LCD Display Screen: 2017 Hyundai Elantra Warning Messages

LCD Display Screen: 2017 Hyundai Elantra Warning Messages

For the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, the LCD screen is an important way for the car to send important warnings to the driver. This screen, which can be in the instrument cluster or on the center dash, shows several alerts that are meant to make the driver more aware and safe. There are a lot of different kinds of warnings on the LCD screen, such as low tire pressure, engine problems, maintenance notes, and safety system alerts. These messages are very important for getting people’s attention and taking action right away. They help drivers deal with possible problems before they get worse. The LCD screen in the 2017 Hyundai Elantra makes sure that drivers stay aware and can act quickly to keep the car safe and running well. It has a clear layout and an easy-to-use interface.

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LCD Display Messages (if equipped)

Shift to “P” or “N” to start engine

This warning message is displayed if you try to start the engine with the shift lever, not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.

Information
You can start the engine with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position. But, for your safety, we recommend that you start the engine with the shift lever in the P (Park) position.

Shift to “P”

This message is displayed if you try to turn off the engine without the shift lever in the P (Park) position. At this time, the Engine Start/Stop button turns to the ACC position (If you press the Engine Start/Stop button once more, it will turn to the ON position).

Press the START button again
This message is displayed if you were unable to start the vehicle when the Start/Stop button was pressed. If this occurs, attempt to start the engine by pressing the Start/Stop button again. If the warning message appears each time you press the Start/Stop button, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

Press the brake pedal to start the engine

This warning 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. To start the vehicle, press the brake pedal to start the engine.

Press the START button with the key

This warning message is displayed if you press the Engine Start/Stop button while the warning message “Key not detected” is shown. At this time, the immobilizer indicator light blinks.

Low Key Battery

This warning message is displayed if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the Engine Start/Stop button changes to the OFF position.

Key not detected

This warning message is displayed if the smart key is not detected when you press the Engine Start/Stop button.

Key not in the vehicle

This warning 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.

Align Steering Wheel

This warning message is displayed if you start the engine when the steering wheel is turned to more than 90 degrees to the left or right. To align the steering wheel, turn the wheel in the direction shown while the engine is running to straighten the steering wheel.

Steering wheel aligning is completed

If the steering wheel aligning is completed after the “Align steering wheel” warning message is displayed, this message is displayed for 2 seconds.

Door / Hood / Trunk open

This warning message is displayed indicating which door, the hood or the trunk is open. If the door/hood/trunk open warning message is blocked with another warning message, an icon will appear on the top of the LCD.

Sunroof open

This warning message is displayed if you turn off the engine when the sunroof is open.

Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse

This warning message is displayed if the brake switch fuse is disconnected. If this message is displayed, replace the fuse with a new one before starting the vehicle. If that is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC position.

Turn on “FUSE SWITCH”

This warning message is displayed if the fuse switch under the steering wheel is OFF. If this message is displayed, turn the fuse switch on. For more information, refer to “Fuses” in Chapter 7.

Low Pressure

This warning message is displayed if the tire pressure is low. The corresponding tire on the vehicle will be illuminated. For more information, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in Chapter 6.

Low Fuel

This warning message is displayed if the fuel tank is almost out of fuel.
When this message is displayed, the vehicle range is approximately 30 miles. When this message is displayed, the low fuel level warning light in the cluster will come on. It is recommended to look for the nearest fueling station and refuel as soon as possible.

Engine has overheated

This warning 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” in Chapter 6.

Check headlight

This warning message is displayed if the headlamps are not operating properly. The headlamp bulb may need to be replaced.

NOTICE
When replacing the bulb, use the same wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to “BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 8.

Lights Mode

This indicator displays which exterior light is selected using the lighting control.

Wiper

This indicator displays which wiper speed is selected using the wiper control.

Check the AEB system (if equipped)

This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system. In some cases, the AEB sensor or the cover located in the lower front grille may be dirty or obscured with dirt or snow. Check the sensors and cover and clean them by using a soft cloth. If the warning message persists, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. For more details, refer to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System” in Chapter 5.

CRUISE/SET indicator (if equipped)

The indicator is displayed when the cruise control system is enabled and the cruise control speed is set. For more details, refer to “Cruise Control System” in chapter 5.

LCD DISPLAY (FOR SUPERVISION CLUSTER)

LCD Display Control

The LCD modes can be changed by using the control buttons on the steering wheel.

