Warning and Indicator Lights

All warning lights are checked by turning the ignition switch to the ON position (do not start the engine). Any light that does not come on should be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

After starting the engine, make sure that all warning lights have gone off. If any of them remains on, this indicates a condition that requires attention. After releasing the parking brake, the brake warning light should go off. The low fuel warning light will stay on as long as the fuel level is low.

ECO indicator
(if equipped)

The ECO indicator is a system that informs the driver about economical driving. The display shows whether driving is economical, which helps improve fuel economy.

• The ECO indicator (green) will come on when the vehicle is driven economically with ECO mode on.

If you do not want the indicator to light up, turn ECO mode OFF by pressing the RESET button.

For operation of ECO mode ON/OFF, see the previous page.

Fuel consumption varies depending on the driver's driving style and road conditions.

This mode does not operate in conditions where economical driving does not apply, such as P (Park), N (Neutral), and R (Reverse).

While the instantaneous fuel consumption mode is displayed on the LCD screen, the ECO indicator will go off.

CAUTION Do not look at the indicator while driving. This may distract your attention while driving, leading to an accident and resulting in serious personal injury.

Airbag warning light
(if equipped)

This warning light comes on for about 6 seconds each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

This light also comes on when the SRS system is not working properly. If the AIR BAG warning lightdoes not come on, stays on after 6 seconds from turning the ignition switch to ON or after starting the engine, or comes on while driving, have the SRS system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light
(if equipped)

This warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes off after about 3 seconds if the system is operating normally.

If the ABS warning light stays on with the ignition switch in the ON position, comes on while driving, or does not come on at all, there may be a problem with the ABS.

If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible. The conventional brake system will still operate, but without the assistance of the anti-lock braking system.

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
warning light

If two warning lights come on at the same time while driving, this indicates a problem with both the ABS and EBD systems in your vehicle.

In this case, your ABS and the conventional brake system may not operate normally. Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING If both the ABS and brake warning lights come on and remain on, your vehicle's brake system will not function normally. During sudden braking, you may experience unexpected and dangerous situations. In this case, avoid driving at high speed and sudden braking. Your vehicle must be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Parking brake and brake fluid
warning light

Parking brake indicator

This warning light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. When the parking brake is released with the engine running, the warning light should go off.

Low brake fluid level indicator

If this warning light stays on, it may indicate low brake fluid level in the reservoir.

If the warning light stays on, do the following:

1. 1
   Carefully drive to the nearest safe place and stop your vehicle.
2. 2
   With the engine off, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid if necessary. Then inspect all brake system components for fluid leaks.
3. 3
   If a leak is found, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not work properly, do not attempt to drive the vehicle. The vehicle should be towed to an authorized Kia dealer to have the brake system inspected and necessary repairs made.

Your vehicle is equipped with a dual-circuit brake system.

This means that the two wheels will continue to be braked even if one of the two circuits fails. When only one circuit is working, a greater than normal brake pedal travel and greater pedal force are required to stop the vehicle.

Also, stopping the vehicle with only part of the brake system working will take a longer distance. If a brake failure occurs while driving, shift to a lower gear to obtain additional braking force and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

To check the bulb, confirm that the parking brake light and the low brake fluid warning light come on when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

WARNING Driving with a warning light on is dangerous. If the brake warning light remains on, the brakes must be inspected and repaired immediately by an authorized Kia dealer.

Unfastened
seat belt warning (if equipped)

Seat belt warning light

As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt unfastened warning light will flash for about 6 seconds each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, regardless of whether the seat belts are fastened.

For detailed information, see the seat belts in chapter 3.

Turn signal
indicators

The flashing green arrows in the instrument cluster show the direction indicated by the turn signals. If the arrow lights up but does not flash, flashes faster than normal, or does not light up at all, the turn signal system is malfunctioning. Contact your Kia dealer for repair.

This indicator also flashes when the hazard warning switch is on.

High beam
indicator

This indicator comes on when the headlights are on and switched to high beam, or when the turn signal lever is pulled to the flash-to-pass position.

Low beam indicator

This light illuminates when the headlights are on and in the low beam position.

Front fog light
indicator (if equipped)

This indicator comes on when the front fog lights are turned on.

Rear fog light
indicator (if equipped)

The indicator above lights up when the rear fog light is turned on.

Low engine oil
pressure warning light

This warning light indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.

If the warning light comes on while driving, do the following:

1. 1
   Pull over safely to the side of the road and stop.
2. 2
   With the engine off, check the engine oil level. If the level is low, add the recommended oil.

If the warning light remains on after adding oil, or if oil is not available, go to an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION If the engine is not stopped immediately after the low oil pressure warning light comes on, serious engine damage may occur. CAUTION If the low oil pressure warning light remains on while the engine is running, serious engine damage may occur. The low oil pressure warning light comes on whenever oil pressure is insufficient. During normal operation, it should come on when the ignition switch is turned on, and then go off after the engine starts. If the low oil pressure warning light remains on while the engine is running, it indicates a serious malfunction.

