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Features of your vehicle  
Warning and indicator lights  
Switching to Hybrid mode to allow  
heating or air conditioning  
Warning and indicator lights  
Warning lights  
䳜 When the coolant temperature is  
lower than -14/C (57/F), and you  
turn the climate control On for  
heating, the above message will  
be displayed in the cluster. Then,  
the vehicle will automatically  
switch to HEV mode.  
䳜 When the coolant temperature is  
higher than -14/C (57/F), or you  
turn the climate control Off, the  
vehicle will automatically return  
to EV mode.  
NOTICE  
Warning lights  
Make sure that all warning lights are  
OFF after starting the engine. If any  
light is still ON, this indicates a situ  
ation that needs attention.  
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Hybrid System Warning Light (  
This warning light illuminates:  
)
Switching to Hybrid mode for self-  
diagnosis  
䳜 This message is displayed for  
selfdiagnosis of the hybrid mode  
system.  
When there is a malfunction with  
the hybrid system.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
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inspected by a professional work  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service part  
ner.  
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Air bag Warning Light  
This warning light illuminates:  
䳜 Once you set the ENGINE START/  
STOP button to the ON position.  
- It illuminates for approximately  
6 seconds and then goes off.  
䳜 When there is a malfunction with  
the SRS.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
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inspected by a professional work  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
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Features of your vehicle  
Warning and indicator lights  
still found, the warning light  
Seat Belt Warning Light  
remains on, or the brakes do not  
operate properly, do not drive the  
vehicle.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
towed to a professional workshop  
and inspected. Kia recommends to  
This warning light informs the driver  
and front passenger that the seat  
belt is not fastened.  
* For more details, refer to the "Seat  
belts" on page 4-19.  
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visit an authorized Kia dealer/ser  
vice partner.  
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Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warn  
ing Light  
Dual-diagonal braking system  
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Your vehicle is equipped with dualdi  
This warning light illuminates:  
agonal 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.  
䳜 Once you set the ENGINE START/  
STOP button to the ON position.  
- It illuminates for approximately  
3 seconds  
- It remains on if the parking  
brake is applied.  
䳜 When the parking brake is applied.  
䳜 When the brake fluid level in the  
reservoir is low.  
- If the warning light illuminates  
with the parking brake  
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If the brakes fail while you are driv  
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ing, shift to a lower gear for addi  
tional engine braking and stop the  
released, it indicates the brake  
fluid level in reservoir is low.  
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.  
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If the brake fluid level in the reser  
voir is low:  
WARNING  
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning  
Light  
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 "Brake fluid"  
on page 8-23). Then check all  
brake components for fluid leaks.  
If any leak on the brake system is  
Driving the vehicle with a warning  
light ON is dangerous. If the Parking  
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light  
illuminates with the parking brake  
released, it indicates that the brake  
fluid level is low.  
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Features of your vehicle  
Warning and indicator lights  
In this case, have the vehicle  
inspected by a professional work  
out the assistance of the anti-  
lock brake system).  
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shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service part  
ner.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
inspected by a professional work  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
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Regenerative Brake Warning Light  
(red color) (yellow color)  
Electronic Brake force Distribution  
(EBD) System Warning Light  
This warning light illuminates:  
When the regenerative brake does  
not operate and the brake does not  
perform well. This causes the Brake  
These two warning lights illuminate  
at the same time while driving:  
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Warning Light (red) and Regenera  
䳜 When the ABS and regular brake  
system may not work normally.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
tive Brake Warning Light (yellow) to  
illuminate simultaneously.  
In this case, drive safely and have  
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inspected by a professional work  
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the vehicle inspected by a profes  
sional workshop. Kia recommends to  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
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visit an authorized Kia dealer/ser  
vice partner.  
The operation of the brake pedal  
may be more difficult than normal  
and the braking distance can  
increase.  
WARNING  
Electronic Brake force Distribution  
(EBD) System Warning Light  
When both ABS and Parking Brake &  
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on,  
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  
Warning Light  
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the brake system will not work nor  
mally and you may experience an  
This warning light illuminates:  
unexpected and dangerous situation  
during sudden braking.  
䳜 Once you set the ENGINE START/  
STOP button to the ON position.  
- It illuminates for approximately  
3 seconds and then goes off.  
䳜 When there is a malfunction with  
the ABS (The normal braking sys  
In this case, avoid high speed driving  
and abrupt braking.  
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Have the vehicle inspected by a pro  
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fessional workshop as soon as pos  
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sible. Kia recommends to visit an  
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tem will still be operational with  
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Warning and indicator lights  
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authorized Kia dealer/service part  
ner.  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
NOTICE  
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)  
Electronic Brake force Distribution  
(EBD) System Warning Light  
This warning light illuminates:  
When the ABS Warning Light is on or  
both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake  
Fluid Warning Lights are on, the  
䳜 Once you set the ENGINE START/  
STOP button to the ON position.  
