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Warning messages
(if equipped)
Shift to P(for smart key system and auto-matic transaxle)
This warning message illuminates
if you try to turn off the engine with-
out the shift lever in P (Park) posi-
tion.
At this time, 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 illuminates
if the battery of the smart key is
discharged when the Engine
Start/Stop button changes to the
OFF position.
Press START button while turning wheel (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the steering wheel does not
unlock normally when the Engine
Start/Stop button is pressed.
It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop button while
turning the steering wheel right
and left.
Steering wheel not locked (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the steering wheel does not lock
when the Engine Start/Stop button
changes to the OFF position.
Check steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the steering wheel does not lock
normally when the Engine Start/
Stop button changes to the OFF
position.
Press brake pedal to startengine (for smart key systemand automatic transaxle)
This warning message illuminates
if the Engine Start/Stop button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedly
without depressing the brake
pedal.
It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.
Key not in vehicle(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the smart key is not in the vehicle
when you press the Engine Start/
Stop button.
It means that you always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the smart key is not detected
when you press the Engine Start/
Stop button.
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Press START button again (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you can not operate the Engine
Start/Stop button when there is a
problem with the Engine Start/Stop
button system.
It means that you could start the engine by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button once more.
If the warning illuminates each time you press the Engine Start/
Stop button, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Press START button with key(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you press the Engine Start/Stop
button while the warning message
"Key not detected" is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica- tor light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (for smart key system and auto-matic transaxle)
This warning message illuminates
if the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. 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 auto-matic transaxle)
This warning message illuminates
if you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.
Information
You can start the engine with the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position. But,
for your safety, we recommend that
you start the engine with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.
Door, Hood, Trunk Open
It means that any door, hood, or
trunk is open.
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Before driving the vehicle, you
should confirm that the door/
hood/trunk is fully closed.
Also, check there is no door/
hood/trunk open warning light
or message displayed on the
instrument cluster.
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Sunroof Open (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if
you turn off the engine when the sun-
roof is open.
Turn on FUSE SWITCH
This warning message illuminatesif the fuse switch located on the
fuse box under the steering wheel
is OFF.
It means that you should turn the fuse switch on.
For more details, refer to "Fuses"
in chapter 7.
Low Tire Pressure
This warning message illuminates if
the tire pressure is low with the igni-
tion switch or the Engine/Start Button
in ON position.
For more information, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
Low Washer Fluid
This warning message illuminates if the washer fluid level in the reser-
voir is nearly empty.
It means that you should refill the washer fluid.
Low Fuel
This warning message illuminatesif the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warninglight is illuminates.
- When the trip computer displays "--- mile (or km)" as distance to
empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Engine has overheated
This warning message illuminates when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is above 248°F (120°C). This
means that the engine is overheat-
ed and may be damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer
to "Overheating" in chapter 6.
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Check headlight (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if
there is a malfunction (burned-out
bulb except LED lamp or circuit mal-
function) with the headlamp. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
When replacing the bulb, use thesame wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to
"BULB WATTAGE" in chapter 8.
If the different wattage bulb is equipped with the vehicle, this
warning message is not dis-
played.
Check headlamp LED(if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if
there is a problem with the LED
headlamp. We recommend you to
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check headlamp cooling fan(if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if
there is a problem with headlamp
fan. We recommend you to have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Check smart high beam system(if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if
there is a problem with the Smart
High Beam System. We recommend
you to have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to
"Smart High Beam System" in
chapter 3.
Check AEB system (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if
there is a malfunction with the
Autonomous Emergency Braking
(AEB) system. We recommend that
the vehicle be inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to
"Autonomous Emergency Braking
(AEB) system" in chapter 5.
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Attention Alert Check System (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if
there is a problem with the Driver
Attention Alert System. We recom-
mend you to have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to
"Driver Attention Alert (DAA)" in
chapter 5.
Check BSD System (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if
there is a problem with the Blind Spot
Detection (BSD) system. We recom-
mend that the vehicle be inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to
"Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
System" in chapter 5.
Check LKAS (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if
there is a problem with the Lane
Keeping Assist System (LKAS). We
recommend you to have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to
"Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)" in chapter 5.
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Warning LightsInformation
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.
Supplemental RestraintSystem Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 6seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
In this case, have your 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 the
"Seat Belts" in chapter 2.
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Parking Brake & BrakeFluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds.
- It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
When the parking brake is applied.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminateswith the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
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) . Then check all
brake components for fluid leaks. If
any leak on the brake system is still
found, the warning light remains on,
or the brakes do not operate prop-
erly, do not drive the vehicle. In this
case, have your 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 are
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-
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Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational without
the assistance of the anti-lock
brake system).
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Electronic Brake forceDistribution (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 your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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 your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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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 your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.Electric Power Steering (EPS)Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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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.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause
damage to the emission control
systems which could affect dri-
vability 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 your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Charging System
Warning Light
If this warning light comes on 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; starting the engine
will quickly discharge the battery.
If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the elec-
trical charging system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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