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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

The information provided may differ according to which functions are applicable to your vehicle.

Symbol	Time	Notes
	3 seconds	Power down indicator light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.
	Continuously	The high voltage battery level is too low or voltage is decreasing The temperature of the high voltage battery is too high or too low The temperature of the motor is high
	Continuously	Charging indicator light illuminates when charging the high voltage battery.
	Continuously	High voltage battery level warning light illuminates when the high voltage battery level is low. When the warning light turns ON, charge the battery immediately.
	3 seconds	Charging system warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with either the LDC (Low DC-DC converter) or electrical charging system.
	Continuously	Seat belt warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened. Refer to More Details.
	6 seconds	The air bag warning light illuminates for about 6 seconds and then turns off.
	Continuously	There is a malfunction with the Safety Restraint System (SRS) air bag operation.
	3 seconds	Parking brake & brake fluid warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.
	Continuously	Red: When the parking brake is applied. Red: When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low. Red: When the regenerative brake does not operate. Yellow: Regenerative brake warning light illuminates when the regenerative brake does not operate and the brake does not perform well.
	3 seconds	The ABS warning light illuminates 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 illuminates when there is a problem with the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system.
	3 seconds	Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the electric power steering.
	Continuously	Master warning light illuminates when there is a malfunction in various vehicle functions. To identify the details of the warning, refer to the LCD display warning message.
EPB	3 seconds	Electronic Parking Brake EPB warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
EPB	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the Electronic Parking Brake EPB
	3 seconds	Low tire pressure warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated.
	Blinking	When there is a malfunction with the TPMS. Refer to More Details.
	3 seconds	Forward Safety warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Refer to More Details.
	Continuously	Lane safety indicator light illuminates: Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied. White: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied. Yellow: Whenever there is a malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist. Refer to More Details.
	Continuously	Lane Following Assist indicator light illuminates: Green: When Lane Following Assist is activated Gray: When Lane Following Assist operating conditions are not satisfied Yellow: Whenever there is a malfunction with Lane Following Assist Refer to More Details.
	Continuously	Highway Lane Change Assist indicator light illuminates: Green: When Highway Lane Change Assist is ready for operation. Grey: When Highway Lane Change Assist is in standby. Refer to More Details.
	Blinking	Green: When Highway Lane Change Assist is operating. White: When Highway Lane Change Assist is canceled. Refer to More Details.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the 4WD system. Refer to More Details.
	3 seconds	LED headlight warning light illuminates 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 illuminates. Also, the warning chime sounds 1 time.
	3 seconds	Electronic Stability Control indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with ESC system.
	3 seconds	The ESC OFF indicator light illuminates 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 smart key in the vehicle in ACC/ON position
	Blinking	When the key is not in the vehicle Whenever there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
	2 seconds	When the vehicle cannot detect the smart 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 rear fog lights are on.
	Continuously	When High Beam Assist or Intelligent Front-Lighting System is activated.
AUTO HOLD	Continuously	When AUTO HOLD is activated.
READY	Continuously	Ready indicator illuminates when the vehicle is ready to be driven.
	Off	Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred.
	Blinking	Emergency driving, there is a problem with the system.
	3 seconds	Service warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	When there is a problem with related parts of the electric vehicle control system, such as sensors, etc.
AFS	3 seconds	Intelligent Front-Lighting System warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
AFS	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with Intelligent Front-Lighting System. Refer to More Details.
SOS	3 seconds	SOS warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
SOS	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the eCall system. Refer to More Details More Details or More Details.
ECO SPORT SNOW GT MY	Continuously	When you select each mode as drive mode. Refer to More Details.
	Blinking	Overspeed warning light blinks when you drive the vehicle more than 120 km/h. The overspeed warning chime also sound for approximately 5 seconds.
	Continuously	When Battery Conditioning Mode is activated. Refer to More Details.

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.
Ready Indicator READY

When the ready indicator goes OFF or blinks, there is a problem with the system. In this case, Kia recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorized 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 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 visiting an authorized 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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner as soon as possible.
Safe stopping
- The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire 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.

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.
Power down indicator light
- Do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly when the power down indicator light is ON.
  
  When the power is limited for the safety of the high-powered parts of an electric vehicle, the power down indicator light illuminates. Your vehicle may not be driven, or may roll back on a slope with the indicator light ON.
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 illuminate 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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner as soon as possible.
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).
Continuous driving with the LED Headlight warning light on or blinking can reduce LED headlight life.
If the icy road warning light appears while driving, you should drive more attentively and safely refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.