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Charging Cable Connection Indicator

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

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • 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 ESC system.

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

This indicator light blinks:

While the ESC is operating.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

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

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

  • When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

AUTO HOLD Indicator Light (AUTO HOLD) (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • White When you activate the auto hold system by pressing the AUTO HOLD button.

  • Green When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with the auto hold system activated.

  • Yellow When there is a malfunction with the auto hold system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (With Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:

  • When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly while the ENGINE START/STOP button is ACC or ON.

    • At this time, you can start the engine.

    • The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:

  • When the smart key is not in the vehicle.

    • At this time, you can not start the engine.

This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:

  • When the vehicle can not detect the smart key which is in the vehicle while the ENGINE START/STOP button is ON.

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

This indicator light blinks:

  • When the battery of the smart key is weak.

    • At this time, you can not start the engine.However, you can start the engine if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the smart key. (For more details, refer to More Details).

  • When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.

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

Turn Signal Indicator Light

This indicator light blinks:

  • When you turn the turn signal light on.

    If any of the following occurs, there may a malfunction with the turn signal system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

    • The indicator light does not blink but illuminates.

    • The indicator light blinks more rapidly.

    • The indicator light does not illuminate at all.

Low Beam Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates

  • When the headlights are on.

High Beam Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the headlights are on and in the high beam position.

  • When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.

EV Mode Indicator

This indicator light illuminates:

This indicator illuminates when the vehicle is driven by the electric motor.

Ready Indicator

This indicator light 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, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

High Beam Assist indicator (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates :

  • When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position.

  • If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, the high beam assist will switch the high beam to low beam automatically.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Light ON Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the tail lights or headlights are on.

Rear Fog Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the rear fog lights are on.

Front Fog Indicator Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the front fog lights are on.

Lane Safety indicator light (if equipped)

Type A

Type B

Lane Safety indicator will illuminate when you turn Lane Keeping Assist on by pressing the Lane Safety button.

If there is a problem with the function, the yellow Lane Safety indicator will illuminate.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

Icy Road Warning Light (if equipped)

  • This warning light is to warn the driver the road may be icy.

    When the temperature on the outside temperature gauge is approximately below 4°C (39°F), the Icy Road Warning Light and Outside Temperature Gauge blinks and then illuminates. Also, the warning chime sounds 1 time.

NOTICE

If the icy road warning light appears while driving, you should drive more attentively and safely, refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.