2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE CALLIGRAPHY warning light

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4-11
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking system. 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.
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 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.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The ABS warning ligh

t illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then goes
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.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) system
warning light
When the ABS warning and
Parking Brake warning lights are on
simultaneously, it may indicate a
problem with the Electronic Brake Force
Distribution system.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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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.
If this occurs, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
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.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The electric pow

er steering warning
light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
the electric power steering.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Charging system warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system.
If there is a malfunction with either the
alternator or electrical charging system:
1.
Drive car

efully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.
Turn the engine o

ff and check the
alternator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly, there
may be a problem in the electrical
charging system.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you 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 car
efully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.
Turn the engine o

ff and check the
engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” section in
chapter 2). If the level is low, add oil
as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, we
recommend that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
• If the engine does not stop
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure warning light is illuminated,
severe damage could result.
• If the warning light stays on while the
engine is running, it indicates that
there may be serious engine damage
or malfunction. In this case:
1.
St

op the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
2.
Turn o

ff 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. I

f the
warning light stays on after the
engine is started, turn the engine
off immediately. If this occurs,
we recommend that you have
the 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.
NOTICE
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning
light on or with the fuel level below “E
or 0” can cause the engine to misfire
and damage the catalytic converter.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The malfunction indicat

or 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, we recommend that
you 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.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.

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Exhaust system (GPF)
warning light (for gasoline
engine, if equipped)
• This warning light illuminates, when
accumulated soot reaches a certain
amount.
• When this warning light illuminates, it
may turn off after driving the vehicle
at more than 50 mph (80km/h) for
about 30 minutes (above 3rd gear
with 1500 ~ 4000 engine rpm).
If this warning light blinks in spite
of the procedure (at this time LCD
warning message will be displayed),
we recommend that you have the
GPF system checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
If you continue to drive with the GPF
warning light blinking for a long time,
the GPF system can be damaged and
fuel consumption can worsen.
Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The EPB warning ligh

t illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then goes
off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
EPB.
If this occurs, 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
ESC is not working properly. This does
not indicate malfunction of EPB.

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AUTO HOLD indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
• [White] When you activate Auto Hold
by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch.
• [Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the brake
pedal with Auto Hold activated.
• [Yellow] Whenever there is a
malfunction with the Auto Hold
function.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Parking Brake (EPB)” section in chapter
6.
Low tire pressure warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The low tir

e pressure warning light
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 are
displayed on the LCD display.)
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section 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.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section 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.

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Forward Safety warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The Forw

ard Safety warning light
illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)”
section in chapter 7.
Lane Safety indicator light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• [Green] When the system operating
conditions are satisfied.
• [White] When the system operating
conditions are not satisfied.
• [Yellow] Whenever there is a
malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Lane Keeping
Assist (LKA)” section in chapter 7.
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
Whenever there is a malfunction with the
4WD system.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “4 Wheel Drive
(4WD)” section in chapter 6.

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4-17
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) LOCK
Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminat

es for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
• When you select 4WD Lock mode by
pressing the 4WD LOCK button.
- The 4WD L

OCK mode is to increase
the drive power when driving on
wet pavement, snow covered roads
and/or off-road.
NOTICE
Do not use 4WD LOCK mode on dry
paved roads or highway, it can cause
noise, vibration or damage of 4WD
related parts.
LED headlight warning light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The LED headlight w

arning light
illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
the LED headlight.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This warning light blinks:
Whenever there is a malfunction with a
LED headlight related part.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED
Headlight warning light on or blinking
can reduce LED headlight life.

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Icy road warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light is to warn the driver
the road may be icy.
When the temperature on the outside
temperature gauge is approximately
below 4°C (40°F), the Icy Road warning
light and Outside Temperature Gauge
blinks and then illuminates. Also, the
warning chime sounds 1 time.
You can activate or deactivate Icy Road
Warning function from the User Settings
menu in the cluster LCD display.
Select:
-Setup → U

ser
Se
ttings
→ Clus
ter
→ I
cy
Road W

arning
Information
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.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The Electronic S

tability Control
indicator light illuminates for about
3 seconds and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
ESC system.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
While ESC is operating.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” section in
chapter 6.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF indicator light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The ESC OFF indicat

or light
illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
• When you deactivate ESC system by
pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” section in
chapter 6.