2024 Kia Carnival Warning Lights and Indicators User Guide

2024 Kia Carnival Warning Lights and Indicators User Guide

This Guide covers 2024 Kia Carnival warning lights and indicators. Understand each light, what to do, and how to keep your car operating safely and effectively.

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Warning lights and indicators

The warning light and indicator light indicate a situation where the driver should be careful and whether the various functions are activated.

Warning lights
The warning light indicates situations that require the driver to pay attention.

NOTICE

Warning lights
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the engine. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.

Air bag warning light
This warning light appears:

• Once you set the ignition switch or 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. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Seat belt warning light
This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.

Parking brake & brake fluid warning light
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.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to “Brake fluid” . Then check all brake components for fluid leaks. If any leak on the brake system is still found, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle.
   In this case, have your vehicle towed to an authorized Kia dealer and inspected.

Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-diagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail.

With only one of the dual systems work-ing, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the vehicle.

Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short a distance with only a portion of the brake system working.

If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

Parking brake & brake fluid warning light
Driving the vehicle with a warning light ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light appears with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Antilock brake system (ABS) warning light
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 assistances of the anti-lock brake system).

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light
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.

WARNING

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light
When both ABS and parking brake & brake fluid warning lights are on, the brake system will not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking.
In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light 
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  EPB.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warn-ing light
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light may appear when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indica-tor Light comes on to indicate that the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).

Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light
This warning light appears:

• Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.
  • This indicator light comes on after the ignition switch or 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.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Charging system warning light

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:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.

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.
  • The malfunction indicator light appears for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain.
  If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

• Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control systems which could effect drivability and/or fuel economy.
• If the enhanced engine protection system becomes activated due to lack of engine oil, engine power will be limited. If such condition continues repeatedly, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will appear.

CAUTION
If the oil pressure lowers due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the engine oil pressure warning light turns on and an enhanced engine protection system that limits the engine’s power is activated. After that, engine warning light turns on if driving repeatedly and continuously.

CAUTION
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) appears, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Engine oil pressure warning light
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 engine oil pressure is low:
• 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 “Engine Oil” section in chapter
  “Engine oil and filter” ). 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.

CAUTION

Engine overheating
Do not continue driving with the engine overheated. Otherwise, the engine may be damaged.

CAUTION

Engine damage
If the engine is not stopped immediately after the engine oil pressure warning light is appeared and stays on while the engine is running, serious engine dam-age may result.

NOTICE

• When engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine Oil Pressure warning light will appear.
• The enhanced engine protection system which limits engine power will be activated. If the engine oil pressure is restored, the Engine Oil Pressure warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off.

Low fuel level warning light
This warning light appears:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.

If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.

CAUTION

Low fuel level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below “E” can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.

Master warning light
This indicator light appears:

• This warning light informs the driver
  the following situations
   
  • LED headlamp malfunction
  • Lamp malfunction
  • High Beam Assist malfunction

To identify the details of the warning look at the LCD display.
If the warning situation is solved, the master warning light will turn off.

Low tire pressure warning light
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 underinflated tires are dis-played on the LCD display).

This warning light remains on after blinking for approximately 60 seconds or repeats blinking on and off at intervals of approximately 3 seconds:

• When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.
  In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

Low tire pressure

• Significantly low tire pressure makes the vehicle unstable and can contribute to loss of vehicle control and increased braking distances.
• Continued driving or low-pressure tires will cause the tires to overheat and fail.

WARNING

Safe stopping

• The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.
• If you notice any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the accelerator pedal, apply the brakes gradually with light force, and slowly move to a safe position off the road.

LED headlamp warning light
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.
  In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This warning light blinks:

• When there is a malfunction with an LED headlamp-related part.
  In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

LED headlamp warning light
Continuous driving with the LED Head-lamp Warning Light on or blinking can reduce LED headlamp (low beam) life.

Forward Safety warning light
This indicator light appears:

 

• When there is a malfunction with For-ward Collision-Avoidance Assist.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Indicator lights

Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light
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 the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.

Electronic stability control (ESC) OFF indicator light
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.

AUTO HOLD indicator light (AUTO HOLD)
This indicator light appears:

• 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.

Immobilizer indicator light (with-out smart key) 
This indicator light appears:

• When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly while the ignition switch is ON.
  • At this time, you can start the engine.
  • The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks:

• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
  In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Immobilizer indicator light (with smart key)
This indicator light appears for up to 30 seconds:

• When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly while the ENGINE START/STOP button is ACC or ON.
  • At this time, you can start the engine.
     
  • The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:

• When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
  • At this time, you can not start the engine.

This indicator light appears for 2 seconds and goes off:

• When the vehicle can not detect the smart key which is in the vehicle while the ENGINE START/STOP Button is ON.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

• When the battery of the smart key is weak.
  • At this time, you can not start the engine. However, you can start the engine if you press the ENGINE START/STOP Button with the smart key. (For more details, refer to
    “Immobilizer system (if equipped)” .
• When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
  In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Turn signal indicator light
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 the 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.