If this happens, stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is low, top up the oil to the specified level and restart the engine. If the light comes on while the engine is running, switch off the engine immediately. In any case where the low engine oil pressure warning light comes on while the engine is running, have the engine checked by an authorized Kia dealer before driving the vehicle again.

Engine oil level
warning light (if equipped)

The engine oil level warning light comes on to warn that the engine oil level must be checked.

If the warning light comes on, check the engine oil level as soon as possible and add oil as needed. Pour the recommended oil slowly through a funnel. (Oil quantity to add: approximately 0.6 ~ 1.0 l) Use only the specified engine oil. (See section 8 "Recommended Lubricants and Capacities" in chapter 8.)

Do not overfill the engine oil. The oil level must not exceed the F mark on the dipstick.

NOTE

• The warning light will go out after the engine oil is added and the engine warms up during approximately 50 km ~ 100 km of driving.
• If the ignition key is turned from OFF to ON 3 times within 10 seconds, the warning light will go out immediately. However, if the warning light is turned off without adding engine oil, it will come on again after driving approximately 50 km ~ 100 km and the engine warms up.

CAUTION If the light stays on continuously after adding engine oil and driving about 50 ~ 100 km, once the engine has warmed up, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible. Even if the light does not come on after starting the engine, engine oil should still be checked and topped up periodically.

Battery charging
system indicator

This warning light indicates a malfunction of the alternator or the electrical charging system.

If the light comes on while the vehicle is moving, do the following:

1. 1
   Drive to the nearest safe place.
2. 2
   With the engine off, check whether the alternator drive belt is loose or broken.
3. 3
   If the belt is properly adjusted, the problem lies somewhere in the electrical charging system.

Take the vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer to have the problem corrected as soon as possible.

Tailgate open
warning light

This indicator comes on if the tailgate is not fully closed.

Door open
warning light

This indicator comes on if any door is not fully closed.

Immobilizer indicator
(if equipped)

Smart key system

The light comes on when the immobilizer key is inserted and turned to ON to start the engine.

At this stage, the engine can be started.

The light goes out after the engine starts.

If this light flashes when the ignition key is set to ON before starting the engine, have an authorized Kia dealer inspect the system.

Smart key system

In a vehicle equipped with a smart key, the immobilizer indicator will stay on, flash, or go out in one of the situations described below.

• When the smart key is in the vehicle and the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position, the indicator will illuminate for about 30 seconds to indicate that the engine can be started.

However, when the smart key is not in the vehicle and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed, the indicator will flash for several seconds to indicate that the engine cannot be started.

If the indicator comes on for only 2 seconds and then goes out when the smart key is inside the vehicle and the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position, take the vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer for inspection.

When the battery is discharged, the indicator will flash after the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed, and the engine cannot be started. However, the engine can be started by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button directly with the smart key. Similarly, if any part of the smart key system is faulty, the indicator will flash.

Low fuel
warning light

This light indicates that the fuel tank is almost empty. When this light comes on, add fuel to the tank as soon as possible.

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

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
(Check Engine light)

This indicator is part of the engine control system, which monitors various components of the emission control system. If this light comes on while driving, it indicates that a potential problem has been detected somewhere in the emission control system.

This light also comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and goes off a few seconds after the engine starts. If it comes on while driving, or does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, take the vehicle to the nearest authorized Kia dealer to have the system checked.

In general, the vehicle will still be drivable, but the system must be checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION Continued driving with the engine malfunction indicator lamp for the emission control system on may damage the emission control system, which may affect drivability and/or fuel economy. CAUTION If the emission control system malfunction indicator lamp is on, there is a potential risk of catalytic converter damage, which may result in loss of engine power. The emission control system must be checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION - Diesel engine (if equipped with DPF) When the malfunction indicator blinks, it may stop blinking after driving at speeds above 60 km/h or driving in a gear higher than 2nd with the engine speed maintained at 1500 ~ 2000 rpm for a period of time (about 25 minutes). If the malfunction indicator continues to blink despite this procedure, please visit your nearest authorized Kia dealer and have the DPF system checked.

If the vehicle owner continues to drive for a long time with the malfunction indicator lamp flashing, the DPF system may be damaged and fuel consumption will increase.

ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
indicator (if equipped)

The ESP indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON position and should go off after about 3 seconds. When ESP is on, it monitors driving conditions, and under normal driving conditions the ESP indicator remains off. When slipping or poor traction is detected, ESP operates and the ESP indicator flashes to show that it is active.

However, if the ESP system malfunctions, the indicator will illuminate and stay on. Take the vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer to have the system checked.

