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The cruise control system allows you
to program the vehicle to maintain a
constant speed without resting your
foot on the accelerator pedal. This system is designed to function
above approximately 40 km/h (24mph).To set cruise control speed:
1. Push the CRUISE ON/OFF buttonon the steering wheel, to turn the
system on. The CRUISE indicator
light in the instrument cluster will
illuminate. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 40 km/h(24 mph).
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
- Cruise
control
Do not use the cruise control
feature under the following con-ditions:
Heavy or unsteady traffic
Slippery or winding roads
Situations that involve varying speeds
Pay particular attention during the down-hill driving with
cruise control system as the
vehicle speed can be
increased gradually.
WARNING
If the cruise control is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminated)
the cruise control can be
switched on accidentally. Keep
the cruise control system off
(CRUISE indicator light OFF)
when cruise control is not in
use.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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61. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Odometer / Tripmeter
7. Shift position indicator
(Automatic transaxle only)
8. Fuel gauge
9. Trip computer*
* : if equipped
■■ Gasoline (Type A)
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■ Gasoline (Type B)
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2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Odometer / Tripmeter
7. Shift position indicator
(Automatic transaxle only)
8. Fuel gauge
9. Trip computer*
* : if equipped
■■ Diesel (Type A)
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Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the igni-
tion switch is ON.
Do not continue driving with an over-
heated engine. If your vehicle over-
heats, refer to “Overheating” in the
Index.
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NOTICE
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the“H” position, it indicates overheat-ing that may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approx- imate amount of fuel remaining in thefuel tank.
Fuel tank capacity - 55 liters.
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a
low fuel warning light, which will illu-
minate when the fuel level has
dropped to about 8.5 liters. Trip computer (if equipped)
Trip computer is a microcomputer-
controlled driver information gauge
that displays information related to
driving, such as estimated distance
to empty, average speed and driving
time on the LCD.
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Warning lights / audible indi-
cators
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 sys- tem (ABS) warninglight (if equipped)
This light illuminates if the key is
turned to ON and goes off in approx-imately 3 seconds if the system is
operating normally.
If the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS system.
Contact an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.
Electronic brake force
distribution (EBD)system warning light (if equipped)
If two warning lights illumi- nate at the same time
while driving, your vehicle
has a problem with ABSand EBD system.In this case, your ABS system and
regular brake system may not work
normally. Have the vehicle checked
by an Authorized Kia Dealer as soon
as possible.
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
ABS
ABS
WARNING
If the both ABS and Brake warn-
ing lights are ON and stay ON,
your vehicle’s brake system will
not work normally. So you may
experience an unexpected and
dangerous situation during sud-
den braking. In this case, avoidhigh speed driving and abrupt
braking. Have your vehicle
checked by Authorized Kia
Dealer as soon as possible.
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Engine oil pressure warning
This warning light indicates the
engine oil pressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while
driving:
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 immedi-
ately, severe damage could result.
Charging system warning
This warning light indicates a mal-
function 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 gen- erator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a problem exists somewhere in the
electrical charging system. Have
an Authorized Kia Dealer correct
the problem as soon as possible. Safety belt warning
Ty p e A
As a reminder to the driver and pas-
senger, safety belt warning light will
blink for approximately 6 seconds
each time you turn the ignition switchON.
If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON
or if it is unfastened after the key is
ON, the safety belt warning light
blinks for 6 seconds. If the system
does not operate as described, see
an Authorized Kia Dealer for assis-
tance.
Ty p e B
As a reminder to the driver, safety
belt warning light will blink or illumi-
nate for approximately 6 seconds
each time you turn the ignition switchON.
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If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON
or if it is disconnected after the key is
turn ON, the safety belt warning light
will blink or illuminate until the belt is
fastened.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON
and you drive over 9km/h, the safety
belt warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds after the
warning light blinks for approximately
one minute.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is dis-
connected after the key is turn ON
and you drive over 9km/h, the safety
belt warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds.
But, if the driver's lap/shoulder belt is connected and disconnected twice
within 9 seconds after the belt is fas-
tened, the safety belt warning light
and chime will not operate.
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 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.
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Parking brake & brake fluid warning
Parking brake warning
This light is illuminated when the
parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion switch in the START or ON posi-
tion. The warning light should go off
when the parking brake is released.
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 nec-
essary repairs.
To check bulb operation, check
whether the parking brake and brake
fluid warning light illuminates when
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-tion.
Low brake vacuum pressure warn- ing (for diesel, if equipped)
If the brake warning light remains on
after adding brake fluid and the brake
pedal becomes heavier or harder, it
may indicate that the brake vacuum
pump has any problem. Therefore
you should avoid high speed driving
or sudden stop, and you should
depress the brake pedal deeper and
harder than usual in braking. Make
sure to have the brake system
checked and repaired by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
WARNING
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing light on is dangerous. If thebrake warning light remains on,
have the brakes checked and
repaired immediately by an
authorized Kia Dealer.