Kia Dashboard Warning & Indicator Icons

Low Fuel Level Warning Light

The fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge is supplemented by a Low Fuel Level Warning Light, which will illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly empty.

The Low Fuel Level Warning light will illuminate indicating that the fuel tank is nearly empty. When this warning light illuminates, add fuel as soon as possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light on or with the fuel level below.

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator*

As an added safety feature and to assist the driver, certain vehicles are equipped with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tyre pressure telltale when one or more of the tyres is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tyre pressure telltale illuminates, stop and check your tyre pressure as soon as possible, and inflate them to the correct pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tyre may cause the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure. Under-inflated tyres can also reduces fuel efficiency and tyre tread life and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indicator*

Sensors in the windshield washer fluid reservoir help determine the need to top up the washer fluid for the windshield. The Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indicator will illuminate and stay on when the windshield washer fluid reservoir is nearly empty. Refill the reservoir as soon as possible for this indicator to go out.

Malfunction (Engine Malfunction) Indicator Lamp*

The Malfunction Indicator lamp is a part of the Engine Control System which monitors various emission control system components. This indicator will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and will go out after a few seconds once the engine is started. If the Malfunction Indicator lamp illuminates whilst the engine is running, a potential problem within the emission control system is indicated. If it illuminates while driving, or does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, contact your nearest Kia dealer and have the system checked. Generally the vehicle can be still driven but prolonged driving with this indicator illuminated can cause damage to the emission control system.

Rear Fog Light Indicator*

Fog lights are used to provide improved visibility under conditions of seriously reduced visibility. With the ignition switch in the ON position and the light switch is in the Tail Light / Parking Light position, the rear fog lamps can be turned on. When this happens the Rear Fog Light Indicator will illuminate in amber and will stay on until it is turned off. To turn off the rear fog lights turn it to the OFF position. Rear fogs lights will also be turned off if the light switch is turned off or ignition switch is turned to the off position .

Tailgate Open Warning Light*

The Tailgate Open Warning light illuminates when the tailgate is opened or not securely closed.

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Warning Light*

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) continuously senses the speed of the wheels and if the system detects the wheels are going to lock, it will repeatedly modulate hydraulic brake pressure to the wheels. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the ABS warning light will illuminate and then go off after a few seconds.

If ABS warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or comes on while driving and stays on, this means that there is a malfunction with ABS. Contact your nearest Kia dealer if this happens as soon as possible . Normal braking will still be operational but without the assistance of ABS.

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light*

The Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch turned to the ON or Start positions. This warning light should go out once the engine is started and the parking brake is released.

If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning light remains on after the engine has been started and the parking brake released, it may indicate that the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low. If the warning light remains on, stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and contact your nearest Kia dealer.

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light*

When the Engine Oil Pressure Warning light comes on, it means that the vehicle is no longer getting the pressure it needs to keep the engine running properly. The Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and will go out once the engine has started.

once the engine has started. If the Engine Oil Pressure Warning light remains illuminated once the engine is started or comes on while driving, stop the car immediately when it is safe to do so and turn the engine off. Check the oil level and add the recommended engine oil as required. If the warning light remains illuminated after adding the engine oil or if the engine oil is unavailable, contact your nearest Kia dealer.

Continuing to drive with the Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light illuminated will result in severe engine damage.

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light*

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the Engine Coolant Temperature.

If the Engine Coolant Temperature Warning light comes on and stays on in red, the temperature of the engine coolant is above 120±3.0 °C (248±5.4?) and your engine could be overheating. Stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so and do not continue to drive. Contact your nearest Kia dealer or roadside assistance provider when this occurs.

Door Ajar Warning Light*

The Door Ajar Warning Light indicates when a door is not securely closed.

This warning light will come on in red if a door is not securely closed and stay on until the door is securely closed.

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light*

The Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch turned to the ON or Start positions. This warning light should go out once the engine is started and the parking brake is released.

If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning light remains on after the engine has been started and the parking brake released, it may indicate that the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low. If the warning light remains on, stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and contact your nearest Kia dealer.

Seat Belt Warning Light*

As a reminder to the driver, the Seat Belt Warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position regardless of the seat belt being fastened. If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the seat belt warning light illuminates until the belt is fastened.

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 9km/h, the illuminated warning light will start to blink until driven under a speed of 6km/h. If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 20km/h the seat belt warning chime (if equipped) will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding seat belt warning light will blink (if equipped).