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LCD display messages

Door, hood, trunk, sunroof open

  • This warning is displayed indicating which door, the hood, the trunk or the sunroof is open.

Low tire pressure warning display

This warning message is displayed if the tire pressure is low. The corresponding tire on the vehicle will be appeared.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Lights mode

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.

Wiper mode

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.

Engine has overheated

  • This warning message appears when the engine coolant temperature is above 120 °C (248 °F). This mean that the engine is overheated and may be damaged.

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

Low key battery (for smart key system)

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

Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)

  • This warning message appears 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)

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

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

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

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

  • This warning message appears 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.

12V battery discharging due to additional 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.

Press START button again (for smart key system)

  • This warning message appears 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 appears 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)

  • This warning message appears 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.