warning light Hyundai Terracan 2005 User Guide

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B260G01A-AAT Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
CAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is run- ning, serious engine damage mayresult. The oil pressure warning light comes on whenever there is insufficient oil pressure. In normaloperation, it should come on when the ignition switch is turned on, then go out when the engine isstarted. If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is running, there may be a seriousmalfunction. If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so, turn offthe engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill engine oil to the proper level and start the en-gine again. If the light stays on with the engine running, turn the engine off immediately. In any instancewhere the oil light stays on when the engine is running, the engine
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should be checked by an autho- rized Hyundai dealer before the car is driven again.
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B260H02A-GAT Parking Brake / Low Brake Fluid Level Warn-ing Light Warning Light Operation The parking brake/low brake fluid level warning light should come on when theparking brake is applied and the igni- tion switch is turned to "ON" or "START". After the engine is started,the light should go out when the park- ing brake is released. If the parking brake is not applied, thewarning light should come on when the ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when the enginestarts. If the light comes on at any other time, you should slow the vehicle and bring it to a complete stop in a safelocation off the roadway. The brake fluid level warning light indi- cates that the brake fluid level in thebrake master cylinder is low and hy- draulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should beadded. After adding fluid, if no other trouble is found, the car should be immediately and carefully driven to aHyundai dealer for inspection. If fur- ther trouble is experienced, the vehicle should not be driven at all but taken toa dealer by a professional towing ser- vice or some other safe method.
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes checked by a Hyundaidealer as soon as possible. Driving your car with a problem in either the brake electrical system or brakehydraulic system is dangerous, and could result in a serious injury or death.

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Your Hyundai is equipped with dual- diagonal braking systems. This meansyou still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail. With only one of the dual systemsworking, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are re- quired to stop the car. Also, the car willnot stop in as short a distance with only half of the brake system working. If the brakes fail while you are driving, shiftto a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
B260J01S-GAT Charging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light should come on when the ignition isturned on, then go out when the engine is running. If the light stays on while the engine is running, there is a malfunc-tion in the electrical charging system. If the light comes on while you are driv- ing, stop, turn off the engine and checkunder the hood. First, make certain the generator drive belt is in place. If it is, check the tension of the belt.And then, have the system checked by your Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION:
If the drive belt (generator belt) is loosen, broken, or mission whilethe vehicle is driving, there may be a serious malfunction, engine could overheat because this belt alsodrives the water pump.
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Door Ajar Warning Light
The door ajar warning light warns you that a door is not completely closed. B260M01A-AAT Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when the fuel tank is approaching empty. When it comes on, you shouldadd 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.
B260A01B-GAT
Front Fog Indicator Light
This front fog indicator light comes on whenever the front fog lamp switchesare on.

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B260B01B-GAT Tail Gate Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate is completely closed and latched. B260B01HP-GAT SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)(If Installed)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes on and flashes for about 6 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or after the engine is started, after which it will goout. This light also comes on when the SRS is not working properly. If the SRI does not flash, or continuously remains on after flashing for about 6 seconds whenyou turned the ignition key to the "ON" position or started the engine, or if it comes on while driving, have the SRSinspected by an authorized Hyundai Dealer.
B260N02A-AAT Malfunction Indicator Light (If Installed)
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas relatedcomponent, and the system is not functioning properly so that the ex- haust gas regulation values are notsatisfied. This light will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, and then it will go out ina few seconds after the engine is started. If it illuminates while driving, or does not illuminate when the ignitionkey is turned to the "ON" position, take your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have the systemchecked.
B260E01HP-GAT Seat Belt Warning Light
The seat belt warning light blinks for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned from the "OFF" position to"ON" or "START".
B260Q01HP-DAT Cruise Indicator Light (For Gasoline Engine)(If Installed)
The cruise indicator light in the instru- ment cluster is illuminated only when the vehicle cruising speed has beenset using the control switch on the steering wheel. The indicator light does not illuminatewhen the main cruise control switch is activated. Information about the use of cruise control may be found on page 1-100.
B265Q01HP-GAT Cruise Indicator Light (For Diesel Engine)(If Installed)
The cruise indicator light in the instru- ment cluster is illuminated when the cruise control main switch is activated.Information about the use of cruise control may be found on page 1-100.

