Kia Carnival dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Kia Carnival owner's manual, 2022 to 2025. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2022 to 2025 Carnival warning lights
Air bag warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 ~ 6 seconds and then goes off.
What to do: The car drives normally, but get it checked soon. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself.
Seat belt warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: This warning light informs the driver that an occupant’s seat belt is not buckled.
What to do: Fasten all seat belts. If it stays on with everyone belted, a heavy bag on a seat can trigger it.
Parking brake & brake fluid warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: This warning light appears when the engine is turned on. It disappears after about 3 seconds unless: The parking brake is applied; or The brake fluid level is low. If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low: With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to More Details ). Then check all brake components for fluid leaks.
What to do: Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle. Have your Kia towed to an authorized Kia dealer and inspected.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: These two warning lights appear at the same time while driving: When the ABS and regular brake system are not working, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
What to do: Check the parking brake is fully released. If the light stays on, the brakes may not work properly: stop and get help rather than driving on.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the EPB. If this light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
What to do: Release the parking brake before driving. If it flashes or will not release, see a dealer.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. This indicator light comes on after the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position and then goes out after approximately 3 seconds. When there is a malfunction with the EPS. If this light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
What to do: Drive carefully and have it checked. If it came on after a lot of parking manoeuvres, it can reset after the car cools down.
Charging system warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system. If there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system: If this light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
What to do: Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.
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Engine oil pressure warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It remains on until the engine is started. When the engine oil pressure is low. If the engine oil pressure is low: If the level is low, add oil as required. If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
What to do: Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to “Engine Oil” section in chapter More Details ).
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Low fuel level warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the fuel tank is nearly empty. If the fuel tank is nearly empty:.
What to do: Add fuel as soon as possible.
Master warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light appears: This warning light informs the driver the following situations LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped) Lamp malfunction High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped) To identify the details of the warning look at the LCD display. If the warning situation is solved, the master warning light will turn off.
What to do: Read the message on the multi-information display. Red means stop safely; amber means get it checked.
Low tire pressure warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When one or more of your tires are significantly under inflated. (The location of the under inflated tires is displayed on the LCD display).
What to do: Check all four tires with a gauge and inflate to the pressure on the driver's door sticker. The light goes out after a short drive.
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LED headlight warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light appears: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the LED headlight. If this light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This warning light blinks: When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part.
What to do: Nothing to do.
Forward Safety warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light appears: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. Yellow: When Forward Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
What to do: Clean the windshield and front grille sensor. If it stays on in clear weather, have it checked.
Door Ajar Warning Light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light illuminates: When a door is not closed securely. Inattentive Driving Warning (if equipped) This indicator light appears: When the ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off. Yellow: When Driver Attention Warning is disabled or a malfunction is detected.
What to do: Stop and close every door firmly.
Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. If this light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This indicator light blinks: While the ESC is operating.
What to do: If it flashes, ease off and drive gently for the conditions. If it stays on, have the system checked.
Electronic stability control (ESC) OFF indicator light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button. AUTO HOLD indicator light (AUTO HOLD) This indicator light appears: White When you activate the auto hold system by pressing the AUTO HOLD button.
What to do: Turn it back on unless you are stuck in snow or mud. It normally turns on again with the next start.
Turn signal indicator light
Information
The manual says: 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. The indicator light does not blink but appears. The indicator light blinks more rapidly. The indicator light does not appear at all.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Low beam indicator light
Information
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the headlamps are on.
What to do: Nothing to do.
High beam indicator light
Information
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the headlamps are on and in the high beam position. When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
What to do: Dip them for oncoming traffic and when following another car.
High Beam Assist indicator light
Information
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position. If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist will switch the high beam to low beam automatically.
What to do: Dip them for oncoming traffic and when following another car.
Light ON indicator light
Information
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the taillights or headlights are on. Front fog indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light appears: When the front fog lights are on.
What to do: Nothing to do.
Lane Safety indicator light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light appears: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied. Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied. Yellow: When Lane Safety is disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
What to do: Drive mode indicator light (ECO/SPORT/SMART) (if equipped) This indicator light appears: When you select each mode as drive mode.
