Shift to P

• This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without the gear in P (Park) position.

• At this time, the ENGINE START/STOP button turns to the ACC position.

Low washer fluid

This warning message is displayed if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.

Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.

Check headlight LED (if equipped)

This message is displayed if there is a problem with the LED headlamp. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommended to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Low fuel

• This warning message is displayed if the fuel tank is almost out of fuel.

• When this message is displayed, the low fuel level warning light in the cluster will come on.

• It is recommended to look for the nearest fueling station and refuel as soon as possible.

Engine has overheated

• This warning message illuminates 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

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

Press START button while turning wheel

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed.

• It means that you should press the ENGINE START/STOP button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Check Steering Wheel Lock System (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock normally when the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the OFF position.

Key not in vehicle

• This warning message illuminates 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

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

Shift to P or N to start engine

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

Press brake pedal to start engine

• This warning message illuminates 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.

Vehicle is in N. Press START button and shift to P (and turn vehicle off)

This message is displayed if you try to turn off the vehicle with the gear in N (Neutral).

To turn off the vehicle:

1. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button will change to the ON position.

2. Press the P button to shift to P (Park).

3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button again, then the vehicle will turn off.

Battery discharging due to external 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.

Please note that functions such as ISG are limited and battery discharge problems may occur.

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

• This warning message illuminates 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 illuminates 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

• This warning message illuminates 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.

Check DAW system (if equipped)

• This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with Driver Attention Warning. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

* For more information, refer to More Details.

Check BCW system (if equipped)

• This warning message is displayed if there is a problem with Blind-Spot Collision Warning. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

* For more information, refer to More Details.

Check Hybrid system

This warning message illuminates when there is a problem with the hybrid control system.

Refrain from driving when the warning message is displayed.

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

Check Hybrid system. Stop safely

This warning message illuminates when there is a problem with the hybrid system. The “” indicator will blink and a warning chime will sound until the problem is solved.

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

Check Hybrid system. Do not start engine

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

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

Stop vehicle and check power supply

This warning message illuminates when a failure occurs in the power supply system.

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

Park with engine On to charge battery

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

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

Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery damage

This warning message illuminates when the fuel tank is nearly empty.

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

Refill inverter coolant

This warning message illuminates when the inverter coolant is nearly empty.

You should refill the inverter coolant.

For volume and specification of the coolant, refer to More Details.

Check brake system

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

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

Stop vehicle and check brake system

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

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

Unplug vehicle to start

The message is displayed when you start the engine without unplugging the charging cable. Unplug the charging cable, and then start the vehicle.

Remaining Time

The message is displayed to notify the remaining time to fully charge the battery.

Shift to P to charge

The message is displayed when the charging connector is plugged with the shift lever in R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive). Move the shift lever to P (Park) and re-start the charging process.

Electric mode/Automatic mode/Hybrid mode

A corresponding message is displayed when a mode is selected by pressing the HEV button.

Low battery. Maintaining Hybrid mode

This message is displayed when unable to convert to EV mode even when pressing the HEV button during HEV mode driving due to insufficient high-voltage (hybrid) battery level.

Low system temperature. Switching to Hybrid mode/ High system temperature. Switching to Hybrid mode

This message is displayed when the temperature of the high-voltage (hybrid) battery is too low or high.

This warning message is to protect the battery and the hybrid system.

Low system temperature. Maintaining Hybrid mode/ High system temperature. Maintaining Hybrid mode

This message is displayed when the temperature of the high-voltage (hybrid) battery is too low or too high. This warning message is to protect the battery and the hybrid system.

Wait until fuel door opens

This message is displayed when you attempt to open the fuel filler door with the fuel tank pressurized. Wait until the fuel tank is depressurized.

Fuel door open

This message is displayed when the fuel filler door opens after the fuel tank is depressurized. If this message is displayed, you can refuel the fuel tank.

Charging stopped. Check the AC charger

This messages is displayed when the charging failed by external charger error.

The purpose of this message is to let you know the error has occurred in the charger itself, not in the vehicle.

Charging stopped. Check the cable connection

This messages is displayed when charging is stopped because the charging connector is not correctly connected to the charging inlet. If this occurs, separate the charging connector and re-connect it and check whether there is any problem (external damage, foreign substances, etc.) with the charging connector and charging inlet. If the same problem occurs when charging the vehicle with a replaced charging cable or genuine Kia portable charger, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Charging Door Open

This message indicates that the charging door is open while in driving- ready state to encourage you to inspect and close the door.(Driving with the charging door open may result in moisture inflow or damage. This message is used to prevent such occurrences.)

Switching to Hybrid mode to allow heating or air conditioning

• When the outdoor temperature is lower than -13°C (9°F), and you turn the climate control On for heating, the above message will be displayed in the cluster. Then, the vehicle will automatically switch to HEV mode.

• When the outdoor temperature is higher than -10°C (14°F), or you turn the climate control Off, the vehicle will automatically return to EV mode.

Switching to Hybrid mode for self-diagnosis

• This message is displayed for selfdiagnosis of the hybrid mode system.

Check Virtual Engine Sound System

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

In this case, have the system serviced by a professional workshop.Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Maintaining Hybrid mode to continue heating

A message is displayed when heating is in operation and the HEV mode is maintained to meet the heating operating conditions when attempting to switch to EV mode by pressing the EV/HEV button.

Door, hood, tailgate open

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

Sunroof open (if equipped)

• This warning is displayed if you turn off the engine when the sunroof is open.

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 or the Settings in the Infotainment System screen.

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 or the Settings in the Infotainment System screen.

Coasting guide (if equipped)

A chime will sound and the coasting guide indicator will blink four times to inform the driver when to take the foot off the accelerator by anticipating a decelerating event* based on the analysis of driving routes and road conditions stored in the Infotainment System. It encourages the driver to remove the foot from the pedal and allow coasting down the road with EV motor only. This helps preventing unnecessary fuel consumption and increases fuel efficiency.

* Example of a deceleration event is going down an extended hill, slowing down approaching a toll booth, and approaching reduced speed zones.

• User settings

  Press the ENGINE START/STOP button and put the shift lever in P(Park). In the User Settings Mode, select Driver assistance, Coasting Guide, and then On to turn on the system. Cancel the selection of coasting guide to turn off the system. For the explanation of the system, press and hold the [OK] button.

• Operation conditions

  To activate the system, take the following procedures. Enter your destination information on the Infotainment System and select the driving route. Select the ECO mode in the Integrated Driving Control System. Then, satisfy the following:

  • The driving speed should be between 60 km/h(37 mph) and 160 km/h(99 mph).

* The operating speed may vary due to difference between instrument cluster and Infotainment System effected by tire inflation level.