- It remains on until the engine is  
started.  
䳜 When there is a malfunction with  
the emission control system. In  
this case, have the vehicle  
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speedometer, odometer, or tripme  
ter may not work. Also, the EPS  
Warning Light may illuminate and  
the steering effort may increase or  
decrease.  
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In this case, have the vehicle  
inspected by a professional work  
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inspected by a professional work  
shop as soon as possible.  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
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Kia recommends to visit an autho  
rized Kia dealer/service partner.  
CAUTION  
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)  
Electronic Power Steering (EPS)  
Warning Light  
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Driving with the Malfunction Indica  
tor Lamp (MIL) on may cause dam  
age to the emission control systems  
which could effect drivability and/or  
fuel economy.  
This warning light illuminates:  
䳜 Once you set the ENGINE START/  
STOP button to the ON position.  
- This indicator light comes on  
after the ENGINE START/STOP  
button is turned to the ON  
position and then goes out  
after approximately 3 seconds.  
䳜 When there is a malfunction with  
the EPS.  
CAUTION  
Gasoline Engine  
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp  
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic  
converter damage is possible which  
could result in loss of engine power.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
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inspected by a professional work  
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Features of your vehicle  
Warning and indicator lights  
In this case, have the vehicle  
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light  
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inspected by a professional work  
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shop as soon as possible. Kia recom  
mends to visit an authorized Kia  
dealer/service partner.  
This warning light illuminates:  
䳜 Once you set the ENGINE START/  
STOP button to the ON position.  
- It remains on until the engine is  
started.  
Charging System Warning Light  
䳜 When the engine oil pressure is  
low.  
This warning light illuminates:  
If the engine oil pressure is low:  
䳜 Once you set the ENGINE START/  
STOP button to the ON position.  
- It remains on until the engine is  
started.  
䳜 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  
engine oil level (For more details,  
refer to "Engine oil (Gasoline)" on  
page 8-24. If the level is low, add  
oil as required.  
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If there is a malfunction with either  
the alternator or electrical charging  
system:  
If the warning light remains on  
after adding oil or if oil is not  
available, have the vehicle  
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.  
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inspected by a professional work  
shop as soon as possible. Kia rec  
ommends to visit an authorized  
Kia dealer/service partner.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
CAUTION  
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inspected by a professional work  
shop as soon as possible.  
Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light  
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䳜 If the engine does not stop imme  
diately after the Engine Oil Pres  
sure Warning Light is illuminated,  
severe damage could result.  
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䳜 If the warning light stays on while  
the engine is running, it indicates  
that there may be serious engine  
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Features of your vehicle  
Warning and indicator lights  
damage or malfunction. In this  
case,  
Washer Fluid Warning Light  
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is  
safe to do so.  
2. Turn off the engine and check  
the oil level. If the oil level is low,  
fill the engine oil to the proper  
level.  
3. Start the engine again. If the  
warning light stays on after the  
engine is started, turn the  
engine off immediately. In this  
case, have the vehicle inspected  
by a professional workshop. Kia  
This warning light illuminates:  
䳜 When the washer fluid level in the  
reservoir is nearly empty. If  
washer fluid warning light illumi  
nates, refill the washer fluid res  
ervoir in the engine room when  
possible.  
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Low Tire Pressure Warning Light  
This warning light illuminates:  
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recommends to visit an autho  
rized Kia dealer/service partner.  
䳜 Once you set the ENGINE START/  
STOP button to the ON position.  
- It illuminates for approximately  
3 seconds and then goes off.  
Low Fuel Level Warning Light  
䳜 When one or more of your tires  
are significantly underinflated  
(The location of the underinflated  
This warning light illuminates:  
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.  
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tires are displayed on the LCD dis  
play).  
If the fuel tank is nearly empty:  
* For more details, refer to "Tire  
Pressure Monitoring System  
(TPMS)" on page 7-10.  
Add fuel as soon as possible.  
CAUTION  
Low Fuel Level  
This warning light remains on after  
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blinking for approximately 60 sec  
Driving with the Low Fuel Level  
warning light on or with the fuel  
level below 䳖0䳗 can cause the engine  
to misfire and damage the catalytic  
converter. (if equipped)  
onds or repeats blinking and off at  
the intervals of approximately 3  
seconds:  
䳜 When there is a malfunction with  
the TPMS. In this case, have the  
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vehicle inspected by a profes  
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sional workshop as soon as possi  
ble. Kia recommends to visit an  
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Warning and indicator lights  
authorized Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
Master Warning Light  
* For more details, refer to "Tire  
Pressure Monitoring System  
(TPMS)" on page 7-10䳖.  
