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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • Once you set the ignition switch or 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:

Whilst 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 ignition switch or 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.

Auto stop indicator (if equipped)

This indicator will illuminate when the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.

When the automatic starting occurs, the auto stop indicator on the cluster will blink for 5 seconds.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

NOTICE

When the engine automatically starts by ISG system, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking brake warning light) may turn on for a few seconds. This happens because of the low battery voltage. It does not mean the system is malfunctioning.

AUTO HOLD Indicator Light (AUTO HOLD) (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • White When you activate the auto hold system by pressing the AUTO HOLD button.

  • Green When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with the auto hold system activated.

  • 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)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • 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)

This indicator light illuminates 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 illuminates 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 More Details, More Details).

  • 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 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, the high beam assist will switch the high beam to low beam automatically.

* 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.

Glow Indicator Light (Diesel Engine) (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the engine is being preheated with the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

    • The engine can be started after the glow indicator light goes off.

    • The illumination time varies with the engine coolant temperature, air temperature, and battery condition.

If the indicator light remains on or blinks after the engine has warmed up or whilst driving, there may a malfunction with the engine preheating system.

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

NOTICE

Engine Preheating

If the engine does not start within 10 seconds after the preheating is completed, set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the LOCK or OFF position for 10 seconds and then to the ON position in order to preheat the engine again.

Lane Safety indicator light (if equipped)

Type A

Type B

Lane Safety indicator will illuminate when you turn Lane Keeping Assist on by pressing the Lane Safety button.

If there is a problem with the function, the yellow Lane Safety indicator will illuminate.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Icy Road Warning Light (if equipped)

  • This warning light is to warn the driver the road may be icy.

    When the temperature on the outside temperature gauge is approximately below 4°C (39°F), the Icy Road Warning Light and Outside Temperature Gauge blinks and then illuminates. Also, the warning chime sounds 1 time.

NOTICE

If the icy road warning light appears whilst driving, you should drive more attentively and safely, refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.