Kia EV9 dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Kia EV9 owner's manual, 2024 to 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2024 to 2026 EV9 warning lights
Service warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the on position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a problem with related parts of the electric vehicle control system, such as sensors, etc. 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.
Air bag warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: This warning light appears: Once you set the EV button to the on 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.
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: Once you set the EV button to the on position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds. It remains on if the parking brake is applied. When the parking brake is applied. 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 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 do not work normally. In this case, 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.
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 on 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.
What to do: Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Charging system warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the 12-volt battery level is low or a failure occurs of the 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 on position. When the hood is opened. 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.
Low tire pressure warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the on position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When one or more of your tires are significantly under inflated. This warning light remains on after blinking for approximately 60 seconds, or repeats blinking on and off at the intervals of approximately 3 seconds: When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.
What to do: Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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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 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.
LED headlamp warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the on position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp. This warning light blinks: When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part.
What to do: Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Forward Safety warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the ON 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. If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Forward Safety is set, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
What to do: Clean the windshield and front grille sensor. If it stays on in clear weather, have it checked.
Emergency steering warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: Yellow: When the EV button is in the on position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When Forward/Side Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is Off/Disabled/Malfunction. It appears continuously. Red: When Forward/Side Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating. It is blinking.
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.
Icy road warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: To warn the driver the road may be icy. When the temperature is approximately below 39 °F (4 °C) the icy road warning light and outside temperature gauge blinks and then appears. Also, the warning chime sounds 1 time.
What to do: Drive carefully, especially on bridges and in shade.
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 Warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the EV Button is in the on 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. This indicator light blinks: Yellow: DAW recommends to take a break.
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 on position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. This indicator light blinks: While the ESC is operating.
What to do: Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in 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. Immobilizer indicator light (with smart key) This indicator light appears for up to 30 seconds: When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the EV button in the acc or on position.
What to do: Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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 appears but does not blink. The indicator light blinks more rapidly. The indicator light does not appear at all.
What to do: Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Low beam indicator light
Information
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the headlights are on.
What to do: Nothing to do.
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.
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. AUTO HOLD indicator light (AUTO HOLD) This indicator light appears: White: When you activate the AUTO HOLD system by pressing the AUTO HOLD button. Green: When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with the AUTO HOLD system activated. Yellow: When there is a malfunction with the AUTO HOLD system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Lane Safety indicator light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the ON 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
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the ON 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.
What to do: Drive mode indicator light (ECO/MY/SPORT/GT/SNOW) This indicator light appears: When you select each mode as drive mode.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bag warning light | Red | This warning light appears: Once you set the EV button to the on 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. | |
| Seat belt warning light | Red | This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened. | |
| Parking brake & brake fluid warning light | Red | This warning light appears: Once you set the EV button to the on position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds. It remains on if the parking brake is applied. When the parking brake is applied. 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. | |
| 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 do not work normally. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red | This warning light appears: When the 12-volt battery level is low or a failure occurs of the 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. | |
| Service warning light | Amber* | This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the on position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a problem with related parts of the electric vehicle control system, such as sensors, etc. 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. | |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) warning light | Amber* | This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the on 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. | |
| 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 on position. When the hood is opened. 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. | |
| Low tire pressure warning light | Amber | This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the on position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When one or more of your tires are significantly under inflated. This warning light remains on after blinking for approximately 60 seconds, or repeats blinking on and off at the intervals of approximately 3 seconds: When there is a malfunction with the 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 malfunction To identify the details of the… | |
| LED headlamp warning light | Amber* | This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the on position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp. This warning light blinks: When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part. | |
| Forward Safety warning light | Amber | This warning light appears: When the EV button is in the ON 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. If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Forward Safety is set, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Emergency steering warning light | Amber* | This warning light appears: Yellow: When the EV button is in the on position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When Forward/Side Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is Off/Disabled/Malfunction. It appears continuously. Red: When Forward/Side Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating. It is blinking. | |
| Icy road warning light | Amber* | This warning light appears: To warn the driver the road may be icy. When the temperature is approximately below 39 °F (4 °C) the icy road warning light and outside temperature gauge blinks and then appears. Also, the warning chime sounds 1 time. | |
| Inattentive Driving Warning light | Amber | This indicator light appears: When the EV Button is in the on 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. This indicator light blinks: Yellow: DAW recommends to take a break. | |
| 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 on position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. This indicator light blinks: While the ESC is operating. | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light | Amber | This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in 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. Immobilizer indicator light (with smart key) This indicator light appears for up to 30 seconds: When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the EV button in the acc or on position. | |
| Lane Safety indicator light | Amber | This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the ON 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 | Amber* | This indicator light appears: When the EV button is in the ON 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. | |
| 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 appears but does not blink. 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 headlights are on. | |
| High Beam Assist indicator light | Green | This indicator light appears: When High Beam Assist is activated. | |
| Light on indicator light | Green | This indicator light appears: When the taillights or headlights are on. AUTO HOLD indicator light (AUTO HOLD) This indicator light appears: White: When you activate the AUTO HOLD system by pressing the AUTO HOLD button. Green: When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the brake pedal with the AUTO HOLD system activated. Yellow: When there is a malfunction with the AUTO HOLD system. | |
| 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: 2024 Kia EV9 Owner's Manual; 2026 Kia EV9 Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.