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B260R01HP-GAT4WD LOW Indicator Light
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the 4WD(Four Wheel Drive)LOW indicator light will come on and then go off in a few seconds. The 4WD low indicator light comes onwhen the transfer shift knob is set to LOW position (Part-time 4WD type : 4L position, Full-time 4WD type : Lowposition). B260T02HP-GAT 4WD HIGH Indicator Light (Part-time 4WD only)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the 4WD(Four Wheel Drive) HIGH indicator light will come on and then go off in a few seconds.The 4WD HIGH indicator light will illu- minate when the transfer shift knob is set to 4H position.
B260U01TB-GAT
Immobilizer Warning Light (Diesel Engine (2.9CRDi)) (If Installed)
This indicator light comes on for some seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. At this time, you can start the engine. The light goes outafter the engine is running. In case this light goes out before you start the engine, you must turn to the "LOCK"position and restart the engine. In case this light blinks for five seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON" posi-tion, this indicates that the immobilizer system is out of order. At this time, refer to the explanation of the Limphome procedure(See page 1-9) or con- sult to the Hyundai dealer.
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B260U01HP-DAT A/T(Automatic Transmis- sion) Oil TemperatureWarning Light (If Installed)
The A/T oil temperature warning light comes on when the automatic trans- mission oil temperature goes up to the temperature that may result in seriousdamage of automatic transmission. If the A/T oil temperature warning light comes on while driving, park your ve-hicle in at a safe place as soon as possible. With the selector lever shifted into "P" position, allow the engine toidle until the warning light goes off. When the warning light goes off, the vehicle can be driven normally. CAUTION:
If the warning light doesn't go off orblinks, this indicates that there is a malfunction in the automatic trans- mission or T.C.U (TransmissionControl Unit). If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an autho- rized Hyundai dealer.
B260C01A-AAT O/D OFF Indicator (Automatic Transmissiononly)
When the overdrive switch is turned on, the overdrive off indicator will go out. This amber indicator will be illumi-nated when the overdrive switch is turned off.

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CAUTION:
If the 4WD HIGH indicator light ( ) illuminates with the 4WD LOW indi- cator light ( ) while driving, this indicates that there is a malfunc-tion in the 4WD system. If this oc- curs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer assoon as possible. B265T01HP-GAT 4WD System Warning Light (Full-time 4WDonly)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the 4WD (Four wheel drive) system warning light will come on andthen go off in a few seconds.! CAUTION:
If the 4WD system warning light ( ) blinks while driving, this indicates that there is a malfunc-tion in the 4WD system. If this oc- curs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer assoon as possible. B265A01HP-GAT Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel Engine)
This light illuminates when the ignition switch is set to the "ON" position and goes off after the engine has started. Ifit lights up while the engine is running, it indicates that water has accumu- lated inside the fuel filter. If this hap-pens, remove the water from the fuel filter. (Refer to "Do-lt-Yourself Maintenance")CAUTION(2.9 CRDi only):
When the fuel filter warning light is illuminated, the engine power de-creases. If the fuel filter warning light comes on while driving, park your vehicle in at a safe place andremove the water as soon as pos- sible. If the light remains on after removing the water, have the sys-tem checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

