Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2017 year). Instruction - part 11
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning Lights
Supplemental Restraint
Seat Belt Warning Light
System Warning Light
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This warning light illuminates:
Make sure that all warning lights are
This warning light informs the driver
OFF after starting the engine. If any
• Once you set the ignition switch or
that the seat belt is not fastened.
light is still ON, this indicates a situa-
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
tion that needs attention.
ON position.
For more information, refer to the
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- It illuminates for approximately 6
"Seat Belts" in chapter 2.
seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with
the SRS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Parking Brake & Brake
If the brake fluid level in the reser-
Dual-diagonal braking system
Fluid Warning Light
voir is low:
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
diagonal braking systems. This
location and stop your vehicle.
means you still have braking on two
This warning light illuminates:
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
2. With the engine stopped, check the
• Once you set the ignition switch or
tems should fail.
brake fluid level immediately and
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
add fluid as required
(For more
With only one of the dual systems
ON position.
information, refer to "Brake
working, more than normal pedal
- It illuminates for approximately 3
Fluid" in chapter 7). Then check all
travel and greater pedal pressure are
seconds.
brake components for fluid leaks. If
required to stop the vehicle.
- It remains on if the parking brake
any leak on the brake system is still
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
is applied.
found, the warning light remains on,
short a distance with only a portion
• When the parking brake is applied.
or the brakes do not operate prop-
of the brake system working.
erly, do not drive the vehicle. In this
• When the brake fluid level in the
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
case, have your vehicle inspected
reservoir is low.
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
- If the warning light illuminates
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
with the parking brake released, it
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low.
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Anti-lock Brake System
Electronic Brake force
WARNING
(ABS) Warning Light
Distribution (EBD)
System Warning Light
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ing light ON is dangerous. If the
ON position.
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
These two warning lights illuminate
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Warning Light illuminates with
- It illuminates for approximately 3
at the same time while driving:
the parking brake released, it
seconds and then goes off.
When the ABS and regular brake
indicates that the brake fluid
• When there is a malfunction with
system may not work normally.
level is low.
the ABS (The normal braking sys-
In this case, have your vehicle
In this case, have your vehicle
tem will still be operational without
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
inspected by an authorized
the assistance of the anti-lock
dealer.
HYUNDAI dealer.
brake system).
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Electric Power
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WARNING
Steering (EPS)
Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Warning Light
Electronic Brake force
System Warning Light
(if equipped)
Distribution (EBD) System
When the ABS Warning Light is on or
Warning Light
both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
This warning light illuminates:
When both ABS and Parking
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter
• Once you set the ignition switch or
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
may not work. Also, the EPS Warning
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
Lights are on, the brake system
Light may illuminate and the steering
ON position.
will not work normally and you
effort may increase or decrease.
may experience an unexpected
- It remains on until the engine is
and dangerous situation during
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
started.
sudden braking.
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• When there is a malfunction with
In this case, avoid high speed
the EPS.
driving and abrupt braking.
In this case, have your vehicle
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Malfunction Indicator
NOTICE
Charging System
Lamp (MIL)
Warning Light
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction
This warning light illuminates:
If this warning light comes on while
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause
the engine is running, the battery is
•
Once you set the ignition switch or
damage to the emission control
not being charged. Immediately turn
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
systems which could affect dri-
off all electrical accessories. Try not
position.
vability and/or fuel economy.
to use electrically operated controls,
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- It remains on until the engine is
such as the power windows. Keep the
started.
NOTICE
engine running; starting the engine
•
When there is a malfunction with
will quickly discharge the battery.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
the emission control system.
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalyt-
In this case, have your vehicle
ic converter damage is possible
If there is a malfunction with either
inspected by an authorized
which could result in loss of
the alternator or electrical charging
HYUNDAI dealer.
engine power.
system:
In this case, have your vehicle
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe
inspected by an authorized
location and stop your vehicle.
HYUNDAI dealer.
