Kia Niro EV dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Kia Niro EV owner's manual, 2022 to 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2022 to 2026 Niro EV 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 with 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.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 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 there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system). In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
What to do: Drive carefully, leave extra stopping distance and have it checked soon. If the red brake light is also on, stop driving.
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 may 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 EPS. When there is a malfunction with the EPS. 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 the 12-volt battery level is low or a failure occurs on the charging system such as LDC. 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. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When the power is limited for the safety of the high-powered parts of an electric vehicle.
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: 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 the following situations Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped) Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped) Smart Cruise Control malfunction Smart Cruise Control radar blocked Lamp malfunction High Beam Assist malfunction To identify 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. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This warning light blinks: When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Emergency Steering 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 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is turned off. When ESC is turned off by pressing and holding the ESC OFF button When the radar sensor or cover is blocked with dirt or snow. When there is a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
What to do: Check the sensor and cover and clean them by using a soft cloth.
Forward Safety 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 Safety/Forward Cross-Traffic Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is Off/Disabled/Malfunction. It appears continuously. Red: When Forward safety/Forward Cross-Traffic Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating. It appears blinking.
What to do: Clean the windshield and front grille sensor. If it stays on in clear weather, have it checked.
Icy road warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: This warning light is to warn the driver the road may be icy. When the temperature on the outside temperature gauge 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.
Charging cable connection indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator appears: 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. 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.
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: 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.
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 tail lights 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: Nothing to do.
Lane Safety indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light appears: The Lane Safety indicator light will appear when you turn Lane Keeping Assist on by pressing and holding the Lane Driving Assist button. If there is a problem with the function, the yellow Lane Safety indicator will appear.
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: 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. Highway Lane Change Assist indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light appears: Green: When Highway Lane Change Assist is ready for operation.
What to do: Drive mode indicator light (ECO/NORMAL/SPORT/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 with 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 may 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 on the charging system such as LDC. 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 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 ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system). In this case, 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 EPS. When there is a malfunction with the EPS. 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 ON position. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When the power is limited for the safety of the high-powered parts of an electric vehicle. | |
| 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 the following situations Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped) Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped) Smart Cruise Control malfunction Smart Cruise Control radar blocked Lamp malfunction High Beam Assist malfunction To identify 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. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. This warning light blinks: When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Emergency Steering 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 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is turned off. When ESC is turned off by pressing and holding the ESC OFF button When the radar sensor or cover is blocked with dirt or snow. When there is a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. | |
| Forward Safety 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 Safety/Forward Cross-Traffic Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is Off/Disabled/Malfunction. It appears continuously. Red: When Forward safety/Forward Cross-Traffic Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating. It appears blinking. | |
| Icy road warning light | Amber* | This warning light appears: This warning light is to warn the driver the road may be icy. When the temperature on the outside temperature gauge 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. | |
| Charging cable connection indicator light | Amber* | This indicator appears: 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. 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: 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: The Lane Safety indicator light will appear when you turn Lane Keeping Assist on by pressing and holding the Lane Driving Assist button. If there is a problem with the function, the yellow Lane Safety indicator will appear. | |
| 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. Highway Lane Change Assist indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light appears: Green: When Highway Lane Change Assist is ready for operation. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 tail lights 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: 2022 Kia Niro EV Owner's Manual; 2023 Kia Niro EV Owner's Manual; 2024 Kia Niro EV Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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