2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID check engine light

Instrument Cluster
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Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) warning light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

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When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- The EPB warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes
off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with the EPB.
If this occurs, 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
the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).
AUTO HOLD indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ [White] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD switch.

[ [Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the brake
pedal with the Auto Hold system
activated.

[ [Yellow] Whenever there is a
malfunction with the Auto Hold
system.
If this occurs, you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
For more details, refer to “Auto Hold”
section in chapter 6. Charging system warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When the battery is not being charged
while the engine is running. Immediately
turn OFF all electrical accessories. Try
not to use electrically operated controls,
such as the power windows. Keep the engine running.
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
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 carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” section in
chapter 9). If the level is low, add oil
as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Continued driving with the warning light
on may cause engine failure.

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Information
When engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine Oil
Pressure warning light will illuminate. In
addition, the enhanced engine protection
system which limits engine power will
be activated. If the engine oil pressure is
restored, the Engine Oil Pressure warning
light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off.
NOTICE

[ If the engine is not stopped
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. 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. If this occurs, 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 “0
or E” can cause the engine to misfire
and damage the catalytic converter.
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, you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Charging Cable Connection
Indicator (Plug-in hybrid
vehicle)
This indicator illuminates in red when the
charging cable is connected.

Instrument Cluster
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Exhaust system (GPF)
warning light

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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 80 km/h (50 mph) 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),
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.
Overspeed warning light (if equipped)
This warning light blinks:

[When you drive the vehicle more than 120 km/h.

- This is to prevent you from driving
your vehicle with overspeed.
- The overspeed warning chime also sound for approximately 5 seconds.
Master warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction in operation
in any of the following systems: - 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)
- LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control malfunction (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control radar blocked (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
To identify the details of the warning,
look at the LCD display.

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Speed Limiter indicator light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates when:
When the speed limiter is enabled.
For more details, refer to "Speed Limit
Control System" in chapter 7.
SPORT Mode indicator light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates
When you select "SPORT" mode as drive mode.
For more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" in chapter 6.
ECO Mode indicator light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates
When you select "ECO" mode as drive mode.
For more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" in chapter 6.
SMART Mode indicator light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When you select ''SMART" mode as drive mode.
For more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System'' in chapter 6.
LCD Display Messages
Shift to P (if equipped)
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the vehicle without the shift
button in the P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position.
Low key battery (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the battery
of the smart key is discharged while
changing the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
Press START button while turning wheel (if equipped)
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 (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not lock normally while the
Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to the OFF position.

Instrument Cluster
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Press brake pedal to start engine (if equipped)
This 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 (if equipped)
This 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 (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not detected when you press the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again (if equipped)
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, you have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Press START button with key (if equipped)
This 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 (if equipped)
This 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.
12V battery discharging due to
additional electrical devices (if equipped)
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,
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Door, Hood, Tailgate open indicator
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This warning is displayed if any door or
the hood or the tailgate 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/tailgate
is fully closed. Also, check there is no
door/hood/tailgate open warning light
or message displayed on the instrument
cluster. Sunroof open indicator (if equipped)
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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
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This warning message is displayed if the
tire pressure is low. The corresponding
tire on the vehicle will be illuminated.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in
chapter 8.

Instrument Cluster
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Wiper/Lights display
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[ This indicator displays which wiper
speed is selected using the wiper
control.

[ This indicator displays which exterior
light is selected using the lighting
control.
You can activate or deactivate Wiper/
Lights display function from the User
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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.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with low fuel.
Hybrid battery damage may occur
when the fuel tank is completely empty.
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 8.
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, 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.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with low fuel.
Hybrid battery damage may occur
when the fuel tank is completely empty.

Convenience Features
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Remote Key (if equipped)
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Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key, which
you can use to lock or unlock the driver
and passenger door or the rear tailgate.
1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Tailgate Unlock
Locking
To lock :
1. Close all doors, engine hood and tailgate.
2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on the remote key.
3. The doors will lock. The hazard warning lights will blink. Also, the
outside rearview mirror will fold, if

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the User Settings mode on the LCD
display. For more details, refer to
“LCD Display” in chapter 4.
4. Make sure the doors are locked by checking the position of the door lock
button inside the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not leave the keys in your
vehicle with unsupervised children.
Unattended children could place the
key in the ignition switch and may
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in serious
injury or death.
Unlocking
To unlock:
1. Press the Door Unlock button (2) on the remote key.
2. The doors will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two times.
Also, the outside rearview mirror will
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selected from the User Settings mode
on the LCD display. For more details,
refer to “LCD Display” in chapter 4.
Information
After unlocking the doors, the doors will
lock automatically after 30 seconds unless
a door is opened.
Tailgate unlocking
To unlock:
1. Press the Tailgate Unlock button (3) on the remote key for more than one second.
2. The hazard warning lights will blink two times. Once the tailgate is opened
and then closed, the tailgate will lock
automatically.
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