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WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

Warning lights / audible indi-

Anti-lock brake sys-

In this case, your ABS system and

cators

tem (ABS) warning

regular brake system may not work

normally. Have the vehicle checked

light (if equipped)

Checking operation

by an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon

This light illuminates if the key is

All warning lights are checked by

as possible.

turned to ON and goes off in approx-

turning the ignition switch ON (do not

imately 3 seconds if the system is

start the engine). Any light that does

WARNING - Brake indica-

operating normally.

not illuminate should be checked by

tors

an Authorized Kia Dealer.

If the light stays on, you may have a

problem with your ABS system.

If the both ABS and Brake warn-

After starting the engine, check to

Contact an authorized Kia dealer as

ing lights are ON and stay ON,

make sure that all warning lights are

soon as possible.

your vehicle’s brake system will

off. If any are still on, this indicates a

not work normally. You may

situation that needs attention. When

experience an unexpected and

releasing the parking brake, the

Electronic brake force

dangerous situation during sud-

brake system warning light should go

distribution (EBD)

den braking. In this case, avoid

off. The fuel warning light will stay on

system warning light

high speed driving and abrupt

if the fuel level is low.

(if equipped)

braking. Have your vehicle

checked by Authorized Kia

If two warning lights illumi-

Dealer as soon as possible.

nate at the same time

while driving, your vehicle

has a problem with ABS

and EBD system.

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Engine oil pressure

Charging system

Safety belt warning

warning

If the driver's safety belt is not fas-

This warning light indicates the

This warning light indicates a mal-

tened when the key is turned ON or

engine oil pressure is low.

function of either the generator or

if it is unfastened after the key is

electrical charging system.

If the warning light illuminates while

turned ON, the safety belt warning

driving:

If the warning light comes on while

light blinks until the belt fastened.

the vehicle is in motion:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road

and stop.

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,

erator drive belt for looseness or

add oil as required.

breakage.

If the warning light remains on after

3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a

adding oil or if oil is not available, call

problem exists somewhere in the

an Authorized Kia Dealer.

electrical charging system. Have

an Authorized Kia Dealer correct

the problem as soon as possible.

✽ NOTICE

If the engine is not stopped immedi-

ately, severe damage could result.

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Shift pattern indicators

Parking brake & brake

2. With the engine stopped, check

(if equipped)

fluid warning

the brake fluid level immediately

and add fluid as required. Then

Parking brake warning

check all brake components for

The individual indicators illuminate to

This light is illuminated when the

fluid leaks.

show the automatic transaxle shift

parking brake is applied with the igni-

3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks

lever selection.

tion switch in the START or ON posi-

are found, the warning light

tion. The warning light should go off

remains on or the brakes do not

Immobilizer indicator

when the parking brake is released.

operate properly. Have it towed to

(if equipped)

any Authorized Kia Dealer for a

brake system inspection and nec-

Low brake fluid level warning

This light illuminates when the immo-

essary repairs.

If the warning light remains on, it may

bilizer key is inserted and turned to

To check bulb operation, check

indicate that the brake fluid level in

the ON position to start the engine.

whether the parking brake and brake

the reservoir is low.

At this time, you can start the engine.

fluid warning light illuminates when

If the warning light remains on:

The light goes out after the engine is

the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

running. In case this light goes out

tion.

location and stop your vehicle.

before you start the engine, you must

turn to the LOCK position and restart

WARNING

the engine.

Driving the vehicle with a warn-

If this light blinks when the ignition

ing light on is dangerous. If the

switch is in the ON position before

brake warning light remains on,

starting the engine, have the system

have the brakes checked and

checked by an authorized Kia

repaired immediately by an

Dealer.

Authorized Kia Dealer.

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Rear hatch open

Headlight high beam

Malfunction indicator

warning (if equipped)

indicator

lamp (MIL) (check

engine light)

This indicator light is part of the

This warning light comes on when

This indicator illuminates when the

Engine Control System which moni-

the rear hatch/window is not closed

headlights are on and in the high

tors various emission control system

securely.

beam position or when the turn sig-

components. If this light illuminates

nal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-

while driving, it indicates that a

Pass position.

Low fuel level

potential problem has been detected

warning

somewhere in the emission control

Front fog light indica-

system.

tor (if equipped)

Generally, your vehicle will continue

This warning light indicates the fuel

to be drivable, but have the system

tank is nearly empty. The warning

checked by an authorized Kia Dealer

light will come on when the fuel level

This light comes on when the front

promptly.

has dropped to about 9~10 liters

fog lights are ON.

(2.4~2.6 gallons). Refuel as soon as

possible.

