LCD display messages
Door, bonnet, tailgate, sunroof open
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This warning is displayed indicating which door, the bonnet, the tailgate or the sunroof is open.
Low tyre pressure warning display
A: Low tyre pressure
This warning message is displayed if the tyre pressure is low. The corresponding tyre on the vehicle will be appeared.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Lights mode
A: Lights
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.
Wiper mode
A: Front Wiper
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.
Low washer fluid (if equipped)
A: Low washer fluid
This warning message is displayed if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.
Icy road warning
A: Ice possible. Drive with care.
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 appears, 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 whilst driving, you should drive more attentively and safely refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.
Engine overheated
A: Engine Overheated
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This warning message appears 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)
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This warning message appears if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the ENGINE START/STOP Button changes to the OFF position.
Press START button whilst turning wheel (for smart key system)
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This warning message appears if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the ENGINE START/STOP Button is pressed.
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It means that you should press the ENGINE START/STOP Button whilst turning the steering wheel right and left.
Steering wheel not locked (for smart key system)
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This warning message appears if the steering wheel does not lock when the ENGINE START/STOP Button changes to the OFF position.
Check steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)
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This warning message appears if the steering wheel does not lock normally when the ENGINE START/STOP Button changes to the OFF position.
Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)
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This warning message appears if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the ENGINE START/STOP Button.
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It means that you should always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected (for smart key system)
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This warning message appears if the smart key is not detected when you press the ENGINE START/STOP Button.
Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system)
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This warning message appears if you try to start the engine with the gear not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system)
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This warning message appears if the ENGINE START/STOP Button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.
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It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices
The vehicle can detect self-discharge of the battery due to over-current that is generated by unauthorised electrical devices such as dashboard camera (dash cam) mounting during parking.
If the warning continues even after external electrical devices are removed, have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Press START button again (for smart key system)
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This warning message appears if you can not operate the ENGINE START/STOP Button when there is a problem with the ENGINE START/STOP Button system.
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It means that you could start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/ Stop Button once more.
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If the warning appears each time you press the ENGINE START/STOP Button, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Press START button with key (for smart key system)
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This warning message appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP Button whilst the warning message "Key not detected" is illuminating.
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At this time, the immobiliser indicator light blinks.
Check BCW system (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with Blind spot Collision Warning. In this case, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Coasting guide (if equipped)
A chime will sound and the coasting guide indicator will be displayed to inform the driver when to take the foot off the accelerator by anticipating a decelerating event* based on the analysis of driving routes and road conditions stored in the navigation system. It encourages the driver to remove the foot from the pedal and allow coasting down the road with EV motor only. This helps preventing unnecessary fuel consumption and increases fuel efficiency.
* Example of a deceleration event is going down an extended hill, slowing down approaching a toll booth, and approaching reduced speed zones.
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User settings
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button and put the shift dial in P (Park). In the User Settings Mode, select Driver assistance, Coasting Guide, and then On to turn on the system. Cancel the selection of coasting guide to turn off the system. For the explanation of the system, press and hold the [OK] button.
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Operation conditions
To activate the system, take the following procedures. Enter your destination information on the navigation and select the driving route. Select the ECO mode in the Integrated Driving Control System. Then, satisfy the following:
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The driving speed should be between 30 km/h (19 mph) and 160 km/h (99 mph).
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* The operating speed may vary due to difference between instrument cluster and navigation effected by tyre inflation level.
Unplug vehicle to start (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
The message is displayed when you start the engine without unplugging the charging cable. Unplug the charging cable, and then start the vehicle.
Remaining Time (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
The message is displayed to notify the remaining time to fully charge the battery.
Shift to P to charge (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
The message is displayed when the charging connector is plugged with the shift dial in R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive). Move the shift dial to P (Park) and re-start the charging process.
Electric mode/Automatic mode/Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
A corresponding message is displayed when a mode is selected by pressing the HEV button.
Low battery. Maintaining Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when unable to convert to EV mode even when pressing the HEV button during HEV mode driving due to insufficient high-voltage (hybrid) battery level.
Low system temperature. Switching to Hybrid mode/ High system temperature. Switching to Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the temperature of the high-voltage (hybrid) battery is too low or high.
This warning message is to protect the battery and the hybrid system.
Low system temperature. Maintaining Hybrid mode/ High system temperature. Maintaining Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the temperature of the high-voltage (hybrid) battery is too low or too high. This warning message is to protect the battery and the hybrid system.
Wait until fuel door opens (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when you attempt to open the fuel filler door with the fuel tank pressurized. Wait until the fuel tank is depressurized.
Fuel door open (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the fuel filler door opens after the fuel tank is depressurized. If this message is displayed, you can refuel the fuel tank.
Charging stopped. Check the AC charger (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This messages is displayed when the charging failed by external charger error.
The purpose of this message is to let you know the error has occurred in the charger itself, not in the vehicle.
Charging stopped. Check the cable connection (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This messages is displayed when charging is stopped because the charging connector is not correctly connected to the charging inlet. If this occurs, separate the charging connector and re-connect it and 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, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Charging Door Open (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message indicates that the charging door is open whilst in driving- ready state to encourage you to inspect and close the door.(Driving with the charging door open may result in moisture inflow or damage. This message is used to prevent such occurrences.)
Switching to Hybrid mode to allow heating or air conditioning (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
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When the outdoor temperature is lower than -15 °C (5 °F) and the coolant temperature is lower than 70 °C (158 °F), you turn the climate control On for heating, the above message will be displayed in the cluster. Then, the vehicle will automatically switch to HEV mode and EV mode will not be activated (although EV/HEV button is pressed)
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When the outdoor temperature is higher than -10 °C (14 °F), or the coolant temperature is higher than 80 °C (176 °F) or you turn the climate control Off, the vehicle will automatically return to EV mode.
Switching to Hybrid mode for self-diagnosis (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed for self-diagnosis of the hybrid mode system.
Low fuel
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This warning message is displayed if the fuel tank is almost out of fuel.
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When this message is displayed, the low fuel level warning light in the cluster will come on.
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It is recommended to look for the nearest fueling station and refuel as soon as possible.