2020 Hyundai Sonata instrument cluster

Instrument Cluster4-8
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition switch to the ON position.

-

The parking brake light illuminates
for about 3 seconds and will then
turn off once the parking brake is
released.
• Whenever the parking brake is applied.
• Whenever the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is
low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe loca
tion and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required (For more
information, refer to "Brake Fluid" in
chapter 8). After adding brake fluid,
check all brake components 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 br

aking systems. This means
you still have braking on two wheels even
if one of the dual systems 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.
If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine
braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
WARNING
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Light
Driving the vehicle with a warning 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 HYUNDAI dealer.

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AUTO HOLD Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• [White] When you activate the auto hold s
ystem by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.
• [Green] When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake
pedal with the auto hold system
activated.
• [Yellow] When there is a malfunction with the auto hold system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
For more information, refer to “Auto
Hold” in chapter 6.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition switch to the ON position.

-

The Electric Power Steering Warning
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 Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition switch to the ON position.

-

The malfunction indicator light
illuminates 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.
NOTICE
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to
the emission control system which
could affect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
NOTICE
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic
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 possible.

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Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction in operation
in an
y of the following systems:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system malfunction (if equipped)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning system malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blocked (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Lamp malfunction (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)
To identify the details of the warning,
look at the LCD display.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition in 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 the underinflated tires is
displayed on the LCD display.)
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
chapter 7. 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, ha

ve the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
chapter 7.
WARNING
Safe Stopping
• The TPMS cannot alert you to severe
and sudden tire damage caused by
external factors.
• If you notice any vehicle instability,
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.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition switch to
the ON position.
-

The Electronic Stability Control
indicator 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.
F
or more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in
chapter 6.

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Turn Signal Indicator Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal
indica
tor stalk.
If any of the following occur, there may be
a malfunction with the turn signal system.

- The turn signal indicator light
illuminates 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 authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Headlamp Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
If one of the exterior bulbs (headlamp,
s
top lamp, high mounted stop lamp) is
not operating properly. One of the bulbs
may need to be replaced. If the vehicle
is equipped with LED headlamps, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
When replacing the bulb, use the same
wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to "Light
bulbs" in chapter 8.
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 Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlamps are on.
High Beam Assist indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the High Beam is on with the ligh
t switch in the AUTO light position.
• If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist
system will switch the high beam to
low beam automatically.
For more information, refer to "High
Beam Assist (HBA)" in chapter 5.

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Key not in vehicle
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if the
smart key is not in the vehicle when you
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
When attempting to start the vehicle,
always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if the
smart key is not detected when you press
the Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
Engine Start/Stop button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the engine
by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button
again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
button, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Battery discharging due to external
electrical devices (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the battery
voltage is weak due to any non-factory
electrical accessories (ex. dashboard
camera) while parking. Be careful that
the battery is not discharged.
If the warning message appears after
removing the non-factory electrical
accessories, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Press START button with key
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if 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
(for smart key system)
This warning message is displayed if the
brake switch fuse is disconnected.
You need to replace the fuse with a new
one before starting the engine.
If that is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine Start/
Stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC
position.

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Door, Hood, Trunk Open Indicator
ODN8049012ODN8049012
This warning is displayed if any door or
the hood or the liftgate is left open. The
warning will indicate which door is open
in the display.
CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle, you should
confirm that the door/hood/liftgate
is fully closed. Also, check there is no
door/hood/liftgate open warning light
or message displayed on the instrument
cluster.
Sunroof Open (if equipped)
ODN8049013ODN8049013
This warning is displayed if you turn off
the engine when the sunroof is open.
Close the sunroof securely before leaving
your vehicle.
Low Pressure
ODN8049019LODN8049019L
This warning message is displayed if the
tire pressure is low. The corresponding
tire on the vehicle will be illuminated.
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
chapter 7.
Lights Mode
OIK047145LOIK047145L
This indicator displays which exterior
light is selected using the lighting
control.

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Wiper
OIK047146LOIK047146L
This indicator displays which wiper speed
is selected using the wiper control.

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LCD Display Modes
Modes Symbol Explanation
Trip Computer
This mode displays driving information such as the
tripmeter, fuel economy, etc.
Turn By Turn (TBT)
This mode displays the state of the navigation.
Drive Assist
(if equipped)
This mode displays the state of: - Smart Cruise Control system
Lane Following Assist system
Lane Keeping Assist system

- Driver Attention Warning system
- Tire pressure
User Settings
The User Settings menu provides user options for
a variety of settings including door lock/unlock
features, convenience features, driver assistance
settings, etc.
Master Warning
The Warning mode displays warning messages
related to the vehicle when one or more systems is
not operating normally.
The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable
to your vehicle.