2021 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID warning

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4-19
LCD Display Messages
Shift to P to start engine
This message is displayed if you try to
start the vehicle with the shift button in
any other position except the P (Park)
position.
Shift to P
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the engine without the shift
button in P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position (If you
press the Engine Start/Stop button once
more, it will turn to the ON position).
Low key battery
This warning message is displayed if the
battery of the smart key is discharged
while changing the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This warning message is displayed if the
Engine Start/Stop button changes to
the ACC position twice by pressing the
button repeatedly without depressing
the brake pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing
the brake pedal and then pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Key not in vehicle
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
This warning message is displayed if the
smart key is not detected when you press
the Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again
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.
12V battery discharging due to
additional electrical devices
This message is displayed if the 12V
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 message appears after removing
the non-factory electrical accessories,
we recommend that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

Instrument Cluster
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Press START button with key
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
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.
Press START button while turning
wheel
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not unlock normally when
the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed.
You should press the Engine Start/Stop
button while turning the steering wheel
right and left.
Check steering wheel lock system
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not lock normally while the
Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to
the OFF position.
Door, Hood, Trunk Open Indicator
ODN8049012
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)
ODN8049013
This warning is displayed if you turn off
the engine when the sunroof is open.
Close the sunroof securely before leaving
your vehicle.

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4-21
Low Pressure
ODN8049019L
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
OIK047145L
This indicator displays which exterior
light is selected using the lighting
control.
Wiper
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This indicator displays which wiper speed
is selected using the wiper control.
Low washer fluid (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the washer
fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.
Low fuel
This message is displayed if the fuel tank
is almost out of fuel.
When this message is displayed, the low
fuel level warning light in the cluster will
come on.
It is recommended to look for the nearest
fueling station and refuel as soon as
possible.
Engine has overheated
This message is displayed when the
engine coolant temperature is above
120°C (248°F). This means that the
engine is overheated and may be
damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer to
“Overheating” section in chapter 7.

Instrument Cluster
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Check exhaust system (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the GPF system. At this
time, the GPF warning light will also
blink. If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the GPF system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
GPF : Gasoline Particulate Filter
Check headlight (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the
headlights are not operating properly. A
headlight bulb may need to be replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
Check turn signal (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the turn
signal lamps are not operating properly.
A lamp may need to be replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
Check brake light (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the stop
lamps are not operating properly. A lamp
may need to be replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
Check headlamp LED (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the LED headlamp. We
recommend that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Check Active Air Flap system
This message is displayed in the
following situations:
-There is a malfunction with the flap
-There is a malfunction with the
controller or sensor
When all of the above conditions are
fixed, the warning will disappear.
Ready to start driving
This message is displayed when the
vehicle is ready to be driven.
Check regenerative brakes
This message is displayed when the brake
performance is low or the regenerative
brake does not work properly due to a
problem in the brake system.
If this occurs, it may take longer for the
brake pedal to operate and the braking
distance may become longer.
Stop vehicle and check brakes
This message is displayed when there is
a problem in the brake system.
If this occurs, park the vehicle in a
safe location and we recommend that
you tow your vehicle to the nearest
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the
vehicle inspected.

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4-23
Check Hybrid system
This message is displayed when there
is a problem with the hybrid system.
Refrain from driving when the warning
message is displayed.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Stop safely and check Hybrid system
This message is displayed when there is
a problem with the hybrid system. The
“
” indicator will blink and a warning
chime will sound until the problem is
solved. Refrain from driving when the
warning message is displayed.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check Hybrid system. Do not start
engine
This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low.
A warning chime will sound until the
problem is solved. Refrain from driving
when the warning message is displayed.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Stop safely and check power supply
This message is displayed when there is
a problem in the power supply system.
If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe
location and tow your vehicle to the
nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the vehicle inspected.
Check virtual engine sound system
This message is displayed when there is
a problem with the Virtual Engine Sound
System (VESS).
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery
damage
This message is displayed when the fuel
tank is nearly empty.
You should refill the fuel tank to prevent
hybrid battery damage.
Refill inverter coolant
This message is displayed when the
inverter coolant is nearly empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
Park with engine On to charge
battery
This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low.
If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe
location and wait until the hybrid battery
is charged.
Start engine to avoid battery
discharge
This message is displayed to inform the
driver the 12V battery may be discharged
if the ignition switch is in ON position
(without the
indicator ON).
Set the vehicle to the ready () mode
to prevent the 12V battery from being
discharged.

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LCD Display Modes
ModesSymbol 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.

Instrument Cluster
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Trip computer mode
OIK047124N
The trip computer mode displays
information related to vehicle driving
parameters including fuel economy, trip
meter information and vehicle speed.
For more information, refer to "Trip
Computer" in this chapter.
Turn By Turn (TBT) mode
OIK047147N
This mode displays the state of the
navigation.
Driving Assist mode
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SCC/LFA/LKA, DAW
This mode displays the state of Smart
Cruise Control system, Lane Following
Assist system, Lane Keeping Assist
system and Driver Attention Warning
system.
For more information, refer to each
system information in chapter 6.
ODN8049019L
Tire Pressure
This mode displays information related to
Tire Pressure.
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
chapter 7.

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Master warning mode
OIK047173L
This warning light informs the driver the
following situations.
-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)
-Lamp malfunction (if equipped)
-LED headlamp malfunction (if
equipped)
-High Beam Assist malfunction (if
equipped)
-Smart Cruise Control malfunction (if
equipped)
-Smart Cruise Control system radar
blocked (if equipped)
-Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)
The Master Warning Light illuminates
if one or more of the above warning
situations occur. At this time, a Master
Warning icon (
) will appear beside
the User Settings icon (), on the LCD
display.
If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned
off and the Master Warning icon will
disappear.
User settings mode
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In this mode, you can change the
settings of the instrument cluster, doors,
lamps, etc.
1. Head-Up Display
2. Driver Assistance
3. Door
4. Lights
5. Sound
6. Convenience
7. Service interval
8. Other
9. ECO vehicle
10. Language
11. Reset
The information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle.