Red Dashboard Warning Lights = Urgent Service Needed

A red light on your dashboard indicates that you should schedule emergency service to take care of a severe problem with your vehicle’s systems.

Brake System Warning Light 

• What Does a Brake System Warning Look Like?: An exclamation point in a circle with a second set of lines around it / the word ‘BRAKE’ written in capital letters. 
• What Does a Brake System Warning Light Mean?: A Brake System warning light means one of two things: either you are driving with the parking brake engaged, or your vehicle’s brake system needs immediate attention. 

Engine Oil Level/Pressure Warning Light

• What Does an Engine Oil Level/OilPressure Warning Light Look Like?: An oil can with oil dripping from the spout.

• What Does an Engine Oil Level/Oil Pressure Warning Light Mean?: The Engine Oil Pressure warning light indicates that your vehicle is in need of an oil change/top-up, or that its oil pump isn’t distributing enough oil to your engine’s components and is in need of repair.

Engine Temperature Warning Light

• What Does an Engine Temperature Warning Light Look Like?: A thermometer with wavy lines coming out of it.

• What Does an Engine Temperature Warning Light Mean?: The Engine Temperature warning light means that your engine is in danger of overheating. Find somewhere safe to park, shut the engine off, and then seek emergency roadside assistance.

Battery Warning Light

• What Does a Battery Warning Light Look Like?: A car battery outline with ‘-’ and ‘+’ symbols inside.

• What Does a Battery Warning Light Mean?: The Battery Warning Light indicates a severe charging issue or a worn-out alternator, and means your vehicle is in danger of shutting off. Stop driving as soon as possible, find a place to park, and seek emergency service assistance. 

Airbag Warning Light

• What Does an Airbag Warning Light Look Like?: A person seated with a circle above them to represent an activated airbag.

• What Does an Airbag Warning Light Mean?: An illuminated Airbag warning light indicates a problem with your airbag or SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). If left unchecked, your airbags may not deploy properly if you are involved in an accident.

Power Steering Warning Light

• What Does a Power Steering Warning Light Look Like?: A steering wheel accompanied by an exclamation point. Can be red or amber/yellow.

• What Does a Power Steering Warning Light Mean?: A red Power Steering warning light indicates a total loss of power or severe malfunction with your steering system. An amber/yellow Power Steering Warning Light warns that power steering fluid levels are low. 

Transmission Warning Light

• What Does a Transmission Warning Light Look Like?: An exclamation point inside a gear.

• What Does a Transmission Warning Light Mean?: A Transmission Warning light warns that your vehicle’s transmission system is overheating. Stop driving as soon as possible and seek immediate service attention. 

Red Safety Reminders: Seatbelt & Door Open Dashboard Warning Lights:

In addition to urgent service warning lights, you’re likely to see two red safety reminders that ensure everyone is buckled in and secure before you set off: 

• Seatbelt Reminder Warning Light: An image of a person wearing a seatbelt.

• Door Open Warning Light: A top-down view of a car with its door open, or a side view of a car with its hood/trunk open.

Yellow/Amber Dashboard Warning Lights: Service Needed Soon

You might have noticed this with the Power Steering Warning light we explained above, but some warning lights can appear in yellow/amber. When you see one of these, you don’t necessarily need to pull off the road and seek roadside assistance like you do with a red light, but you should schedule service as soon as you can:

• What Does a Check Engine Warning Light Look Like?: A yellow/amber light that looks like an engine with a lightning bolt or the word ‘CHECK’ indicates an issue with your engine. Bring your vehicle to Calgary Hyundai for an engine inspection.

• What Does a Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light Look Like?: An exclamation point inside of a semi-circle means that your tire pressure has fallen or risen beyond a safe threshold.

• What Does an Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Look Like?: If you see a circle with the letters ‘ABS’ inside, it means that your Anti-Lock Braking System is malfunctioning. 

• What Does a Traction Control System Warning Light Look Like?: A car with wavy lines beneath the wheels means that your Hyundai’s traction control system is malfunctioning, impacting your grip on slippery road surfaces.

• What Does a Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Look Like?: Low washer fluid is indicated by a windshield with a dotted line up the middle. Schedule an appointment to have your washer fluid reservoir refilled as soon as possible.

• What Does a Pre-Collision System Warning Light Look Like?: If you see an image of two cars colliding, it points to an issue with your ADAS systems. Seek service attention as soon as possible to restore your alerts to good working order. 

• What Does a Low Fuel Indicator Light Look Like?: When your Hyundai runs low on fuel, a gas pump symbol will appear on your dashboard to let you know it’s time for a refill. 
• What Does a Lane Departure Warning Light Look Like?: Lane drift is indicated by a car with dotted lines on either side. Steer your vehicle safely back into the lane boundaries to resolve the issue.