Indicator Light
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
This indicator light comes on:
• After you set the engine start/stop button to the ON position.
- Illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then turns off.
• When there is a malfunction in the ESC system.
In this case, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
This indicator flashes:
While the ESC is operating.
❈For more information, refer to "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" in chapter 5.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator

This indicator light comes on:
• After you set the engine start/stop button to the ON position.
- Illuminates for approximately 3 seconds, then turns off.
• When the ESC system is turned off by pressing the ESC OFF button.
❈For more information, refer to "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" in chapter 5.
Auto Stop Indicator

This indicator comes on when the engine enters idle stop mode. ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.
When an automatic restart occurs, the auto stop indicator on the cluster will flash for 5 seconds.
❈For more details, refer to the ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system in Chapter 5.
✽ NOTICE
When the engine is automatically started by the ISG system, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or parking brake warning light) may illuminate for a few seconds.
This is caused by low battery voltage. It does not mean that the system is malfunctioning.
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with Smart Key)

This indicator light stays on for up to 30 seconds:
• When the vehicle detects the smart key inside the vehicle while the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position.
- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator turns off after the engine starts. This indicator light flashes for a few seconds:
• When the smart key is not inside the vehicle.
- You cannot start the engine at this time.
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 pressed.
In this case, have the vehicle checked 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 more details, refer to "Starting the Engine" in Chapter 5.)
• When there is a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Turn Signal Indicator Light

This indicator flashes:
• When the turn signal is turned on, the turn signal indicator illuminates.
If any of the following occurs, there may be a malfunction in the turn signal system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
- The indicator does not flash but stays on.
- The indicator flashes faster.
- The indicator does not come on 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.
High Beam Assist Indicator

This indicator light illuminates:
- When the high beam is on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO position.
- If your vehicle detects an oncoming or preceding vehicle, the High Beam Assist system will automatically switch the high beams to low beams. ❈For more details, refer to "High Beam Assist" in Chapter 4.
AUTO HOLD Indicator

This indicator light comes on:
- [White] When the Auto Hold system is activated by pressing the AUTO HOLD button.
- [Green] When the vehicle is fully stopped by pressing the brake pedal with the Auto Hold system activated.
- [Yellow] When there is a malfunction in the Auto Hold system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
❈For more details, refer to "Auto Hold" in Chapter 5.
LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) Indicator

The LKA indicator illuminates when the Lane Keeping Assist system is turned on by pressing the LKA button.
If there is a problem in the system, the yellow LKA indicator illuminates.
❈For more details, refer to "Lane Keeping Assist" in Chapter 5.
WARNING - Distracted Driving
Distracted driving may result in loss of vehicle control, which may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The primary responsibility of the driver is the safe and legal operation of the vehicle. Portable devices, other equipment or vehicle systems that take the driver's eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of the vehicle, or that are not permitted by law, must never be used while operating the vehicle.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Stinger CK quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.