Warning and indicator lights

Once you set the vehicle to the ON position, the symbols shown below will light up. If these symbols remain on or malfunction, we recommend having the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Symbol	Time	Notes
	6 seconds	The air bag warning light appears for about 6 seconds and then turns off.
	Continuously	There is a malfunction with the Safety Restraint System (SRS) air bag operation.
	Continuously	Seat belt warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened. Refer to More Details.
	3 seconds	Parking brake & brake fluid warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds.
	Continuously	When the parking brake is applied. When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
	3 seconds	The ABS warning light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the ABS.
	Continuously	Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light appears when there is a problem with the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system.
	3 seconds	Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the electric power steering.
	3 seconds	Charging system warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system.
	Continuously	Master warning light appears when there is a malfunction in various vehicle functions. To identify the details of the warning, refer to the LCD display warning message.
	3 seconds	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain.
	Continuously	Engine oil pressure warning light appears until the engine is started. When the engine oil pressure is low.
	Continuously	When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
	Continuously	When there is a malfunction with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)/Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) system.
	Continuously	When the urea solution tank is nearly empty.
	Continuously	When the engine is being preheated. The engine can be started after the glow indicator light goes off.
	3 seconds	Fuel filter warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. (For diesel engine)
	Continuously	When water has accumulated inside the fuel filter.
EPB	3 seconds	Electronic Parking Brake EPB warning light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
EPB	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the Electronic Parking Brake EPB
	3 seconds	Low tire pressure warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated.
	Blinking	When there is a malfunction with the TPMS. Refer to More Details.
	3 seconds	Forward Safety warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Refer to More Details. and More Details
	Continuously	Lane safety indicator light appears: Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied. Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied. Yellow: Whenever there is a malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist. Refer to More Details.
	Continuously	Lane Following Assist indicator light appears: Green: When Lane Following Assist is activated Gray: When Lane Following Assist operating conditions are not satisfied. Refer to More Details.
	Continuously	When 4WD Lock Mode is activated. Refer to More Details.
	3 seconds	LED headlight warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the LED headlight.
	Blinking	Whenever there is a malfunction with a LED headlight related part.
	Continuously	Icy road warning light and outside temperature gauge blinks and then appears. Also, the warning chime sounds 1 time.
	3 seconds	Electronic Stability Control indicator light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with ESC system.
	3 seconds	The ESC OFF indicator light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	When you deactivate ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button. Refer to More Details.
	Continuously	When the vehicle detects the key in the vehicle in ACC/ON position
	Blinking	When the key is not in the vehicle Whenever there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
	2 seconds	When the vehicle cannot detect the key.
	Blinks	When the turn signal light is on
	Continuously	When high-beam headlamps are on.
	Continuously	When low-beam headlamps are on.
	Continuously	When the light switch is in the ON position
	Continuously	When the front fog lights are on.
	Continuously	When the rear fog lights are on.
	Continuously	When High Beam Assist (HBA) is activated. Refer to More Details.
	3 seconds	Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	When you activate the system by pressing the DBC button. Refer to More Details.
AUTO HOLD	Continuously	When AUTO HOLD is activated.
SOS	3 seconds	SOS warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
SOS	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the eCall system. Refer to More Details.
ECO SPORT SMART	Continuously	When you select each mode as drive mode. Refer to More Details.

NOTICE

Dual-diagonal braking system

Your vehicle is equipped with dual diagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail.

With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the vehicle. Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short a distance with only a portion of the brake system working.
Engine oil pressure warning light - When the engine oil pressure is low
- Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
- Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to More Details). If the level is low, add oil as required.
- If the engine oil pressure warning light () remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.
Exhaust system (DPF) warning light
- If there is a malfunction in the diesel particulate filter, the Exhaust system (DPF) warning light () will appear and "Keep driving to regenerate exhaust filter" message will be displayed on the cluster. Safely drive at 60 km/h (40 mph), above 2nd gear, engine RPM between approximately 1,500~2,500 rpm for approximately over 25 minutes. The Exhaust system (DPF) warning light will turn off.
- If the warning light does not turn off, the DPF warning light will blink and "Check exhaust system" will be displayed on the cluster. In this case, have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Exhaust system (GPF) warning light
- Exhaust system (GPF) warning light () may turn off after the vehicle speed is over approximately 80 km/h (50 mph), or above 3rd gear with 1,500~4,000 rpm for a certain time (approximately 30 minutes).
- If this warning light blinks in spite of the procedure (at this time the LCD warning message will be displayed), have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

Parking brake & brake fluid warning light
- Driving the vehicle with a warning light ON is dangerous. If the parking brake & brake fluid warning light appears with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low.
- In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) system warning light
- When both ABS and parking brake & brake fluid warning lights are on, the brake system will not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.
- In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking. We recommend you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner as soon as possible.
Safe stopping
- The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.
- If you notice any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the accelerator pedal, apply the brakes gradually with light force, and slowly move to a safe position off the road.

CAUTION

Low fuel level warning light
- Driving with the Low fuel level warning light on or with the fuel level below "E" can cause the engine to misfire.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) appears, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Fuel filter warning light
- When the fuel filter warning light appears, engine power (vehicle speed & idle speed) may decrease.
- If you keep driving with the fuel filter warning light () on, engine parts (injector, common rail, high pressure fuel pump) may be damaged. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Exhaust system warning light
- If you continue to drive with the exhaust system warning light () blinking for a long time, the system can be damaged and fuel consumption can worsen.

NOTICE

Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the vehicle. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control system which could affect drivability and/or fuel economy.
- If the enhanced engine protection system becomes activated due to lack of engine oil, engine power will be limited. If such condition continues repeatedly, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will appear.
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) system warning light
- When the ABS warning light is on or both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may not work. Also, the EPS warning light may appear and the steering effort may increase or decrease.
- In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking. We recommend you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner as soon as possible.
Electronic Parking Brake warning light EPB
- The Electronic Parking Brake warning light (EPB) may appears when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light comes on to indicate that the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).
Continuous driving with the LED Headlight warning light on or blinking can reduce LED headlight life.
If the icy road warning light appears while driving, you should drive more attentively and safely refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.
Engine oil pressure warning light
- When engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the engine oil pressure warning light () will appear.
- The enhanced engine protection system which limits engine power will be activated. If the engine oil pressure is restored, the engine oil pressure warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off.
- For Smartstream G2.0/Smartstream G2.5 GDi engine, when the engine oil pressure is restored, the warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off after the engine is restarted.