Warning Lights

✽ NOTICE - Warning Lights

Make sure all warning lights turn off after starting the engine. If any light remains on, it indicates a condition that requires attention.

Airbag Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - The light illuminates for approximately 6 seconds, then goes off.
• If there is a malfunction with the SRS.
  In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Seat Belt Reminder Light

• This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.

Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - The light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.
• If the parking brake is applied, the warning light will remain on.
• When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
  - If the warning light comes on with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop the vehicle.

2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and top up the fluid as necessary (Refer to "Brake Fluid" in Chapter 7).

Then, check all brake system components for fluid leakage. If leaks are still present, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not function properly, do not drive the vehicle.

In this case, have your vehicle towed to an authorized Kia dealer and inspected.

Dual Diagonal Brake System

Your vehicle is equipped with a dual diagonal brake system. 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, a longer than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the vehicle.

In addition, the vehicle will not stop as quickly with only part of the brake system working.

If the brakes fail while driving, shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Driving with the warning light on is dangerous. If the brake warning light remains on after the parking brake is released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• 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 ABS, the warning light will remain on. The brake system will function without the anti-lock braking system.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light

These two warning lights illuminate at the same time when driving:

• When the ABS and the conventional brake system may not be operating normally.

In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING! Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light

When both the ABS and the parking brake/brake fluid warning lights are on, the brake system will not function normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking, thereby increasing the risk of an accident and injury. In this case, avoid driving at high speeds and sudden braking. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

✽ NOTICE - Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light

When the ABS warning light or both the ABS and parking brake and brake fluid warning lights are on, the speedometer, odometer, or trip meter may not operate. In addition, the EPS warning light may come on and steering wheel effort may increase or decrease.

It is recommended that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the ENGINE START/STOP button is turned on, the warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and turns off automatically if there is no problem.
• If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a problem with the electric power steering system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

This indicator light illuminates:

• When you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - The light remains on until the engine is started.
• If there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING! Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

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

CAUTION - Catalytic Converter Damage

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is on, there is potential for damage to the catalytic converter, which may result in loss of engine power.

In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Charging System Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - The light remains on until the engine is started.
• If there is a malfunction with either the alternator or the electrical charging system.

If there is a malfunction in either the alternator or the electrical charging system:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop the vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.

If the belt is adjusted correctly, there may be a problem in the charging system.

In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - The light remains on until the engine is started.
• When the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop the vehicle.

2. Turn off the engine and check the engine oil level (Refer to "Engine Oil" in chapter 7 for details). If the level is low, add oil as necessary.

If the warning light remains on after adding oil, or if oil is not available, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION - Engine Overheating

Do not continue driving with the engine overheated. Otherwise, the engine may be damaged.

CAUTION - Engine Damage

If the engine is not stopped immediately when the engine oil pressure warning light illuminates and remains on while the engine is running, serious engine damage may result.

If the warning light remains on while the engine is running, it indicates that serious engine damage or a malfunction may have occurred. In this case,

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

2. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, add engine oil to the proper level.

3. Restart the engine. If the warning light remains on after the engine starts, turn off the engine immediately. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the fuel tank is almost empty.

If the fuel tank is almost empty:

• Refuel as soon as possible.

CAUTION - Low Fuel Level

Driving with the low fuel warning light on, or with the fuel level below "E", may cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter (if equipped).

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - The light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then goes off.
• When one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated.

This warning light remains on after flashing for approximately 70 seconds, or repeats flashing at intervals of approximately 4 seconds:

• When there is a TPMS malfunction.

In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING — EPB Low Tire Pressure

• Significantly low tire pressure makes the vehicle unstable and may contribute to loss of vehicle control and increased braking distances.
• Continued driving with low tire pressure will cause the tires to overheat and fail.

• The TPMS cannot warn you of a serious and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.
• If you notice the vehicle becoming unstable, immediately release the accelerator pedal, apply the brake gradually with light force, and slowly move to a safe place off the road.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• 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 EPB.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

✽ NOTICE - Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light may illuminate when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light illuminates to indicate that ESC is not operating normally (this does not indicate a malfunction of the EPB).

Master Warning Light

This warning light informs the driver of the following situations:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Radar Blocked
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning Malfunction
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning Radar Blocked
• High Beam Assist Malfunction
• LED Headlamp Malfunction
• Lamp Malfunction
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Malfunction
• Smart Cruise Control Malfunction
• Smart Cruise Control Radar Blocked, etc.

The master warning light illuminates when more than one of the above warning situations occurs. When the warning situation is resolved, the master warning light will turn off.

This indicator light illuminates:

• 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 LED headlamp.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

✽ NOTICE

Continuous driving with the LED headlamp warning light on may reduce the life of the LED headlamp (low beam).

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

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

Icy Road Warning Light

This warning light is designed to alert the driver that the road may be icy.

When the following conditions occur, the warning light (including the outside temperature sensor) flashes and then illuminates, and a warning chime sounds once.

- The outside temperature sensor detects a temperature below approximately 39°F (4°C).

You can activate or deactivate the Black Ice Warning function by selecting Settings ® Cluster ® Content. Select ® Black Ice Warning from the settings menu on the infotainment system display screen.

✽ NOTICE

If the black ice warning light illuminates while driving, you should drive more carefully and calmly, avoiding excessive speed, rapid acceleration, sudden braking, or sharp turns, etc.