What Do the Different Dashboard Service Lights Mean?

Is there a dashboard warning light on in your Kia SUV or car that you're not quite sure about? Does something seem off in your Soul, Sorento or Sportage and you want it checked out by experts? Our Kia dealership near Penfield is here to help ensure your Kia ownership experience is a breeze, and that includes providing information about common dashboard service lights and their meanings.

From battery and transmission warnings to service suggestions and more, Kia dashboard lights provide a lot of important information about your vehicle. Learn all about different service warning lights below, and don't hesitate to schedule service with us if your SUV or car has any!

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Transmission

Your Kia model's transmission is overheated and must cool down.

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Battery

Your Kia model's battery is not charging or flat.

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Electrical system

There is a fault in your Kia model's electrical system.

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Particulate filter

Your Kia model's particulate filter is clogged.

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Service

Your Kia model requires a service visit.

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Washers

Your Kia model's windshield washer fluid must be topped.

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Front Assist

Front Assist is enabled in your Kia; keep your distance.

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Front Assist disabled

Front Assist is disabled in your Kia.

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Front Assist -- check the sensor

Check the sensor of your Kia model's Front Assist system.

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Electronic Power Control fault

There is a fault in your Kia model's electronic power control.

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Blind spot -- Lane Change Assist unavailable

There is someone in your Kia model's blind spot, so Lane Change Assist is unavailable.

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Remote start system fault

There is a fault in your Kia model's remote starter system.

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Defect in the glow plug system

There is a defect in your Kia model's glow plug system.

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Emergency call system fault

There is a system fault in your Kia -- contact a local Kia service center immediately.

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Off-road driving mode activated

Off-road driving mode is activated in your Kia.

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Hill Descent Assist is intervening

Hill Descent Assist is currently on and intervening.

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Car control speed limiter

Your Kia model's speed limiter is on.

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Adaptive chassis suspension fault

There is a fault in your Kia model's adaptive chassis suspension.

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Adaptive cruise control unavailable

Adaptive cruise control is currently unavailable.

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ECO

The start/stop technology in your Kia model's engine has not automatically switched off.

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Driver alert -- break recommended

You've been driving for a while -- take a break!

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