Get Features of your vehicle -> Instrument cluster Guide for Kia Picanto 4 Door Second Generation (2011-2017)

Features of your vehicle

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

■ Type A

1. Tachometer*

2. Turn signal indicators

3. Speedometer

4. Fuel gauge

5. Warning and indicator lights

6. Odometer/Trip computer*

7. LCD display*

■ Type B

8. Shift position indicator* (A/T)

* : if equipped

❈ The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ

from the illustration.

For more details refer to the "Gauges" in

the next pages.

OTA044033E/OTA044033ME

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Features of your vehicle

■ Type C (for LPG engine)

1. Tachometer*

2. Turn signal indicators

3. Speedometer

4. LPG fuel gauge

5. Gasoline fuel gauge

6. Warning and indicator lights

7. Odometer/Trip computer*

8. LCD display*

■ Type D (for LPG engine)

9. Clock*

* : if equipped

❈ The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ

from the illustration.

For more details refer to the "Gauges" in

the next pages.

OTA044033LL/OTA044033ML

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Features of your vehicle

■ Type A

OTA040034

■ Type B

OTA042209L

OTA040035

Tachometer (if equipped)

Instrument panel illumination

(if equipped)

The tachometer indicates the approxi-

mate number of engine revolutions per

minute (rpm).

The instrument panel illumination intensi-

ty can be adjusted by rotating the control

knob with the headlight switch in the

parking light or headlight position when

the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Use the tachometer to select the correct

shift points and to prevent lugging and/or

over-revving the engine.

The tachometer pointer may move slight-

ly when the ignition switch is in ACC or

ON position with the engine OFF. This

movement is normal and will not affect

the accuracy of the tachometer once the

engine is running.

The illumination intensity is shown on the

instrument cluster LCD display.

OTA040034E

Gauges

WARNING

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the forward

speed of the vehicle.

Never adjust the instrument cluster

while driving. This could result in

loss of control and lead to an acci-

dent that may cause death, serious

injury, or property damage.

The speedometer is calibrated in kilome-

ters per hour and/or miles per hour.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine within

the tachometer's RED ZONE. This

may cause severe engine damage.

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Features of your vehicle

On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge

pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel warn-

ing light may come on earlier than usual

due to the movement of fuel in the tank.

■ Type A

■ Type B

WARNING - Fuel gauge

Running out of fuel can expose

vehicle occupants to danger.

You must stop and obtain addition-

al fuel as soon as possible after the

warning light comes on or when the

gauge indicator comes close to the

E/0 level.

OTA042036L/OTA240036

■ Type C (for LPG engine)

OTA040037

Trip computer (if equipped)

The trip computer is a microcomputer-

controlled driver information system that

displays information related to driving on

the display when the ignition switch is in

the ON position. All stored driving infor-

mation (except odometer) is reset if the

battery is disconnected.

CAUTION

Avoid driving with a extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could

cause the engine to misfire, damag-

ing the catalytic converter.

OTA044370L

Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge indicates the approxi-

mate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel

tank. The fuel tank capacity is given in sec-

tion 8. The fuel gauge is supplemented by

a low fuel warning light, which will illumi-

nate when the fuel tank is nearly empty.

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Features of your vehicle

■ Type A

TRIP A

TRIP B

OTA040038

OTA040039

Distance to empty*

Average fuel consumption*

Average refuel consumption*

Instant fuel consumption*

Elapsed time

■ Type B

OTA042038

OTA042039

Odometer (km or mi.)

The odometer indicates the total dis-

tance the vehicle has been driven.

Tripmeter (km or mi.)

A : Tripmeter A

B : Tripmeter B

You will also find the odometer useful to

determine when periodic maintenance

should be performed.

This mode indicates the distance of indi-

vidual trips selected since the last trip-

meter reset.

The odometer is always displayed until

the display is turned off.

The meter's working range is from 0.0 to

999.9 km (0.0 to 999.9 miles).

Outside temperature*

Pressing the TRIP/RESET button for

more than 1 second, when the tripmeter

(TRIP A or TRIP B) is being displayed,

clears the tripmeter to zero (0.0).

