Kia Optima: Warning lights / Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:
- When the ignition is moved to ON, the warning light illuminates for about
3 seconds and turns off automatically if no problem.
- When the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates that there
is a problem with the electric power steering system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started.
- When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the
emission control systems which could affect drivability and/or fuel economy.
CAUTION - Catalytic Converter Damage
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic converter
damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon
as possible.
These two warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving:
• When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia ...
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started.
When there is a malfunction with ...
Other information:
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance between you and objects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always
be reduced during extreme road conditions. The v ...
❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front
and rear doors.
They are designed to help protect occupants in certain side impacts and to help
prevent them from ejecting out of the veh ...