Kia EV6 dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Kia EV6 owner's manual, 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2026 EV6 warning lights
Service warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a problem with parts related to the electric vehicle control system, such as the sensors. When the warning light appears while driving, or does not go off after starting the vehicle, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Airbag warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3–6 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction of the SRS have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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 the seat belt is not fastened. For more information, refer to Seat belts.
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 and brake fluid warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds. The light remains on if the parking brake is applied. When you apply the parking brake. When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low. If the warning light appears with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in reservoir is low.
What to do: Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle. Check all brake components for fluid leaks. Have your vehicle towed to and inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It remains on until the vehicle is started. When there is a malfunction with the MDPS. When there is a malfunction with the MDPS. In this case, have your 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: When a malfunction occurs in either the alternator or the electrical charging system. If the warning light turns on while driving, move the vehicle to a safe location, turn off and turn on the vehicle again, and check if the warning light turns off. If the warning light remains on, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
What to do: Turn off everything you can (A/C, heated seats, radio) and drive straight to a garage or home. Do not switch the engine off until you get there, as it may not restart.
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High voltage battery low level warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the high voltage battery level is low. When the warning light turns on, charge the battery immediately.
What to do: Stop in a safe place and restart. If the light stays on, call the dealer and avoid driving far.
Power down indicator light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. When the power is limited for the safety of the high-powered parts of an electric vehicle. The power is limited for the following reasons. (unless both Service Warning Light and Power Down Indicator Light appear at the same time, it is not a failure.) The high voltage battery charge level is too low, or the voltage is decreasing.
Low tire pressure warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When one or more of your tires are significantly under inflated. For more information, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
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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Master warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light informs the driver under the following situations Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked Smart Cruise Control malfunction Smart Cruise Control radar blocked Lamp malfunction High Beam Assist (HBA) malfunction To identify the details of the…
What to do: Read the message on the multi-information display. Red means stop safely; amber means get it checked.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
Check soon
The manual says: The EPB warning light may appear when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light comes on to indicate that the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).
What to do: Release the parking brake before driving. If it flashes or will not release, see a dealer.
LED headlamp warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This warning light blinks: When there is a malfunction with an LED headlamp related part.
Forward Safety warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It illuminates for about 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
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: When a door is not closed securely.
What to do: Stop and close every door firmly.
Inattentive Driving indicator light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off. Yellow: When DAW is disabled or a malfunction is detected. If the yellow indicator light remains on after the front view camera has been uncovered or unblocked, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Liftgate open warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light illuminates: When the liftgate is not closed securely.
What to do: Close it firmly. Exhaust fumes can get in if you drive with it open.
Washer fluid warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light illuminates: When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty. In this case, you should refill the washer fluid. --> Home Introduction Vehicle modifications Vehicle handling instructions Open source software notice Vehicle data collection and Event Data Recorders (EDR) Overview Exterior overview Interior overview Instrument panel overview Motor room compartment Specifications…
What to do: Top up the washer reservoir with screen wash.
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I-Pedal indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator appears: When i-Pedal is activated.
Smart regeneration system indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator appears: When smart regeneration system is activated.
Charging cable connection indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator appears: When the charging cable is connected.
What to do: Unplug the charging cable before driving.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This indicator light blinks: While the ESC is operating. For more information, refer to Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
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: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button. For more information, refer to Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
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. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. The indicator light appears but does not blink. The indicator light blinks more rapidly. The indicator light does not appear at all.
What to do: If it flashes faster than usual, replace the blown bulb on that side.
High beam indicator light
Information
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the headlights are on and in the high beam position. When the turn signal switch 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 High Beam Assist is activated. For more information, refer to High Beam Assist (HBA).
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. KEY OUT Indicator Light: (if equipped) When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY 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 EV button in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position.
What to do: Nothing to do.
Lane Safety indicator light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for about 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: If amber, clean the windshield in front of the camera. If it stays amber, have it checked.
Lane Following Assist indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears 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. This indicator light blinks: White: When the steering wheel assist is canceled. For more information, refer to Lane Following Assist (LFA).
