2023 Kia Sportage PHEV LCD Displays, Warning and Indicator Lights User Guide

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2023 Kia Sportage PHEV LCD Displays, Warning and Indicator Lights User Guide

The 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV’s LCD displays, warning, and indicator lights are covered in this guide. Understanding these elements ensures safe and efficient driving by providing trip information and notifications.

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LCD displays

LCD displays show the following information to drivers.

Trip information
LCD modes
Warning messages

Trip information (trip computer)

The trip computer is a microcomputer-controlled driver information system that displays information related to driving.

NOTICE
Some driving information stored in the trip computer resets if the battery is disconnected.

Trip modes

Type A

Type B

A: Drive Info
B: Since Refueling
C: Accumulated Info
D: Digital Speedometer
E: TPMS
F: Engine Temperature
G: Driving Force Distribution (AWD)
H: Digital speedometer

Tripmeter
Average Fuel Economy
Instant Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
Timer
To change the trip mode, toggle the switch ( / ) on the steering wheel.

: if equipped
1: For Plug-In Hybrid vehicle

Fuel economy
This information is always displayed at the bottom centre of the Full LCD clus-ter.
Average Fuel Economy (1)

Average fuel economy
Instant fuel economy

The average fuel economy is calculated by the total driving distance and fuel consumption since the last average fuel economy resets.
- Fuel economy range: 0 ~ 99.9 mpg or km/L, L/100 km

NOTICE
The average fuel economy is not displayed for more accurate calculation if the vehicle does not drive more than 10 seconds or 0.03 mi (50 m) since the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is turned to ON.

Instant Fuel Economy (2)

This mode displays the instant fuel economy during the last few seconds when the vehicle speed is more than 6.2 mph (10 km/h).
- Fuel economy range:
  0.0 ~ 30 km/L, L/100 km or 0.0 ~ 50.0 mpg

Accumulated driving information mode
This display shows the accumulated trip distance, the average fuel efficiency, and the total driving time

A: Accumulated info

Accumulated trip distance
Average fuel efficiency
Total driving time

Accumulated information is calculated after the vehicle has run for more than 0.19 miles (300 m).
If you press “OK” button for more than 1 second after the Cumulative Information is displayed, the information will be reset.
If the engine is running, even when the vehicle is not in motion, the information will be accumulated.

Drive Info display
This display shows the trip distance (1), the average fuel efficiency (2), and the total driving time (3) information once per one ignition cycle.

A: Drive info

Accumulated trip distance
Average fuel efficiency

Total driving time
Fuel efficiency is calculated after the vehicle has run for more than 0.19 miles (300 m).
The information will automatically reset when the driver’s door is opened after the ignition is turned off, or approximately 3 minutes have passed after the ignition is turned off.
If the engine is running, even when the vehicle is not in motion, the information will be accumulated.

Information since refueling

A: Since refuelling

Accumulated trip distance
Average fuel efficiency
Total driving time

This display shows the trip distance, the average fuel efficiency, and the instant fuel efficiency (or the total driving time) since refuelling.

Information since refuelling is calculated after the vehicle has run for more than 0.19 miles (300 m).
If you press “OK” button for more than 1 second after the information since refuelling is displayed, the information will be reset.
If the engine is running, even when the vehicle is not in motion, the information will be accumulated.

NOTICE
The vehicle must be driven for a minimum of 0.19 miles (300 m) since the last ignition cycle before the average accumulated driving information is recalculated.

Digital speedometer

This digital speedometer display shows the speed of the vehicle.

Service mode

This mode reminds you of scheduled maintenance information.

A: Service Interval

Service interval schedule
Service Interval
It calculates and displays when you need a scheduled maintenance service (mile-age or days).
If the remaining mileage or time reaches 900 miles (1,500 km) or 30 days, “Ser-vice interval” message is displayed for several seconds each time you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.

