Kia Soul (SK3): Warning lights / Engine oil pressure warning light

Kia Soul. Engine oil pressure warning light

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 the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to “Engine oil” on page 8-31). If the level is low, add oil as required.

If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop as soon as possible. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

  • If the engine does not stop immediately after the Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light is illuminated, severe damage could result.
  • If the warning light stays on while the engine is running, it indicates that there may be serious engine damage or malfunction. In this case,

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

2. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engine oil to the proper level.

3. Start the engine again. If the warning light stays on after the engine is started, turn the engine off immediately. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

    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.

    The engine oil level warning light illuminates when the engine oil level should be checked. If the warning light comes on, check the engine oil level as soon as possible and add engine oil as required.

    Other information:

    Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Maintenance services

    You should exercise the utmost care to prevent damage to your vehicle and injury to yourself whenever performing any maintenance or inspection procedures. Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient servicing may result in operational problems with your vehicle that could lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or personal injury.

    Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Parking brake - hand type

    Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade.

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