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.

* 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

  • 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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

  • This indicator light comes on after the ignition key is turned to the ON position and then goes out after approximately 3 seconds.

• When there is a malfunction with the EPS.

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

• 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.

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.

• When you set the ignition switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

  • The malfunction indicator light illuminates 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 authorized Kia dealer.

Notice

Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)

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

Caution

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power.

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.

Notice

Petrol engine

If the oil pressure lowers due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the engine oil pressure warning light turns on and an enhanced engine protection system that limits the engine's power is activated. After that, engine warning light turns on if driving repeatedly and continuously.

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.

• 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.

  • 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 "Engine oil and filter (for petrol)" on page 8-19 an d "Engine oil (for diesel)" on page 8-22). 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 an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.

• 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.

When 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)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

Diesel engine with DPF (if equipped)

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.

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

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

  • The vehicle should be driven for more than 30 minutes at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and faster.

  • Ensure the following conditions are all met: safe road conditions, transmission 3rd gear or above, and engine speed of 1,500 - 4,000 rpm.

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

Caution

Petrol engine with PPF (if equipped)

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

• 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.

• 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.