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Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp (related to electric vehicle)

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, Kia recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Service Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

  • When the START/STOP button is in the ON position.

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

  • When there is a problem with related parts of the electric vehicle control system, such as sensors, etc.

When the warning light illuminates whilst driving, or does not go OFF after starting the vehicle, have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Regenerative Brake Warning Light

red colour

yellow colour

This warning light illuminates :

When the regenerative brake does not operate and the brake does not perform well. This causes the Brake Warning light (red) and Regenerative Brake Warning Light (yellow) to illuminate simultaneously.

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

The operation of the brake pedal may be more difficult than normal and the braking distance can increase.

High Voltage Battery Low Level Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

When the high voltage battery level is low. When the warning light turns ON, charge the battery immediately.

Power Down Indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

When the power is limited for the safety of the electric vehicle.

The power is limited for the following reasons.

  • The high voltage battery level is below a certain level or voltage is decreasing.

  • When the temperature of motor is too high, and the temperature of high voltage battery is too high or too low.

  • There is a problem with the cooling system, or a failure that may interrupt normal driving.

    NOTICE

    Do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly when the power down indicator light is ON.

    Charge the battery immediately when the high voltage battery level is not enough.

Charging Cable Connection Indicator

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