ESP OFF
indicator (if equipped)

The ESP OFF indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is turned on and should go off after about 3 seconds. To activate ESP OFF mode, press the ESP OFF button. The ESP OFF indicator will illuminate to show that ESP is deactivated.

KEY OUT
indicator (if equipped)

When the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position and any door is open, the system checks for the Smart key. If the Smart key is not in the vehicle, the indicator will flash, and if all doors are closed, a warning chime will also sound for about 5 seconds. The indicator turns off when the vehicle starts moving. Always carry the Smart key with you.

Key reminder chime (if equipped)

Smart key system

If the driver's door is opened while the ignition key remains in the ignition switch (in the ACC or LOCK position), a key reminder warning chime will sound. This is intended to prevent the key from being locked inside the vehicle. The chime will sound until the key is removed from the ignition switch or the driver's door is closed.

Smart key system

If the driver's door is opened while the Smart key is inside the vehicle and the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC position, a warning chime will sound to remind you that the key is inside. The warning chime will sound until the driver's door is closed.

Cruise control indicator (if equipped)

Cruise Control
(CRUISE) Indicator

The indicator illuminates when cruise control is switched on by pressing the/CRUISE button on the steering wheel.

The cruise control indicator turns off when the/CRUISE button is pressed again to switch the system off.

Cruise Control SET
Indicator

This indicator illuminates when the cruise control operating switch (SET or RES+) is on. The cruise control SET indicator does not illuminate when the cruise control CANCEL button is pressed or the system is deactivated.

For more detailed information, refer to Chapter 5, "Cruise Control System".

The cruise control indicators on the LCD display illuminate.

Speed warning
indicator (if equipped)

Overspeed Warning Indicator

When driving faster than 120 km/h, the warning indicator will flash. It is intended to help prevent excessive speed.

Overspeed Warning Chime (if equipped)

When driving faster than 120 km/h, an overspeed warning chime will sound for about 5 seconds.

It is intended to help prevent excessive speed.

Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light
(if equipped)

This indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, and then goes off.

This indicator will also illuminate if a malfunction occurs in the EPS system. If this indicator comes on while driving, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer immediately.

Auto stop indicator
(if equipped)

This indicator illuminates when the engine enters idle stop mode under the ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system. When the engine restarts automatically, the auto stop indicator on the instrument cluster will flash for 5 seconds.

For more details, see the ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system in Chapter 5.

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

This is caused by low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction of the ABS. It does not indicate a system malfunction.

Low washer fluid
warning light

This indicator shows that the windshield washer fluid reservoir is nearly empty.

Add windshield washer fluid to the reservoir as soon as possible.

Low tire pressure warning light / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction indicator (optional)

The low tyre pressure warning light comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to "ON". It stays on when one or more tyres are significantly under-inflated.

The low tyre pressure warning light will flash for about one minute and then remain on continuously when there is a problem with the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.

If this happens, have the system checked by an authorised Kia dealer as soon as possible.

If the warning light illuminates while driving, reduce speed immediately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard braking and excessive steering corrections. Inflate the tires to the correct pressure as shown on the tire information labels affixed to the vehicle.

WARNING Significantly low tire pressure makes the vehicle unstable and may cause loss of vehicle control, as well as an increased braking distance. Continuing to drive with low tire pressure will overheat and destroy the tire. WARNING - Safe Stop

• The TPMS cannot warn the driver of a severe, sudden tyre failure caused by external factors.
• If the driver feels any instability in the vehicle, immediately release the accelerator pedal, gradually brake with light force, and pull over to a safe place off the road.

Glow plug indicator
(diesel engine)

The indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is set to ON. The engine can be started after the glow plug indicator light goes off. The duration of illumination may vary depending on the coolant temperature, the air temperature and the battery condition.

NOTE If the engine does not start within 10 seconds after preheating is completed, turn the ignition switch back to LOCK within 10 seconds, then to ON, to preheat the engine again.

CAUTION If the indicator light stays on, or comes on and goes off after the engine has warmed up or while driving, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Fuel filter warning light
(diesel engine)

This warning light comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON, and then goes off. If it comes on while the engine is running, it indicates that water has accumulated inside the fuel filter.

If this happens, drain the water from the fuel filter. For more information, see the "Fuel filter" section in Chapter 7.

CAUTION If the fuel filter warning light comes on, engine power (vehicle speed and idle speed) may be reduced. If you continue driving with the light on, engine components and the Common Rail injection system may be damaged.

If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by an authorised Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Speed limiter indicator (if equipped)

The indicator lights up when the speed limiter control system is switched on by pressing the buttonon the steering wheel. The indicator goes off
whenthis button is pressed again to switch the system off.

If there is a problem with the speed limiter system, the "OFF" indicator will flash.

If this happens, have the system checked by an authorised Kia dealer as soon as possible.

For more details, see "Speed limiter control system" in Chapter 5.

The speed limiter indicators are shown on the LCD display.