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Warning lights / audible indicators

Checking operation

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.

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.

Anti-lock brake system

(ABS) warning light (if

equipped)

This light illuminates if the key is turned

to ON and goes off in approximately 3

seconds if the system is operating nor-

mally.

If the light stays on, you may have a

problem with your ABS. Contact an

authorized Kia dealer as soon as possi-

ble.

Electronic brake force

distribution (EBD) sys-

tem warning

(if equipped)

If ABS and BRAKE warning lights illumi-

nate at the same time while driving, your

vehicle has a problem with ABS and EBD

system.

In this case, your ABS and regular brake

system may not work normally. Have the

vehicle checked by an authorized Kia

dealer as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure

warning

This warning light indicates the engine oil

pressure is low.

If the warning light illuminates while driv-

ing:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and

stop.

2. With the engine off, check the engine

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

required.

If the warning light remains on after

adding oil or if oil is not available, call an

authorized Kia dealer.

✽✽

NOTICE

If the engine is not stopped immediately,

severe damage could result.

WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

ABS

WARNING - Brake indica-

tors

If the both ABS and Brake warning

lights are ON and stay ON, your

vehicle’s brake system will not work

normally. You may experience an

unexpected and dangerous situa-

tion during sudden braking. In this

case, avoid high speed driving and

abrupt braking. Have your vehicle

checked by authorized Kia dealer

as soon as possible.

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Charging system

warning

This warning light indicates a malfunction

of either the generator or electrical

charging system.

If the warning light comes on while the

vehicle is in motion:

1. Drive to the nearest safe location.

2. With the engine off, check the genera-

tor drive belt for looseness or break-

age.

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

lem exists somewhere in the electrical

charging system. Have an authorized

Kia dealer correct the problem as soon

as possible.

Safety belt warning

As a reminder to the driver and passen-

ger, safety belt warning light will blink for

approximately 6 seconds each time you

turn the ignition switch ON.

If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas-

tened when the key is turned ON or if it is

disconnected after the key is turned ON,

the safety belt warning light will blink for

approximately 6 seconds.

If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fas-

tened within 30 seconds after the engine

is started, the safety belt warning light

will blink for 6 seconds. This cycle will

repeat 11 times with an interval of 24

seconds between cycles.

If the system does not operate as

described, see an authorized Kia dealer

for assistance.

Shift pattern indicators

(if equipped)

The individual indicators illuminate to

show the automatic transaxle shift lever

selection.

Immobilizer indicator

(if equipped)

This light illuminates when the immobiliz-

er key is inserted and turned to the ON

position to start the engine.

If this light turns off or blinks when the

ignition switch is in the ON position

before starting the engine, have the sys-

tem checked by an authorized Kia

Dealer.

O/D OFF Indicator

(if equipped)

This indicator comes on when the O/D

system is deactivated.

Parking brake & brake

fluid warning

Parking brake warning

This 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.

O/D

OFF

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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 necessary repairs.

To check bulb operation, check whether

the parking brake and brake fluid warning

light illuminates when the ignition switch

is in the ON position.

Trunk lid open

warning (if equipped)

This warning light activates when the

trunk is not closed securely.

Door ajar warning

This warning light illuminates when a

door is not closed securely.

Low washer fluid level

warning indicator

(if equipped)

This warning light indicates the washer

fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill the

washer fluid as soon as possible.

Low fuel level

warning

This warning light indicates the fuel tank

is nearly empty. The warning light will

come on when the fuel level has dropped

to about 5.5~6.5 liters (1.5~1.7 gallons).

Refuel as soon as possible.

Headlight high beam

indicator

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.

Air bag warning

(if equipped)

This warning light will blink or illuminate

for approximately 6 seconds each time

you turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

If this indicator does not go out, or if it illu-

minates while the vehicle is being driven,

see an authorized Kia dealer for immedi-

ate service.

Check fuel filler cap

warning

This warning light indicates the fuel filler

cap is not tight securely.

Always make sure that the fuel filler cap

is tight.

WARNING

Driving the vehicle with a brake

warning light on is dangerous. If the

brake warning light remains on,

have the brakes checked and

repaired immediately by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

AIR

BAG

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

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Malfunction indicator

(if equipped)

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 problem has been

detected somewhere in the emission

control system.

Generally, your vehicle will continue to be

drivable and will not need towing, but

have the system checked by an author-

ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Stop/Tail light failure

warning (if equipped)

This light indicates a malfunction in the

stop/tail light circuit, such as a burned out

bulb. If this indicator comes on, check for

a burned out stop/tail lamp, if the indica-

tor is still on have the vehicle checked by

an authorized Kia dealer for service.

Safety belt warning chime

(if equipped)

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened

when the ignition key is turned “ON” or if

it is disconnected after the key is turn

ON, the safety belt warning chime will

sound for approximately 6 seconds.

If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fas-

tened within 30 seconds after the engine

is started, the safety belt warning chime

will sound for 6 seconds. This cycle will

repeat 11 times with an interval of 24

seconds between cycles.

Door ajar warning chime

(if equipped)

If a door is opened with the ignition

switch ON, the warning chime will sound.

Key reminder warning chime

(if equipped)

If the driver’s door is opened and the igni-

tion key is left in the ignition switch in the

LOCK or ACC position, the key reminder

warning chime will sound. This is to pre-

vent you from locking your keys in the

vehicle.

CHECK

CAUTION

• Prolonged driving with the

Emission Control System

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

( ) illuminated may cause

damage to the emission control

systems which could effect dri-

vability and/or fuel economy.

•

If the

Emission

Control System

Malfunction Indicator Light ( )

begins to flash ON and OFF,

potential catalytic converter dam-

age 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.

CHECK

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