warning light HYUNDAI SONATA 2023 Owner's Manual

Instrument Cluster
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Low Tire Pressure Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
•
When you place the ignition in the 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 is
displayed on the LCD display.)
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
chapter 7.
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 inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
chapter 7.
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. Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
•
When you place the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The Electronic Stability Control indicator light illuminates for about
3 seconds and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
the ESC system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
For more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in
chapter 6.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition switch to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When you deactivate the ESC system
by pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in
chapter 6.

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Immobilizer Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
•
When the vehicle detects the
immobilizer in the key with the
ignition switch in the ON position.
- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
• When there is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Immobilizer Indicator Light
(with smart key) (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the smart key
in the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC or ON position. - Once the smart key is detected, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:
When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- If the smart key is not detected, you cannot start the engine.
This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:
If the smart key is in the vehicle and the
Engine Start/Stop button is ON, but the
vehicle cannot detect the smart key.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Turn Signal Indicator Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal
indicator stalk.
If any of the following occur, there may be
a malfunction with the turn signal system.
- The turn signal indicator light illuminates but does not blink
- The turn signal indicator light blinks rapidly
- The turn signal indicator light does not illuminate at all
If any of these conditions occur, have
your vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Headlamp Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
If one of the exterior bulbs (headlamp,
stop lamp, high mounted stop lamp) is
not operating properly. One of the bulbs
may need to be replaced. If the vehicle
is equipped with LED headlamps, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
When replacing the bulb, use the same wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to "Light
bulbs" in chapter 8.

Instrument Cluster
4-18
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
•
When the headlights are on and in the high beam position.
• When the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlamps are on.
High Beam Assist indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the High Beam is on with the
light switch in the AUTO light position.
• If your vehicle detects oncoming or
preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist
will switch the high beam to low beam
automatically.
For more information, refer to "High
Beam Assist (HBA)" 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)" in
chapter 6.
Lane Keeping Assist
Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• [Green] When you activate the lane
departure warning system by pressing
the LKA button and all of the system
operating conditions are satisfied.
• [White] When system operating
conditions are not satisfied or when
the sensor does not detect the lane line.
• [Yellow] When there is a malfunction
with Lane Keeping Assist system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to "Lane
Keeping Assist (LKA)" in chapter 6.

Instrument Cluster
4-20
Press START button with key
(for smart key system)
This warning 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)
This warning 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.
Door, Hood, Trunk Open Indicator
ODN8049012
This warning is displayed if any door or
the hood or the 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 (if equipped)
ODN8049013
This warning is displayed if you turn off
the engine when the sunroof is open.
Close the sunroof securely before leaving
your vehicle.

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Instrument panel illumination
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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.
Low Pressure
ODN8049019L
This warning message is displayed if the
tire pressure is low. The corresponding
tire on the vehicle will be illuminated.
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
chapter 7. Lights Mode
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This indicator displays which exterior
light is selected using the lighting
control. Wiper
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This indicator displays which wiper speed
is selected using the wiper control.

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Master warning mode
OIK047173L
This warning light informs the driver the
following situations.
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system malfunction (if equipped)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning system malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blocked (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Lamp malfunction (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)
The Master Warning Light illuminates
if one or more of the above warning
situations occur. At this time, a Master
Warning icon (
) will appear beside
the User Settings icon (), on the LCD
display.
If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned
off and the Master Warning icon will
disappear. User settings mode
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In this mode, you can change the
settings of the instrument cluster, doors,
lamps, etc.
1. Head-Up Display
2. Driver Assistance
3. Door
4.
Lights
5. Sound
6. Convenience
7. Service interval
8. Other
9. Language
10. Reset
The information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle.

Instrument Cluster
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Warning message mode
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When the warning message light appears
in the option menu, press the OK button
and check the detailed information.
User Settings Mode
In this mode, you can change the
settings of the instrument cluster, doors,
lamps, etc.
1. Head-up display
2. Driver assistance3. Door
4. Lights5. Sound
6. Convenience
7. Service interval8. Other
9. Language
10. Reset
The information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle.
OOSEV048172L
Shift to P to edit settings
This warning message appears if you try
to adjust the User Settings while driving.
For your safety, change the User Settings
after parking the vehicle, applying the
parking brake and shifting to P (Park).
Quick guide help
This mode provides quick guides for the
systems in the User Settings mode.
Select an item, press and hold the OK
button.
For more information, about each
system, refer to this Owner's Manual.

