2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE warning

Instrument cluster
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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 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.

[If the enhanced engine protection
system becomes activated due to
lack of engine oil, engine power
will be limited. If such condition
continues repeatedly, the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp will
illuminate.
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, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
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),
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.

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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 light illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then goes
off.

[Whenever there is a malfunction with
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 indicate that
ESC is not working properly. This does
not indicate malfunction of EPB.
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, 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 tire 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, 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.

Instrument cluster
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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 Forward 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, 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, 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, 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 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 illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.

[When you select 4WD Lock mode by
pressing the 4WD LOCK button.
- The 4WD LOCK 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 warning light
illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.

[Whenever there is a malfunction with
the LED headlight.
If this occurs, 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, 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.

Instrument cluster
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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:
-6HWXS

Instrument cluster
4-20
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

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

[When you activate the system by
pressing the DBC button.
This indicator light blinks:
When Downhill Brake Control system is
operating.
This indicator light illuminates yellow:
Whenever there is a malfunction with
Downhill Brake Control system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to "Downhill
Brake Control (DBC)“ section in chapter
6.
AUTO STOP indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the engine enters the Idle Stop
mode of ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.
When the engine automatically starts,
the AUTO STOP indicator on the cluster
Illuminates to white.
For more details, refer to "ISG (Idle Stop
and Go) system" section in chapter 6.
Information
When the engine automatically starts
by the ISG system, some warning lights
(ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking
brake warning light) may turn on for a
few seconds. This happens because of
low battery voltage. It does not mean the
system has malfunctioned.

Instrument cluster
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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.
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.
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 with Stop & Go
malfunction (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
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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LCD display messages
Shift to P (for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the vehicle without the gear in
the P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position.
Low key battery (for smart key
system)
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 (for smart key system)
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
(for smart key 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.
Press brake pedal to start engine (for
smart key system)
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 (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not in the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON or Start position.
Always turn off the engine before leaving
your vehicle.
Key not detected (for smart key
system)
This 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 the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.