Indicator lights

Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light : (if equipped) : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

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

    • It appears 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:

Whilst the ESC is operating.

For more details, refer to Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

Electronic stability control (ESC) OFF indicator light : (if equipped) : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

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

    • It appears 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 Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

Immobiliser indicator light (without smart key) : (if equipped) : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • When the vehicle detects the immobiliser in your key properly whilst 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 immobiliser system.

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

Immobiliser indicator light (with smart key) : (if equipped) : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears for up to 30 seconds:

  • When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly whilst 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 appears for 2 seconds and goes off:

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

    In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised 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 Immobiliser system).

  • When there is a malfunction with the immobiliser system.

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

  • The indicator light does not blink but appears.

  • The indicator light blinks more rapidly.

  • The indicator light does not appear at all.

Low beam indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • When the headlights are on.

High beam indicator light

This indicator light appears:

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

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

Light ON indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • When the tail lights or headlights are on.

Front fog indicator light : (if equipped) : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • When the front fog lights are on.

Rear fog indicator light : (if equipped) : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • When the rear fog light is on.