What to do: Drive mode indicator light ( ECO / NORMAL / SPORT / SNOW / MY ) This indicator light appears: When you select each mode as drive mode.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belt warning light | Red | This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened. For more information, refer to Seat belts. | |
| Parking brake and brake fluid warning light | Red | This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds. The light remains on if the parking brake is applied. When you apply the parking brake. When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low. If the warning light appears with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in reservoir is low. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red | This warning light appears: When a malfunction occurs in either the alternator or the electrical charging system. If the warning light turns on while driving, move the vehicle to a safe location, turn off and turn on the vehicle again, and check if the warning light turns off. If the warning light remains on, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Door Ajar warning light | Red* | This warning light appears: When a door is not closed securely. | |
| Liftgate open warning light | Red* | This warning light illuminates: When the liftgate is not closed securely. | |
| Service warning light | Amber* | This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a problem with parts related to the electric vehicle control system, such as the sensors. When the warning light appears while driving, or does not go off after starting the vehicle, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Airbag warning light | Amber* | This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3–6 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction of the SRS have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) warning light | Amber* | This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It remains on until the vehicle is started. When there is a malfunction with the MDPS. When there is a malfunction with the MDPS. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| High voltage battery low level warning light | Amber | This warning light appears: When the high voltage battery level is low. When the warning light turns on, charge the battery immediately. | |
| Power down indicator light | Amber | This indicator appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. When the power is limited for the safety of the high-powered parts of an electric vehicle. The power is limited for the following reasons. (unless both Service Warning Light and Power Down Indicator Light appear at the same time, it is not a failure.) The high voltage battery charge level is too low, or the voltage is decreasing. | |
| Low tire pressure warning light | Amber | This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When one or more of your tires are significantly under inflated. For more information, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). | |
| Master warning light | Amber | This warning light informs the driver under the following situations Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked Smart Cruise Control malfunction Smart Cruise Control radar blocked Lamp malfunction High Beam Assist (HBA) malfunction To identify the details of the… | |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light | Amber | The EPB warning light may appear when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light comes on to indicate that the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB). | |
| LED headlamp warning light | Amber* | This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This warning light blinks: When there is a malfunction with an LED headlamp related part. | |
| Forward Safety warning light | Amber | This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off. Yellow: When Forward Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected. | |
| Inattentive Driving indicator light | Amber | This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off. Yellow: When DAW is disabled or a malfunction is detected. If the yellow indicator light remains on after the front view camera has been uncovered or unblocked, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Washer fluid warning light | Amber | This warning light illuminates: When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty. In this case, you should refill the washer fluid. --> Home Introduction Vehicle modifications Vehicle handling instructions Open source software notice Vehicle data collection and Event Data Recorders (EDR) Overview Exterior overview Interior overview Instrument panel overview Motor room compartment Specifications… | |
| I-Pedal indicator light | Amber* | This indicator appears: When i-Pedal is activated. | |
| Smart regeneration system indicator light | Amber* | This indicator appears: When smart regeneration system is activated. | |
| Charging cable connection indicator light | Amber* | This indicator appears: When the charging cable is connected. | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light | Amber | This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This indicator light blinks: While the ESC is operating. For more information, refer to Electronic Stability Control (ESC). | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light | Amber | This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button. For more information, refer to Electronic Stability Control (ESC). | |
| Lane Safety indicator light | Amber | This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears for about 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. | |
| Lane Following Assist indicator light | Amber* | This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. It appears 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. This indicator light blinks: White: When the steering wheel assist is canceled. For more information, refer to Lane Following Assist (LFA). | |
| 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. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. The indicator light appears but does not blink. The indicator light blinks more rapidly. The indicator light does not appear at all. | |
| High Beam Assist indicator light | Green | This indicator light appears: When High Beam Assist is activated. For more information, refer to High Beam Assist (HBA). | |
| Light on indicator light | Green | This indicator light appears: When the taillights or headlights are on. KEY OUT Indicator Light: (if equipped) When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY 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 EV button in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. | |
| High beam indicator light | Blue | This indicator light appears: When the headlights are on and in the high beam position. When the turn signal switch is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position. |
Source: 2026 Kia EV6 Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.