2025 Genesis GV70 Warning Lights and Indicator User Guide
This Guide covers 2025 Genesis GV70 warning lights and indicators. Understanding these symbols is essential for vehicle performance, driver safety, and quick problem resolution.
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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 indicator light
This 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 indicator goes off or blinks, there is a problem with the system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Service warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. The Service warning light illuminates for 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 retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Power down indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the power is limited for the safety of the high-powered parts of an electric vehicle. The power is limited for the following reasons:
- The high voltage battery level is too low or voltage is decreasing
- The temperature of the high voltage battery is too high or too low
- The temperature of the motor is high
NOTICE
- Do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly when the power down indicator light is illuminated.
- When the power is limited for the safety of the high-powered parts of an electric vehicle, the power down indicator light illuminates. Your vehicle may not be driven, or may roll back on a slope with the indicator light illuminated due to the limitation of vehicle power.
Information
Unless both the Service Warning Light and Power Down Indicator Light illuminate at the same time, it is not a failure.
Charging connector indicator light
This warning light indicates the connection status of the charging connector. When the charging connector is connected to the vehicle, the green light illuminates for about 1 minute.
High voltage battery level warning light
When the high voltage battery level is low.
Charge the high voltage battery as soon as possible.
Seat belt warning light
This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more information, refer to the “Seat Belts” section in chapter 3.
Airbag warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. The Airbag warning light illuminates for 3-6 seconds and then goes off.
- When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
If the Airbag warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Regenerative brake warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the regenerative brake does not operate and the brake does not perform well. This causes the Parking 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 retailer of Genesis Branded products.
The operation of the brake pedal may be more difficult than normal and the braking distance can increase.
Parking brake & brake fluid warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Start/Stop button is in
the ON position. The Parking Brake warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off once the parking brake is released. - Whenever the parking brake is applied.
- Whenever 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.
- When the regenerative brake does not operate.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:
- Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
- With the motor stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more information, refer to the “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 retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with the dual diagonal braking system. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems fails.
With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal force are required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle does not stop in a short distance if only a portion of the braking system is working.
WARNING
If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. The ABS warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with the ABS.
The hydraulic braking system still operates even if there is a malfunction with the ABS.
If the ABS warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light
If both the ABS warning light and the Parking Brake warning light remain illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
WARNING
When both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the braking system does not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.
Avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.
Information
When the ABS warning light is on or both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may not work. Also, the MDPS warning light may illuminate and the steering effort may increase or decrease.
MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering)
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. The Motor Driven Power Steering warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with the Motor Driven Power Steering.
If the MDPS warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Master warning light
This warning light illuminates:
If a malfunction is detected in any of the following:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked
- LED headlight malfunction
- High Beam Assist malfunction
- Smart Cruise Control malfunction
- Smart Cruise Control radar blocked
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
If the issue is resolved, the Master Warning Light turns off.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. The EPB warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with EPB.
If the EPB warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
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.
Low tire pressure warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. The low tire pressure warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When one or more tires are significantly underinflated. (The location of the underinflated tire appears on the cluster display.)
For more information, refer to the “Tire Pressure” section in chapter 8.
This warning light remains ON after blinking for about 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 retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.
For more information, refer to the “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in chapter 8.
WARNING
- 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.
Forward safety warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. The Forward Safety warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is turned off by:
- Selecting Off for Forward Safety from the Settings menu.
- Turning off ESC (press and hold the ESC button)
- Whenever a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is detected.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section in chapter 7.
Lane safety indicator light
- Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are met.
- Grey: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not met.
- Yellow: Whenever a malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist is detected.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)” section in chapter 7.
LED headlight warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. The LED headlight warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with the LED headlight.
If the LED headlight warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
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 retailer of Genesis Branded products.
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED Headlight warning light on or blinking can reduce LED headlight life.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
Whenever a malfunction with the AWD system is detected.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the “All Wheel Drive (AWD)” section in chapter 6.
Icy road warning light
This indicator light illuminates:
To warn the driver the road may be icy.
When the outside temperature on the temperature gauge is below 40 °F (4 °C), a single chime sounds, both the outside temperature gauge and Icy Road Warning indicator blink several times, and then they remain illuminated.
