ignition Hyundai Sonata

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Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)
This light comes on when the front fog lights are ON.
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Shift pattern indicators(if equipped)
The indicator displays to show the auto-
matic transaxle shift lever selection. D150313AFD-EA
Charging system warning
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electricalcharging system.
If the warning light comes on while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera-
tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob- lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer correct the problem
as soon as possible. D150315AHD-EA
Boot lid open warning light
This warning light illuminates when the boot lid is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.
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Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a door is not closed securely with the igni-
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Immobiliser indicator
(if equipped)
This light illuminates when the immobilis-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.

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Low fuel level warning
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
should add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
or with the fuel level below “E” can causethe engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter.
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Low washer fluid levelwarning indicator (if equipped)
This warning light indicates the washer
fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill the
washer fluid as soon as possible. D150320AFD-EA
Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) (check engine light)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
cates that a potential problem has been
detected somewhere in the emissioncontrol system. This light will also illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, and will go out in a few seconds
after the engine is started. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when
the ignition key is turned to the ON posi-
tion, take your vehicle to your nearest
authorised HYUNDAI dealer and have
the system checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer promptly.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Light illumi-nated may cause damage to the
emission control systems whichcould effect drivability and/or fuel economy.

If the EmissionControl System
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi- nates, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which couldresult in loss of engine power.
Have the Engine Control Systeminspected as soon as possible byan authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION - Diesel engine
(if equipped)
If the malfunction indicator light blink-ing, have the Particulate Filter Systeminspected by an authorised HYUNDAIdealer (before driving more than 50
km/31 miles).

