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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Tachometer

2. Turn signal indicators

3. Speedometer

4. Engine temperature gauge

5. Warning and indicator lights

6. Shift position indicator*

(Automatic transaxle only)

7. Odometer/Tripmeter*

8. Trip computer*

9. Fuel gauge

* if equipped

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Instrument panel illumination

(if equipped)

When the ignition switch is on, press the

illumination control button to adjust the

brightness of the instrument panel illumi-

nation.

Gauges

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Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the forward

speed of the vehicle.

The speedometer is calibrated in kilome-

ters per hour and/or miles per hour.

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Tachometer

The tachometer indicates the approxi-

mate number of engine revolutions per

minute (rpm).

Use the tachometer to select the correct

shift points and to prevent lugging and/or

over-revving the engine.

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When the door is opened, or if the engine

is not started within 1 minute, the

tachometer pointer may move slightly in

the ON position with the engine OFF.

This movement is normal and will not

affect the accuracy of the tachometer

once the engine is running.

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Engine temperature gauge

This gauge shows the temperature of the

engine coolant when the ignition switch

is ON.

Do not continue driving with an overheat-

ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer

to “If the engine overheats” in section 6.

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CAUTION

If the gauge pointer moves beyond

the normal range area toward the

“H” position, it indicates overheat-

ing that may damage the engine.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine within

the tachometer's RED ZONE.

This may cause severe engine dam-

age.

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.

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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.

On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge

pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel

warning light may come on earlier than

usual due to the movement of fuel in the

tank.

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Odometer/Tripmeter/TRIP computer

(if equipped)

The trip computer is a microcomputer-

controlled driver information system that

displays information related to driving,

such as odometer, tripmeter, distance to

empty, average speed, driving time, aver-

age fuel consumption, and the ECOMIN-

DER

Indicator (ECO ON/OFF) mode on

the display when the ignition switch is in

the ON position. All stored driving infor-

mation (except odometer and distance to

empty) is reset if the battery is discon-

nected.

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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 level.

CAUTION

Avoid driving with a extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could

cause the engine to misfire, damag-

ing the catalytic converter.

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The odometer is always displayed until

the display is turned off.

Press the TRIP button for less than 1

second to select any mode as follows:

Odometer

The odometer indicates the total dis-

tance the vehicle has been driven.

You will also find the odometer useful to

determine when periodic maintenance

should be performed.

See Maintenance, section 7.

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NOTICE

It is unlawful to alter the odometer of all

vehicles with the intent to change the

mileage registered on the odometer. The

alteration may void your warranty cov-

erage.

Tripmeter

TRIP A : Tripmeter A

TRIP B : Tripmeter B

This mode indicates the distance of indi-

vidual trips selected since the last trip-

meter reset.

The meter's working range is from 0.0 to

999.9 km (0.0 to 999.9 miles).

Pressing the TRIP button for more than 1

second, when the tripmeter (TRIP A or

TRIP B) is being displayed, clears the

tripmeter to zero (0.0).

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Tripmeter B

Average speed

Driving time

ECOMINDER

INDICATOR

(ECO ON/OFF mode)*

Tripmeter A

Distance to empty

Average fuel consumption

* if equipped

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Distance to empty (km or mi.)

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 and the dis-

tance to empty indicator (RANGE) will

blink until the vehicle is refueled.

The meter’s working range is from 50 to

990 km (30 to 990 miles).

Average fuel consumption

(l/100 km or MPG)

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).

Pressing the RESET button for more than

1 second, when the average fuel con-

sumption is being displayed, clears the

average fuel consumption to zero (--.-).

If the vehicle speed exceeds 1 km/h (1.6

MPH) after refueled more than 6 l (1.6

gallons), the average fuel consumption

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

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NOTICE

• 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 vehi-

cle.

• The fuel consumption and distance to

empty values may vary significantly

based on driving conditions, driving

habits, and condition of the vehicle.

• The distance to empty value is an esti-

mate of the available driving distance.

This value may differ from the actual

driving distance available.

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Average speed (km/h or MPH)

This mode calculates the average speed

of the vehicle since the last average

speed reset.

Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the

average speed keeps going while the

engine is running.

Pressing the RESET button for more

than 1 second, when the average speed

is being displayed or after the engine

stops and 2 hours elapsed clears the

average speed to zero (---).

Driving time

This mode indicates the total time trav-

eled since the last driving time reset.

