Warning lights
The warning light indicates situations that require the driver to pay attention.

Warning lights
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the engine. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.
Airbag warning light 
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Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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It appears for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off.
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When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Seat belt warning light 
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Parking brake & brake fluid warning light 
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Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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It appears for approximately 3 seconds
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It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
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When the parking brake is applied.
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When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
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If the warning light appears with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in reservoir is low.
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Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
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With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to More Details). Then check all brake components for fluid leaks. If any leak on the brake system is found, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle.
Have your kia towed to an authorized Kia dealer and inspected.
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-diagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the vehicle.
The vehicle will not stop in as short a distance with only a portion of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warning light ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light appears with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low.
Have your Kia inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light ABS
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Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
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When there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system).
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light ABS
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When the ABS and regular brake system are not working, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

EBD System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the brake system will not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.
In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light 
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Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
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When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Charging system warning light 
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Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system.
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Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
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Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Forward Safety warning light 
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Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Yellow: When Forward Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Forward Safety is set, have your vehicle be inspected by an authorized KIA dealer.
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Red: When Forward Safety or Forward Cross-Traffic Safety function is operating.
* For more details, refer to More Details.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light 
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Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
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When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
The EPB Warning Light may appear when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light comes on to indicate that the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) 
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When you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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The malfunction indicator light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
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Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control systems which could affect drivability and/or fuel economy.
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If the enhanced engine protection system becomes activated due to lack of engine oil, engine power will be limited. If such condition continues repeatedly, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will appear.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) appears, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning light 
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When the engine oil pressure is low.
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Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
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Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to More Details). If the level is low, add oil as required.
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If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.

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When engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine Oil Pressure warning light will appear.
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The enhanced engine protection system which limits engine power will be activated. When the engine oil pressure is restored, the warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off after the engine is restarted.
Low fuel level warning light 
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When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
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Add fuel as soon as possible.

Low Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below "E" can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.
Master warning light 
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LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped)
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Lamp malfunction
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High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
To identify the details of the warning look at the LCD display.
If the warning situation is solved, the master warning light will turn off.
Low Tire Pressure warning light 
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Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
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When one or more of your tires are significantly under inflated. (The location of the underinflated tires are displayed on the LCD display).
* For more details, refer to More Details.
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When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
* For more details, refer to More Details.

Low tire pressure
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Significantly low tire pressure makes the vehicle unstable and can contribute to loss of vehicle control and increased braking distances.
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Continued driving or low pressure tires will cause the tires to overheat and fail.

Safe Stopping
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The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.
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If you notice any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the accelerator pedal, apply the brakes gradually with light force, and slowly move to a safe position off the road.
LED Headlamp warning light
(if equipped)
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Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
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When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

LED Headlamp Warning Light
Continuous driving with the LED Headlamp Warning Light on or blinking can reduce LED headlamp (low beam) life.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
(if equipped)
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Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
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When there is a malfunction with the AWD.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Door Ajar Warning Light 
When a door is not closed securely.
Trunk Open Warning Light
(if equipped)
When the trunk is not closed securely.
Washer Fluid Warning Light
(if equipped)
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When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
You should refill the washer fluid.
Driver Attention Warning light
(if equipped)
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When the ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
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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, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Yellow: Driver Attention Warning recommends that you take a break.
* For more details, refer to More Details.