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LCD display messages

Ready to drive

This message is displayed when the vehicle is ready to be driven.

Check regenerative brakes

This message is displayed when the brake performance is low or the regenerative brake does not work properly due to a failure in the brake system.

If this occurs, it may take longer for the brake pedal to operate and the braking distance may become longer.

Stop vehicle and check regenerative brakes

This message is displayed when a failure occurs in the brake system.

If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe location and have your vehicle towed to the nearest professional workshop and inspected. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Check Hybrid system

This message is displayed when there is a problem with the hybrid control system. Refrain from driving when the warning message is displayed.

If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Check Hybrid system. Stop safely

This message is displayed when there is a problem with the hybrid control system. The "" indicator will blink and a warning chime will sound until the problem is solved. Refrain from driving when the warning message is displayed.

If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Check Hybrid system. Do not start engine

This message is displayed when the hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low. A warning chime will sound until the problem is solved. Refrain from driving when the warning message is displayed.

If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Stop safely and check power supply

This message is displayed when a failure occurs in the power supply system.

If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe location and have your vehicle towed to the nearest professional workshop and inspected. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Check Virtual Engine Sound System

This message is displayed when there is a problem with the Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS).

If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery damage

This message is displayed when the fuel tank is nearly empty.

You should refill the fuel tank to prevent hybrid battery damage.

Refill coolant

This message is displayed when the inverter coolant is nearly empty.

You should refill the inverter coolant.

Park with engine On to charge battery

This message is displayed when the hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low.

If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe location and wait until the hybrid battery is charged.

Start engine to avoid battery discharge

This message is displayed to inform the driver the 12V battery may be discharged if the ENGINE START/STOP button is in ON position (without the indicator ON).

Set the vehicle to the ready () mode to prevent the 12V battery from being discharged.