Hyundai Santa Cruz Warning Lights: What They Mean

Amber: check soon

Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light

Yellow means a malfunction in the Downhill Brake Control system; blinking means the system is operating.
What to do: For a malfunction, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 113

Other warnings and indicators

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light

Comes on briefly at ignition; staying on means an ABS malfunction, though the hydraulic brakes still work.
What to do: If it stays on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 104

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light

ABS and Parking Brake lights on together may indicate an EBD problem; brakes may not work normally in sudden braking.
What to do: Avoid high speed and abrupt braking; have it inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible. PDF page 104

Charging system warning light

There is a malfunction in the alternator or electrical charging system.
What to do: Drive carefully to a safe place, stop, turn engine off, check alternator belt; if light stays on, see a dealer. PDF page 105

Engine oil pressure warning light

Engine oil pressure is low; engine power may be limited and continued driving may cause engine failure.
What to do: Stop safely, turn engine off, check oil and add if low; if light stays on, see a dealer. PDF page 106

Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) warning light

Comes on briefly at ignition; staying on means a malfunction with the electric power steering.
What to do: If it stays on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 105

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Comes on briefly at ignition; staying on means a malfunction in the emission control system, engine or powertrain.
What to do: If it stays on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 106

Engine Oil Level Warning Light

The engine oil level should be checked.
What to do: Check the oil level as soon as possible and add specified oil as needed, not above the F mark. PDF page 105

Low Tire Pressure Telltale

One or more tires are significantly under-inflated; blinking then staying on indicates a TPMS malfunction.
What to do: Stop and check tires as soon as possible and inflate to proper pressure; see a dealer if malfunction persists. PDF page 514

Low fuel level warning light

The fuel tank is nearly empty.
What to do: Add fuel as soon as possible. PDF page 106

Icy road warning light

Outside temperature is below about 40°F (4°C), so the road may be icy.
What to do: Drive more attentively; avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning. PDF page 111

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light

Comes on briefly at ignition and when ESC is deactivated with the ESC OFF button. PDF page 111

Turn signal indicator light

Blinks when the turn signal is used; staying lit, rapid blinking, or not lighting suggests a turn signal malfunction.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 113

High beam indicator light

Headlights are on high beam or the lever is in Flash-to-Pass position. PDF page 113

Summarized in our own words from the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz 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.