Warning Lights

✽ NOTICE - Warning Lights

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

Airbag Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• After you set the ignition key or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, the light illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off.
• Indicates a malfunction in the SRS. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Seat Belt Reminder Light

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

Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• After you set the ignition key or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, the light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds. It remains on if the parking brake is engaged.
• When the parking brake is applied.
• Indicates that the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low. If the warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:

1. Carefully drive to the nearest safe place and stop the vehicle.

2. With the engine off, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required.

Then, check all brake system components for fluid leaks. If there is a leak in the brake system, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not function properly, do not drive the vehicle.

In this case, tow the vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer for inspection.

Dual Diagonal Brake System

Your vehicle is equipped with a diagonal dual brake system. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems fails.

When only one of the dual systems is operating, the pedal travel is longer than normal and more force on the pedal is required to stop the vehicle.

In addition, the vehicle will not stop in as short a distance unless the entire brake system is working.

If the brakes fail while driving, downshift to a lower gear to slow the vehicle, stop the engine, and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

WARNING - Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Light

Driving with the warning light on is dangerous. If the parking brake and brake fluid warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• After you set the ignition key or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, the light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• Indicates a malfunction in the ABS (the normal brake system operates without anti-lock braking assistance). 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 simultaneously while driving:

When the ABS and the normal brake system may not operate normally.

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

WARNING - Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Warning Light

When the ABS and parking brake and brake fluid warning lights are all on, the system will not operate normally, and you may encounter an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking. In this case, avoid 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 the ABS and parking brake and brake fluid warning lights, are on, the speedometer, odometer or trip odometer may not operate. Also, the EPS warning light may illuminate, and steering wheel effort may increase or decrease. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

• After you set the ignition key or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, it remains on until the engine is started.
• Indicates a malfunction in the EPS. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

This indicator light illuminates:

• After you set the ignition key or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, it remains on until the engine is started.
• Indicates a malfunction in the emission control system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

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

WARNING - Gasoline Engine

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates, there may be potential damage to the catalytic converter, which could lead to 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:

• After you turn the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, the light remains on until the engine is started.
• If there is a malfunction in the alternator or the electrical charging system.

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

1. Carefully drive to the nearest safe place and stop the vehicle.

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

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

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

Engine oil pressure warning lamp

This indicator light illuminates:

• After you set the ignition key or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, it remains on until the engine is started.
• When the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

1. Carefully drive to the nearest safe place and stop the vehicle.

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

If the warning light stays on after adding oil, or if there is no oil, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION - Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

• If the engine is not stopped immediately after the Engine Oil Pressure warning lamp illuminates, serious engine damage may result.
• If the warning light stays on while the engine is running, it may indicate serious engine damage or malfunction. In this case, stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, add engine oil to the proper level. 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.

Low Fuel Warning Light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the fuel tank is almost empty.

If the fuel tank is almost empty:

Add fuel as soon as possible.

CAUTION - Low Fuel Level

Driving with the low fuel warning light on, or with the fuel level below "0" or "E", may cause engine misfire and damage to the catalytic converter (if equipped).

Low tire pressure warning lamp

This indicator light illuminates:

• After you turn the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then turns off.
• When one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated (the location of the under-inflated tires is shown on the LCD display).

This warning light remains on after flashing for approximately 60 seconds, or flashes and turns off at intervals of approximately 3 seconds:

If there is a malfunction in the TPMS.

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

WARNING - Low Tire Pressure

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

WARNING - Safe Stopping

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

Door Ajar Indicator Lamp

This indicator light illuminates:

When a door is not fully closed.

Rear door open warning light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the trunk lid is not fully closed.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

• After you turn the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then turns off.
• If there is a malfunction in the All-Wheel Drive system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Lights ESC Warning Light

This indicator light comes on:

• After you turn the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then turns off.
• If there is a malfunction in 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

This indicator light comes on:

• After you turn the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then turns off.
• When the ESC system is turned off by pressing the ESC OFF button.

ECOMINDER™ Indicator (if equipped)

The ECOMINDER™ indicator is a system that activates ECO mode when the driver achieves optimal fuel economy.

• The ECOMINDER™ indicator illuminates green ECO on the instrument panel when driving for optimal fuel economy in ECO ON mode. If you do not want the indicator to display, you can switch ECO ON mode to OFF by pressing the TRIP button. For ECO ON/OFF operation, refer to the previous page.
• Driving style and road conditions may affect driving efficiency.
• The indicator will not illuminate in P (Park), N (Neutral), or R (Reverse).

Immobilizer Indicator Light (without Smart Key) (if equipped)

This indicator light comes on:

When the vehicle correctly recognizes the immobilizer in your key with the ignition switch ON, the engine can be started. The light turns off after the engine starts.

This indicator flashes:

If there is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (with Smart Key) (if equipped)

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, the engine can be started. The light turns 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, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator flashes:

• When the Smart Key battery is discharged. At this time, the engine cannot be started. However, you can start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button with the Smart Key. (For details, refer to "Starting the Engine" in Section 5.)
• If there is a malfunction in 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 occurs, there may be a malfunction in the turn signal system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

The indicator does not flash but stays on. The indicator flashes faster. The indicator does not illuminate at all.

High Beam indicator

This indicator light comes on:

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

Light On Indicator Light

This indicator light comes on:

When the tail lights or headlights are on.

Front Fog Light Indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light comes on:

When the front fog lights are on.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK Indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light comes on:

• After you turn the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, the light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then turns off.
• When the AWD Lock mode is selected by pressing the AWD LOCK button, the AWD LOCK mode increases drive power when driving on wet asphalt, snow-covered roads, and/or off-road.

WARNING - All-Wheel Drive Lock Mode

Do not use AWD LOCK mode on dry paved roads or highways, as this may cause noise, vibration, or damage to AWD-related components.

Washer Fluid Warning Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty. In this case, you should add washer fluid.

Cruise Control Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light comes on:

Illuminates when the cruise control system is turned on.

Cruise SET Indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light comes on:

When a cruise control speed is set.