How to reset the maintenance light on a Kia K4?
2 Answers
First, turn the Kia K4's power to ON mode. Then press the toggle button on the steering wheel to switch to user settings, where you can see the maintenance settings. Finally, press the OK button to enter the maintenance settings, and long-press the OK button to reset the maintenance mileage and time. Below is more information about the maintenance light: 1. The main function of the maintenance light is to record the mileage of some important components. When it lights up, it reminds the owner that it's time for maintenance, and they should go to the nearest authorized service center as soon as possible. The service personnel will use a diagnostic tool to reset the maintenance light, which is the second method for resetting it. 2. In addition to mileage-based maintenance, daily maintenance is also very important. Especially during the rainy season, after the car is exposed to rain, because rainwater is acidic, leaving it unattended for a long time can easily corrode the car's paint surface, making it less shiny than before. In severe cases, it may even fade, so it's important to pay attention to cleaning the car body during the rainy season.
I've been driving a Kia K4 for several years and often reset the maintenance light myself. Simply put, it's done through the dashboard buttons. First, turn the key to the ON position (without starting the engine), so the center console and dashboard have power. Then, use the control buttons on the right side of the steering wheel or next to the dashboard, press a few times to navigate to the vehicle settings menu, find an option like maintenance reset, and hold the confirm button for 5-10 seconds until the light goes off. Don't forget to do this after the actual maintenance, otherwise the light will still remind you, wasting the alert function. I suggest checking the user manual first to see which page describes the specific steps, as the button positions might differ between the 2014 and 2018 models—getting it wrong might leave the light on. Regular maintenance can extend the engine's lifespan, so after resetting the light, schedule the next one on time without delay. It's best to keep a small notebook in the car to record maintenance dates for easy tracking.
