Chapter 5 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2023 User Guide

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Warning and Indicator Lights
Information
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.
Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou place 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.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver that
the seat belt is not fastened.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” in chapter 3.
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

[When y
ou place the ignition switch to
the ON position.

- The parking brake 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 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 loca
tion and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required (For more
information, refer to "Brake Fluid" 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. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Information - 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 EPS Warning Light
may illuminate and the steering effort may
increase or decrease.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light
(if equipped)
EPB
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou place the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The EPB warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and
then turns off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
the EPB.
If this occurs, 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 comes on to indicates that
the ESC is not working properly (This
does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).
AUTO HOLD Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:

[[Whit
e] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.

[ [Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the brake
pedal with the auto hold system
activated.

[ [Yellow] When there is a malfunction
with the auto hold system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
For more information, refer to “Auto
Hold” in chapter 6.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou place the ignition switch to
the ON position.

- The Electric Power Steering Warning
light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
the EPS.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
This warning light illuminates:

[When y
ou place 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, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
NOTICE

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

[ If the enhanced engine protection
system becomes activated due to
lack of engine oil, engine power
will be limited. If such condition
continues repeatedly, the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp will
illuminate.
NOTICE
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic
converter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine power.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
If the oil pressure lowers due to
insufficient engine oil, etc., the engine
oil pressure warning light turns on
and an enhanced engine protection
system that limits the engine’s power
is activated. After that, engine warning
light turns on if driving repeatedly and
continuously.
Charging System Warning
Light
When this warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. Immediately turn OFF
all electrical accessories. Try not to use
electrically operated controls, such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running.
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
loca
tion and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more
information, refer to "Engine Oil" 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, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Continued driving with the warning
light on may cause engine failure.
Information
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.

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WARNING
When oil pressure is restored to an
optimal level, the oil pressure warning
light and the protection system that
limits engine power will turn off. Even
if the oil pressure returns to normal,
check the engine once again in a safe
place.
NOTICE
If the engine is not turned OFF
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure Warning Light is illuminated,
severe damage could occur.
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty. Add
fuel as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning
light on or with the fuel level below "E"
can cause the engine to misfire and
damage the catalytic converter.
Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction in operation
in an
y of the following systems:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system malfunction (if equipped)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning system malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blocked (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Lamp malfunction (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)
To identify the details of the warning,
look at the LCD display.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou place the ignition in the ON
position.
- It 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 is
displayed on the LCD display.)
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
chapter 8.

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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.
In this case, ha
ve the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
chapter 8.
WARNING
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.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[When y
ou place 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
the ESC system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
F
or more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in
chapter 6.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou place the ignition switch to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

[ When you deactivate the ESC system
by pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in
chapter 6.
AUTO STOP indicator light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the engine enters the Idle Stop
mode o
f ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.
When the engine automatically starts,
the AUTO STOP indicator on the cluster
Illuminates to white.
For more details, refer to "ISG (Idle Stop
and Go) system" section in chapter 6.
Information
When the engine automatically starts
by the ISG system, some warning lights
(ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS 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.

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Turn Signal Indicator Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal
indica
tor 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, have
your vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “High Beam
Assist (HBA)” in chapter 5.
Exterior Light Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

[ When one o
f the exterior bulbs
(headlight, DRL, turn signal lamp, stop
lamp, etc) is not operating properly.
One of the bulbs may need to be
replaced.
Information
Make sure to replace the burned out bulb
with a new one of the same wattage rating.
LED headlight warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button 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, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED
Headlight warning light on or blinking
can reduce LED headlight life.
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[When the headligh
ts are on and in the
high beam position.

[ When the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlights are on.

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High Beam Assist indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the High Beam is on with the light
s
witch in the AUTO light 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
system will switch the high beam to low
beam automatically.
For more information, refer to "High
Beam Assist (HBA)" in chapter 5.
Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

[ When there is a malfunction with
FCA. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized dealer of
HYUNDAI.
For more information, refer to "Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)" in
chapter 6.
Lane Keep Assist Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:

[ [Gr
een] When you activate the lane
departure warning system by pressing
the Lane Safety button and all of
the system operating conditions are
satisfied.

[ [White] When function operating
conditions are not satisfied or when
the sensor does not detect the lane
line.

[ [Yellow] When there is a malfunction
with Lane Keeping Assist system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to "Lane
Keeping Assist (LKA)" in chapter 6.
Cruise Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When the cruise con
trol system is
enabled.
For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control System” in chapter 6.
SPORT Mode Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou select “SPORT” mode as
drive mode.
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System” in chapter
6.

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SMART Mode Indicator Light
(if equipped)00360030002400350037
This indicator light illuminates:

[When y
ou select ‘’SMART” mode as
drive mode.
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System’’ in chapter
6.
Icy Road Warning Light (if
equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
This warning light is to warn the driver
the r
oad may be icy.
When the temperature on the outside
temperature gauge is approximately
below 40°F (4°C), the Icy Road Warning
Light and Outside Temperature Gauge
blinks and then illuminates. Also, the
warning chime sounds 1 time.
The Icy Road Warning function can be
activated or deactivated from the User
Settings mode in the cluster LCD display.
Information
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.
LCD Display Messages
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if
you try to start the engine with the shift
button not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
Information
You can start the engine with the shift
button in the N (Neutral) position. But, for
your safety, have you start the engine with
the shift button in the P (Park) position.
Shift to P (for smart key system and
intelligent variable transmission)
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the engine without the shift
button in P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position (If you
press the Engine Start/Stop button once
more, it will turn to the ON position).
Low key battery
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if the
battery of the smart key is discharged
while changing the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system and intelligent
variable transmission)
This warning message is displayed if the
Engine Start/Stop button changes to
the 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.

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Door, Hood, Trunk Open Indicator
OCN7040017
This warning is displayed if any door or
the hood or the liftgate is left open. The
warning will indicate which door is open
in the display.
CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle, you should
confirm that the door/hood/liftgate
are fully closed. Also, check there is no
door/hood/liftgate open warning light
or message displayed on the instrument
cluster.
Sunroof Open (if equipped)
OCN7040018
This warning is displayed if you turn off
the engine when the sunroof is open.
Close the sunroof securely before leaving
your vehicle.
Low Pressure
OCN7040026L
This warning message is displayed if the
tire pressure is low. The corresponding
tire on the vehicle will be illuminated.
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
chapter 8.
Lights Mode
OIK047145L
This indicator displays which exterior
light is selected using the lighting
control.

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Wiper
OAD048579N
This indicator displays which wiper speed
is selected using the wiper control.
Heated Steering Wheel turned off (if
equipped)
This message is displayed if you turn off
the heated steering wheel.
For more details, refer to “Heated
Steering Wheel” in chapter 5.
Low washer fluid (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if
the washer fluid level in the reservoir is
nearly empty.
Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.
Low fuel
This warning message is displayed if the
fuel tank is almost out of fuel.
When this message is displayed, the low
fuel level warning light in the cluster will
come on.
It is recommended to look for the nearest
fueling station and refuel as soon as
possible.
Engine Overheated (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed
when the engine coolant temperature
is above 248°F (120°C). This means that
the engine is overheated and may be
damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer to
“Overheating” in chapter 8.
Check headlight (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if the
headlights are not operating
properly.
In addition, if a specific lamp(turn signal
lamp etc.) is not operating properly, the
warning message according to a specific
lamp (turn signal lamp etc.) is displayed.
A corresponding bulb may need to be
replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.