Engine coolant temperature*

ECO ON/OFF*

* : if equipped

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Features of your vehicle

■ Type A

OTA040040

OTA040041L

OTA040205L

■ Type B

OTA042040

OTA042041L

OTA042205L

Distance to empty (km or mi.)

(if equipped)

Average fuel consumption (if equipped)

(L/100 km or MPG)

Average refuel consumption (if equipped)

(L/100 km or MPG)

This mode indicates the estimated dis-

tance to empty based on the current fuel

in the fuel tank and the amount of fuel

delivered to the engine. When the

remaining distance is below 50 km (30

miles), “---” will be displayed.

This mode calculates the average fuel

consumption from the total fuel used and

the distance since the last average con-

sumption reset. The total fuel used is cal-

culated from the fuel consumption input.

For an accurate calculation, drive more

than 50 m (0.03 miles).

This mode calculates the average fuel

consumption from the total fuel used and

the distance since the last tank refuel.

The total fuel used is calculated from the

fuel consumption input. For an accurate

calculation, drive more than 50 m (0.03

miles).

The meter’s working range is from 50 to

999 km (30 to 999 miles).

Pressing the TRIP/RESET button for

more than 1 second, when the average

fuel consumption is being displayed,

clears the average fuel consumption to

zero (---).

The average refuel consumption resets

to zero (--.-) when the vehicle is refueled.

If the vehicle speed exceeds 1 km/h after

refueled more than 6 l, the average fuel

consumption will be cleared to zero (---).

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Features of your vehicle

■ Type A

OTA040042L

OTA040043

OTA040044

■ Type B

OTA042042

OTA042043

OTA042044

Instant fuel consumption (if equipped)

(L/100 km or MPG)

Type A

Elapsed time

This mode indicates the total time trav-

eled since the last driving time reset.

Outside thermometer (if equipped)

This mode indicates the outside temper-

ature around the vehicle.

This mode calculates the instant fuel

consumption every 2 seconds from the

driving distance and quantity of fuel

injection.

Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the

driving time keeps going while the engine

is running.

The meter's working range is from -40°C

to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F).

To change the outside temperature dis-

↔

The meter’s working range is from

0:00~99:59.

play unit (°C

°F), press the

TRIP/RESET button more than 1 second

in this mode.

Type B

Pressing the TRIP/RESET button for

more than 1 second, when the driving

time is being displayed, clears the driving

time to zero (0:00).

This mode calculates the instant fuel

consumption every 0.2 seconds from the

driving distance and quantity of fuel

injection.

✽

NOTICE

You must drive more than 10 km/h (6

MPH) for this mode to calculate the

instant fuel consumption.

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Features of your vehicle

■ Type A

■ Type B

WARNING

Never remove the radiator cap

when the engine is hot. The engine

coolant is under pressure and

could cause severe burns. Wait

until the engine is cool before

adding coolant to the reservoir.

OTA043360E

OTA040045/OTA042045

ECO ON/OFF mode (if equipped)

• Automatic transaxle

You can turn the ECO indicator on/off on

the instrument cluster in this mode.

OTA043360L

If you push the RESET button more than

1 second in the ECO ON mode, ECO

OFF is displayed in the screen and the

ECO indicator turns off while driving.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

(for supervision cluster, if equipped)

Do not continue driving with an overheat-

ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer

to “If the engine overheats” in section 6.

If you want to display the ECO indicator

again, press the RESET button more

than 1 second in the ECO OFF mode

and then ECO ON mode is displayed in

the screen.

CAUTION

If the gauge moves beyond the nor-

mal range area toward the “130/H”

position, it indicates overheating

that may damage the engine.

When you press the TRIP button less

than 1 second in the ECO mode, the

mode is changed to tripmeter.

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Features of your vehicle

LCD display informations

✽

NOTICE

(if equipped)

Door/Tailgate open

■ Door

• If the vehicle is not on level ground or

the battery power has been interrupt-

ed, the “Distance to empty” function

may not operate correctly.

The trip computer may not register

additional fuel if less than 6 liters (1.6

gallons) of fuel are added to the vehicle.

