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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light

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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:

While the ESC is operating.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light

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 More Details.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (Without Smart Key)

This indicator light appears:
  • When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly while 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 immobilizer system.

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

Immobilizer Indicator Light (With Smart Key)

This indicator light appears for up to 30 seconds:
  • When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly while 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 while the ENGINE START/STOP button is ON.

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

  • When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.

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

    • The indicator light does not blink but appears.

    • The indicator light blinks more rapidly.

    • The indicator light does not illuminate 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)

This indicator light appears:
  • When the front fog lights are on.

Rear Fog Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:
  • When the rear fog lights are on.

Cruise Control Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:
  • When Cruise Control is enabled.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Exhaust system (GPF) warning light (for gasoline engine) (if equipped)

This warning light appears:
  • When there is a malfunction with Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) system.

  • When this warning light appears, it may turn off after driving the vehicle:

    • The vehicle should be driven for more than 30 minutes at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and faster.

    • Ensure the following conditions are all met: safe road conditions, transmission 3rd gear or above, and engine speed of 1,500 - 4,000 rpm.

If this warning light blinks in spite of the procedure (at this time the LCD warning message will be displayed), have the GPF system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

Gasoline Engine with GPF (if equipped)

If you continue to drive with the GPF warning light blinking for a long time, the GPF system can be damaged and fuel consumption can worsen.

Forward Safety warning light (if equipped)

This warning light appears:
  • Yellow:

    • When 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 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is Off/disable/malfunction.

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

  • Red:

    • When Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating, it appears blinking.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Lane Safety indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:
  • Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.

  • Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.

  • Yellow: Whenever there is a malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist.

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

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Inattentive Warning light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When the ignition switch is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • 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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:
  • Yellow: Driver Attention Warning recommends to take a break.

* For more details, refer to More Details.