Warning Messages

Shift to the "P" position (for smart key system and automatic transmission)

• This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without the shift lever in P (Park).
• In this case, the engine START/STOP button turns to the ACC position (if you press the engine START/STOP button again, it will turn to the ON position).

Low Battery (for Smart Key System)

This warning message illuminates if the smart key battery is discharged when the engine START/STOP button is turned to the OFF position.

Press the START button while turning the steering wheel (for Smart Key System)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when pressing the engine START/STOP button.
• 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 (for smart key system and automatic transmission)

• This warning message illuminates if the engine START/STOP button is pressed twice to turn to the ACC position without depressing the brake pedal.
• This means you must depress the brake pedal to start the engine.

Key Not In Vehicle (for Smart Key System)

• 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 carry the smart key with you.

Key Not Detected (for Smart Key System)

This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected when the engine start/stop button is pressed.

Press the START button again (for Smart Key System)

• This warning message illuminates if the engine START/STOP button cannot be operated. There is 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 your vehicle checked at an authorized Kia dealer.

Press the START button with the smart key (for Smart Key System)

• This warning message illuminates if you press the engine START/STOP button while the "Key Not Detected" warning message is displayed.
• At this time, the immobilizer indicator blinks.

Check the "BRAKE SWITCH" fuse (for smart key system and automatic transmission)

• This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is blown.
• This means you should replace the fuse with a new one. If this is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the engine START/STOP button for 10 seconds in the ACC position.

Shift to "P" or "N" to start the engine (for smart key system and automatic transmission)

This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with the shift lever not in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

✽ NOTICE

You can start the engine when the shift lever is in N (Neutral). However, for your safety, we recommend that you start the engine with the shift lever in P (Park).

Door Open

This means that a door is open.

Liftgate open

This means that the trunk is open.

Sunroof (if equipped)

This warning message illuminates if you turn off the engine and then open the driver's door while the sunroof is open.

Straighten steering wheel (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if you start the engine while the steering wheel is turned more than 90 degrees to the left or right.
• This means that you must turn the steering wheel so that the steering wheel angle is less than 30 degrees.

Low Washer Fluid Level (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates in the maintenance reminder mode if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is almost empty.
• This means you should add washer fluid.

Turn on the "FUSE SWITCH" (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if the fuse switch on the fuse box is in the OFF position.
• This means you must turn on the fuse switch.