info HYUNDAI VENUE 2021 Owner's Guide

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4-9
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) (if equipped)
OTL045132
This indicator displays which gear
position is selected.

[Park : P

[Reverse : R

[Neutral : N

[Drive : D

[Manual shift Mode : 1~6
OTL045134
Shift indicator pop-up
The pop-up indicates the current gear
position displayed in the cluster for
about 2 seconds when shifting into other
positions (P/R/N/D).
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 you 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.

Instrument Cluster
4-10
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

[When you 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
location 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 8). 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.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with
dualdiagonal 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 is 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 while 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.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

[When you place the ignition switch to
the ON position.
- The ABS warning light illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then turns
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.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate at the
same time while driving:
When the ABS and regular brake system
may not work normally.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
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.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

[When you 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.

Instrument Cluster
4-12
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
This warning light illuminates:

[When you 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.
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.
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
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check
the engine oil level (For more
information, refer to "Engine Oil" in
chapter 8). 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.

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NOTICE

[If the engine is not turned OFF
immediately after the Engine
Oil Pressure Warning Light is
illuminated, severe damage could
occur.

[If the warning light stays on while the
engine is running, it indicates that
there may be 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, fill
the engine oil to the proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the
warning light stays on after the
engine has started, turn the
engine off immediately. In this
case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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 any of the following systems:
- Exterior lamp (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
(if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
To identify the details of the warning,
look at the LCD display.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

[When you 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 7.

Instrument Cluster
4-14
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, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
chapter 7.
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 you 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.
For more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in
chapter 6.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[When you 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.
Immobilizer Indicator Light
(without smart key)
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:

[When the vehicle detects the
immobilizer in the key with the
ignition switch in the ON position.
- At this time, you can start the
engine.
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:

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

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Immobilizer Indicator Light
(with smart key)
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates for up to
30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the smart key
in the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC or ON position.
- Once the smart key is detected, you
can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:
When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- If the smart key is not detected, you
cannot start the engine.
This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
If the smart key is in 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 light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Turn Signal Indicator Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal
indicator 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.
Headlamp Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
If one of the exterior bulbs (headlamp,
stop lamp, high mounted stop lamp) is
not operating properly. One of the bulbs
may need to be replaced. If the vehicle
is equipped with LED headlamps, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
When replacing the bulb, use the same
wattage bulb.
For more details, refer to "Light bulbs" in
chapter 8.

Instrument Cluster
4-16
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[When the headlights 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 headlamps are on.
High Beam Assist (HBA)
indicator light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:

[When the high-Beam is on with the
light switch in the AUTO light position.

[If your vehicle detects oncoming or
preceding vehicles, the High Beam
Assist (HBA) system will switch the
high beam to low beam automatically.
For more information, refer to "High
Beam Assist (HBA) system" in chapter 5.
Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

[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 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)
system" in chapter 6.
Lane Keep Assist Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:

[[Green] When you activate the lane
departure warning system by pressing
the LKA button and all of the system
operating conditions are satisfied.

[[White] When system 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) system" in chapter
6.

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LCD Display Messages
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system and Intelligent
Variable transmission (IVT))
This warning message is displayed if you
try to start the engine with the shift lever
not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
Information
You can start the engine with the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position. But, for
your safety, we recommend that you start
the engine with the shift lever in the P
(Park) position.
Shift to P (for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the engine without the shift lever
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)
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.
Key not in vehicle
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if the
smart key is not in the vehicle when you
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
When attempting to start the vehicle,
always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if the
smart key is not detected when you press
the Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
Engine Start/Stop button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the engine
by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button
again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
button, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Battery discharging due to external
electrical devices (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the battery
voltage is weak due to any non-factory
electrical accessories (ex. dashboard
camera) while parking. Be careful that
the battery is not discharged.
If the warning message appears after
removing the non-factory electrical
accessories, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Icy road warning light (if equipped)
OQX059122L
This warning light is to warn the driver
that the road 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 10 times, and then illuminates.
Also, the warning chime sounds 3 times.
Information
If the icy road warning light appears while
driving, you should drive more attentively
and safely and refrain from speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden braking or
sharp turning, etc.
Low Pressure
OQX049018L
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 7.
Turn FUSE SWITCH on
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This warning message is displayed if
the fuse switch located on the fuse box
under the steering wheel is OFF.
The fuse switch is turned OFF to
minimize battery draw when the vehicle
is in storage or in transportation where
the vehicle will not be operated for some
time.
Under normal conditions, the fuse switch
should be set to the ON position.
For more information, refer to "Fuses"
in chapter 8.