LCD display messages

Low battery

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1: Low battery

When the high voltage battery level reaches around 25%(20% for extended type battery) or less, this warning message is displayed.

The warning light on the instrument cluster ( ) will turn on simultaneously. Charge the battery immediately.

Charge immediately. Power limited

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1: Charge immediately. Power limited

When the high voltage battery level reaches around 15%(10% for extended type battery) or less, this warning message is displayed.

The warning light on the instrument cluster ( ) will turn on simultaneously.

The vehicle's power will be reduced to minimise the energy consumption of the high voltage battery. Charge the battery immediately.

Check electric vehicle system

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1: Check electric vehicle system

This warning message is displayed when there is a problem with the electric vehicle control system.

WARNING

Refrain from driving when the warning message is displayed.

If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe location and we recommend that you tow your vehicle to the nearest authorised Kia dealer/service partner and have the vehicle inspected.

Power limited

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1: Power limited

In the following cases, this warning message is displayed when the vehicle's power is limited for safety.

  • When the power is limited for the safety of the high-powered parts of an electric vehicle. The power is limited for the following reasons. (Unless both Service Warning Light and Power Down Indicator Light illuminate at the same time, it is not a failure.)

  • The high voltage battery level is too low or voltage is decreasing.

  • The temperature of the high voltage battery is too high or too low.

  • The temperature of the motor is high.

  • The bonnet is opened.

WARNING

When this warning message is displayed, do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly. Charge the battery immediately when the high voltage battery level is not enough.

NOTE

When the power is limited for the safety of the high-powered parts of an electric vehicle, the power down indicator light illuminates. Your vehicle may not be driven, or may roll back on a slope with the indicator light ON.

Power limited due to low EV battery temperature. Charge battery

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1: Power limited due to low EV battery temperature. Charge battery

The warning message is displayed to protect the electric vehicle system when you turn off or turn on the vehicle whilst outside temperature is low. If the high voltage battery charging level is low and parked outside in low temperature for a long time, vehicle power could be limited. Charging the battery before driving, increases the battery temperature, and helps increase power.

CAUTION

If this warning message is still displayed even when the ambient temperature is sufficiently high, have the vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Battery overheated! Stop safely

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1: Battery Overheated! Stop safely

This warning message is displayed to protect battery and electric vehicle system when the high voltage battery temperature is too high.

Turn off the EV button and stop the vehicle so that the battery temperature decreases.

WARNING

If this warning is still displayed even after the POWER button has been turned off for sufficient time, refrain from driving and have the vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Stop safely and check power supply

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1: Stop safely and check power supply

This warning message is displayed when a failure occurs in the 12 V power supply system.

If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe location and we recommend that you tow your vehicle to the nearest authorised Kia dealer/service partner and have the vehicle inspected.

Unplug vehicle to start

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1: Unplug vehicle to start

This message is displayed when you start the vehicle, without unplugging the charging cable, and will not shift out of park. Unplug the charging cable, and then turn on the vehicle.

Charging door open

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1: Charging door open

This message is displayed when the vehicle is driven with the charging door opened. Close the charging door and then start driving.

Remaining time

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1: Remaining time

The remaining charging time in the LCD image may differ from actual charging time.

This message is displayed to notify the remaining time to charge the battery, to the selected target battery charge level, and the charge voltage level.

Charging interrupted. Please check the AC charger/Charging interrupted. Please check the DC charger

Figure 1. AC Charge
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1: Charging interrupted. Please check the AC charger

Figure 2. DC Charge
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1: Charging interrupted. Please check the DC charger

This warning message is displayed when charging is stopped for the reasons below:

  • There is a problem with the external AC charger or DC charger.

  • The external AC charger stopped charging

  • The charging cable is damaged.

If this occurs, check whether there is any problem with the external AC or DC charger and charging cable.

If the same problem occurs when charging the vehicle with a well-functioning external charger or genuine Kia portable charger, have your vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Charging interrupted. Please check the cable connection

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1: Charging interrupted. Please check the cable connection

This warning message is displayed for the reasons below:

  • The charging connector is not correctly connected to the charging inlet.

  • The charging connector lock release button is pressed.

If this occurs, separate the charging connector and connect it again.

Check whether there is any problem (external damage, foreign substances, etc.) with the charging connector and charging inlet.

If the same problem occurs when charging the vehicle with a replaced charging cable or genuine Kia portable charger, we recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Check regenerative brakes

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1: Check regenerative brakes

This warning message is displayed when the regenerative brake system does not work properly.

In this case, we recommend that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Check virtual engine sound system

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1: Check virtual engine sound system

This message is displayed when there is a problem with the Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS).

In this case, we recommend that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Check Active Air Flap system

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1: Check Active Air Flap system

This warning message is displayed in the following situations:

  • There is a malfunction with the actuator flap

  • There is a malfunction with the actuator air flap controller

  • The air flap does not open

When all the above conditions are fixed, the warning will disappear.

Refill coolant

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1: Refill coolant

This message is displayed when the coolant is low. If the warning message is displayed, stop driving and check the amount of coolant. Driving under coolant for a prolonged period of time can cause serious problems with the vehicle's electrical equipment and make normal driving impossible.