LCD Messages for Vehicles Equipped with Smart Key
Shift to P
This message is displayed if you try to turn off the engine without the shift lever in P (Park) position.
In this case, turn the Engine Start/Stop button to the ACC position.
Low Key Battery
This message may appear when the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to turn off the engine. This message indicates that the Smart Key internal battery is discharged. Consider replacing the Smart Key internal battery.
Press START button while turning the steering wheel
This message is displayed if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed. Press the Engine Start/Stop button while turning the steering wheel to the right and left.
Check Steering Wheel Lock System
This message is displayed if the steering wheel does not lock normally while the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to the OFF position.
Press the brake pedal to start the engine
This message is displayed if the Engine Start/Stop button is changed to ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then pressing the engine START/STOP button.
Key Not in Vehicle
This message is displayed if the Smart Key is not in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON or START position. Always turn off the engine before leaving your vehicle.
Key Not Detected
This message is displayed if the Smart Key is not detected when the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed.
Press the START button again
This message appears if the engine cannot be started when the engine START/STOP button is pressed. In this case, try to start the engine by pressing the engine START/STOP button again.
If the warning message appears every time you press the Engine Start/Stop button, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Press the START button with the key
This message is displayed if you press the Engine Start/Stop button when the warning message "Key Not Detected" is displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator light flashes.
Check the BRAKE SWITCH fuse.
This message is displayed if the brake switch fuse is disconnected.
Replace the fuse with a new one before starting the engine.
If this is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing and holding the Engine Start/Stop button for 10 seconds in ACC position.
Shift to P or N to start the engine
This message is displayed if you try to start the engine in any position other than P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Information
You can start the engine with the shift lever in N (Neutral). However, for your safety, we recommend starting the engine with the shift lever in P (Park).
Battery Discharge Due to External Electrical Devices
This message is displayed if the vehicle battery voltage is low or if a current draw is detected that may discharge the vehicle battery.
Check whether any non-factory electronic devices are connected to the vehicle's battery system, otherwise the battery may discharge.
If this message appears on the instrument cluster LCD and there are no other non-factory electronic devices connected to the vehicle, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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