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This tutorial explains 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Warning Lights and Indicators. To drive safely, understand dashboard symbols and their meanings.
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Hyundai 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
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 ready indicator goes OFF or blinks, there is a problem with the system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Service warning light 
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 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 HYUNDAI dealer. Power down indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
- 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.(Unless both Service Warning Light and Power Down Indicator Light illuminate at the same time, it is not a failure.)
- 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 ON.
- 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 ON due to the limitation of vehicle power.
Charging connector indicator light
(green)
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 approximately 1 minute. High voltage battery level warning light 
- When the high voltage battery level is low.
- When the warning light turns ON, charge the battery immediately.
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:
- When you set the Start/Stop button 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.
Regenerative brake warning light 
This warning light illuminates:- When you set the Start/Stop button in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.
- It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
- When the parking brake is applied.
- When 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 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 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 vehicle 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. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Anti lock Brake System (ABS) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When you set the Start/Stop button 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 this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light 
This warning light illuminates:- When you set the Start/Stop button 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.
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
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blocked
- LED headlight malfunction
- High Beam Assist malfunction
- Smart Cruise Control malfunction
- Smart Cruise Control radar blocked
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
To identify the details of the warning, look at the cluster display. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light ![]()
- When you set the Start/Stop button 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 malfunction of EPB. Low tire pressure warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When you set the Start/Stop button 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 underinflated. (The location of the underinflated tires are displayed on the instrument cluster.)
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
- 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 Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- The Forward Safety warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Whenever there is a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Lane safety indicator light ![]()
- [Green] When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.
- [White] When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.
- [Yellow] Whenever there is a malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
This warning light illuminates: Whenever there is a malfunction with the AWD system. If this occurs frequently, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. LED headlight warning light
This warning light illuminates:
- When you set the Start/Stop button 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.
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 
- Setup > Vehicle Settings > 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 Start/Stop button 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.
This indicator light blinks: While ESC is operating. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
- When you set the Start/Stop button 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.
Immobilizer indicator light 
- Once the smart key is detected, 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.
- If the smart key is not detected, 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. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. 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. 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 any of these conditions occur, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. 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.
Light ON 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.
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