2023 Hyundai Palisade Warning Lights and Indicator User Guide
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade warning lights and indicators notify drivers of system failures, safety concerns, and the condition of the car. Knowing these symbols guarantees prompt reactions, promoting road safety and the best possible vehicle performance.
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Hyundai Warning and Indicator Lights Guide
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.
For more details, refer to “Seat Belts”.
Airbag warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The air bag warning light illuminates for about 6 seconds and then turns off when all checks have been performed.
- The air bag warning light will remain illuminated if there is a malfunction with the Safety Restraint System (SRS) air bag operation.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The parking brake & brake fluid warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and will then turn 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.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:
- Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
- With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to the “Checking the Brake Fluid Level. 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 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 the brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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 the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The ABS warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with the ABS. Note that the hydraulic braking system will still be operational 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 HYUNDAI dealer.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving:
When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally.
In this case, have the 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.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
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 tripmeter may not work. Also, the MDPS Warning Light may illuminate and the steering effort may increase or decrease.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When you set the ignition switch to 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 this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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:
- Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
- 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 this occurs, 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:
- Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
- Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more information, refer to “Engine Oil. If the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.
NOTICE
If the engine is not stopped immediately after the Engine Oil Pressure warning light is illuminated, severe damage could result.
Engine coolant temperature warning light
The warning light illuminates:
When the temperature of the engine coolant is extremely high.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to “If The Engine Overheats.
NOTICE
If the Engine Coolant Temperature warning light illuminates, it indicates overheating that may damage the engine.
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 (Empty)” can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
This indicator light illuminates:
- When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The malfunction indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control system which could affect drivability and/or fuel economy.
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.
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-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
- Electronic Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) malfunction
To identify the details of the warning, look at the LCD display.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The EPB warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with EPB.
If this occurs, 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 ESC is not working properly. This does not indicate a malfunction of EPB.
Low tire pressure warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The low tire pressure warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When one or more of your tires are significantly under inflated. (The location of the under-inflated tires are displayed on the LCD display.)
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)).
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.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
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.
Forward Safety warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The Forward Safety warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
- [Continuously Yellow] When Forward safety/Forward cross-traffic safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is Off/Disabled/Malfunction.
- [Blinking Red] When Forward safety/Forward cross-traffic safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA).
Emergency Steering warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The steering safety warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
- [Continuously Yellow] When Forward/side safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is Off/Disabled/Malfunction.
- [Blinking Red] When Forward/side safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA).
Lane Safety indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- [Green] When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.
- [Grey] When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.
- [Yellow] When Lane Safety is disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
The indicator light blinks:
- Green: When Lane Keeping Assist is operating.
For more details, refer to “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA).
All 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 as soon as possible.
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LED headlight warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The LED headlight warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with the LED headlight.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED Headlight warning light on 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 the 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, you should drive more attentively and safely refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.
- 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 you set the ignition switch to 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 HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
This indicator light blinks:
While ESC is operating.
For more details, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The ESC OFF indicator light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When you deactivate ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more details, refer to the “Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Immobilizer indicator light
This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position.
- Once the smart key is detected, 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.
- If the smart key is not detected, 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 ignition switch is ON, but the vehicle cannot detect the smart key.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
This indicator light blinks:
Whenever there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- When you set the ignition switch to the ON position.
- The downhill brake control indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- When you activate the system by pressing the DBC button.
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 as soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Downhill Brake Control (DBC).
AUTO STOP indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- [White] When the system operating conditions are satisfied.
- [Green] When the ISG system is activated.
- [Yellow] Whenever there is a malfunction with the ISG function.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Information
When the engine automatically starts by the ISG system, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, MDPS or Parking brake warning light) may turn on for a few seconds. This happens because of low battery voltage. It does not mean the system has malfunctioned.
Turn signal indicator light
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal indicator stalk.
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 this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
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
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on.
Light ON indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the position lamps 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 or preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist will switch the high beam to low beam automatically.
AUTO HOLD indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- [White] When you activate Auto Hold by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch.
- [Green] When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with Auto Hold activated.
- [Yellow] Whenever there is a malfunction with the Auto Hold function.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).
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