1. MODE button for changing modes
2. ▲, ▼ : MOVE switch for changing items
3. OK: SELECT/RESET button for setting or resetting the selected item

LCD Modes

Modes	Symbol	Description
Trip Computer		This mode displays information related to driving such as trip meter, fuel economy, etc. For more information, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.
Turn By Turn (TBT) (if equipped)		This mode displays the state of the navigation.
SCC/LKAS (If equipped)		This mode displays the state of the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). For more information, refer to “Smart Cruise Control (SCC)“ and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) in Chapter 5.
A/V		This mode displays the state of the A/V system.
Information		This mode displays information such as tire pressure, service intervals, warning messages related to the Blind Spot Detection system, etc.
User Settings		In this mode, you can change the settings of the doors, lamps, etc.

Edit, settings after engaging the parking brake

This warning message appears if you try to adjust the User Settings while driving.

Quick guide help
Press and hold the OK button in the User Settings Mode, and the explanation about the selected item is displayed.

Trip computer mode

The trip computer mode displays information related to vehicle driving parameters including range, fuel economy, trip meter information, and vehicle speed. For more information, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.

Turn By Turn (TBT) mode

This mode displays the state of the navigation.

SCC/LKAS mode (if equipped)

This mode displays the state of the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). For more information, refer to “Smart Cruise Control (SCC)” and “Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)” in chapter 5.

A/V mode

This mode displays the state of the A/V system.

Information mode

Service interval Service in If the remaining mileage or time reaches 900 miles (1,500 km) or 30 days, the “Service in” message is displayed for several seconds each time you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position. For the setting of the service interface, refer to the “User Settings Mode” of the LCD.

Service required
If you exceed the specified service interval, a message indicating, “Service required” will be displayed each time you turn ON the vehicle.
To reset the service interval, press the OK button for more than 1 second.

Service in OFF
If the service interval is not set, the “Service in OFF” message is displayed.

Information
If any of the following conditions occur, the mileage and number of days to service may be incorrect.

• The battery cable is disconnected.
• The fuse switch is turned off.
• The battery is discharged.

Warning message
If one of the following occurs, warning messages will be displayed in the information mode for several seconds.

• Malfunction of the below systems
  • Exterior lamp malfunction
  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD) mal-function (if equipped)
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) malfunction (if equipped)
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Service reminders and so on.

User Settings Mode
In this mode, you can change the settings of the instrument cluster, doors, lamps, and so on.

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Driving Assist

Items	Explanation
LKAS (Lane Keeping Assist System, if equipped)	To adjust the sensitivity (Lane Departure Warning / Standard LKA / Active LKA) of the Lane Keeping Assist System. For more information, refer to the “Lane Keep Assist System” in chapter 5.
SCC (Smart Cruise Control)	To adjust the sensitivity (Slow/Normal/Fast) of the Smart Cruise Control system. For more information, refer to “Smart Cruise Control (SCC)” in chapter 5.
AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking, if equipped)	To activate or deactivate the AEB system. For more details, refer to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)” in Chapter 5.
FCW (Forward Collision Warning, if equipped)	To adjust the initial warning alert time for the Forward Collision Warning / Automatic Emergency Braking system. The option settings are Late, Normal, or Early. For more information, refer to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)” in Chapter 5.
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert, if equipped)	To activate or deactivate the RCTA system. For more information, refer to “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” in chapter 5.

Door / Trunk

Items	Explanation
Auto Lock	Enable on Speed: All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle speed exceeds 9.3mph (15km/h). Enable on Shift: All doors will be automatically locked if the automatic transmission shift lever is shifted from the P (Park) position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position.
Auto Unlock	Disable: The auto door unlock operation will be canceled. On Key Out or Vehicle Off: All doors will be automatically unlocked when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the Engine Star/Stop button is set to the OFF position. On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the automatic transmission shift lever is shifted to the P (Park) position.
Two Press Unlock	Off: The two-press unlock function will be deactivated. Therefore, all doors will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed. On: Only the driver’s door will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed. When the door unlock button is pressed again within 4 seconds, the remaining doors will unlock.
Smart Trunk (if equipped)	Off: The Smart Trunk function will be deactivated. On: The Smart Trunk function will be activated

Light

Items	Explanation
One Touch Turn Signal	Off: The one-touch turn signal function will be deactivated. 3, 5, 7 Flashes: The turn signal indicator will blink 3, 5, or 7 times when the turn signal lever is moved slightly. For more information, refer to “Light” in this chapter.
Headlamp Delay	On: The headlamp delay function will be activated. Off: The headlamp delay function will be deactivated. For more information, refer to “Light” in this chapter.
Welcome Light (if equipped)	The welcome light function will be activated. Off: The welcome light function will be deactivated. For more information, refer to “Welcome System” in this chapter.

Sound

Items	Explanation
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) Sound (if equipped)	Off: The BSD sound function will be deactivated. On: The BSD sound function will be activated.
Welcome Sound (if equipped)	Off: The welcome sound function will be deactivated. On: The welcome sound function will be activated.