• The fuel consumption (if equipped)

and distance to empty values may

vary significantly based on driving

conditions, driving habits, and condi-

tion of the vehicle.

OTA042231L

■ Tailgate

OTA040044L

• The distance to empty value is an esti-

mate of the available driving distance.

This value may differ from the actual

driving distance available.

Icy road warning light (if equipped)

This warning light illuminates when out-

side temperature is below 4°C since the

road may be icy at this temperature

range. And it turns off when outside tem-

perature is over 6°C.

OTA042232L

If the warning light comes on while driv-

ing, you should drive more attentively

and safely refraining from over-speeding,

rapid acceleration, sudden braking or

sharp turning etc.

The indicator appears to inform the driv-

er which door or tailgate is opened.

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Features of your vehicle

Align steering wheel (if equipped)

Illumination intensity

OTA042229L

OTA042228L

OTA042227L

If you start the engine when the steering

wheel is turned 90 degrees to the left

after a couple of seconds, “Align steering

wheel” illuminates on the LCD display for

5 seconds.

If you start the engine when the steering

wheel is turned 90 degrees to the right

after a couple of seconds, “Align steering

wheel” illuminates on the LCD display for

5 seconds.

The illumination intensity of the instru-

ment panel is shown when adjusting it

with the illumination control knob.

For more details, refer to “Instrument

panel illumination” in section 4.

Turn the steering wheel to the right. The

indicator will disappear after aligning

steering wheel or starting the vehicle.

Turn the steering wheel to the left. The

indicator will disappear after aligning

steering wheel or starting the vehicle.

Rear parking assist warning

Align steering wheel (if equipped)

OTA042211L

It displays the area an obstacle is detect-

ed while moving rearward.

OTA042230L

If the steering wheel is aligned within 5

seconds after “Align steering wheel” is

displayed, the indicator will appear for

1.5 seconds like the above picture.

For details, refer to “Rear parking assist

system” in section 4.

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Features of your vehicle

For vehicle’s equipped with smart key system

Key is not in vehicle

Key is not detected

Please press start button with smart key

OTA042221L

OTA042219L

OTA042225L

If the smart key is not in the vehicle and

if any door is opened or closed with the

engine start/stop button in the ACC, ON,

or START position, the warning illumi-

nates on the LCD display. Also, the chime

sounds for 5 seconds when the smart

key is not in the vehicle and the door is

closed.

If the smart key is not in the vehicle or is

not detected and you press the engine

start/stop button, the warning illuminates

on the LCD display for 10 seconds. Also,

the immobilizer indicator blinks for 10

seconds.

If you press the engine start/stop button

while the warning “Key is not detected”

illuminates the warning “Press the start

button with smart key” illuminates for 10

seconds on the LCD display. Also, the

immobilizer indicator blinks for 10 sec-

onds.

Always have the smart key with you.

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Features of your vehicle

For vehicle’s equipped with smart key system

Low key battery

Press brake pedal to start engine

(for automatic transaxle)

Press clutch pedal to start engine

(for manual transaxle)

OTA042213L

OTA042217L

OTA042218L

If the engine start/stop button changes to

the OFF position when the smart key in

the vehicle discharges, the warning illu-

minates on the LCD display for about 10

seconds. Also, the warning chime

sounds once.

If the engine start/stop button changes to

the ACC position twice by pressing the

button repeatedly without depressing the

brake pedal, the warning illuminates on

the LCD display for about 10 seconds to

indicate that you should depress the

brake pedal to start the engine.

If the engine start/stop button turns to the

ACC position twice by pressing the but-

ton repeatedly without depressing the

clutch pedal, the warning illuminates on

the LCD display for about 10 seconds to

indicate that you should depress the

clutch pedal to start the engine.

Replace the battery with a new one.

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Features of your vehicle

For vehicle’s equipped with smart key system

Shift to "P" position

Press start button again

Shift to "P" or "N" to start the engine

OTA042222L

OTA042224L

OTA042212L

If you try to turn off the engine without the

shift lever in the P (Park) position, the

engine start/stop button will turn to the

ACC position. If the button is pressed

once more it will turn to the ON position.

