2017 Hyundai Santa Dashboard Warning Lights Guide

2017 Hyundai Santa Dashboard Warning Lights Guide

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Dashboard Warning Lights Guide is a must-have for drivers because it tells them everything they need to know about the dashboard warning lights that are meant to keep them safe and informed on the road. This guide decodes the dashboard’s symbols and colors, making it easier to understand the complicated modern car instruments. It covers everything from basic maintenance notes to urgent alerts. With clear pictures and short explanations, drivers can quickly understand and act on any indicator, making sure that their Hyundai Santa runs at its best and needs to be serviced on time. This guide gives drivers the information they need to feel confident in any driving situation, whether they are dealing with planned repairs or problems that came up out of the blue. This makes driving safer and more informed.

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning lights

NOTICE – Warning lights
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.

Airbag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

 

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
  – It illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to the “Seat Belts” in chapter 3.

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

 

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
  • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds
  • It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
• When the parking brake is applied.
• When 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.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
   With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to “Brake Fluid” in Chapter 7). Then check all brake components for fluid leaks. If any leak on the brake system is still found, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. In this case, have your vehicle towed to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and inspected.

Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-diagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail. With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the vehicle. Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short a distance with only a portion of the brake system working. If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

WARNING – Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warning light ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
This warning 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 there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system). In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving:

 

• When the ABS and regular brake system do not work normally. In this case, have your 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.
In this case, avoid high-speed driving and abrupt braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

NOTICE – 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 trip meter may not work. Also, the EPS Warning Light may illuminate and the steering effort may increase or decrease. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning 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 there is a malfunction with the EPB.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE – Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
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).

Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

 

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
  – It remains on until the engine is started.
• When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
the warning light illuminates:

 

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
  – It remains on until the engine is started.
• When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

CAUTION – Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control systems which could affect drivability and/or fuel economy.

CAUTION – Gasoline Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Charging System Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

 

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
  – It remains on until the engine is started.
• When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system.

If there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.
   If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging system.
   In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

 

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
  – It remains on until the engine is started.
• 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” in section 7). 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 your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION – Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

• If the engine does not stop
  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. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This warning light illuminates: When the fuel tank is nearly empty. If the fuel tank is nearly empty: Add fuel as soon as possible.

CAUTION – Low Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below “E” can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter (if equipped).

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
This warning 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 one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated.
  For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in chapter 6.

This warning light remains on after blinking for approximately 60 seconds or repeats blinking and off at intervals of approximately 3 seconds:

• When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in chapter 6.

WARNING – Low tire pressure

• Significantly low tire pressure makes the vehicle unstable and can contribute to loss of vehicle control and increased braking distances.
• Continued driving or low-pressure tires will cause the tires to overheat and fail.

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.

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Warning light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:

 

• When there is a malfunction with the AEB.

In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)” in chapter 5.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning 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 there is a malfunction with the AWD system.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light blinks:

 

• When there is a malfunction with the AFLS.

If there is a malfunction with the AFLS:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and restart the engine. If the warning light remains on, you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Indicator Lights Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

 

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
• When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
For more details, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

 

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
• When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.

For more details, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in the chapter.

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ECO Mode Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates: When you select “ECO” mode as drive mode. For more information, refer to “Drive Mode Integrated Control System” in this chapter.

SPORT Mode Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates: When you select “SPORT” mode as drive mode. For more information, refer to “Drive Mode Integrated Control System” in Chapter 5.

Immobilizer Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the POWER button in the ACC or ON position.

• At this time, you can start the vehicle ( indicator ON).
• The indicator light goes off after starting the vehicle ( indicator ON).

This indicator light blinks:

• When the battery voltage of the smart key is low.
  • At this time, you can not start the vehicle. However, you can start the ( indicator ON) if you press the POWER button with the smart key. (For more information, refer to “Starting the vehicle” in chapter 5).
• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Turn Signal Indicator Light
This indicator light blinks: When you operate the turn signal indicator.
If any of the following occurs, there may be a malfunction with the turn signal system.

• The turn signal indicator light illuminates but does not blink
• The turn signal indicator light blinks rapidly
• The turn signal indicator light does not illuminate at all

If either of these conditions occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

 

• When the headlights are on and in the high beam position.
• When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.

Smart High Beam indicator (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates :

 

• When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position.
• If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, the Smart High Beam system will switch the high beam to the low beam automatically.

For more information, refer to “Smart High Beam” in this chapter.

Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates: When the tail lights or headlights are on.

 

AUTO HOLD Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

 

• [White] When you activate the auto hold system by pressing the AUTO HOLD button.
• [Green] When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with the auto hold system activated.
• [Yellow] When there is a malfunction with the auto hold system.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

For more details, refer to “Auto Hold” in chapter 5.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK Indicator Light (if equipped)
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 AWD Lock mode by pressing the AWD LOCK button.
  • The AWD LOCK mode is to increase the drive power when driving on wet pavement, snow-covered roads, and/or off-road.

CAUTION – AWD Lock Mode
Do not use AWD LOCK mode on dry paved roads or highways, it can cause noise, vibration, or damage to AWD-related parts.

Cruise Indicator Light (for conventional cluster, if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates: When the cruise control system is enabled. For more information, refer to “Cruise Control System” in Chapter 5.

Cruise SET Indicator Light (for conventional cluster, if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates: When the cruise control speed is set.
For more information, refer to “Cruise Control System” in Chapter 5.

Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Indicator Light
This warning 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 activate the DBC system by pressing the DBC button.

This warning light blinks:

• When the DBC is operating.

This warning light illuminates yellow:

• When there is a malfunction with the DBC system.

In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Downhill Brake Control (DBC) System” in chapter 5.

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