lights HYUNDAI SONATA 2023 Owners Manual

Seats & Safety System
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Seat Belt Warning Light
Seat belt warning light
(for driver’s seat)
ODN8039070L
As a reminder to the driver, the seat
belt warning light will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time
you place the ignition switch to the ON
position regardless of belt fastening.
However, if the seat belt is unfastened,
a warning chime will sound for
approximately 6 seconds.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt
and you drive under 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light will stay illuminated.
If you continue not to fasten the seat
belt and you drive over 20 km/h (12 mph)
the seat belt warning chime will sound
for approximately 100 seconds and the
corresponding warning light will blink.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driving
under 20 km/h (12 mph), the seat belt
warning light will illuminate until the seat
belt is fastened.
If you unfasten the seat belt while
driving over 20 km/h (12 mph), the
seat belt warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds and the
corresponding warning light will blink. Seat belt warning light
(for front passenger’s seat)
As a reminder to the front passenger,
the front passenger’s seat belt warning
lights will illuminate for approximately 6
seconds each time you place the ignition
switch to the ON position regardless of
belt fastening.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt
and you drive under 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light will stay illuminated.
If you continue not to fasten the seat
belt and you drive over 20 km/h (12 mph)
the seat belt warning chime will sound
for approximately 100 seconds and the
corresponding warning light will blink.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driving
under 20 km/h (12 mph) the seat belt
warning light will illuminate until the seat
belt is fastened.
If you unfasten the seat belt while
driving over 20 km/h (12 mph), the
seat belt warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds and the
corresponding warning light will blink.
WARNING
The front passenger’s seat belt warning
light may not properly operate if the
front passenger does not sit properly in
the seat.
If you place an object on the passenger
seat or back seat or under the seats,
the warning chime may sound. Please
remove the object if the chime sounds.

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Instrument Cluster ......................................................................................... 4-2
Instrument Cluster Control ...................................................................................... 4-4
Gauges and Meters .................................................................................................. 4-4
Transmission Shift Indicator .................................................................................... 4-9
Warning and Indicator Lights ................................................................................. 4-11
LCD Display Messages ............................................................................................ 4-19
LCD Display (Type A, B) ............................................................................... 4-22
LCD Display Control ............................................................................................... 4-22
LCD Display Modes ................................................................................................ 4-23
Trip Computer......................................................................................................... 4-34
LCD display (Type C) .................................................................................... 4-37
LCD Display Control ............................................................................................... 4-37
View Modes ............................................................................................................ 4-38
Utility View Mode ................................................................................................... 4-39
Option Menu ............................................................................................................ 4-41
User Settings Mode ................................................................................................ 4-42
LCD display (Type D) .................................................................................... 4-49
LCD Display Control ............................................................................................... 4-49
View Modes ........................................................................................................... 4-50
Utility View Mode ................................................................................................... 4-51
Option Menu .......................................................................................................... 4-53
User Settings Mode .............................................................................................. 4-54
4. Instrument Cluster

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Instrument Cluster
ODN8A049039C/ODN8A049032C
Instrument Cluster
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge4.
Fuel gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. LCD display (including trip computer)
The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
For more information, refer to the "Gauges and Meters" in this chapter.
„„Type A
„
„Type B

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ODN8A049002/ONX4040002
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge 4.
Fuel gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. LCD display (including trip computer)
The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
For more information, refer to the "Gauges and Meters" in this chapter.
„„Type C
„
„Type D

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4-11
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.
Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The air bag warning light illuminates for about 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.
In this case, have the 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 “Seat
Belts” in chapter 3. Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
•
When you place the ignition switch 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 that the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
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
information, refer to "Brake Fluid" in
chapter 8) . 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. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

Instrument Cluster
4-12
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 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.
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.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
•
When you place the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The ABS warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then turns
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.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (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 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.
In this case, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

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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 the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light EPB
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The EPB warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and
then turns off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with the EPB.
If this occurs, 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 indicates that
the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB). AUTO HOLD Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
•
[White] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.
• [Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the brake
pedal with the auto hold system
activated.
• [Yellow] When there is a malfunction
with the auto hold system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
For more information, refer to “Auto
Hold” in chapter 6.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition switch 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, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

Instrument Cluster
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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.

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4-21
Instrument panel illumination
OCN7040019L
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
OIK047145L
This indicator displays which exterior
light is selected using the lighting
control. Wiper
OIK047146L
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
OIK047148L
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.