Hyundai Sonata: LCD Display / Warning messages

Shift to P (for smart key system and automatic transaxle)

• This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without the shift lever in 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).

Low Key Battery (for smart key system)

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

Press START button while turning wheel (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed.
• It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Steering wheel not locked (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock when the Engine Start/Stop button changes to the OFF position.

Check steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock normally when the Engine Start/ Stop button changes to the OFF position.

Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system and automatic transaxle)

• This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.
• It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.

Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the Engine Start/ Stop button.
• It means that you always have the smart key with you.

Key not detected (for smart key system)

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

Press START button again (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the Engine Start/Stop button when there is a problem with the Engine Start/Stop button system.
• It means that you could start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button once more.
• If the warning illuminates each time you press the Engine Start/ Stop button, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Press START button with key (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start/Stop button while the warning message "Key not detected" is illuminating.
• At this time, the immobilizer indicator light blinks.

Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (for smart key system and automatic transaxle)

• This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is disconnected.
• It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. 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 or N to start engine (for smart key system and automatic transaxle)

• This warning message illuminates 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.

Door, Hood, Trunk Open

It means that any door, hood, or trunk is open.

CAUTION

Before driving the vehicle, you should confirm that the door/ hood/trunk is fully closed.

Also, check there is no door/ hood/trunk open warning light or message displayed on the instrument cluster.

Sunroof Open

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

Turn on FUSE SWITCH

• This warning message illuminates if the fuse switch located on the fuse box under the steering wheel is OFF.
• It means that you should turn the fuse switch on.

Low Tire Pressure

This warning message illuminates if the tire pressure is low with the ignition switch or the Engine/Start Button in ON position.

Low Washer Fluid

• This warning message illuminates if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
• It means that you should refill the washer fluid.

Low Fuel

• This warning message illuminates if the fuel tank is nearly empty.

- When the low fuel level warning light is illuminates.
- When the trip computer displays "--- mile (or km)" as distance to empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.

Engine has overheated

• This warning message illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C). This means that the engine is overheated and may be damaged.

Check headlight

This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction (burned-out bulb except LED lamp or circuit malfunction) with the headlamp. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

• When replacing the bulb, use the same wattage bulb. For more information, refer to "BULB WATTAGE" in chapter 8.
• If the different wattage bulb is equipped with the vehicle, this warning message is not displayed.

Check headlamp LED

This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with the LED headlamp. We recommend you to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Check headlamp cooling fan

This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with headlamp fan. We recommend you to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Check smart high beam system

This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with the Smart High Beam System.We recommend you to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Check AEB system

This warning message is displayed if there is a malfunction with the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system. We recommend that the vehicle be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Attention Alert Check System (if equipped)

This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with the Driver Attention Alert System. We recommend you to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Check BSD System

This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with the Blind Spot Detection (BSD) system. We recommend that the vehicle be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Check LKAS

This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). We recommend you to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.