Indicator lights
Charging cable connection indicator light (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This indicator appears in red when the charging cable is connected.
EV mode indicator
When the vehicle is driven by the electric motor.
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"EV" indicator ON: Vehicle is driven using the electric motor or the gasoline engine is stopped.
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"EV" indicator OFF: Vehicle is driven using the gasoline engine.
Ready indicator READY
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
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ON: Normal driving is possible.
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OFF: Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred.
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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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light
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Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.
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It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
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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.
Whilst the ESC is operating.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Electronic stability control (ESC) OFF indicator light
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Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.
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It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
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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)
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White When you activate the auto hold system by pressing the AUTO HOLD button.
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Green When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with the auto hold system activated.
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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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Immobiliser indicator light (without smart key) (if equipped)
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When the vehicle detects the immobiliser in your key properly whilst the ignition switch is ON.
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At this time, you can start the engine.
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The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
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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)
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When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly whilst the ignition switch is ACC or ON.
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At this time, you can start the engine.
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The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
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When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
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At this time, you can not start the engine.
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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.
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When the battery of the smart key is weak.
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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).
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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.
Door Ajar Warning Light (if equipped)
When a door is not closed securely.
Tailgate Open Warning Light (if equipped)
When the tailgate is not closed securely.
Turn signal indicator light
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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.
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The indicator light does not blink but appears.
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The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
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The indicator light does not appear at all.
Low beam indicator light
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When the headlights are on.
High beam indicator light
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When the headlights are on and in the high beam position.
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When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
High Beam Assist indicator light (if equipped)
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When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position.
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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
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When the tail lights or headlights are on.
Front fog indicator light (if equipped)
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When the front fog lights are on.
Rear fog indicator light
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When the rear fog lights are on.
Lane Safety indicator light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.
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Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.
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Yellow: When Lane Safety is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
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Green: When Lane Keeping Assist is operating.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Forward Safety warning light
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When the ignition switch is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Yellow: When Forward Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
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Red: When Forward Safety or Forward Cross-Traffic Safety function is operating.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Emergency steering warning light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Yellow: When Forward/Side Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
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Red: When Forward/Side Safety function is operating.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Indicator light
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When you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.
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It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
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When you activate the system by pressing the DBC button.
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When the DBC is operating.
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When there is a malfunction with the DBC system.
If this occurs, Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Drive mode indicator light (ECO/SPORT/SMART/SNOW) (if equipped)
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When you select mode as drive mode.
For more details, refer to More Details.
SOS warning light SOS
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Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.
It appears for approximately 3 seconds.
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If the red lamp continuously appears, a malfunction with the eCall system is expected, so have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
For more details, refer to More Details.
Driver Attention Warning light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Yellow: When Driver Attention Warning is disabled or a malfunction is detected. If the yellow indicator light remains on after the front view camera has been uncovered or unblocked, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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Yellow: Driver Attention Warning recommends to take a break.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator light (if equipped)
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When the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Yellow: When Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is off, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
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Whilst the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist system is in operation, indicates the speed limit and shows the speed limit in red when the vehicle is exceeding the speed limit.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Highway Lane Change Assist indicator light (if equipped)
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Green: When Highway Lane Change Assist is ready for operation.
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Grey: When Highway Lane Change Assist is in standby.
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Green: When Highway Lane Change Assist is operating.
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White: When Highway Lane Change Assist is cancelled.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Lane Following Assist indicator (if equipped)
Lane Following Assist indicator will appear when you turn Lane Following Assist on by pressing Lane Driving Assist button.
If there is a problem with the function, the yellow Lane Following Assist indicator will appear.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Exhaust system (PPF) warning light (Petrol Engine)
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When there is a malfunction with Petrol Particulate Filter (PPF) system.
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When this warning light appears, it may turn off after driving the vehicle:
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The vehicle should be driven for more than 30 minutes at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and faster.
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Ensure the following conditions are all met: safe road conditions, transmission 3rd gear or above, and engine speed of 1,500 - 4,000 rpm.
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If this warning light blinks in spite of the procedure (at this time the LCD warning message will be displayed), have the PPF system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.
Petrol engine with PPF (if equipped)
If you continue to drive with the PPF warning light blinking for a long time, the PPF system can be damaged and fuel consumption can worsen.