2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid warning light

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Avoid driving with an extremely
low fuel level. Running out of fuel
could cause the engine to misfire
damaging the catalytic converter.
Battery State of Charge (SOC)
gauge
This gauge indicates the remaining
hybrid battery power. If the SOC is
near the "L (Low)" level, the vehicle
automatically operates the engine to
charge the battery. However, if the
Service Indicator ( ) and
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
( ) turn on when the SOC gauge
is near the "L (Low)" level, have the
vehicle be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
❈The actual cluster in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.Never try to start the vehicle if the
fuel tank is empty. In this condi-
tion, the engine cannot charge the
high voltage battery of the hybrid
system. If you try to start the vehi-
cle when the fuel is empty, the
high voltage battery will become
discharged and be damaged.
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Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain addi-
tional fuel as soon as possible
after the warning light comes
on or when the gauge indicator
comes close to the "E (Empty)"
level.
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Regenerative braking level indi-
cator
While using the regenerative brakes,
you may select the regenerative
braking level from 0 to 3 by pulling
the paddle shifter.For more details, refer to "Paddle
shift" in chapter 5.
Warning and Indicator Lights
Information
Make sure that all warning lights are
OFF after starting the engine. If any
light is still ON, this indicates a situa-
tion that needs attention.
Ready Indicator
This indicator illuminates :
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
- ON : Normal driving is possible.
- OFF : Normal driving is not possible,
or a problem has occurred.
- Blinking : Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. In this case, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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EV Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the
vehicle is driven by the electric motor.
Service Warning Light
This warning light illuminates :
When you place the Engine Start/
Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a problem with the
hybrid vehicle control system or
hardware.
When the warning light illuminates
while driving, or does not go OFF
after starting the vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Charging Cable
Connection Indicator
(Plug-in hybrid)
This indicator illuminates in red when
the charging cable is connected.
Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the Engine Start/
Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 6
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the SRS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to the "Seat
Belts" in chapter 2.
Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the Engine Start/
Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds.
- It remains on if the parking brake
is applied.
When the parking brake is applied.
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When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
When the regenerative brake does
not operate.
If the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location 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 com-
ponents 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. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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 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.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 the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
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Regenerative Brake
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates :
When you place the Engine Start/
Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds.
When the regenerative brake does
not operate and the brake does not
perform well. This causes the Brake
Warning light and Regenerative
Brake Warning Light to illuminate
simultaneously.
In this case, drive safely and have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
The operation of the brake pedal may
be more difficult than normal and the
braking distance can increase.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the Engine Start/
Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational without
the assistance of the anti-lock
brake system).
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)
System Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate
at the same time while driving:
When the ABS and regular brake
system may not work normally.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
When both 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.
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Information - Electronic
Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on or
both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter
may not work. Also, the EPS Warning
Light may illuminate and the steering
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 there is a malfunction with the
EPB.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Light may illuminate when
the Electronic Stability control (ESC)
Indicator Light comes on to indicate
that the ESC is not working properly
(This does not indicate malfunction of
the EPB).
AUTO HOLD Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
[White] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.
[Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the
brake pedal with the auto hold sys-
tem activated.
[Yellow] When there is a malfunc-
tion with the auto hold system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to "Auto
Hold" in chapter 5.
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In this case, avoid high speed
driving and abrupt braking.
Have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible.EPB

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Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the Engine Start/
Stop button to 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 inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the Engine Start/
Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the emission control system.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.
Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may
cause damage to the emission
control system which could affect
drivability and/or fuel economy.If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalyt-
ic converter damage is possible
which could result in loss of
engine power.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible.
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 win-
dows. Keep running 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 oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
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 avail-
able, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible. If the engine does not stop
immediately 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 seri-
ous engine damage or malfunc-
tion. 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, have the vehicle inspect-
ed 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" can cause the
engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter (if equipped).
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