2.Turn the engine off and check the
alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the elec-
trical charging system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Engine Oil Pressure
NOTICE
Low Fuel Level
Warning Light
Warning Light
- Engine Oil Pressure Warning light
To prevent severe engine damage,
This warning light illuminates:
This warning light illuminates:
after the Engine Oil Pressure
• Once you set the ignition switch or
Warning Light is illuminated and as
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
soon as it is safe to do so, turn the
Add fuel as soon as possible.
ON position.
engine off and check the oil level.
- It remains on until the engine is
If the oil level is low, fill the engine
NOTICE
started.
oil to the proper level and start the
- Low Fuel Level
• When the engine oil pressure is low.
engine again. If the light stays on
with the engine running, turn the
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
engine off immediately.
warning light on or with the fuel
If the engine oil pressure is low:
level below "E" can cause the
In this case, have your vehicle
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
engine to misfire and damage the
inspected by an authorized
location and stop your vehicle.
catalytic converter (if equipped).
HYUNDAI dealer.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more infor-
mation, refer to "Engine Oil" in
chapter 7). If the level is low, add
oil as required.
If the warning light remains on
after adding oil and restarting the
engine or if oil is not available, turn
off the engine. There is a mechan-
ical concern that needs to be
repaired before you can continue
driving. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Low Tire Pressure
This warning light remains on after
Automatic Emergency
Warning Light
blinking for approximately 60 sec-
Braking (AEB) Warning
onds or repeats blinking and off at
light
the intervals of approximately 3
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
seconds:
This warning light illuminates :
• Once you set the ignition switch or
When there is a malfunction with the
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
•
When the AEB system is turned off.
TPMS.
ON position.
•
When the radar or its cover is
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
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- It illuminates for approximately 3
stained. Remove the stains with a
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
seconds and then goes off.
soft cloth.
• When one or more of your tires are
•
When there is a malfunction with
For more information, refer to
significantly underinflated
(The
AEB. In this case, have your vehi-
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
location of the underinflated tires
cle inspected by an authorized
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
are displayed on the LCD display).
HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to
WARNING
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
Safe Stopping
• The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
• If you notice any vehicle insta-
bility, 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.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Electronic Parking
Master Warning Light
Indicator Lights
Brake (EPB) Warning
EPB
Electronic Stability
Light (if equipped)
Control (ESC) Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction on the
This indicator light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or
low washer, Smart cruise control,
• Once you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
and so on.
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
ON position.
To identify the details of the warning,
- It illuminates for approximately 3
look at the LCD display.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with
• When there is a malfunction with
the EPB.
the ESC system.
In this case, have your vehicle
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
inspected by an authorized
dealer.
HYUNDAI dealer.
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This indicator light blinks:
Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
While the ESC is operating.
Light
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
For more information, refer to
Warning Light may illuminate when
"Electronic Stability Control (ESC)"
the Electronic Stability control (ESC)
in chapter 5.
Indicator Light comes on to indicates
that the ESC is not working properly
(This does not indicate malfunction of
the EPB).
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Electronic Stability
Immobilizer Indicator
Immobilizer Indicator
Control (ESC) OFF
Light (Without Smart
Light (With Smart Key)
Indicator Light
Key)
This indicator light illuminates:
This indicator light illuminates:
This indicator light illuminates for
up to 30 seconds:
• Once you set the ignition switch or
When the vehicle detects the immo-
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
bilizer in your key properly while the
When the vehicle detects the smart
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ON position.
ignition switch is ON.
key in the vehicle properly while the
ignition switch or the Engine Start/
- It illuminates for approximately 3
- At this time, you can start the
Stop button is ACC or ON.
seconds and then goes off.
engine.
- At this time, you can start the
• When you deactivate the ESC sys-
- The indicator light goes off after
engine.
tem by pressing the ESC OFF but-
starting the engine.
ton.
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
For more information, refer to
When there is a malfunction with the
"Electronic Stability Control (ESC)"
This indicator light blinks for a few
immobilizer system.
in chapter 5.
seconds:
In this case, have your vehicle
When the smart key is not in the
inspected by an authorized
vehicle.
HYUNDAI dealer.
