Kia automotive symbols
Kia: dashboard warning and indicator lights, vehicle controls and car-related marks.
Kia red warning lights6
Red usually means a serious fault or a safety warning. Stop when it is safe and check the light's meaning before driving on.
Charging / battery warning21 meaningsCharging / battery warningLights when switched ON. If it lights otherwise, the alternator or electrical charging system is malfunctioning: drive carefully to a safe place and stop, turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage, then have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop.Differs by brand.On Kia
Electric power steering warning (wheel and !)2 meaningsElectric power steering warning (wheel and !)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. If it stays on, the Electric Power Steering (EPS) is malfunctioning; have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop or a Kia dealer.Differs by brand.On Kia
Engine oil level / oil pressure warning15 meaningsEngine oil level / oil pressure warningLights when switched ON until the engine starts. If it lights while driving, the oil pressure is low and engine power is limited by the engine protection system: drive carefully to a safe place and stop, turn the engine off and check the oil level, adding oil if low. If it stays on after adding oil, or no oil is available, have the vehicle inspected; if it stays on while the engine runs, stop the engine immediately, as continuing may cause serious engine damage.Differs by brand.On Kia
Parking brake and brake fluid warning (BRAKE text)Dashboard lightsParking brake and brake fluid warning (BRAKE text)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON and stays on while the parking brake is applied. If it lights with the parking brake released, the brake fluid level is low: drive carefully to a safe place and stop, check the fluid with the engine off, add fluid and check the brake components for leaks. Do not drive if there is a leak, the light stays on or the brakes do not operate properly; have the vehicle towed to a workshop. Lit together with the ABS warning light, the ABS and regular brake system are not working normally (EBD warning): avoid high speed and abrupt braking and have the vehicle inspected.On Kia
SRS warning (red seated figure and airbag)4 meaningsSRS warning (red seated figure and airbag)Lights for about 3–6 seconds when the vehicle is switched ON, then goes out. If it stays on, there is a malfunction in the SRS air bag system; have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop or a Kia dealer.Differs by brand.On Kia
Seat belt warning (seat outline)2 meaningsSeat belt warning (seat outline)Informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.Differs by brand.On Kia
Kia amber and yellow warning lights16
Amber or yellow usually means a fault or a reminder: the car can normally be driven, but have it checked soon.
ABS warning18 meaningsABS warningLights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. If it stays on, the ABS has a malfunction; the normal braking system still works. Lit together with the parking brake and brake fluid warning light, the ABS and regular brake system are not working normally (EBD): avoid high speed and abrupt braking. Have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop.Differs by brand.On Kia
Advanced lane keep assist fault (amber steering wheel)3 meaningsAdvanced lane keep assist fault (amber steering wheel)Lights when you switch Lane Following Assist on with its button, and lights yellow when there is a problem with the Lane Following Assist function.Differs by brand.On Kia
Brake system fault (amber)5 meaningsBrake system fault (amber)On the hybrid, lights yellow together with the red brake warning light when regenerative braking does not operate or perform well. Drive safely and have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop; the brake pedal may be harder to operate than usual and the braking distance may increase.Differs by brand.On Kia
Central warning (amber triangle)7 meaningsCentral warning (amber triangle)Lights for situations such as an LED headlamp malfunction, a lamp malfunction or a High Beam Assist malfunction. Look at the LCD display for the details of the warning; the light goes out when the situation is solved.Differs by brand.On Kia
ESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks)6 meaningsESC / TCS (amber solid car with skid marks)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. Stays on when there is an ESC system malfunction; have the vehicle inspected. Blinks while the ESC is operating.Differs by brand.On Kia
ESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF)5 meaningsESC / TCS off (amber solid car, OFF)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON, and stays on when you deactivate the ESC system with the ESC OFF button.Differs by brand.On Kia
Electronic Parking Brake warning (EPB text)Dashboard lightsElectronic Parking Brake warning (EPB text)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. If it stays on, the Electronic Parking Brake is malfunctioning; have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. It may also come on with the ESC indicator when the ESC is not working properly, which does not mean an EPB malfunction.On Kia
Emergency steering warning (cars, star and wheel)Dashboard lightsEmergency steering warning (cars, star and wheel)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. Yellow: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Forward/Side Safety is deselected or disabled, or a malfunction is detected; if it stays on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked, have the vehicle inspected. The light blinks red when the Forward/Side Safety function is operating.On Kia
