Warning and indicator lights


Symbol	Time	Notes
	6 seconds	The air bag warning light appears for about 6 seconds and then turns off.
	Continuously	There is a malfunction with the Safety Restraint System (SRS) air bag operation.
	Continuously	Seat belt warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened. Refer to Seat belt.
	3 seconds	Parking brake & brake fluid warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds.
	Continuously	When the parking brake is applied. When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
	3 seconds	The ABS warning light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the ABS.
	Continuously	Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light appears when there is a problem with the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system.
	3 seconds	Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) warning light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the motor driven power steering.
	Continuously	Master warning light appears when there is a malfunction in various vehicle functions. To identify the details of the warning, refer to the LCD display warning message.
	3 seconds	Charging system warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with either the LDC (Low DC-DC converter) or electrical charging system.
	3 seconds	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain.
	Continuously	Engine oil pressure warning light appears until the engine is started. When the engine oil pressure is low.
	Continuously	When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
	Continuously	When there is a malfunction with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)/Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) system.
	Continuously	When the urea solution tank is nearly empty.
	Continuously	When the engine is being preheated. The engine can be started after the glow indicator light goes off.
	3 seconds	Fuel filter warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. (For diesel engine)
	Continuously	When water has accumulated inside the fuel filter.
	3 seconds	Electronic Parking Brake EPB warning light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the Electronic Parking Brake EPB
	3 seconds	Low tire pressure warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated.
	Blinking	When there is a malfunction with the TPMS. Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
	3 seconds	Yellow: Warning light turns on when the vehicle is started, then turns off again if no abnormalities are detected in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system's Forward/Side Safety.
	Blinking	Red: Flashes when the Forward/Side Safety function is in operation.
	Continuously	Yellow: Yellow warning light remains lit when there is a problem, such as if Forward/Side Safety is not set or has a functional abnormality. Refer to Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion).
	3 seconds	Forward Safety warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a deselected/malfunction/disable with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Refer to Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion).
	3 seconds	Yellow: Yellow warning light turns on when the vehicle is started, then turns off again if no abnormalities are detected in the Driver Attention Warning system.
	Blinking	Yellow: Flashes when it is recommended that the driver takes a rest.
	Continuously	Yellow: Warning light turns on when forward cameras are obscured or when there is a functional abnormality/failure in the Driver Attention Warning system. Refer to Driver Attention Warning (DAW).
	Continuously	Lane safety indicator light appears: Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied. Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied. Yellow: Whenever there is a deselected/malfunction/disable with Lane Keeping Assist. Refer to Lane Keeping Assist (LKA).
	Continuously	Highway Lane Change Assist indicator light illuminates: Green: When Highway Lane Change Assist is ready for operation. Grey: When Highway Lane Change Assist is in standby. Refer to Highway Driving Assist (HDA).
	Blinking	Green: When Highway Lane Change Assist is operating. White: When Highway Lane Change Assist is canceled. Refer to Highway Driving Assist (HDA).
	Continuously	Press Brake indicator light appears: When changing gear position without pressing brake pedal. When trying to start the engine without pressing brake pedal.
	5 seconds	Parking Brake Engaged indicator light appears when the engine is turned off without engaging parking brake lever.
	Continuously	Lane Following Assist indicator light appears: Green: When Lane Following Assist is activated Gray: When Lane Following Assist operating conditions are not satisfied. Refer to Lane Following Assist (LFA).
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the 4WD system. Refer to All wheel drive (AWD).
	Continuously	When 4WD Lock Mode is activated. Refer to All wheel drive (AWD).
	3 seconds	LED headlight warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the LED headlight.
	Blinking	Whenever there is a malfunction with a LED headlight related part.
	Continuously	Icy road warning light and outside temperature gauge blinks and then appears. Also, the warning chime sounds 1 time.
	3 seconds	Electronic Stability Control indicator light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with ESC system.
	3 seconds	The ESC OFF indicator light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	When you deactivate ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button. Refer to Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
	Continuously	When the vehicle detects the key in the vehicle in ACC/ON position
	Blinking	When the key is not in the vehicle Whenever there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
	2 seconds	When the vehicle cannot detect the key.
	Continuously	When a tailgate is not closed securely.
	Blinks	When the turn signal light is on
	Continuously	When high-beam headlamps are on.
	Continuously	When low-beam headlamps are on.
	Continuously	When the front fog lights are on.
	Continuously	When the rear fog lights are on.
	Continuously	When a door is not closed securely.
	Continuously	When High Beam Assist (HBA) is activated. Refer to High Beam Assist (HBA).
	3 seconds	Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	When you activate the system by pressing the DBC button. Refer to Downhill Brake Control (DBC).
	Blinks	Overspeed warning light blinks when you drive the vehicle more than 120km/h (75mph). The overspeed warning chime also sound approximately 5seconds.
	Continuously	When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
	Continuously	When Cruise Control is enabled. Refer to Cruise Control (CC).
	Continuously	When Cruise Control speed is set Refer to Cruise Control (CC).
	Continuously	When AUTO HOLD is activated.
	3 seconds	SOS warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Continuously	Whenever there is a malfunction with the eCall system. Refer to UAE eCall system.
	Continuously	When you select each mode as drive mode. Refer to Drive mode integrated control system.
	3 seconds	Yellow: Yellow indicator light turns on when the vehicle is started, then turns off again if no abnormalities are detected in the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist system.
	Continuously	Yellow: Indicator light turns on when there is a problem, such as if the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist system is turned off or has a functional abnormality. While the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist system is in operation, indicates the speed limit and shows the speed limit in red when the vehicle is exceeding the speed limit. Refer to Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA).
	3 seconds	The forward attention warning light appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
	Blinking	Forward Attention Warning is operating. Refer to Forward Attention Warning (FAW).
	Continuously	Gray: When the low-speed off-road drive assist is ready to operate Green: When the low-speed off-road drive assist is operating
	Blinking	Gray: When braking temporarily pauses the operation Green: When pressing the accelerator temporarily pauses the operation Orange: When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 15 km/h or pressing the accelerator temporarily pauses the operation Refer to X-TREK.
$2026 Kia Tasman 4WD High indicator light icon. It displays the text \'4H\' in bold black letters. This describes the function of the indicator that illuminates when the 4-wheel drive high mode is active.$	Continuously	The drive mode indicator illuminates according to the selected drive mode for current road conditions Refer to Electronic 4WD.
	Continuously	When the electronic locking differential is engaged, and turns off when it is disengaged.
	Blinking	The electronic locking differential is transitioning between engaged and disengaged states. Refer to Electronic Locking Differential (e-LD).

