Indicator lights

READY indicator

This indicator displays when the vehicle is ready to drive. When it does not display, normal driving is impossible or a problem has occurred. Blinking indicates emergency driving.

When the ready indicator does not display or blinks, there is a problem with the system. If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

EV mode indicator

The EV mode indicator illuminates when the electric motor powers the vehicle.

When the EV indicator light does not illuminate, the gasoline engine powers the vehicle.

Charging cable connection indicator (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

The charging cable connection indicator illuminates in red when you connect the charging cable.

Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • For approximately 3 seconds when you turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

  • When there is an ESC system malfunction. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks while the ESC is operating.

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

Electronic stability control (ESC) OFF indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • For approximately 3 seconds when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

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

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

AUTO HOLD indicator light

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 engaging the brake pedal with the Auto Hold system activated.

  • Yellow when there is a malfunction with the Auto Hold system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

For more details, refer to AUTO HOLD.

Immobilizer indicator light (with smart key)

This indicator light appears for up to 30 seconds when the vehicle properly detects the smart key inside of the vehicle while the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position. The indicator light will disappear after you start the engine.

This indicator light blinks for a few seconds when the smart key is not in the vehicle. You will not be able to start the engine.

This indicator light appears for 2 seconds then disappears when the vehicle cannot detect the smart key in the vehicle and the ENGINE START/STOP button is ON. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

  • When the smart key battery is weak. You will not be able to start the engine unless you press the ENGINE START/STOP button with the smart key. (For more details, refer to Immobilizer system).

  • 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 engage the turn signal.

The turn signal system may be malfunctioning and should be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer if the indicator light does any of the following:

  • The indicator light appears but does not blink.

  • The indicator light blinks more rapidly.

  • The indicator light does not appear at all.

Low beam indicator light

This indicator light appears when the headlights are ON.

High beam indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • When the high beam lights are ON.

  • When the turn signal is set to Flash-to-Pass.

High Beam Assist indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • When the light switch is set to AUTO and the high beam lights are ON.

  • If your vehicle detects oncoming vehicles or vehicles ahead, High Beam Assist will automatically switch the headlight from high beam to low beam.

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

Light ON indicator light

This indicator light appears when the taillight or headlight is ON.

Front fog indicator light : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears when the front fog lights are ON.

Lane Safety indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • For approximately 3 seconds when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

  • 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 illuminated after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Lane Safety is ON, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer

The indicator light blinks green when Lane Keeping Assist is operating.

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

Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • For approximately 3 seconds when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

  • When you activate the system by pressing the DBC button.

This indicator light blinks when DBC is operating.

This indicator light appears yellow when the DBC system is malfunctioning.

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

For more details, refer to Downhill Brake Control (DBC).

All Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • For approximately 3 seconds when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

  • When you select AWD LOCK mode by pressing the AWD LOCK button. AWD LOCK mode increases drive power when driving on wet pavement, snowy roads, or offroad.

NOTE

AWD LOCK mode

Do not use AWD LOCK mode on dry paved roads or highways, as this can cause noise, vibration, or damage to AWD related parts.

Drive mode indicator light (ECO/SPORT/MY): (if equipped)

This indicator light appears according to which drive mode you select.

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

Inattentive Driving indicator light : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • For approximately 3 seconds when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

  • Yellow when the Driver Attention Warning is disabled or malfunctioning.

    If the indicator light remains yellow after you have uncovered or unblocked the front view camera, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks yellow when the Driver Attention Warning recommends that you take a break from driving.

For more details, refer to Driver Attention Warning (DAW).

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator light : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears:

  • For approximately 3 seconds when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position.

  • 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 details, refer to Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA).

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 details, refer to Highway Driving Assist (HDA).

Lane Following Assist indicator light

This indicator light appears:

  • When you press the Lane Following Assist button ON.

  • Yellow when there is a problem with the Lane Following Assist function.

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