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Warning messages (for Type B cluster)

Warning messages appear on the LCD to warn the driver. It is located in the center of the instrument cluster.

The warning message may appear differently depending on the type of instrument cluster and some may not show the warning message at all.

The warning message is shown in either symbol, symbol and text, or text type only.

Door, hood, Trunk(tailgate) open

  • This warning is displayed indicating which door, or the hood, or the Trunk(tailgate) is open.

Sunroof open (if equipped)

  • This warning is displayed if you turn off the engine when the sunroof is open.

Window open (if equipped)

  • This warning is displayed if you turn off the engine when any window is open.

Lights mode

Type A
Type B
  • This indicator displays which exterior light is selected using the lighting control.

You can activate or deactivate Wiper/Lights Display function from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD display or the Settings in the Infotainment System screen.

Wiper mode

Type A
Type B
  • This indicator displays which wiper speed is selected using the wiper control.

You can activate or deactivate Wiper/Lights Display function from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD display or the Settings in the Infotainment System screen.

Engine Overheated

  • This warning message illuminates when the engine coolant temperature exceeds the proper range. This mean that the engine is overheated and may be damaged.

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

Shift to P (for smart key system and Automatic transmission, Dual clutch transmission, Intelligent Variable Transmission) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without the gear in P (Park) position.

  • At this time, the ENGINE START/STOP button turns to the ACC position.

Low key battery (for smart key system) (if equipped)

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

Press START button while turning wheel (for smart key system) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed.

  • It means that you should press the ENGINE START/STOP button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Check Steering Wheel Lock System (for smart key system) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock normally when the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the OFF position.

Press clutch pedal to start engine (for smart key system and manual transmission) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates if the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the clutch pedal.

  • It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the engine.

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

  • This warning message illuminates 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.

Key not in vehicle (for smart key system) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates 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) (if equipped)

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

Press START button again (for smart key system) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates if you can not 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 illuminates each time you press the ENGINE START/STOP button, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Press START button with key (for smart key system) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates 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.

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

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

NOTICE

You can start the engine with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position. But, for your safety, we recommend that you start the engine with the gear in the P (Park) position.

Check exhaust system (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates if the GPF system has a malfunction.

  • At this time, GPF warning light also blinks.

    In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommended to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

* GPF : Gasoline Particulate Filter

Low fuel

  • This warning message is displayed if the fuel tank is almost out of fuel.

  • When this message is displayed, the low fuel level warning light in the cluster will come on.

  • It is recommended to look for the nearest fueling station and refuel as soon as possible.

Low washer fluid (if equipped)

  • This warning message is displayed if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.

  • Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.

Check headlight LED (if equipped)

  • This message is displayed if there is a problem with the LED headlamp. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommended to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Device in wireless charger (if equipped)

  • This warning messages will illuminate when the vehicle ignition is in OFF and the smart phone is on the wireless charging pad in below two situations.

  1. When the driver or passenger door is opened.

  2. When one minute passed after the ignition has been turned OFF (and the door has not been opened for more than one minute).

* For more details, refer to More Details.

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 a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

NOTICE

When there is a malfunction with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the Electronic Control Suspension (ECS) warning message may illuminate as well as the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light.