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Door, hood, trunk, sunroof open

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

NOTICE

Before driving the vehicle, you should confirm that the door/hood/trunk/sunroof is fully closed. Also, check there is no door/hood/trunk/sunroof open warning light or message displayed on the instrument cluster.

Icy Road Warning (if equipped)

A: Ice possible. Drive with care.

This warning is to warn the driver the road may be icy.

When the following conditions occur, the warning light (including outside temperature gauge) blinks 5 times and then appears, and also warning chime sounds once.

  • The temperature on the outside temperature gauge is below approximately 40 °F (4 °C).

NOTICE

If the icy road warning appears while driving, you should drive more attentively and refrain from speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning.

Lights mode

A: Lights

This indicator displays which exterior light is selected using the lighting control.

Wiper mode

A: Front Wiper

This indicator displays which wiper speed is selected using the wiper control.

Engine Overheated

A: Engine Overheated

  • This warning message appears when the engine coolant temperature is above 248 °F (120 °C). This means that the engine is overheated and may be damaged.

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

Low engine oil

  • This warning message appears when the engine oil level is insufficient.

  • Refill the engine oil.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

WARNING

When the engine oil level warning light occurs, it is necessary to check whether maintenance schedule (Engine oil replacement) in owner's manual has been followed before replenishing the oil, and if not followed, the engine oil must be replaced first.

Engine oil change due soon. Reset oil life after oil change

  • This warning message appears when the remaining engine oil life reaches 5% or below.

  • Replace engine oil from an authorized Kia dealer. After that, select Setup → Vehicle → Convenience → Oil Change Reminder from Settings menu on the infotainment system screen to reset the remaining oil life.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

NOTICE

The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user's manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Engine oil change due now. Reset oil life after oil change

  • This warning message appears when the remaining engine oil life reaches 1% or below.

  • Replace engine oil immediately from an authorized Kia dealer. After that, select Setup → Vehicle → Convenience → Oil Change Reminder from Settings menu on the infotainment system screen to reset the remaining oil life.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

NOTICE

The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user's manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Low key battery (for smart key system)

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

Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)

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

Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system)

  • This warning message appears if you try to start the engine with the shift lever not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.

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

  • This warning message appears 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.

Battery discharging due to external electrical devices

The vehicle can detect self-discharge of the battery due to over-current that is generated by unauthorized electrical devices such as dashboard camera (dash cam) mounting during parking.

If the warning continues even after external electrical devices are removed, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Press start button again (for smart key system)

  • This warning message appears if you cannot 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 appears each time you press the ENGINE START/STOP button, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Press start button with key (for smart key system)

  • This warning message appears 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.

Headlights are off

  • This warning message appears if the headlights are off when the surrounding is dark.