Low beam indicator light
This indicator light appears:

• When the headlamps are on.

High beam indicator light
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.

High Beam Assist indicator light
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
This indicator light appears:

• When the taillamps or headlamps are on.

Front fog indicator light 
This indicator light appears:

• When the front fog lights are on.

Lane Safety indicator light
Lane Safety indicator light will appear when you turn

Lane Keeping Assist on by pressing Lane Safety button.

If there is a problem with the system, the yellow Lane Safety indicator light will appear.

The Cruise Control indicator light
This indicator light appears:

• When the cruise control system is enabled.

SPORT Mode indicator light
This indicator light appears :

• When you select “SPORT” mode as drive mode.

ECO Mode indicator light
This indicator light appears:

• When you select “ECO” mode as drive mode.

Lighting
This vehicle is equipped with a variety of lights to illuminate the interior and exterior of the vehicle.

CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the headlamp and interior light on for a prolonged time while the engine is not running.

Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged if the lights are left in the ON position. The system automatically shuts off the parking lights after the engine is off and the driver’s door is opened.

However, the position lamps stay ON even when the driver-side door is opened if the light switch is operated after the engine is turned off.

If necessary, to keep the lamps on turn the position lamps OFF and ON again using the headlamp switch on the steering column after the engine is turned off.

Headlamp delay function
If you place the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC or OFF position with the headlamps ON, the headlamps (and/or parking lights) remain on for about 5 minutes. How-ever, with the engine off if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the head-lamps (and/or parking lights) are turned off after 15 seconds.

The headlamps (and/or parking lights) can be turned off by pressing the lock button on the smart key twice or turning the light switch to the OFF or AUTO position. However, if you turn the light switch to the AUTO position when it is dark outside, the headlamps will not be turned off.

You can activate or deactivate the Head-lamp Delay function from the User Set-tings Mode in the LCD display. For more details, refer to “User settings mode (if equipped)”. If your vehicle is equipped with additional navigation, please refer to the infotainment system manual separately supplied.

NOTICE
If the driver exits the vehicle through another door besides the driver door, the battery saver function does not operate and the headlamp delay function does not turn OFF automatically.

This may cause the battery to discharge. To avoid battery discharge, turn OFF the headlamps manually from the headlamp switch before exiting the vehicle.

Daytime Running Light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
The DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, and it is especially helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL will turn the dedicated lamp OFF when:

• Position & Taillamp switch is on.
• The vehicle is off.
• The front fog light is on.
• Engaging the parking brake.

Lighting control
The light switch has a headlamp and a position lamp position.

To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:

1. OFF position
2. Auto light position
3. Position & Taillamp
4. Headlamp position

Position & Taillamp

When the light switch is in the position lamp position, the front position lamp, taillamp, and license plate lamp will turn ON.

Headlamp (Low Beam)

When the light switch is in the headlamp position, the headlamp (low beam), tail, license light will turn ON.

NOTICE
The ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button must be in the ON position to turn on the headlamps.

Auto light

When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillamps and head lamps will turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle.

CAUTION

• Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel as this will ensure better auto light system control.
• Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner, the cleaner may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
• If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coating on the front windshield, the Auto light system may not work properly.

Operating high beam

To turn on the high beam headlamp:

• Push the lever away from you.

The lever will return to its original position.

The high beam indicator will light when the headlamp high beams are switched on.

WARNING

High beams
Do not use high beam when there are other vehicles in front of or approaching your vehicle. Using high beam could obstruct the other driver’s vision.

To flash the headlamps:

• Pull the lever towards you.

It will return to the normal (low beam) position when released. The head-lamp switch does not need to be on to use this flashing feature.

Operating turn signals and lane change signals

The ENGINE START/STOP button must be on for the turn signals to function. To turn on the turn signals:

• Move the lever up or down (A).

The green arrow indicators on the instrument panel indicate which turn signal is operating.

They will self-cancel after a turn is completed. If the indicator continues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever to the OFF position.

To signal a lane change:

• Move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position (B).
  The lever will return to the OFF position when released.

If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and will require replacement.

One-touch lane change function
To activate a one-touch lane change function, move the turn signal lever slightly (B) and then release it. The lane change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7 times.

You can activate or deactivate the One Touch Turn Signal function or choose the number of blinking (3, 5, or 7) by selecting “User Settings →Lights → One Touch Turn Signal”.

NOTICE

If an indicator flash is abnormally quick or slow, a bulb may be burned out or have a poor electrical connection in the circuit. The bulb may require replacement.

Operating front fog light
Fog lights are designed to provide improved visibility when visibility is poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc.

The fog lights will turn on when the fog light switch (1) is turned to the on position after the headlamp is turned on.

To turn off the fog lights:

• Turn the fog light switch (1) to the OFF position.

CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights consume large amounts of vehicle electrical power. Only use the fog lights when visibility is poor.

High Beam Assist (HBA)

High Beam Assist will automatically adjust the headlamp range (switches between high beam and low beam) depending on the brightness of detected vehicles and certain road conditions.

FAQs

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