2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid warning lights

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Features of your vehicle
Warnings and indicators
All warning lights are checked by turning
the engine start/stop button ON (do not
start the engine). Any light that does not
illuminate should be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
After starting the Hybrid system, check to
make sure that all warning lights are off.
If any are still on, this indicates a situa-
tion 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.
EV mode
This light illuminates if the vehicle is
moved only by the electric motor.
Service indicator
This indicator comes on when any mal-
function occurs in the hybrid system. If
this occurs, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Air bag warning light
This warning light will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the engine start/stop button to the
ON position.
This light also comes on when the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is
not working properly. If the SRS air bag
warning light does not come on, or
continuously remains on after operating
for about 6 seconds when you turned the
engine start/stop button to the ON posi-
tion or started the engine, or if it comes
on while driving, have the SRS inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light
This light illuminates if the engine
start/stop button is turned ON and goes
off in 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 engine start/stop button is turned to the
ON position, this indicates that there may
be a malfunction with the ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible. The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational, but without the
assistance of the anti-lock brake system.
Electronic brake force distri-
bution (EBD) system warning
light
If these two warning lights illuminate at
the same time while driving, your vehicle
may have a malfunction with the ABS
and EBD system. Have the vehicle checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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NOTICE
If the ABS warning light or EBD warn-
ing light is on and stays on, the
speedometer or odometer/tripmeter
may not work. In this case, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Seat belt warning
The driver's seat belt warning light and
chime will activate to the following table
when the engine start/stop button is in
"ON" position.
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1Warning pattern repeats 11 times with
interval 24 seconds. If the driver's seat
belt is buckled, the light will stop within
6 seconds and chime will stop immedi-
ately.
*
2The light will stop within 6 seconds and
chime will stop immediately.
WARNING
If both the 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 vehi-
cle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
ConditionsWarning Pattern
Seat BeltVehicle
SpeedLight-BlinkChime-Sound
Unbuckled6 seconds
Buckled6 secondsNone
Buckled →
Unbuckled
Below 3 mph (5 km/h)6 secondsNone
3 mph~6 mph6 seconds
Above 6 mph (10 km/h)6 sec. on / 24 sec. off (11 times)
Unbuckled
Above 6 mph(10 km/h)
↓
Below 3 mph (5 km/h)6 seconds *1
↓
Stop *2

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Features of your vehicle
Turn signal indicator
The blinking arrows on the instrument
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, a
malfunction in the turn signal system is
indicated. Your dealer should be consult-
ed for repairs.
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.
Tail light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the tail
lights are on.
Engine oil pressure warning 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 pressurewarning light is illuminated, severe damage could result.
CAUTION
If the oil pressure warning lightstays on while the engine is run-ning, serious engine damage may result. The oil pressure warninglight comes on whenever there isinsufficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it should come on whenthe engine start/stop button is turned on, then go out when theengine is started. If the oil pressure warning light stays on while theengine is running, there is a seriousmalfunction.
If this happens, stop the car assoon as it is safe to do so, turn offthe engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engine oilto the proper level and start the engine again. If the light stays onwith the engine running, turn theengine off immediately. In any instance where the oil light stays onwhen the engine is running, theengine should be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer beforethe car is driven again.

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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
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
illuminate for a few seconds. However,
when the smart key is not in the vehi-
cle, 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 indi-
cator turns off after 2 seconds, the sys-
tem may need repair. Have the vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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The hazard warning flasher should be
used whenever you find it necessary to
stop the car in a hazardous location. When
you must make such an emergency stop,
always pull off the road as far as possible. The hazard warning lights are turned on by
pushing in the hazard switch. This causes
all turn signal lights to blink. The hazard
warning lights will operate even if the vehi-
cle is off.
To turn the hazard warning lights off,
push the switch a second time.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
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Type B
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Features of your vehicle
Auto light position (if equipped)
When the light switch is in the AUTO light
position, the taillights and headlights will
be turned ON or OFF automatically
depending on the amount of light outside
the vehicle.
High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights, push
the lever away from you. Pull it back for
low beams. The high beam indicator will
light when the headlight high beams are
switched on.
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on for a
prolonged time while the engine is not
running.
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CAUTION
Never place anything over thesensor (1) located on the instru-ment panel. This will ensure prop-er auto-light system control.
Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner. The cleaner mayleave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coating onthe front windshield, the Autolight system may not work prop-erly.
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WARNING
Do not use the high beams improp-
erly. Always follow local laws and
regulations when using the high
beams. Using high beam could
obstruct the other driver's vision,
causing an accident, resulting in
injury or death.

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Map lamp
Type A
Push the lens to turn the map lamp on or
off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp at night or
as a personal lamp for the driver and the
front passenger.
In the DOOR position, the map lamp and
the room lamp come on when any door is
opened regardless of the engine
start/stop button position.
When doors are unlocked by the smart
key, the map lamp and the room lamp
come on for approximately 30 seconds
as long as any door is not open. The map
lamp and the room lamp goes out gradu-
ally after approximately 30 seconds if the
door is closed. However, if the engine
start/stop button is ON or all doors are
locked, the map lamp and the room lamp
will turn off immediately. If a door is
opened with the engine start/stop button
in the ACC or LOCK position, the map
lamp and the room lamp stay on for
about 20 minutes. However, if a door is
opened with the engine start/stop button
in the ON position, the map lamp and the
room lamp stay on continuously.

The light stays on at all times.

The lights turn off even if a door is
opened.
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When the lamp is turned ON by press-
ing the lens (1) the lamp does not turn
off even if the switch (2) is in the OFF
position.
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INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engineis not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. Accidents could
happen because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.

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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
BEFORE DRIVING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
TION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety
of automobile components and
parts, including components found
in the interior furnishings in a vehi-
cle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that
may lead to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. The dri-
ver’s primary responsibility is in
the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle, and use of any handheld
devices, other equipment, or vehi-
cle systems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehicle
or which are not permissible by law
should never be used during oper-
ation of the vehicle.