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Fuel gauge
This gauge indicates the approxi-
mate amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
Information
• The fuel tank capacity is given in
chapter 8.
• The fuel gauge is supplemented by a
low fuel warning light, which will
illuminate when the fuel tank is
nearly empty.
• On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge
pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel
warning light may come on earlier
than usual due to the movement of
fuel in the tank.Avoid driving with an extremely
low fuel level. Running out of fuel
could cause the engine to misfire
damaging the catalytic converter.
NOTICE
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Never remove the radiator cap or
reservoir cap when the engine is
hot. The engine coolant is under
pressure and could severely
burn. Wait until the engine is cool
before adding coolant to the
reservoir.
WARNING
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Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain addi-
tional fuel as soon as possible
after the warning light comes
on or when the gauge indicator
comes close to the "E (Empty)"
level.
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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 situa-
tion 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 illumi-
nates 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 mal-
function 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 2.
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Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you placethe ignition switch
to the ON position.
- The parking brake light illumi-
nates 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 the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir 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 7). After adding
brake fluid, check all brake compo-
nents 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 dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems 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 driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing 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 inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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.i
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.
WARNING
Have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible.

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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.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This indicator 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.
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 Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalyt-
ic 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 possi-
ble.
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Charging System
Warning Light
When this warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, the bat-
tery 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 informa-
tion, refer to "Engine Oil" in chap-
ter 7). If the level is low, add oil as
required.
If the warning light remains on
after adding oil or if oil is not avail-
able, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible. If the engine does not stop
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure Warning Light is illumi-
nated, severe damage could
result.
If the warning light stays on
while the engine is running, it
indicates that there may be seri-
ous engine damage or malfunc-
tion. 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 is started, turn the
engine off immediately. In this
case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Low Fuel Level
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
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.
Washer Fluid Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the washer fluid level in the
reservoir is nearly empty.
If washer fluid warning light illumi-
nates, refill the washer fluid reser-
voir in the engine room when pos-
sible.
Master Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction in
operation in any of the following
systems:
- Low washer fluid
- Exterior lamp malfunction
(if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
To identify the details of the warn-
ing, look at the LCD display.
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Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the ignition switch
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
are displayed on the LCD display.)
For more information, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
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 inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er as soon as possible.
For more information, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the ignition switch
to the ON position.
- The All Wheel Drive warning light
illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.
Whenever there is a malfunction
with the AWD system.
If this occurs, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Safe Stopping
The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire dam-
age caused by external fac-
tors.
If you notice any vehicle insta-
bility, 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.
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LED Headlight Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the ignition switch
or the Engine Start/Stop button to
the ON position.
When there is a malfunction with
the LED headlight.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
This warning light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with a
LED headlight related part.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Continuous driving with the LED
Headlight Warning Light on or
blinking can reduce LED headlight
life.
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 posi-
tion.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or
preceding vehicles, the High Beam
Assist (HBA) system will switch the
high beam to low beam automati-
cally.
For more information, refer to
"High Beam Assist (HBA) system"
in this chapter.
Icy Road Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light is to warn the driver
the road may be icy.
When the outside temperature
gauge reads 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.
Information
If the icy road warning light illumi-
nates while driving, it means that the
outside temperature has reduced and
that the road conditions may be icy.
As a precaution you should reduce
your speed and drive more carefully
and with greater attention to the road
conditions.
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Cruise Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control system is
enabled.
For more information, refer to
"Cruise Control System" in chap-
ter 5.
Cruise SET Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control speed is
set.
For more information, refer to
"Cruise Control System" in chap-
ter 5.
SPORT Mode Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When you select "SPORT" mode
as drive mode.
For more information, refer to
"Drive Mode Integrated Control
System" in chapter 5.
ECO Mode Indicator
Light (for Canada)
This indicator light illuminates :
When you select "ECO" mode as
drive mode.
For more information, refer to
"Drive Mode Integrated Control
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 5.