ignition HYUNDAI I20 2023 User Guide

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What to expect after an air bag
inflates
After a frontal or side air bag inflates, it
will deflate very quickly. Air bag inflation
will not prevent the driver from seeing
out of the windscreen or being able
to steer. Curtain air bags may remain
partially inflated for some time after they
deploy.
WARNING
After an air bag inflates, take the
following precautions:

[Open your windows and doors as
soon as possible after impact to
reduce prolonged exposure to the
smoke and powder released by the
inflating air bag.

[Do not touch the air bag storage
area’s internal components
immediately after an air bag has
inflated. The parts that come into
contact with an inflating air bag may
be very hot.

[Always wash exposed skin areas
thoroughly with cold water and mild
soap.

[We recommend that a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer replace the air
bag immediately after deployment.
Air bags are designed to be used only
once.
Noise and smoke from inflating air
bag
When the air bags inflate, they make a
loud noise and may produce smoke and
powder in the air inside of the vehicle.
This is normal and is a result of the
ignition of the air bag inflator. After the
air bag inflates, you may feel substantial
discomfort in breathing because of the
contact of your chest with both the seat
belt and the air bag, as well as from
breathing the smoke and powder. The
powder may aggravate asthma for some
people. If you experience breathing
problems after an air bag deployment,
seek medical attention immediately.
Though the smoke and powder are
nontoxic, they may cause irritation to
the skin, eyes, nose, throat, etc. If this is
the case, wash and rinse with cold water
immediately and seek medical attention
if the symptoms persist.

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Safety system
Do not install a Child Restraint
System on the front passenger
seat
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Never install a Child Restraint System in
the front passenger’s seat. An inflating air
bag can forcefully strike a child or restraint
resulting in serious or fatal injury.
WARNING

[Extreme hazard! Do not use a
rearward facing Child Restraint
System on a seat protected by an air
bag in front of it!

[NEVER use a rearward facing Child
Restraint System on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.

[Never put a Child Restraint System in
the front passenger’s seat. If the front
passenger air bag inflates, it would
cause serious or fatal injuries.
Why didn’t my air bag go off in a
collision?
There are certain types of accidents in
which the air bag would not be expected
to provide additional protection. These
include rear impacts, second or third
collisions in multiple impact accidents,
as well as low speed impacts. Damage to
the vehicle indicates a collision energy
absorption, and is not an indicator of
whether or not an air bag should have
inflated.
Air bag collision sensors
WARNING
To reduce the risk of an air bag
deploying unexpectedly and causing
serious injury or death:

[Do not hit or allow any objects to
impact the locations where air bags
or sensors are installed.

[Do not perform maintenance on or
around the air bag sensors. If the
location or angle of the sensors is
altered, the air bags may deploy
when they should not or may not
deploy when they should.

[Installing bumper guards with non-
genuine Hyundai or non-equivalent
parts may adversely affect the
collision and airbag deployment
performance.
To ensure correct function of the
airbag system we recommend to
replace the bumper with genuine
HYUNDAI part or the equivalent (of
the genuine part) specified for your
vehicle.

[Place the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF or ACC position, when the
vehicle is being towed to prevent
inadvertent air bag deployment.

[We recommend that all air bag
repairs are conducted by a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer.

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SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free
and there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag
warning light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position, or continuously remains on,
we recommend that the system be
immediately inspected by a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer.
We recommend any work on the SRS
system, such as removing, installing,
repairing, or any work on the steering
wheel, the front passenger’s panel, front
seats and roof rails be performed by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer. Improper
handling of the SRS system may result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death take the following precautions:

[Do not attempt to modify or
disconnect the SRS components or
wiring, including the addition of any
kind of badges to the pad covers or
modifications to the body structure.

[Do not place objects over or near
the air bag modules on the steering
wheel, instrument panel, and the
front passenger’s panel above the
glove box.

[Clean the air bag pad covers with
a soft cloth moistened with plain
water. Solvents or cleaners could
adversely affect the air bag covers
and proper deployment of the
system.

[We recommend that inflated air bags
be replaced by a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer.

[If components of the air bag system
must be discarded, or if the vehicle
must be scrapped, certain safety
precautions must be observed.
We recommend that you consult a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer for
the necessary information. Failure
to follow these precautions could
increase the risk of personal injury.