The warning illuminates on the LCD dis-

play for about 10 seconds to indicate that

you should press the engine start/stop

button with the shift lever in the P (Park)

position to turn off the engine.

If you can not operate the engine

start/stop button when there is a problem

with the engine start/stop button system,

the warning illuminates for 10 seconds

and the chime sounds continuously to

indicate that you could start the engine

by pressing the engine start/stop button

once more.

If you try to start the engine with the shift

lever not in the P(Park) or N(Neutral)

position, the warning illuminates for

about 10 seconds on the LCD display.

You can also start the engine with the

shift lever in the N(Neutral) position, but

for your safety start the engine with the

shift lever in the P(Park) position.

The chime will stop if the engine

start/stop button system works normally

or the theft alarm system is armed.

Also, the warning chime sounds for about

10 seconds. (if equipped)

If the warning illuminates each time you

press the engine start/stop button, we

recommend that you have the vehicle

inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as

soon as possible.

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Features of your vehicle

For vehicle’s equipped with smart key system

Press start button while turn steering

(if equipped)

Check steering wheel lock system

(if equipped)

Steering wheel unlock

OTA042215L

OTA042214L

OTA042216L

If the steering wheel does not lock nor-

mally when the ENGINE START/STOP

button turns to the OFF position, the

warning illuminates for 10 minutes on the

LCD display. If locks when the door is

opened or when you pull out the smart

key from the smart key holder.

If the steering wheel does not unlock nor-

mally when the engine start/stop button

is pressed, the warning illuminates for 10

seconds on the LCD display. Also, the

warning chime sounds once and the

engine start/stop button light blinks for 10

seconds.

If the steering wheel does not lock nor-

mally when the engine start/stop button

changes to the OFF position, the warning

illuminates for 10 seconds on the LCD

display. Also, the warning chime sounds

for 3 seconds and the engine start/stop

button light blinks for 10 seconds.

When you are warned, press the engine

start/stop button while turning the steer-

ing wheel right and left.

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Features of your vehicle

Check stop lamp fuse

ECO indicator

(if equipped)

(Automatic transaxle)

Warnings and indicators

All warning lights are checked by turning

the ignition switch ON (do not start the

engine). If any light is still ON, this indi-

cates a situation that needs attention.

ECO

The ECO indicator is a system that

informs you to drive economically.

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.

It is displayed if you drive fuel efficiently

to help you improve fuel efficiency.

• The ECO indicator (green) will turn on

when you are driving fuel efficiently in

the ECO ON mode.

OTA042226L

When the stop lamp fuse is disconnect-

ed, the warning illuminates for 10 sec-

onds on the LCD display.

If you don't want the indicator dis-

played, you can turn the ECO ON

mode to OFF mode by pressing the

TRIP/RESET button.

Replace the fuse with a new one. If that

is not possible you can start the engine

by pressing the engine start/stop button

for 10 seconds in ACC.

As per ECO ON/OFF Mode operation,

refer to the previous page.

• The fuel-efficiency can be changed by

the driver's driving habit and road con-

dition.

• It doesn't work at the condition which

doesn't meet economical driving such

as P (Park), N (Neutral), R (Reverse).

• While the instant fuel consumption

mode is displayed on the LCD screen,

the ECO indicator turns off.

WARNING

Don't keep watching the indicator

while driving. It will distract you

while driving and cause an accident

that results in severe personal injury.

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Features of your vehicle

Electronic brake

force distribution

(EBD) system

Air bag warning light

(if equipped)

Anti-lock brake system

(ABS) warning light

(if equipped)

warning light

This warning light will illuminate for

approximately 6 seconds each time you

turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

This warning light illuminates if the igni-

tion switch is turned ON and goes off in

approximately 3 seconds if the system is

operating normally.

If both warning lights illuminate at the

same time while driving, your vehicle

may have a malfunction with the ABS

and EBD system.

This light also comes on when the

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is

not working properly. If the SRS air bag

If the ABS warning light remains on,

comes on while driving, or does not come

on when the ignition switch is turned to

the ON position, this indicates that there

may be a malfunction with the ABS.

