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Why is this light on my dashboard flashing? What does this warning light mean? Let's look at what your Car Dashboard Warning Lights are and why it's lit up! No one enjoys seeing a dashboard warning light flash on while driving. We ask: What is this car dashboard warning light? Why did it turn on? Do I need to pull over?! Breathe, it's going to be alright. Let's take a look at the most common car dashboard warning lights! What are dashboard warning lights? Car dashboard warning lights alert the driver there is a problem by flashing or remaining on. It can be a for something small like a seat belt not buckled, a door ajar, or a faulty wire. But it can also be a more major issue like a seized engine due to lack of oil, blown head gasket, or lack of hydraulic pressure on your brakes. Knowing the meanings of your car's dashboard warning lights could save you from unnecessary expenses, lacking driver safety, or major car issues. The car dashboard is trickled with warning lights that flash on when starting the car for a system check and soon turn off. It's important to know what they mean. Each car has slightly different dashboard warning lights but all in all, your car has the basics. You can review your specific model's car dashboard warning lights in the Car Owner's Manual or speak to your sales representative. Let's take a look at the basic lights from the dashboard of a 2019 Kia Optima. VEHICLE SPECIALS INSTANT CASH OFFER What does each Car Dashboard Warning Light mean? IMMOBILIZER INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT When you stick your key in the ignition and turn it to the ON position, the immobilizer indicator light will turn on and shortly turn off. If it starts flashing, this means the system does not recognize the key. This works the same for a keyless ignition but with the keycode. This warning light is basically an anti-theft system. If the key is not the right key, it disables the engine from starting. OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT STOP driving! Low oil pressure is highly damaging to your engine and can be the result of a leak. Check your oil level after the car cools down and add motor oil if needed. If the light remains on, do not drive your car! It is not uncommon that the sensor is bad but without proper inspection, you shouldn’t risk it. Therefore until the problem is resolved, driving could permanently ruin your engine. Get it checked by our service department! BATTERY WARNING LIGHT This light means there is an issue with the car’s electrical system. It can be anything from a small loose wire to a larger issue like a problem with the vehicle’s battery or alternator. If this light comes on, get your car checked out immediately. Waiting could result in you and your car stranded somewhere. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT This usually indicates that someone in the car is not wearing their seat belt! Most new models have lights that will start to blink and beep if all the passengers aren’t wearing their seat belts. If everyone is, there may be a problem with the sensor. Try cleaning out the buckle or replacing it. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT The dreaded check engine light or malfunction indicator. This car dashboard warning light flashes on for a number of reasons. It can be as simple as a loose gas cap or as severe as an overheating catalytic converter. Luckily is it easy to find out what’s wrong. A code is triggered and can be retrieved with a Car Code Reader. Bring your vehicle to get checked before the problem escalates. TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT Check your tires! Usually, the light indicates tire pressure is low in one or more tires. This could be due to weather change. Add air to your tired immediately and check for punctures. TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT Check your tires! Usually, the light indicates tire pressure is low in one or more tires. This could be due to weather change. Add air to your tired immediately and check for punctures. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT (ESC) In extreme steering situations, this light will pop on to signal the stability control is on. ESC is an evolution of traction control and helps the driver maintain control of the car when turning nears or exceeds the limits of the road traction. Alternatively, if the light remains on, you will need to see a mechanic to diagnose the issue with the system. The ESC light with the “OFF” below it, notifies you the Electronic Stability Control is disabled. VEHICLE SPECIALS INSTANT CASH OFFER ELECTRONIC OR HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING This car dash warning light illuminates when the power steering is not working properly. Newer models have an electronic power steering while older have a hydraulic power steering. Either way, the vehicle needs to be serviced to refill the fluid and/or conduct a system check. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT The system helps maintain traction to the road while braking. For this light, drive with caution and with service in the very near future. Your brakes will still work but in an emergency, this feature is important for safety. If this light and the Parking Brake / Brake Fluid Warning Light (below) are both lit up, immediately pull over. There is a malfunction with the brake system and it is not safe to drive. PARKING BRAKE / BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT Check your parking brake because this light means either your parking brake is engaged or a more serious problem. If it remains on and you’ve checked the parking brake, there could be a serious issue with your brakes such as a lack of hydraulic fluid in your brake line. DO NOT DRIVE if this light stays on. It is possible your brakes could fail to work. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT Next, we have the airbag warning light. This little light warns there is a problem with the airbag system and the airbags will not deploy in an accident. Causes of this could be from an accident and the airbags did not deploy or from a faulty seatbelt sensor. Whether or not, getting this check as soon as possible could mean life or death in an accident. Schedule to come into service today. E LECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) LIGHT Many get used to the convenience of an electronic parking brake to assist while stationary. If this light stays on the dashboard, do not rely on the EPB! It is either malfunctioning and/or deactivated due to an issue. Get this inspected by your service department. BULB MONITORING WARNING LIGHT Check your lights! An essential light has burned out and is in need of replacing. Check your brake lights, headlights, and others. Then, replace accordingly. A UTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) Lastly, on this dashboard, we have the Autonomous Emergency Braking Warning light. AEB is a new safety feature that automatically stops the car if the driver fails to react in an emergency situation of a forward collision. If this light illuminates, the safety system is disabled. If the system is switched on and the light is still lit, there may be a problem with the AEB and therefore should be inspected by a mechanic. SAFELY KNOWING YOUR DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS Knowing what is part of your car dashboard provides security and safety to your driving. Warning lights are there for a reason and should not be ignored. If you find other lights on your car dashboard, check your owner’s manual and review what to do in the event of an illuminated warning light. Remember, when you first start your car the lights will flash on for a check then turn off. If you have any questions about other warning lights, please leave a comment and our team will find the answer for you! VEHICLE SPECIALS INSTANT CASH OFFER

