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NOTICE

Warning lights

Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the engine. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.

Air bag Warning Light (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • It illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off.

  • When there is a malfunction with the SRS.

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

Seat Belt Warning Light

This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds

    • It remains on if the parking brake is applied.

  • When the parking brake is applied.

  • When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.

    • If the warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:
  1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

  2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to More Details.). Then check all brake components for fluid leaks. If any leak on the brake system is still found, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. In this case, have the vehicle towed to a professional workshop and inspected.

    Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

    WARNING

    Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light

    Driving the vehicle with a warning light ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low.

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

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • It remains on until the engine is started.

  • When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.

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

CAUTION
  • Prolonged driving with the Emission Control System Malfunction Indicator Light () illuminated may cause damage to the emission control systems which could effect drivability and/or fuel economy.

  • If the Emission Control System Malfunction Indicator Light () begins to flash ON and OFF, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

Diesel engine (if equipped with DPF)

When the malfunction indicator light is blinks, it may stop blinking after driving the vehicle at more than 60km/h (37 mph) or at more than second gear with 1500 ~ 2500 engine rpm for a certain time (for about 25 minutes).

If the malfunction indicator light continues to be blinked in spite of the procedure, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

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

CAUTION

Diesel engine

If the Emission Control System Malfunction Indicator Light blinks, some error related to the injection quantity adjustment occurs which could result in loss of engine power, combustion noise and poor emission.

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

Charging System Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • It remains on until the engine is started.

  • When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system.

If there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system:
  1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

  2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.

    If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging system.

    In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible.

    Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • It remains on until the engine is started.

  • When the engine oil pressure is low.

  • Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

  • Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to More Details or More Details.). If the level is low, add oil as required.

  • If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.

NOTICE

When engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine Oil Pressure warning light will illuminate.

Low Fuel Level Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

When the fuel tank is nearly empty.

If the fuel tank is nearly empty:

Add fuel as soon as possible.

CAUTION

Low Fuel Level

Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below “E” can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter (if equipped).

Fuel Filter Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch to the ON position.

    • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • When water has accumulated inside the fuel filter. In this case, remove the water from the fuel filter.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

CAUTION

Fuel Filter Warning Light

  • When the Fuel Filter Warning Light illuminates, engine power (vehicle speed & idle speed) may decrease.

  • If you keep driving with the warning light on, engine parts (injector, common rail, high pressure fuel pump) may be damaged. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Exhaust system (DPF) Warning Light (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates:
  • When there is a malfunction with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system.

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

    • at more than 60km/h (37 mph), or

    • at more than 2nd gear with 1500 ~ 2500 engine rpm for a certain time (for about 25 minutes).

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

CAUTION

Diesel Engine with DPF (if equipped)

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

Door Ajar Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

When a door is not closed securely.

Safety belt warning chime

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition key is turned “ON” or if it is disconnected after the key is ON, the safety belt warning chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds.

Key reminder warning chime (if equipped)

If the driver’s door is opened and the ignition key is left in the ignition switch in the LOCK or ACC position, the key reminder warning chime will sound. This is to prevent you from locking your keys in the vehicle.

Parking brake warning sound

If the vehicle driven at 10km/h (6mph) for more 2~3 than seconds, the warning chime will sound continuously when the parking brake engaged.