In this case, your ABS and regular brake

system may not work normally. In this

case, we recommend that you have the

vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia

dealer.

warning light

does not come on, or

continuously remains on after operating

for about 6 seconds when you turned the

ignition switch to the ON position or start-

ed the engine, or if it comes on while

driving, we recommend that you have the

vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia

dealer.

In this case, we recommend that you have

the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia

dealer.The normal braking system will still

be operational, but without the assistance

of the anti-lock brake system.

WARNING

If the both ABS and brake warning

lights are on and stay on, your vehi-

cle’s brake system will not work

normally during sudden braking. In

this case, avoid high speed driving

and abrupt braking.We recommend

you have the vehicle inspected by

an authorized Kia dealer as soon as

possible.

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Features of your vehicle

Parking brake & brake

fluid warning light

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-diago-

nal braking systems. This means you still

have braking on two wheels even if one

of the dual systems should fail. With only

one of the dual systems working, more

than normal pedal travel and greater

pedal pressure are required to stop the

car. Also, the car will not stop in as short

a distance with only a portion of the

brake system working. If the brakes fail

while you are driving, shift to a lower gear

for additional engine braking and stop the

car as soon as it is safe to do so.

Seat belt warning and

chime (if equipped)

Parking brake warning

Seat belt warning light

This warning light is illuminated when the

parking brake is applied with the ignition

switch in the START or ON position. The

warning light should go off when the

parking brake is released while the

engine is running.

As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt

warning light will blink or illuminate for

approximately 6 seconds each time you

turn the ignition switch ON regardless of

belt fastening.

For details, refer to the seat belt on chap-

ter 3.

Low brake fluid level warning

To check bulb operation, check whether

the parking brake and brake fluid warning

light illuminates when the ignition switch

is in the ON position.

If the warning light remains on, it may

indicate that the brake fluid level in the

reservoir is low.

Turn signal indicator

If the warning light remains on:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

The blinking green arrows on the instru-

ment panel show the direction indicated

by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on

but does not blink, blinks more rapidly

than normal, or does not illuminate at all,

a malfunction in the turn signal system is

indicated. In this case, we recommend

that you have the vehicle inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

Driving the vehicle with a warning

light on is dangerous. If the brake

warning light remains on, have the

brakes checked and repaired imme-

diately by an authorized Kia dealer.

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. In

this case, we recommend that you

have the vehicle towed to an author-

ized Kia dealer and inspected.

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Features of your vehicle

High beam indicator

Front fog light indicator

(if equipped)

Engine oil pressure

warning light

This warning light indicates the engine oil

pressure is low.

This indicator illuminates when the head-

lights are on and in the high beam posi-

tion or when the turn signal lever is pulled

into the Flash-to-Pass position.

This indicator illuminates when the front

fog lights are ON.

If the warning light illuminates while driv-

ing:

Rear fog light indicator

(if equipped)

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

stop.

Tail light indicator

2. With the engine off, check the engine

oil level. If the level is low, add oil as

required.

This indicator illuminates when the rear

fog lights are ON.

If the warning light remains on after

adding oil or if oil is not available, we rec-

ommend that you have the vehicle

inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as

soon as possible.

This indicator illuminates when the tail

lights are on.

Low Beam Indicator Light

(if equipped)

This indicator light illuminates when the

headlights are on.

CAUTION

If the engine is not stopped imme-

diately after the engine oil pressure

warning light is illuminated, severe

damage could result.

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Features of your vehicle

Automatic transaxle shift

indicator (if equipped)

Charging system warning

light

CAUTION

If the oil pressure warning light

stays on while the engine is run-

ning, serious engine damage may

result. The oil pressure warning

light comes on whenever there is

insufficient oil pressure. In normal

operation, it should come on when

the ignition switch is turned on, then

go out when the engine is started. If

the oil pressure warning light stays

on while the engine is running, there

is a serious malfunction.

This warning light indicates a malfunction

of either the generator or electrical

charging system.

The indicator displays to show the auto-

matic transaxle shift lever selection.

