Kia EV6: Driver adjustments / Ready indicator light (READY)

This indicator appears under the following conditions:

When the Kia EV6 is fully powered on and ready to be driven.

• On: The Kia EV6 is operating normally and driving is possible.

• Off: The Kia EV6 is not ready for normal driving operation or a system-related issue has occurred.

• Blinking: Emergency driving operation may still be possible under limited conditions.

If the READY indicator turns off unexpectedly or begins blinking, a malfunction may exist within the Kia EV6 electric vehicle system. Have the vehicle inspected immediately by an authorized Kia dealer.

The READY indicator is one of the most important status indicators in the Kia EV6 because electric vehicles operate quietly and may appear inactive even when fully powered on.

i-Pedal indicator light

This indicator appears under the following conditions:

When the Kia EV6 i-Pedal driving mode is activated.

The i-Pedal system allows one-pedal driving by increasing regenerative braking strength when the accelerator pedal is released.

The Kia EV6 i-Pedal feature helps improve driving convenience while maximizing regenerative energy recovery efficiency.

Smart regeneration system indicator light

This indicator appears under the following conditions:

When the Kia EV6 Smart Regeneration System is activated.

The Smart Regeneration System automatically adjusts regenerative braking intensity according to traffic flow, driving conditions, navigation information, and vehicle speed.

Charging cable connection indicator light

This indicator appears under the following conditions:

When the charging cable is connected to the Kia EV6 charging inlet.

The charging cable connection indicator helps confirm that the Kia EV6 charging system has detected the charging connector correctly.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light

This indicator light appears under the following conditions:

• When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position.

  • The Kia EV6 ESC indicator light illuminates for approximately 3 seconds during system self-check and then turns off normally.

• When a malfunction occurs within the Kia EV6 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.

  In this case, have the Kia EV6 inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

This indicator light blinks under the following conditions:

While the Kia EV6 ESC system is actively operating to improve vehicle stability and traction.

For additional information, refer to the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) section.

The ESC system of the Kia EV6 helps improve driving control during slippery road conditions, sudden steering maneuvers, or emergency driving situations.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light

This indicator light appears under the following conditions:

• When the EV button is switched to the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position.

  • The indicator appears for approximately 3 seconds during the normal Kia EV6 startup self-check procedure and then turns off.

• When the ESC system of the Kia EV6 is manually deactivated by pressing the ESCOFF button.

For more information, refer to the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) section.

Immobilizer indicator light (with smart key)

This indicator light appears for up to approximately 30 seconds under the following conditions:

• When the Kia EV6 detects the smart key inside the vehicle while the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position.

  • Once the smart key is successfully detected, the Kia EV6 can be started normally and the READY indicator illuminates.

  • The immobilizer indicator light turns off automatically after the Kia EV6 enters READY mode.

This indicator light blinks for several seconds under the following conditions:

• When the smart key is not detected inside the Kia EV6.

  • Under these conditions, the vehicle cannot be started.

This indicator light appears for approximately 2 seconds and then turns off:

• If the Kia EV6 detects that the smart key is inside the vehicle and the EV button is ON, but communication with the smart key cannot be completed correctly.

  In this situation, have the Kia EV6 inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks under the following conditions:

• When the battery inside the Kia EV6 smart key becomes weak.

• When the Kia EV6 immobilizer system detects a malfunction.

  If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected promptly by an authorized Kia dealer.

The Kia EV6 immobilizer system is designed to help prevent unauthorized vehicle operation and improve anti-theft protection.

Turn signal indicator light

This indicator light blinks under the following conditions:

• When the Kia EV6 turn signal lights are activated.

If any of the following conditions occur, there may be a malfunction within the Kia EV6 turn signal system.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• The indicator light illuminates but does not blink normally.

• The indicator light blinks significantly faster than usual.

• The indicator light does not illuminate at all.

High beam indicator light

This indicator light appears under the following conditions:

• When the Kia EV6 headlights are switched to the high beam setting.

• When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.

The high beam indicator helps the driver confirm when maximum headlamp illumination is active during nighttime driving.

