warning light HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 2021 User Guide

4.Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster ........................................................................\
....................4-4Instrument cluster control ........................................................................\
...................4-5
Instrument panel illumination ........................................................................\
...........4-5
Gauges and meters ........................................................................\
..............................4-5
Speedometer ........................................................................\
.....................................4-5
Power gauge ........................................................................\
.....................................4-6
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
.........................................4-6
Hybrid battery SOC (State of Charge) gauge ...........................................................4 -7
Outside temperature gauge ........................................................................\
..............4 -7
Odometer ........................................................................\
..........................................4-8
Distance to empty ........................................................................\
............................4-8
Fuel economy (for 12.3-inch cluster) ......................................................................4-9
Transmission shift indicator ........................................................................\
................4-9
Automatic transmission shift indicator ...................................................................4-9
Warning and indicator lights ........................................................................\
.............4-10
Seat belt warning light ........................................................................\
....................4-10
Air bag warning light ........................................................................\
.......................4-10
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light ..............................................................4-10
Regenerative brake warning light ........................................................................\
....4-11
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light ...........................................................4-11
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light .........................4-12
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light ..........................................................4-12
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ........................................................................\
..4-13
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light ........................................................4-13
AUTO HOLD indicator light ........................................................................\
.............4-13
Charging system warning light ........................................................................\
.......4-14
Engine oil pressure warning light ........................................................................\
...4-14
Low fuel level warning light ........................................................................\
............4-15
Service warning light ........................................................................\
.......................4-15
Exhaust system (GPF) warning light .......................................................................4-15
Master warning light ........................................................................\
........................4-16
Low tire pressure warning light ........................................................................\
......4-16
Forward Safety warning light ........................................................................\
...........4-17
Lane Safety indicator light ........................................................................\
...............4-17
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light ........................................................................\
.4-17
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) LOCK indicator light ..............................................................4-17
LED headlight warning light ........................................................................\
............4-18
Icy road warning light ........................................................................\
......................4-18
Ready indicator ........................................................................\
................................4-19
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4-4
Instrument cluster
„„4.2 inch
„„12.3 inch
The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
For more information, refer to “Gauges and meters” section in this chapter.
OTMH040012N/OTMH040010N
1. Power gauge
2. Speedometer
3. Battery SOC (State of Charge) gauge
4. Fuel gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. LCD display (including Trip computer)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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4-5
Instrument cluster control
Instrument panel illumination
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 →
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
while driving. This could result in loss
of control and lead to an accident that
may cause death, serious injury, or
vehicle damage.
• The brightness of the instrument
panel illumination is displayed.
• If the brightness reaches to the
maximum or minimum level, a chime
will sound.
Gauges and meters
Speedometer
„„4.2-Inch
OTM040059L
„„12.3-Inch
OTM040006LThe speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle and is calibrated in miles per
hour (MPH) and/or kilometers per hour
(km/h).

Instrument cluster
4-6
Power gauge
„„4.2-Inch„„12.3-Inch
OTMH040003OTMH040004E
The power gauge indicates whether the
current driving condition is fuel efficient
or not.
• CHARGE : Shows that the energy
made by the vehicle is being
converted to electrical energy.
(Regenerated energy)
• ECO : Shows that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
• POWER : Shows that the vehicle is
exceeding the Eco-friendly range.
Information
Accordance to the power gauge area the
“EV” indicator comes on or off.
-“EV” indicator ON : Vehicle is driven
using the electric motor or the gasoline
engine is stopped.
-“EV” indicator OFF : Vehicle is driven
using the gasoline engine.
Fuel gauge
„„4.2-Inch„„12.3-Inch
OTM040011OTM040012
This gauge indicates the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Information
• The fuel tank capacity is given in
chapter 2.
• 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.
WARNING
Running out of fuel can expose vehicle
occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain additional
fuel as soon as possible after the
warning light comes on or when the
gauge indicator comes close to the “0
or E (Empty)” level.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire damaging
the catalytic converter.

Instrument cluster
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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.
Seat belt warning light
This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to “Seat Belts”
section in chapter 3.
Air bag warning light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
-The air bag warning light illuminates
for about 3 ~ 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.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button 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 the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
• Whenever the regenerative brake
does not operate.
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 details,
refer to “Brake Fluid” section 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
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking system. 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.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Regenerative brake warning
light
(yellow)
This warning light illuminates:
When the regenerative brake does not
operate and the brake does not perform
well. This causes the Brake Warning
light (red) and Regenerative Brake
Warning Light (yellow) to illuminate
simultaneously.
If this occurs, drive safely and we
recommend that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
The operation of the brake pedal may
be more difficult than normal and the
braking distance may increase.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:
• 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.

Instrument cluster
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Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) system
warning light
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 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.
If this occurs, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
We recommend that you 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.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you 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 set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button 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, we recommend that
you take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a service station
and have the system checked as soon
as possible.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
This indicator light illuminates:
• 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 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.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
NOTICE
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.
Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
• 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
the EPB.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you 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 indicate that
the ESC is not working properly (This
does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).
AUTO HOLD indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
• [White] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD switch.
• [Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the brake
pedal with the Auto Hold system
activated.
• [Yellow] Whenever there is a
malfunction with the Auto Hold
system.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Auto Hold”
section in chapter 6.

Instrument cluster
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Charging system warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When the battery is not being charged
while the engine is running. Immediately
turn OFF all electrical accessories. Try
not to use electrically operated controls,
such as the power windows. Keep the
engine running.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
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.
If this warning light turns on while
driving, drive carefully to the side of the
road and stop the vehicle, check the
engine oil level, and add if insufficient.
If the engine oil isn’t insufficient, or if
the warning light does not turn off even
after adding, we recommend to visit an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Driving with the warning light on may
cause engine failure.
ÃWhen 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.
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,
we recommend that you 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.
NOTICE
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning
light on or with the fuel level below “0
or E” can cause the engine to misfire
and damage the catalytic converter.
Service warning light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
-The service warning light illuminates
for approximately 3 seconds and
then turns off when all checks have
been performed.
• When there is a problem with the
hybrid vehicle control system or
hardware.
When the warning light illuminates
while driving, or does not go OFF after
starting the vehicle, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Exhaust system (GPF)
warning light
• 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 (80 km/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),
we recommend that you 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.