CAUTION

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

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. After that, engine warning light turns on if driving repeatedly and continuously.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) appears, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power. In this case, we recommend that you have the vehiclem inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure warning light

When engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine Oil Pressure warning light will appear.
If the engine prssure 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 Engine oil .)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 a professional workshop as soon as possible.
- Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
- Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.

Exhaust system warning light

If you continue to drive with the exhaust system warning light ( ) blinking for a long time, the system can be damaged and fuel consumption can worsen.

Diesel Engine with DPF

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

NOTE

MalExhaust system (DPF) warning light may turn off after the vehicle speed is over approximately 60km/ h (37 mph), orfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control system 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 such condition continues repeatedly, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ill appear.

Engine oil pressure warning light

For Smartstream D2.2 engine, the enhanced engine protection system which limits engine power will be activated. If the engine oil pressure is restored, the Engine Oil Pressure warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off.

TIP

Dual-diagonal braking system

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 should fail.

With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the vehicle. Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short a distance with only a portion of the brake system working.
Also, 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.

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light

Exhaust system (DPF) warning light may turn off after the vehicle speed is over approximately 60km/ h (37 mph), or above 2nd gear with 1,500–2,500 rpm for a certain time (for about 25 minutes).
If this warning light blinks in spite of the procedure (at this time the LCD warning message will be displayed), have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Exhaust system (PPF) warning light

Exhaust system (PPF) warning light may turn off after the vehicle speed is over approximately 80 km/h (50 mph), or above 3rd gear with 1,500–4,000 rpm for a certain time (approximately 30 minutes).
If this warning light blinks in spite of the procedure (at this time the LCD warning message will be displayed), have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

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.
- In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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 work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.
- In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking. We recommend you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner as soon as possible.
Safe stopping
- The TPMS cannot alert you to 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.

NOTE

Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the vehicle. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) system warning light
- When the ABS warning light is on or both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may not work. Also, the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) warning light may appear and the steering effort may increase or decrease.
- In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking. We recommend you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner as soon as possible.
The Electronic Parking Brake 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).
Continuous driving with the LED Headlight warning light on or blinking can reduce LED headlight life.
If the icy road warning light appears while driving, you should drive more attentively and safely refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.