2025 Kia Sedona Warning Lights and Indicator User Guide
The warning lights and indicators for the 2025 Kia Sedona will be covered in this tutorial. Recognize the significance of each dashboard symbol, know how to handle possible problems, and confidently maintain the flawless operation of your Sedona.
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Kia Warning lights and indicators Guide
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.
For more details, refer to “Seat belts” on page 3-26.
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:
- Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
- With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to “Brake fluid” on page 8-13). 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.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light / ABS
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 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 vehi-cle 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 possi-ble.
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:
- 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. 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 affect 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 insuffi-cient engine oil, etc., the engine oil pres-sure 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” on page 8-12). 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 (if equipped)
- Lamp malfunction
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped) 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 displayed on the LCD display).
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” on page 7-
This warning light remains on after blinking for approximately 60 seconds or repeats blinking on and off at the 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.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” on page 7-
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 a 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:
- Once you set the ENGINE START/ STOP button to the ON position.
- It appears for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Yellow: When Forward Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected. If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Forward Safety is set, have your vehicle be inspected by an authorized KIA dealer.
This warning light blinks:
- Red: When Forward Safety or Forward Cross-Traffic Safety function is operating.
For more details, refer to “Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)” on page 6-4.
Emergency Steering warning light (if equipped)
The 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.
- Yellow: When Forward/Side Safety of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is deselected, disabled, or a malfunction is detected. If the warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Forward/Side Safety is set, have your vehicle be inspected by an authorized KIA dealer.
This warning light blinks:
- Red: When Forward/Side Safety function is operating.
For more details, refer to “Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)” on page 6-4.
Door Ajar Warning Light 
This warning light appears: When a door is not closed securely.
This warning light illuminates: When a door is not closed securely.
Inattentive Driving Warning (if equipped)
This indicator light appears:
- When the ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Yellow: When Driver Attention Warning is disabled or a malfunction is detected. If the yellow indicator light remains on after the front view camera has been uncovered or unblocked, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
- Yellow: Driver Attention Warning recommends that you take a break.
For more details, refer to “Driver Attention Warning (DAW)” on page 6-55.
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.
For more details, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system” on page 5-24.
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.
For more details, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system” on page 5-24.
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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.
For more details, refer to “AUTO HOLD” on page 5-20.
Immobilizer indicator light (without smart key) (if equipped)
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) (if equipped)
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” on page 4-11).
- 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.
For more details, refer to “High Beam Assist (HBA)” on page 4-117.
Light ON indicator light
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.
Lane Safety indicator light
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.
- Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.
- Green: When Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.
- Yellow: When Lane Safety is disabled, or a malfunction is detected. If the yellow warning light remains on after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked when Lane Safety is set, have your vehicle be inspected by an authorized KIA dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
- Green: When Lane Keeping Assist is operating.
For more details, refer to “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)” on page 6-24.
Drive mode indicator light (ECO/ SPORT/SMART) (if equipped)
This indicator light appears:
- When you select each mode as drive mode.
For more details, refer to “Integrated Memory System (if equipped)” on page 4-32.
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator light
This indicator light appears:
- When the ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Yellow: When Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is off, disabled, or a malfunction is detected.
- While the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist system is in operation, indicates the speed limit and shows the speed limit in red when the vehicle is exceeding the speed limit.
For more details, refer to “Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (if equipped)” on page 6-50.
Lane Following Assist indicator
This indicator light illuminates:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position. It illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
- Green: When Lane Following Assist is operating.
- Gray: When Lane Following Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.
The indicator light blinks:
- White: When the steering wheel assist is canceled. If there is a problem with the function, the yellow Lane Following Assist indicator will appear.
For more details, refer to “Lane Following Assist (LFA)” on page 6-79.
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