Convenience

Items	Explanation
Seat Easy Access	Note: The seat easy access function is deactivated. Normal/Extended: When you turn off the engine, the driver’s seat will automatically move rearward short (Normal) or long (Extended) for you to enter or exit the vehicle more comfortably. If you change the Engine Start/Stop button from the OFF position to the ACC, ON, or START position, the driver’s seat will return to its original position. For more information, refer to “Driver Position Memory System” in this chapter.
Steering Position	If this item is checked, the message “Align Steering Wheel” will be displayed on the LCD if the steering wheel has been turned to the left or right over 90 degrees when the engine is turned ON.
Wiper/Lights Display	If this item is checked, LCD shows a selected wiper/light mode whenever you change its mode.
Gear Position Pop-up (if equipped)	If this item is checked, the gear position will be displayed on the LCD when you move the shift lever.

Service interval

Items	Explanation
Service Interval	In this mode, you can activate the service interval function with mileage (km or mi.) and period (months). Off: The service interval function will be deactivated. On: You can set the service interval (mileage and months).

Other features

Items	Explanation
Fuel Economy Auto Reset	Off: The average fuel economy will not reset automatically whenever refueling. After Ignition: The average fuel economy will reset automatically when driving. After Refueling: The average fuel economy will reset automatically when refueling. For more details, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.
Fuel Economy Unit	Choose the fuel economy unit. (US gallon, UK gallon)
Temperature Unit	Choose the temperature unit. (°C,°F)
Tire Pressure Unit	Choose the tire pressure unit. (psi, kPa, Bar)

TRIP COMPUTER

Conventional Cluster
The trip computer is a microcomput-er-controlled driver information system that displays information related to driving.

Information
Some driving information stored in the trip computer (for example Average Vehicle Speed) resets if the battery is disconnected.

Trip modes

FUEL ECONOMY

• Range
• Average Fuel Economy
• Instant Fuel Economy

TRIP A

• Tripmeter [A]
• Elapsed Time [A]
• Average Vehicle Speed [A]

TRIP B

• Tripmeter [B]
• Elapsed Time [B]
• Average Vehicle Speed [B]

Service Information
Digital Speed ON/OFF

To change the trip mode, press the TRIP button on the steering wheel.

Range

Range (1)

• The range is the estimated distance the vehicle can be driven with the remaining fuel in the fuel tank.
  • Distance range: 1 ~ 9999 mi. or 1 ~ 9999 km
• If the estimated distance is below 1 mi. (1 km), the trip computer will display “—-” as the range.

Information

• If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupted, the range function may not operate correctly.
• The range may differ from the actual driving distance as it is an estimate of the available driving distance.
• The trip computer may not register additional fuel if less than 1 gallon (3 liters) of fuel is added to the vehicle.
• The fuel economy and range may vary significantly based on driving conditions, driving habits, and the condition of the vehicle.

Average Fuel Economy (2)

• The average fuel economy is calculated by the total driving distance and fuel consumption since the last average fuel economy reset.
  • Fuel economy range: 0.0 ~ 99.9 MPG or L/100km or km/L
• To clear the average fuel economy manually, press the RESET button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the average fuel economy is displayed.

Instant Fuel Economy (3)
This mode displays the instantaneous fuel economy while driving when the vehicle speed is greater than 6.2 mph [10 kph].

• Fuel economy range: 0 ~ 50 MPG or 0 ~ 30 L/100km

Trip A/B

Tripmeter (1)

• The trip meter is the total driving distance since the last trip meter reset.
  • Distance range: 0.0 ~ 9999.9 mi. or km
• To reset the trip meter, press the RESET button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the trip meter is displayed.

Elapsed Time (2)

• The elapsed time is the total driving time since the last elapsed time reset.
  • Time range (hh: mm): 00:00 ~ 99:59
• To reset the elapsed time, press the RESET button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the elapsed time is displayed.

Information
The elapsed time will continue to be counted while the engine is still running (for example, when the vehicle is in traffic or stopped at a stop light.)

Average Vehicle Speed (3)

• The average vehicle speed is calculated by the total driving distance and driving time since the last average vehicle speed reset.
  • Speed range: 0~160 MPH or 0~240 km/h
• To reset the average vehicle speed, press the RESET button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the average vehicle speed is displayed.

 Information

• The average vehicle speed is not displayed if the driving distance has been less than 0.19 miles (300 meters) since the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button was turned to ON
• The average vehicle speed will continue to be calculated and will start to decrease if the vehicle is stopped while the engine is still running (for example, when the vehicle is in traffic or stopped at a stop light.)

Service Information

If the remaining mileage or time reaches 900 miles (1,500 km) or 30 days, the service symbol ( ) will blink for several seconds each time you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.

