Airbag warning lamp after turning the ignition key to position «ON» («Ignition») or start the engine lights up for about 6 seconds, then goes out.
This lamp also comes on when there is a problem with the SRS. If the airbag warning light does not come on or go off after the ignition key is turned to «ON» («IGNITION») or after starting the engine, or lights up while the vehicle is moving, have the SRS Supplementary Restraint System checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
ABS malfunction indicator lamp
The ABS malfunction indicator lamp comes on for a few seconds after the ignition key is turned to «ON» («Ignition»), then turns off. If this lamp does not go out, comes on while driving, or does not come on after the ignition key is turned to «On», this indicates a malfunction of the ABS.
In this case, have the ABS checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. If the ABS fails, the braking system remains operational.
Warning:
- If the ABS warning light and the parking brake/low brake fluid warning light remain on at the same time, this indicates a possible malfunction of the electronic brake force control (E.B.D. — Electronic Brake Force Distribution).
- In this case, avoid sudden braking and have the vehicle checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
Control lamp of antiskid system
The lighting of the sectors of this control lamp depends on the position of the ignition key in the lock and on whether the system is turned on or not.
They should light up when the ignition key is turned to the «ON» and turn off after 3 seconds. If the lamp «TCS-OFF» does not go out, take the car to an authorized Hyundai dealer to check the system. For more information about the traction control system, see section 2.
Direction indicator lamps
Flashing control lamps of direction indicators are made in the form of green arrows. If one of the lamps is lit or flashes at an increased frequency or does not light up, this indicates a malfunction in the direction indicator circuits. Have the problem repaired by your dealer.
Control lamp of inclusion of a high beam of headlights
The lamp lights up when the high beam headlights are switched on and the high beam signaling is activated.
Oil pressure warning lamp
Attention:
- If the oil pressure warning light illuminates while the engine is running, this indicates a potential for serious engine damage. The control lamp lights up when there is insufficient oil pressure in the engine lubrication system. If the oil pressure is normal, the lamp lights up when the ignition is turned on and goes out after the engine is started.
- If the light stays on while the engine is running, this indicates a serious problem with the lubrication system.
- In this case, stop driving as soon as possible, stop the engine and check the oil level. If the level is insufficient, add oil to the norm, then start the engine.
- If the lamp remains on after this, stop the engine immediately. In all cases, when the lamp is on when the engine is running, further operation of the car is possible only after checking the engine at an authorized Hyundai dealer.
The control lamp of inclusion of a lay brake and insufficient level of a brake liquid
Warning: If you are in doubt about the brake system, have it checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. Operating your vehicle with defective electrical components and hydraulic brakes is dangerous and could result in serious injury or death.
Operation of the control lamp
The parking brake and brake fluid level warning lamp lights up when the parking brake is applied and the ignition key is turned to «ON» («Ignition») or «START» («Starter»). After starting the engine and disengaging the parking brake, the lamp should go out.
When the parking brake is not applied, the lamp lights up when the ignition key is turned to the «ON» or «START», and after starting the engine goes out. If the lamp lights up in any other cases, you must slow down and stop the car in a safe place on the road.
If the warning lamp comes on in this case, it indicates an emergency decrease in the brake fluid level in the brake system and the need to restore it to normal by adding brake fluid that meets DOT 3 and DOT 4 specifications. If no other malfunctions are detected after the brake fluid level is restored, it is necessary to immediately, being careful, take the car to a Hyundai dealer for inspection. If other malfunctions of the brake system are found, further movement must be stopped and the car delivered to the Hyundai dealer using a towing service or some other means.
Your Hyundai vehicle is equipped with a diagonal split brake system. This means that in the event of failure of one of the brake circuits, the brakes of the other two wheels of the vehicle continue to work. If one of the hydraulic brake circuits fails, the brake pedal travel increases, and more pedal force is required to stop the car. This increases the stopping distance of the car. If a brake failure occurs while driving, use engine braking in a low gear and stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible.
Battery charging control lamp
The lamp should light up when the ignition is turned on and go out after the engine is started. If the lamp does not go out while the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction in the battery charging system. If the lamp comes on while the vehicle is moving, stop driving, stop the engine, open the hood and first check that the alternator drive belt is in place. If it is in place, check its tension.
Then have the system checked by your Hyundai dealer.
Caution: Loose, loose or loose alternator drive belt while the vehicle is running will cause severe engine malfunction and the engine will overheat as the engine will overheat. This belt also drives the water pump.
Warning lamp for unfastened seat belts
The lamp flashes for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned from the «OFF» («Off») into position «ON» («Ignition») or «START» («Starter»).
Tailgate open warning lamp (4-door models) / tailgate (5 door models)
The lamp stays on until the boot lid/tailgate is firmly closed and locked.
Control lamp of the alarm system of not closed lateral doors
The lamp stays on until the doors are tightly closed and the buzzer works if the driver's door is not fully closed.
Fuel reserve warning lamp
The lamp lights up when the fuel level in the tank drops to the reserve level. If it lights up, you need to refuel as soon as possible. When you continue driving with the fuel reserve warning lamp on or when the fuel level is below the mark «E» the engine will misfire, causing damage to the catalytic converter.
Control lamp of the speed controller (Cruise control)
Control lamp of the speed controller (Cruise control) in the instrument cluster, it lights up when the main system switch located at the end of the drum switch is pressed.
Pressing the main switch again should turn off the lamp.
Control lamp of inclusion of forward antifog headlights
This warning lamp comes on when the front fog lamp switch is on.
Engine Malfunction Warning Lamp
The lamp lights up when there is a malfunction of the elements related to the exhaust gas toxicity reduction system, and if the system malfunctions, causing the excess of exhaust gas toxicity standards. The lamp also comes on when the ignition key is turned to the «ON» and goes out after starting the engine. If it lights up while driving or does not light up when the ignition key is turned to «On», take the vehicle to the nearest authorized Hyundai dealer to have the system checked.
Traction control warning lamp (TCS)
This warning lamp lights up in accordance with the position of the ignition key and indicates when this system is operating. This warning lamp comes on when the ignition key is turned to the «ON» (On) and goes off after a few seconds. If the control lamp for turning on the traction control system (TCL) lights up, take your vehicle to an authorized Hyundai dealer for a system check. More information on traction control (TCL) contained in Section 2.
Immobilizer warning lamp
When the ignition key is set to «ON» the lamp is on for a few seconds, during which the engine can be started. The lamp goes out after starting the engine If the lamp goes out before you have started the engine, turn the key to the «LOCK» («blocking») and restart. If, when the ignition key is turned to position «ON» the lamp flashes for 5 seconds, this indicates that the immobilizer is out of order. In this case, apply the emergency engine start procedure (see here) or contact an authorized Hyundai dealer.
Preheating control lamp (diesel engine vehicles)
The lamp lights up yellow when the ignition key is turned to the «ON». As soon as the preheating lamp goes out, the engine can be started. The duration of the lamp burning varies depending on the temperature of the coolant, the air temperature and the condition of the battery.
Note: If within 10 seconds after the end of the preheating (after the indicator lamp goes out) the engine does not start, turn the ignition key back to the «LOCK», then to position «ON» to repeat the preheating cycle.
Control lamp for the presence of water in the fuel filter (diesel engine vehicles)
The lamp comes on when the ignition key is turned to the «ON» and goes out after starting the engine. If the lamp is on when the engine is running, this indicates the presence of water in the fuel filter. In this case, it is necessary to drain the water sediment from the fuel filter (see here).