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O/D OFF Indicator (if equipped) This indicator comes on when the
O/D system is deactivated.
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 6 liters. Refuel
as soon as possible.
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped) This light illuminates when the immo-
bilizer 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 posi-
tion before starting the engine, have
the system checked by an authorized
Kia Dealer. Rear hatch warning (if equipped)
This warning light activates when the
rear hatch is not closed securely. Door ajar warning
This warning light illuminates when a door is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.
Headlight high beam indicator This indicator illuminates when the headlights are on and in the high
beam position or when the turn sig-
nal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-
Pass position.
Air bag warning (if equipped)
This warning light will blink or illumi-
nate for approximately 6 seconds
each time you turn the ignition switchto the 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.O/D
OFF
AIR
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Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the head- light position (2nd position) the head,
tail, position, license and instrumentpanel lights are ON. High - beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights,
push the lever away from you. Pull it
back for low beams. The high-beam indicator will light when the headlight high beams are
switched on.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a prolonged time while the
engine is not running.
Flashing headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the nor-
mal (low-beam) position when
released. The headlight switch doesnot need to be on to use this flashing
feature.
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Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to provide
improved visibility and avoid acci-dents when visibility is poor due to
fog, rain or snow etc. The fog lights
will turn on when fog light button is
pressed after the headlight switch is
turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, press the
button again.
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NOTICE
When in operation, the fog lights consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Only use the fog
lights when visibility is poor orunnecessary battery and generator
drain could occur.Daytime running light (if equipped)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especial-
ly helpful after dawn and before sun-set.
The DRL system will make your low-
beam headlights turn OFF when:
1. The head light switch is ON.
2. The parklight switch is ON.
3. Engine stops.
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