Immobilizer Indicator Light (with Smart Key)

This indicator light stays on for up to 30 seconds:

• When the vehicle correctly detects the smart key inside the vehicle with the engine start/stop button in the ACC or ON position.
- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator goes off after the engine starts.

This indicator flashes for several seconds:

• When the smart key is not inside the vehicle.
- At this time, the engine cannot be started.

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, we recommend that you have the vehicle checked at an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator flashes:

• When the smart key battery is discharged.
  - At this time, the engine cannot be started. However, the engine can be started by pressing the engine start/stop button with the smart key. (For more details, see "Starting the Engine" in Chapter 6.)
• If there is a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
  In this case, we recommend that you have the vehicle checked at an authorized Kia dealer.