Kia K5 dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Kia K5 owner's manual, 2025 to 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2025 to 2026 K5 warning lights
Airbag warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the SRS. In this case, 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 ENGINE START/STOP 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. Have your kia towed to an authorized Kia dealer and inspected.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light
Stop safely
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 EPS. In this case, 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 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: In this case, 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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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.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) 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 EPB. In this case, 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.
Engine oil pressure warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: This warning light appears: When 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. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.
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 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: 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 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 are displayed on the LCD display).
What to do: Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
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Door Ajar Warning Light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light illuminates: When a door is not closed securely.
What to do: Stop and close every door firmly.
Trunk Open Warning Light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the trunk 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 appears: When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty. You should refill the washer fluid. Inattentive Driving Warning light (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: Top up the washer reservoir with screen wash.
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Electronic stability control (ESC) 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. 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.
What to do: If it flashes, ease off and drive gently for the conditions. If it stays on, have the system checked.
Auto stop indicator light
Information
The manual says: This indicator will appear when the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system. When the automatic starting occurs, the auto stop indicator on the cluster will blink for 5 seconds.
Electronic stability control (ESC) OFF 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. When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF 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. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. 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: 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 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 warning 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 tail lights 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: If amber, clean the windshield in front of the camera. If it stays amber, have it checked.
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 appears: Lane Following Assist indicator will appear when you turn Lane Following Assist on by pressing Lane Driving Assist button. If there is a problem with the function, the yellow Lane Following Assist indicator will appear. KEY OUT Indicator Light (if equipped) 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.
What to do: If amber, clean the windshield in front of the camera. If it stays amber, have it checked.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 ENGINE START/STOP 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. | |
| Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light | Red | 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 EPS. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red | This warning light appears: Once you set the 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: In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Engine oil pressure warning light | Red | This warning light appears: When 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. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure. | |
| Door Ajar Warning Light | Red* | This warning light illuminates: When a door is not closed securely. | |
| Trunk Open Warning Light | Red* | This warning light appears: When the trunk is not closed securely. | |
| Airbag warning light | Amber* | This warning light appears: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the SRS. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| 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. | |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) 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 EPB. In this case, 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: 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 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 are displayed on the LCD display). | |
| Washer Fluid Warning Light | Amber | This warning light appears: When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty. You should refill the washer fluid. Inattentive Driving Warning light (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 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. In this case, have your 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 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. | |
| 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 appears: Lane Following Assist indicator will appear when you turn Lane Following Assist on by pressing Lane Driving Assist button. If there is a problem with the function, the yellow Lane Following Assist indicator will appear. KEY OUT Indicator Light (if equipped) 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. | |
| Auto stop indicator light | Green | This indicator will appear when the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system. When the automatic starting occurs, the auto stop indicator on the cluster will blink for 5 seconds. | |
| 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 does not blink but appears. The indicator light blinks more rapidly. The indicator light does not appear at all. | |
| High Beam Assist indicator light | Green | This warning 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 tail lights 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 headlights are on and in the high beam position. When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position. |
Source: 2025 Kia K5 Owner's Manual; 2026 Kia K5 Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.