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Warning lights

The warning light indicates situations that require the driver to pay attention.

Notice

Warning 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.

Air bag warning light

This warning light illuminates:

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

    • It illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off.

  • When there is a malfunction with the SRS.

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

Seat belt warning light

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

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Parking brake & brake fluid warning light

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

    • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds

    • It remains on if the parking brake is applied.

  • When the parking brake is applied.

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

    • If the warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:
  1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

  2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to More Details). Then check all brake components for fluid leaks. If any leak on the brake system is still found, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle.

    In this case, have the vehicle towed to a professional workshop and inspected. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

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.

If the brakes fail whilst you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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 illuminates 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 to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

    • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • When there is a malfunction with the EPB.

    In this case, you should have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Notice

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light

The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light may illuminate when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light comes on to indicate that the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

    • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • When there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system).

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

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light

These two warning lights illuminate at the same time whilst driving:
  • When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally.

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

Warning

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.

Have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Notice

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.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible.

Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Charging System Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

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

  2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.

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

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

    • It remains on until the engine is started.

Caution

Diesel Engine

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) blinks, some error related to the injection quantity adjustment occurs which could result in loss of engine power, combustion noise and poor emission.

In this case, have the engine control system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Engine oil pressure warning light

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

    • It remains on until the engine is started.

  • When the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

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

  2. 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 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 to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Caution

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

  • If the engine does not stop immediately after the Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light is illuminated, severe damage could result.

  • If the warning light stays on whilst the engine is running, it indicates that there may be serious engine damage or malfunction. In this case,

    1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

    2. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engine oil to the proper level.

    3. Start the engine again. If the warning light stays on after the engine is started, turn the engine off immediately. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel Engine)

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

    • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • When water has accumulated inside the fuel filter. In this case, remove the water from the fuel filter.

* For more details, refer to More Details

Caution

Fuel Filter Warning Light

  • When the Fuel Filter Warning Light illuminates, engine power (vehicle speed & idle speed) may decrease.

  • If you keep driving with the 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 to visit an authorised Kia dealer/ service partner.

Low Fuel Level Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

When the fuel tank is nearly empty.

If the fuel tank is nearly empty:

Add fuel as soon as possible.

Caution

Low Fuel Level

Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below "E" can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter. (if equipped)

Low Tyre Pressure Warning Light (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

    • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • When one or more of your tyres are significantly under inflated. (The location of the underinflated tyres are displayed on the LCD display).

* For more details, refer to More Details.

This warning light remains on after blinking for approximately 60 seconds or repeats blinking on and off at the intervals of approximately 3 seconds:
  • When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.

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

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Warning

Low tyre pressure

  • Significantly low tyre pressure makes the vehicle unstable and can contribute to loss of vehicle control and increased braking distances.

  • Continued driving or low pressure tyres will cause the tyres to overheat and fail.

Warning

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.

Master warning light

This indicator light illuminates:
  • This warning light informs the driver the following situations

    • LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped)

    • Lamp malfunction

To identify the details of the warning look at the LCD display.

If the warning situation is solved, the master warning light will turn off.

Exhaust system (DPF) warning light (for diesel engine) (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

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

  • When this warning light illuminates, it may turn off after driving the vehicle:

    • at more than 60 km/h (37 mph), or

    • at more than 2nd gear with 1500 ~ 2000 engine 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 DPF system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Caution

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.

SCR warning light

This warning light illuminates:
  • When the urea solution tank is nearly empty.

If the urea solution tank is nearly empty:
  • Refill urea solution as soon as possible.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

LED headlamp warning light (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

    • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp.

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

This warning light blinks:
  • When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part.

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