Kia Soul dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Kia Soul owner's manual, 2022 to 2025. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2022 to 2025 Soul 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 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 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.
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). 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.
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 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: Once you set the ignition switch or 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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Engine Oil Pressure 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 remains on until the engine is started. 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.
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.
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: 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 (if equipped) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist sensor blocked (if equipped) Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped) Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped) LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped) Lamp malfunction High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)…
What to do: Read the message on the multi-information display. Red means stop safely; amber means get 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.
Liftgate Open Warning Light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light appears: When the liftgate is not closed securely.
What to do: Close it firmly. Exhaust fumes can get in if you drive with it open.
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 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: 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 the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly while the ignition switch is ON.
What to do: Turn it back on unless you are stuck in snow or mud. It normally turns on again with the next start.
Auto stop indicator
Information
The manual says: This indicator will appear when the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of the 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
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. High Beam Assist indicator (if equipped) This warning 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.
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. Lane Safety indicator light (if equipped) The Lane Safety indicator will appear when you turn Lane Keeping Assist on by pressing and holding the Lane Driving Assist button.
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.
| 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 goes off. When there is a malfunction with the SRS. In this case, 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 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. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| 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 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. | |
| Charging System Warning Light | Red | This warning light appears: Once you set the ignition switch or 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: Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It remains on until the engine is started. 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. | |
| Door Ajar Warning Light | Red* | This warning light appears: When a door is not closed securely. | |
| Liftgate Open Warning Light | Red* | This warning light appears: When the liftgate is not closed securely. | |
| 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). In this case, have your 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:. | |
| 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). | |
| Master Warning Light | Amber | This warning light informs the driver the following situations Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist sensor blocked (if equipped) Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped) Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped) LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped) Lamp malfunction High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)… | |
| 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 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 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 the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly while the ignition switch is ON. | |
| SPORT Mode Indicator Light | Amber* | This indicator light appears: When you select "SPORT" mode as drive mode. | |
| Auto stop indicator | Green | This indicator will appear when the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of the 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. | |
| 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. Lane Safety indicator light (if equipped) The Lane Safety indicator will appear when you turn Lane Keeping Assist on by pressing and holding the Lane Driving Assist button. | |
| 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 (if equipped) This warning light appears: When the High-Beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position. |
Source: 2022 Kia Soul Owner's Manual; 2023 Kia Soul Owner's Manual; 2024 Kia Soul Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.