warning light HYUNDAI KONA 2022 Owner's Manual

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4-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light
When 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 details,
refer to “Engine Oil” section 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.
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NOTICE
If the engine does not stop
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure warning light is illuminated,
severe damage could result.
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 is started, turn the engine
off immediately. If this occurs,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument cluster
4-14
Low fuel level warning light
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
or 0” can cause the engine to misfire
and damage the catalytic converter.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
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, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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
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 enhance engine protection
system starts operation 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.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
Exhaust system (GPF)
warning light (for gasoline
engine, if equipped)
This warning light illuminates, when
accumulated soot reaches a certain
amount.
When this warning light illuminates, it
may turn off after driving the vehicle
at more than 50 mph (80km/h) for
about 30 minutes (above 3rd gear
with 1500 ~ 4000 engine rpm).
If this warning light blinks in spite
of the procedure (at this time LCD
warning message will be displayed),
have the GPF system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
If you continue to drive with the GPF
warning light blinking for a long time,
the GPF system can be damaged and
fuel consumption can worsen.

04
4-15
Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) warning light
(if equipped)
When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The EPB warning light illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then goes
off.
Whenever there is a malfunction with
EPB.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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AUTO HOLD indicator light
[White] When you activate Auto Hold
by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch.
[Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the brake
pedal with Auto Hold activated.
[Yellow] Whenever there is a
malfunction with the Auto Hold
function.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Parking Brake (EPB)” section in chapter
6.
Low tire pressure warning
light
When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The low tire pressure warning light
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 details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in
chapter 8.
When there is a malfunction with the
TPMS.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section 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.

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4-16
Forward Safety warning light
(if equipped)
When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The Forward Safety warning light
illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
Whenever there is a malfunction with
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)”
section in chapter 7.
Lane Safety indicator light
(if equipped)
[Green] When the function operating
conditions are satisfied.
[White] When the function operating
conditions are not satisfied.
[Yellow] Whenever there is a
malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
For more details, refer to “Lane Keeping
Assist (LKA)” section in chapter 7.
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) warning
light
Whenever there is a malfunction with the
4WD system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “4 Wheel Drive
(4WD)” section in chapter 6.

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4-17
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) LOCK
Indicator Light
Once 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 you select 4WD Lock mode by
pressing the 4WD LOCK button.
- The 4WD LOCK mode is to increase
the drive power when driving on
wet pavement, snow covered roads
and/or off-road.
NOTICE
Do not use 4WD LOCK mode on dry
paved roads or highway, it can cause
noise, vibration or damage of 4WD
related parts.
LED headlight warning light
(if equipped)
When you set the ignition switch or
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 the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Whenever there is a malfunction with a
LED headlight related part.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED
Headlight warning light on or blinking
can reduce LED headlight life.

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4-21
High Beam Assist indicator
light (if equipped)
When the high-beam is on with the light
switch in the AUTO position.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or
preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist
will switch the high beam to low beam
automatically.
For more details, refer to “High Beam
Assist (HBA)” section in chapter 5.
Cruise Indicator Light
(if equipped)
When the cruise control system is
enabled.
For more details, refer to "Smart Cruise
Control (SCC)" in chapter 7.
SPORT Mode Indicator Light
(if equipped)
When you select "SPORT" mode as drive
mode.
For more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" in chapter
6.
SMART Mode Indicator Light
(if equipped)
When you select ''SMART" mode as drive
mode.
For more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System'' in chapter
6.
Master warning light
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)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) malfunction
To identify the details of the warning,
look at the LCD display.

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4-23
Press START button with key
(for smart key system)
This 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 dual
clutch transmission)
This 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.
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system and dual
clutch transmission)
This message is displayed if you try to
start the engine in any other position
except P (Park) or N (Neutral).
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Battery discharging due to external
electrical devices (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the 12V
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 message appears after removing
the non-factory electrical accessories,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument cluster
4-24
Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator
OOS040004K
This warning is displayed if any door or
hood or 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 is
fully closed.
Also, check there is no door/hood/
liftgate open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Sunroof open indicator (if equipped)
OOS047113
This warning is displayed if you turn off
the engine when the sunroof is open.
Close the sunroof securely before leaving
your vehicle.
Low tire pressure (if equipped)
OTM040022L
This warning message is displayed if the
tire pressure is low. The corresponding
tire on the vehicle will be illuminated.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in
chapter 8.

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4-25
Lights
OIK047145L
This indicator displays which exterior
light is selected using the lighting
control.
Wiper
OJX1049008L
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 message is displayed if the washer
fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.
Low fuel
This 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.

Instrument cluster
4-26
Engine overheated / Engine has
overheated (if equipped)
This 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” section in chapter 8.
Check exhaust system (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the GPF system. At this
time, the GPF warning light will also
blink. If this occurs, have the GPF system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
GPF : Gasoline Particulate Filter
For more details, refer to “Warning
lights” in this chapter.
Check headlight (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if the
headlamps are not operating properly.
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.
Check turn signal (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the turn
signal lamps are not operating properly.
A lamp may need to be replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
Check headlamp LED (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the LED headlamp. Have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.