High Beam Assist indicator light

This indicator light appears under the following conditions:

• When the Kia EV6 High Beam Assist (HBA) system is activated.

For additional information, refer to the High Beam Assist (HBA) section.

The Kia EV6 High Beam Assist system automatically adjusts headlamp operation according to surrounding traffic and road conditions.

Light on indicator light

This indicator light appears under the following conditions:

• When the Kia EV6 taillights or headlights are turned on.

KEY OUT Indicator Light : (if equipped)

When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position and any door of the Kia EV6 is opened, the vehicle automatically checks for the presence of the smart key.

This indicator light blinks under the following conditions:

When the smart key is not detected inside the Kia EV6 while any door remains open and the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position.

• If all doors are closed under these conditions, a warning chime sounds for approximately 5 seconds.

• The indicator light automatically turns off while the Kia EV6 is moving.

AUTO HOLD indicator light (AUTO HOLD)

This indicator light appears under the following conditions:

• White: When the Kia EV6 AUTO HOLD system is activated by pressing the AUTO HOLD button.

• Green: When the Kia EV6 is completely stopped by pressing the brake pedal while the AUTO HOLD system is active.

• Yellow: When a malfunction is detected within the Kia EV6 AUTO HOLD system.

In this situation, have the Kia EV6 inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

For more information, refer to the AUTO HOLD section.

Lane Safety indicator light

This indicator light appears under the following conditions:

• When the EV button is in the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. The indicator appears for approximately 3 seconds and then turns off.

• Gray: When Kia EV6 Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.

• Green: When Kia EV6 Lane Keeping Assist operating conditions are satisfied.

• Yellow: When the Kia EV6 Lane Safety system is disabled or a malfunction is detected.

  • If the yellow warning light remains illuminated after the sensor area has been cleaned or unblocked while Lane Safety is enabled, have the Kia EV6 inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks under the following conditions:

• Green: When the Kia EV6 Lane Keeping Assist system is actively operating.

For additional information, refer to the Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) section.

Lane Following Assist indicator light

This indicator light appears under the following conditions:

• When the EV button is switched to the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. The indicator appears for approximately 3 seconds and then turns off.

• Green: When the Kia EV6 Lane Following Assist system is operating normally.

• Gray: When Lane Following Assist operating conditions are not satisfied.

This indicator light blinks under the following conditions:

• White: When the Kia EV6 steering wheel assistance function is canceled.

For more information, refer to the Lane Following Assist (LFA) section.

Highway Lane Change Assist indicator light : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears under the following conditions:

• Green: When the Kia EV6 Highway Lane Change Assist system is ready for operation.

• Gray: When the Kia EV6 Highway Lane Change Assist system remains on standby.

This indicator light blinks under the following conditions:

• Green: When the Kia EV6 Highway Lane Change Assist system is actively operating.

• White: When Highway Lane Change Assist operation has been canceled.

For additional information, refer to the Highway Driving Assist (HDA) section.

Drive mode indicator light (ECO / NORMAL / SPORT / SNOW / MY)

This indicator light appears under the following conditions:

• When the selected Kia EV6 drive mode is activated.

The Kia EV6 drive mode system allows drivers to customize vehicle response characteristics according to road conditions and driving preferences.

For additional information, refer to the Drive Mode Integrated Control System section.

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator light : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears under the following conditions:

• When the EV button is switched to the POWER ON or DRIVE READY position. The indicator appears for approximately 3 seconds and then turns off.

• Yellow: When the Kia EV6 Intelligent Speed Limit Assist system is OFF, disabled, blocked, or malfunctioning.

• When the Kia EV6 Intelligent Speed Limit Assist system is operating normally, the detected speed limit is displayed. If the Kia EV6 exceeds the detected speed limit, the displayed speed limit turns red.

For additional information, refer to the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) section.

Battery conditioning mode indicator light : (if equipped)

This indicator light appears under the following conditions:

• When Kia EV6 Battery Conditioning Mode is activated.

• For more information, refer to the Battery Conditioning Mode section.

The Kia EV6 Battery Conditioning system helps optimize high-voltage battery temperature before charging or driving in cold weather conditions.