✽ NOTICE

A loose fuel filler cap may cause the

Door ajar warning

On Board Diagnostic System

Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) in

the instrument panel to illuminate

unnecessarily. Always make sure

This warning light illuminates when a

that the fuel filler cap is tight.

door is not closed securely with the

ignition in any position.

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Air bag warning

Auto cruise indicator

AIR

CAUTION - Check engine

(if equipped)

light

BAG

CRUISE indicator

• Prolonged driving with the

CRUISE

This warning light will illuminate for

Emission Control System

approximately 6 seconds each time

Malfunction Indicator Light

you turn the ignition switch to the ON

(

) illuminated may cause

The indicator light illuminates when

position.

damage to the emission con-

the cruise control system is enabled.

trol systems which could

If this indicator does not go out, or if

effect drivability and/or fuel

it illuminates while the vehicle is

economy.

SET indicator

being driven, see an authorized Kia

Dealer for immediate service.

SET

• If the Emission Control System

(if equipped)

Malfunction Indicator Light

(

) begins to flash ON and

The indicator light illuminates when

OFF, potential catalytic con-

the

cruise

function

switch

verter damage is possible

(SET/COAST or RES/ACC) is ON.

which could result in loss of

engine power. Have the Engine

Control System inspected as

soon as possible by an autho-

rized Kia Dealer.

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TCS indicator

TCS OFF indicator

ESC indicator

TCS

ESC

(Traction Control

(if equipped)

(Electronic Stability

OFF

System) (if equipped)

Contror) (if equipped)

The TCS indicator will illuminate

The TCS OFF indicator will illuminate

when the ignition switch is turned

ESP

ON, but should go off after approxi-

mately 3 seconds. When the TCS is

mately 3 seconds. To switch to TCS

The ESC indicator will illuminate

on, it monitors the driving conditions

OFF mode, press the TCS OFF but-

when the ignition switch is turned

and under normal driving conditions,

ton. The TCS OFF indicator will illu-

ON, but should go off after approxi-

the TCS light will remain off. When a

minate indicating the TCS is deacti-

mately 3 seconds. When the ESC is

slippery or low traction condition is

vated. If this indicator stays on in the

on, it monitors the driving conditions

encountered, the TCS will operate,

TCS ON mode, the TCS may have a

and under normal driving conditions,

and the TCS indicator will blink to

malfunction. Take your car to the

the ESC light will remain off. When a

indicate the TCS is operating.

authorized Kia dealer and have the

slippery or low traction condition is

system checked.

encountered, the ESC will operate,

and the ESC indicator will blink to

indicate the ESC is operating.

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ESC OFF indicator

Low washer fluid level

4WD system warning

ESC

(if equipped)

warning indicator

(if equipped)

OFF

(If equipped)

This warning light indicates the

When the key is turned to the “ON”

ESP

washer fluid reservoir is near empty.

position, the 4WD system warning

Refill the washer fluid as soon as

light will come on and then go off in a

OFF

possible.

few seconds.

The ESC OFF indicator will illumi-

CAUTION

nate when the ignition switch is

turned ON, but should go off after

If the 4WD system warning light

approximately 3 seconds. To switch

(

) blinks, this indicates that

to ESC OFF mode, press the ESC

there is a malfunction in the

OFF button. The ESC OFF indicator

4WD system. If this occurs, have

will illuminate indicating the ESC is

your vehicle checked by an

deactivated. If this indicator stays on

Authorized Kia Dealer as soon

in the ESC ON mode, the ESC may

as possible.

have a malfunction. Take your car to

the authorized Kia dealer and have

the system checked.

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4WD LOCK indicator

Safety belt warning chime

4WD

light (if equipped)

LOCK

If the driver's safety belt is not fas-

tened when the ignition key is turned

ON or if it is unfastened after the key

4WD LOCK indicator light is illumi-

is ON, the safety belt warning chime

nated when the 4WD LOCK button is

will sound for approximately 6 sec-

pushed. The purpose of this 4WD

onds. At this time, if the safety belt is

LOCK mode is to increase the drive

fastened, the chime will stop at once.

power when driving on dry road sur-

face, wet pavement, snow-covered

roads and/or off-road. 4WD LOCK

Parking start warning chime

indicator light is turned off by push-

If you drive over 10 km/h (6.2 mph)

ing the button once again

with the parking brake applied, the

parking start warning chime will

CAUTION

sound.

Do not use 4WD LOCK mode on

dry paved roads or highway, it

Key reminder warning chime

can cause noise, vibration or

If the driver’s door is opened while

damage of 4WD related parts.

the ignition key is left in the ignition

switch, the key reminder warning

chime will sound. This is to prevent

you from locking your keys in the

vehicle.

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