2026 Hyundai Palisade Instrument Cluster User Guide
This guide will help you comprehend the 2026 Hyundai Palisade instrument cluster, providing clear insights into the essential displays and indicators. Navigate key features with easily for a safer, more informed drive.
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Instrument Cluster
This chapter explains the vehicle information, warning lights and status indicators that appear on the cluster.
Information
- The illustrations are shown as a guide. The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
- The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.
- 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.
Instrument Cluster Overview
- Tachometer
- Speedometer
- Engine coolant temperature gauge
- Fuel gauge
- Warning and indicator lights
- Cluster display
- Odometer
- Distance to empty
- Transmission shift indicator
- Outside temperature gauge
Instrument Cluster Control
Instrument cluster theme selection
Infotainment system
You can adjust the theme of the instrument cluster in the infotainment system. Select Setup > Cluster/Head-Up Display > Cluster > Cluster Theme Selection.
Instrument panel illumination
Control switch
When the vehicle’s parking lights or headlights are on, press the illumination control switch to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination.
When pressing the illumination control switch, the interior switch illumination intensity is also adjusted.
- The brightness of the instrument panel illumination is displayed.
- When the brightness setting reaches either the minimum or maximum level, a chime sounds.
WARNING
Never adjust the instrument panel illumination while driving to prevent death, serious injury, or vehicle damage.
Infotainment system
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination in the infotainment system. Select Setup > Cluster/Head-Up Display > Cluster > Brightness.
WARNING
Never adjust the instrument cluster while driving. This could result in loss of control and lead to a crash that may cause death, serious injury, or vehicle damage.
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.
Gauges And Meters
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle and is calibrated in miles per hour (MPH) and/or kilometers per hour (km/h).
Tachometer
Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to help prevent lugging and/or over-revving the engine.
NOTICE
Do not operate the engine within the tachometer’s RED ZONE to prevent severe engine damage.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant when the Ignition switch is in the ON position.
WARNING
Never remove the engine coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot. The engine coolant is under pressure and could cause severe burn. Wait until the engine is cool before adding coolant to the reservoir.
NOTICE
If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the “H (Hot)” position, it indicates overheating that may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to If the Engine Overheats.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
WARNING
Always refuel the vehicle as soon as possible after the warning light comes on or when the gauge indicator comes close to the E (Empty) level.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel may cause the engine to misfire and cause damage to the catalytic converter (if equipped).
Information
- For the fuel tank capacity, refer to the Recommended Lubricants and Capacities.
- The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, that illuminates when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge may fluctuate or the low fuel warning light may come on earlier than usual due to the movement of fuel in the tank.
Outside Temperature Gauge
The temperature indicated on the instrument cluster may not change as quickly as the outside temperature. Select Setup > General > Units > Temperature Unit > °C/°F.
Both the temperature unit on the cluster display and climate control information screen is changed.
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.
Odometer
The odometer indicates the total distance that the vehicle has been driven and is used to determine when periodic maintenance is required.
Distance to Empty
The distance to empty is the estimated distance the vehicle can be driven with the remaining fuel.
If the estimated distance is below 1 mi. (1 km), the trip computer displays ‘—‘ as the distance to empty. When this occurs, refuel the vehicle immediately.
CAUTION
If the shift gear is not ‘P’ (Park) or ‘N’ (Neutral) during refueling, the refueling may not be recognized and the fuel amount and distance to empty may be displayed abnormally.
Information
- The distance to empty may differ from the actual driving distance as it is an estimate of the available driving distance.
- The distance to empty may differ significantly based on driving conditions, driving habits, and condition of the vehicle.
- If the remaining battery level is low, the driving distance may appear longer on the instrument cluster than the actual vehicle.
- If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupted, the distance to empty function may not operate correctly until the vehicle has been driven enough for the system to recalculate.
- The distance to empty indicator may not change accurately if less than 1.5 US gal. (6 liters) of fuel are added to the vehicle.
Transmission Shift Indicator
Automatic transmission shift indicator
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