Kia Picanto: Warning and indicator lights / Indicator Lights

Electronic Stability. Control (ESC) Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
  - It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
  In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:

While the ESC is operating.

❈ For more details, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” on page 6-34.

Electronic Stability. Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
  - It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.

❈ For more details, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” on page 6-34.

Auto stop indicator

This indicator will illuminate when the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of the ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.

When the automatic starting occurs, the auto stop indicator on the cluster will blink for 5 seconds.

❈ For more details, refer to “ISG (Idle stop and go) system” on page 6-16.

NOTICE

When the engine automatically starts by the ISG system, some warning lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking brake warning light) may turn on for a few seconds.

This happens because of the low battery voltage. It does not mean the system is malfunctioning.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (Without Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly while the ignition switch is ON.

- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks:

• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (With Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:

• When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly while the Engine Start/Stop Button is ACC or ON.

- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:

• When the smart key is not in the vehicle.

- At this time, you can not start the engine.

This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:

• When the vehicle can not detect the smart key which is in the vehicle while the Engine Start/Stop Button is ON.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:

• When the battery of the smart key is weak.

- At this time, you can not start the engine. However, you can start the engine if you press the Engine Start/Stop Button with the smart key. (For more details, refer to “Starting the Engine” on page 6-07).

• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Turn Signal Indicator Light

This indicator light blinks:

• When you turn the turn signal light on.

If any of the following occurs, there may a malfunction with the turn signal system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

- The indicator light does not blink but illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illuminate at all.

Low Beam Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the headlights are on.

High Beam Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the headlights are on and in the high beam position.
• When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.

Light ON Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the tail lights or headlights are on.

Front Fog Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the front fog lights are on.

Rear Fog Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the rear fog lights are on.

Cruise Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the cruise control system is enabled.

❈ For more details, refer to “Cruise Control System” on page 6-41.

Cruise SET Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the cruise control speed is set.

❈ For more details, refer to “Cruise Control System” on page 6-41.

KEY OUT Indicator Light

When the ENGINE START/ STOP button is in the ACC or ON position, if any door is open, the system checks for the smart key.

This indicator light blinks:

When the smart key is not in the vehicle and any door is open with the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC or ON position.

- At this time, if you close all doors, the chime will also sound for approximately 5 seconds.
- The indicator will go off while the vehicle is moving.

Exhaust system (GPF) warning light (Gasoline Engine)

This warning light illuminates:

• When there is a malfunction with Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) system.
• When this warning light illuminates, it may turn off after driving the vehicle:

- The vehicle should be driven for more than 30 minutes at a speed of 80 k m/h (50 mph) and faster.
- Ensure the following conditions are all met: safe road conditions, transmission 3rd gear or above, and engine speed of 1,500 - 4,000 rpm.

If this warning light blinks in spite of the procedure (at this time the LCD warning message will be displayed), have the GPF system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.

CAUTION

Gasoline Engine with GPF (if equipped)

If you continue to drive with the GPF warning light blinking for a long time, the GPF system can be damaged and fuel consumption can worsen.