Kia Rio: Indicator Lights / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF, Immobilizer Indicator Lights
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.
❈For more details, refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 6.
Immobilizer Indicator Light (Without Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates:
• When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key 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.
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 ...
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 ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components Location
1 . Battery sensor
2 . Brake Booster Vacuum Pressure Sensor (BBVPS)
3 . AGM battery
4 . DC/DC converter
5 . ISG OFF switch
6. Alternator
7. Starter
8. Neutral switch
9. Clutch switch ...
Engine coolant temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch
is ON.
If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the “H” position,
it indicates overheating that may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an o ...