Warning and indicator lights
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.
This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more information, refer to the "Seat belt warning light" section in chapter 3.
This warning light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for 3-6 seconds and then goes off.
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When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
If the Airbag warning light remains illuminated while driving, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This warning light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for 3 seconds and then goes off once the parking brake is released.
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Whenever the parking brake is applied.
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Whenever the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
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If the warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
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If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:
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Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
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With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required. For more information, refer to the "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. We recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with the dual-diagonal braking system. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fails.
With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal force are required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle does not stop in as short a distance if only a portion of the brake system is working.
If you experience a malfunction with the braking system while driving, attempt to slow your vehicle by coasting or by using engine braking. You may be able to reduce your vehicle speed by manually downshifting to a lower gear. Use the paddle shifters to shift to a lower gear.
If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low. We recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This warning light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Whenever there is a malfunction with the ABS.
The hydraulic braking system still operates even if there is a malfunction with the ABS.
If the ABS warning light remains illuminated while driving, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
When the ABS warning and Parking Brake warning lights are on simultaneously, it may indicate a problem with the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system.
If both the ABS warning light and the Parking Brake warning light remain illuminated while driving, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
When both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the braking system will does not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.
Avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking.
We recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.
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.
This warning light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Whenever there is a malfunction with the Motor Driven Power Steering.
If the MDPS warning light remains illuminated while driving, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This warning light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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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:
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Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
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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, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
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Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
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Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more information, refer to the "Recommended lubricants and capacities" section in chapter 2). If the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.
When engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine Oil Pressure warning light will illuminate. In addition, the enhanced engine protection system which limits engine power will be activated. If the engine oil pressure is restored, the Engine Oil Pressure warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off.
However, when the engine oil pressure is restored, the warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off after the engine is restarted.
If the engine is not stopped immediately after the Engine Oil Pressure warning light is illuminated, severe damage could occur.
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Refuel the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below "E" may cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.
This indicator light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain.
If the MIL warning light remains illuminated while driving, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
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Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control system that may affect drivability and/or fuel economy.
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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates, catalytic converter damage is possible that may result in loss of engine power.
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If the enhanced engine protection system becomes activated due to lack of engine oil, engine power will be limited. If such condition continues repeatedly, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will illuminate.
This warning light illuminates:
When accumulated soot reaches a certain amount. It may turn off after driving the vehicle at more than 80 km/h (50 mph) for about 30 minutes (above 3rd gear with 1500-4000 engine RPM).
If this warning light blinks and a message appears on the cluster, we recommend that the GPF system be checked by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
If you continue to drive with the GPF warning light blinking for a long time, the GPF system may be damaged and the fuel consumption may increase.
This warning light illuminates:
If a malfunction is detected in any of the following:
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped)
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped)
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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped)
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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped)
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LED headlamp malfunction
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High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
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Smart Cruise Control malfunction (if equipped)
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Smart Cruise Control radar blocked (if equipped)
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
If the issue is resolved, the Master warning light turns off.
This warning light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Whenever there is a malfunction with EPB.
If the EPB warning light remains illuminated while driving, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
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.
This warning light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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When one or more tires are significantly underinflated. (The location of the under-inflated tire appears on the cluster display.)
For more information, refer to the "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" section in chapter 8.
This warning light remains ON after blinking for about 60 seconds, or repeatedly blinks ON and OFF at 3 second intervals:
When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.
If this occurs, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.
For more information, refer to the "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" section in chapter 8.
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The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.
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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.
This warning light illuminates:
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When the Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Yellow: When Forward Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when the Forward Safety is set, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This warning light blinks:
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Red: When Forward Safety or Forward Cross-Traffic Safety function is operating.
For more information, refer to the "Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)" section in chapter 7.
This warning light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position, the yellow warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Continuously Yellow: When Forward/Side Safety is deselected or Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is disabled or a malfunction is detected.
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Blinking Red: When Forward/Side Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating.
If the yellow warning light is still on even after removing foreign material from the front of the sensors after Forward Safety is set, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the "Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)" section in chapter 7.
This indicator light illuminates:
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Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.
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Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.
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Yellow: When Lane Safety is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Lane Safety is set, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the "Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)" section in chapter 7.
This indicator light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Yellow: When Driver Attention Warning is disabled or a malfunction is detected.
If the yellow indicator light remains on after the front view camera has been uncovered or unblocked, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This indicator light blinks:
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Yellow: When Driver Attention Warning recommends to take a break.
For more information, refer to the "Driver Attention Warning (DAW)" section in chapter 7.
This warning light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Red: When Forward Attention Warning is disabled or a malfunction is detected.
