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Warning message on LCD display

Low EV battery

A: Low EV battery

When the high voltage battery level below 8% for Cruise type and below 12% for City type, this warning message is displayed.

The warning light on the instrument cluster () will turn on simultaneously. Charge the battery immediately.

Charge immediately. Power limited

A: Charge immediately. Power limited

When the high voltage battery level reaches below 3% for Cruise type and below 5% for City type, this warning message is displayed.

The warning light on the instrument cluster () and the power down indicator light () will turn on simultaneously.

The vehicle's power will be reduced to minimize the energy consumption of the high voltage battery. Charge the battery immediately.

Check electric vehicle system

A: Check electric vehicle system

This warning message is displayed when there is a problem with the electric vehicle control system.

NOTICE

Refrain from driving when the warning message is displayed.

If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Power limited

A: Power limited

In the following cases, this warning message is displayed when the vehicle's power is limited for safety.

  • When the high voltage battery is below a certain level, or voltage is decreasing.

  • When the temperature of the motor or high voltage battery is too high or too low.

  • When there is a problem with the cooling system or a failure that may interrupt normal driving.

NOTICE

When this warning message is displayed, do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly.

Charge the battery immediately when the high voltage battery level is not enough.

Power limited due to low EV battery temperature. Charge battery

A: Power limited due to low EV battery temperature. Charge battery

The warning message is displayed to protect the electric vehicle system when you turn off or turn on the vehicle while outside temperature is low. If the high voltage battery charging level is low and parked outside in low temperature for a long time, vehicle power could be limited. Charging the battery before driving, increases the battery temperature, and helps increase power.

CAUTION

If this warning message is still displayed even when the ambient temperature is sufficiently high, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

EV Battery Overheated! Stop vehicle.

A: EV Battery Overheated! Stop vehicle

This warning message is displayed to protect battery and electric vehicle system when the high voltage battery temperature is too high.

Turn off the START/STOP button and stop the vehicle so that the battery temperature decreases.

NOTICE

If this warning is still displayed even after the START/STOP button has been turned off for sufficient time, refrain from driving and have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Stop vehicle and check power supply

A: Stop vehicle and check power supply

This warning message is displayed when a failure occurs in the 12 V power supply system.

If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe location and we recommend that you tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Kia dealer and have the vehicle inspected.

Unplug vehicle to start

A: Unplug vehicle to start

This message is displayed when you start the vehicle, without unplugging the charging cable, and will not shift out of park. Unplug the charging cable, and then turn on the vehicle.

Charging Door Open

A: Charging Door Open

This message is displayed when the vehicle is driven with the charging door opened. Close the charging door and then start driving.

Remaining Time

A: Remaining Time

* The remaining charging time in the LCD image may differ from actual charging time.

This message is displayed to notify the remaining time to charge the battery, to the selected target battery charge level, and the charge voltage level.

Charging Stopped. Check the AC/DC charger

AC Charger

A: Charging Stopped. Check the AC charger

Trickle Charger

A: Charging Stopped. Check the DC charger

This warning message is displayed when charging is stopped for the reasons below:

  • There is a problem with the external AC charger or DC charger.

  • The external AC charger stopped charging

  • The charging cable is damaged.

If this occurs, check whether there is any problem with the external normal or DC charger and charging cable.

If the same problem occurs when charging the vehicle with a well-functioning AC charger or genuine Kia portable charger, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Charging Stopped. Check the Cable Connection

A: Charging Stopped. Check the Cable Connection

This warning message is displayed for the reasons below:

  • The charging connector is not correctly connected to the charging inlet.

  • The charging connector lock release button is pressed.

If this occurs, separate the charging connector and re-connect it.

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, we recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Check Active Air Flap system

A: Check Active Air Flap system

This warning message is displayed in the following situations:

  • There is a malfunction with the actuator flap

  • There is a malfunction with the actuator air flap controller

  • The air flap does not open When all of the above conditions are fixed, the warning will disappear.