2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID check engine

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light ........................................... 4-19
Immobilizer indicator light (with smart key) ..........................................................4-20
Immobilizer indicator light (with smart key) ..........................................................4-20
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light .........................................................4-21
Turn signal indicator light ........................................................................\
.................4-21
High beam indicator light ........................................................................\
................4-21
Low beam indicator light ........................................................................\
................ 4-22
Light ON indicator light ........................................................................\
................... 4-22
High Beam Assist indicator light ........................................................................\
..... 4-22
Cruise indicator light ........................................................................\
....................... 4-22
Speed Limiter indicator light........................................................................\
........... 4-22
SPORT Mode indicator light ........................................................................\
............ 4-22
ECO Mode indicator light ........................................................................\
................ 4-22
SMART Mode indicator light ........................................................................\
........... 4-22
LCD Display Messages ........................................................................\
....................... 4-23 Shift to P ........................................................................\
........................................... 4-23
Low key battery ........................................................................\
................................ 4-23
Press START button while turning wheel ............................................................... 4-23
Check steering wheel lock system ........................................................................\
. 4-23
Press brake pedal to start engine ........................................................................\
... 4-23
Key not in vehicle ........................................................................\
............................. 4-23
Key not detected ........................................................................\
.............................. 4-23
Press START button again ........................................................................\
............... 4-23
Press START button with key ........................................................................\
........... 4-24
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse ........................................................................\
............ 4-24
12V battery discharging due to additional electrical devices ............................... 4-24
Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator ....................................................................... 4-24
Sunroof open indicator ........................................................................\
.................... 4-25
Low pressure ........................................................................\
.................................... 4-25
Wiper/Lights display ........................................................................\
........................ 4-25
Low washer fluid ........................................................................\
.............................. 4-25
Low fuel ........................................................................\
............................................ 4-25
Engine has overheated ........................................................................\
....................4-26
Check exhaust system ........................................................................\
.....................4-26
Check headlight ........................................................................\
...............................4-26
Check turn signal ........................................................................\
.............................4-26
Check brake light ........................................................................\
.............................4-26
Check headlamp LED ........................................................................\
......................4-26
Check Active Air Flap system ........................................................................\
..........4-26
Ready to start driving ........................................................................\
......................4-26
Check regenerative brakes......................................................................\
................4-26
Stop vehicle and check brakes ........................................................................\
....... 4-27

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4. Instrument Cluster
Check Hybrid system ........................................................................\
....................... 4-27
Stop safely and check Hybrid system .................................................................... 4-27
Check Hybrid system. Do not start engine ............................................................ 4-27
Stop safely and check power supply ...................................................................... 4-27
Check virtual engine sound system........................................................................\
4-27
Refill inverter coolant ........................................................................\
...................... 4-27
Park with engine On to charge battery .................................................................. 4-27
Start engine to avoid battery discharge ................................................................. 4-27
Check regenerative brakes......................................................................\
................4-28
Check virtual engine sound system........................................................................\
4-28
LCD Display ........................................................................\
............................. 4-29LCD Display Control ........................................................................\
...........................4-29
View Modes ........................................................................\
....................................... 4-30Driving Assist mode ........................................................................\
......................... 4-31
Trip computer mode ........................................................................\
........................ 4-31
Turn By Turn (TBT) mode ........................................................................\
................. 4-31
Master warning group ........................................................................\
..................... 4-32
User settings mode ........................................................................\
..........................4-33
Trip Computer (Type A) ........................................................................\
......................4-42 Trip modes ........................................................................\
........................................4-42
Trip Computer (Type B) ........................................................................\
..................... 4-44 Trip modes ........................................................................\
....................................... 4-44

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4-7
Hybrid battery SOC (State of Charge)
gauge
„4.2-Inch„12.3-Inch
OTMH040005NOCN7H040003
This gauge indicates the remaining
hybrid battery power. If the SOC is near
the “0 or L (Low)” level, the vehicle
automatically operates the engine to
charge the battery.
However, if the Service Indicator (
)
and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
(
) turn on when the SOC gauge is
near the “0 or L (Low)” level, the vehicle
be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
NOTICE
Never try to start the vehicle if the fuel
tank is empty. In this condition, the
engine cannot charge the high voltage
battery of the hybrid system. If you
try to start the vehicle when the fuel
is empty, the high voltage battery will
become discharged and be damaged.
Outside temperature gauge
„4.2-Inch
OTMA048112
„12.3-Inch
OTMA040008
This gauge indicates the current outside
air temperatures by 1°F (1°C).
Note that the temperature indicated
on the LCD display may not change
as quickly as the outside temperature
(there may be a slight delay before the
temperature changes.)
You can change the temperature unit
from the Settings menu in the Cluster.
Select:
- 6HWXS

Instrument Cluster4-10
Warning and Indicator Lights
Information
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF
after starting the engine. If any light is still
ON, this indicates a situation that needs
attention.
Seat belt warning light
This warning light informs the driver that
the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to “Seat Belts”
section in chapter 3.
Air bag warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.

- The air bag warning light illuminates
for about 3 ~ 6 seconds and then
turns off when all checks have been
performed.

[ The air bag warning light will remain
illuminated if there is a malfunction
with the Safety Restraint System (SRS)
air bag operation.
If this occurs, you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button 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 the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.

[ Whenever the regenerative brake
does not operate.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is
low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe loca
tion and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (For more details,
refer to “Brake Fluid” section 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. you have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument Cluster4-12
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, you 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.
If this occurs, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
You 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.
If this occurs, 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 y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button 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, you take your vehicle
to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or
a service station and have the system
checked as soon as possible.

Instrument Cluster4-14
Charging system warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When the battery is not being charged
while the engine is running. Immedia
tely
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.
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.
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.

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4-15
Low fuel level warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
A
dd 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 y
ou 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.
Exhaust system (GPF)
warning light

[ 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 (80 km/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),
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 y
ou 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.

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4-23
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.
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.