2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid engine

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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 comes on 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.
Front fog light indicator (if equipped)
This light comes on when the front fog
lights are ON.
Trunk lid open warninglight
This warning light illuminates when the
trunk lid is not closed securely with the
engine start/stop button in any position.
Door open warninglight
This indicator illuminates when a door is
not closed securely.
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
With smart key system
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immobi-
lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or the
light goes off.
When the smart key is in the vehicle, if the engine start/stop button is turned to
the ON position, the indicator will illumi-
nate for about few seconds. However,
when the smart key is not in the vehicle,
if the engine start/stop button is
depressed, the indicator will blink for a
few seconds to indicate that you will not
be able to start the hybrid system.
When the engine start/stop button is turned to the ON position and the indica-
tor turns off after 2 seconds, the system
may need repair. Have the vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
When the battery is weak, if the engine start/stop button is depressed, the indica-
tor will blink and you will not be able to
start the hybrid system. However, you
may still be able to start the hybrid system
by inserting the smart key in the smart
key holder. If smart key system related
parts need repair, the indi cator blinks.

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Low fuel level warning light
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
should add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
or with the fuel level below “E” can cause
the engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter.
Engine coolanttemperature warning light (if equipped)
The warning light illuminates if the tem-
perature of the engine coolant is above
257±4.5°F (125±2.5°C).
Do not continue driving with an overheat-
ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer
to “Overheating” in section 6.
Malfunction indicator light(MIL) (check engine light)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
cates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-
sion control system.
This light will also illuminate when the
engine start/stop button is turned to the
ON position, and will go out in a few sec-
onds after the engine is started. If it illu-
minates while driving, or does not illumi-
nate when the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position, take your vehi-
cle to your nearest authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the system checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer promptly.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-nated may cause damage to the emission control systems whichcould effect drivability and/or fueleconomy.

If the Malfunction Indicator Light illuminates, potential catalyticconverter damage is possible. This could result in loss of enginepower. Have the Engine ControlSystem inspected as soon as pos-sible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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ESC indicator (Electronic
Stability Control)
The ESC indicator will illuminate when
the engine start/stop button is turned
ON, but should go off after approximate-
ly 3 seconds. When the ESC is on, it
monitors the driving conditions under
normal driving conditions, the ESC light
will remain off. When a slippery or low
traction condition is encountered, the
ESC will operate, and the ESC indicator
will blink to indicate the ESC is operating.
The ESC indicator stays on when the
ESC may have a malfunction. Take your
car to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
and have the system checked.
ESC OFF indicator
The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate
when the engine start/stop button is
turned ON, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. To switch to
ESC OFF mode, press the ESC OFF
button. The ESC OFF indicator will illumi-
nate indicating the ESC is deactivated.
If this indicator stays on when ESC OFF
is not selected, the ESC may have mal-
functioned. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have
the system checked.
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
CRUISE indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster is illuminated when the
cruise control ON-OFF button on the
steering wheel is pushed.
The indicator light turns off when the
cruise control ON-OFF button is pushed
again. For more information about the
use of cruise control, refer to “Cruise
control system or Smart cruise control
system” in section 5.CRUISE

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Cruise SET indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise function switch (SET- or RES+) is
ON.
The cruise SET indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated when
the cruise control switch (SET- or RES+)
is pushed. The cruise SET indicator light
does not illuminate when the cruise con-
trol switch (CANCEL) is pushed or the
system is disengaged.Electric power steering(EPS) system warning light
This indicator light comes on after the
engine start/stop button is turned to the
ON position and then it will go out.
This light also comes on when the EPS
needs repairs. If it comes on while driv-
ing, have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Key reminder warning chime (if equipped)
If the driver’s door is opened while the
smart key is in the vehicle with the
engine start/stop button in ACC or the
smart key is in the smart key holder with
the engine start/stop button in OFF, the
key reminder warning chime will sound.
The chime sounds until the smart key is
removed from the smart key holder or the
driver’s door is closed.SETEPS

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Warning on the LCD screen
(if equipped)
Key is not in vehicle
If the smart key is not in the vehicle and
if any door is opened or closed with the
engine start/stop button in ACC, ON, or
START, the warning illuminates on the
LCD screen. The chime also sounds for 5
seconds when the smart key is not in the
vehicle and any door is closed.
Key is not detected
If the smart key is not in the vehicle or is
not detected and you push the engine
start/stop button, the warning illuminates
on the LCD screen for 10 seconds.
Low key battery
When the smart key in the vehicle dis-
charges, the warning illuminates on the
LCD screen for 10 seconds.
Replace the battery with a new one. If it
is not possible, you can start the engine
by inserting the smart key into the smart
key holder and pushing the engine
start/stop button.
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Press brake pedal to start engine
If the engine start/stop button turns to the
ACC position twice by pushing the
engine start/stop button repeatedly with-
out pressing the brake pedal, the warn-
ing illuminates on the LCD screen for 10
seconds to indicate that you should
press the brake pedal to start the engine.
Shift to "P"
If you push the engine start/stop button
with the engine start/stop button ON and
the shift lever not in P(Park), the warning
illuminates on the LCD screen for 10 sec-
onds to indicate that you should press
the engine start/stop button with the shift
lever in P(Park) to turn off the engine.
Remove key
When you turn off the engine with the
smart key in the smart key holder, the
warning illuminates on the LCD screen
for 10 seconds.
Push the smart key inward and pull it out
from the smart key holder.
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Insert key
If you push the engine start/stop button
while the "Key is not detected" illumi-
nates on the LCD screen, the warning
illuminates for 10 seconds.
Press start button again
If there is a problem with the engine
start/stop button system, the warning illu-
minates for 10 seconds to indicate that
you could start the engine by pressing
the engine start/stop button while press-
ing the brake pedal.
If the warning illuminates each time you
push the engine start/stop button, take
your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the system checked.
Shift to "P" to start engine
If you try to start the engine with the shift
lever not in P(Park), the warning illumi-
nates for 10 seconds on the LCD screen.
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Check brake
'Check brake' is displayed when the
brake function is not well or the regener-
ative brake system is not operated with
brake system malfunction. Refer to the
page 4-56 for the relative information.
Have the system checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Check charging system
This warning will be illuminated with indi-
cator and warning sound as follow;
- When the communication problem
occurs in LCD
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When the high voltage is low, the warn-
ing may occur. In that time, the warning
may disappear when the battery is
charged by engine.
Check active air flap system
This warning will be illuminated as follow;
- When the actuator flap malfunction
detected
- When the actuator air flap controller malfunction detected
- In a condition opening the air flap, if the air flap is not open.
When the all conditions illuminating the
warning are clear, the warning will be off.
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WARNING
Driving with the 'check brake' on is
dangerous. Have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.