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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When the POWER button is in the ON position.

    • It illuminates 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

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When the POWER button is in the ON position.

    • It illuminates 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.

Charging Cable Connection Indicator

This indicator illuminates in red when the charging cable is connected.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (With Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:

When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the POWER button in the ACC or ON position.

  • Once the smart key is detected, you can start the vehicle ( indicator ON).

  • The indicator light goes off after starting the vehicle ( indicator ON).

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 vehicle.

This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:
  • If the smart key is in the vehicle and the POWER button is ON, but the vehicle cannot detect the smart key.

    In this case , have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:
  • When the battery of the smart key is weak.

  • When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.

    In this case , have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact 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 illuminates.

  • The indicator light blinks more rapidly.

  • The indicator light does not illuminate at all.

Low Beam Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When the headlights are on.

High Beam Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When the headlights are on and in the high beam position

  • When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.

Light ON Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When the tail lights or headlights are on.

Front Fog Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When the front fog lights are on.

Rear Fog Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When the rear fog lights are on.

Ready Indicator

This indicator illuminates :
  • When the vehicle is ready to be driven.

    • ON : Normal driving is possible.

    • OFF : Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred.

    • Blinking : Emergency driving.

When the ready indicator goes OFF or blinks, there is a problem with the system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Lane Safety Indicator (if equipped)

The Lane Safety indicator will illuminate when you turn Lane Keeping Assist on by pressing the Lane Safety button.

If there is a problem with the function, the yellow Lane Safety indicator will illuminate.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Cruise Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When the cruise control system is enabled.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

SPORT Mode Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When you select “SPORT” mode as drive mode.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

ECO Mode Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When you select “ECO” mode as drive mode.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

ECO+ Mode Indicator

This indicator light illuminates:
  • When you select “ECO+” mode as drive mode.

* For more details, refer to More Details.