2010 HYUNDAI I20 warning lights

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Odometer (km or mi)
The odometer indicates the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
You will also find the odometer useful to
determine when periodic maintenance
should be performed.
✽NOTICE
It is forbidden to alter the odometer of
all vehicles with the intent to change the
mileage registered on the odometer. The
alteration may void your warranty cov-
erage.
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Warnings and indicators
All warning lights are checked by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). Any light that does not illuminate
should be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
After starting the engine, check to make
sure that all warning lights are off. If any
warning lights are still on, this indicates a
situation that needs attention. When
releasing the parking brake, the brake
system warning light should go off. The
fuel warning light will stay on if the fuel
level is low.
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Air bag warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
This light also comes on when the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is
not working properly. If the air bag warn-
ing light does not come on, or continu-
ously remains on after operating for
about 6 seconds when you have turned
the ignition switch to the ON position or
started the engine, or if it comes on while
driving, have the SRS inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING- Fuel gauge
Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain addition-
al fuel as soon as possible after the
warning light comes on or when the
gauge indicator comes close to the
“0” level.
CAUTION
Avoid driving with a very low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damag-
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Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates if the igni-
tion switch is turned to ON and goes off
after approximately 3 seconds if the sys-
tem is operating normally.
If the ABS warning light remains on,
comes on while driving, or does not
come on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position, this indicates
that the ABS may have malfunctioned.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible. The normal braking
system will still be operational, but with-
out the assistance of the anti-lock brake
system.Electronic brake force distri-
bution (EBD) system warning
light
If the two warning lights illu-
minate at the same time
while driving, your vehicle’s
ABS and EBD system may
have malfunctioned.
In this case, your ABS and regular brake
system may not work normally. Have the
vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
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Seat belt warning
Type A
As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt
warning light will blink for approximately
6 seconds each time you turn the ignition
switch ON regardless of belt fastening.
If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened after
the ignition switch is ON, the seat belt
warning light blinks again for approxi-
mately 6 seconds. (if equipped)
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned ON or
if it is unfastened after the ignition switch
is ON, the seat belt warning chime will
sound for approximately 6 seconds. At
this time, if the seat belt is fastened, the
chime will stop at once. (if equipped)
Ty p e B
As a reminder to the driver and front pas-
senger, the driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt warning lights will illumi-
nate for approximately 6 seconds each
time you turn the ignition switch ON
regardless of belt fastening.
WARNING
If both ABS and Brake warning
lights are on and stay on, your vehi-
cle’s brake system will not work
normally during sudden braking. In
this case, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking. Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.

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If the driver’s or front passenger’s seat
belt is not fastened when the ignition
switch is turned ON or if it is disconnect-
ed after the ignition switch is turned ON,
the corresponding seat belt warning light
will illuminate until the belt is fastened.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt
and you drive over 9km/h, the illuminated
warning light will start to blink until you
drive under 6km/h.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt
and you drive over 20km/h the seat belt
warning chime will sound for approxi-
mately 100 seconds and the correspon-
ding warning light will blink.
✽NOTICE
• You can find the front passenger’s
seat belt warning light on the center
fascia panel.
• Although the front passenger seat is
not occupied, the seat belt warning
light will blink or illuminate for 6 sec-
onds.
• The front passenger's seat belt warn-
ing may operate when luggage is
placed on the front passenger seat.
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Turn signal indicator
The blinking green arrows on the instru-
ment panel show the direction indicated
by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on
but does not blink, blinks more rapidly
than normal, or does not illuminate at all,
it indicates a malfunction in the turn sig-
nal system. You should consult your
dealer for repairs.
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High beam indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
lights are on and in the high beam posi-
tion or when the turn signal lever is
pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
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Low beam indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head
lights are on and in the low beam posi-
tion.
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Engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
This warning light indicates the engine oil
pressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while driv-
ing:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
stop.
2. With the engine off, check the engine
oil level. If the level is low, add oil as
required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, call an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
If the engine is not stopped imme-
diately after the engine oil pressure
warning light is illuminated, severe
damage could result.

