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Indicator lights

Charging cable connection indicator light (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

This indicator illuminates in red when the charging cable is connected.

EV mode indicator

This indicator illuminates:

When the vehicle is driven by the electric motor.

  • "EV" indicator ON: Vehicle is driven using the electric motor or the gasoline engine is stopped.

  • "EV" indicator OFF: Vehicle is driven using the gasoline engine.

Ready indicator

This indicator illuminates:

When the vehicle is ready to be driven.

  • ON: Normal driving is possible.

  • OFF: Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred.

  • Blinking: Emergency driving.

When the ready indicator goes OFF or blinks, there is a problem with the system. If this occurs, we recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

    • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.

    In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:

While the ESC is operating.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Electronic stability control (ESC) OFF indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

    • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

AUTO HOLD Indicator light (AUTO HOLD)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • White When you activate the auto hold system by pressing the AUTO HOLD button.

  • Green When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with the auto hold system activated.

  • Yellow When there is a malfunction with the auto hold system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Immobilizer indicator light (without smart key) (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly while the ignition switch is ON.

    • At this time, you can start the engine.

    • The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks:

  • When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.

    In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Immobilizer indicator light (with smart key)

This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:

  • When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly while the ignition switch is ACC or ON.

    • At this time, you can start the engine.

    • The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:

  • When the smart key is not in the vehicle.

    • At this time, you can not start the engine.

This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:

  • When the vehicle can not detect the smart key which is in the vehicle while the ENGINE START/STOP Button is ON.

    In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:

  • When the battery of the smart key is weak.

    • At this time, you can not start the engine. However, you can start the engine if you press the ENGINE START/STOP Button with the smart key. (For more details, refer to More Details).

  • When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.

    In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Turn signal indicator light

This indicator light blinks:

  • When you turn the turn signal light on.

If any of the following occurs, there may a malfunction with the turn signal system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • The indicator light does not blink but illuminates.

  • The indicator light blinks more rapidly.

  • The indicator light does not illuminate at all.

Low beam indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the headlights are on.

High beam indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the headlights are on and in the high beam position.

  • When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.

High Beam Assist indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position.

  • If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist will switch the high beam to low beam automatically.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Light ON indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the tail lights or headlights are on.

Front fog indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the front fog lights are on.

Rear fog indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the rear fog lights are on.

Lane Safety indicator light (if equipped)

Lane Safety indicator will illuminate when you turn Lane Keeping Assist on by pressing Lane Safety button.

If there is a problem with Lane Keeping Assist, the yellow Lane Safety indicator will illuminate.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Cruise Control indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the cruise control system is enabled.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

    • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • When you activate the system by pressing the DBC button.

This indicator light blinks:

  • When the DBC is operating.

This indicator light illuminates yellow:

  • When there is a malfunction with the DBC system.

If this occurs, Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

SPORT mode indicator light

This indicator light illuminates :

  • When you select "SPORT" mode as drive mode.

For more details, refer to More Details.

ECO mode indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When you select "ECO" mode as drive mode.

For more details, refer to More Details.

SOS warning light SOS

This warning light illuminates :

  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

    It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.

  • If the red lamp continuously illuminates, a malfunction with the eCall system is expected, so have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

For more details, refer to More Details.