This indicator light illuminates:  
䳜 This warning light informs the  
driver the following situations  
- Forward Collision-Avoidance  
Assist system malfunction (if  
equipped)  
WARNING  
Safe Stopping  
䳜 The TPMS cannot alert you to  
severe and sudden tire damage  
caused by external factors.  
- Forward Collision-Avoidance  
Assist system radar blind (if  
equipped)  
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䳜 If you notice any vehicle instabil  
ity, immediately take your foot  
off the accelerator pedal, apply  
the brakes gradually with light  
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning  
system malfunction (if  
equipped)  
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning  
system radar blind (if equipped)  
- High Beam Assist malfunction  
(if equipped)  
force, and slowly move to a safe  
position off the road.  
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- Lamp malfunction  
- LED head lamp malfunction (if  
equipped)  
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist  
Warning light  
(if equipped)  
- Smart Cruise Control system  
malfunction (if equipped)  
- Smart Cruise Control system  
radar blind (if equipped)  
- Engine oil  
This indicator light illuminates:  
䳜 When there is a malfunction with  
Forward Collision-Avoidance  
Assist system.  
If the warning situation is solved,  
the master warning light will turn  
off.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
inspected by a professional work  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service part  
ner.  
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Features of your vehicle  
Warning and indicator lights  
Exhaust system (GPF) warning  
light (Gasoline Engine)  
LED Headlamp Warning Light  
(if equipped)  
This warning light illuminates:  
This warning light illuminates:  
䳜 When there is a malfunction with  
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)  
system.  
䳜 Once you set the ENGINE START/  
STOP button to the ON position.  
- It illuminates for approximately  
3 seconds and then goes off.  
䳜 When there is a malfunction with  
the LED headlamp.  
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䳜 When this warning light illumi  
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nates, it may turn off after driv  
ing the vehicle:  
- The vehicle should be driven for  
more than 30 minutes at a  
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and  
faster.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
inspected by a professional work  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorised Kia dealer/service part  
ner.  
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- Ensure the following conditions  
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are all met: safe road condi  
This warning light blinks:  
tions, transmission 3rd gear or  
above, and engine speed of  
䳜 When there is a malfunction with  
a LED headlamp related part.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
1,500 - 4,000 rpm.  
If this warning light blinks in spite of  
the procedure (at this time the LCD  
warning message will be displayed),  
have the GPF system checked by a  
professional workshop. Kia recom  
mends to visit an authorized Kia  
dealer/ service partner.  
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inspected by a professional work  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorised Kia dealer/service part  
ner.  
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)  
(3%  
Warning Light  
CAUTION  
This warning light illuminates:  
Gasoline Engine with GPF (if  
equipped)  
䳜 Once you set the ENGINE START/  
STOP button to the ON position.  
- It illuminates for approximately  
3 seconds and then goes off.  
- When there is a malfunction  
with the EPB.  
If you continue to drive with the GPF  
warning light blinking for a long  
time, the GPF system can be dam  
aged and fuel consumption can  
worsen.  
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In this case, have the vehicle  
inspected by a professional  
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Warning and indicator lights  
workshop. Kia recommends to  
visit an authorised Kia dealer/  
service partner.  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
This indicator light blinks:  
NOTICE  
While the ESC is operating.  
* For more details, refer to "Elec  
tronic Stability Control (ESC)" on  
page 6-37.  
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)  
Warning Light  
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The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)  
Warning Light may illuminate 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).  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
OFF Indicator Light  
This indicator light illuminates:  
䳜 Once you set the ENGINE START/  
STOP button to the ON position.  
- It illuminates for approximately  
3 seconds and then goes off.  
䳜 When you deactivate the ESC  
system by pressing the ESC OFF  
button.  
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Indicator lights  
Charging Cable Connection Indicator  
This indicator illuminates in red  
when the charging cable is con  
nected.  
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* For more details, refer to "Elec  
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tronic Stability Control (ESC)" on  
page 6-37.  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
Indicator Light  
AUTO HOLD Indicator Light (AUTO  
HOLD) (if equipped)  
This indicator light illuminates:  
This indicator light illuminates:  
䳜 White When you activate the auto  
hold system by pressing the  
AUTO HOLD button.  
䳜 Green When you stop the vehicle  
completely by depressing the  
brake pedal with the auto hold  
system activated.  
䳜 Once you set the ENGINE START/  
STOP button to the ON position.  
- It illuminates for approximately  
3 seconds and then goes off.  
