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Warning messages

Warning messages appear on the LCD to warn the driver. It is located in the centre of the instrument cluster.

The warning message may appear differently depending on the type of instrument cluster and some may not show the warning message at all.

The warning message is shown in either symbol, symbol and text, or text type only.

Door, bonnet, tailgate open (if equipped)

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

Sunroof open (if equipped)

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

Shift to P (for smart key system and Automatic Transmission) (if equipped)

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

  • At this time, the ENGINE START/STOP button turns to the ACC position (If you press the ENGINE START/STOP button once more, it will turn to the ON position).

Low Key Battery (for smart key system) (if equipped)

  • 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 whilst turning wheel (for smart key system) (if equipped)

  • 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 whilst turning the steering wheel right and left.

Steering wheel not locked (for smart key system) (if equipped)

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

Check Steering Wheel Lock System (for smart key 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.

Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system and Automatic Transmission/Automated Manual Transmission) (if equipped)

  • 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.

Press clutch pedal to start engine (for smart key system and Manual Transmission) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates if the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the clutch pedal.

  • It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the engine.

Key not in vehicle (for smart key system) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates on the cluster if you open or close the door when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position and the smart key is not in the vehicle. Especially when you close the door, a warning alarm will also sound for approximately 5 seconds.

  • It means that you should always have the smart key with you.

Key not detected (for smart key system) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates for 10 seconds on the cluster if you don’t have the smart key with you or it is not detected when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button. In this case, the immobiliser indicator light will blink for 10 seconds.

Press START button again (for smart key system) (if equipped)

  • 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Press START button with key (for smart key system) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button whilst the warning message “Key not detected” is illuminating.

  • At this time, the immobiliser indicator light blinks.

Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (for smart key system and Automatic Transmission/Automated Manual Transmission) (if equipped)

  • This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is disconnected.

  • It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for 10 seconds in the ACC position.

Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system and Automatic Transmission) (if equipped)

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

NOTICE

You can start the engine with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position. But, for your safety, we recommend that you start the engine with the shift lever in the P (Park) position.

Shift to N to start engine (for smart key system and Automated Manual Transmission) (if equipped)

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

NOTICE

You can start the engine with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.

Engine overheated (if equipped)

  • 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 fuel (if equipped)

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 possible.

Battery discharging due to external electrical devices (if equipped)

The vehicle can detect self-discharge of the battery due to overcurrent that is generated by unauthorised 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner.