Instrument cluster 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.

Low washer fluid

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

Refill the washer fluid reservoir.

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.

NOTE

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 key battery

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

Press START button while turning wheel

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

Steering wheel not locked

This warning message appears if the steering wheel does not lock when you turn the EV button to the OFF position.

Check haptic steering wheel system

  • There is a problem with the haptic steering wheel system

Check steering wheel lock system

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

Key not in vehicle

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

Key not detected

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

Press START button again

  • This warning message appears if you cannot operate the EV button due to a problem with the button system.

  • You can start the vehicle by pressing the EV button once more.

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

Press START button with key

  • This warning message appears if you press the EV button while the warning message “Key not detected” is illuminated.

  • The immobilizer indicator light will blink.

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.

Check driver assistance system.

Problem with Driver Assistance system

Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse

  • The brake switch fuse is disconnected

  • You need to replace the fuse with a new one before starting the vehicle.

  • If that is not possible, you can start the vehicle by pressing the EV button for 10 seconds in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position.

Refill coolant

The coolant is low

Charge immediately. Power limited

When the battery temperature is extremely low in winter, the battery temperature optimization is conducted for normal driving conditions.

The optimization time may vary depending on the battery temperature and charging conditions.

Power limited due to low EV battery temperature. Charge battery

If the high voltage battery level and temperature is too low, the power may be limited. When the warning message is displayed, please charge the vehicle immediately.

CAUTION
  • Some driving information stored in the trip computer will reset if the battery is disconnected.

  • Mileage and days may be incorrect in the following situations:

    • The battery cable is disconnected.

    • The battery is discharged.

  • If sunroof open warning is displayed in the cluster, the Driving Information message may not be displayed.

  • To set the charging time and/or climate time, refer to Navigation Quick Reference Guide.

  • If the icy road warning appears while driving, you should drive more attentively and safely refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.

Headlights are Off

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