop the vehicle.

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

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

In this case, contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer to have your vehicle inspected.

Engine oil pressure warning lamp

Hyundai Elantra. Charging System Warning Light, Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

1. Carefully drive to the nearest safe place and stop the vehicle.

2. Turn off the engine and check the engine oil level (refer to "Engine Oil" in Chapter 7). If the level is low, add oil as necessary.

If the warning lamp remains illuminated after adding oil, or if there is no oil, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

NOTICE

  • If the engine is not stopped immediately after the Engine Oil Pressure warning lamp illuminates, serious engine damage may result.
  • If the warning lamp remains illuminated while the engine is running, serious engine damage or malfunction may be present. In this case:
    1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
    2. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, add engine oil to the proper level.
    3. Start the engine again. If the warning lamp remains illuminated after the engine starts, stop the engine immediately. In this case, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Test yourself

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