Hyundai Palisade Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Forward Attention Warning light

Red when Forward Attention Warning is disabled or malfunctioning; blinks red to warn the driver to keep eyes on the road.
What to do: If it stays on after the in-cabin camera is uncovered or unblocked, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer. PDF page 134

Amber: check soon

Emergency steering warning light

Yellow when Forward/Side Safety is deselected, FCA is disabled or a malfunction is detected; blinks red when FCA is operating.
What to do: If yellow stays on after clearing material from the sensors and reselecting Forward Safety, see a dealer soon. PDF page 133

Inattentive driving warning light

Yellow when Driver Attention Warning is disabled or malfunctioning; blinks yellow when the inattentive driving warning is operating.
What to do: If yellow stays on after the camera is uncovered or unblocked, have it inspected by a dealer. PDF page 134

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) indicator light

Yellow when ISLA is disabled, the front camera is blocked, or a malfunction is detected.
What to do: If yellow stays on after the camera is unblocked, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer. PDF page 134

Other warnings and indicators

Engine oil pressure warning light

Engine oil pressure is low; engine power may be limited by the enhanced engine protection system until pressure is restored and engine restarted.
What to do: Turn engine off, check oil level and add oil if low. If light stays on or no oil is available, have it inspected by a dealer. PDF page 130

Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) warning light

Comes on for about 3 seconds at start-up, and whenever the power steering has a malfunction.
What to do: If it stays on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 130

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Malfunction in the emission control system, engine or powertrain; driving with it on may damage emission parts or catalytic converter.
What to do: If it stays on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. PDF page 131

12 V Battery Charging system warning light

Malfunction in the alternator or electrical charging system.
What to do: Turn engine off and check the alternator belt for looseness or breakage. If light stays on while driving, see a dealer. PDF page 131

Low tire pressure warning light

One or more tires are significantly under-inflated; staying on after blinking about 60 seconds, or repeated blinking, indicates a TPMS malfunction.
What to do: For a TPMS malfunction, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. PDF page 131

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light

Comes on at start-up for about 3 seconds, and whenever there is an EPB malfunction.
What to do: If it stays on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 132

Master warning light

A malfunction in a listed system, such as FCA, BCA, exterior or LED lights, SCC, LFA, doors, low washer fluid, AWD or TPMS. PDF page 135

LED headlight warning light

Malfunction with an LED headlight, or blinking for a related part; may reduce LED headlight life.
What to do: If it stays on while driving, see a dealer; if blinking, have it inspected as soon as possible. PDF page 135

AWD warning light

Malfunction with the AWD system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible. PDF page 132

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light

Comes on when the ESC system malfunctions; blinks while ESC is operating.
What to do: If it indicates a malfunction, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. PDF page 136

Immobilizer indicator light

Shows smart key detection status; blinks if the key is not in the vehicle or the immobilizer malfunctions.
What to do: If the key is in the vehicle but not detected, or on malfunction, have it inspected by a dealer. PDF page 136

Low fuel level warning light

The fuel tank is nearly empty.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle as soon as possible. PDF page 130

AUTO HOLD indicator light

White when Auto Hold is activated, green when the vehicle is held stopped, yellow when a malfunction is detected.
What to do: If it stays yellow while driving, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer. PDF page 132

Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light

Green when DBC is activated, blinking green when operating; yellow when a malfunction is detected.
What to do: If yellow stays on, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer. PDF page 135

Lane Safety indicator light

Gray when LKA conditions are not met, green when met or operating, yellow when Lane Safety is deselected, disabled or malfunctioning.
What to do: If yellow stays on after the sensor is unblocked, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer. PDF page 133

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light

Comes on when you deactivate ESC with the ESC OFF button. PDF page 136

Icy road warning light

Warns that the road may be icy when outside temperature is below 40 °F (4 °C).
What to do: Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning. PDF page 137

Turn signal indicator light

Blinks when you operate the turn signal lever.
What to do: If it does not blink, blinks rapidly or does not illuminate, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer. PDF page 136

Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Hyundai Palisade owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.