When there is a malfunction with the hybrid system.

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

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button 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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button 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.

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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Your vehicle is equipped with dualdiagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail.

With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the vehicle.

Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short a distance with only a portion of the brake system working.

If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

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

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

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

• When there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system).

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

• When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally.

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

WARNING

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light

When both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the brake system will not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.

In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking.

Have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

NOTICE

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light

When the ABS Warning Light is on or both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may not work. Also, the EPS Warning Light may illuminate and the steering effort may increase or decrease.

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

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

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

  • This indicator light comes on after the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position and then goes out after approximately 3 seconds.

• When there is a malfunction with the EPS.

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

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button 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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

NOTICE

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control systems which could effect drivability and/or fuel economy.

CAUTION

Gasoline Engine

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates, 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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

  • It remains on until the engine is started.

• When there is a malfunction with electrical charging system.

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

2. 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 authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button 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. 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 authorized 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.

When the temperature of the engine coolant is extremely high. Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to More Details.

NOTICE

If the Engine Coolant Temperature warning light illuminates, it indicates overheating that may damage the engine.

When 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 “0” can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter. (if equipped)

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

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

• When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated (The location of the underinflated tires are displayed on the LCD display (if equipped)).

* For more details, refer to More Details.

• When there is a malfunction with the TPMS. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

* For more details, refer to More Details“.

WARNING

Safe Stopping

• The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.

• If you notice any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the accelerator pedal, apply the brakes gradually with light force, and slowly move to a safe position off the road.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

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

• When there is a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.

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

• This warning light informs the driver the following situations

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped)

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blind (if equipped)

  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction (if equipped)

  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blind (if equipped)

  • High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)

  • Lamp malfunction

  • LED head lamp malfunction (if equipped)

  • Smart Cruise Control malfunction (if equipped)

  • Smart Cruise Control radar blind (if equipped)

  • Engine oil

  • Engine oil shortage

If the warning situation is solved, the master warning light will turn off.

• When there is a malfunction with Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) system.

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

  • The vehicle should be driven for more than 30 minutes at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and faster.

  • Ensure the following conditions are all met: safe road conditions, transmission 3rd gear or above, and engine speed of 1,500 - 4,000 rpm.

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

CAUTION

Gasoline Engine with GPF

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

• When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp.

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

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

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

  • When there is a malfunction with the EPB.

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

  

  NOTICE

  Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light

  The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light may illuminate when the Electronic Stability control (ESC) Indicator Light comes on to indicate that the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).