Warning Lights

WARNING

Warning Lights

Make sure that all warning lights go off after the engine is started. If a light remains illuminated, this indicates a situation that requires attention.

Airbag Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• As soon as you turn the ignition switch or press the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - After approx. 6 seconds, the warning light goes out.
• In case of a problem with the SRS, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

Seat Belt Warning Light

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

❈ For other details, refer to "Seat Belts" on page 3-16.

Warning Light - Parking Brake & Brake Fluid

This warning light illuminates:

• As soon as you turn the ignition switch or press the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - The warning light illuminates for approx. 3 seconds.
  - It remains illuminated when the parking brake is applied.
• When the parking brake is applied.
• When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
  - If the warning light illuminates when the parking brake is released, this indicates that the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.

When the brake fluid level is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe place to park and stop the vehicle.

2. With the engine off, check the brake fluid level immediately and add brake fluid as necessary (for more details, refer to "Brake Fluid" on page 8-55). Then check all brake system components for leaks. If the brake system is leaking, the warning light remains on or the brakes do not function properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to the nearest qualified workshop and inspected there. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

Zwei Diagonal Bremskreise

Your vehicle is equipped with a dual diagonal brake circuit system. This means that two wheels can continue to be braked even if one diagonal brake circuit fails.

With only one working brake circuit, a longer pedal travel and greater force on the pedal are required to stop the vehicle.

The braking distance also increases when only part of the brake system is operating.

Wenn eine Störung der Bremsanlage während der Fahrt auftritt, schalten Sie zurück, um die Wirkung der Motorbremse zu erhöhen und stoppen Sie das Fahrzeug sobald es sicher möglich ist.

WARNING

Warning Light - Parking Brake & Brake Fluid

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the warning light is illuminated. If the "Parking Brake & Brake Fluid" warning light illuminates even though the parking brake is released, this means that there is insufficient brake fluid.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

ABS Warning Light (Anti-lock Braking System)

This warning light illuminates:

• As soon as you turn the ignition switch or press the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes out.
• If the ABS malfunctions (the normal brake system remains operational without the assistance of the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)).
  In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

EBD warning light (Electronic Brake force Distribution)

These two warning lights illuminate at the same time:

• If the ABS and the conventional brake system are not functioning properly. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

EBD warning light (Electronic Brake force Distribution)

If both the ABS warning light and the parking brake & brake fluid warning light illuminate, the brake system is not functioning normally, and you may encounter an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking. In this case, avoid fast driving and sudden braking.

Have the vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

EBD warning light (Electronic Brake force Distribution)

If the ABS warning light illuminates, or both the ABS warning light and the parking brake & brake fluid warning light illuminate, the tachometer or odometer/trip odometer may not function correctly. In addition, the EPS warning light may illuminate and steering effort may be higher or lower than normal.

Have the vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

Warning light - Electronic Power Steering (EPS)

This warning light illuminates:

• As soon as you turn the ignition switch or press the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - This warning light illuminates after the ignition key is turned to the ON position, and goes off after approximately 3 seconds.
• If the EPS malfunctions. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

Störungsleuchte (MIL)

This warning light illuminates:

• As soon as you turn the ignition switch or press the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - It remains illuminated until the engine starts.
• If the emission control system malfunctions. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

Störungsleuchte (MIL)

If you continue driving with the malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, the emission control system may be damaged, which may affect driving performance and/or fuel consumption.

WARNING

Gasoline engine

If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates, the catalytic converter may be damaged. This may result in reduced engine power.

Have the vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

Diesel engine

If the malfunction indicator lamp flashes, it means that some faults related to fuel injection quantity control have occurred. This may lead to reduced engine power, rough combustion noise and poor exhaust emissions. In this case, have the engine control system inspected by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

Warning light – Charging

This warning light illuminates:

• As soon as you turn the ignition switch or press the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - It remains illuminated until the engine starts.
• Bei einem Problem mit der Lichtmaschine oder dem elektrischen Ladesystem.

If there is a problem with the alternator or charging system:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe place to park and stop the vehicle.

2. Turn off the engine and inspect the alternator drive belt for cracks and looseness. Have the vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

Warning light - Engine oil pressure

This warning light illuminates:

• As soon as you turn the ignition switch or press the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - It remains illuminated until the engine starts.
• Bei niedrigem Motoröldruck.

Wenn der Motoröldruck niedrig ist:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe place to park and stop the vehicle.

2. Turn off the engine and check the engine oil level (see "Engine Oil" on page 8-49). Add the required amount of oil if the level is low. If the warning light remains illuminated after adding oil, or if there is no oil, have the vehicle inspected immediately by an authorized dealer. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

Warning light - Engine oil pressure

• If the engine is not stopped immediately after the engine oil pressure warning light illuminates, a serious engine failure may occur.
• If the warning light stays illuminated while the engine is running, it means that a serious engine failure or a major problem has occurred. In this case:
  1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
  2. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, add engine oil to the correct level.
  3. Restart the engine. If the warning light remains illuminated after the engine starts, turn off the engine immediately. Have the vehicle inspected by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

Warning light - Engine oil level

The engine oil level warning light illuminates when the engine oil level needs to be checked.

