This warning light appears:

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

  • It appears for approximately 3–6 seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with the SRS. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

  • It appears for approximately 3 seconds

  • It remains on if the parking brake is applied.

• When the parking brake is applied.

• When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.

  • If the warning light appears with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in reservoir is low.

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to More Details). Check all brake components for fluid leaks. If any leak on the brake system is found, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle.

   Have your vehicle towed to an authorized Kia dealer and inspected.

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-diagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems fail.

If one of the systems stops working, a warning light will appear. More than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the vehicle.

The vehicle will not stop in as short a distance with only a portion of the brake system working.

If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

Parking brake & brake fluid warning light

Driving the vehicle with a warning light on is dangerous. If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light appears with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low.

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

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

• When there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system).

  If the light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• When the ABS and regular brake system are not working, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light

When both ABS and parking brake & brake fluid warning lights are on, the brake system will not operate normally, and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.

Avoid high-speed driving and abrupt braking.

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

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

• When there is a malfunction with the EPB.

  Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

EPB warning light

The EPB warning light may appear when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light comes on to indicate that the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

  • This indicator light comes on after the ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the ON position and then goes out after approximately 3 seconds.

• When there is a malfunction with the EPS.

  Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

• When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system.

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.

   Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• When you set the ignition switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

  • The MIL appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.

• When a malfunction is detected in the emission control system, the engine, the powertrain or the active air flap.

  Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

MIL

• Driving with the MIL on may cause damage to the emission control systems which could affect drivability and/or fuel economy.

• If the enhanced engine protection system becomes activated due to lack of engine oil, engine power will be limited. If the enhanced engine protection system activates due to the lack of engine oil, the engine power is limited.

CAUTION

If the oil pressure lowers due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the engine oil pressure warning light turns on and an enhanced engine protection system that limits the engine's power is activated. The engine warning light turns on if driving repeatedly and continuously.

CAUTION

If the MIL appears, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

  • It remains on until the engine is started.

• When the engine oil pressure is low.

• Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

• Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to More Details). If the level is low, add oil as required.

• If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Continuing driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.

• When there is a malfunction with Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) system.

• When this warning light appears, it may turn off after driving the vehicle:

  • The vehicle should be driven for more than 30 minutes at a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or faster.

  • Ensure the following conditions are all met: safe road conditions, transmission in 3rd gear or above, and engine speed of 1,500–4,000 rpm.

If this warning light blinks after following this procedure, have the GPF system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

Gasoline engine with GPF (if equipped)

If you continue to drive with the GPF warning light blinking for a long time, the GPF system could be damaged, and fuel consumption could worsen.

When the fuel tank is nearly empty.

Add fuel as soon as possible.

CAUTION

Low fuel level

Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below "E" can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.

• This warning light informs the driver the following situations

  • LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped)

  • Lamp malfunction

  • High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)

To identify the details of the warning look at the LCD display.

If the situation is resolved, the master warning light will turn off.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

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

• When one or more of your tires are significantly under inflated. (The location of the underinflated tires is displayed on the LCD display).

* For more details, refer to More Details.

• When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.

  Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

WARNING

Low tire pressure

• Significantly low tire pressure makes the vehicle unstable and can contribute to loss of vehicle control and increased braking distances.

• Continued driving with low pressure tires will cause the tires to overheat and fail.

WARNING

Safe stopping

• The TPMS cannot alert you about severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.

• If you notice any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the accelerator pedal, apply the brakes gradually with light force, and slowly move to a safe position off the road.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

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

• When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp.

Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part.

Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

LED headlamp warning light

Continuous driving with the LED Headlamp Warning Light on or blinking can reduce LED headlamp (low beam) life.

• When there is a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.

Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

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

• When there is a malfunction with the AWD.

  Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

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

• When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.

  Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

While the ESC is operating.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

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

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

* For more details, refer to More Details.

• 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. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

• When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly while the ignition switch is ON.

  • You can then start the engine.

  • The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.

  Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly while the ENGINE START/STOP button is ACC or ON.

  • At this time, you can start the engine.

  • The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

• When the smart key is not in the vehicle.

  • At this time, you cannot start the engine.

• When the vehicle cannot detect the smart key which is in the vehicle while the ENGINE START/STOP Button is ON.

  Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• When the battery of the smart key is weak.

  • At this time, you cannot start the engine. However, you can start the engine if you press the ENGINE START/STOP Button with the smart key. (For more details, refer to More Details).

• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.

  Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• When you turn the turn signal light on.

If any of the following occurs, there may be a malfunction with the turn signal system. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• The indicator light does not blink but appears.

• The indicator light blinks more rapidly.

• The indicator light does not appear at all.

• When the headlamps are on.

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

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

• When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position.

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

* For more details, refer to More Details.

• When the taillamps or headlamps are on.

• When the front fog lights are on.

• When you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

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

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

• When the DBC is operating.

• When there is a malfunction with the DBC system.

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

* For more details, refer to More Details.

• Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

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

• When you select AWD lock mode by pressing the AWD LOCK button.

  • The AWD lock mode is to increase the drive power when driving on wet pavement, snow covered roads and/or off-road.

NOTICE

AWD lock mode

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

When the vehicle is ready to be driven.

• ON: Normal driving is possible.

• OFF: Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred.

When the temperature of the engine coolant is extremely high. Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to More Details

NOTICE

If the Engine Coolant Temperature warning light appears, it indicates overheating that may damage the engine.

When the vehicle is driven by the electric motor.

• "EV" indicator ON: Vehicle is driven using the electric motor or the gasoline engine is stopped.

• "EV" indicator OFF: Vehicle is driven using the gasoline engine.

• When you select each mode as drive mode.

For more details, refer to More Details.