2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID brake light

Foreword / Hybrid System Overview
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Starting the Vehicle
Vehicles with smart key system
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside
the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
3. Make sure the shift button is in P
(Park). With the shift button in N
(Neutral), you cannot start the vehicle.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
If the hybrid system starts, the “” indicator will come on.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
After following the start procedures, “
” indicator on the instrument cluster will turn on. For more details, please
check chapter 6.
ECONOMICAL and SAFE OPERATION of
Hybrid system
• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate and maintain a steady
cruising speed. Do not make “jack-
rabbit” starts. Do not race between
stoplights.
• Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance
from other vehicles so you can
avoid unnecessary braking. This also
reduces brake wear.
• The regenerative brake generates
energy when the vehicle decelerates.
• When the hybrid battery power is
low, the hybrid system automatically
recharges the hybrid battery.
• When the engine is running with the
shift button in N (Neutral), the hybrid
system cannot generate electricity.
The hybrid battery cannot recharge
with the shift button in N (Neutral).
Information
In the hybrid system, the engine
automatically runs and stops. When
the hybrid system operates, the “
” indicator is illuminated.
In the following situation, the engine may
operate automatically.
-When the engine is ready to run
-When the hybrid battery is being
charged
-Depending on the temperature
condition of the hybrid battery
Special Features
Hybrid vehicles sound different than
gasoline engine vehicles. When the
hybrid system operates, you may hear
a sound from the hybrid battery system
behind the rear seat. If you apply the
accelerator pedal rapidly, you may hear
an unconventional sound. When you
apply the brake pedal, you may hear
a sound from the regenerative brake
system. When the hybrid system is
turned off or on, you may hear a sound
in the engine compartment. If you
depress the brake pedal repeatedly
when the hybrid system is turned on,
you may hear a sound in the engine
compartment. None of these sounds
indicate a problem. These are normal
characteristics of hybrid vehicles.
If any of following occur, it’s a normal
condition if you hear a motor sound in
the engine compartment:
-After turning off the hybrid system,
the brake pedal is released.
-When the hybrid system is turned off,
the brake pedal is applied.
-When the driver door is opened.
DRIVING THE HYBRID VEHICLE

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Warning and Indicator Lights
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. If this occurs, we recommend
that you have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
EV mode indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is driven by the electric
motor.
Service warning light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
-The service warning light illuminates
for approximately 3 seconds and
then turns off when all checks have
been performed.
• 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, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Regenerative brake warning
light
(yellow)
This warning light illuminates:
When the regenerative brake does not
operate and the brake does not perform
well. This causes the Brake Warning
light (red) and Regenerative Brake
Warning Light (yellow) to illuminate
simultaneously.
If this occurs, drive safely and have
your vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. The operation of the
brake pedal may be more difficult than
normal and the braking distance may
increase.

Instrument Cluster
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Instrument Cluster ........................................................................\
.................4-4Instrument Cluster Control ........................................................................\
..............4-5
Adjusting instrument cluster illumination ............................................................4-5
Gauges and Meters ........................................................................\
..........................4-5
Speedometer ........................................................................\
.................................4-5
Power gauge ........................................................................\
.................................4-6
Hybrid battery SOC (State of Charge) gauge ......................................................4-6
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
......................................4 -7
Outside temperature gauge ........................................................................\
..........4-8
Odometer ........................................................................\
.......................................4-8
Range ........................................................................\
..............................................4-9
Transmission shift indicator ........................................................................\
.............4-9
Dual clutch transmission shift indicator ..............................................................4-9
Warning and Indicator Lights ........................................................................\
........4-10
Ready indicator ........................................................................\
............................4-10
EV mode indicator ........................................................................\
.......................4-10
Service warning light ........................................................................\
...................4-10
Air Bag Warning Light ........................................................................\
..................4-10
Seat Belt Warning Light ........................................................................\
................4-11
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light .........................................................4-11
Regenerative brake warning light ........................................................................\
4-11
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ......................................................4-12
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light ....................4-12
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light ....................................................4-12
AUTO HOLD Indicator Light (if equipped) ..........................................................4-13
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light ......................................................4-13
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) .......................................................................4-13
Charging System Warning Light ........................................................................\
..4-14
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light ......................................................................4-14
Low Fuel Level Warning Light ........................................................................\
......4-14
Master Warning Light ........................................................................\
...................4-15
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ........................................................................\
.4-15
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light ..............................................4-15
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light .......................................4-16
AUTO STOP indicator light ........................................................................\
...........4-16
Immobilizer Indicator Light ........................................................................\
..........4-16
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with smart key) .....................................................4-17
Turn Signal Indicator Light ........................................................................\
...........4-17
Exterior Light Warning Light ........................................................................\
........4-17
LED headlight warning light ........................................................................\
.........4-18
High Beam Indicator Light ........................................................................\
...........4-18
Light ON Indicator Light ........................................................................\
...............4-18
4.Instrument Cluster

