Hyundai Exter Dashboard Warning Lights
Most new cars are moving to digital gauge clusters, a change welcomed by most motorists. What has not changed though is the ISO-regulated set of warning lights. We check out what the warning lights in the Hyundai Exter look like and what they are warning you about.
Exter Warning Lights
The newest addition to the Hyundai South Africa lineup is the diminutive Exter. It's a subcompact SUV-styled crossover that is big on character. Like so many manufacturers, Hyundai has migrated its driver cluster and entertainment to digital screens, but one thing that has not changed is the iconography used to indicate faults.
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The warning indicator symbols and lights are pretty much the same across all vehicles made today, regardless of whether they have digital or backlit screenprint. These are the most common warning lights you will see in a modern car, If you are driving and get one of these warning lights displayed but are unsure of what they are we can help. If you get a warning light that is not covered here, consult your owner's manual or approach your nearest brand dealer.
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Yellow triangle with an exclamation point
This is the main warning light that lets you know that an alert error has been logged and will be illuminated until you acknowledge that you have seen it. It logs every alert and stores them in the vehicle's ECU.
Petrol pump
This alert lets you know that you are running low on fuel or that there is a problem with the vehicle's fuel delivery system.
Crossed out person
This alert lets you know the driver or passengers have not buckled their seatbelts. It may come as a single indicator or the vehicle may have a layout that shows which seatbelt is unbuckled.
Floating key
This floating key indicates a thermometer and alerts you if the vehicle's coolant level is too hot. Some vehicles will have colour-changing versions indicating if the coolant is below freezing. In most cases, this warns you that the car is overheating or the cooling system is malfunctioning.
Wheel spinning car
This alert will go off if the traction control system is deactivated or actively functioning. It prevents the car from losing traction or allows the driver to actively break traction.
ABS circle
This alert will go off if the anti-lock braking system is malfunctioning or will flash rapidly if it is actively preventing the brakes from locking up under heavy braking.
Circle with an exclamation point or P
This alert will illuminate if the handbrake is activated or if there is a problem with the brakes. If you release the handbrake, electrical or manual, this alert should disappear. If it does not, there is a problem with the braking system, and you should not drive the car at all.
Battery
This warning light will come on if there is a problem with the car's battery or if there is a problem with the car's charging system.
Engine
This warning light will illuminate if there is a problem with the car's sensor array that controls the engine (ECU). If it stays illuminated, the sensor is malfunctioning, and the engine will not run properly.
Oil Can
Sadly, if this warning light comes on and stays on, it is too late. It means that the engine's oil level is below operating levels, and you are running low on oil. You risk serious engine damage if you continue operating the engine without checking and refilling oil.
U-shape with an exclamation point
This warning light points toward the TPMS, or Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. This alert will come on if one or more of your car's tyres are running below their operating pressure. It could indicate a puncture or an underinflated wheel.
