2016 Hyundai Creta check engine

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Information
• M a k e s u r e t o r e f u e l y o u r v e h i c l e a c c o r d i n g t o t h e " F u e l R e q u i r e m e n t s "
s u g g e s t e d i n t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n c h a p t e r .
• D o n o t s p i l l f u e l o n t h e e x t e r i o r s u r f a c e s o f t h e v e h i c l e . A n y t y p e o f f u e l
s p i l l e d o n p a i n t e d s u r f a c e s m a y
d a m a g e t h e p a i n t .
If the fuel filler cap requires replace
ment, use only a genuine HYUNDAI
cap or the equivalent specified for
your vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler
cap can result in a serious malfunc
tion of the fuel system or emission
control system.
NOTICE
i•When refueling, always move
the shift lever to the P (Park)
position (for automatic
transaxle) or first gear or R
(Reverse, for manual transaxle),
set the parking brake, and place
the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position. Sparks
produced by electrical compo
nents related to the engine can
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
•Do not use matches or a lighter
and do not smoke or leave a lit
cigarette in your vehicle while at
a gas station, especially during
refueling.
•Do not overfill or topoff your
vehicle tank, which can cause
gasoline spillage.
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•If a fire breaks out during refuel
ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi
cle, and immediately contact the
manager of the gas station and
then contact the local fire
department. Follow any safety
instructions they provide.
•If pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin
and thus subject you to the risk
of fire and burns. Always
remove the fuel cap carefully
and slowly. If the cap is venting
fuel or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until the condition
stops before completely remov
ing the cap.
•Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci
dent.

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Electric power steering (EPS) (if
equipped)
The system assists you with steering
the vehicle. If the engine is off or if
the power steering system becomes
inoperative, the vehicle may still be
steered, but it will require increased
steering effort.
Also, the steering effort becomes
heavier as the vehicle’s speed
increases and becomes lighter as
the vehicle’s speed decreases for
better control of the steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, we recommend
that the system be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.If the Electric Power Steering
System does not operate normally,
the warning light () will illuminate
on the instrument cluster. The steer
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate. Take your vehicle
to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
and have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Information
T h e f o l l o w i n g s y m p t o m s m a y o c c u r
d u r i n g n o r m a l v e h i c l e o p e r a t i o n :
• T h e s t e e r i n g e f f o r t m a y b e h i g h i m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r p l a c i n g t h e i g n i
t i o n s w i t c h i n t h e O N p o s i t i o n .
T h i s h a p p e n s a s t h e s y s t e m p e r
f o r m s t h e E P S s y s t e m d i a g n o s t i c s .
W h e n t h e d i a g n o s t i c s i s c o m p l e t e d ,
t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l w i l l r e t u r n t o i t s
n o r m a l c o n d i t i o n .
• A c l i c k n o i s e m a y b e h e a r d f r o m t h e E P S r e l a y a f t e r t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h i s
p l a c e d t o t h e O N o r L O C K / O F F
p o s i t i o n .
• M o t o r n o i s e m a y b e h e a r d w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s a t s t o p o r a t a l o w d r i v i n g
s p e e d .
• W h e n y o u o p e r a t e t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l i n l o w t e m p e r a t u r e , a b n o r m a l
n o i s e m a y o c c u r . I f t e m p e r a t u r e
r i s e s , t h e n o i s e w i l l d i s a p p e a r . T h i s
i s a n o r m a l c o n d i t i o n .iNOTICE
STEERING WHEEL

I f t h e b r a k e f l u i d l e v e l i n t h e r e s e r
v o i r i s l o w :
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safelocation and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required (For
more details, refer to “Brake Fluid”
in chapter 7). 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. We recommend you to
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
D u a l d i a g o n a l b r a k i n g s y s t e m
Your vehicle is equipped with dual
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys
tems 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.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driv
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition
al engine braking and stop the vehi
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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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 indi
cates that the brake fluid level is
low.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING

Gasoline Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic
converter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine power.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
Diesel Engine with DPF
(if equipped)
When the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) blinks, it may stop blinking after
driving the vehicle:
at more than 60km/h (37 mph), or
at more than 2nd gear with 1500 ~
2000 engine rpm for a certain time
(for about 25 minutes).
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) continues to blink in spite of
the procedure, we recommend that
you have the DPF system checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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If you continue to drive with the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
blinking for a long time, the DPF sys
tem can be damaged and fuel con
sumption can worsen.
Diesel Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) blinks, some error related to
the injection quantity adjustment
occurs which could result in loss of
engine power, combustion noise and
poor emission.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the engine control system
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Charging System
Warning Light
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
• Once you set the ignition switch orEngine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
It remains on until the engine isstarted.
• When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical
charging system.
I f t h e r e i s a m a l f u n c t i o n w i t h e i t h e r
t h e a l t e r n a t o r o r e l e c t r i c a l c h a r g i n g
s y s t e m :
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
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
electrical charging system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
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Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
• Once you turn the ignition switch orEngine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
It remains on until the engine isstarted.
• When the engine oil pressure is low.
I f t h e e n g i n e o i l p r e s s u r e i s l o w :
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 details,
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 or if oil is not available,
we recommend that you have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi
ble.
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
•If the engine does not stop imme
diately after the Engine Oil
Pressure Warning Light is illumi
nated, severe damage could
result.
•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 is started, turn the engine
off immediately. In this case, we
recommend that you have the
vehicle inspected by an author
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty, add
fuel as soon as possible.
Low Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuel level
below “E (Empty)” can cause the
engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter (if equipped).
NOTICE
NOTICE
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Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light
(if equipped)
L o w t i r e p r e s s u r e t e l l t a l e
The low tire pressure telltale comes
on for 3 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the "ON" position.
The low tire pressure telltale will illu
minate after it blinks for approximate
ly one minute when there is a prob
lem with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
If this occurs, we recommend that
the system be checked by an author
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
For details, refer to the TPMS on
chapter 6.
Fuel Filter Warning Light
(Diesel Engine)
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
• Once you turn the ignition switch orEngine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
• When water has accumulated inside the fuel filter.
In this case, remove the water from
the fuel filter.
For more details, refer to “Fuel
Filter” in chapter 7.
•When the Fuel Filter Warning Light
illuminates, engine power (vehicle
speed & idle speed) may
decrease.
•If you keep driving with the warning
light on, engine parts (injector,
common rail, high pressure fuel
pump) may be damaged. If this
occurs, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
NOTICE
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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
position off the road.
WARNING

KEY OUT Indicator Light
(if equipped)
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ACC or ON position, if any
door is open, the system checks for
the smart key.
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t b l i n k s :
When the smart key is not in the
vehicle and any door is open with the
ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC or ON position.
At this time, if you close all doors, the chime will also sound for
approximately 5 seconds.
The indicator will go off while the vehicle is moving.
Warning Messages
(for Type B, if equipped)
Shift to "P" position
(for smart key system and auto
matic transaxle)
This warning message is displayed if
you try to turn off the engine without
the shift lever in P (Park) position.
At this time, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position (If
you press the Engine Start/Stop but
ton once more, it will turn to the ONposition).
Low Key Battery
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if
the battery of the smart key is dis
charged when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the OFF position.
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KEY
OUT

Press start button while turning
wheel (for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if
the steering wheel does not unlock
normally when the Engine Start/Stop
button is pressed.
Press the Engine Start/Stop button
while turning the steering wheel right
and left.
Steering wheel unlocked
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if
the steering wheel does not lock
when the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the OFF position.
Check steering wheel lock
system (for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if
the steering wheel does not lock nor
mally when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the OFF position.
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