Service required
If you do not have your vehicle serviced according to the already input service interval, the “Service required” message is displayed for several seconds each time you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP Button to the ON position.
To reset the service interval to the mile age and days you input before:

Select ‘Vehicle settings → Service Interval â†’ Reset’.

NOTICE
If any of the following conditions occur, the mileage and days may be incorrect.

The battery cable is disconnected.
The battery is discharged.

Range (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

The range is the estimated distance the vehicle can be driven with the remaining high-voltage (hybrid) battery (1, Electric) and fuel in the fuel tank (2, Gasoline).

A: Range

Estimated distance with the remaining high-voltage (hybrid) battery (Electric)
Estimated distance with the fuel in the fuel tank (Gasoline)

If the estimated distance is below 1 km (1 mile), the trip computer will display “—” as distance to empty.
- – Distance range: 1 ~ 510 km or 1 ~ 510 miles.

NOTICE

If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupted, the range function may not operate correctly.
The range may differ from the actual driving distance as it is an estimate of the available driving distance.
The trip computer may not register additional fuel if less than 1.6 gallons (6 liters) of fuel are added to the vehicle.
The range may vary significantly based on driving conditions, driving habits, and the condition of the vehicle.

Energy flow

A: Hybrid Mode
The hybrid system informs the driver about its energy flow in various operating modes. While driving, the current energy flow is specified in 11 modes.

LCD display messages

Door, hood, liftgate, and sunroof open

A, B: Door, hood, liftgate, sunroof open

This warning is displayed indicating which door, the hood, the liftgate or the sunroof is open.

Low-pressure warning display

A: Low tire pressure
This warning message is displayed if the tire pressure is low. The corresponding tire on the vehicle will appear.

Lights mode

A: Lights
AUTO
OFF
This indicator displays which exterior light is selected using the lighting control.
You can activate or deactivate Wiper/Lights Display function from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD display.
Wiper mode

A: Front Wiper
1 OFF
2 AUTO
3 LO
4 HI
This indicator displays which wiper speed is selected using the wiper control.
You can activate or deactivate Wiper/Lights Display function from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD display

Low washer fluid

A: Low washer fluid
This warning message is displayed if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.
Icy road warning

A: Ice possible. Drive with care
This warning is to warn the driver the road may be icy.
When the following conditions occur, the warning light (including outside temperature gauge) blinks 5 times and then appears, and also warning chime sounds once.

The temperature on the outside temperature gauge is below approximately 40 °F (4 °C).

NOTICE
If the icy road warning appears while driving, you should drive more attentively and safely refraining from over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.

Engine overheated
This warning message appears when the engine coolant temperature is above 248 °F (120 °C). This means that the engine is overheated and may be damaged.
This warning message appears when the engine oil level is insufficient.
Refill the engine oil.

WARNING
When the engine oil level warning light occurs, it is necessary to check whether the maintenance schedule (Engine oil replacement) in the owner’s manual has been followed before replenishing the oil, and if not followed, the engine oil must be replaced first.

Engine oil change due soon. Reset oil life after oil change

This warning message illuminates when the remaining engine oil life reaches 5% or below.
Replace engine oil from an authorized Kia dealer. After that, select ‘Convenience → Oil Change Reminder’ from the User Settings menu on the cluster or ‘Vehicle → Cluster → Oil Change Reminder’ from Settings menu on the infotainment system screen to reset the remaining oil life.

Engine oil change due now. Reset oil life after oil change

This warning message illuminates when the remaining engine oil life reaches 1% or below.
Replace engine oil immediately from an authorized Kia dealer. After that, select ‘Convenience → Oil Change Reminder’ from the User Settings menu on the cluster or ‘Vehicle → Cluster → Oil Change Reminder“ from the Settings menu on the infotainment system screen to reset the remaining oil life.
Low key battery (for smart key system)
This warning message appears if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the ENGINE START/STOP Button changes to the OFF position.

