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Indicator Lights

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:

whilst the ESC is operating.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to 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.

Auto stop indicator (if equipped)

This indicator will illuminate when the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of the ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.

When the automatic starting occurs, the auto stop indicator on the cluster will blink for 5 seconds.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

NOTICE

When the engine automatically starts by the ISG system, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, MDPS or Parking brake warning light) may turn on for a few seconds.

This happens because of the low battery voltage. It does not mean the system is malfunctioning.

immobiliser Indicator Light (Without Smart Key) (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the vehicle detects the immobiliser in your key properly whilst 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 immobiliser system.

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

immobiliser Indicator Light (With Smart Key) (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:

  • When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly whilst 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 illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:

  • When the vehicle can not detect the smart key which is in the vehicle whilst the ENGINE START/STOP button is ON.

    In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised 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 immobiliser system.

    In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised 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 authorised 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 (if equipped)

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 (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the front fog lights are on.

Rear Fog Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the rear fog lights are on.

Press Brake Indicator Light (for Automated Manual Transmission)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When changing gear position without pressing brake pedal.

  • When trying to start the engine without pressing brake pedal.

Parking Brake Engaged Indicator Light (for Automated Manual Transmission)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the engine is turned off without engaging parking brake lever, it illuminates for approximately 5 seconds then goes off.

Cruise Control Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When Cruise Control is enabled.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Cruise SET Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When Cruise Control speed is set.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

KEY OUT Indicator Light (if equipped)

When the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position, if any door is open, the system checks for the smart key.

This indicator light blinks:

When the smart key is not in the vehicle and any door is open with the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC or ON position.

  • At this time, if you close all doors, the chime will also sound for approximately 5 seconds.

  • The indicator will go off whilst the vehicle is moving.

Lane Safety Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates :

  • [Green] When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.

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

  • [Yellow] When there is a malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist.

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

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Exhaust system (PPF) warning light (Petrol) (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:

  • When there is a malfunction with Petrol Particulate Filter (PPF) system.

  • When this warning light illuminates, it may turn off after driving the vehicle:

    • The vehicle should be driven for more than 30 minutes at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and faster.

    • Ensure the following conditions are all met: safe road conditions, transmission 3rd gear or above, and engine speed of 1,500 -4,000 rpm.

If this warning light blinks in spite of the procedure (at this time the LCD warning message will be displayed), have the PPF system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

Petrol with PPF (if equipped)

If you continue to drive with the PPF warning light blinking for a long time, the PPF system can be damaged and fuel consumption can worsen.