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What Those Kia Warning Light Symbols Mean

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No one likes that sinking feeling that happens when one of your Kia dashboard lights suddenly flash and you don’t know what it means. Our service center staff wants to help you decipher those Kia warning lights symbols so that you don’t find yourself broken down along the road somewhere in Jackson. We’ll talk about the Kia check engine light, the Kia malfunction indicator light, the Kia TPMS light, and we’ll even explain what the Kia warning lights with an exclamation point in a triangle means. Keep reading for an explanation of those Kia dash lights.

 

 

The Meaning of the Different Kia Dashboard Lights & Symbols

Many Flowood drivers find Kia warning lights symbols to be largely intuitive. But it’s not uncommon to be confused by one or two of them. Here are what several of the most important Kia dashboard lights mean:

Kia Warning Lights Symbols Explained

  • Kia Malfunction Indicator Light: Commonly known as a Kia check engine light, Kia Malfunction Indicator Light means an emission issue or some other engine problem has been detected.
  • Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light: Your engine is low on oil when this light flashes. Pull over as soon as it is safe and fill the oil. Running an engine on low oil can cause catastrophic damage.
  • Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light: This light means that your power steering system has malfunctioned.
  • ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Warning Light: Your anti-lock brake system is malfunctioning and needs to be serviced right away.
  • Kia TPMS Light (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator: When theKia TPMS Light turns on, your tire pressure is getting low.
  • Airbag Warning Light: This is one of the most important of the Kia dashboard lights. Have your vehicle looked at right away to maintain optimal safety.
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light: This also ranks pretty highly in importance among the Kia warning lights symbols. It meansyour car is overheating and you should pull over as soon as it is safe.
  • Kia Warning Lights Exclamation Point in a Triangle: If you see among your Kia warning lights an exclamation point in a triangle, that is the Master Warning Light, and it indicates that more than one of the following issues has occurred – Low washer fluid, TPMS, Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Fuel cap open, and/or Service required.

Let Wilson KIA of Brandon Help

If you found this guide on Kia warning lights to be helpful, check out our other tips and advice, like our guide on how to check tire tread. And schedule an appointment with our service center if one of your Kia dash lights are flashing. We’ll quickly troubleshoot the issue and get you back on the road. We’re just down the road from Ridgeland, so, drop by or contact us today.

 

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