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3To check bulb operation, check whether
the parking brake and brake fluid warning
light illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.Parking start warning chimeIf you drive over 10 km/h (6 mph) with the
parking brake applied, the parking start
warning chime will sound.Front fog light indicator
(if equipped) This light comes on when the front fog
lights are ON.Shift pattern indicators
(if equipped)The individual indicators illuminate to
show the automatic transaxle shift lever
selection.
Taillight indicator
(if equipped)This light comes on when the taillights
are ON.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.
Tailgate open
warning lightThis warning light comes on when the
tailgate is not closed securely.Door ajar warning lightThis warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the igni-
tion in any position.Door ajar warning chime If a door or tailgate is opened while dri-
ving the vehicle over 10 km/h (6 mph),
the warning chime will sound.
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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Immobilizer indicator
(if equipped)This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, have the system checked by an
authorized Kia Dealer.Low fuel level
warningThis 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.
Malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) (check
engine light)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, but have the system checked by
an authorized Kia Dealer promptly.✽ ✽NOTICE A loose fuel filler cap may cause the On
Board Diagnostic System Malfunction
Indicator Light ( ) in the instrument
panel to illuminate unnecessarily.
Always make sure that the fuel filler cap
is tight.
Low washer fluid level
warning indicatorThis warning light indicates the washer
fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill the
washer fluid as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the
Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Light ( ) illuminated may cause damage to the emission controlsystems which could effect dri-vability and/or fuel economy.
If the
Emission
Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) Illuminates, potential catalytic converter damage is possiblewhich could result in loss ofengine power. Have the Engine Control System inspected as soonas possible by an authorized KiaDealer.
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3ESC indicator
(Electronic Stability
Control) (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 light 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.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. If this indicator
stays on in the ESC ON mode, the ESC
may have a malfunction. Take your car to
the authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
Cruise indicator (if equipped)CRUISE indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise control system is enabled.
Cruise SET indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise function switch (COAST/SET or
RES/ACCEL) is ON.
Lights on warning chimeThe lights on warning chime will sound if
the headlight switch is left in the 1st or
2nd position and the driver’s door is
opened.Key reminder warning chimeIf 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.
ESCESC
OFF
CRUISESET
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
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Main control switchMap light
OFFAny ON OFF
Close ON OFF*
2)
ON ( )Any
Map lights operating logicMain control
switch status Door open/
close status
DOOR Open or
Close \bOpen ON Lamp turns ON,
then turns OFF after about 20 minutes*
1)
Open \bClose
ON
ON
Lamp dims gradually over
a 5-second period*
3)
Map light switch
ON (depressed) DOOR (not depressed)
*1) If other door is opened while the light stays off after about 20 minutes, the light stays on
again for about 20 minutes.*2) When a door is unlocked by the transmitter, the light stays on for about 30 seconds as long
as any door is not opened.
When the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position,
the light stays on for about 15 seconds.*3) If the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the light turns off immediately.Map lightThe lights are turned ON or OFF based on the status of the doors, main control switch
and corresponding light switch.
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Main control switch
OFF Any
Close ONOFF*
2)
OFF
ON ( ) Any
Dome lights operating logicMain control
switch status Door open/
close status
DOOR Open or
Close \bOpen ON
ON OFF
OFF
Lamp turns ON,
then turns OFF after about 20 minutes*
1)
Lamp dims
gradually over a 5-second period*
3)
Open \bClose OFF
ON
Dome light switch
ON DOOR OFF
*1) If other door is opened while the light stays off after about 20 minutes, the light stays on
again for about 20 minutes.*2) When a door is unlocked by the transmitter, the light stays on for about 30 seconds as long
as any door is not opened. When the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position,
the light stays on for about 15 seconds.*3) If the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the light turns off immediately.Dome lightThe lights are turned ON or OFF based on the status of the doors, main control switch
and corresponding light switch.
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Dome light - center (if equipped)Dome light - center/rear
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Main control switchTailgate light
OpenON OFF
Close
ON ( ) Any
Tailgate light operating logicMain control
switch status Tailgate open/
close status
DOOR OFF
Open or
Close \bOpen Lamp turns ON,
then turns OFF after about 20 minutes OFF
Close or
Open \bClose OFF
ON
OFF
Tailgate light switch
DOOR OFFTailgate light The lights are turned ON or OFF based on the status of the tailgate, main control
switch and corresponding light switch.
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3Door courtesy lamp
(if equipped)The door courtesy lamp comes ON when
the door is opened to assist entering or
exiting the vehicle. It also serves as a
warning to passing vehicles that the vehi-
cle door is open.
Glove box lampThe glove box lamp comes ON when the
glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must be
ON for the glove box lamp to function.
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Battery saver function The purpose of this feature is to pre-vent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the small light when the driver
removes the ignition key and opens the
driver- side door.
With this feature, the parking lights will be turned off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the ignition key is removed, per-
form the following :
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the
steering column.
Rescue mode functionIf your vehicle has any problem on the
vehicle network system, the headlights
(low beam) and parking lights turn on
automatically with the ignition switch in
the ON position even though the head-
light switch is not turned on. At this time,
the emergency lighting is not turned off
when the headlight switch is turned off.
Lighting controlThe light switch has a Headlight and a
Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the
end of the control lever to one of the fol-
lowing positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Parking light position
(3) Headlight position
LIGHTING
CAUTION
If the rescue mode occurs, haveyour vehicle checked by an autho-rized Kia dealer as soon as possi- ble.
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