Vehicle Specifications

Indicator Light

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light

This indicator light comes on:

  • When you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
    - The light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then goes off.
  • If there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
    In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator flashes:

  • While the ESC is operating.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light

This indicator light comes on:

  • When you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
    - The light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then goes off.
  • When the ESC system is deactivated by pressing the ESC OFF button.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (with Smart Key)

This indicator illuminates for up to 30 seconds when:

• The vehicle correctly detects the Smart Key inside the vehicle while the ENGINE START/STOP button is in ACC or ON.

- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light turns off after starting the engine.

This indicator light flashes for several seconds:

• The Smart Key is not inside the vehicle.
- The engine cannot be started at this time.

This indicator illuminates for 2 seconds and then turns off when:
• The vehicle cannot detect the Smart Key inside the vehicle while the ENGINE START/STOP button is on. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator flashes:

  • When the Smart Key battery is weak.
    - The engine cannot be started at this time. However, you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button with the Smart Key. (For more details, refer to "Starting the Engine with the Smart Key" in chapter 5).
  • If there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Turn Signal Indicator Light

This indicator flashes:

• When you turn on the turn signal.

If any of the following events occur, there may be a malfunction in the turn signal system.

- The indicator does not flash but remains illuminated.
- The indicator flashes faster than normal.
- The indicator does not illuminate at all. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

High Beam Indicator Light

This indicator light comes on:

  • When the headlights are on and the high beam is selected.
  • When the turn signal lever is pulled to the Flash-to-Pass position.

High Beam Assist Indicator

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO position.
  • If your vehicle detects oncoming vehicles or vehicles ahead, High Beam Assist will automatically switch the high beams to low beams.

Light On Indicator Light

This indicator light comes on:

  • When the tail lights or headlights are on.

Low Beam Indicator Light

This indicator light comes on:

  • When the headlights are turned on.

AUTO HOLD Indicator Light

This indicator light comes on:

  • [White] When the automatic hold system is activated by pressing the AUTO HOLD button.
  • [Green] When you bring the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal with the Auto Hold system activated.
  • [Yellow] If there is a malfunction with the Auto Hold system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Lane Keeping Assist Indicator

This indicator light comes on:

  • [Green] When the system operating conditions are met.
  • [White] When the system operating conditions are not met.
  • [Yellow] If there is a malfunction with the Lane Keeping Assist system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING! Distracted Driving

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury, and death. The primary responsibility of the driver is the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and the use of any portable devices, other vehicle equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permitted by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.

Eco Mode Indicator Light

This indicator light comes on:

  • When the "ECO" mode is selected as the drive mode.

SPORT Mode Indicator Light

This indicator light comes on:

  • When the "SPORT" mode is selected as the drive mode.

SMART Mode Indicator Light

This indicator light comes on:

  • When the "SMART" mode is selected as the drive mode.

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