LCD Display Messages
Door, Hood, or Trunk Open

• This warning is displayed to indicate which door, hood or trunk is open.
Sunroof Open

• This warning is displayed if you turn off the engine when the sunroof is open.
Light Mode

• This indicator shows which exterior light is selected with the lighting control.
Wiper Mode

• This indicator shows which wiper speed is selected with the wiper control.
Engine Overheated
• This warning message illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C).
This means the engine is overheated and may be damaged.
Turn the FUSE SWITCH on.
- This warning message illuminates if a fuse is blown.
- This means you must turn the fuse on.
Shift to P
- This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without the shift lever in the P (Park) position. If the driver's door is opened with the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC or ON position and the shift lever is not in the P (Park) position, the above message appears.
- At this time, the ENGINE START/STOP button switches to the ACC position (if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button again, it will switch to the ON position).
Low Key Battery
• This warning message illuminates if the smart key battery is discharged when the ENGINE START/STOP button is changed to the OFF position.
Press the START button while turning the steering wheel
• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel is not unlocked normally when the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed.
• This means you must press the ENGINE START/STOP button while turning the steering wheel to the right and left.
Press the brake pedal to start the engine
• This warning message illuminates if the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed twice to the ACC position without pressing the brake pedal.
• This means you must depress the brake pedal to start the engine.
Key Not in Vehicle
• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle when the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed.
• This means you must always keep the smart key with you.
Key Not Detected
• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected when the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed.
Key Not Detected
• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected when the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed.
Press the START button again
• This warning message illuminates if you cannot operate the ENGINE START/STOP button due to a problem with the ENGINE START/STOP button system.
• This means you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button again.
• If the warning illuminates every time you press the ENGINE START/STOP button, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Press the START button with the key
• This warning message illuminates if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the "Key Not Detected" warning message is illuminated.
• At this time, the immobilizer indicator light flashes.
Check the BRAKE SWITCH fuse.
• This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is blown.
• This means you must replace the fuse with a new one. If this is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing and holding the ENGINE START/STOP button for 10 seconds in the ACC position.
Shift to P or N to start the engine
• This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with the shift lever not in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
✽ NOTICE
You can start the engine with the shift lever in N (Neutral). However, for your safety, we recommend that you start the engine with the shift lever in P (Park).
Low Washer Fluid
• This warning message illuminates if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is almost empty.
• This means you must refill the washer fluid.
Low Fuel
• This warning message illuminates if the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel warning light illuminates, refuel as soon as possible.
Device in the Wireless Charger
• These warning messages illuminate when the vehicle ignition is turned OFF and the smartphone is on the wireless charging pad in either of the following situations.
1. When the driver's or passenger's door is open.
2. When one minute has passed after the ignition was turned OFF (and the door has not been opened for more than one minute).
Check Headlamp LED
This warning message illuminates if the headlight does not turn on normally when you try to turn on the headlights. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Battery Discharge Due to External Electrical Devices
The vehicle may detect battery self-discharge caused by an overcurrent created by unauthorized electrical devices, such as a dash cam (video recorder) installed while parked.
If the warning remains on even after external electrical devices are removed, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Test yourself
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