Warning and Indicator Lights

Information

Make sure all warning lights turn off after starting the engine. If any light remains on, it indicates a condition that requires attention.

Seat Belt Reminder Light

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

Airbag Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is turned to the ON position.
  - Illuminates for approximately 3~6 seconds, then turns off.
• When there is a malfunction in the SRS.

If the airbag warning light remains on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Parking brake warning light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is turned to the ON position.
  - The parking brake and brake fluid warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then turns 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 that 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 the vehicle.

2. With the engine off, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as necessary (refer to the "Brake Fluid" section in Chapter 9 for details). After adding brake fluid, inspect all brake system components for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid leak is detected, or if the warning light remains on, or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Dual Diagonal Brake System

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

With only one of the dual systems operating, the brake pedal travels farther than normal and more force is required on the pedal to stop the vehicle.

Also, the vehicle will not stop in a short distance when only part of the brake system is operating.

If you experience a brake system malfunction while driving, try to slow down your vehicle by coasting or using engine braking. You may be able to reduce vehicle speed by manually shifting to a lower gear. Use manual shift mode by using either the gear shift lever or the paddle shifters (if equipped) to downshift.

WARNING

Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Light

Driving the vehicle with the warning light ON is dangerous. If the parking brake warning light comes on while the parking brake is released, it means the brake fluid level is low.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is set to ON.
  - The ABS warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then goes off.
• Whenever a malfunction occurs in the ABS.
  Note that the hydraulic brake system will operate even if there is a malfunction in the ABS. If the ABS warning light remains on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light

When the ABS warning light and parking brake warning light illuminate at the same time, this may indicate a problem with the Electronic Brake force Distribution system.

If both the ABS warning light and the parking brake warning light remain on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light: When both the ABS and parking brake warning lights are on, the brake system may not operate normally, and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.

In this case, avoid driving at high speed and sudden braking.

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

NOTICE

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light

When the ABS warning light is on, or both the ABS and parking brake warning lights are on, the headlights, speedometer, odometer or trip meter may not operate. In addition, the EPS warning light may illuminate, and steering wheel effort may increase or decrease.

If both the ABS warning light and the parking brake warning light remain on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is set to ON.
  - The EPS warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then goes off.
• Whenever a malfunction occurs in the electric power steering.
  If the EPS warning light remains on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This indicator light illuminates:

When there is a malfunction in the alternator or the charging system.

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

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

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

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

If the charging system warning light remains on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This indicator light illuminates:

When the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

• Carefully drive to the nearest safe location and stop the vehicle.
• Turn off the engine and check the engine oil level (refer to Engine Oil in chapter 9). If the level is low, add oil as necessary. If the warning light remains on after adding oil, or if there is no oil, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. (Continuing to drive with the warning light on may cause engine failure.)

Information

When engine oil pressure drops due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the engine oil pressure warning light will illuminate. In addition, the Engine Fail-Safe system, which limits engine output, will be activated. If engine oil pressure is restored, the engine oil pressure warning light and the Engine Fail-Safe system will turn off. However, for the 2.5 GDI gasoline engine and 2.5 turbo engine, when engine oil pressure is restored, the warning light and Engine Fail-Safe system will turn off after the engine is restarted.

NOTICE

• If the engine is not stopped immediately after the engine oil pressure warning light illuminates, serious engine damage may result.
• If the warning light remains on while the engine is running, this indicates possible serious engine damage or malfunction. 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. Restart the engine. If the warning light remains on after the engine starts, turn off the engine immediately. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Low Fuel Level Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the fuel tank is nearly empty. Add fuel as soon as possible.

NOTICE

Driving with the low fuel warning light on, or with the fuel level below "E" or "- - -" on the fuel gauge, may cause engine misfire and damage to the catalytic converter.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

This indicator light comes on:

• When the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is set to ON.
  - The malfunction indicator lamp illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then goes off.
• Whenever a malfunction occurs in either the emission control system or the engine or transmission. If the MIL remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• If the enhanced engine protection system is activated due to lack of engine oil, engine power will be limited. If this condition continues repeatedly, the malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate.

NOTICE

• Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated may cause damage to the emission control system, which may affect drivability and/or fuel economy.
• If the enhanced engine protection system is activated due to lack of engine oil, engine power will be limited. If this condition continues repeatedly, the malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate.

NOTICE

If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated, the catalytic converter may be damaged, which may result in loss of engine power.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
  - The EPB warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then turns off.
• Whenever a malfunction occurs in the EPB system.
  If the EPB warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Information

The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light may illuminate when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light illuminates, indicating that ESC is not operating properly. This does not indicate a malfunction of the EPB.