If the warning light comes on while the

vehicle is in motion:

1. Drive to the nearest safe location.

Manual

■ Type A

■ Type B

transaxle shift

indicator

(if equipped)

2. With the engine off, check the genera-

tor drive belt for looseness or break-

age.

This indicator informs you which gear is

desired while driving to save fuel.

For example

3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-

lem exists somewhere in the electrical

charging system. We recommend that

you have the vehicle inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

If this happens, stop the car as

soon as it is safe to do so, turn off

the engine and check the oil level. If

the oil level is low, fill the engine oil

to the proper level and start the

engine again. If the light stays on

with the engine running, turn the

engine off immediately. In this case,

we recommend that you have the

vehicle inspected by an authorized

Kia dealer.

: Indicates that shifting up to the 3rd

gear is desired (currently the shift

lever is in the 2nd gear).

: Indicates that shifting down to the

3rd gear is desired (currently the

shift lever is in the 4th gear).

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Features of your vehicle

Tailgate open warning light

Immobilizer indicator

(if equipped)

• If the indicator illuminates only for 2

seconds and goes out when the

ENGINE START/STOP button is turned

to ON position with the smart key in the

vehicle, we recommend that you have

the vehicle inspected by an authorized

Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Without smart key system

This warning light illuminates when a

Tailgate is not closed securely.

This light illuminates when the immobiliz-

er key is inserted and turned to the ON

position to start the engine.

• When the battery is weak, if the

ENGINE START/STOP button is

pressed, the indicator blinks, you are

not able to start the engine. However,

you are able to start the engine by

pressing the ENGINE START/STOP

button directly with the smart key. Also,

if the smart key system related parts

have a problem, the indicator will blink.

At this time, you can start the engine.The

light goes out after the engine is running.

Door ajar warning light

If this light blinks when the ignition switch

is in the ON position before starting the

engine, we recommend that you have the

vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia

dealer as soon as possible.

This warning light illuminates when a

door is not closed securely.

With smart key system

If any of the following occurs in a vehicle

equipped with the smart key, the immobi-

lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or goes

off.

Low fuel level warning light

• When the smart key is in the vehicle, if

the ENGINE START/STOP button is in

the ACC or ON position, the indicator

will illuminate for approximately 30

seconds to indicate that you are able to

start the engine. However, when the

smart key is not in the vehicle, if the

ENGINE START/STOP button is

pressed, the indicator will blink for a

few seconds to indicate that you are

not be able to start the engine.

This warning light indicates the fuel tank

is nearly empty. When it comes on, you

should add fuel as soon as possible.

Driving with the fuel level warning light on

or with the fuel level below “E” can cause

the engine to misfire and damage the

catalytic converter.

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Features of your vehicle

Malfunction indicator light

(MIL) (check engine light)

Engine coolant tempera-

ture warning light

(if equipped)

CAUTION

Prolonged

driving

with

the

Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-

nated may cause damage to the

emission control systems which

could effect drivability and/or fuel

economy.

This indicator light is part of the Engine

Control System which monitors various

emission control system components. If

this light illuminates while driving, it indi-

cates that a potential malfunction has

been detected somewhere in the emis-

sion control system.

The warning light illuminates if the tem-

perature of the engine coolant is above

120 3.0°C (248 5.4°F).

Do not continue driving with an overheat-

ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer

to “Overheating” in section 6.

CAUTION

This light will also illuminate when the

ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-

tion, 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, we recommend that you have

the vehicle inspected by an authorized

Kia dealer as soon as possible.

If the Malfunction Indicator Light

illuminates, potential catalytic con-

verter damage is possible which

could result in loss of engine

power. In this case, we recommend

that you have the vehicle inspected

by an authorized Kia dealer as soon

as possible.

✽

NOTICE

If the engine coolant temperature warn-

ing light illuminates, it indicates over-

heating that may damage the engine.

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Features of your vehicle

ESC indicator (Electronic

Stability Control)

(if equipped)

KEY OUT indicator

(if equipped)

Key reminder warning chime

(if equipped)

KEY

OUT

When the ENGINE START/STOP button

is in the ACC or ON position, if any door

is open, the system checks for the smart

key. If the smart key is not in the vehicle,

the indicator will blink, and if all doors are

closed, the chime will also sound for

about 5 seconds. The indicator will go off

while the vehicle is moving. Keep the

smart key in the vehicle.

