• 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 ESC system.

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

Whilst the ESC is operating.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

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

* For more details, refer to More Details.

• When the vehicle detects the immobiliser in your key properly whilst the ignition switch is ON.

  • At this time, you can start the engine.

  • The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

• When there is a malfunction with the immobiliser system.

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

• When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly whilst the ENGINE START/STOP Button is ACC or ON.

  • At this time, you can start the engine.

  • The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

• When the smart key is not in the vehicle.

  • At this time, you can not start the engine.

• When the vehicle can not detect the smart key which is in the vehicle whilst the ENGINE START/STOP Button is ON.

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

• When the battery of the smart key is weak.

  • At this time, you can not start the engine. However, you can start the engine if you press the ENGINE START/STOP Button with the smart key. (For more details, refer to More Details).

• When there is a malfunction with the immobiliser system.

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

• When you turn the turn signal light on.

If any of the following occurs, there may a malfunction with the turn signal system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

• The indicator light does not blink but illuminates.

• The indicator light blinks more rapidly.

• The indicator light does not illuminate at all.

• When the headlights are on and in the high beam position.

• When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.

• When the tail lights or headlights are on.

• When the front fog lights are on.

• When the engine is being preheated with the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button in the ON position.

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

  • The illumination time varies with the engine coolant temperature, air temperature, and battery condition.

If the indicator light remains on or blinks after the engine has warmed up or whilst driving, there may a malfunction with the engine preheating system.

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

Notice

Engine Preheating

If the engine does not start within 10 seconds after the preheating is completed, set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the LOCK or OFF position for 10 seconds and then to the ON position in order to preheat the engine again.

• When the cruise control system is enabled.

* For more details, refer to More Details.