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

0:00~99:59.

Pressing the RESET button for more

than 1 second, when the driving time is

being displayed or after the engine stops

and 2 hours elapsed clears the driving

time to zero (0:00).

ECOMINDER

INDICATOR

ECO ON/OFF mode (if equipped)

You can turn the ECOMINDER

indica-

tor (which is identified on your instrument

dashboard by the “ECO” name) on/off on

the instrument cluster in this mode.

If you push the TRIP button more than 1

second in the ECOMINDER

indicator

ECO ON mode, then ECO OFF is dis-

played in the screen and the ECO indica-

tor turns off.

If you want to display the ECOMINDER

indicator ECO again, press the TRIP but-

ton more than 1 second in the ECO OFF

mode and then ECO ON mode is dis-

played in the screen.

When you press the TRIP button less

than 1 second in the ECO mode, the

mode is changed to odometer.

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Warnings and indicators

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

warning lights 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.

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ECOMINDER

indicator

(if equipped)

The ECOMINDER

indicator is a system

that illuminates "ECO" when the driver

has reached optimum fuel efficiency.

• The ECOMINDER

indicator will turn

the ECO light green on the instrument

panel when you are driving fuel effi-

ciently in the ECO ON mode.

If you don't want the indicator dis-

played, you can turn the ECO ON

mode to OFF mode by pressing the

TRIP button.

For ECO ON/OFF Mode operation,

please refer to the previous page.

• Fuel efficient driving can be influenced

by driving habits and road conditions.

• The indicator will not display while in P

(Park), N (Neutral) or R (Reverse).

ECO

ECOMINDER

WARNING

Don't keep watching the “ECO”

ECOMINDER

indicator while driv-

ing. It may distract you while driv-

ing and cause an accident that

could result in severe personal

injury.

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Air bag warning light

This warning light will illuminate for

approximately 6 seconds each time you

turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-

tion.

This light also comes on when the

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is

not working properly. If the AIR BAG

warning light does not come on, or con-

tinuously 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, have the SRS inspected by an

authorized KIA dealer.

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Anti-lock brake system

(ABS) warning light

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 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 the ABS may have malfunctioned.

If this occurs, have your vehicle checked

by an authorized KIA dealer as soon as

possible. The normal braking system will

still be operational, but without the assis-

tance of the anti-lock brake system.

Electronic brake

force distribution

(EBD) system

warning light

If these two warning lights illuminate at

the same time while driving, the ABS and

EBD system may have malfunctioned.

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.

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NOTICE

If the ABS warning light or EBD warn-

ing light is on and stays on, the

speedometer or odometer/tripmeter

may not work. In this case, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized KIA

dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING

If 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. Have your vehi-

cle checked by an authorized KIA

dealer as soon as possible.

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Seat belt warning

As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt

warning light will blink for approximately

6 seconds each time you turn the ignition

switch ON, regardless of belt fastening.

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened

when the ignition switch is turned on, the

seat belt warning light and the seat belt

warning chime will operate for approxi-

mately 6 seconds. But if it is fastened

within the 6 seconds, the warning light

will blink until the 6 seconds are up The

warning chime will turn off immediately.

If the driver's seat belt is disconnected

after the ignition switch is turned to the

ON position, the seat belt warning light

will blink for approximately 6 seconds.

But if it is fastened within the 6 seconds

the warning light will turn off immediately.

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened

when the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h

(6 mph), the seat belt warning light and

chime will operate approximately 11

times with a pattern of 6 seconds on and

24 seconds off until the belt is fastened

or the vehicle speed decreases below 5

km/h (3 mph).

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Turn signal indicator

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,

it indicates a malfunction in the turn sig-

nal system.You should consult your deal-

er for repairs.

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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.

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Front fog light indicator

(if equipped)

This indicator illuminates when the front

fog lights are on.

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Tail light indicator

(if equipped)

This indicator illuminates when the tail

lights are on.

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Engine oil pressure

warning light

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.

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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Parking brake & brake

fluid warning light

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 after a few seconds

when the parking brake is released.

Parking brake warning chime

(if equipped)

The parking brake warning chime will

sound to remind you that the parking

brake is applied when you are driving

above 3 mph (5 km/h). Always release

the parking brake before you drive.

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 the vehicle towed to any author-

ized KIA dealer for a brake system

inspection and necessary repairs.

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 malfunc-

tion.

