LCD display messages

Door, hood, liftgate, or sunroof open

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This warning displays when a door, the hood, the liftgate, or the sunroof is open and indicates which is open.

Lights mode

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  1. Lights

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

You can activate or deactivate the Wiper/Lights Display function in the information cluster LCD display’s User Settings mode.

Wiper mode

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  1. Front Wiper

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

You can activate or deactivate the Wiper/Lights Display function in the information cluster LCD display’s User Settings mode.

Ready to drive

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  1. Ready to drive

This message displays when the vehicle is ready to drive.

Check brake system

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  1. Check brake system

This message displays when the brake performance is low or regenerative braking does not work properly due to a failure in the brake system. Operating the brake pedal might be slower than usual. The required braking distance might increase.

Stop vehicle and check brake system

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  1. Stop vehicle and check brake system

This message displays when the brake system has a failure. In this case, park the vehicle in a safe location and have it towed to the nearest authorized Kia dealer to be inspected.

Check Hybrid system

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  1. Check Hybrid system

This message displays when the hybrid control system has a problem. When this warning message displays, refrain from driving the vehicle. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Check Hybrid system. Stop safely.

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  1. Check Hybrid system. Stop safely.

This message displays when the hybrid control system has a problem. The READY indicator blinks and a warning chime sounds until the problem resolves. When this warning message displays, refrain from driving the vehicle. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Check Hybrid system. Do not start engine.

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  1. Check Hybrid system. Do not start engine.

This message displays when the hybrid battery’s charge level (SOC) is low. A warning chime sounds until the problem resolves. When this warning message displays, refrain from driving the vehicle. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Stop vehicle and check power supply

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  1. Stop vehicle and check power supply

This message displays when the power supply system has a failure. In this case, park the vehicle in a safe location and have it towed to the nearest authorized Kia dealer to be inspected.

Check Virtual Engine Sound System

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  1. Check Virtual Engine Sound System

This message displays when the Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) has a problem. When this warning message displays, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Refill coolant

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  1. Refill coolant

This message displays when the inverter coolant is nearly empty. Refill the inverter coolant.

Park with engine On to charge battery

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  1. Park with engine On to charge battery

This message displays when the hybrid battery’s charge level (SOC) is low. Park the vehicle in a safe location and wait for the hybrid battery to charge before you resume driving.

Start engine to avoid battery discharge

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  1. Start engine to avoid battery discharge

This message displays when the 12V battery might discharge if the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position and the READY indicator does not display. To prevent the 12V battery from discharging, set the vehicle to the READY mode.

Low washer fluid

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

Refill the washer fluid reservoir.

Engine overheated

This warning message displays when the engine coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C). This means that the engine is overheated and may be damaged.

If your vehicle is overheated, refer to If the engine overheats.

Ice possible. Drive with care.

This warning appears when the road may be icy.

When the temperature on the outside temperature gauge is below approximately 40°F (4°C), the warning light and outside temperature gauge will blink 5 times, then remain lit. A warning chime will sound once.

WARNING

If the icy road warning appears while you are driving, you should drive even more attentively and cautiously. Refrain from speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking, sharp turning, and other potentially dangerous driving.

Low engine oil

This warning message appears when the engine oil level is insufficient.

Refill the engine oil.

For more details, refer to Engine oil (Gasoline).

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When the engine oil level warning light appears, ensure that you have followed the engine oil replacement maintenance schedule in the owner’s manual before replenishing the oil. If you have not followed the schedule, you must replace the engine oil.

Engine oil change due soon. Reset oil life after oil change.

This warning message appears when the remaining engine oil life reaches 5% or below. Refill the engine oil.

Replace engine oil from an authorized Kia dealer. After that, select Convenience > Oil Change Reminder from the User Settings menu on the cluster or Vehicle > Cluster > Oil Change Reminder from Settings menu on the infotainment system screen to reset the remaining oil life.

For more details, refer to Engine oil (Gasoline).

Engine oil change due now. Reset oil life after oil change.

This warning message appears when the remaining engine oil life reaches 1% or below.

Replace engine oil immediately from an authorized Kia dealer. After that, select Convenience > Oil Change Reminder from the User Settings menu on the cluster or Vehicle > Cluster > Oil Change Reminder from Settings menu on the infotainment system screen to reset the remaining oil life.

For more details, refer to Engine oil (Gasoline).

Low key battery (for smart key system)

This warning message appears if the smart key’s battery is discharged when you turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF position.

Press START button while turning wheel (for smart key system)

This warning message appears if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button. To resolve the issue, press the ENGINE START/STOP button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Steering wheel not locked (for smart key system)

This warning message appears if the steering wheel does not lock when you turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF position.

Check steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)

This warning message appears if the steering wheel does not lock normally when you turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF position.

Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)

This warning message appears if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button. Always have the smart key with you.

Key not detected (for smart key system)

This warning message appears if the smart key is not detected when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system)

This warning message appears if you try to start the engine without the gear in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system)

This warning message appears if the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the ACC position twice when you press the button repeatedly without engaging the brake pedal. Engage the brake pedal to start the engine.

Battery discharging due to external electrical devices

The vehicle can detect self-discharge of the battery due to overcurrent generated by unauthorized electrical devices, such as a instrument panel camera.

If the warning continues after you disconnect external electrical devices, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Press START button again (for smart key system)

  • This warning message appears if you cannot operate the ENGINE START/STOP button due to a problem with the button system.

  • You can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button once more.

  • If the warning appears every time you press the ENGINE START/STOP button, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Press START button with key (for smart key system)

  • This warning message appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the warning message “Key not detected” is illuminated.

  • The immobilizer indicator light will blink.

Headlights are Off

This warning message appears if the headlights are OFF when you are in dark surroundings.