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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 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) (if equipped)

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 light (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.

Lane Safety indicator light (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

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

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

  • Amber: 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.

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.

AUTO HOLD indicator light (AUTO HOLD) (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • 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 your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

* 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.