light Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 2016 Workshop Manual

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Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
- 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 illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low.
When the regenerative brake does
not operate.
When only one of the dual system
is working, the stopping distance
will be increased
If the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Stop the vehicle, immediately
check the brake fluid level and add
fluid, if necessary (For more infor-
mation, refer to "Brake Fluid" in
the chapter 7). 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.
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 fails.
With only one of the dual systems
working, longer pedal travel and
greater pedal pressure is required.If the brakes fail, while driving, shift
to a lower gear for additional engine
braking and stop the vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so.
(red color)
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 the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Regenerative Brake
Warning Light
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 illu-
minate simultaneously.
In this case, drive safely and have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates in
one of the following situations:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem is still operational without the
assistance of the anti-lock brake
system).
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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 your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
(yellow color)
(red color)
The operation of the brake
pedal may be more difficult than
normal and the braking dis-
tance can increase.
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Information
When the ABS warning light illumi-
nates, or when both the ABS and the
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning
lights illuminate, the speedometer, the
odometer, or the tripmeter may not
properly operate. Also, the EPS warn-
ing light may illuminate and the steer-
ing 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 (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the EPB.
In this case, 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 illuminates due to ESC mal-
function (This does not indicate EPB
malfunction).
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When both the 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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Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates in
one of the following situations:
When you turn ON the Engine
Start/Stop button.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfunction with
the emission control system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.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.
When the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, the catalyt-
ic converter is possibly damaged,
resulting in loss of engine power.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Charging System
Warning Light
When this warning light illuminates
while running the engine, 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 run-
ning the engine. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
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Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
When the engine oil pressure is low,
follow the below procedures:
1.Carefully drive to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn OFF the engine and check
the engine oil level (For more
information, refer to the “Engine
Oil” in the chapter 7). If the level
is low, add engine oil.
When the warning light remains
ON after adding engine oil and
restarting the engine, or when
engine oil refilling is unavailable,
turn OFF the engine. These indi-
cate a mechanical problem, which
needs to be repaired before driving.In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
When the Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light illuminates, turn
OFF the engine, and check the
engine oil level, in an attempt to
prevent severe engine damage.
These should be done as soon as
it is safe to do so. When the oil
level is low, add the engine oil to
the proper level and start the
engine again. When the light stays
ON, while running the engine,
immediately turn OFF the engine.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Low Fuel Level
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuel
level below "E (Empty)" may
cause the engine to misfire and
damage the catalytic converter.
Driving the vehicle in EV mode
after fuel runs out may damage
the hybrid battery.
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Master Warning Light
This warning light illuminates in
one of the following situations:
When there is a problem with the
Collision Warning System (FCWS).
When there is a problem with the
Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
When there is a problem with the
Blind Spot Detection (BSD).
When washer fluid level is low.
When there is a problem with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).
To identify the cause of the warning,
look at the LCD display.
Icy road warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light is to warn the driv-
er the road may be icy.
When the temperature on the out-
side temperature gauge is approxi-
mately below 40°F (4°C), the Icy
Road Warning Light and Outside
Temperature Gauge blinks 10 times,
and then illuminates. Also, the warn-
ing chime sounds 3 times.
Information
If the icy road warning light appears
while driving, you should drive more
attentively and safely refraining from
over-speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.
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Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the ESC system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
For more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”
in chapter 5.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately
3 seconds and then goes off.
When you deactivate the ESC sys-
tem by pressing the ESC OFF but-
ton.
For more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”
in chapter 5.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the EPS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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Immobilizer Indicator
This indicator illuminates 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.
- You can start the vehicle.
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the vehicle.
This indicator blinks for a few sec-
onds:
When the smart key is not in the
vehicle.
- You cannot start the vehicle.
This indicator illuminates for 2 sec-
onds and goes off:
When the Smart Key is not detect-
ed inside the vehicle, when the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ON position.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator blinks:
When the Smart Key battery is
weak.
- In this case, you cannot start the
engine. However, by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button with the
smart key, you may start the
engine.(For more information,
refer to “Starting the Vehicle” in
the chapter 5).
When there is a malfunction with
the immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Automatic Transmission Shift
Indicator
This indicator displays where the auto-
matic transmission shift lever is locat-
ed.

Reverse : R
Neutral : N

Manual Shift Mode : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Gear Position Pop-up (if equipped)
The pop-up displays the current gear
position selected for 2 seconds
(P/R/N/D).
Turn Signal Indicator
This indicator blinks:
When you operate the turn signal
indicator light.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system.
- The turn signal indicator light illumi-
nates but does not blink
- The turn signal indicator light blinks
rapidly
- The turn signal indicator light does
not illuminate at all
If either of these conditions occur,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
High Beam Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in
the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is in the
Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the tail lights and headlights
are on.
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Cruise Indicator Light
This indicator illuminates:
When the cruise control system is
ON.
For more information, refer to
“Cruise Control System” in chap-
ter 5.
Cruise SET Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the cruise control speed is
set.
For more information, refer to
“Cruise Control System” in chap-
ter 5.
AUTO HOLD Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
[White] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.
[Green] When you completely stop
the vehicle by depressing the
brake pedal with the auto hold sys-
tem activated.
[Yellow] When there is a malfunc-
tion 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 5.
SPORT Mode Indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator illuminates:
When you select "SPORT" mode
as drive mode.
For more information, refer to
"Drive Mode Integrated Control
System" in chapter 5.