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WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

Checking operation

In this case, your ABS system and

regular brake system may not work

normally. Have the vehicle checked

by an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon

as possible.

Anti-lock brake sys-

tem (ABS) warning

light (if equipped)

ABS

All warning lights are checked by

turning the ignition switch ON (do not

start the engine). Any light that does

not illuminate should be checked by

an Authorized Kia Dealer.

This light illuminates if the key is

turned to ON and goes off in approx-

imately 3 seconds if the system is

operating normally.

WARNING

After starting the engine, check to

make sure that all warning lights are

off. If any are still on, this indicates a

situation that needs attention. When

releasing the parking brake, the

brake system warning light should go

off. The fuel warning light will stay on

if the fuel level is low.

If the light stays on, you may have a

problem with your ABS system.

Contact an authorized Kia dealer as

soon as possible.

If the both ABS and Brake warn-

ing lights are ON and stay ON,

your vehicle’s brake system will

not work normally. So you may

experience an unexpected and

dangerous situation during sud-

den braking. In this case, avoid

high speed driving and abrupt

braking. Have your vehicle

checked by Authorized Kia

Dealer as soon as possible.

Electronic brake force

distribution (EBD)

system warning light

(if equipped)

ABS

If two warning lights illumi-

nate at the same time

while driving, your vehicle

has a problem with ABS

and EBD system.

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Engine oil pressure

warning

Charging system

warning

Seat belt warning

As a reminder to the driver and pas-

senger, seat belt warning light will

blink or illuminate for approximately 6

seconds each time you turn the igni-

tion switch ON.

This warning light indicates the This warning light indicates a mal-

engine oil pressure is low.

function of either the generator or

electrical charging system.

If the warning light illuminates while

driving:

If the warning light comes on while

the vehicle is in motion:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road

and stop.

For details, refer to the seat belt on

chapter 3.

1. Drive to the nearest safe location.

2. With the engine off, check the 2. With the engine off, check the gen-

engine oil level. If the level is low,

add oil as required.

erator drive belt for looseness or

breakage.

Shift pattern indicators

(if equipped)

If the warning light remains on after 3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a

adding oil or if oil is not available, call

an Authorized Kia Dealer.

problem exists somewhere in the

electrical charging system. Have

an Authorized Kia Dealer correct

the problem as soon as possible.

The individual indicators illuminate to

show the automatic transaxle shift

lever selection.

CAUTION

If the engine is not stopped

immediately, severe damage

could result.

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To check bulb operation, check

whether the parking brake and brake

fluid warning light illuminates when

the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion.

Immobilizer indicator

(if equipped)

Parking brake & brake

fluid warning

Parking brake warning

This light illuminates when the immo-

bilizer key is inserted and turned to

the ON position to start the engine.

This light is illuminated when the

parking brake is applied with the igni-

tion switch in the START or ON posi-

tion. The warning light should go off

when the parking brake is released.

WARNING

If this light turns off or blinks when

the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion before starting the engine, have

the system checked by an authorized

Kia Dealer.

Driving the vehicle with a warn-

ing light on is dangerous. If the

brake warning light remains on,

have the brakes checked and

repaired immediately by an

authorized Kia Dealer.

Low brake fluid level warning

If the warning light remains on, it may

indicate that the brake fluid level in

the reservoir is low.

If the warning light remains on:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. With the engine stopped, check

the brake fluid level immediately

and add fluid as required. Then

check all brake components for

fluid leaks.

3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks

are found, the warning light

remains on or the brakes do not

operate properly. Have it towed to

any Authorized Kia Dealer for a

brake system inspection and nec-

essary repairs.

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Rear hatch

warning (if equipped)

Headlight high beam

indicator

Malfunction indicator

(if equipped)

CHECK

This warning light activates when the This indicator illuminates when the This indicator light is part of the

rear hatch is not closed securely.

headlights are on and in the high Engine Control System which moni-

beam position or when the turn sig- tors various emission control system

nal lever is pulled into the Flash-to- components. If this light illuminates

Low fuel level

warning

Pass position.

while driving, it indicates that a

potential problem has been detected

somewhere in the emission control

system.

Front fog light indica-

tor (if equipped)

This warning light indicates the fuel

tank is nearly empty. The warning

light will come on when the fuel level

has dropped to about 8 liters. Refuel This light comes on when the front

as soon as possible.

This light will also illuminate when

the ignition switch is turned to the

ON position, and will go out in a few

seconds after the engine is started. If

it illuminates while driving, or does

not illuminate when the ignition

switch is turned to the ON position,

take your vehicle to your nearest

authorized KIA dealer and have the

system checked.

fog lights are ON.

Door ajar warning

Rear Fog light

Indicator (If equipped)

This light comes on when the rear

fog lights are ON.

This warning light illuminates when a

door is not closed securely with the

ignition in any position.

