2016 Hyundai Creta engine

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

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Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Indicator
Light (if equipped)
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
• Once you turn the ignition switch orthe Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t b l i n k s :
While the ESC is operating.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light
(if equipped)
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
• Once you turn the ignition switch orthe Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When you deactivate the ESC sys tem by pressing the ESC OFF but ton.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
Immobilizer Indicator
Light (without smart key)
(if equipped)
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
When the vehicle detects the immo
bilizer in the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON position.
At this time, you can start the engine.
The indicator light goes off afterstarting the engine.
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 there is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Immobilizer Indicator
Light (with smart key)
(if equipped)
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s f o r
u p t o 3 0 s e c o n d s :
When the vehicle detects the smart
key in the vehicle with the Engine
Start/Stop button in the ACC or ONposition.
At this time, you can start the engine.
The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t b l i n k s f o r a f e w
s e c o n d s :
When the smart key is not in the
vehicle.
At this time, you cannot start theengine.
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s f o r
2 s e c o n d s a n d g o e s o f f :
If the smart key is in the vehicle and
the Engine Start/Stop button is ON,
but the vehicle cannot detect the
smart key.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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 battery voltage of the smart key is low.
At this time, you can not start theengine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
“Starting the Engine” in chapter 5).
• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Turn Signal Indicator
Light
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 you operate the turn signal
indicator light.
If any of the following occurs, there
may a malfunction with the turn signal
system.
The turn signal indicator light illumi nates but does not blink
The turn signal indicator light blinks rapidly
The turn signal indicator light does not illuminate at all
If either of these conditions occur, we
recommend you to have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Overspeed Warning
Light (if equipped)
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t b l i n k s :
When you drive the vehicle more
than 120 km/h.
This is to prevent you from drivingyour vehicle with overspeed.
The overspeed warning chime also sound for approximately 5 seconds.
Master Warning Light
(if equipped)
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
When the remaining mileage or time
is 0 on the “Service Interval” in the
cluster.
If the service interval setting is reset,
the master warning light turns off.
Glow Indicator Light
(Diesel Engine)
T h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
When the engine is being preheated
with the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop button in the ON position.
The engine can be started after theglow indicator light goes off.
The illumination time varies with the engine coolant temperature, air
temperature, and battery condition.
If the indicator light remains on or
blinks after the engine has warmed
up or while driving, there may a mal
function with the engine preheating
system.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information Engine
Preheating
I f t h e e n g i n e d o e s n o t s t a r t w i t h i n 1 0
s e c o n d s a f t e r t h e p r e h e a t i n g i s c o m
p l e t e d , s e t t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h o r
E n g i n e S t a r t / S t o p b u t t o n t o t h e
L O C K o r O F F p o s i t i o n f o r 1 0 s e c o n d s
a n d t h e n t o t h e O N p o s i t i o n i n o r d e r
t o p r e h e a t t h e e n g i n e a g a i n .
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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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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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