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Warning and indicator lights

Once you set the vehicle to the ON position, the symbols shown below will light up. If these symbols remain on or malfunction, we recommend having the vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Symbol

Time

Notes

6 seconds

The airbag warning light appears for about 6 seconds and then turns off.

Continuously

  • There is a malfunction with the Safety Restraint System (SRS) airbag operation.

Continuously

Seat belt warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.

Refer to More Details.

3 seconds

Parking brake & brake fluid warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds.

Continuously

  • When the parking brake is applied.

  • When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.

3 seconds

The ABS warning light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

Continuously

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with the ABS.

Continuously

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light appears when there is a problem with the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system.

3 seconds

Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

Continuously

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with the electric power steering.

3 seconds

Charging system warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

Continuously

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system.

Continuously

Master warning light appears when there is a malfunction in various vehicle functions.

To identify the details of the warning, refer to the LCD display warning message.

3 seconds

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

Continuously

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain.

Continuously

Engine oil pressure warning light appears until the engine is started.

  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/SROP Button to the ON position.

    • It remains on until the engine is started.

  • When the engine oil pressure is low.

Continuously

  • When the fuel tank is nearly empty.

Continuously

  • When there is a malfunction with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)/Petrol Particulate Filter (PPF) system.

Continuously

  • When the urea solution tank is nearly empty.

Continuously

  • When the engine is being preheated.

  • The engine can be started after the glow indicator light goes off.

3 seconds

Fuel filter warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. (For diesel engine)

Continuously

  • When water has accumulated inside the fuel filter.

3 seconds

Low tyre pressure warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

Continuously

  • When one or more of your tyres are significantly underinflated.

Blinking

  • When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.

Refer to More Details.

3 seconds

LED headlight warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

Continuously

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with the LED headlight.

Blinking

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with a LED headlight related part.

Continuously

Icy road warning light and outside temperature gauge blinks and then appears. Also, the warning chime sounds 1 time.

3 seconds

Electronic Stability Control indicator light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

Continuously

  • Whenever there is a malfunction with ESC system.

3 seconds

The ESC OFF indicator light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

Continuously

  • When you deactivate ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.

Refer to More Details.

Continuously

When the vehicle detects the key in the vehicle in ACC/ON position

Blinking

When the key is not in the vehicle

Whenever there is a malfunction with the immobiliser system.

2 seconds

When the vehicle cannot detect the key.

Blinks

When the turn signal light is on

Continuously

When high-beam headlamps are on.

Continuously

When low-beam headlamps are on.

Continuously

When the light switch is in the ON position

Continuously

When the front fog lights are on.

3 seconds

Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

Continuously

  • When you activate the system by pressing the DBC button.

Refer to More Details.

ECO

SPORT

Continuously

When you select each mode as drive mode.

Refer to More Details.

5 seconds

Auto Stop indicator appears for approximately 5 seconds and then goes off.

Continuously

When the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.

Continuously

When a door is not closed securely

Continuously

When the tailgate is not closed securely

Continuously

When Cruise Control is enabled

Continuously

When Cruise Control speed is set

Blinks

When the smart key is not in the vehicle and any door is open with the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC or ON position

Blinks

When you drive the vehicle more than 120 km/h

NOTICE
  • Dual-diagonal braking system

    Your vehicle is equipped with dual diagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail.

    With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the vehicle. Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short a distance with only a portion of the brake system working.

  • Engine oil pressure warning light - When the engine oil pressure is low

    • Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

    • Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to More Details). If the level is low, add oil as required.

    • If the engine oil pressure warning light () remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.

  • Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light

    • Exhaust system (DPF) warning light may turn off after the vehicle speed is over approximately 60km/h (37 mph), or above 2nd gear with 1,500–2,500 rpm for a certain time (for about 25 minutes).

    • If this warning light blinks in spite of the procedure (at this time the LCD warning message will be displayed), have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Exhaust system (PPF) warning light

    • Exhaust system (PPF) warning light () may turn off after the vehicle speed is over approximately 80 km/h (50 mph), or above 3rd gear with 1,500–4,000 rpm for a certain time (approximately 30 minutes).

    • If this warning light blinks in spite of the procedure (at this time the LCD warning message will be displayed), have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING
  • Parking brake & brake fluid warning light

    • Driving the vehicle with a warning light ON is dangerous. If the parking brake & brake fluid warning light appears with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low.

    • In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) system warning light

    • When both ABS and parking brake & brake fluid warning lights are on, the brake system will not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.

    • In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking. We recommend you have the vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner as soon as possible.

  • Safe stopping

    • The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tyre damage caused by external factors.

    • 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.

CAUTION
  • Low fuel level warning light

    • Driving with the Low fuel level warning light on or with the fuel level below "E" can cause the engine to misfire.

  • Fuel filter warning light

    • When the fuel filter warning light appears, engine power (vehicle speed and idle speed) may decrease.

    • If you keep driving with the fuel filter warning light () on, engine parts (injector, common rail, high pressure fuel pump) may be damaged. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Exhaust system warning light

    • If you continue to drive with the exhaust system warning light () blinking for a long time, the system can be damaged and fuel consumption can worsen.

  • Diesel Engine with DPF

    If you continue to drive with the DPF warning light blinking for a long time, the DPF system can be damaged and fuel consumption can worsen.

NOTICE
  • Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the vehicle. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.

  • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

    • This indicator light appears when you set the vehicle to the ON position. The malfunction indicator light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

      Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

    • If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) appears, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power. In this case, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner as soon as possible.

    • Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control system which could affect drivability and/or fuel economy.

    • 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 (MIL) will appear. (For Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi engine)

  • Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) system warning light

    • 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 EPS warning light may appear and the steering effort may increase or decrease.

    • In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking. We recommend you have the vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner as soon as possible.

  • Continuous driving with the LED Headlight warning light on or blinking can reduce LED headlight life.

  • If the icy road warning light appears whilst driving, you should drive more attentively and safely refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.

  • Engine oil pressure warning light

    • When engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the engine oil pressure warning light () will appear.

    • For Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi engine, the enhanced engine protection system which limits engine power will be activated. When the engine oil pressure is restored, the warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off after the engine is restarted.