Information
To change or deactivate the service interval, consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If you exceed the specified service interval, the service symbol ( ) will blink each time you turn ON the vehicle. To reset the service interval, press the RESET button for more than 5 seconds, and then when the miles and days blink press the RESET button for more than 1 second. If the service interval is not set, the service symbol ( ) will not be displayed.

Digital speedometer

This message shows the speed of the vehicle (in mph). To turn the digital speedometer ON and OFF press the RESET button for more than 1 second when the digital speedometer is displayed.

Supervision Cluster

The trip computer is a microcomput-er-controlled driver information system that displays information related to driving.

Information
Some driving information stored in the trip computer (for example Average Vehicle Speed) resets if the battery is disconnected.

Trip modes

FUEL ECONOMY

• Range
• Average Fuel Economy
• Instant Fuel Economy

TRIP A

• Tripmeter [A]
• Average Vehicle Speed [A]
• Elapsed Time [A]

TRIP B

• Tripmeter [B]
• Average Vehicle Speed [B]
• Elapsed Time [B]

Digital Speedometer

To change the trip mode, toggle the UP/DOWN arrow switch “▲ , ▼” on the steering wheel.

Range

Range (1)

• The range is the estimated distance the vehicle can be driven with the remaining fuel in the fuel tank.
  • Distance range: 1 ~ 9999 mi. or 1 ~ 9999 km
• If the estimated distance is below 1 mile (1 km), the trip computer will display “—-” as the range.

Information

• If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupted, the range function may not operate correctly.
• The range may differ from the actual driving distance as it is an estimate of the available driving distance.
• The trip computer may not register additional fuel if less than 1 gallon (3 liters) of fuel is added to the vehicle.
• The fuel economy and range may vary significantly based on driving conditions, driving habits, and the condition of the vehicle.

Average Fuel Economy (2)

• The average fuel economy is calculated by the total driving distance and fuel consumption since the last average fuel economy reset.
  • Fuel economy range: 0.0 ~ 99.9 MPG or L/100km or km/L
• The average fuel economy can be reset both manually and automatically.

Manual reset
To clear the average fuel economy manually, press the OK button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the average fuel economy is displayed. For more information on the OK button, refer to the “LCD Display Control” in this chapter.

Automatic reset
To reset the average fuel economy automatically whenever refueling, select the “After refueling” mode in the User Settings menu of the LCD (Refer to “LCD Display”). Under “After refueling” mode, the average fuel economy will be cleared to zero (—-) when the vehicle speed exceeds 1 mph (1 km/h) after refuel-ing more than 1~2 gallons (3~6 liters).

Information
The vehicle must be driven for a minimum of 0.19 miles (0.3 km) since the last ignition key cycle before the average fuel economy will be recalculated.

Instant Fuel Economy (3)
This mode displays the instantaneous fuel economy while driving when the vehicle speed is greater than 6.2 mph (10 km/h).

• Fuel economy range: 0 ~ 50 MPG or 0 ~ 30 L/100km

Trip A/B

Information
If you press and hold the OK button when viewing the trip meter, the mileage, the average vehicle speed, and the timer will be reset simultaneously.

Tripmeter (1)

• The trip meter is the total driving distance since the last trip meter reset
  • Distance range: 0.0 ~ 9999.9 mi. or km
• To reset the trip meter, press the OK button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the trip meter is displayed.

Average Vehicle Speed (2

• The average vehicle speed is calculated by the total driving distance and driving time since the last average vehicle speed reset.
  • Speed range: 0~160 MPH or 0~240 km/h
• To reset the average vehicle speed, press the OK button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the average vehicle speed is displayed.

Information

• The average vehicle speed is not displayed if the driving distance has been less than 0.19 miles (300 meters) since the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button was turned to ON.
• The average vehicle speed will continue to be calculated and will start to decrease if the vehicle is stopped while the engine is still running (for example, when the vehicle is in traffic or stopped at a stop light.)

Elapsed Time (3)

• The elapsed time is the total driving time since the last elapsed time reset.
  • Time range (hh: mm): 00:00 ~ 99:59
• To reset the elapsed time, press the OK button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the elapsed time is displayed.

Information
The elapsed time will continue to be counted while the engine is still running (for example, when the vehicle is in traffic or stopped at a stop light.)

Digital speedometer

This message shows the speed of the vehicle (in mph).

Driving info display

At the end of each driving cycle, the Driving Info message is displayed. This display shows the trip distance, the average fuel economy, and the remaining vehicle range. This information is displayed for a few seconds when you turn off the ignition and then goes off automatically. The information is calculated for each ignition cycle. If the estimated remaining vehicle range is below 1 mile (1.6 km), the range will display as “—-” and a “Low Fuel” warning message will be displayed.

Information
If the “Sunroof Open” warning message is displayed in the cluster, the Driving Information message may not be displayed.

FAQs

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