Best Kia Models for Tailgating Football season is right around the corner. There will be plenty of time to watch football from the couch, but you should go see a game this year. If you need a proper vehicle to take to the game, take a look at the best Kia models for tailgating. Let’s take a look and see what you like. READ MORE: How do the Sorento and Sportage compare? Sedona The Kia Sedona is designed with family in mind. This minivan has plenty of room for your passengers and whatever else you need to bring with you. The Sedona also has 142 cubic feet of cargo room for you to use as you see fit. Take the kids and some friends to a game this year inside a Kia Sedona. Sportage If you want to take some people to the game in style, the Kia Sportage may be the one you’re looking for. The Sportage can seat up to five passengers and has a six-speaker audio system with SiriusXM radio. This is great for the parking lot. Play some great tunes as you grill out before the game. Sorento If you’re looking for more power, the Kia Sorento is a great choice for you. The Sorento can seat up to seven passengers. The Sorento has up to 73 cubic feet of space to give you room for what you need. The Sorento can also tow up to 3,500 pounds on select trim levels. READ MORE: What technology is inside the Sportage? These are the best Kia models for tailgating. We hope we helped you find everything you were looking for. If you would like to learn more about these models or any of our other Kia vehicles, you can check out our online inventory and schedule a test drive with us at Matt Blatt Toms River Kia today.

2019 Kia Sorento vs Sportage Interior Dimensions Some of the latest 2019 Kia models have arrived at our dealership. We want to show you the differences between the 2019 Kia Sorento vs the Sportage interior dimensions. This will show you how much space is inside each vehicle and which one is the right one for you and your family. READ MORE: 2019 Kia Sorento Specs and Features Passenger Volume The 2019 Kia Sorento has a third row of seats and can seat up to seven passengers. The Sportage has room for five passengers. In the front row of the Sorento, you and your front seat passenger can relax with 44.1 inches of legroom. In the Sportage, the front row has 41.5 inches. In the rear row, the Sorento passengers have 39.3 inches of space whereas the Sportage has 39.1 inches of legroom. These models have a lot of similarities in legroom, let's take a look at how much cargo you can store inside it. Cargo Room If you are planning on taking a lot of family vacations in your next crossover, we want to help you find the vehicle that is right for you. Let's explore what each of these vehicles has to offer in terms of cargo room. The 2019 Kia Sorento has a cargo volume of 11.3 cubic feet, and the 2019 Kia Sportage has a cargo volume of 30.7 cubic feet. We hope to help you find the vehicle for all your traveling needs. READ MORE: What technology is inside the Sportage? This comparison of the 2019 Kia Sorento vs Sportage interior dimensions is designed to give you more information about these vehicles. If you would like to learn more about the Sorento or the Sportage, you can check out our online inventory and schedule a test drive with us at Matt Blatt Toms River Kia today.