Engine outline (amber)7 meaningsEngine outline (amber)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. If it lights otherwise, there is a malfunction in the emission control system, engine or powertrain; have the vehicle inspected. Driving with it on may damage the emission control systems and affect drivability and fuel economy, and catalytic converter damage with loss of engine power is possible. It also comes on if driving continues while engine power is limited because of low oil pressure.Differs by brand.On Kia
Forward Safety warning (cars and collision star)3 meaningsForward Safety warning (cars and collision star)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. Yellow: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Forward Safety is deselected or disabled, or a malfunction is detected; if it stays on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked, have the vehicle inspected. The light blinks red when the Forward Safety or Forward Cross-Traffic Safety function is operating.Differs by brand.On Kia
Headlamp fault warning6 meaningsHeadlamp fault warningLights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. Stays on when the LED headlamp has a malfunction, and blinks when an LED headlamp related part has a malfunction; have the vehicle inspected. Continued driving with it on or blinking can shorten the life of the low beam.Differs by brand.On Kia
Immobilizer indicator (car with key)Dashboard lightsImmobilizer indicator (car with key)Lights when the vehicle detects the key (with a smart key, for up to 30 seconds in ACC or ON) and goes out after the engine starts. Blinks for a few seconds when the smart key is not in the vehicle and the engine cannot be started. Lights for 2 seconds and goes out when the smart key cannot be detected; have it inspected. Also blinks when the smart key battery is weak, or when the immobilizer system is malfunctioning; have it inspected.On Kia
Inattentive Driving indicator (coffee cup)Dashboard lightsInattentive Driving indicator (coffee cup)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. Yellow when the Driver Attention Warning is disabled or malfunctioning; if it stays yellow after the front view camera has been uncovered or unblocked, have the vehicle inspected. Blinks yellow when the Driver Attention Warning recommends that you take a break from driving.On Kia
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator (circle with dashes)Dashboard lightsIntelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator (circle with dashes)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. Yellow when Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is off, disabled or malfunctioning. When the system is on, the indicator shows the speed limit, which turns red when the vehicle is speeding.On Kia
Low fuel warning6 meaningsLow fuel warningLights when the fuel tank is nearly empty; add fuel as soon as possible. Driving with this light on or with the fuel level below E can make the engine misfire and damage the catalytic converter.Differs by brand.On Kia
Low tyre pressure (TPMS)18 meaningsLow tyre pressure (TPMS)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. Stays on when one or more tyres are significantly underinflated; the LCD display shows which tyre. If it blinks for about 60 seconds and then stays on, or keeps blinking at about 3-second intervals, the TPMS is malfunctioning; have the vehicle inspected.Differs by brand.On Kia
Kia green indicator lights8
Green usually shows that a system is switched on and working, such as lights, cruise control or a driving mode.
Auto Hold active2 meaningsAuto Hold activeLights green when you stop the vehicle completely with the brake pedal while the Auto Hold system is activated.Differs by brand.On Kia
Dipped headlights indicator5 meaningsDipped headlights indicatorThis indicator light appears when the headlights are on.Differs by brand.On Kia
ECO drive mode indicator (boxed ECO)Dashboard lightsECO drive mode indicator (boxed ECO)The drive mode indicator shows which drive mode you have selected; this one appears when ECO mode is selected.On Kia
High Beam Assist indicator (lamp with AUTO)Dashboard lightsHigh Beam Assist indicator (lamp with AUTO)Lights when the light switch is set to AUTO and the high beam lights are on. When the vehicle detects oncoming vehicles or vehicles ahead, High Beam Assist automatically switches the headlights from high beam to low beam.On Kia
Highway Lane Change Assist indicator (lanes with arrows)Dashboard lightsHighway Lane Change Assist indicator (lanes with arrows)Green when Highway Lane Change Assist is ready to operate, grey when it is on standby. Blinks green while it is operating and blinks white when it is cancelled.On Kia
Lane Safety indicator (car between solid lanes)Dashboard lightsLane Safety indicator (car between solid lanes)Lights for about 3 seconds when switched ON. Grey: Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not met. Green: operating conditions are met; it blinks green while Lane Keeping Assist is operating. Yellow: Lane Safety is deselected, disabled or a malfunction is detected; if it stays yellow after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked, have the vehicle inspected.On Kia
Tail lights / parking lights indicator11 meaningsTail lights / parking lights indicatorLights when the taillight or headlight is on.Differs by brand.On Kia
Turn signal indicator9 meaningsTurn signal indicatorBlinks when you engage the turn signal. If it stays on without blinking, blinks more rapidly or does not light at all, the turn signal system may have a malfunction; have the vehicle inspected.Differs by brand.On Kia
Kia blue indicator lights1
Blue is used for a few indicators, most often the high beam (main beam) headlights.
Kia white indicator lights1
White usually shows a system's status: ready, on standby or temporarily unavailable.