Press START button while turning wheel (for the smart key system)
This warning message appears if the ENGINE START/STOP Button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

The steering wheel not locked (for the smart key system)
This warning message appears if the steering wheel does not lock when the ENGINE START/STOP Button changes to the OFF position.

Check the steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)
This warning message appears if the steering wheel does not lock normally when the ENGINE START/STOP Button changes to the OFF position.

Key not in a vehicle (for the smart key system)
This warning message appears if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the ENGINE START/STOP Button.
It means that you should always have the smart key with you.

Key not detected (for the smart key system)
This warning message appears if the smart key is not detected when you press the ENGINE START/STOP Button.

Shift to P or N to start engine (for the smart key system)
This warning message appears if you try to start the engine with the gear not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.

Press brake pedal to start the engine (for a smart key system)
This warning message appears if the ENGINE START/STOP Button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.
It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.

Battery discharging due to external electrical devices
The vehicle can detect self-discharge of the battery due to over-current that is generated by unauthorized electrical devices such as dashboard camera
(dash cam) mounting during parking. If the warning continues even after external electrical devices are removed, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Press the START button again (for the smart key system)

This warning message appears if you can not operate the ENGINE START/STOP Button when there is a problem with the ENGINE START/STOP Button system.
It means that you could start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button once more.
If the warning appears each time you press the ENGINE START/STOP Button, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Press the START button with key (for the smart key system)

This warning message appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP Button while the warning message “Key not detected” appears.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator light blinks.

Unplug vehicle to start (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
The message is displayed when you start the engine without unplugging the charging cable. Unplug the charging cable, and then start the vehicle.
Remaining Time (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
The message is displayed to notify the remaining time to fully charge the battery.
Shift to P to charge (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
The message is displayed when the charging connector is plugged with the shift dial in R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive). Move the shift dial to P (Park) and re-start the charging process.
Electric mode/Automatic mode/Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
A corresponding message is displayed when a mode is selected by pressing the HEV button.

Low battery. Maintaining Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when unable to convert to EV mode even when pressing the HEV button during HEV mode driving due to insufficient high-voltage (hybrid) battery level.
Low system temperature. Switching to Hybrid mode/ High system temperature. Switching to Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the temperature of the high-voltage (hybrid) battery is too low or high.
This warning message is to protect the battery and the hybrid system.
Low system temperature. Maintaining Hybrid mode/ High system temperature. Maintaining Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the temperature of the high-voltage (hybrid) battery is too low or too high. This warning message is to protect the battery and the hybrid system.
Wait until fuel door opens (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when you attempt to open the fuel filler door with the fuel tank pressurized. Wait until the fuel tank is depressurized.

Fuel door open (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the fuel filler door opens after the fuel tank is depressurized. If this message is displayed, you can refuel the fuel tank.
Charging stopped. Check the AC charger (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the charging failed by external charger error.
The purpose of this message is to let you know the error has occurred in the charger itself, not in the vehicle.
Charging stopped. Check the cable connection (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when charging is stopped because the charging connector is not correctly connected to the charging inlet. If this occurs, separate the charging connector and re-connect it and check whether there is any problem (external damage, foreign substances, etc.) with the charging connector and charging inlet. If the same problem occurs when charging the vehicle with a replaced charging cable or genuine Kia portable charger, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Charging Door Open (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message indicates that the charging door is open while in driving- ready state to encourage you to inspect and close the door.(Driving with the charging door open may result in mois-ture inflow or damage. This message is used to prevent such occurrences.)
Switching to Hybrid mode to allow heating or air conditioning (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

When the outdoor temperature is lower than 5 °F (-15 °C) and the coolant temperature is lower than 158 °F (70 °C), you turn the climate control On for heating, the above message will be displayed in the cluster. Then, the vehicle will automatically switch to HEV mode and EV mode will not be activated (although EV/HEV button is pressed)
When the outdoor temperature is higher than 14 °F (-10 °C), or the coolant temperature is higher than 176 °F (80 °C) or you turn the climate control Off, the vehicle will automatically return to EV mode.