If this happens, stop the vehicle 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 any

instance where the oil light stays on

when the engine is running, the

engine should be checked by an

authorized KIA dealer before the

vehicle is driven again.

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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

vehicle. Also, the vehicle 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 vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

To check bulb operation, check whether

the parking brake and brake fluid warning

light illuminates when the ignition switch

is in the ON position.

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Shift pattern indicator

This indicator displays which automatic

transaxle shift position is selected.

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Charging system warning

light

This warning light indicates a malfunction

of either the generator or electrical

charging system.

If the warning light illuminates 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.

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Tailgate open warning

light

This warning light illuminates when the

tailgate is not closed securely with the

ignition switch in any position.

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Door ajar warning light

This warning light illuminates when a

door is not closed securely with the igni-

tion switch in any position.

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Low fuel level warning light

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 (if equipped).

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.

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Low washer fluid level

warning light (if equipped)

This warning light indicates the washer

fluid reservoir is nearly empty. Refill the

washer fluid as soon as possible.

Immobilizer indicator

(if equipped)

Without smart key system

This indicator illuminates when the

immobilizer key is inserted and turned to

the ON position to start the engine.

At this time, you can start the engine.The

indicator goes out after the engine is run-

ning.

If this indicator blinks when the ignition

switch is in the ON position before start-

ing the engine, have the system checked

by an authorized KIA dealer.

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Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL) (check engine light)

(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 malfunction has

been detected somewhere in the emis-

sion control system.

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, take your vehicle to the nearest

authorized KIA dealer and have the sys-

tem checked.

Generally, your vehicle will continue to be

drivable, but have the system checked by

an authorized KIA dealer promptly.

CAUTION

If the Emission Control System

Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-

nates, potential catalytic converter

damage is possible. This could

result in loss of engine power. Have

the Engine Control System inspect-

ed as soon as possible by an

authorized KIA dealer.

CAUTION

Prolonged driving with the Emission

Control System Malfunction

Indicator Light illuminated may

cause damage to the emission con-

trol systems which could effect dri-

vability and/or fuel economy.

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ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) indicator

(if equipped)

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 and under normal

driving 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 this indicator illuminates and stays on,

the ESC may have malfunctioned. Take

your vehicle to an authorized KIA dealer

and have the system checked.

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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.

DBC (Downhill brake con-

trol) indicator (if equipped)

The DBC indicator will illuminate when

the DBC button is pressed and the sys-

tem is on.

When driving down a steep hill at a

speed under 35 km/h (22 mph), the DBC

will operate and the DBC indicator will

blink to indicate the DBC is operating.

If the red indicator illuminates, the DBC

system may have malfunctioned. Take

your vehicle to an authorized KIA dealer

and have the system checked.

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Cruise indicators (if equipped)

CRUISE indicator

The indicator illuminates when the cruise

control system is enabled.

The cruise indicator in the instrument

cluster is illuminated when the cruise

control ON-OFF switch on the steering

wheel is pushed.

The indicator goes off when the cruise

control ON-OFF switch is pushed again.

For more information about the use of

cruise control, refer to “Cruise control

system” in section 5.

Cruise SET indicator

The indicator illuminates when the cruise

function switch (SET - or RES +) is ON.

The cruise SET indicator in the instru-

ment cluster is illuminated when the

cruise control switch (SET - or RES +) is

pushed.

The cruise SET indicator does not illumi-

nate when the cruise control switch

(CANCEL) is pushed or the system is

disengaged.

SET

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Key reminder warning chime

(if equipped)

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.

KEY OUT indicator

(if equipped)

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 or insert it in the

smart key holder.

4WD system warning light

(if equipped)

When the ignition switch is turned to the

ON position, the 4WD indicator will illu-

minate and then go off in a few seconds.

If the 4WD system warning light

illuminates, this indicates that there is a

malfunction in the 4WD system. If this

occurs, have your vehicle checked by an

authorized KIA dealer as soon as possi-

ble.

4WD LOCK indicator

(if equipped)

The 4WD LOCK indicator light is illumi-

nated when the 4WD LOCK button is

pushed. The purpose of this 4WD LOCK

mode is to increase the drive power

when driving on wet pavement, snow-

covered roads and/or off-road. The 4WD

LOCK indicator light is turned off by

pushing the button again.

KEY

OUT

CAUTION

Do not use 4WD LOCK mode on dry

paved roads or highway, it can

cause noise, vibration or damage of

4WD related parts.

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