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Immobilizer indicator (car with key)
Amber: filled hatchback car in side view with a key drawn across its body. · also called “Immobilizer indicator light”
What it means on kia
Key detected or immobilizer problem
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.
Source · Manufacturer manual Kia Niro HEV owner's manual — Warning and indicator lights · checked
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Questions about the Immobilizer indicator (car with key) symbol
- What does the Immobilizer indicator (car with key) symbol mean on Kia cars?
- 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.
- What does the Immobilizer indicator (car with key) symbol look like?
- Amber: filled hatchback car in side view with a key drawn across its body. It is also called “Immobilizer indicator light”.
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