LCD display messages
Engine has overheated
This warning message illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is above 120 °C (248 °F). This mean that the engine is overheated and may be damaged.
* If your vehicle is overheated, refer to More Details.
Low Key Battery for smart key system
This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the OFF position.
Press START button while turning wheel for smart key system
It means that you should press the ENGINE START/STOP button while turning the steering wheel right and left.
Steering wheel unlocked for smart key system
This warning message illuminates as follows:
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If the steering is not locked when the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the OFF position.
If the steering wheel lock system has a problem. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Check Steering Wheel Lock system for smart key system
This warning message illuminates if there is malfunction in steering wheel lock system when the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the OFF position.
Key not in vehicle for smart key system
This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position.
It means that you should always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected for smart key system
This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Door, hood, liftgate, sunroof open

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This warning is displayed indicating which door, the hood, the liftgate or the sunroof is open.

Before driving the vehicle, you should confirm that the door/hood/liftgate/sunroof is fully closed. Also, check there is no door/hood/liftgate/sunroof open warning light or message displayed on the instrument cluster.
Low Pressure warning display

This warning message is displayed if the tire pressure is low. The corresponding tire on the vehicle will be illuminated.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Lights mode

This indicator displays which exterior light is selected using the lighting control.
You can activate or deactivate Wiper/Lights Display function from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD display.
If your vehicle is equipped with an infotainment system, you can learn how to setup on the website via QR code in the infotainment quick reference guide.
Wiper mode

This indicator displays which wiper speed is selected using the wiper control.
You can activate or deactivate Wiper/Lights Display function from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD display.
Shift to P or N to start engine for smart key system
This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with the shift lever not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
Press brake pedal to start engine for smart key system
This warning message illuminates if the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.
It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices (if equipped)
The vehicle can detect self-discharge of the battery due to over-current that is generated by unauthorized electrical devices such as dashboard camera (dash cam) mounting during parking.
Please note that functions such as Idle Stop and Go (ISG) are limited and battery discharge problems may occur.
If the warning continues even after external electrical devices are removed, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Press START button again for smart key system
This warning message illuminates if you cannot operate the ENGINE START/STOP button when there is a problem with the ENGINE START/STOP button system.
It means that you could start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button once more.
If the warning illuminates each time you press the ENGINE START/STOP button, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Press START button with key for smart key system
This warning message illuminates if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the warning message "Key not detected" is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator light blinks.
Check DAW (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with Driver Attention Warning. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
* For more information, refer to More Details.
Icy Road Warning (if equipped)

This warning is to warn the driver the road may be icy.
When the following conditions occur, the warning light (including outside temperature gauge) blinks 5 times and then illuminates, and also warning chime sounds once.
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The temperature on the outside temperature gauge is below approximately 4 °C (40 °F).

If the icy road warning appears while driving, you should drive more attentively and refrain from speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning.