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Dashboard Warning Lights on Kia Vehicles

What Do the Warning Lights on my Kia Dashboard Mean?  

Whether you are a car enthusiast or someone who has just started to drive, there may be an instance where you saw a light on your dashboard and didn’t know what it meant. Dashboard warning lights indicate everything, from complex issues to something as simple as losing air in your vehicle’s tires.  

For all the Kia owners in Concord, CA, our team at Concord Kia has a list of warning lights that you may or may not have seen on your Kia dashboard. Keep reading if you have ever wondered what the warning lights on my Kia dashboard mean!  

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What are the Types of Warning Lights?  

There are two types of warning lights on a Kia dashboard. The first type is where you will see an illuminated light on your dash in the following colors:  

  • Green   
  • Blue   
  • Orange/Amber   
  • Red  

The second type of warning light is where you will see an illuminated symbol on your Kia dash. While some symbols are complex and not easy to understand, some symbols are obvious, and you will know what they mean just by looking at them.  


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What Do the Warning Lights on My Kia Dashboard Mean?  

Engine Oil Pressure  

This symbol is an illuminated oil lamp, meaning your vehicle doesn’t have sufficient oil in it.  

Electric Parking Brake  

This symbol says EPB, indicating your parking brake is active.  

Malfunction Indicator  

This is the check engine light, and it should not be taken casually.  

Lights Indicators  

It includes three different symbols, and each one indicates different things. One is for the headlights, the second is for active high beams, and the third is for front fog lights.  

Electronic Power System  

This is the symbol of a steering wheel and an exclamation mark, which means your vehicle’s EPS system is not working correctly.  

Dashboard warning light
Dashboard warning light

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There are many more warning lights on a Kia dashboard, and to learn more about them, feel free to contact our team or visit us at our dealership, Concord Kia, in Concord, CA. Also, if you see any warning light on your Kia dash you don’t know about; you can bring your vehicle to us or schedule a service appointment from our website.  

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