Instrument Cluster
4-54
Warning message mode
When the warning message light appears
in the option menu, press the OK button
and check the detailed information.
User Settings Mode
In this mode, you can change the
settings of the instrument cluster, doors,
lamps, etc.
1. Head-up display (if quipped)
2. Driver assistance3. Door
4. Lights5. Sound
6. Convenience
7. Service interval8. Other
9. Language
10. Reset
The information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle.
OOSEV048172L
Shift to P to edit settings
This warning message appears if you try
to adjust the User Settings while driving.
For your safety, change the User Settings
after parking the vehicle, applying the
parking brake and shifting to P (Park).
Quick guide help
This mode provides quick guides for the
systems in the User Settings mode.
Select an item, press and hold the OK
button.
For more information, about each
system, refer to this Owner's Manual.

Instrument Cluster
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5. Sound
ItemsExplanation
Cluster Voice
Guidance VolumeTo adjust the cluster voice guidance volume.
Welcome sound To activate or deactivate the welcome sound.
6. Convenience
Items
Explanation
Seat Easy Access (if quipped)• Off: The seat easy access function is deactivated.
• Normal/Extended: When you turn off the engine, the driver’s
seat will automatically move rearward short (Normal) or long
(Extended) for you to enter or exit the vehicle more comfortably.
For more information, refer to “Driver Position Memory System”
in chapter 5.
Rear Occupant Alert To activate or deactivate the rear occupant alert.
Welcome Light • On driver approach: The welcome light turns on automatically
when the vehicle is approached with the smart key.
For more information, refer to ‘’Welcome System’’ in chapter 5.
Wireless Charging
System (if quipped) To activate or deactivate the wireless charging system in the front
seat.
For more information, refer to “Wireless cellular phone charging
system” in chapter 5.
Wiper/Lights Display To activate or deactivate the Wiper/ Light mode.
When activated, the LCD display shows the selected Wiper/Light
mode whenever you changed the mode.
Gear Position Pop-up To activate or deactivate the gear position pop-up.
When activated, the gear position will be displayed on the LCD
display.
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off The feature is to turn off the vehicle automatically after a certain
amount of time (30 or 60 mins), to prevent CO toxication when the
vehicle is on and parked in a garage for a long time.
Select the time to delay automatic shut off when the vehicle is
parked with the engine on.
Icy Road Warning To activate or deactivate the icy road warning function.
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off (if equipped) The feature is to turn off the vehicle automatically after a certain
amount of time (30 or 60 mins), to prevent CO toxication when the
vehicle is on and parked in a garage for a long time.
Select the time to delay automatic shut off when the vehicle is
parked with the engine on.

Exterior Features .......................................................................................... 5-50
Hood ........................................................................................................................ 5-50
Trunk ......................................................................................................................... 5-51
Emergency Trunk Safety Release .......................................................................... 5-52
Fuel Filler Door ....................................................................................................... 5-56
Head Up Display (HUD) ............................................................................... 5-59
Lighting ......................................................................................................... 5-61
Exterior Lights ......................................................................................................... 5-61
Interior Lights ......................................................................................................... 5-67
Welcome System .................................................................................................... 5-70
Wipers and Washers ..................................................................................... 5-71
Windshield Wipers .................................................................................................. 5-71
Windshield Washers ................................................................................................ 5-72
Rear View Monitor (RVM) ............................................................................ 5-73
Rear View Monitor with Parking Guidance ............................................................5-73
Rear View Monitor - Top View ............................................................................... 5-73
Surround View Monitor (SVM) .................................................................... 5-75
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist .............................................5 -76
System Setting and Operation .............................................................................. 5 -76
Warning and System Control .................................................................................. 5-77
Detecting Sensor .................................................................................................... 5-79
System Malfunction ............................................................................................... 5-80
Limitations of the System ...................................................................................... 5-80
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) ................................................5-82
Operation of Reverse Parking Distance Warning System ....................................5-82
To Turn off Reverse Parking Distance Warning System ......................................5-84
Non-Operational Conditions of Reverse Parking Distance Warning System .....5-84
Reverse Parking Distance Warning System Precautions .....................................5-85
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) .................................5-86
Operation of Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning System ....................5-87
Non-Operational Conditions of Forward/
Reverse Parking Distance Warning System ..........................................................5-89
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning System Precautions .....................5-90
Remote smart parking assist (RSPA) ..........................................................5-91
Operating Condition .............................................................................................. 5-92
How Remote Smart Parking Assist System Works ...............................................5-95
Additional Instructions ......................................................................................... 5-100
Display Operation Status ...................................................................................... 5-101
How the Remote Moving Forward/Backward System Works ............................5-102
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