Hyundai Santa Fe car warning lights, car warning symbols such as engine management light, ABS light, airbag light this guide will help you. We have created this Hyundai Santa Fe dashboard lights meaning guide and will show you how to deal with an engine light, airbag warning light, ABS light and all of the other car warning signs on your dashboard. You might need to buy a scanner online which will show Hyundai trouble codes and clear the warning light for good.
If you need to reset a dashboard light or diagnose a fault on your Santa Fe we would advise you to go for the iCarsoft KR V1.0 Hyundai OBD Code Reader. Its an extremely popular choice amongst Hyundai owners worldwide because it covers such a wide range of modules within the vehicle such as ABS, SRS airbags, transmission and has received excellent feedback from buyers.
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Hyundai Santa Fe check engine warning light - if the check engine symbol lamp illuminates on the dash of your Santa Fe, it indicates that there is a fault within the electrical engine module of your vehicle. It could be something simple such as a fault sensor like a MAF, camshaft sensor, crankshaft sensor, ignition coil etc. You can diagnose the engine module with the iCarsoft KR V1.0 Hyundai OBD Code Reader which will also allow you to clear the fault codes and remove the engine warning light from the dashboard.
Hyundai Santa Fe airbag warning light - the airbag symbol lamp will only illuminate if there is an issue or fault in this system. You should diagnose & repair any AIRBAG fault as soon as possible. You can diagnose the airbag system with the iCarsoft KR V1.0 Hyundai OBD Code Reader which will tell you where the fault is, and allow you to erase the Hyundai airbag trouble codes and dash light. In the UK if the airbag light is illuminated for an MOT it will fail.
Hyundai Santa Fe ABS warning light - the ABS symbol lamp indicates there is a fault within the ABS system. It could be a fault with the ABS pump or module, but the comst common failure is an ABS sensor. Since your vehicle will have 4 sensors, it is important to change the correct one. The only way you can find out for sure where the fault is coming from is to use a kit such as the iCarsoft KR V1.0 Hyundai OBD Code Reader which will cover the ABS system and tell you where the fault is. It will also allow you to erase the fault code & dash light once the problem has been fixed.
Hyundai Santa Fe brake warning light - the brake symbol lamp can illuminate for a number of reasons including the following:
- Your handbrake is in the ON position
- Your brake fluid is tool low (check your levels and top up if needed)
- There is a fault within the ABS system. See ABS section above.
Use the iCarsoft KR V1.0 Hyundai OBD Code Reader to diagnose this fault.
- Your handbrake is in the ON position
- Your brake fluid is tool low (check your levels and top up if needed)
- There is a fault within the ABS system. See ABS section above.
Use the iCarsoft KR V1.0 Hyundai OBD Code Reader to diagnose this fault.
Hyundai Santa Fe TPMS warning light - TPMS malfunction indicator illuminates for
3 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. If the warning light does not illuminates, or remains when you turned the ignition key to the "ON" position, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not working properly. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The warning light also comes on and stays on when there is a malfunction with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If this happens, the system may not monitor the tire pressure. Have the system checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
3 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. If the warning light does not illuminates, or remains when you turned the ignition key to the "ON" position, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not working properly. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The warning light also comes on and stays on when there is a malfunction with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If this happens, the system may not monitor the tire pressure. Have the system checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
Hyundai Santa Fe oil warning light - if the oil symbol lamp illuminates when the engine is running during normal operating conditions, it can be seriously dangerous. Please turn off your engine as soon as possible and check your oil levels using the dipstick. You should top up your oil levels straight away to avoid any further engine damage. To ensure you are using the correct engine oil take a look at out engine oil top up guide.
Hyundai Santa Fe ESC warning light (electronic stability control) - the electronic stability control indicators change operation according to the ignition switch position and whether the system is in operation or not.
They will illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, but should go out after approximately three seconds. If the ESC or ESC-OFF indicator stays on, take your car to your authorized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked. See section 2 for more information about the ESC.
You can use the iCarsoft KR V1.0 Hyundai OBD Code Reader to diagnose & reset this fault.
They will illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, but should go out after approximately three seconds. If the ESC or ESC-OFF indicator stays on, take your car to your authorized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked. See section 2 for more information about the ESC.
You can use the iCarsoft KR V1.0 Hyundai OBD Code Reader to diagnose & reset this fault.
Hyundai Santa Fe battery warning light - if the battery symbol lamp illuminates when driving, it indicates that there is a malfunction within the charging system. It could be a faulty alternator that is causing the fault.
Hyundai Santa Fe immobiliser key warning light - the immobiliser indicator light illuminates after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. The light goes out after the engine is running or after 30 seconds. If this light blinks for five seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON" position, this indicates that the immobilizer system is not functioning correctly. At this time, consult your Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai Santa Fe AWD warning light - If the AWD system warning light
blinks while driving, this indicates that there is a malfunction in the AWD system. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
blinks while driving, this indicates that there is a malfunction in the AWD system. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
Hyundai Santa Fe AWD LOCK warning light - the AWD (All Wheel Drive) lock indicator
light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the AWD lock switch is pushed.
The purpose of this switch is to increase the drive power when driving on wet pavement, snow-covered roads and/or off-road. The AWD lock indicator light is turned off by pushing the switch again.
light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the AWD lock switch is pushed.
The purpose of this switch is to increase the drive power when driving on wet pavement, snow-covered roads and/or off-road. The AWD lock indicator light is turned off by pushing the switch again.
If you need to find or clear a trouble code or dashboard warning light you will need to plug a diagnostic tool into the vehicle diagnostic port. Our partner store UK Pro diagnostics have produced guides for every diagnostic port so you should find the Hyundai diagnostic port location with ease.