High Beam Assist indicator light ........................................................................\
..4-18
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Warning Light ............................................4-18
Lane Keep Assist Indicator Light ........................................................................\
.. 4-19
Cruise Indicator Light
........................................................................\
...................4-19
SPORT Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
........4-19
SMART Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
.......4-19
Icy Road Warning Light ........................................................................\
................4-19
LCD Display Messages ........................................................................\
...................4-20
Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system) .......................................4-20
Shift to P (for smart key system and intelligent variable transmission) ...........4-20
Low key battery (for smart key system) ..............................................................4-20
Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system and intelligent
variable transmission)........................................................................\
.................. 4-20
Press clutch pedal to start engine (for smart key system and manual
transmission)
........................................................................\
................................4-20
Key not in vehicle (for smart key system) ...........................................................4-20
Key not detected (for smart key system) ............................................................4-20
Press START button again (for smart key system)
.............................................4-20
12V battery discharging due to additional electrical devices ...........................4-21
Press START button with key (for smart key system) .........................................4-21
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (for smart key system and automatic
transmission/intelligent variable transmission) ..................................................4-21
Door, Hood, Trunk Open Indicator ....................................................................... 4-21
Sunroof Open
........................................................................\
................................4-21
Low Pressure ........................................................................\
................................4-22
Lights Mode ........................................................................\
.................................. 4-22
Wiper
........................................................................\
............................................4-22
Heated Steering Wheel turned off ......................................................................4-22
Low washer fluid ........................................................................\
..........................4-22
Low fuel ........................................................................\
........................................4-23
Engine Overheated ........................................................................\
......................4-23
Check headlight (if equipped) ........................................................................\
....4-23
Check headlight (Low) ........................................................................\
................4-23
Check turn signal ........................................................................\
.........................4-23
Check brake light ........................................................................\
.........................4-23
Check daytime running light ........................................................................\
.......4-24
Check high mounted stop lamp ........................................................................\
.4-24
Check headlight LED ........................................................................\
...................4-24
Check Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system ...........................................4-24
Check Lane Keeping Assist system ....................................................................4-24
Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning system ......................................................4-24
Check Driver Attention Warning system
............................................................4-25
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Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” in chapter 3.
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
location 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 9). 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 braking 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.
Regenerative brake warning
light
(yellow)
This warning light illuminates:
When the regenerative brake does not
operate and the brake does not perform
well. This causes the Brake Warning
light (red) and Regenerative Brake
Warning Light (yellow) to illuminate
simultaneously.
If this occurs, drive safely and we
recommend that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
The operation of the brake pedal may
be more difficult than normal and the
braking distance may increase.

Instrument Cluster
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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 illuminates
for 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 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 inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
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.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
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)
EPB
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
-The EPB warning light illuminates
for approximately 3 seconds and
then turns off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
the EPB.
If this occurs, 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 indicates that
the ESC is not working properly (This
does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).

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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 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.
If the oil pressure lowers due to
insufficient engine oil, etc., the engine
oil pressure warning light turns on
and an enhanced engine protection
system that limits the engine’s power
is activated. After that, engine warning
light turns on if driving repeatedly and
continuously.

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Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction in operation
in any of the following functions
-Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
malfunction (if equipped)
-Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
radar blocked (if equipped)
-Blind-Spot Collision Warning
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 8. 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 inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
chapter 8.
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.
For more information, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in
chapter 6.