䳜 When there is a malfunction with  
the ESC system.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
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inspected by a professional work  
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Warning and indicator lights  
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䳜 Yellow When there is a malfunc  
Immobilizer Indicator Light (With  
Smart Key)  
tion with the auto hold system. In  
this case, have the vehicle  
inspected by a professional work  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorised Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
* For more details, refer to "AUTO  
HOLD (if equipped)" on page 6-33.  
This indicator light illuminates for  
up to 30 seconds:  
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䳜 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.  
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Immobilizer Indicator Light (With  
out Smart Key)  
This indicator light illuminates:  
This indicator light blinks for a few  
seconds:  
䳜 When the vehicle detects the  
immobilizer in your key properly  
while the ENGINE START/STOP  
button is ON.  
䳜 When the smart key is not in the  
vehicle.  
- At this time, you can not start  
the engine.  
- At this time, you can start the  
engine.  
- The indicator light goes off  
after starting the engine.  
This indicator light illuminates for 2  
seconds and goes off:  
This indicator light blinks:  
䳜 When the vehicle can not detect  
the smart key which is in the  
vehicle while the ENGINE START/  
STOP button is ON.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
inspected by a professional work  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
䳜 When there is a malfunction with  
the immobilizer system.  
In this case, have the vehicle  
inspected by a professional work  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
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This indicator light blinks:  
䳜 When the battery of the smart  
key is weak.  
- At this time, you can not start  
the engine.However, you can  
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Warning and indicator lights  
start the engine if you press  
the ENGINE START/STOP but  
ton with the smart key. (For  
Low Beam Indicator Light  
(if  
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equipped)  
more details, refer to "Starting  
the engine" on page 6-11).  
䳜 When there is a malfunction with  
the immobilizer system.  
This indicator light illuminates  
䳜 When the headlights are on.  
High Beam Indicator Light  
In this case, have the vehicle  
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inspected by a professional work  
shop. Kia recommends to visit an  
authorized Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
This indicator light illuminates:  
䳜 When the headlights are on and in  
the high beam position.  
䳜 When the turn signal lever is  
pulled into the Flash-to-Pass  
position.  
Turn Signal Indicator Light  
This indicator light blinks:  
High Beam Assist indicator  
equipped)  
(if  
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䳜 When you turn the turn signal  
light on.  
If any of the following occurs,  
there may a malfunction with the  
turn signal system. In this case,  
have the vehicle inspected by a  
This warning light illuminates :  
䳜 When the high beam is on with  
the light switch in the AUTO light  
position.  
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professional workshop. Kia rec  
ommends to visit an authorized  
Kia dealer/service partner.  
- The indicator light does not  
blink but illuminates.  
- The indicator light blinks more  
rapidly.  
䳜 If your vehicle detects oncoming  
or preceding vehicles, High Beam  
Assist system will switch the high  
beam to low beam automatically.  
* For more details, refer to "High  
Beam Assist (HBA) (if equipped)"  
on page 5-125.  
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- The indicator light does not illu  
minate at all.  
EV Mode Indicator  
This indicator light illuminates:  
This indicator illuminates when the  
vehicle is driven by the electric  
motor.  
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Lane Keeping Assist indicator  
(if equipped)  
Ready Indicator  
The LKA indicator will illuminate  
when you turn the lane keeping  
assistant system on by pressing the  
LKA button.  
This indicator light illuminates:  
When the vehicle is ready to be  
driven.  
䳜 ON : Normal driving is possible.  
䳜 OFF : Normal driving is not possi  
ble, or a problem has occurred.  
䳜 Blinking : Emergency driving.  
When the ready indicator goes OFF  
or blinks, there is a problem with the  
system. In this case, have the vehi  
cle inspected by a professional  
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If there is a problem with the sys  
tem, the yellow LKA indicator will  
illuminate.  
* For more details, refer to "Lane  
Keeping Assist (LKA) (if equipped)"  
on page 6-73.  
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workshop. Kia recommends to visit  
an authorized Kia dealer/service  
partner.  
Cruise indicator light  
equipped)  
(if  
Light ON Indicator Light  
This indicator light illuminates:  
䳜 When the cruise control system is  
enabled.  
This indicator light illuminates:  
䳜 When the tail lights or headlights  
are on.  
* For more details, refer to "Smart  
Cruise Control (SCC) (if equipped)"  
on page 6-104.  
Front Fog Indicator Light  
SPORT mode indicator light  
This indicator light illuminates:  
This indicator light illuminates:  
䳜 When you select "SPORT" mode  
as drive mode.  
䳜 When the front fog lights are on.  
* For more details, refer to "Sport  
system (if equipped)" on page 6-  
137.  
Rear Fog Indicator Light  
This indicator light illuminates:  
䳜 When the rear fog lights are on.  
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