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off. Yellow: When Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is off, disabled, or a malfunction is detected. While the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist system is in operation, indicates the speed limit and shows the speed limit in red when the vehicle is exceeding the speed limit.
Lane Following Assist indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light illuminates: When the ignition switch is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off. Green: When Lane Following Assist is operating. Gray: When Lane Following Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.The indicator light blinks: White: When the steering wheel assist is canceled.
What to do: If amber, clean the windshield in front of the camera. If it stays amber, have it checked.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bag warning light | Red | This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 ~ 6 seconds and then goes off. | |
| Seat belt warning light | Red | This warning light informs the driver that an occupant’s seat belt is not buckled. | |
| Parking brake & brake fluid warning light | Red | This warning light appears when the engine is turned on. It disappears after about 3 seconds unless: The parking brake is applied; or The brake fluid level is low. If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low: With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to More Details ). Then check all brake components for fluid leaks. | |
| Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light | Red* | These two warning lights appear at the same time while driving: When the ABS and regular brake system are not working, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light | Red | This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. This indicator light comes on after the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position and then goes out after approximately 3 seconds. When there is a malfunction with the EPS. If this light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red | This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system. If there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system: If this light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Engine oil pressure warning light | Red | This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It remains on until the engine is started. When the engine oil pressure is low. If the engine oil pressure is low: If the level is low, add oil as required. If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light | Amber | This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the EPB. If this light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber | This warning light appears: When the fuel tank is nearly empty. If the fuel tank is nearly empty:. | |
| Master warning light | Amber | This indicator light appears: This warning light informs the driver the following situations LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped) Lamp malfunction High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped) To identify the details of the warning look at the LCD display. If the warning situation is solved, the master warning light will turn off. | |
| Low tire pressure warning light | Amber | This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When one or more of your tires are significantly under inflated. (The location of the under inflated tires is displayed on the LCD display). | |
| LED headlight warning light | Amber | This warning light appears: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the LED headlight. If this light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This warning light blinks: When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part. | |
| Forward Safety warning light | Amber | This indicator light appears: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. Yellow: When Forward Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected. | |
| Door Ajar Warning Light | Amber | This warning light illuminates: When a door is not closed securely. Inattentive Driving Warning (if equipped) This indicator light appears: When the ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off. Yellow: When Driver Attention Warning is disabled or a malfunction is detected. | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light | Amber | This indicator light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. If this light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This indicator light blinks: While the ESC is operating. | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) OFF indicator light | Amber | This indicator light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button. AUTO HOLD indicator light (AUTO HOLD) This indicator light appears: White When you activate the auto hold system by pressing the AUTO HOLD button. | |
| Lane Safety indicator light | Amber | This indicator light appears: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied. Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied. Yellow: When Lane Safety is disabled, or a malfunction is detected. | |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator light | Amber* | This indicator light appears: When the ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off. Yellow: When Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is off, disabled, or a malfunction is detected. While the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist system is in operation, indicates the speed limit and shows the speed limit in red when the vehicle is exceeding the speed limit. | |
| Lane Following Assist indicator | Amber* | This indicator light illuminates: When the ignition switch is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off. Green: When Lane Following Assist is operating. Gray: When Lane Following Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.The indicator light blinks: White: When the steering wheel assist is canceled. | |
| Turn signal indicator light | Green | 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. The indicator light does not blink but appears. The indicator light blinks more rapidly. The indicator light does not appear at all. | |
| Low beam indicator light | Green | This indicator light appears: When the headlamps are on. | |
| High Beam Assist indicator light | Green | This indicator light appears: When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position. If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist will switch the high beam to low beam automatically. | |
| Light ON indicator light | Green | This indicator light appears: When the taillights or headlights are on. Front fog indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light appears: When the front fog lights are on. | |
| High beam indicator light | Blue | This indicator light appears: When the headlamps are on and in the high beam position. When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position. |
Source: 2022 Kia Carnival Owner's Manual; 2023 Kia Carnival Owner's Manual; 2024 Kia Carnival Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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