Kia Sportage Hybrid dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Kia Sportage Hybrid owner's manual, 2023 to 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2023 to 2026 Sportage Hybrid warning lights
Air bag 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 3–6 seconds and then goes 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 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. Check all brake components for fluid leaks. Have your vehicle towed to an authorized Kia dealer and inspected.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 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 ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system). If the light remains on, have the 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 are not working, 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.
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.
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 ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. This indicator light comes on after the ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the ON position and then goes out after approximately 3 seconds. 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: 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: 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. 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: Once you set the 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 engine 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.
Master warning light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light appears: This warning light informs the driver the following situations 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 situation is resolved, 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 is displayed on the LCD display).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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LED headlamp 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 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 the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Forward Safety warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When there is a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Icy road warning light (if equipped) 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. The warning chime sounds 1 time.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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. This indicator light blinks: While the ESC is operating.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
ESC OFF indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
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. AUTO HOLD indicator light (AUTO HOLD) This indicator light appears: White: When you activate the auto hold system by pressing the AUTO HOLD button.
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. 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 be 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.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Low beam indicator light
Information
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the headlamps are on.
What to do: Nothing to do.
High beam indicator light
Information
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When the headlamps 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 indicator 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 taillamps or headlamps 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 · usual colour
The manual says: The Lane Safety indicator will appear when you turn Lane Keeping Assist on by pressing the Lane Safety button. If there is a problem with Lane Keeping Assist, 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.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light appears: When you set the 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: Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Engine coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: The warning light appears: When the temperature of the engine coolant is extremely high. If your vehicle overheats, refer to More Details.
What to do: Do not continue driving with an overheated engine.
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EV mode indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator illuminates: When the vehicle is driven by the electric motor. "EV" indicator ON: Vehicle is driven using the electric motor or the gasoline engine is stopped. "EV" indicator OFF: Vehicle is driven using the gasoline engine. Charging cable connection indicator light (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) This indicator illuminates in red when the charging cable is connected. For more details, refer to More Details.
What to do: Drive mode indicator light (ECO/NORMAL/SPORT) 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 ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. It appears for approximately 3–6 seconds and then goes 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 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 are not working, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light | Red | This warning light appears: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position. This indicator light comes on after the ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the ON position and then goes out after approximately 3 seconds. When there is a malfunction with the EPS. | |
| 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: 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: Once you set the 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 engine 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. | |
| Engine coolant temperature warning light | Red | The warning light appears: When the temperature of the engine coolant is extremely high. If your vehicle overheats, refer to More Details. | |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 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 ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system). If the light remains on, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| 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. | |
| 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: This warning light informs the driver the following situations 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 situation is resolved, 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 is displayed on the LCD display). | |
| LED headlamp 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 LED headlamp. This warning light blinks: When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part. | |
| Forward Safety warning light | Amber* | This indicator light appears: When there is a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Icy road warning light (if equipped) 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. The warning chime sounds 1 time. | |
| 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. This indicator light blinks: While the ESC is operating. | |
| 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. AUTO HOLD indicator light (AUTO HOLD) This indicator light appears: White: When you activate the auto hold system by pressing the AUTO HOLD button. | |
| Lane Safety indicator light | Amber* | The Lane Safety indicator will appear when you turn Lane Keeping Assist on by pressing the Lane Safety button. If there is a problem with Lane Keeping Assist, the yellow Lane Safety indicator will appear. | |
| EV mode indicator | Amber* | This indicator illuminates: When the vehicle is driven by the electric motor. "EV" indicator ON: Vehicle is driven using the electric motor or the gasoline engine is stopped. "EV" indicator OFF: Vehicle is driven using the gasoline engine. Charging cable connection indicator light (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) This indicator illuminates in red when the charging cable is connected. For more details, refer to More Details. | |
| 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 be 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 | Green | This indicator light appears: When the headlamps are on. | |
| High Beam Assist indicator light | Green | This indicator 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 taillamps or headlamps are on. Front fog indicator light (if equipped) This indicator light appears: When the front fog lights are on. | |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light | Green* | This indicator light appears: When you set the 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 headlamps are on and in the high beam position. When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position. |
Source: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Owner's Manual; 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid Owner's Manual; 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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