Kia Seltos dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Kia Seltos 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 Seltos 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 6 seconds and then turns off. When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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 ignition switch or 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 vehicle towed to an authorized Kia dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 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 ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia 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. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Charging system warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: This warning light appears: 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. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) This warning light appears: When you set the ignition switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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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 as soon as possible. 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 warning light appears: This warning light informs the driver the following situations Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) malfunction* FCA radar blocked* BCA malfunction* BCA radar blocked* High Beam Assist (HBA) malfunction* Smart Cruise Control (SCC) malfunction* SCC radar blocked* LED headlamp malfunction* Lamp malfunction, etc. To identify the details of the warning look at the LCD display.
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 are displayed on the LCD display).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
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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 turns 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: 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. Immobilizer indicator light (without smart key) This indicator light appears: When your vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly while the ignition switch is ON.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Have the 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 does not blink but appears. The indicator light blinks more rapidly. The indicator light does not appear at all. Low beam indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light appears: When the headlights are on.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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. High Beam Assist indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light appears: When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position.
What to do: Dip them for oncoming traffic and when following another car.
Lane Safety indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light appears: Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied. Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied. Yellow: Whenever there is a malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
What to do: If amber, clean the windshield in front of the camera. If it stays amber, have it checked.
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. Cruise indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light appears: When Cruise Control is enabled.
What to do: Nothing to do.
SPORT mode indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When you select “SPORT” mode as drive mode.
SMART mode indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When you select “SMART” mode as drive mode.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Indicator Light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When 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 activate the system by pressing the DBC button. This indicator light blinks: When the DBC is operating. This indicator light appears yellow: When there is a malfunction with the DBC system.
What to do: Nothing to do. It flashes while it is braking.
| 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 6 seconds and then turns off. When there is a malfunction with the SRS. | |
| 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 ignition switch or 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the EPS. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red | This warning light appears: 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. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) This warning light appears: When you set the ignition switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. | |
| 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 as soon as possible. Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure. | |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 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 ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system). | |
| 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 warning light appears: This warning light informs the driver the following situations Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) malfunction* FCA radar blocked* BCA malfunction* BCA radar blocked* High Beam Assist (HBA) malfunction* Smart Cruise Control (SCC) malfunction* SCC radar blocked* LED headlamp malfunction* Lamp malfunction, etc. To identify the details of the warning look at the LCD display. | |
| 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 are displayed on the LCD display). | |
| 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 turns 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: 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. Immobilizer indicator light (without smart key) This indicator light appears: When your vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly while the ignition switch is ON. | |
| Lane Safety indicator light | Amber* | This indicator light appears: Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied. Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied. Yellow: Whenever there is a malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| SPORT mode indicator light | Amber* | This indicator light appears: When you select “SPORT” mode as drive mode. | |
| SMART mode indicator light | Amber* | This indicator light appears: When you select “SMART” mode as drive mode. | |
| 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 (if equipped) This indicator light appears: When the headlights are on. | |
| 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. Cruise indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light appears: When Cruise Control is enabled. | |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) Indicator Light | Green* | This indicator light appears: When 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 activate the system by pressing the DBC button. This indicator light blinks: When the DBC is operating. This indicator light appears yellow: When there is a malfunction with the DBC 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 lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position. High Beam Assist indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light appears: When the high beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position. |
Source: 2022 Kia Seltos Owner's Manual; 2023 Kia Seltos Owner's Manual; 2024 Kia Seltos Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.