2019 Kia Sorento Specs and Features For those who want to learn about the next big thing, we have some news for you. One of our best-selling vehicles is going under major changes for the 2019 model year. We have a lot to tell you about this vehicle. Let's take a look at the 2019 Kia Sorento specs and features to give you an idea of what this model will be like. READ MORE: What colors does the Kia Sorento come in? Engine Specs There are two engine options for the 2019 Kia Sorento. There are the 2.4-liter engine and the 3.3-liter V6 engine to choose from. The 2.4-liter engine comes standard and has a horsepower of 185. With the extra power of the V6 engine, you can take advantage of the Sorento's 290 horsepower. The Sorento also has some great safety technology to help you on the road. Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) all come standard on this new crossover. Interior Technology The 2019 Kia Sorento has a lot of features that are packed inside its interior. The 2019 Kia Sorento comes standard with a 7-inch touch screen display as well as an upgraded AVN 5.0 navigation system on higher trim levels. There is also an available 630-watt speaker sound system for those looking for a clearer, fuller sound. All of this can be experienced inside the 2019 Kia Sorento, which has a maximum cargo space of 73 cubic feet, so you can pack your luggage inside this tech-savvy interior. READ MORE: 2018 Kia Sorento vs 2018 Kia Sportage The 2019 Kia Sorento specs and features are here to help give you an overview of what this vehicle has to offer. If you would like to learn more about the Kia Sorento, check out our online inventory and schedule a test drive with us today.

Kia Sorento Color Options The 2018 Kia Sorento is ready for new drivers in Toms River! We know shoppers are excited about the new Kia Sorento, but we have some other details that you might be interested in. We're going to be talking about color and what it means for you and your vehicle. Let's take a look at the 2018 Kia Sorento color options to help you visualize what this vehicle can look like. READ MORE: Introducing the new Kia Sorento Available Colors The 2018 Kia Sorento is a powerful and tech-savvy crossover with a big personality. It has several trims to choose from as well as colors. We want to show you t Hyper Red Snow White Pearl Mineral Silver Pacific Blue Burnished Copper Black Cherry Clear White Sparkling Silver hose so you can make your choice on what kind of Sorento you want. There are plenty of choices in front of you and we want to give you a helping hand. Take a look at these colors and decide which speaks to you. READ MORE: 2018 Kia Sorento vs 2018 Kia Sportage After looking at the 2018 Kia Sorento color options, you can see that this vehicle has a lot of ways to accommodate new drivers. Make your selection and then take a seat behind the wheel of a new Kia Sorento to make sure it’s the right one for you. If you would like to learn more about the 2018 Kia Sorento or any of our other Kia models, check out our online inventory and schedule a test drive with us at Matt Blatt Toms River Kia today.

2018 Kia Sorento vs 2018 Kia Sportage We know that shoppers have questions about our models and we want to help them. The 2018 Kia Sorento vs 2018 Kia Sportage comparison will help shoppers understand the similarities and differences between the two models. Let's take a look at what these vehicles have in store for drivers. READ MORE: 2018 Kia Vehicles with All-Wheel Drive Similarities Both models have seating capacities of five and six speakers for passengers to listen to the music. Both models start with a three-month free trial of SiriusXM radio and they have steering wheel controls to help you control the radio without taking your hands off the wheel. When you are exiting or parking in reverse, the Sorento and Sportage can help you with their standard rear camera displays. Now that you know more about these two models' similarities, let's take a look at what makes each vehicle different. Differences The 2018 Kia Sorento has more power in its engine with 185 horsepower as compared to 181 horsepower for the Sportage. The Sorento has a gas mileage of 21 city/28 hwy mpg and the Sportage has a gas mileage of 23 city/30 hwy mpg. The Sorento has the larger fuel tank of 18.8 gallons while the fuel tank inside the Kia Sportage is 16.4 gallons. The Sorento has a CD player for passengers to use as well. READ MORE: 2018 Kia Sorento Engine Specs and Towing Capacity After looking at the differences between the 2018 Kia Sorento vs 2018 Kia Sportage, you can see that these models have a lot in common, but also enough features to separate them apart. If you would like to learn more about any of our other Kia models, check out our online inventory and schedule a test drive with us at Matt Blatt Toms River Kia today.

