Kia Carnival Reference Library

Kia Carnival: Features of your vehicle / Instrument cluster

The Kia Carnival instrument cluster provides the driver with essential vehicle performance data and safety alerts. Depending on your vehicle's specific trim level, the display may appear as Type A or Type B.

Type A

Type A digital instrument cluster display in the Kia Carnival

Type B

Type B digital instrument cluster display in the Kia Carnival

* Note: The actual cluster layout in your Kia Carnival may vary slightly from these illustrations depending on region and equipment.

  1. Speedometer
  2. Tachometer
  3. Fuel gauge
  4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
  5. Odometer
  6. Distance to empty (DTE)
  7. Transmission shift indicator (if equipped)
  8. Outside temperature gauge
  9. Warning and indicator lights

Adjusting instrument cluster illumination

You can customize the brightness of your Kia Carnival instrument panel by using the illumination control buttons ("+" or "-"). This adjustment is available whenever the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position or when the vehicle's taillights are active.

Cluster brightness control buttons in the Kia Carnival

Warning: do not adjust cluster brightness while driving WARNING

For your safety, never attempt to adjust the instrument cluster brightness while driving. Any distraction can result in a loss of control, potentially causing a serious accident or injury.

Gauges ➤

Transmission shift indicator ➤

Warning lights and indicators ➤