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Low tire pressure
telltale (if equipped)
Low tire pressure position
telltale (if equipped)
The low tire pressure and position tell-
tales come on for 3 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion.
If the warning lights do not come on, or
continuously remain on after coming on
for about 3 seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON position, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not
working properly. If this occurs, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
This warning lights will also illuminate if
one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. The low tire pressure posi-
tion telltale will indicate which tire is signif-
icantly under-inflated by illuminating the
corresponding position light. You should
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible. If the warning lights illuminate
while driving, reduce vehicle speed
immediately and stop the vehicle. Avoid
hard braking and overcorrecting at the
steering wheel. Inflate the tires to the
proper pressure as indicated on the vehi-
cle’s tire information placard.
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TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
The TPMS malfunction indicator comes
on for 3 seconds after the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position. If the warn-
ing light does not come on, or continu-
ously remains on after coming on for
about 3 seconds when you turned the
ignition switch to the ON position, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not
working properly. If this occurs, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.The warning light also comes on and
stays on when there is a problem with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
If this happens, the system may not mon-
itor the tire pressure. Have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
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O/D OFF indicator
(if equipped)
The O/D OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. This indicator comes on when
the O/D system is deactivated.
WARNING - Low tire pres-
sure
Significantly low tire pressure
makes the vehicle unstable and can
contribute to loss of vehicle control
and increased braking distances.
Continued driving on low pressure
tires will cause the tires to overheat
and fail.
TPMS
WARNING - Safe stopping
• The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
• If you feel any vehicle instability,
immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes
gradually and with light force,
and slowly move to a safe posi-
tion off the road.
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Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the front
fog lights are ON.
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Rear fog light indicator
(If equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the rear
fog lights are ON.
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Rear fog light warning chime
(if equipped)
If the driver's door is opened while the
rear fog light switch is on, the rear fog
light warning chime will sound. The
chime sounds until the rear fog light
switch is off, the driver's door is closed or
the ignition switch is on.
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Shift pattern indicator
(if equipped)
The indicator displays which automatic
transaxle shift lever is selected.
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Charging system warning
light
This warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electrical
charging system.
If the warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera-
tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-
lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer correct the problem
as soon as possible.
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Tailgate open warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates when the
tailgate is not closed securely.
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Door ajar warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion switch in any position.
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Door and tailgate open
position indicator (if
equipped)
This indicator illuminates or blinks when
a door or tailgate is not closed securely.
The indicator displays which door or tail-
gate is opened.
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Immobilizer indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator illuminates when the
immobilizer key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine.
The light goes off after the engine is run-
ning.
If this indicator blinks when the ignition
switch is in the ON position before start-
ing the engine, have the system checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Key reminder warning chime
(if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened while the
ignition key is left in the ignition switch
(ACC or LOCK position), the key
reminder warning chime will sound. This
is to prevent you from locking your keys
in the vehicle. The chime sounds until the
key is removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed.
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Glow indicator
(Diesel engine)
The indicator illuminates when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position. The
engine can be started after the preheat
indicator light goes off. The illuminating
time varies with the water temperature,
air temperature and battery condition.
✽NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after the preheating is complet-
ed, turn the ignition key once more to
the LOCK position for 10 seconds, and
then to the ON position, in order to pre-
heat again.
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Fuel filter warning light
(Diesel engine)
This warning light illuminates for 3 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is set to the
ON position and then it will go off. If it
lights up while the engine is running, it
indicates that water has accumulated
inside the fuel filter. If this happens,
remove the water from the fuel filter. For
more Information, refer to “Fuel filter” in
section 7.
CAUTION
If the preheat indicator continues to
illuminate or blink on and off after
the engine has warmed up or while
driving, have the system checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible.
CAUTION
When the fuel filter warning light
illuminates, the engine power (vehi-
cle speed & idle speed) may
decrease. If you keep driving with
the warning light on, you may dam-
age your vehicle's engine parts and
injection system of the Common
Rail. If this occurs, have your vehi-
cle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
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Electric power steering
(EPS) system warning light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates after the
ignition key is turned to the ON position
and then it will go off when the engine
starts.
This light also comes on when the EPS
has malfunctioned. If it comes on while
driving, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Acoustic warning chime (if equipped)
The acoustic warning chime will sound if
the driver's door is opened while the tail
lights are on. This is to prevent you from
discharging the vehicle battery. The
chime sounds until the tail lights are
turned off.
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Door open drive warning chime
(if equipped)
The door open drive warning chime will
sound if any door (or tailgate) is opened
while driving over 9km/h. The warning
chime will sound for approximately 6 sec-
onds and then turn off for approximately
20 seconds 3 times. This is to prevent
you from driving with the door open.
Multidisplay
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Tripmeter/Trip computer (if equipped)
The trip computer is a microcomputer-
controlled driver information system that
displays information related to driving,
such as tripmeter, distance to empty,
average fuel consumption, instant fuel
consumption and driving time on the dis-
play when the ignition switch is in ACC or
ON position. All stored driving informa-
tion (distance to empty and instant fuel
consumption) will reset if the battery is
disconnected.
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• SET (1)
Pressing the "SET" button for more than
1 second will change the display to the
calendar/clock setup mode.
Pressing the "SET" button for less than 1
second will change the setting. The
selected setting will blink.
❈The order of the setup is DAYfi
MONTHfiYEARfiHOURfiMINUTE.
• ▲/▼(2)
Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will change
the data of the calendar and clock.
If the
▲ or ▼ button is not pressed for
approximately 15 seconds, it will return
to the original display.
If you finish setting the date and time,
press the "SET" button for more than 1
second again. It will return to the original
display.
❈The outside ambient temperature unit
(°C«°F) and distance unit (km«mile)
can be converted the same way as
well.
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Outside thermometer
The current outside temperature is dis-
played in 1°C (1°F) increments. The tem-
perature range is between -40°C ~ 75°C
(-40°F~167°F).
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The hazard warning flasher should be
used whenever you find it necessary to
stop the vehicle in a hazardous location.
When you must make such an emer-
gency stop, always pull off the road as far
as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on
by pushing in the hazard switch. Both
turn signal lights will blink. The hazard
warning lights will operate even though
the key is not in the ignition switch.
To turn the hazard warning lights off,
push the switch again.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
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