You can activate or deactivate Icy Road Warning function from the Settings menu in the infotainment system.
Select: Setup > Vehicle > Cluster > Content Selection > Icy Road Warning
Information
- If the Icy Road warning light appears while driving, avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking, or sharp turning.
- The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user’s manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. The Electronic Stability Control indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with ESC system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This indicator light blinks:
While ESC is operating.
For more information, refer to the “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” section in chapter 6.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. The ESC OFF indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When you deactivate ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more information, refer to the “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” section in chapter 6.
Immobilizer indicator light
When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the Start/Stop button in the ACC or ON position.
- At this time, you can start the vehicle.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the vehicle.
This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:
When the smart key is not in the vehicle, 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 Start/Stop button is ON, but the vehicle cannot detect the smart key, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This indicator light blinks:
Whenever there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Turn signal indicator light
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal lever.
If any of the following occur, 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 any of these occur, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
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.
Low beam indicator light
Light ON indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the parking lights or headlights are on.
High Beam Assist indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO position.
- White: When High Beam Assist is ready to operate.
- Green: When High Beam Assist is operating.
If your vehicle detects oncoming vehicles in front of you, High Beam Assist switches the high beam to low beam automatically.
For more information, refer to the “High Beam Assist (HBA)” section in chapter 5.
AUTO HOLD indicator light
- Green: When you activate Auto Hold by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch.
- Grey: When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with Auto Hold activated.
- Yellow: Whenever a malfunction with the Auto Hold is detected.
If the AUTO HOLD indicator light remains YELLOW while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the “Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)” section in chapter 6.
Cluster Display Messages
Shift to P
This message is displayed if you try to turn off the vehicle without the gear in the P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Start/Stop button turns to the ACC position.
Vehicle is in N. Press START button and shift to P
This message is displayed if you try to turn off the vehicle with the gear in N (Neutral).
To turn off the vehicle:
- Press the Start/Stop button. The button will change to the ON position.
- Press the P button to shift to P (Park).
- Press the Start/Stop button again, then the vehicle will turn off.
Low key battery
When the Start/Stop button is pressed to the OFF position, a message may appear, indicating the internal battery of the Smart Key is low.
Replace the Smart Key battery.
Press START button while turning wheel (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the Start/Stop button is pressed.
You should press the Start/Stop button while turning the steering wheel right and left.
Press brake pedal to start vehicle
This message is displayed if the Start/Stop button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then pressing the Start/Stop button.
Key not in vehicle
This message is displayed if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle with the Start/Stop button in the ON or Start position.
Always turn off the vehicle before leaving your vehicle.
Key not detected
This message is displayed if the smart key is not detected when you press the Start/Stop button.
Press START button again
If you cannot start the vehicle after the Start/Stop button is pressed, attempt to start the vehicle by pressing the Start/Stop button again.
If the warning message appears each time you press the Start/Stop button, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Press START button with key
This message is displayed and the immobilizer indicator blinks if you press the Start/Stop button while the warning message, “Key not detected” appears.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
This message is displayed if the brake switch fuse is disconnected.
Replace the fuse with a new one before starting the vehicle.
If that is not possible, you can start the vehicle by pressing the start button for 10 seconds in the ACC position.
Shift to P to start vehicle
This message is displayed if you try to start the vehicle in any other position except P (Park).
Information
You can start the vehicle with the gear in N (Neutral). But, for your safety, start the vehicle with the gear shifted to P (Park).
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices
This message is displayed if the 12 V battery voltage is low or if a current draw is detected that could drain the vehicle battery.
Do not connect any external electronic devices to the battery system or battery discharge may occur.
If this message appears on the cluster and there are no other external electronic devices connected to the vehicle, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator
This warning is displayed if any door or hood or liftgate is left open. The warning indicates which door is open on the cluster display
CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle, confirm the door, hood, and liftgate are fully closed. Also, check there are no door, hood, and liftgate open warning lights or messages displayed on the instrument cluster.
Before driving the vehicle, confirm the door, hood, and liftgate are fully closed. Also, check there are no door, hood, and liftgate open warning lights or messages displayed on the instrument cluster.