2021 Kia Vehicles with All-Wheel Drive The temperature is plummeting and there may be a few snowflakes falling already. Winter is right around the corner and that means harsher driving conditions are coming too. If you need a vehicle with a little more grip on the road for this winter, you should take a look at the 2021 Kia vehicles with All-Wheel Drive. Sportage - Sorento - Seltos - Telluride 2021 Kia Sportage 2020 Kia Sorento 2021 Kia Seltos 2021 Kia Telluride Sportage The 2021 Kia Sportage is a crossover with an available Dynamax™ All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system that has a lot of technology to keep you safe on the road. It's 181 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque give it extra grip on snowy roads. The Sportage also has 4-wheel ABS brakes and a Traction Control System to give you an extra hand on icy roads and when you're in traffic. The 2021 Kia Sportage is ready for what winter has in store with these and many more features. Sorento The 2020 Kia Sorento is an SUV that has the power to give drivers more stability on the road and peace of mind behind the wheel. With the available Dynamax™ All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system, the 2020 Kia Sorento has the adaptable ability to conquer the road. The Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) also gives you more power over hazardous roads and highways. Sportage - Sorento - Seltos - Telluride Seltos The newest SUV released in the Kia lineup, the 2021 Kia Seltos, comes standard with All-Wheel Drive that comes charging through with its compact power. Choose to upgrade to the available 1.6L Turbo with 195 lb.-ft. Torque. The Seltos is small in comparison to the other Kia SUVs but definitely brings the punch.  You won't mind the extremely affordable price too. Telluride Crowd favorite and multi award-winning SUV, the 2021 Telluride is a superb option for your winter driving. "Telluride can adapt itself to a variety of slippery situations with the available Snow mode and AWD Lock mode for improved stability." The Telluride’s 3.8L V6 engine with 291 hp and 262 lb.-ft. of torque will get you where you need to go in any weather. Sportage - Sorento - Seltos - Telluride These are the 2021 Kia vehicles with All-Wheel Drive. Don't forget to also upgrade your ride to include heated seats for an extra bonus. Remember to check out our website for details about our Holidays Sales Events. You can save on your next new Kia with our special offers for select 2021 Kia models during this holiday season. If you would like to learn more about the Kia SUVs above, check out our online inventory for our available models!

2018 Kia Sorento Engine Specs and Towing Capacity The 2018 Kia Sorento has arrived at Matt Blatt Toms River Kia! This SUV pulls out all the stops so drivers and their passengers can enjoy their time on the road. We will be discussing the 2018 Kia Sorento engine specs and towing capacity to show shoppers how powerful this vehicle is. Let's take a look at what the new Kia Sorento has to offer. READ MORE: How much space is inside the new Kia Sportage? Performance Technology The 2018 Kia Sorento has a powerful engine to get you from A to B. This SUV is equipped with a 2.4-liter engine that delivers 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. For those who need a little extra power, the 2018 Kia Sorento has you covered. Feel the power as you wrap your hands around the wheel of the new Sorento. Hauling Capability An SUV has to be able to take on the road ahead as well as carry what you and your family need. The 2018 Kia Sorento seats up to 5 passengers and has 38.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear row of seats. If you need more space, you can pack your belongings in the Sorento's maximum cargo capacity of 73.5 cubic feet. If you need to tow a trailer or some other items, the Kia Sorento can tow up to 2000 pounds. That gives drivers more control over the situations they find themselves in to give them a more convenient ride. READ MORE: Introducing the new Kia Soul After looking at the 2018 Kia Sorento engine specs and towing capacity, shoppers can see that this SUV offers a lot of power. If you would like to learn more about the 2018 Kia Sorento, you can check out our online inventory and schedule a test drive with Matt Blatt Toms River Kia today.