Dashboard Symbols: 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Warning Lights Guide
The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric’s dashboard symbols are important warnings that tell drivers important things about the car’s state and possible problems. These warning lights are meant to let drivers know about a range of situations, from important problems to routine maintenance notes. The dashboard is a communication tool between the car and its driver. It has many different symbols, each one representing a different part of how the car works. It is important to know what these symbols mean for the safety and performance of the car, as they can mean anything from low tire pressure to a problem with the brakes. By getting to know the dashboard icons and what they mean, Hyundai Ioniq Electric drivers can quickly react to any warnings and take the right steps to keep their cars running better.
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Warning and Indicator lights
Information
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the vehicle. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.
Ready IndicatorThis indicator illuminates: When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
- ON: Normal driving is possible.
- OFF: Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred.
- Blinking: Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF or blinks, there is a problem with the system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Service Warning LightThis warning light illuminates:
- When the POWER button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When there is a problem with related parts of the electric vehicle control system, such as sensors, etc.
When the warning light illuminates while driving, or does not go OFF after starting the vehicle, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Power Down Warning LightThis warning light illuminates: When the power is limited for the safety of the electric vehicle.
The power is limited for the following reasons.
- The high voltage battery level is below a certain level or the voltage is decreasing
- The temperature of the motor or high voltage battery is too high or too low
- There is a problem with the cooling system or a failure that may interrupt normal driving
NOTICE
Do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly when the power down warning light is ON.
Charge the battery immediately when the high voltage battery level is not enough.
Charging Indicator LightThis warning light illuminates:
- [Red] When charging the high-voltage battery.
- [Green] When charging is completed.
High Voltage Battery Low-Level Warning LightThis warning light illuminates: When the high-voltage battery level is low.
When the warning light turns ON, charge the battery immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System Warning LightThis warning light illuminates:
- When the POWER button is in 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 LightThis warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more information, refer to the “Seat Belts” in Chapter 2.
Regenerative Brake Warning LightThis warning light illuminates: When the regenerative brake does not operate and the brake does not perform well. This causes the Brake Warning light (red) and Regenerative Brake Warning Light (yellow) to illuminate simultaneously.
In this case, drive safely and have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
The operation of the brake pedal may be more difficult than normal and the braking distance can increase.
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning LightThis warning light illuminates:
- When the POWER button is in 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:
- Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
- With the vehicle turned off, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more information, refer to “Brake Fluid” in Chapter 7). 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. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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.
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 LightThis warning light illuminates:
- When the POWER button is in 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 LightThese 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.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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 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.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning LightThis warning light illuminates:
- When the POWER button is in the ON position.
– It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. - When there is a malfunction with the EPS. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Charging System Warning Light (for 12-volt battery)This warning light illuminates:
- When the 12-volt battery level is low or a failure occurs on the charging system such as LDC.
- If the warning light turns on while driving, move the vehicle to a safe location, turn off and turn on the vehicle again, and check if the warning light turns off. If the warning light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
- Even if the warning light turns off, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If you drive the vehicle while the warning light is on, vehicle speed may be limited and the 12-volt battery may be discharged.
Low Tire Pressure Warning LightThis warning light illuminates:
- When the POWER button is in the ON position.
– It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. - When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated (The location of each underinflated tire is displayed on the LCD).
For more information, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in Chapter 6. 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. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. For more information, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in Chapter 6.
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.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning LightThis warning light illuminates:
- When the POWER button is in 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 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 LightThis 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] When there is a malfunction with the auto hold system.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to “Auto Hold” in chapter 5.
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Warning Light (if equipped)This warning light illuminates :
- When the POWER button is in the ON position.
– It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. - When the AEB system is turned off.
- When the radar sensor or cover is blocked with dirt or snow. Check the sensors and cover and clean them by using a soft cloth.
- When there is a malfunction with AEB. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Indicator Light (if equipped)This indicator light illuminates:
- [Green] When you activate the lane departure warning system by pressing the LDWS button.
- [White] When system operating conditions are not satisfied or when the sensor does not detect the lane line.
- [Yellow] When there is a malfunction with the lane departure warning system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to “Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)” in chapter 5.
