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Warning messages

Warning messages appear on the LCD to warn the driver. It is located in the center of the instrument cluster.

The warning message may appear differently depending on the type of instrument cluster and some may not show the warning message at all.

The warning message is shown in either symbol, symbol and text, or text type only.

Door, hood, tailgate open (if equipped)

  • This warning is displayed indicating which door, or the hood, or the tailgate is open.

Lights mode (if equipped)

  • 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 (if equipped)

  • 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.

Warning messages

Warning messages appear on the LCD to warn the driver. It is located in the center of the instrument cluster.

The warning message may appear differently depending on the type of instrument cluster and some may not show the warning message at all.

The warning message is shown in either symbol, symbol and text, or text type only.

Engine Overheated

  • This warning message illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is above 120°C. This mean that the engine is overheated and may be damaged.

* If your vehicle is overheated, refer to More Details.

Shift to P (for smart key system and Automatic Transmission)

  • This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without the shift lever in P (Park) position.

  • At this time, the ENGINE START/STOP button turns to the ACC position (If you press the ENGINE START/STOP button once more, it will turn to the ON position).

Low key battery (for smart key system)

  • This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the OFF position.

Press START button while turning wheel (for smart key system)

  • This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed.

  • It means that you should press the ENGINE START/STOP button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Check Steering Wheel Lock System (for smart key system) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock normally when the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the OFF position. (if equipped)

Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system and Automatic Transmission)

  • This warning message illuminates if the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.

  • It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.

Press clutch pedal to start engine (for smart key system and Manual Transmission)

  • This warning message illuminates if the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the clutch pedal.

  • It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the engine.

Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)

  • This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

  • It means that you should always have the smart key with you.

Key not detected (for smart key system)

  • This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Press START button again (for smart key system)

  • This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the ENGINE START/STOP button when there is a problem with the ENGINE START/STOP button system.

  • It means that you could start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button once more.

  • If the warning illuminates each time you press the ENGINE START/STOP button, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Press START button with key (for smart key system)

  • This warning message illuminates if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the warning message “Key not detected” is illuminating.

  • At this time, the immobilizer indicator light blinks.