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.
Air bag warning light
This warning light illuminates:
If the Air Bag warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Parking brake warning light
This warning light illuminates:
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location 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. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dualdiagonal braking system. 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 is 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 you experience a malfunction with the brake system while driving, attempt to slow your vehicle by coasting or by using engine braking. You may be able to reduce your vehicle speed by manually downshifting to a lower gear. Use Manual Shift Mode using either the gear shift lever or the paddle shifters (if equipped) to shift to a lower gear.
WARNING
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning light
Driving the vehicle with a warning light ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
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 both the ABS warning light and the Parking Brake warning light remain illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light When both ABS and Parking Brake 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.
Have the 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 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 both the ABS warning light and the Parking Brake warning light remain illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
Charging system warning light
This warning light illuminates:
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.
If the Charging system warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
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. However, for gasoline 2.5 GDI engine and 2.5 turbo engine, when the engine oil pressure is restored, the warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off after the engine is restarted.
NOTICE
Low fuel level warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty. Add fuel as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below "E" or "- - -" on the Distance to Empty indicator can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
This indicator light illuminates:
NOTICE
NOTICE
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
Information
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light may illuminate when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light comes on to indicate that ESC is not working properly. This does not indicate malfunction of EPB.
AUTO HOLD indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
Low tire pressure warning light
This warning light illuminates:
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.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Safe Stopping
Forward Safety warning light
This warning light illuminates:
Lane Safety indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
4 Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
Whenever there is a malfunction with the AWD system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
4 Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
NOTICE
Do not use AWD LOCK mode on dry paved roads or highway, it can cause noise, vibration or damage of AWD related parts.
LED headlight warning light
This warning light illuminates:
This warning light blinks:
Whenever there is a malfunction with a LED headlight related part.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED Headlight warning light on or blinking can reduce LED headlight life.
Icy road warning light
This warning light is to warn the driver the road may be icy.
When the temperature on the outside temperature gauge is approximately below 40°F (4°C), the Icy Road warning light and Outside Temperature Gauge blinks and then illuminates. Also, the warning chime sounds 1 time.
You can activate or deactivate Icy Road Warning function from the User Settings menu in the cluster LCD display.
Information
If the Icy Road warning light appears while driving, you should drive more attentively and safely refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
This indicator light blinks:
While ESC is operating.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
Immobilizer Indicator Light (without smart key)
This indicator light illuminates:
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with smart key)
This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:
• When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC or ON position.
- At this time, you can start the
engine.
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:
• When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- At this time, you cannot start the engine.
This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:
• If the smart key is in the vehicle and the Engine Start/Stop button is ON, but the vehicle cannot detect the smart key.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
This indicator light blinks:
When Downhill Brake Control system is operating.
This indicator light illuminates yellow: Whenever there is a malfunction with Downhill Brake Control system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Turn signal indicator light
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal indicator stalk.
If any of the following occur, there my 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 any of these conditions occur, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
High beam indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
High Beam Assist indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the high-beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO position.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist will switch the high beam to low beam automatically.
Cruise Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates: When the cruise control system is enabled.
Master warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction in operation in any of the following systems:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
malfunction
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
radar blocked
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar
blocked (if equipped)
- LED headlamp 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.
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2024 Owners Manual: How does the SRS Air Bag
System Operate?
The SRS consists of the following
components:
(1) Driver's front air bag module
(2) Passenger's front air bag module
(3) Side air bag modules
(4) Curtain air bag modules
(5) Retractor pre-tensioner
(6) Air bag warning light
(7) SRS control module (SRSCM)/
Rollover sensor
(8) Front impact sensors
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Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2024 Owners Manual: Smart key precautions
The smart key may not work if any of the
following occur:
The smart key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
The smart key is near a mobile two
way radio system or a mobile phone.
Another vehi ...