- At this time, you can not start the
engine.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
This indicator light illuminates for
Turn Signal Indicator
High Beam Indicator
2 seconds and goes off:
Light
Light
When the vehicle can not detect the
smart key which is in the vehicle
This indicator light blinks:
This indicator light illuminates:
while the ignition switch or the
When you turn the turn signal light
• When the headlights are on and in
Engine Start/Stop button is ON.
on.
the high beam position.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
• When the turn signal lever is pulled
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
This indicator light blinks:
signal system. In this case, have your
Smart High Beam indi-
• When the battery of the smart key
vehicle inspected by an authorized
cator (if equipped)
is weak.
HYUNDAI dealer.
- At this time, you can not start the
- The indicator light does not blink
engine. However, you can start the
but illuminates.
This warning light illuminates :
engine if you press the ignition
• When the high-Beam is on with the
- The indicator light blinks more
switch or the Engine Start/Stop but-
light switch in the AUTO light posi-
rapidly.
ton with the smart key. (For more
tion.
- The indicator light does not illumi-
information, refer to "Starting
nate at all.
• If your vehicle detects oncoming or
the Engine" in chapter 5).
preceding vehicles, the Smart High
• When there is a malfunction with
Beam system will switch the high
the immobilizer system.
beam to low beam automatically.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
For more information, refer to
HYUNDAI dealer.
"Smart High Beam" in this chapter.
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Light ON Indicator
Cruise Indicator Light
AUTO HOLD Indicator
AUTO
Light
(if equipped)
CRUISE
Light (if equipped)
HOLD
This indicator light illuminates:
This indicator light illuminates:
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlights are
When the cruise control system is
•
[White] When you activate the auto
on.
enabled.
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.
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For more information, refer to
•
[Green] When you stop the vehicle
Adaptive Front Lighting
"Cruise Control System" in chap-
completely by depressing the
System (AFLS) Warning
AFLS
ter 5.
brake pedal with the auto hold sys-
Light (if equipped)
tem activated.
Cruise SET Indicator
•
[Yellow] When there is a malfunc-
This warning light illuminates:
Light (if equipped)
SET
tion with the auto hold system.
• Once you set the Engine Start/
In this case, have your vehicle
Stop Button to the ON position.
inspected by an authorized
This indicator light illuminates:
- It illuminates for approximately 3
HYUNDAI dealer.
seconds and then goes off.
When the cruise control speed is set.
• When there is a malfunction with
For more information, refer to
the AFLS.
For more information, refer to
"Auto Hold" in chapter 5.
"Cruise Control System" in chap-
ter 5.
If there is a malfunction with the
AFLS:
1. Drive carefully to a safe location
and stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and restart the
engine. If the indicator light
remains on, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
SPORT Mode Indicator
ECO Mode Indicator
Lane Departure
Light
SPORT
Light
Warning System
(LDWS) Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
This indicator light illuminates :
This indicator light illuminates:
When you select "SPORT" mode as
When you select "ECO" mode as
•
[White] When you activate the lane
drive mode.
drive mode.
departure warning system by
pressing the LDWS button, system
For more information, refer to
For more information, refer to
operating conditions are not satis-
"Drive Mode Integrated Control
"LCD Display" in this chapter.
fied or the sensor does not detect
System" in chapter 5.
the lane line.
WARNING
•
[Green] When you activate the lane
departure warning system by
Do not watch the ECO indicator
pressing the LDWS button, system
light while driving. This will dis-
operating conditions are satisfied
tract you and may cause an
and the sensor detect the lane line.
accident that results in severe
personal injury.
•
[Yellow] When there is a malfunc-
tion with the lane departure warn-
ing system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
For more information, refer to
"Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)" in chapter 5.
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LIGHT
Exterior Lights
■ Type B
Lighting control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
■ Type A
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OLF044084A
OLF044085N
(1) OFF position
AUTO light position (if equipped)
(2) DRL position
The parking lamp and headlamp will
be turned ON or OFF automatically
(3) Parking lamp position
depending on the amount of light
(4) Headlamp position
outside the vehicle.
OLF044084N
(1) DRL OFF position
Even with the AUTO light feature in
(2) AUTO light position
operation, it is recommended to
(3) Parking lamp position
manually turn ON the lamps when
driving at night or in a fog, or when
(4) Headlamp position
you enter dark areas, such as tun-
nels and parking facilities.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
NOTICE
• Do not cover or spill anything on
the sensor (1) located in front of
the instrument panel.