LED Headlamp Warning Light (if equipped)This warning light illuminates:
- When the POWER button is in the ON position.
– It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. - When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This warning light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with an LED headlamp-related part.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED Headlamp Warning Light on or blinking can reduce LED head-lamp life.
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) Warning Light (if equipped)This warning light blinks:
- When the POWER button is in the ON position.
– It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. - When there is a malfunction with the AFLS.
If there is a malfunction with the AFLS:
- Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
- Turn the vehicle off and restart the vehicle ( indicator ON). If the warning light remains on, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Master Warning LightThis indicator light illuminates: When there is a malfunction in operation in any of the following systems:
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) malfunction (if equipped)
- Advanced Smart Cruise Control malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) mal-function (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
- Service reminder
To identify the details of the warning, look at the LCD.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator LightThis indicator light illuminates:
- When the POWER button is in the ON position.
– It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. - 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 information, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator LightThis indicator light illuminates:
- When the POWER button is in the ON position.
– It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. - When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more information, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
Immobilizer Indicator LightThis 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 for a few seconds: When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- At this time, you cannot start the vehicle.
This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:
If the smart key is in the vehicle and the POWER button is ON, the vehicle cannot detect the smart key.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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 LightThis 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 LightThis 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.
Light ON Indicator LightThis indicator light illuminates: When the tail lights or headlights are on.
Cruise Indicator Light (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 (if equipped)This indicator light illuminates: When the cruise control speed is set. For more information, refer to “Cruise Control System” in Chapter 5.
SPORT Mode Indicator LightThis indicator light illuminates: When you select “SPORT” mode as drive mode. For more information, refer to “Drive Mode Integrated Control System” in Chapter 5.
ECO Mode Indicator LightThis indicator light illuminates: When you select “ECO” mode as drive mode. For more information, refer to “Drive Mode Integrated Control System” in this chapter.
FAQs
This symbol typically indicates a problem with the vehicle’s brake system, such as low brake fluid or brake system malfunction. It’s important to have it checked by a qualified technician immediately.
This symbol usually indicates an issue with the vehicle’s charging system or battery. It could signify a problem with the alternator or the battery itself. It’s advisable to have it inspected promptly to avoid potential breakdowns.
This symbol indicates a problem with the engine or its components. It could range from minor issues such as a loose gas cap to more serious problems like engine misfires. Immediate attention from a mechanic is recommended to prevent further damage.
This symbol typically indicates low engine oil pressure or low oil level. Continuing to drive with this warning light illuminated could cause severe engine damage. It’s essential to check the oil level and pressure immediately and top up as necessary.
This symbol indicates low tire pressure or a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) malfunction. It’s crucial to check the tire pressures and inflate them to the recommended levels. If the light persists, there may be an issue with the TPMS that requires attention.
This symbol typically indicates a problem with the vehicle’s power steering system. It could be due to a low-power steering fluid or a malfunction in the system itself. Immediate inspection by a qualified technician is recommended to avoid difficulty in steering.
This symbol reminds occupants to fasten their seatbelts. It’s essential for safety, and all occupants should buckle up before driving.
This symbol indicates that the engine is overheating. It’s crucial to stop the vehicle immediately, allow the engine to cool down, and check the coolant level. Driving with an overheating engine can cause severe damage.
This symbol typically indicates that the stability control system (ESC) or traction control system (TCS) is engaged. It assists in maintaining stability and traction during acceleration or cornering.
This symbol indicates that the windshield wipers are activated. It’s a visual reminder to the driver that the wipers are in use.
This symbol usually indicates that the vehicle’s anti-theft system is active. It’s a security feature to prevent unauthorized access to the vehicle.
This symbol indicates that the vehicle is low on fuel. It’s a reminder for the driver to refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of gas.
This symbol typically indicates a problem with one of the exterior lights, such as a headlight or taillight. It’s important to inspect the lights and replace any faulty bulbs promptly for safety reasons.
This symbol indicates that the outside temperature is near freezing or below freezing, warning the driver of possible icy road conditions. Extra caution should be exercised when driving in such conditions.
This symbol indicates that the passenger-side airbag is enabled. It’s a reminder for passengers to sit properly and securely in their seats for optimal protection in the event of a collision.
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