Inattentive Driving indicator (coffee cup)

Amber: coffee cup with handle on a saucer line, with two steam wisps above. · also called “Driver Attention Warning”, “Inattentive Driving indicator light”

What it means on kia

Driver Attention Warning off, faulty or break advised

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.

Source · Manufacturer manual Kia Niro HEV owner's manual — Warning and indicator lights · checked Nov 11, 2026

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Questions about the Inattentive Driving indicator (coffee cup) symbol

What does the Inattentive Driving indicator (coffee cup) symbol mean on Kia cars?: 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.
What does the Inattentive Driving indicator (coffee cup) symbol look like?: Amber: coffee cup with handle on a saucer line, with two steam wisps above. It is also called “Driver Attention Warning” and “Inattentive Driving indicator light”.

Checked against the source · Nov 11, 2026 · How we verify

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