Kia Soul: Indicator Lights
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
In this case, have your 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 illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
When you deactivate the ESC system by pressing the ESC OFF button.
ECOMINDER® indicator Active ECO system
This indicator light illuminates:
When the Active ECO button is pressed the ECOMINDER® indicator (green) will illuminate to show that the Active ECO is operating.
Immobilizer Indicator Light (Without Smart Key) (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
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 your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Immobilizer Indicator Light (With Smart Key) (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates 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 illuminates 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 your 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 “Starting the Engine” in section 5).
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your 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 your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
- The indicator light does not blink but illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illuminate at all.
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlights are on.
Front Fog Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the front fog lights are on.
Cruise Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control system is enabled.
Cruise SET Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control speed is set.
FLEX STEER indicator (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When you press the FLEX STEER mode button.
Warning lights
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Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally
opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The rear door safety locks should
be used whenever children ...
Center console storage
These compartments can be used to store small items required by the driver or
front passenger.
To open the center console storage, pull up the lever. (Type B) ...
Air bag inflation conditions
Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the
intensity, speed or angles of impact of the front collision.
Side impact and/or curtain air bags ...