2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid warning light

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When the ABS warning light illumi-
nates, or when both the ABS and the
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning
lights illuminate, the speedometer, the
odometer, or the tripmeter may not
properly operate. Also, the EPS warn-
ing light may illuminate and the steer-
ing effort may increase or decrease.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB) Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the EPB.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
warning light may illuminate, when
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
indicator illuminates due to ESC mal-
function (This does not indicate EPB
malfunction).
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When both the ABS and Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Lights are on, the brake system
will not work normally and you
may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during
sudden braking.
In this case, avoid high speed
driving and abrupt braking.
Have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible.
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Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates in
one of the following situations:
When you turn ON the Engine
Start/Stop button.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfunction with
the emission control system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause
damage to the emission control
systems which could affect dri-
vability and/or fuel economy.
When the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, the catalyt-
ic converter is possibly damaged,
resulting in loss of engine power.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Charging System
Warning Light
When this warning light illuminates
while running the engine, the battery is
not being charged. Immediately turn
OFF all electrical accessories. Try not
to use electrically operated controls,
such as the power windows. Keep run-
ning the engine. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
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Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
When the engine oil pressure is low,
follow the below procedures:
1.Carefully drive to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn OFF the engine and check
the engine oil level (For more
information, refer to the “Engine
Oil” in the chapter 7). If the level
is low, add 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 driving.In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
When the Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light illuminates, turn
OFF the engine, and check the
engine oil level, in an attempt to
prevent severe engine damage.
These should be done as soon as
it is safe to do so. When the oil
level is low, add the engine oil to
the proper level and start the
engine again. When the light stays
ON, while running the engine,
immediately turn OFF the engine.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Low Fuel Level
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuel
level below "E (Empty)" may
cause the engine to misfire and
damage the catalytic converter.
Driving the vehicle in EV mode
after fuel runs out may damage
the hybrid battery.
NOTICE
NOTICE

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Master Warning Light
This warning light illuminates in
one of the following situations:
When there is a problem with the
Collision Warning System (FCWS).
When there is a problem with the
Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
When there is a problem with the
Blind Spot Detection (BSD).
When washer fluid level is low.
When there is a problem with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).
To identify the cause of the warning,
look at the LCD display.
Icy road warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light is to warn the driv-
er the road may be icy.
When the temperature on the out-
side temperature gauge is approxi-
mately below 40°F (4°C), the Icy
Road Warning Light and Outside
Temperature Gauge blinks 10 times,
and then illuminates. Also, the warn-
ing chime sounds 3 times.
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If the icy road warning light appears
while driving, you should drive more
attentively and safely refraining from
over-speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.
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Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the ESC system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
For more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”
in chapter 5.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in 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 information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”
in chapter 5.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the EPS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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ECO Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When you select "ECO" mode as
drive mode.
For more information, refer to
“Drive Mode Integrated Control
System” in chapter 5.
Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you turn the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When one or more of your tires are
significantly underinflated (The
location of each underinflated tire
is displayed on the LCD display).
For more information, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
This warning light remains ON
after blinking for approximately 60
seconds, or repeatedly blinks ON
and OFF in 3 second intervals:
When there is a malfunction with the
TPMS.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
Do not monitor the ECO indica-
tor while driving. This may dis-
tract you, and may cause an
accident, resulting in severe
personal injury.
WARNING
The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
If you notice any vehicle insta-
bility, immediately take your
foot off the accelerator pedal,
apply the brakes gradually with
light force, and slowly move to
a safe position off the road.
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Forward Collision
Warning (FCW) System
Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When the FCW is turned off on the
User Settings mode.
When there is a problem with the
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
System.
When the warning light remains on,
even though the FCW is turned on,
have the system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to
“Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
System in chapter 5.
Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS) Indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator illuminates:
[Green] When you activate the lane
departure warning system by
pressing the LDWS button.
[White] When system operating
conditions are not satisfied or
when the sensor does not detect
the lane line.
[Yellow] When there is a malfunc-
tion with the lane departure warn-
ing system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
For more information, refer to
“Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)” in chapter 5.

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Press “START” button with key
This warning message is displayed
when you press the Engine Start/Stop
button while the warning message,
“Key not detected,” is displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
light blinks.
Check "BRAKE SWITCH" fuse
This warning message is displayed if
the brake switch fuse is disconnected.
If this message is displayed, replace
the fuse with a new one before start-
ing the vehicle. If not possible, you
can start the engine by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button for 10 sec-
onds in the ACC position.
Shift to "P" to start engine
This warning message is displayed
when you try to start the vehicle with
the shift lever not in P (Park).
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