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should slow the vehicle and bring it to a complete stop in a safe location offthe roadway. After starting the engine, do not drive the vehicle until the vacuum level isabove 275 mmHg below atmosphere and warning light has turned off. If further trouble is experienced, the ve-hicle should not be driven at all but taken to a dealer by a professional towing service. B265C02HP-GAT
Diesel Preheat Indicator Light
The indicator light illuminates amber when the ignition switch is placed atthe "ON" position. The engine can be started after the preheat indicator light goes off. The illuminating time varieswith the water temperature. NOTE: If the engine were not started within 2 seconds after the preheating iscompleted, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK" position during 10 seconds, and then to the"ON" position, in order to preheat again.Water temperature
(°C)
Below -30 -20 -156080 Illuminating time
(2.5 TCI) (sec) 22.586
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Water temperature (°C)
Below -30 -25 -20-15-10-50
20 Illuminating time
(2.9 CRDi) (sec) 26201510
5.53.5 21
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B265B01HP-GAT Brake Vacuum Warning Light (Diesel Engine)
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. Drivingyour car with a problem in either the brake electrical system or brake hydraulic system is dangerous, andcould result in serious injury or death. The brake vacuum warning light should come on when the vacuum level in brake booster descends to about 275 mmHg or below. The brake system isdesigned to stop the vehicle with re- serve assist if brake pedal is held down. This reserve is greatly reducedeach time you release the brake. With- out vacuum assist your vehicle can still be stopped by pushing much harderon brake pedal, however the stopping distance may be much longer. If the light comes on at any other time, you

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78FRONT/REAR WINDOW DE- FROSTER SWITCHHAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
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B380A02HP-AAT (If Installed) The front/rear window defroster and heated outside rear view mirrors are turned on by pushing in the switch. Atthe same time, the front/rear window defroster indicator light on the switch is turned on. To turn the defroster off,push the switch a second time. The front/rear window defroster automati- cally turns itself off after about 20minutes. To restart the defroster cycle, push in the switch again after it has turned itself off. CAUTION:
Do not clean the inner side of thefront/rear window glass with an abrasive type of glass cleaner or use a scraper to remove foreigndeposits from the inner surface of the glass as this may cause dam- age to the defroster elements.
B370A01A-AAT The hazard warning system should be used whenever you find it necessary to stop the car in a hazardous location. When you must make such an emer- gency stop, always pull off the road asfar 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 inthe ignition. To turn the hazard warning lights off, push the switch a second time. B370A01HP
HHP2119NOTE: The ignition must be in the "ON" position for the front/rear window defroster to operate.
Type A
Type B

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B500A01A-AAT GLOVE BOX
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box door should be kept closed when the car is in mo-tion.
o To open the glove box, pull on the glove box release lever.
B490A03Y-AAT Interior Light
The interior courtesy light has three buttons. The three buttons are: o DOOR In the "DOOR" position, the interior courtesy light comes on when anydoor is opened regardless of the igni- tion key position. The light goes out gradually 6 seconds after the door isclosed. o ON In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all times.
HHP2115 CAUTION:
Do not leave this button pressed foran extended period of time when the vehicle is not running. o OFF In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all times even though a door is open. HHP2169

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B540D02HP-DAT Luggage Net Some objects can be kept in the net at the luggage compartment. Use the luggage net on the floor or atthe back of the luggage compartment to prevent objects from sliding. CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, care should be taken when carrying fragile or bulky ob- jects in the luggage compartment.
WARNING:
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over-stretch. ALWAYS keep face and body out of recoil path. DO NOT use when strap has visible signs ofwear or damage.
B540C01HP-GAT Luggage Compartment Light Luggage compartment light has a 3- position switch. The three positions are:
o In the "MIDDLE" position, the lug-
gage compartment light comes on when the tail gate is opened, then goes out when it is closed.
o In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all times.
o In the "OFF" position, the light stays
off at all times. HHP2117
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2. Push the secondary latch lever side-
ways and lift the hood.
3. Raise the hood by hand.
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Fuel vapors are dangerous. Before refueling, always stop the engineand never allow sparks or open flames near the filler area. If you need to replace the filler cap, use agenuine Hyundai replacement part. If you open the fuel filler cap during high ambient temperatures, a slight"pressure sound" may be heard. This is normal and not a cause for concern.Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, turn it slowly. HHP2015-D
B570A01HP-AAT
1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the
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REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
B560A01HP-GAT The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid release lever located be- low the right of the driver's side crash pad. NOTE: If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly or push on the lid tobreak the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around the lid with an ap-proved de-icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm place and allowthe ice to melt. B560A01HP