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Safety system
Additional safety precautions
Passengers should not move out of
or change seats whilst the vehicle is
moving. A passenger who is not wearing
a seat belt during a crash or emergency
stop can be thrown against the inside of
the vehicle, against other occupants, or
be ejected from the vehicle.
Do not use any accessories on seat
belts. Devices claiming to improve
occupant comfort or reposition the seat
belt can reduce the protection provided
by the seat belt and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash
Do not modify the front seats.
Modification of the front seats could
interfere with the operation of the
supplemental restraint system sensing
components or side air bags.
Do not place items under the front
seats. Placing items under the front
seats could interfere with the operation
of the supplemental restraint system
sensing components and wiring
harnesses.
Do not cause impact to the doors.
Impact to the doors when the ignition
switch is in the ON position may cause
the air bags to inflate.
Adding equipment to or modifying
your air bag equipped vehicle
If you modify your vehicle by changing
your vehicle’s frame, bumper system,
front end or side sheet metal or ride
height, this may affect the operation of
your vehicle’s air bag system.
Air bag warning labels
(if equipped)
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Air bag warning labels are attached to
alert the passengers of potential risks of
the air bag system.
Be sure to read all of the information
about the air bags that are installed on
your vehicle in this Owner’s Manual.

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Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster control
You can adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel illumination form the
User Settings Mode on the LCD display
when the ignition switch is on ('Lights
J Illumination’). When the vehicle’s
parking lights or headlamps are on,
interior switch illumination intensity and
mood lamps are also adjusted.
If your vehicle is equipped with
additional navigation, please refer
to the infotainment system manual
separately supplied.
WARNING
Never adjust the instrument cluster
whilst driving. This could result in loss
of control and lead to an accident that
may cause death, serious injury, or
vehicle damage.
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[The brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is displayed.

[If the brightness reaches the
maximum or minimum level, an alarm
will sound.
WARNING
Never adjust the instrument cluster
whilst driving. This could result in loss
of control and lead to an accident that
may cause death, serious injury, or
vehicle damage.

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Instrument cluster
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
„3.5-Inch
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„10.25-Inch
This gauge indicates the temperature
of the engine coolant when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
NOTICE
If the gauge pointer moves beyond the
normal range area toward the “130”
position, it indicates overheating that
may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. If your vehicle
overheats, refer to “If the Engine
Overheats” in chapter 8.
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap or
reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
The engine coolant is under pressure
and could cause severe burns. Wait
until the engine is cool before adding
coolant to the reservoir.
Fuel Gauge
„3.5-Inch
OBC3040009/OCN7040011L
„10.25-Inch
This gauge indicates the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank.
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Parking Brake & Brake
fluid warning light
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[When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button 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.

[When the parking brake is applied.

[When 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.
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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 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. We recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
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Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. 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 are 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 whilst 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.
WARNING
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 a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

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Instrument cluster
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) warning light
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[When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button 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 a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)
system warning light
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[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 a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
WARNING
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.
In this case, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
We recommend you have the vehicle
inspected by a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer as soon as possible.
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution
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Electric Power Steering
(EPS) warning light
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[When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The electric powering steering
warning light illuminates for about 3
seconds and then goes off.

[Whenever there is a malfunction with
the electric power steering.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
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[When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button 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 a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
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.
CAUTION
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic
converter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine power.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer as soon
as possible.
Charging system
warning light
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When there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system.

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Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
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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 “0” can cause the engine to
misfire and damage the catalytic
converter (if equipped).
Master warning light
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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 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 malfunction
(if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control radar blocked
(if equipped)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) malfunction
To identify the details of the warning,
look at the LCD display.
Low Tyre Pressure
Warning Light
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[When you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.

[When one or more of your tyres
are significantly underinflated (The
location of the underinflated tyres are
displayed on the LCD display).
For more details, refer to “Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in
chapter 8.
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[When there is a malfunction with the
TPMS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer as soon
as possible.
For more details, refer to “Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in
chapter 8.
WARNING
Safe Stopping

[The TPMS cannot alert you to severe
and sudden tyre 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.