Kia Sportage: Indicator lights
Electronic stability control (ESC)
indicator light ![](images/books/1538/19/index.34.gif)
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.
This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
* For more details, refer to "Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system"
Electronic stability control (ESC)
OFF indicator light ![](images/books/1538/19/index.35.gif)
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"
Auto Stop indicator light ![](images/books/1538/19/index.36.gif)
This indicator will appear when the
engine enters the Idle Stop mode of ISG
(Idle Stop and Go) system.
When the automatic starting occurs, the
auto stop indicator on the cluster will
blink for 5 seconds.
* For more details, refer to "Idle Stop and
Go (ISG) system"
NOTICE
When the engine automatically starts by
ISG system, some warning lights (ABS,
ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking brake
warning light) may turn on for a few seconds.
This happens because of the low
battery voltage. It does not mean the
system is malfunctioning.
AUTO HOLD indicator light
(AUTO HOLD) (if equipped)
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"
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:
Immobilizer indicator light (with
smart key) ![](images/books/1538/19/index.38.gif)
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"
Turn signal indicator light ![](images/books/1538/19/index.39.gif)
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
all.
Low beam indicator light ![](images/books/1538/19/index.40.gif)
This indicator light appears:
- When the headlamps are on.
High beam indicator light ![](images/books/1538/19/index.41.gif)
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
![](images/books/1538/19/index.42.gif)
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)"
Light ON indicator light ![](images/books/1538/19/index.43.gif)
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 ![](images/books/1538/19/index.45.gif)
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 LaneSafety indicator
will appear
* For more details, refer to "Lane Keeping
Assist (LKA)"
Cruise Control indicator light
(if equipped)
This indicator light appears:
- When the cruise control system is
enabled.
* For more details, refer to "Cruise Control
(CC) (if equipped)"
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
indicator light ![](images/books/1538/19/index.47.gif)
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.
* For more details, refer to "Downhill
Brake Control (DBC)"
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 highway, it can cause
noise, vibration or damage of AWD
related parts.
SPORT Mode indicator light ![](images/books/1538/19/index.49.gif)
This indicator light appears :
- When you select "SPORT" mode as
drive mode.
For more details, refer to "Drive mode
integrated control system"
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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
inte
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
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Press the AUTO button.
The modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by setting the temperature.
Type A (button)
Type B (control panel)
You can control the air flow in three
stages by pushing the AUTO button
during automatic operation.
Components
Front driveshaft (LH)
Inner shaft
Front driveshaft (RH)
[LH]
Split pin
Castle nut
Washer
BJ assembly
Clip A
Ð’J boot band
Ð’J boot
Dynamic damper band
Dynamic damper
Shaft
VTJ boot band