2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE warning light

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Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou 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
oper
ating.
This indicator light illuminates yellow:
Whenever there is a malfunction with
Do
wnhill 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 o
f 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.

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SPORT Mode Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates
When you select "SPORT" mode as drive
mode.
F
or 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.
F

or 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 an
y 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 headlight 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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Press START button with key
(for smart key system)
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
(for smart key system)
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.
Shift to P to start engine
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you try to
start the engine in any other position
except P (Park).
Battery discharging due to external
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,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator
OTM040032
This warning is displayed if any door or
hood or 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 are
fully closed.
Also, check there is no door/hood/
liftgate open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Sunroof open indicator (if equipped)
OTM040034
This warning is displayed if you turn off
the engine when the sunroof is open.
Close the sunroof securely before leaving
your vehicle.
Low tire pressure
OTM040022L
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.

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Engine overheated / Engine has
overheated (if equipped)
This message is displayed when the
engine coolant temperature is above
248°F (120°C). 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, have the GPF system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
GPF : Gasoline Particulate Filter
Check headlight (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if the
headlights are not operating properly.
In addition, if a specific lamp(turn signal
lamp etc.) is not operating properly, the
warning message according to a specific
lamp (turn signal lamp etc.) is displayed.
A corresponding 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 headlight LED (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the LED headlight. Have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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OTM040024
Driving force distribution (4WD)
This mode displays information related to
4
WD driving force.
If the vehicle is in 4WD lock state, this
mode is not displayed.
For detailed information, refer to the
"Four Wheel Drive" in the chapter 6.
Master warning group
OIG059097L
This warning light informs the driver the
following situations. - 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 headlight 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
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.

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OTM080005L
Tire Pressure
This mode displays information related to
Tir
e Pressure.
For more details, refer to "Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)" in chapter
8.
User settings mode
OTM040060L
In this mode, you can change the
settings of the instrument cluster, doors,
lamps, etc.
1. Driver Assistance
2. Head-Up Display
3. Cluster
4. Lights
5. Door
6. Convenience
7. Units
The information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle. Shift to P to edit settings
This warning message illuminates if
y

ou try to select an item from the User
Settings mode while driving.

[ Automatic transmission / Dual clutch
transmission.
For your safety, change the User
Settings after parking the vehicle,
applying the parking brake and
selecting the shift button to P(Park).
Quick guide (Help)
This mode provides quick guides for the
s
ystems in the User Settings mode.
Select an item, press and hold the OK
button.
For more details about each system,
refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Information
When the infotainment system is applied,
only the User’s Setting mode on the
infotainment system is supported but the
User’s Setting mode on the instrument
cluster is not supported.

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2. Head-Up Display (if equipped)
Items Explanation
Enable
Head-up display If this item is checked, Head-Up Display will be activated.
Display Height To adjust the height of the image displayed.
Rotation To adjust the angle of the image displayed.
Brightness To adjust the brightness of the image displayed. Content
Selection To select the content to be displayed.
3. Cluster
Items
Explanation
Reset fuel
economy

[ At vehicle start

[ After refueling

[ Manually
To reset the fuel economy displayed.
Wiper/Lights DisplayTo activate or deactivate the Wiper/ Light mode.
When activated, the LCD display shows the selected Wiper/Light mode
whenever you changed the mode.
Traffic Signs To set the traffic signs displayed. Icy Road Warning To activate or deactivate the icy road warning.
Welcome Sound To activate or deactivate the welcome sound.
Theme
Selection You can select the theme of the cluster.

[
Type A Cluster : Theme A / Theme B / Theme C

[ Type B Cluster : Link to Drive Mode / Theme A / Theme B / Theme C /
Theme D