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Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the ignition switch
to the ON position.
- The ABS warning light illuminatesfor about 3 seconds and then
turns off.
Whenever there is a malfunction with the ABS.
Note that the hydraulic braking
system will still be operational even
if there is a malfunction with the
ABS.
Electronic Brake ForceDistribution (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 dealer.
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.i
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.
In this case, avoid high speed
driving and abrupt braking.
WARNING
Have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible.

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Electric Power Steering(EPS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the ignition switch
to the ON position.
- The Electric Power SteeringWarning light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then goes
off.
Whenever there is a malfunction with the EPS.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL)
This indicator light illuminates:
When you place the ignition switch
to the ON position.
- The malfunction indicator lightilluminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.
Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control
system or the engine or the vehicle
powertrain.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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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 electrically operated
controls, such as the power windows.
Keep the engine running.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
Engine Oil PressureWarning 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 informa-
tion, refer to "Engine Oil" in chap-
ter 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
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Low Fuel LevelWarning 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.
Washer Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the washer fluid level in the
reservoir is nearly empty.
If washer fluid warning light illumi-
nates, refill the washer fluid reser-
voir in the engine room when pos-
sible.
Master Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction inoperation in any of the following
systems:
- Low washer fluid
- Exterior lamp malfunction(if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
To identify the details of the warn-
ing, look at the LCD display.
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Low Tire PressureWarning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the ignition switch
ON position.
- 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 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 the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er as soon as possible.
For more information, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the ignition switch
to the ON position.
- The All Wheel Drive warning lightilluminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.
Whenever there is a malfunction with the AWD system.
If this occurs, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Safe Stopping
The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire dam-
age caused by external fac-
tors.
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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Electronic StabilityControl (ESC) IndicatorLight
This indicator light illuminates:
When you place the ignition switch
to the ON position.
- The Electronic Stability Controlindicator light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then goes
off.
Whenever there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
For more information, refer to
"Electronic Stability Control (ESC)"
in chapter 5.
Electronic StabilityControl (ESC) OFFIndicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When you place the ignition switch
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 information, refer to
"Electronic Stability Control (ESC)"
in chapter 5.
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with smart key(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates for
up to 30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the
smart key in the vehicle with the
Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC or ON position.
- Once the smart key is detected,you can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- If the smart key is not detected,you cannot start the engine.

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This indicator light illuminates for
2 seconds and goes off:
If the smart key is in the vehicleand the Engine Start/Stop button is
ON, but the vehicle cannot detect
the smart key.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery voltage of thesmart key is low.
- If this occurs, you will not be ableto start the engine by simply
pressing the Start/Stop button.
However, you can still start the
engine by pressing the Start/Stop
button directly with the smart key.
(Refer to "Starting the Engine"
in chapter 5.)
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Turn Signal IndicatorLight
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal
indicator stalk.
If any of the following occur, there may
be 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 any of these conditions occur, have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in
the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON IndicatorLight
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlights
are on.
Front Fog IndicatorLight (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the front fog lights are on.

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LED Headlight WarningLight (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the ignition switch
or the Engine Start/Stop button to
the ON position.
When there is a malfunction with the LED headlight.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
This warning light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with a
LED headlight related part.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Continuous driving with the LED
Headlight Warning Light on or
blinking can reduce LED headlight
life.
High Beam Assist(HBA) indicator light(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates :
When the high-Beam is on with the
light switch in the AUTO light posi-
tion.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, the High Beam
Assist (HBA) system will switch the
high beam to low beam automati-
cally.
For more information, refer to
"High Beam Assist (HBA) system"
in this chapter.
Icy Road Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light is to warn the driver
the road may be icy.
When the outside temperature
gauge reads below 40°F (4°C), the
Icy Road Warning Light and Outside
Temperature Gauge blinks and then
illuminates. Also, the warning chime
sounds 1 time.
Information
If the icy road warning light illumi-
nates while driving, it means that the
outside temperature has reduced and
that the road conditions may be icy.
As a precaution you should reduce
your speed and drive more carefully
and with greater attention to the road
conditions.
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