Door, hood, liftgate, sunroof open warning display

OCV034116N

Power limited due to low EV battery temperature. Charge battery

This warning is displayed if any door, the hood or the liftgate or the sunroof is left open. The warning will indicate which door is open in the display.

Sunroof open warning display: (if equipped)

OCV034132N

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

Close the sunroof securely before leaving your vehicle.

Lights mode

OCV035047N

Lights AUTO OFF

This indicator displays which exterior light is selected using the lighting control.

You can activate or deactivate Wiper/Lights Display function from the infotainment system.

Wiper mode

OCV035048N

Front Wiper OFF AUTO LO HI

This indicator displays which wiper speed is selected using the wiper control.

You can activate or deactivate Wiper/Lights Display function from the infotainment system.

Low-key battery

This warning message is displayed if the battery of the smart key is discharged. Replace the Smart Key battery.

Press brake pedal to start vehicle

This warning message is displayed if the EV button changes to the POWER ON position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.

You can start the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal.

Key not in vehicle

This warning message is displayed if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the EV button.

When attempting to start the vehicle, always have the smart key with you.

Key not detected

This warning message is displayed if the smart key is not detected when you press the EV button.

Press EV button again

This message is displayed if you were unable to start the vehicle when the EV button was pressed.

If this occurs, attempt to start the vehicle by pressing the EV button again.

If the warning message appears each time you press the EV button, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Press EV button with key

This warning message is displayed if you press the EV button while the warning message ' Key not detected ' is displayed.

Shift to P to start vehicle

This warning message is displayed if you try to start the vehicle without shifting to the P (Park) position.

Shift to P

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

The EV button will change to the POWER ON position (If you press the EV button once more, it will turn to the on position).

Battery discharging due to external electrical devices

This message is displayed if the battery voltage is weak due to any non-factory electrical accessories (eg., instrument panel camera). Make sure that the battery is not discharged.

If the warning message appears after removing the non-factory electrical accessories, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Low washer fluid

This warning message displays when the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.

Refill the washer fluid reservoir.

Shift to P to charge

This message is displayed if you connect the charging cable without the gear in the P (Park) position.

Shift to P (Park) before connecting the charging cable.

Low EV battery

When the high voltage battery charge level reaches about 20% (25% for standard type battery) or below, this warning message displays.

The warning light () on the instrument cluster will turn on simultaneously. Charge the battery immediately.

Charge immediately. Power limited

When the high voltage battery charge level reaches about 10% (15% for standard type battery) or below, this warning message displays.

The warning light () on the instrument cluster and the power down indicator light () will turn on simultaneously.

To minimize the high voltage battery’s energy consumption, vehicle power decreases. Charge the battery immediately.

Check electric vehicle system

This warning message displays when there is a problem with the electric vehicle control system.

Power limited

In the following cases, this warning message is displayed when the vehicle’s power is limited for safety.

• When the power is limited for the safety of the high-powered parts of an electric vehicle. The power is limited for the following reasons. (Unless both Service Warning Light and Power Down Indicator Light appear at the same time, it is not a failure.)

• The high voltage battery charge level is too low, or the voltage is decreasing.

• The high voltage battery temperature is too high or too low.

• The motor temperature is high.

Power limited due to low EV battery temperature. Charge battery

This warning message displays to protect the electric vehicle system when you turn the vehicle ON while the high voltage battery temperature is low. The power could be limited if the high voltage battery charge level is low and the vehicle is parked outside in a low temperature for an extended period of time. Charging the battery before driving increases the battery temperature and helps increase power.

EV Battery Overheated! Stop vehicle

This warning message is displayed to protect the battery and electric vehicle system when the high voltage battery temperature is too high.

Stop the vehicle and press the EV button in the OFF position to decrease the battery temperature.

Stop vehicle and check power supply

This warning message displays when a failure occurs in the 12V power supply system.

If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe location, tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Kia dealer and have the vehicle inspected.

Unplug vehicle to start

This message is displayed when you start the vehicle without unplugging the charging cable and will not shift out of park. Unplug the charging cable and then turn on the vehicle.

Charging Door Open

This message is displayed when the vehicle is driven with the charging door opened. Close the charging door to start driving.

Remaining Time

This message is displayed to notify the remaining time to charge the battery to the selected target battery charge level and the charge voltage level.

Charging Stopped. Check the charger

This warning message displays when charging stops for the following reasons:

• There is a problem with the external AC or DC charger.

• The external AC charger stopped charging.

• The charging cable is damaged.

If this occurs, check for problems with the external AC or DC charger or the charging cable.

If the same problem occurs when charging the vehicle with a well-functioning external charger or genuine Kia portable charger (sold separately), have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Charging Stopped. Check the cable connection

This warning message is displayed for the reasons below:

• The charging connector is not correctly connected to the charging inlet.

• You press the charging connector lock release button.

If this occurs, disconnect and reconnect the charging connector.

Check to see whether there is any problem (such as external damage, foreign substances, and so on) with the charging connector or charging inlet.

If the same problem occurs when charging the vehicle with a replaced charging cable or genuine Kia portable charger (sold separately), have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Check regenerative brakes

This warning message displays when the regenerative brake system does not work properly.

If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Check Virtual vehicle Sound System

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

If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Check Active Air Flap System

This warning message displays in the following situations:

• There is a malfunction with the actuator flap

• There is a malfunction with the actuator air flap controller

When all of the above situations are resolved, the warning will disappear.

Refill coolant

This message is displayed when the coolant is low. If the warning message is displayed, stop driving and check the amount of coolant. Driving without sufficient coolant for a prolonged period of time can cause serious problems with the vehicle’s electrical equipment and make normal driving impossible.