Hyundai Elantra CN7: Warning and Indicator Lights - Instrument Cluster - Hyundai Elantra CN7 2021–2024 Owners ManualHyundai Elantra CN7: 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 & Seat Belt Warning Light

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.

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 9). 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 dualdiagonal 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.

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

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

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.

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.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

This warning light illuminates:

  • When you place the ignition switch to the ON position.
    -- The malfunction indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
  • Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control system which could affect drivability and/or fuel economy.

NOTICE

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Charging System Warning Light

When this warning light illuminates while the engine is running, 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 the engine running.

Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

When the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more information, refer to "Engine Oil" in chapter 8). If the level is low, add oil as required.

If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

NOTICE

  • If the engine is not turned OFF immediately after the Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light is illuminated, severe damage could occur.
  • If the warning light stays on while the engine is running, it indicates that there may be serious engine damage or malfunction. In this case:
    1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
    2. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engine oil to the proper level.
    3. Start the engine again. If the warning light stays on after the engine has started, turn the engine off immediately. In this case, have the 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.

NOTICE

Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below "E" can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.

Master Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

When there is a malfunction in operation in any of the following systems:

-- 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)

To identify the details of the warning, look at the LCD display.

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

Exterior Light Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• When one of the exterior bulbs (headlamp, DRL, turn signal lamp, stop lamp, etc) is not operating properly. One of the bulbs may need to be replaced.

Information

Make sure to replace the burned out bulb with a new one of the same wattage rating.

LED headlight warning light

This warning light illuminates:

• When you set the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.

-- The LED headlight warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

• Whenever there is a malfunction with the LED headlight.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

Continuous driving with the LED Headlight warning light on or blinking can reduce LED headlight life.

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

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 system will switch the high beam to low beam automatically.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Warning Light

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.

Lane Keep Assist Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • [Green] When you activate the lane departure warning system by pressing the Lane Safety button and all of the system operating conditions are satisfied.
  • [White] When function 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.

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