2016 Hyundai Equus engine light

At this time, the Engine Start/StopButton turns to the ACC position
(When you re-press the Engine
Start/Stop Button again, it will turn
to the ON position).
Press start button again
This warning message illumi-nates, when you cannot operate
the Engine Start/Stop button due
to a malfunction with the Engine
Start/Stop button.
You can start the engine by re- pressing the Engine Start/Stop
button again.
When the warning light illuminates each time you press the Engine
Start/Stop button, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This warning message illuminates,the Engine Start/Stop button
changes to the ACC position twice
by repeatedly pressing the button
without pressing the brake pedal.
You can start the engine by press- ing the brake pedal.
Press start button with SmartKey
This warning message illumi-
nates, when you press the Engine
Start/Stop button while the warn-
ing message, “Key not detected,”
is displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indi- cator flashes.
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Warning lightsInformation
Make sure that all warning lights are
turned OFF after starting the engine.
When any light remains ON, this indi-
cates the situation that your attention
is required.
Supplemental RestraintSystem Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you turn ON the ignition
switch or Engine Start/Stop but-
ton.
- It illuminates for approximately 6seconds and then goes OFF.
When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.
❈For further information, refer to the
“Seat Belts” in the chapter 2.
Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you turn ON the ignition
switch or Engine Start/Stop but-
ton.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds.
- It remains ON, when the parking brake is set.
When the parking brake is set.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- When the warning light illumi-nates with the parking brake
released, it indicates the brake
fluid level in reservoir is low.
When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Stop the engine, immediately check the brake fluid level and add
fluid, as required (For further infor-
mation, refer to "Brake Fluid" in the
chapter 7). Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks. When
any leak in the brake system is still
detected, when the warning light
remains ON, or when the brakes
do not properly operate, do not
drive the vehicle.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
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Dual-diagonal braking system
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 fails.
With only one of the dual systems
working, longer pedal travel and
greater pedal pressure may be
required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance only with one por-
tion of the brake systems 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.
Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates in
one of the following situations:
You turn ON the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop button.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes OFF.
There is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking system
is still operational without the
assistance of the anti-lock brake
system).
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Electronic Brake forceDistribution (EBD)System Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate
at the same time while driving in
the following situation:
The ABS and the regular brake
system may not properly operate.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
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- Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing light ON is dangerous. If the
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light illuminates with
the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid
level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
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- Electronic Brake forceDistribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
When the ABS warning light illumi-
nates, or when both the ABS and the
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warn-
ing lights illuminate, the speedometer,
the odometer, or the tripmeter may
not properly operate. Also, the EPS
warning light may illuminate, and the
efforts to operate the steering wheel
may require to increase or decrease.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized EQUUS dealer.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates in
one of the following situations:
You turn ON either the ignition
switch or the Engine Start/Stop
button.
- It remains ON until the engine isstarted.
There is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) ON may
damage the emission control sys-
tems which could affect drivability
and/or fuel economy.
- Gasoline Engine
When the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, the cat-
alytic converter is possibly dam-
aged, resulting in loss of engine
power.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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- Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
When both ABS and the Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid warning
lights illuminate, the brake sys-
tem does not properly operate.
You may experience an unex-
pected and dangerous situation
in a sudden braking.
In this case, avoid sharp driving
and abrupt braking. Have your
vehicle inspected by an author-
ized EQUUS dealer.
WARNING

Charging SystemWarning Light
When this warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, the bat-
tery is not being charged.
Immediately turn OFF all electrical
accessories. Try not to use electrical-
ly operated controls, such as the
power windows. Keep running the
engine. Starting the engine will
quickly discharge the battery.
When there is a malfunction with
either the alternator or electrical
charging system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn OFF the engine and check whether the alternator drive belt is
loose or broken.
Even though the belt is properly
adjusted, there may be a problem
in the electrical charging system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Engine CoolantTemperature WarningLight
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine coolant temper-
ature is above 248°F (120°C). This
means that the engine is over-
heated and may be damaged.
When your vehicle is overheated,
refer to “Overheating” in the chap-
ter 6.
- Engine Overheating
Do not continue driving with the
overheated engine. Otherwise, the
engine may be damaged.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you turn ON the ignition
switch or the Engine Start/Stop
Button.
- It remains ON until the engine is
started.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
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When the engine oil pressure is low,
follow the below procedures:
1. Carefully drive to the nearest safelocation and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn OFF the engine and check the engine oil level (For further
information, refer to the “Engine
Oil” in the chapter 7). If the level is
low, add the engine oil.
When the warning light remains
ON after adding engine oil and
restarting the engine, or when
engine oil refilling is unavailable,
turn OFF the engine. These indi-
cate a mechanical problem, which
needs to be repaired before con-
tinuously driving. In this case,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
- Engine Oil Pressure Warning light
To prevent severe engine damage,
after the Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light illuminates and as
soon as it is safe to do so, turn
OFF the engine and check the
engine oil level. When the oil level
is low, add the engine oil to the
proper level and start the engine
again. When the light stays ON
with the engine running, immedi-
ately turn OFF the engine.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
When the fuel tank is nearly
empty:
Immediately refuel the vehicle.
- Low Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light ON or with the fuel
level in the “E” range may cause the
engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter (if equipped).
NOTICE
NOTICE
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Low Tire PressureWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you turn ON the ignition
switch or the Engine Start/Stop
button.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes OFF.
When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated
(The location of the underinflated
tires are displayed on the LCD dis-
play).
❈ For further information, refer to
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the chapter 6.
This warning light remains ON after
flashing for approximately 60 sec-
onds, or it repeatedly flashes an
interval of approximately three sec-
onds:
There is a malfunction with the
TPMS
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
EQUUS dealer.
❈ For further information, refer to
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the chapter 6.
Door Ajar Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When a door is not securely closed.
Trunk Open WarningLight
This warning light illuminates:
When the trunk lid is not securely
closed.
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- Safe Stopping
The TPMS cannot alert you to a
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
When any vehicle instability is noticed, immediately take your
foot off the accelerator, gradu-
ally apply the brakes with light
force, and slowly move to a
safe place off a road.
WARNING

Adaptive FrontLighting System(AFLS) Warning Light
This warning light blinks:
Once you set the Engine
Start/Stop Button to the ON posi-
tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the AFLS.
When there is a malfunction with the
AFLS:
1. Carefully drive to the nearest safelocation and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn OFF the engine and restart the engine. If the problem persists,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Electric Parking Brake(EPB) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you turn ON the ignition
switch or the Engine Start/Stop
button.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized EQUUS
dealer.
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- Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
warning light may illuminate, when
the Electronic Stability control (ESC)
indicator illuminates due to the ESC
malfunction (This does not indicate
malfunction of the EPB).
Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the pre-safe seat belt, check the
fuel cap, the washer level, the
electronic control suspension, or
the advanced smart cruise con-
trol. To identify the cause of the
warning, look at the LCD display.
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