light HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2022 Owner's Manual

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Dual-diagonal braking system
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 is required to
stop the vehicle.
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.
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.

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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 you 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:

[[White] 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 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.

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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.
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
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.
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.

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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:
- 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 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 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, 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 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 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.
AUTO STOP indicator light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the engine enters the Idle Stop
mode of 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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Immobilizer Indicator Light
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.
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.

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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.
For more details, refer to “High Beam
Assist (HBA)” in chapter 5.
Exterior Light Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

[When one of the exterior bulbs
(headlamp, 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 you 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, we recommend that
you 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 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.

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High Beam Assist 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, 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 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)" 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 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 control 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 you 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
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This indicator light illuminates:

[When you 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 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 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, we recommend that 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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Press clutch pedal to start engine
(for smart key system and manual
transmission)
This warning message is displayed if the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC
position twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the clutch
pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal to start the
engine.
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, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Press START button with key
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if you
press the Engine Start/Stop button while
the warning message "Key not detected"
is displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (for
smart key system and automatic
transmission/intelligent variable
transmission)
This warning message is displayed if the
brake switch fuse is disconnected.
You need to replace the fuse with a new
one before starting the engine.
If that is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine Start/
Stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC
position.