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Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:
  • Once you set the 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 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.

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 ENGINE START/STOP button 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 (if equipped)

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 (if equipped)

This warning 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 system will switch the high beam to low beam automatically.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Lane Safety indicator (if equipped)

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

If there is a problem with the system, the yellow LKA indicator will illuminate.

* 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 (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When the rear fog lights are on.

Cruise indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When the cruise control system is enabled.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

SPORT Mode Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates :
  • When you select “SPORT” mode as drive mode.

For more details, refer to More Details.

ECO Mode Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates :
  • When you select “ECO” mode as drive mode.

For more details, refer to More Details.