Kia Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

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So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Kia. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are nearly 100 of them, so search carefully!

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Red indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake force dist indicatorParking brake and brake fluid warning indicator -- click for more
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning light -- click for more
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicator -- click for more
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Steering Trouble IndicatorElectric power steering fault indicator -- click for more
EV charge warningEV battery charge warning -- click for more
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system (12-volt) trouble indicator -- click for more
Charge cord connectedCharging ongoing indicator -- click for more
Charge impossible indicatorCharge impossible indicator -- click for more
Auto regenerative brake indicator redSmart regenerative system indicators -- click for more
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Security Indicator SymbolSecurity indicators, if blinking -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor, hood or trunk ajar indicators -- click for moreHood ajar indicator
Red with yellow/amber/orange options
Master Warning SymbolMaster warning lights -- click for moreAmber Master Warning Light Symbol
Brake force dist indicatorElectronic brake force distribution fault indicators -- click for moreABS Trouble Indicator Canada
Brake force dist indicatorRegenerative brake warning indicator -- click for moreElectronically Controlled Brake Warning
Brake Trouble Indicator ImageAnother regenerative braking warning -- click for moreElectronically Controlled Brake Warning
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
Check engine lightCheck engine light -- click for more
Service warning indicatorHEV or EV fault indicators -- click for moreEV System Indicator
Electric Power Brake Warning IndicatorElectronic park brake fault indicator -- click for more
Key Out IdicatorKey out indicator -- click for more
Check Gas CapLoose gas cap indicator -- click for more
Stacility controlStability control indicator -- click for more
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicator -- click for more
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicators -- click for moreTPMS Malfunction Indicator
ABS Trouble Indicator CanadaAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Exhaust filter indicatorGasoline particulate filter warning -- click for more
All Wheel Drive DisabledAll wheel drive trouble indicators -- click for moreAll wheel drive disabled
Check ECS indicatorCheck electronically controlled suspension -- click for more
Service warning indicatorHEV or EV fault indicators -- click for moreEV fault indicatorEV System Indicator
Power Limitation IndicatorPower limitation indicator -- click for more
Charging Indicator SymbolEV charge indicator -- click for more
Low Coolant IndicatorLow inverter coolant indicator -- click for more
Glow Plug Indicator SymbolBattery conditioning indicator -- click for more
Auto Hold IndicatorAuto brake hold system indicator -- click for more
Blind Spot IndicatorBlind spot warning indicator -- click for more
Forward collision warningForward collision avoidance and fault indicators -- click for moreEmergency steering warning
Lane Departure IndicatorLane keeping and change assist indicators -- click for moreLane change assist malfunction indicator
Driver alert system fault indicatorDrowsy driver alert indicator -- click for more
ACC indicatorAdaptive cruise control trouble or on indicator -- click for more
Differential Lock IndicatorAll wheel drive lock indicators -- click for moreAWD lock indicator
Overspeed indicatorOverspeed warning indicator -- click for more
Sport mode indicatorDrive mode indicator -- click for more
Headlamp outLED lamp out indicator -- click for more
Cornering Headlamps Malfunction IndicatorDynamic bending, adaptive light warning indicators -- click for moreAdaptive Front Lighting System Indicator
Sunroof open indicatorSunroof open indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Frost Warning IndicatorIcy road warning indicator -- click for moreFrost warning
Green and blue indicators
Ready Mode IndicatorHybrid or EV ready indicators -- click for moreHybrid Ready Indicator
EV on indicatorEV on indicator -- click for more
Auto Hold greenAuto brake hold system indicator -- click for more
Regenerative brake indicator blueRegenerative braking indicators -- click for more
Auto regenerative brake indicator blueSmart regenerative system indicators -- click for more
EV plugged inCharge indicators -- click for moreCharge indicatorCharging indicator
Green zone indicatorGreen zone operation indicator -- click for more
Lane change assist indicatorLane keeping and change assist indicator -- click for more
Lane following assist greenLane following assist indicator -- click for more
Start stop indicatorAuto start stop system indicators -- click for moreAuto Stop indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control IndicatorAdaptive cruise control trouble or on indicator -- click for more
Another Cruise Control IndicatorCruise control indicators -- click for moreCruise Control Main Indicator
Cruise Control IndicatorMore cruise control indicators -- click for moreSet Indicator (Cruise Control)
ECO mode indicator 2Drive mode indicator -- click for more
Comfort mode indicatorMore drive mode indicators -- click for moreSmart more indicator
Grade assist 2Low speed assist indicator -- click for more
Auto Headlamp Dimmer IndicatorAutomatic high beam indicator -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamps on indicator -- click for more
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh and low beam indicator -- click for moreLow beam indicator
White and gray scale indicators
Auto Hold indicatorAuto brake hold system indicator -- click for more
Regenerative brake indicatorRegenerative braking indicator -- click for more
Auto regenerative brake indicatorSmart regenerative system indicator -- click for more
Lane following assist in grayLane following assist indicators -- click for moreLane following assist in white
Speed limit assistSpeed limit assist -- click for more

Models examined include Cadenza, Carnival, Forte, K5, K900, Niro, Optima, Rio, Sedona, Seltos, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, Stinger and Telluride.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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