Switching to Hybrid mode for self-diagnosis (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed for self-diagnosis of the hybrid mode system.

Low fuel

This warning message is displayed if the fuel tank is almost out of fuel.
When this message is displayed, the low fuel level warning light in the cluster will come on.
nearest fueling station and refuel as soon as possible.

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Warning and indicator lights

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.

Airbag 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 is released, it indicates the brake fluid level in the 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 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 working, 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
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 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) warning 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.

This warning light appears:

When you set the ignition switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.
- The malfunction indicator light
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 a 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 pressure is low:
- Drive carefully to the nearest safe
  location and stop your vehicle.
- Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level. 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.

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.

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 appears and stays on while the engine is running, serious engine dam-age may result.

Exhaust system (GPF) warning
light (Gasoline Engine)
This warning light appears:

When there is a malfunction with the Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) system.
When this warning light appears, it may turn off after driving the vehicle:
- The vehicle should be driven for more than 30 minutes at a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) and faster.
- Ensure the following conditions are all met: safe road conditions, trans-mission 3rd gear or above, and engine speed of 1,500 – 4,000 rpm.

If this warning light blinks in spite of the procedure (at this time the LCD warning message will be displayed), have the GPF system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION
Gasoline engine with GPF (if equipped)
If you continue to drive with the GPF warning light blinking for a long time, the GPF system can be damaged and fuel consumption can worsen.

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 (if equipped)
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 underinflated. (The location of the underinflated tires are displayed 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 with low-pressure tires will cause the tires to overheat and fail.

WARNING
Safe stopping

The TPMS cannot alert you about 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 (if equipped)
This indicator light appears:

When there is a malfunction with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Icy road warning light equipped) (if
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 appear. Also, the warning chime sounds 1 time.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (if equipped)
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 AWD.
In this case, have your 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 (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)
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.
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 be 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 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 equipped)
This indicator light appears:

When the front fog lights are on.

Lane Safety indicator light (if equipped)
Lane Safety indicator will appear when you turn Lane Keeping Assist on by pressing Lane Safety button.
If there is a problem with Lane Keeping Assist, the yellow Lane Safety indicator will appear.

Cruise Control indicator light (if equipped)
This indicator light appears:
When the cruise control system is enabled.

Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light
This indicator light appears:

When 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 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.

If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light (if equipped)
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 select AWD lock mode by pressing the AWD LOCK button.
- The AWD lock mode is to increase the drive power when driving on wet pavement, snow-covered roads and/or off-road.

NOTICE
AWD lock mode
Do not use AWD LOCK mode on dry paved roads or highways, it can cause noise, vibration or damage of AWD-related parts.

Ready indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.

ON: Normal driving is possible.
OFF: Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred.

EV mode indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is driven by the electric motor.

“EV” indicator ON: The vehicle is driven using the electric motor or the gasoline engine is stopped.
“EV” indicator OFF: The 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.
SPORT Mode indicator light
This indicator light appears :

When you select “SPORT” mode as drive mode.
ECO Mode indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When you select “ECO” mode as drive mode.

FAQ’s

What kind of LCD displays are available in the Kia Sportage PHEV 2023?
The Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 features a high-resolution LCD display in the instrument cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system.

What features are accessible through the touchscreen infotainment system?
The touchscreen infotainment system provides access to features like navigation, audio controls, phone connectivity, climate control settings,

What are some common warning lights in the Sportage PHEV 2023?
Common warning lights include the check engine light, battery charge warning light, low fuel warning light, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light, and more.

Can the LCD displays and warning lights be updated through software updates?
In some cases, software updates may be available to enhance or address issues related to the LCD displays and warning lights. Contact your local Kia dealership for more information.

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