Features of Your Vehicle

Indicator Light

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light

This indicator light comes on:

  • When you turn the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
    - It comes on for approx. 3 seconds and then goes off.
  • If there is a malfunction in the ESC system, have the vehicle inspected at a specialized workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer or Kia authorized service partner.

This indicator flashes:

When the stability control system is activated.

❈ For details, refer to "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" on page 6-54.

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF Indicator

This indicator light comes on:

  • When you turn the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
    - It comes on for approx. 3 seconds and then goes off.
  • To turn off the ESC system, press the ESC OFF button.

❈ For details, refer to "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" on page 6-54.

Auto Stop indicator (if equipped)

This indicator illuminates when the engine is in Idle Stop and Go (ISG, Auto Stop) mode.

When an automatic restart occurs, the Auto Stop indicator flashes in the instrument cluster for 5 seconds.

❈ For details, refer to "ISG (Idle Stop and Go)" on page 6-19.

NOTICE

When the engine is restarted automatically by the ISG system, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or parking brake) may illuminate for a few seconds.

This is the result of too low battery voltage. It does not indicate any system malfunction.

Immobilizer Indicator (without Smart Key)

This indicator light comes on:

• When the immobilizer system recognizes the key correctly with the ignition switch ON.

- You can start the engine at this time.
- The indicator turns off after starting the engine.

This indicator flashes:

• If there is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. Have the vehicle inspected at a specialized workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer or Kia authorized service partner.

Immobilizer Indicator (with Smart Key)

This indicator illuminates for a maximum of 30 seconds:

• If the smart key is inside the vehicle and is correctly recognized while the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position.

- You can start the engine at this time.
- The indicator turns off after starting the engine.

This indicator flashes for several 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:

• If the smart key is not detected inside the vehicle while the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position. Have the vehicle inspected at a specialized workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer or Kia authorized service partner.

This indicator flashes:

  • If the smart key battery is weak.
    - You cannot start the engine at this time. You can still start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button with the smart key. (For more details, refer to "Engine Start" on page 6-09.)
  • If there is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. Have the vehicle inspected at a specialized workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer or Kia authorized service partner.

Turn Signal Indicator Light

This indicator flashes:

• If the turn signal indicator flashes rapidly.

If any of the following conditions occur, there is a malfunction in the turn signal system. Have the vehicle inspected at a specialized workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer or Kia authorized service partner.

- The indicator stays on constantly instead of flashing.
- The indicator flashes very rapidly.
- The indicator does not illuminate at all.

Dipped Beam Indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light comes on:

  • When the low beam headlights are turned on.

High Beam Assist Indicator (if equipped)

This warning indicator illuminates:

  • When the high beam is activated with the headlight switch in the AUTO position.
  • When your vehicle approaches or detects vehicles ahead, the High Beam Assist system automatically switches the headlights to low beam.

❈ For details, refer to "High Beam Assist" on page 4-99.

Light On Indicator

This indicator light comes on:

• If the tail lights or headlights are turned on.

Front Fog Light Indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light comes on:

• When the front fog lights are turned on.

Rear Fog Light Indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light comes on:

• When the rear fog lights are turned on.

Glow Plug Indicator (Diesel)

This indicator light comes on:

• When the engine is preheated with the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

- You can start the engine when the glow indicator turns off.
- The glow time depends on the engine coolant temperature, air temperature and battery condition.

If the indicator illuminates after engine preheating, or flashes or stays on while driving, the glow plug system may be damaged.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected at a specialized workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer or Kia authorized service partner.

NOTICE

Glow Plug Preheating

If the engine does not start within 10 seconds after the preheating phase ends, turn the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the LOCK or OFF position, wait 10 seconds, and then preheat the glow plugs again.

Cruise Control Indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light comes on:

• When cruise control is activated:

❈ For details, refer to "Cruise Control" on page 6-63.

Cruise Control SET Indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light comes on:

• When the cruise control speed is set.

❈ For details, refer to "Cruise Control" on page 6-63.

LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) Indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light comes on:

• If you turn on the Lane Keeping Assist system by pressing the LKA button. If there is a problem in the system, the yellow LKA indicator illuminates.

❈ For details, refer to "Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)" on page 6-83.

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