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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 (if equipped)

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.

Auto Stop Indicator (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • When the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of the 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 the ISG system, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, MDPS 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.

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 appear at all.

Low Beam Indicator Light (if equipped)

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.

High Beam Assist Indicator (if equipped)

This warning light appears :

  • When the high-beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position.

  • 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

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 Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • When Cruise Control is enabled.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Cruise SET Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • When Cruise Control speed is set.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Lane Safety Indicator Light (if equipped)

The warning light illuminates:

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

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

  • Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.

  • Yellow: When Lane Safety is disabled, or a malfunction is detected.

    If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Lane Safety is set, Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

This warning light blinks:

  • Green: When Lane Keeping Assist is operating.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

SPORT Mode Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears :

  • When you select “SPORT” mode as drive mode.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

ECO Mode Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears :

  • When you select “ECO” mode as drive mode.

* For more details, refer to More Details.