Kia Stinger dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Kia Stinger owner's manual, 2021 to 2023. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2021 to 2023 Stinger warning lights
Air bag Warning Light
Stop safely
The manual says: This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates 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 illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates 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 illuminates 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 illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates 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 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 illuminate at the same time while driving: When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally. In this case, have the 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 illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It remains on until the engine is started. When there is a malfunction with the EPS. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) This warning light illuminates: When you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
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 illuminates: 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: If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging system. If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging system.
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 illuminates: 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 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 illuminates: When 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 illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates 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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LED Headlamp Warning Light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light illuminates: When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Forward Safety warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. FCA warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then turns off. When there is a malfunction with FCA. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Light (if equipped) This indicator light illuminates: When there is a malfunction with the AWD system.
What to do: Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle. Turn the engine off and restart the engine.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
Check soon
The manual says: This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates 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.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
Check soon
The manual says: This indicator light illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. In this case, have the 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 illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates 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.
Auto Stop Indicator Light
Information
The manual says: This indicator light illuminates: [White] The system is activated. [Green] When the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system. [Yellow] When there is a malfunctions with the ISG system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Turn Signal Indicator Light
Information
The manual says: This indicator light blinks: When you switch on the turn signal light on. If any of the following occurs, there may a malfunction with the turn signal system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. The indicator light does not blink but illuminates. The indicator light blinks more rapidly. The indicator light does not illuminate 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 illuminates: When the headlights are on and in the high beam position. When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position. Low Beam Indicator Light (if equipped) This indicator light illuminates: When the headlights are on.
What to do: Dip them for oncoming traffic and when following another car.
Light ON Indicator Light
Information
The manual says: This indicator light illuminates: When the tail lights or headlights are on.
What to do: Nothing to do.
High Beam Assist Indicator Light
Information
The manual says: This warning light illuminates: 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.
AUTO HOLD Indicator Light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light illuminates: [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. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
What to do: Nothing to do. Press the accelerator to drive off; the brakes release automatically.
Lane Safety indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This indicator light illuminates: [White] The system is activated. [Green] When the function operating conditions are satisfied. [Yellow] When 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 | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bag Warning Light | Red | This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates 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 illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates 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 illuminates 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 illuminate at the same time while driving: When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light | Red | This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It remains on until the engine is started. When there is a malfunction with the EPS. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) This warning light illuminates: When you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. | |
| Charging System Warning Light | Red | This warning light illuminates: 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: If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging system. If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging system. | |
| Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light | Red | This warning light illuminates: 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 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. | |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light | Amber | This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates 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 the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Low Fuel Level Warning Light | Amber | This warning light illuminates: When the fuel tank is nearly empty. | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning Light | Amber | This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates 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). | |
| LED Headlamp Warning Light | Amber* | This warning light illuminates: When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Forward Safety warning light | Amber* | This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. FCA warning light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then turns off. When there is a malfunction with FCA. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Light (if equipped) This indicator light illuminates: When there is a malfunction with the AWD system. | |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light | Amber | This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates 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. | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light | Amber | This indicator light illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. In this case, have the 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 illuminates: Once you set the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position. It illuminates 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 illuminates: [White] The system is activated. [Green] When the function operating conditions are satisfied. [Yellow] When there is a malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Auto Stop Indicator Light | Green | This indicator light illuminates: [White] The system is activated. [Green] When the engine enters the Idle Stop mode of ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system. [Yellow] When there is a malfunctions with the ISG system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| Turn Signal Indicator Light | Green | This indicator light blinks: When you switch on the turn signal light on. If any of the following occurs, there may a malfunction with the turn signal system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. The indicator light does not blink but illuminates. The indicator light blinks more rapidly. The indicator light does not illuminate at all. | |
| Light ON Indicator Light | Green | This indicator light illuminates: When the tail lights or headlights are on. | |
| High Beam Assist Indicator Light | Green | This warning light illuminates: 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. | |
| AUTO HOLD Indicator Light | Green* | This indicator light illuminates: [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. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. | |
| High Beam Indicator Light | Blue | This indicator light illuminates: When the headlights are on and in the high beam position. When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position. Low Beam Indicator Light (if equipped) This indicator light illuminates: When the headlights are on. |
Source: 2021 Kia Stinger Owner's Manual; 2022 Kia Stinger Owner's Manual; 2023 Kia Stinger Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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