Generally, your vehicle will continue

to be drivable and will not need tow-

ing, but have the system checked by

an authorized Kia Dealer as soon as

possible.

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Auto cruise indicator

(if equipped)

CAUTION

CAUTION - Diesel engine

(if equipped)

• Prolonged driving with the

Emission Control System

Malfunction Indicator Light

CRUISE indicator

If the malfunction indicator light

blinking, have the Particulate

Filter System inspected by an

authorized KIA dealer (before

driving more than 50 km/31

miles).

(

) illuminated may cause

CHECK

damage to the emission con-

trol systems which could

effect drivability and/or fuel

economy.

The indicator light illuminates when

the cruise control system is enabled.

SET indicator

•

If the Emission Control System

Malfunction Indicator Light

Low washer fluid level

warning indicator

(if equipped)

SET

(

) begins to flash ON and

CHECK

OFF, potential catalytic con-

verter damage is possible

which could result in loss of

engine power. Have the Engine

Control System inspected as

soon as possible by an author-

ized Kia Dealer.

The indicator light illuminates when

the cruise function switch (-) is ON.

This warning light indicates the

washer fluid reservoir is near empty.

Refill the washer fluid as soon as

possible.

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Air bag warning

AIR

Front passenger’s air

bag OFF indicator

(if equipped)

CAUTION

(if equipped)

BAG

If there is a malfunction of the

front passenger’s air bag

ON/OFF switch, the front pas-

senger’s air bag OFF indicator

will not illuminate and the front

passenger’s air bag will inflate

in frontal impact crashes even if

the front passenger’s air bag

ON/OFF switch is set to OFF

position.

The front passenger’s air bag OFF

indicator illuminates for about 4 sec-

onds after the ignition switch is

turned to the ON position.

This warning light will blink or illumi-

nate for approximately 6 seconds

each time you turn the ignition switch

to the ON position.

The front passenger’s air bag OFF

indicator also comes on when the

front passenger’s air bag ON/OFF

switch is set to OFF position and

turns off when the front passenger’s

air bag ON/OFF switch is set to ON

position.

If this indicator does not go out, or if

it illuminates while the vehicle is

being driven, see an authorized Kia

Dealer for immediate service.

If this occurs, have an author-

ized KIA dealer inspect the pas-

senger’s front air bag ON/OFF

switch and the SRS air bag sys-

tem as soon as possible.

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ESP indicator

ESP OFF indicator

(if equipped)

✽

NOTICE

ESP

OFF

ESP

(Electronic Stability

Program)

(if equipped)

After reconnecting or recharging a

discharged battery, the ESP OFF

indicator may illuminate.

In this case, turn the handle half way

to the left and right while the ignition

switch is in the ON position. Then,

restart the engine after the ignition is

off. The ESP OFF indicator may turn

off. If the ESP OFF indicator does

not turn off, have the system checked

by an authorized Kia dealer as soon

as possible.

The ESP indicator will illuminate

when the ignition switch is turned

ON, but should go off after approxi-

mately 3 seconds. When the ESP is

on, it monitors the driving conditions

and under normal driving conditions,

the ESP light will remain off. When a

slippery or low traction condition is

encountered, the ESP will operate,

and the ESP indicator will blink to

indicate the ESP is operating.

The ESP OFF indicator will illumi-

nate when the ignition switch is

turned ON, but should go off after

approximately 3 seconds. To switch

to ESP OFF mode, press the ESP

OFF button. The ESP OFF indicator

will illuminate indicating the ESP is

deactivated. If this indicator stays on

when ESP OFF is not selected, the

ESP may have a malfunction. Take

your car to an authorized KIA dealer

and have the system checked.

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Electric power steer-

Glow indicator

(diesel engine only)

Fuel filter warning

light (Diesel engine)

EPS

ing system(EPS) warn-

ing Light (if equipped,

diesel engine only)

This warning light illuminates for 3

seconds after the ignition switch is

set to the ON position and then it will

go out. If it lights up while the engine

is running, it indicates that water has

accumulated inside the fuel filter. If

this happens, remove the water from

the fuel filter. For more information,

refer to “Fuel filter” in chapter 7.

This light is turned on during warm-

up and turned off after it.

This indicator light comes on after

the ignition key is turned to the ON

position and then it will go out when

the engine starts. This light also

comes on when the EPS has some

troubles.

✽

NOTICE

If the glow indicator continues to

illuminate after the engine has

warmed up or while driving, check

the system by an Authorized Kia

Dealer or other competent repair

shop as soon as possible.

If it comes on while driving, have

your vehicle inspected by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

When the fuel filter warning

light is illuminated, engine

power (vehicle speed & idle

speed) may decrease. If you

keep driving with the warning

light on, you can damage your

vehicle's engine parts and injec-

tion system of the Common

Rail. If this occurs, have your

vehicle checked by an author-

ized KIA dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

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