Low tire pressure
This warning message is displayed if the tire pressure is low. The corresponding tire on the vehicle illuminates.
For more information, refer to the “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in chapter 8.
Lights
This indicator displays which exterior light is selected using the lighting control.
You can activate or deactivate Wiper/Lights display function from the Settings menu in the infotainment system.
Select: Setup > Vehicle > Cluster > Content Selection > Wiper/Lights Display
Wiper
This indicator displays which wiper speed is selected using the wiper control.
You can activate or deactivate Wiper/Lights display function from the Settings menu in the infotainment system.
Select: Setup > Vehicle > Cluster > Content Selection > Wiper/Lights Display
Information
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user’s manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
Low washer fluid
This message is displayed if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.
Check haptic steering wheel system
This message is displayed if there is a problem with the haptic steering wheel system. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Check headlight LED
This message is displayed if there is a problem with the LED headlight. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Shift to P to charge
This message is displayed if you connect the charging cable without the gear in the P (Park) position.
Shift to P (Park) before connecting the charging cable.
Remaining Time
[A]: AC charge, [B]: DC charge
This message is displayed to notify the remaining time to charge the battery to the selected target battery charge level.
Unplug vehicle to start
This message is displayed when you start the vehicle without unplugging the charging cable. Unplug the charging cable, and then turn on the vehicle.
Charging Door Open
This message is displayed when the vehicle is driven with the charging door opened. Close the charging door and then start driving.
Charging Stopped. Check the charger
This warning message is displayed when charging is stopped for the following reasons:
- There is a problem with the external AC charger or DC charger
- The external AC charger stops charging
- The charging cable is damaged
In this case, check whether there is any problem with the external AC or DC charger and charging cable.
If the same problem occurs when charging the vehicle with a normally operating AC charger or genuine Genesis portable charger, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Charging Stopped. Check the cable connection
This warning message is displayed when charging is stopped because the charging connector is not correctly connected to the charging inlet
In this case, separate the charging connector and reconnect it and check whether there is any problem (external damage, foreign substances, etc.) with the charging connector and charging inlet.
If the same problem occurs when charging the vehicle with a replaced charging cable or genuine Genesis portable charger, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Check regenerative brakes
These warning messages are displayed when the regenerative brake system does not work properly.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Low EV battery
When the high voltage battery level reaches below about 10 %, this warning message is displayed.
The High Voltage Battery Level
Charge the high voltage battery immediately.
Charge immediately. Power limited
When the high voltage battery level reaches below about 5 %, this warning message is displayed.
The High Voltage Battery Level warning light illuminates simultaneously.
The vehicle’s power will be reduced to minimize the energy consumption of the high voltage battery. Charge the high voltage battery immediately.
Power limited due to low EV battery temperature. Charge battery
Both warning messages are displayed to protect electric vehicle system when outside temperature is low. If the high voltage battery charging level is low and parked outside in low temperature for a long time, vehicle power may be limited.
Charging the battery before driving helps increase power.
NOTICE
If these warning messages are still displayed even after the ambient temperature has increased, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
EV battery Overheated! Stop vehicle
This warning message is displayed to protect battery and electric vehicle system when the high voltage battery temperature is too high.
Turn off the Start/Stop button and
stop the vehicle so that the battery temperature decreases.
Power limited
This warning message is displayed to ensure the safety of high-powered components of electric vehicles. The power is limited for the following reasons:
- The high voltage battery level is too low or voltage is decreasing
- The temperature of the high voltage battery is too high or too low
- The temperature of the motor is high
NOTICE
- When this warning message is displayed, do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly.
- When the power is limited for the safety of high-powered parts of the electric vehicle, the warning message is displayed. Your vehicle may not be driven, or may roll back on a slope with the warning message displayed due to the limitation of vehicle power.
Information
Unless both the Service Warning Light and Power Down Indicator Light illuminate at the same time, it is not a failure.
Stop vehicle and check power supply
This warning message is displayed when a failure occurs in the power supply system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe location and tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products and have the vehicle inspected.
Check Virtual Engine Sound System
This message is displayed when there is a problem with the Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS).
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Check electric vehicle system
This warning message is displayed when there is a problem with the electric vehicle control system.
Refrain from driving when the warning message is displayed.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
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