Warning lights
✽ NOTICE - Warning lights
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the engine. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.
Air bag & Seat Belt Warning Lights
Air bag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off. - When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.
❈ For more details, refer to the “Seat Belts” section in Chapter 3.
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates 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 illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the 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 the “Brake Fluid” section in Chapter 7).
Then check all brake components for fluid leaks. If any leak on the brake system is still found, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle.
In this situation, have your vehicle towed to an authorized Kia dealer and inspected.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dualdiagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail.
If one system fails, increased pedal travel and greater pedal pressure will be required to stop the vehicle.
Vehicle will require increased stooping 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.
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.
In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) & Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or 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 ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system).
In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving:
- When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally. In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING - ABS/Brake Light
When both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the brake system may not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking thereby increasing the risk of a crash or injury. In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
✽ NOTICE - 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 EPS Warning Light may illuminate and the steering effort may increase or decrease.
In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started. - When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started. - When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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 situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control systems, which could affect drivability and/or fuel economy.
Charging System Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started. - When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system.
If 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.
If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging system.
In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started. - When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
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 the “Engine Oil” section in Chapter 8). 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 your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Engine damage
If the engine is not stopped immediately after the engine oil pressure warning light is illuminated and stays on while the engine is running, serious engine damage may result.
CAUTION - Engine overheating
Do not continue driving with the engine overheated. Otherwise, the engine may be damaged.
If the warning light stays on while the engine is running, there may be serious engine damage. In this case,
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 situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Low Fuel Level Warning Light, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If 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 (if equipped).
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. - When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated.
❈For more details, refer to the “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TMPS)” section in Chapter 6.
This warning light remains on after blinking for approximately 60 seconds or repeats blinking on and off at intervals of approximately 3 seconds:
- When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.
In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
❈For more details, refer to the “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TMPS)” section in Chapter 6.
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 on tires with low tire pressure can cause the tires to overheat and fail, which may cause an accident.
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.
Door Ajar, Trunk Open, LED Headlamp Warning Lights
Door Ajar Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When a door is not closed securely.
Trunk Open Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the trunk is not closed securely.
LED Headlamp, Washer Fluid, Hood open Warning Lights
LED Headlamp Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
- 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 LED headlamp.
In this situation, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
This warning light blinks:
- When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part.
In this situation, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED Headlamp Warning Light on or blinking can reduce LED headlamp (low beam) life.
Washer Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
- When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
In this situation, you should refill the washer fluid.
Hood open warning light
This warning light blinks:
- When the hood warning light will appear on the LCD display when the hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when the vehicle is being driven at or above 2 mph (3 km/h) with the hood open.
Sunroof open, Ice , Forward Collision-avoidance Assist warning lights
Sunroof open warning light
This warning light blinks:
- If the driver removes the ignition key and opens the driver-side door when the sunroof is not fully closed, the warning chime will sound for a few seconds and a warning light will appear on the LCD display.
Close the sunroof securely when leaving your vehicle.
Ice Warning Light
This warning light blinks 5 times and then illuminates, and a warning chime also sounds 1 time:
• When the temperature on the Outside Temperature Gauge is below approximately 4OC (39.2OF) with the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button in the ON position.
✽ NOTICE
If the ice warning light appears while driving, you should drive more attentively and safely refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist Warning light (FCA, if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
- When there is a malfunction with the FCA.
In this situation, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Master Warning Mode
• This warning light informs the driver of the following situations:
- LED head lamp malfunction (if equipped)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blind (if equipped)
- Lamp malfunction
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
The Master Warning Light illumi nates when more than one of the above warning situations occur.
If the warning situation is solved, the master warning light will be turned off.
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