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ESP indicator (Electronic
Stability Program) (if equipped)
The ESP indicator will illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
onds. When the ESP is on, it monitors the
driving conditions and under normal driv-
ing conditions, the ESP light will remain
off. When a slippery or low traction con-dition is encountered, the ESP will oper-
ate, and the ESP indicator will blink to
indicate the ESP is operating. D150324AFD-EA
ESP OFF indicator (if equipped)
The ESP OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. To switch to ESP OFF mode,
press the ESP OFF button. The ESPOFF indicator will illuminate indicating
the ESP is deactivated. If this indicator
stays on when ESP OFF is not selected,
the ESP may have a malfunction. Take
your car to an authorised HYUNDAI deal-
er and have the system checked.
✽✽ NOTICE
After reconnecting or recharging a dis-
charged battery, the ESP OFF indicatormay illuminate. In this case, turn thesteering wheel half way to the left andright while the ignition switch is in the
ON position. Then, restart the engine
after the ignition is off. If the ESP OFF
indicator does not turn off, have the sys-tem checked by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
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Cruise indicator (if equipped)
CRUISE indicator The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator light in the instru- ment cluster is illuminated when the
cruise control ON/OFF button on the
steering wheel is pushed.
The indicator light turns off when the
cruise control ON/OFF button is pushed
again. For more Information about the
use of cruise control, refer to section 5,
“Cruise control system”. Cruise SET indicator The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise function switch (COAST/SET or
RES/ACCEL) is ON.
The cruise SET indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated when
the cruise control switch (COAST/SET or
RES/ACCEL) is pushed. The cruise SETindicator light does not illuminate when
the cruise control switch (CANCEL) ispushed or the system is disengaged.
D150327AUNKey reminder warning chime
(if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened while the
ignition key is left in the ignition switch
(ACC or LOCK position), the key
reminder warning chime will sound. This
is to prevent you from locking your keys
in the vehicle. The chime sounds until the
key is removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed.
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Glow indicator (Dieselengine)
The indicator light illuminates when the
ignition switch is placed at the ON posi-
tion. The engine can be started after the
preheat indicator light goes off. The illu-
minating time varies with the water tem-
perature, air temperature and batterycondition.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the engine was not started within 10
seconds after the preheating is complet-
ed, turn the ignition key once more tothe LOCK position during 10 seconds,
and then to the ON position, in order to
preheat again.
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Fuel filter warning light (Diesel engine)
This warning light illuminates for 3 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is set to the
ON position and then it will go out. If it
lights up while the engine is running, it
indicates that water has accumulated
inside the fuel filter. If this happens,
remove the water from the fuel filter. For
more Information, refer to section 7,“Fuel filter”. D150303ANF-EA
Active geometry control
suspension (AGCS) warn-ing light (if equipped)
This light illuminates if the ignition switch
is turned to ON and goes off in approxi-
mately 3 seconds if the system is operat-
ing normally. AGCS warning light will
blink to indicate the AGCS is operating.
If the AGCS warning light remains on,
comes on while driving, or does not
come on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position, this indicates
that there may be a problem with the
AGCS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
by an authorised HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
If the preheat indicator light contin-
ues to illuminate or flash on and off after the engine has warmed up orwhile driving, check the system by an authorised HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
When the fuel filter warning light isilluminated, engine power (vehicle speed & idle speed) may decrease.If you keep driving with the warning light on, you can damage your vehi-
cle's engine parts and injection sys-tem of the Common Rail. If thisoccurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorised HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible.
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The rear parking assist system assists
the driver when reversing by chiming ifan object is sensed within a distance of
120 cm (47 in.) behind the vehicle. Thissystem is a supplemental system and itis not intended to nor does it replace the
need for extreme care and attention of
the driver. The sensing range and objects
detectable by the back sensors are limit-
ed. Whenever reversing, pay as much
attention to what is behind you as you
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Operating condition
This system will activate when backing
up with the ignition switch ON.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed over
5 km/h (3 mph), the system may not be
activated correctly.
The sensing distance while the rear parking assist system is in operation is
approximately 120 cm (47 in.).
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest
one will be recognized first.
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Types of warning sound
When an object is 120 cm to 81 cm (47 in. to 32 in.) from the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps intermittently.
When an object is 80 cm to 41 cm (31 in. to 16 in.) from the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps more frequently.
When an object is within 40 cm (15 in.) of the rear bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously.
REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
The rear parking assist system is a
supplementary function only. Theoperation of the rear parking assist
system can be affected by several
factors (including environmental
conditions). It is the responsibility
of the driver to always check the
area behind the vehicle before and
while backing up.
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The hazard warning flasher should be
used whenever you find it necessary tostop the car in a hazardous location.
When you must make such an emer-
gency stop, always pull off the road as far
as possible.The hazard warning lights are turned on
by pushing in the hazard switch. This
causes all turn signal lights to blink. The
hazard warning lights will operate even
though the key is not in the ignition
switch.
To turn the hazard warning lights off,
push the switch a second time.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
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Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to pre-
vent the battery from being accidental-
ly discharged. The system automatical-
ly turns off the parking lights when the
driver removes the ignition key and
opens the driver’s door.
If required, to keep the parking lights on when the ignition key is removed,
perform the following :
1) Open the driver’s door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the
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Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and a
Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the
end of the control lever to one of the fol-
lowing positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Parking light position
(3) Headlight position
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Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the parking light position (1st position), the tail, posi-
tion, license and instrument panel lightsare ON.
LIGHTING
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Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the headlight position (2nd position) the head, tail,
position, license and instrument panellights are ON.
✽✽NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the headlights.
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Auto light position (if equipped)
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights will
be turned ON or OFF automaticallydepending on the amount of light outside
the vehicle.
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CAUTION
Never place anything over sensor (1) located on the instrumentpanel, this will ensure better auto-light system control.
Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner, the cleaner mayleave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
If your vehicle has window tint or other types of coating on the
front windshield, the Auto lightsystem may not work properly.
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D190500AUN High - beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights,
push the lever away from you. Pull it back
for low beams. The high-beam indicator will light when
the headlight high beams are switchedon.
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on for aprolonged time while the engine is not
running.Flashing headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the normal
(low-beam) position when released. The
headlight switch does not need to be on
to use this flashing feature. D190600AUN
Turn signals and lane change sig- nals
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down
(A). Green arrow indicators on the instru-
ment panel indicate which turn signal is
operating. They will self-cancel after a
turn is completed. If the indicator contin-
ues to flash after a turn, manually return
the lever to the OFF position.
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To signal a lane change, move the turn
signal lever slightly and hold it in position
(B). The lever will return to the OFF posi-tion when released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out andwill require replacement.
✽✽NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally quick
or slow, bulb may be burned out or have
a poor electrical connection in the cir-cuit.
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Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to provide improved
visibility and avoid accidents when visibil-
ity is poor due to fog, rain or snow etc.
The fog lights will turn on when fog light
switch (1) is turned to ON position after
the parklight is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the switch to OFF position. D200100ANF-EA
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push
the lever downward and release it
with the lever in the OFF position.
The wipers will operate continu-
ously if the lever is pushed down-
ward and held.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation.
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this
mode in a light rain or mist. To vary
the speed setting, turn the speedcontrol knob(1).
In this position the wiping intervals
are also varied automatically
depending on your vehicle speed.(if equipped)
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CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Only use the foglights when visibility is poor.
WIPERS AND WASHERS