If the red warning light remains on after the in-cabin camera has been uncovered or unblocked, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This warning light blinks:
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Red: When Forward Attention Warning warns the driver to keep eyes on the road.
For more information, refer to the "Forward Attention Warning (FAW)" section in chapter 7.
This indicator light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Yellow: When Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is off, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
If the yellow indicator light remains on after the front view camera has been uncovered or unblocked, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the "Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)" section in chapter 7.
This indicator light illuminates:
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Green: When Lane Following Assist is operating.
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Gray: When Lane Following Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.
This indicator light blinks:
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White: When the steering wheel assist is cancelled.
For more information, refer to the "Lane Following Assist (LFA)" section in chapter 7.
This warning light blinks:
When you drive the vehicle more than 120 km/h.
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This is to prevent you from over speeding.
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The over speed warning chime also sounds for about 5 seconds.
This warning light illuminates:
Whenever a malfunction with the AWD system is detected.
If this occurs, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the "All Wheel Drive (AWD)" section in chapter 6.
This warning light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Whenever a malfunction with the Intelligent Front-Lighting System is detected.
If this occurs, drive your vehicle to the nearest safe location, and turn the engine off and restart the engine. If the warning light remains on, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This warning light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Whenever there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp.
If the LED headlamp warning light remains illuminated while driving, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
Driving with the LED headlamp warning light on may reduce LED headlamp life.
This warning light illuminates:
To warn the driver the road may be icy.
When the outside temperature on the outside temperature gauge is below 4 °C (40 °F), a single chime sounds, both the outside temperature gauge and Icy Road Warning indicator blink several times and then illuminates.
You can activate or deactivate the Icy Road Warning function from the Settings menu in the infotainment system. Select:
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Setup > Vehicle > Cluster > Content Selection > Icy Road Warning
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If the Icy Road warning light appears while driving, avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking, or sharp turning.
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The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
This indicator light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Whenever there is a malfunction with ESC system.
If this occurs, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This indicator light blinks:
While ESC is operating.
For more information, refer to the "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" section in chapter 6.
This indicator light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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When you deactivate ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more information, refer to the "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" section in chapter 6.
This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC or ON position.
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At this time, you can start the engine.
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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, 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 Engine Start/Stop button is ON, but the vehicle cannot detect the smart key.
If this occurs, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This indicator light blinks:
Whenever there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
If this occurs, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This indicator light illuminates:
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White: When the ISG system is in the standby mode.
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Green: When the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.
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Yellow: When there is a problem with the ISG system. We recommend that you contact an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the "Idle Stop and Go (ISG)" section in chapter 6.
When the ISG system automatically starts the engine, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, MDPS or Parking brake warning light) may turn on for a few seconds because of a low battery voltage but not a system malfunction.
This indicator light illuminates:
When any door or tailgate is left open.
Before driving the vehicle, confirm the door and tailgate are fully closed.
The 12 V battery may discharge if you leave the vehicle with the Door Open indicator light illuminated.
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal lever.
If any of the following occur, there may be a malfunction with the turn signal system.
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The turn signal indicator light illuminates but does not blink.
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The turn signal indicator light blinks rapidly.
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The turn signal indicator light does not illuminate at all.
If any of these conditions occur, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
This indicator light illuminates:
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When the headlamps are on and the turn signal lever is moved to the high beam position.
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When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlamps are on.
This indicator light illuminates:
When the position lamps or headlamps are on.
This indicator light illuminates:
When the rear fog lamps are on.
This indicator light illuminates:
When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO position.
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White: When High Beam Assist is ready to operate.
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Green: When High Beam Assist is operating.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist switches the high beam to low beam automatically.
For more information, refer to the "High Beam Assist (HBA)" section in chapter 5.
This indicator light illuminates:
When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO position.
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White: When Intelligent Front-Lighting system is ready to operate.
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Green: When Intelligent Front-Lighting system is operating.
If your vehicle detect oncoming or preceding vehicles, the Intelligent Front-Lighting system partially turns off the high beam LED lamps.
For more information, refer to the "Intelligent Front-lighting System (IFS)" section in chapter 5.
This indicator light illuminates:
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When the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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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, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the "Downhill Brake Control (DBC)" section in chapter 6.
This indicator light illuminates:
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White: When you activate Auto Hold by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch.
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Green: When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with Auto Hold activated.
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Yellow: Whenever a malfunction with the Auto Hold is detected.
If the AUTO HOLD indicator light remains yellow while driving, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
For more information, refer to the "Auto Hold" section in chapter 6.
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control system is enabled.
For more information, refer to the "Cruise Control (CC)" section in chapter 7.
This indicator light illuminates:
When the speed limiter is enabled.
For more information, refer to the "Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)" section in chapter 7.