2009 KIA Sportage warning

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Speedometer The speedometer indicates the for-
ward speed of the vehicle.Tachometer The tachometer indicates the
approximate number of engine revo-
lutions per minute (rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the cor-
rect shift points and to prevent lug-
ging and/or over-revving the engine.
The tachometer pointer may move
slightly when the ignition switch is in
ACC or ON position with the engine
OFF. This movement is normal and
will not affect the accuracy of the
tachometer once the engine is run-
ning.✽ ✽

NOTICEDo not operate the engine within the
tachometer's RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine dam-
age.
Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the approx-
imate amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank. The fuel tank capacity is
given in section 8. The fuel gauge is
supplemented by a low fuel warning
light, which will illuminate when the
fuel tank is near 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.
GAUGES
WARNING
- Fuel gauge
Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain addi-
tional 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 very low fuel level. If you run out of fuel,it could case the engine to mis-fire and result in excessive load-ing of the catalytic converter.

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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.
Engine temperature
warning lightThe warning light indicates the tem-
perature of the engine coolant when
the ignition switch is ON.
The warning light illuminates if the
temperature of the engine coolant is
very hot above normal range.
Do not continue driving with an over-
heated engine. If your vehicle over-
heats, refer to "Overheating" in the
index.✽ ✽NOTICEIf the engine temperature warning
light illuminates, it indicates over-
heating that may damage the
engine.
Anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS) warning
light (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 ABS
and EBD system.
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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.
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.✽ ✽

NOTICEIf 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.
WARNING
- Brake indica-
tors
If the both ABS and Brake warn-
ing lights are ON and stay ON,
your vehicle’s brake system will
not work normally. You may
experience an unexpected and
dangerous situation during sud-
den braking. In this case, avoid
high speed driving and abrupt
braking. Have your vehicle
checked by Authorized Kia
Dealer as soon as possible.

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Safety belt warning If the driver's safety belt is not fas-
tened when the key is turned ON or
if it is unfastened after the key is
turned ON, the safety belt warning
light blinks until the belt fastened.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.
At this time, you can start the engine.
The light goes out after the engine is
running. In case this light goes out
before you start the engine, you must
turn to the LOCK position and restart
the engine.
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.
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 warningIf 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 safelocation and stop your vehicle.

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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.
Rear hatch open
warning (if equipped)This warning light comes on when
the rear hatch/window is not closed
securely.Low fuel level
warningThis warning light indicates the fuel
tank is nearly empty. The warning
light will come on when the fuel level
has dropped to about 9~10 liters
(2.4~2.6 gallons). Refuel as soon as
possible.Door ajar warningThis 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.Front fog light indica-
tor (if equipped) This light comes on when the front
fog lights are ON.
WARNING
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing light on is dangerous. If the
brake warning light remains on,
have the brakes checked and
repaired immediately by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.

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Malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) (check
engine light)This indicator light is part of the
Engine Control System which moni-
tors various emission control system
components. If this light illuminates
while driving, it indicates 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.✽ ✽

NOTICEA 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.
Air bag warning
(if equipped) This warning light will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time
you turn the ignition switch to 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.
CAUTION -
Check engine
light
Prolonged driving with the
Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Light ( ) illuminated may causedamage to the emission con-trol systems which couldeffect drivability and/or fueleconomy.
If the
Emission
Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) begins to flash ON andOFF, potential catalytic con-verter damage is possiblewhich could result in loss ofengine power. Have the EngineControl System inspected assoon as possible by an autho-rized Kia Dealer.

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Low washer fluid level
warning indicator
(If equipped) This warning light indicates the
washer fluid reservoir is near empty.
Refill the washer fluid as soon as
possible.
4WD system warning
(if equipped) When the key is turned to the “ON”
position, the 4WD system warning
light will come on and then go off in a
few seconds.
4WD LOCK indicator
light (if equipped) 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 dry road sur-
face, wet pavement, snow-covered
roads and/or off-road. 4WD LOCK
indicator light is turned off by push-
ing the button once again
CAUTION
If the 4WD system warning light ()
blinks, this indicates that
there is a malfunction in the 4WD system. If this occurs, haveyour vehicle checked by anAuthorized Kia Dealer as soonas possible.
4WD
LOCK
CAUTION
Do not use 4WD LOCK mode on
dry paved roads or highway, itcan cause noise, vibration ordamage of 4WD related parts.

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Safety belt warning chime 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
is ON, the safety belt warning chime
will sound for approximately 6 sec-
onds. At this time, if the safety belt is
fastened, the chime will stop at once.Parking start warning chimeIf you drive over 10 km/h (6.2 mph)
with the parking brake applied, the
parking start warning chime will
sound.Key reminder warning chimeIf the driver’s door is opened while
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.