If the warning light illuminates, check the engine oil level as soon as possible and add engine oil if necessary.

Carefully add the recommended engine oil using a funnel. (Oil refill quantity: approx. 0.6 L~1 L) Use only specified engine oil. (See "Recommended Lubricants and Fill Capacities" on page 9-10.)

Do not overfill the engine oil, and make sure the oil level does not exceed the F mark on the dipstick.

WARNING

• After driving approx. 50 km, the warning light will go off after you add engine oil.
• If you turn the ignition off and on three times within 10 seconds, the warning light will go off. If you turn off the warning light without adding engine oil, the light will come on again after approx. 50 km of driving.

WARNING

If the light remains on after adding engine oil and driving approx. 50 km, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner. If the light does not come on after starting the engine, check the engine oil level regularly and add engine oil if necessary.

Warning light for low fuel level

This warning light illuminates:

When the fuel tank is nearly empty.

When the fuel tank is nearly empty: Refuel as soon as possible.

WARNING

Niedriger Kraftstoffstand

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

Warnleuchte für zu geringen Reifenluftdruck

This warning light illuminates:

• As soon as you turn the ignition switch or press the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes out.
• When the tire pressure of one or more tires is significantly low (the LCD display shows which tire is affected).

❈ For more detailed information, refer to "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" on page 7-10.

This warning light stays on, or blinks for approx. 60 seconds and then blinks again at intervals of approx. 3 seconds:

• TPMS malfunction. Have the vehicle checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

❈ For more detailed information, refer to "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" on page 7-10.

WARNING

Caution

• The TPMS cannot warn you of severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.
• If you notice that your vehicle becomes unstable, gently release the accelerator pedal, gradually apply the brake with light pressure, and slowly drive to a safe location off the road.

Fuel filter warning light (diesel engine only)

This warning light illuminates:

• As soon as you turn the ignition switch or press the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
  - It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes out.
• If water has collected in the fuel filter. If this occurs, drain the fuel filter.

❈ For more details, refer to "Fuel Filter" on page 8-61.

WARNING

Warnleuchte des Kraftstofffilters

• If the fuel filter warning light comes on, engine performance (vehicle speed and idle speed) may be reduced.
• If you drive with this warning light on, engine components (injectors, common rail system, high-pressure fuel pump, etc.) may be damaged. In this case, have the vehicle checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (if equipped)

Diese Kontrollleuchte leuchtet:

• If the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) malfunctions

In this case, have the vehicle checked by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

Hauptwarnleuchte

• This warning light informs the driver of the following situations:

- TPMS malfunction indicator, low tire pressure
- Low engine oil level
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist (HBA) malfunction (if equipped)

Wenn die Ursache der Warnung behoben wird, erlischt die Hauptwarnleuchte.

Exhaust system warning light (GPF) (gasoline engine) (if equipped)

Diese Warnleuchte leuchtet auf:

• If a malfunction of the GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter) system occurs.
• If this warning light comes on, it may go off after driving the vehicle:
  - The vehicle must be driven for at least 30 minutes at a speed of 80 km/h.
  - Make sure the following conditions are all met: safe road conditions, driving in 3rd gear or higher, engine speed 1,500–4,000 rpm.

If this warning light keeps blinking after this procedure (a warning appears on the LCD display at this time), have the GPF system checked by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

Benzinmotor mit GPF (ausstattungsabhängig)

If you continue driving while the GPF warning light is blinking for an extended period, the GPF system may be damaged and fuel consumption may increase.

Exhaust system warning light (DPF) (diesel engine) (if equipped)

Diese Warnleuchte leuchtet auf:

• If a malfunction of the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) system occurs.
• If this warning light comes on, it may go off after driving the vehicle:
  - When driving faster than 60 km/h
  - In 2nd gear or higher, maintain an engine speed of 1,500–2,000 rpm for a certain time (approx. 25 minutes).
  If this warning light keeps blinking after this procedure (a warning appears on the LCD display at this time), have the DPF system checked by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting a Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

Diesel engine with DPF (if equipped)

Wenn Sie weiterfahren, obwohl die DPF-Warnleuchte über einen längeren Zeitraum blinkt, kann das DPFSystem beschädigt und der Kraftstoffverbrauch erhöht werden.

SCR warning light (diesel engine) (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

• If the urea tank is nearly empty. If the urea tank is nearly empty:
- Refill urea as soon as possible.

❈ For more details, refer to "Warning Message for Low Urea Level" on page 8-152.

Door open warning light (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

If a door is not properly closed.

Tailgate open warning light (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

If the tailgate is not securely closed.

Washer fluid warning light (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

• If the washer fluid reservoir is nearly empty. In this case, refill the washer fluid.