AUTO HOLD Indicator

This indicator light comes on:

• [White] When Auto Hold is activated by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch.
• [Green] When the vehicle is completely stopped by depressing the brake pedal with the Auto Hold function activated.
• [Yellow] Whenever there is a malfunction in the Auto Hold function.
  If the AUTO HOLD indicator remains yellow while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
  - The low tire pressure warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then turns off.
• When one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated. (The location of underinflated tires is displayed on the LCD display.)

This warning light remains illuminated after flashing for approximately 60 seconds, or flashes repeatedly ON and OFF at 3-second intervals:

When a malfunction occurs in the TPMS.

In this case, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

Safe Stopping

• The TPMS cannot warn you of a sudden severe tire damage caused by external factors.
• If you notice that the vehicle is unstable, immediately release the accelerator pedal, apply the brake pedal gradually with light force, and slowly move to a safe place off the road.

Forward Safety Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
  - The Forward Safety warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then turns off.
• Whenever a malfunction occurs in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Lane Safety Indicator

This indicator light comes on:

• [Green] When the Lane Keeping Assist system operating conditions are met.
• [White] When the Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not met.
• [Yellow] Whenever there is a malfunction in the Lane Keeping Assist system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This indicator light illuminates:

Whenever a malfunction occurs in the all-wheel drive system.

In this case, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK Indicator

This indicator light comes on:

• When the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
  - The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then turns off.
• When the AWD LOCK mode is selected by pressing the AWD LOCK button.
  - AWD LOCK mode increases drive power when driving on wet asphalt, snowy roads, and/or off-road.

NOTICE

Do not use AWD LOCK mode on dry paved roads or highways. This may cause noise, vibration, or damage to all-wheel drive related components.

LED Headlight Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
  - The LED headlight warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then turns off.
• Whenever a malfunction occurs in the LED headlights. If the LED headlight warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This warning light flashes:

Whenever a malfunction occurs in a component related to the LED headlights.

In this case, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

Continued driving with the LED headlight warning light on or flashing may shorten the service life of the LED headlights.

Black Ice Warning Light

This warning light is intended to alert the driver that the road may be icy.

When the outside air temperature indicator is below approximately 40°F (4°C), the Ice Warning light flashes and then illuminates. A warning chime also sounds once.

You can activate or deactivate the Ice Warning function from the user settings menu on the instrument cluster LCD.

Information

If the Ice Warning light illuminates while driving, you should drive more carefully and safely by avoiding speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking, or sharp turns, etc.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Light

This indicator light comes on:

• When the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
  - The ESC warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then turns off.
• Whenever a malfunction occurs in the ESC system.
  In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This indicator flashes:

While the ESC is operating.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator

This indicator light comes on:

• When the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
  - The ESC OFF indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then turns off.
• When the ESC system is deactivated by pressing the ESC OFF button.

Immobilizer Indicator (without Smart Key)

This indicator light comes on:

• When the vehicle detects the immobilizer key with the ignition switch in the ON position.
  - At this time, you can start the engine.
  - The indicator turns off after the engine starts. This indicator flashes when:
• When a malfunction occurs in the immobilizer system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (with Smart Key)

This indicator light stays on for up to 30 seconds:

• When the vehicle detects the Smart Key inside the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop button in ACC or ON position.

- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light turns off after starting the engine.

This indicator light flashes for several seconds:

• When the smart key is not inside the vehicle.

- At this time, you cannot start the engine.

This indicator light comes on for 2 seconds and then turns off:

• If the Smart Key is inside the vehicle and the Engine Start/Stop button is ON, but the vehicle cannot detect the Smart Key.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This indicator flashes:

• If there is a malfunction in the immobilizer system.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Indicator

This indicator light comes on:

• When you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
  - The Downhill Brake Control indicator light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then turns off.
• When the system is activated by pressing the DBC button.

This indicator flashes:

When the Downhill Brake Control system is operating.

This indicator illuminates yellow whenever there is a malfunction in the Downhill Brake Control system.

In this case, have the vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Turn Signal Indicator Light

This indicator flashes:

When you operate the turn signal lever.

If any of the following occurs, there may be a malfunction in the turn signal system.

- The turn signal indicator light stays on and does not flash
- The turn signal indicator flashes rapidly
- The turn signal indicator light does not illuminate at all

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

High Beam indicator

This indicator light comes on:

• When the headlights are on and the high beam is selected.
• When the turn signal lever is pulled to the Flash-to-Pass position.

High Beam Assist Indicator Light

This indicator light comes on:

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

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

Cruise Control Indicator Light

This indicator illuminates when the Cruise Control system is turned on.

Master Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

When a malfunction occurs in any of the following systems:

- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blocked (if equipped)
- LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go malfunction (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go radar blocked (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction

To check the details of the warning, refer to the LCD display.