Indicator lights

The indicator light indicates whether the various functions are activated.

Ready indicator light (READY)

This indicator appears:

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: You can drive in an emergency.

If the ready indicator goes off or blinks, there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

i-Pedal indicator light

This indicator appears:

When i-Pedal is activated.

Smart regeneration system indicator light

This indicator appears:

When smart regeneration system is activated.

Charging cable connection indicator light

This indicator appears:

When the charging cable is connected.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position.

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

  • When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.

    In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

While the ESC is operating.

For more information, refer to Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position.

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

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

For more information, refer to Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

Immobilizer indicator light (with smart key)

This indicator light appears for up to 30 seconds:

  • When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the EV button in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position.

    • Once the smart key is detected, you can start the vehicle (READY indicator on).

    • The indicator light goes off after starting the vehicle (READY indicator on).

This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:

  • When the smart key is not in the vehicle.

    • You cannot start the vehicle.

This indicator light appears for 2 seconds and goes off:

  • If the smart key is in the vehicle and the EV button is on, but the vehicle cannot detect the smart key.

    In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

  • When the battery of the smart key is weak.

  • When the immobilizer system is malfunctioning.

    In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

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 your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

  • The indicator light appears but does not blink.

  • The indicator light blinks more rapidly.

  • The indicator light does not appear at all.

High beam indicator light

This indicator light appears:

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

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

High Beam Assist indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • When High Beam Assist is activated.

For more information, refer to High Beam Assist (HBA).

Light on indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • When the taillights or headlights are on.

KEY OUT Indicator Light : (if equipped)

When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position, if any door is open, the system checks for the smart key.

This indicator light blinks:

When the smart key is not in the vehicle and any door is open with the EV button in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position.

  • At this time, if you close all doors, the chime will also sound for approximately 5 seconds.

  • The indicator will go off while the vehicle is moving.

AUTO HOLD indicator light (AUTO HOLD)

This indicator light appears:

  • 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 an authorized Kia dealer.

For more information, refer to AUTO HOLD.

Lane Safety indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • Gray when Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.

  • Green when Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.

  • Yellow when Lane Safety is disabled or a malfunction is detected.

    • If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Lane Safety is set, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

  • Green: When Lane Keeping Assist is operating.

For more information, refer to Lane Keeping Assist (LKA).

Lane Following Assist indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • Green: When Lane Following Assist is operating.

  • Gray: When Lane Following Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.

This indicator light blinks:

  • White: When the steering wheel assist is canceled.

For more information, refer to Lane Following Assist (LFA).

Highway Lane Change Assist indicator light : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • Green when Highway Lane Change Assist is ready to operate.

  • Gray when Highway Lane Change Assist is on standby.

This indicator light blinks:

  • Green when Highway Lane Change Assist is operating.

  • White when Highway Lane Change Assist is canceled.

For more information, refer to Highway Driving Assist (HDA).

Drive mode indicator light (ECO / NORMAL / SPORT / SNOW / MY)

This indicator light appears:

  • When you select each mode as drive mode.

For more information, refer to Drive mode integrated control system.

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator light : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

  • Yellow when Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is OFF, disabled, or malfunctioning.

  • When the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist system is ON, the indicator displays the speed limit. When the vehicle is speeding, the speed limit displays red.

For more information, refer to Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA).

Battery conditioning mode indicator light : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears: