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Indicator lights

Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light

This indicator light appears:

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

    • It appears 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.

This indicator light blinks:

Whilst the ESC is operating.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Electronic stability control (ESC) OFF indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

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

    • It appears 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.

Auto stop indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

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

  • When the automatic starting occurs, the auto stop indicator on the cluster will blink for 5 seconds.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

NOTICE

When the engine automatically starts by the ISG system, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, MDPS or Parking brake warning light) may turn on for a few seconds. This happens because of the low battery voltage. It does not mean the system is malfunctioning.

Immobiliser Indicator Light (Without Smart Key) (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • 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.

This indicator light blinks:

  • 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.

Immobiliser Indicator Light (With Smart Key) (if equipped)

This indicator light appears for up to 30 seconds:

  • 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.

This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:

  • When the smart key is not in the vehicle.

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

This indicator light appears for 2 seconds and goes off:

  • 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.

This indicator light blinks:

  • 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.

Turn signal indicator light

This indicator light blinks:

  • 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 appears.

  • The indicator light blinks more rapidly.

  • The indicator light does not appear at all.

Low beam indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • When the headlights are on.

High beam indicator light

This indicator light appears:

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

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

High Beam Assist indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position.

  • If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist will switch the high beam to low beam automatically.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Lane Safety indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.

  • Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.

  • Yellow: Whenever there is a malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist.

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.

Driver Attention Warning light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the ignition switch is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • Yellow: When Driver Attention Warning is disabled or a malfunction is detected. If the yellow indicator light remains on after the front view camera has been uncovered or unblocked, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:

  • Yellow: Driver Attention Warning recommends to take a break.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Light ON indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • When the tail lights or headlights are on.

Front fog indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • When the front fog lights are on.

Rear fog indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • When the rear fog lights are on.

Glow Indicator Light (for diesel engine)

This indicator light appears:

  • 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.

Cruise indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • When Cruise Control is enabled.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

AUTO HOLD indicator light (AUTO HOLD) (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • White: When you activate the auto hold system by pressing the AUTO HOLD button.

  • Green: When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with the auto hold system activated.

  • Yellow: When there is a malfunction with the auto hold system.

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

* For more details, refer to More Details.