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What do the warning lights on my Kia car’s dashboard mean?

Video and text guide to Kia dashboard symbols 

Dashboard warning lights can be stressful, but not all of them mean something dire. What do the warning lights on your Kia Car’s dashboard mean? Keep reading below for a video and text guide to Kia dashboard symbols with Matt Castrucci Kia of Dayton, OH. 



Video guide to your Kia car’s dashboard warning lights 

List of Kia dashboard warning lights with pictures and descriptions 

Kia dashboard warning light for brake system

Brake Warning Light: The parking brake is engaged or brake fluid is low. 

Kia dashboard warning light for battery

Battery Charge Warning Light: The battery may be discharged or the charging device may be broken. 

Kia dashboard warning light for airbags

Airbag Warning Light: There’s an issue with the airbag. 

Kia dashboard warning light for engine oil

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light: There is insufficient oil or an oil leak. 

Kia dashboard warning light for coolant

Coolant Temperature Warning Light: There’s an issue with the cooling pump system or a coolant leak. 

Kia dashboard warning light for ABS

ABS Warning Light: The ABS fuse is blown or a system issue is occurring.  

Kia dashboard warning light for ESC

ESC Warning Light: The vehicle detects skidding, indicating an issue with the ESC device. 

Kia dashboard warning light for low fuel

Low Fuel Level Warning Light: The car is low on fuel. 

Kia dashboard warning light for engine

Engine Warning Light: There could be an issue with the engine electronic control unit or a sensor, or an oil leak. 

Kia dashboard warning light for service warning

Service Warning Light: There’s a problem with related parts of the EV control system. 

Kia dashboard warning light for low battery

Low Battery Warning Light: The battery is low. 

Three colors of Kia dashboard warning lights

Kia warning light colors: What do they mean? 

  • A red light mainly indicates a situation that requires immediate attention. 
  • A yellow light indicates precaution. 
  • A green light means a function is in an operational state.