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Warning and indicator lights

The warning light and indicator light indicate a situation where the driver should be careful and whether the various functions are activated.

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

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

    • It appears 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 appears 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. 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 appears 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.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light

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

This warning 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 EPB.

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

NOTICE

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light

The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light may appear 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).

Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light

This warning 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 EPS.

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

Charging system warning light

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

    • The malfunction indicator light appears 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.

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

NOTICE

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

NOTICE

If the enhanced engine protection system becomes activated due to lack of engine oil, engine power will be limited. If such condition continues repeatedly, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will appear.

CAUTION

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) appears, 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.

Engine oil pressure warning light

This warning light appears:
  • 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 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. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.

NOTICE
  • When the engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine Oil Pressure warning light will appear.

  • The enhanced engine protection system which limits engine power will be activated. When the engine oil pressure is restored, the Engine Oil Pressure warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off after the engine is restarted.

Low fuel level warning light

This warning light appears:
  • 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.

Master warning light

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

    • LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped)

    • High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)

    • Lamp malfunction, etc.

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.

*: if equipped

Low Tyre Pressure warning light (if equipped)

This warning 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 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 70 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 as soon as possible. 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.

Fuel filter warning light (Diesel Engine)

This warning 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 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 appears, 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.

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

This warning light appears:
  • When there is a malfunction with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) or Lean NOx Trap (LNT) system.

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

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

    • at more than 2nd gear with 1,500 ~ 2,500 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.

  • When the exhaust gas captures exhaust gases over certain amount or the LNT performance is degraded.

    • In this case, the warning light appears and the warning alarm sounds whilst displaying the warning message “Self Regeneration” on the LCD display. For more details, refer to More Details.

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.

SCR warning light (Diesel Engine)

This warning light appears:
  • 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 appears:
  • Once you set the 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 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.

Forward Safety warning light (if equipped)

The warning light illuminates:
  • 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.

  • Yellow: When Forward Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.

If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Forward Safety is set, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorised KIA dealer/service partner.

This warning light blinks:
  • Red: When Forward Safety function is operating.

For more details, refer to More Details.

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

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.

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)

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 blinks:
  • When the battery of the smart key is weak.

  • 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.

Door Ajar Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

When a door is not closed securely.

Trunk Open Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

When the trunk is not closed securely.

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

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.

Lane Safety indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
  • 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.

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

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

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

  • Yellow: When Lane Safety is disabled, or a malfunction is detected.

If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Lane Safety is set, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

The indicator light blinks:
  • Green: When Lane Keeping Assist is operating.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Light ON indicator light

This indicator light appears:
  • When the tail lights or headlights are on.

Glow indicator light (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 Control Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When Cruise Control is enabled.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Cruise SET Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When Cruise Control speed is set.

* 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.

Drive mode indicator light (NORMAL/ECO/SPORT) (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:
  • When you select each mode as drive mode.

For more details, refer to More Details.

Icy Road Warning Light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

This warning light is to warn the driver the road may be icy. When the temperature on the outside temperature gauge is approximately below 4ºC (39°F) the Icy Road Warning Light and Outside Temperature Gauge blinks and then appears. Also, the warning chime sounds 1 time.

Inattentive Driving Warning light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button 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.

Lane Following Assist indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

Lane Following Assist indicator will appear when you turn Lane Following Assist on by pressing Lane Driving Assist button.

If there is a problem with the function, the yellow Lane Following Assist indicator will appear.

* For more details, refer to More Details.