Without smart key system

The ESC indicator will illuminate when

the ignition switch is turned ON, but

should go off after approximately 3 sec-

onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors

the driving conditions. Under normal driv-

ing conditions, the ESC indicator will

remain off. When a slippery or low trac-

tion condition is encountered, the ESC

will operate, and the ESC indicator will

blink to indicate the ESC is operating.

If the driver’s door is opened while the

ignition key is left in the ignition switch

(ACC or LOCK position), the key

reminder warning chime will sound. This

is to prevent you from locking your keys

in the vehicle.The chime sounds until the

key is removed from the ignition switch or

the driver’s door is closed.

But, if the ESC system malfunctions the

indicator illuminates and stays on. In this

case, we recommend that you have the

vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia

dealer.

With smart key system

If the driver’s door is opened while the

smart key is in the vehicle with the

engine start/stop button in ACC, the key

reminder warning chime will sound.

The chime sounds until the driver’s door

is closed.

ESC OFF indicator

(if equipped)

The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate

when the ignition switch is turned ON,

but should go off after approximately 3

seconds. To switch to ESC OFF mode,

press the ESC OFF button. The ESC

OFF indicator will illuminate indicating

the ESC is deactivated.

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Features of your vehicle

Overspeed warning

(if equipped)

Electric power steering

(EPS) system warning light

(if equipped)

KEY low battery indicator

(if equipped)

120

km/h

Smart key battery warning

light (if equipped)

Overspeed warning light

This indicator light comes on after the

ignition key is turned to the ON position

and then it will go out.

If the battery of smart key in the vehicle

is discharged with engine start/stop but-

ton in the OFF position, this warning light

blinks for about 3 seconds.

If you drive with the speed of 120 km/h or

more, the overspeed warning light will

blink. This is to prevent you from over-

speeding.

This light also comes on when the EPS

has some troubles. In this case, we rec-

ommend that you have the vehicle

inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Replace the battery with new one.

Icy road warning light

(if equipped)

This warning light illuminates when out-

side temperature is below 4°C since the

road may be icy at this temperature

range. And it turns off when outside tem-

perature is over 6°C.

If the warning light comes on while driv-

ing, you should drive more attentively

and safely refraining from over-speeding,

rapid acceleration, sudden braking or

sharp turning etc.

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Features of your vehicle

Auto stop indicator

(if equipped)

Low tire pressure indicator

/ TPMS malfunction indica-

tor (if equipped)

WARNING - Low tire pres-

sure

Significantly low tire pressure

makes the vehicle unstable and can

contribute to loss of vehicle control

and increased braking distances.

The low tire pressure telltale comes on

for 3 seconds after the ignition switch is

turned to the "ON" position.

This indicator will illuminate when the

engine enters the Idle Stop mode of the

ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.

The low tire pressure telltale illuminates

when one or more of your tires is signifi-

cantly underinflated.

When the automatic starting occurs, the

auto stop indicator on the cluster will

blink for 5 seconds.

Continued driving on low pressure

tires will cause the tires to overheat

and fail.

The low tire pressure telltale will illumi-

nate after it blinks for approximately one

minute when there is a problem with the

Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

For more details, refer to the ISG (Idle

Stop and Go) system in chapter 5.

WARNING - Safe stopping

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

severe and sudden tire damage

caused by external factors.

In this case, we recommend that you

have the vehicle inspected by an author-

ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

✽

NOTICE

When the engine automatically starts by

the ISG system, some warning lights

(ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking

brake warning light) may turn on for a

few seconds.

This happens because of the low battery

voltage. It does not mean the system is

malfunctioning.

• If you feel any vehicle instability,

immediately take your foot off the

accelerator, apply the brakes

gradually and with light force,

and slowly move to a safe posi-

tion off the road.

If the warning light illuminates while driv-

ing, reduce vehicle speed immediately

and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard braking

and overcorrecting at the steering wheel.

Inflate the tires to the proper pressure as

indicated on the vehicle’s tire information

placard.

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