• Do not clean the sensor using a
window cleaner, the cleanser may
leave a light film which could
interfere with sensor operation.
• If your vehicle has window tint
or other types of metallic coat-
ing on the front windshield, the
OLF044086N
OLF044087N
AUTO light system may not work
Parking lamp position (
)
Headlamp position (
)
properly.
The parking lamp, license plate lamp
The headlamp, parking lamp, license
and instrument panel lamp are turned
plate lamp and instrument panel lamp
ON.
are turned ON.
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The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlamp.
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High beam operation
Smart High Beam
(if equipped)
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OLF044088N
To flash the high beam headlamp,
OLF044089N
pull the lever towards you, then
OLF044090N
To turn on the high beam headlamp,
release the lever. The high beams
push the lever away from you. The
will remain ON as long as you hold
The Smart High Beam is a system
lever will return to its original position.
the lever towards you.
that automatically adjusts the head-
The high beam indicator will light
lamp range (switches between high
when the headlamp high beams are
beam and low beam) according to
switched on.
the brightness of other vehicles and
road conditions.
To turn off the high beam headlamp,
pull the lever towards you. The low
beams will turn on.
WARNING
Do not use high beam when there
are other vehicles approaching
you. Using high beam could
obstruct the other driver's vision.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Operating condition
The high beam switches to low beam
Warning light and message
in the below conditions.
1. Place the light switch in the AUTO
■ Warning message
■ Master warning
position.
-
When the Smart High Beam is off.
2. Turn on the high beam by pushing
-
When the light switch is not in the
the lever away from you.
AUTO position.
The smart high beam (
) indica-
-
When the headlamp is detected
tor will illuminate.
from the on-coming vehicle.
3. The Smart High Beam will turn on
-
When the tail lamp is detected
when vehicle speed is above 28
from the front vehicle.
mph (45km/h).
-
When the surrounding is bright
• If the lever is pushed away when
enough high beams are not need-
the Smart High Beam is operat-
ed.
OLF054445N/OLF054030
ing, the Smart High Beam will
-
When streetlights or other lights
turn off and the high beam will
When the Smart High Beam Assist
are detected.
be on continuously. The smart
System is not working properly, the
-
When vehicle speed is below 18
high beam
(
) indicator will
warning message will come on for a
mph (35km/h).
turn off.
few second. After the message dis-
appears, the master warning light will
• If the lever is pulled towards you
illuminate. Take your vehicle to an
when the Smart High Beam is
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
operating, the Smart High Beam
have the system checked.
will turn off.
4. If the light switch is placed to the
headlamp position, the Smart
High Beam will turn off and the
low beam will be on continuously.
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CAUTION
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•
When there is a similar shape
•
When the road conditions are
The system may not operate nor-
lamp with the front vehicle’s
bad such as being wet or cov-
mally in the below conditions.
lamps.
ered with snow.
•
When the light from the on-
•
When it is hard to see because
•
When the front vehicle's head-
coming or front vehicle is not
of fog, heavy rain or snow.
lamps are off but the fog lamps
detected because of lamp dam-
on.
•
When the headlamp is not
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age, hidden from sight, etc.
repaired or replaced at an
•
When a vehicle suddenly
•
When the lamp of the on-com-
authorized dealer.
appears from a curve.
ing or front vehicle is covered
•
When headlamp aiming is not
•
When the vehicle is tilted from
with dust, snow or water.
properly adjusted.
a flat tire or being towed.
•
When the light from the on-
•
When driving on a narrow
•
When the LDWS
(Lane
coming or front vehicle is not
curved road or rough road.
Departure Warning System)
detected because of exhaust
•
When driving downhill or uphill.
warning light illuminates.
(if
fume, smoke, fog, snow, etc.
equipped)
•
When only part of the vehicle
•
When the front window is cov-
in front is visible on a cross-
ered with foreign matters such
road or curved road.
as ice, dust, fog, or is damaged.
•
When there is a traffic light,
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reflecting sign, flashing sign
or mirror.
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