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Features of your vehicle
Low tire pressure indi-cator / TPMS malfunc-tion indicator
The low tire pressure telltale comes
on for 3 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the "ON" position.
The low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates when one or more of your tires
is significantly underinflated.
The low tire pressure telltale will illu-
minate after it blinks for approximate-
ly one minute when there is a prob-
lem with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
If this occurs, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible.
If the warning light illuminates while
driving, reduce vehicle speed imme-
diately and stop the vehicle. Avoid
hard braking and overcorrecting the
steering wheel. Inflate the tires to the
proper pressure as indicated on the
vehicle’s tire information placard. The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
If you feel any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes grad-
ually and with light force, and slow-
ly move to a safe position off the
road.
Charging system warn-
ing light
This warning light indicates a mal-
function of either the generator or
electrical charging system.
If the warning light illuminates 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.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicator (if equipped)
WARNING - Low tirepressure
Significantly low tire pressure
makes the vehicle unstable and
can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and increased braking
distances.
Continued driving on low pres-
sure tires will cause the tires to
overheat and fail.

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Tailgate open warning
light
This warning light illuminates when
the tailgate is not closed securely
with the ignition switch in any posi-
tion.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the
ignition switch in any position.
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
Without smart key system
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.
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.
With smart key system
If any of the following occurs in a
vehicle equipped with the smart key,
the immobilizer indicator illuminates,
blinks or goes off. When the smart key is in the vehi-
cle, if the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ACC or ON posi-
tion, the indicator will illuminate for
approximately 30 seconds to indi-
cate that you are able to start the
engine. However, when the smart
key is not in the vehicle, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator will blink for
a few seconds to indicate that you
are not be able to start the engine.
If the indicator illuminates only for 2 seconds and goes out when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to ON position with the
smart key in the vehicle, have the
system checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
When the battery is weak, if the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator will blink and
you are not able to start the
engine. However, you are able to
start the engine by inserting the
smart key in the smart key holder.
Also, if the smart key system relat-
ed parts have a problem, the indi-
cator will blink.

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Auto stop indicator (ifequipped)
This indicator will illuminate when the
engine enters the Idle Stop mode of
the ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.
When the automatic starting occurs,
the auto stop indicator on the cluster
will blink for 5 seconds.
For more details, refer to the ISG
(Idle Stop and Go) system in section
5.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When the engine automatically
starts by the ISG system, some
warning lights (ABS, ESP, ESP OFF,
EPS or Parking brake warning
light) may turn on for a few seconds.
This happens because of low battery
voltage. It does not mean the system
is malfunctioning.
Low washer fluid level
warning indicator
This warning light indicates the
washer fluid reservoir is nearly
empty. Refill the washer fluid as soon
as possible.
Low fuel level warninglight
This 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 (if equipped).
Fuel cap open warningindicator
This warning light indicates the fuel
filler cap is not tighten securely.
Always make sure that the fuel filler
cap is tight.

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Malfunction indicator
(MIL) (check enginelight)
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 malfunction has been
detected somewhere in the emission
control system.
This light will also illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, and will go out in a few
seconds after the engine is started. If
it illuminates while driving, or does
not illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position,
take your vehicle to the nearest
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue
to be drivable, but have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer
promptly.
ESC (Electronic StabilityControl) indicator (if equipped)
The ESC indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned
ON, but should go off after approxi-
mately 3 seconds. When the ESC is
on, it monitors the driving conditions
and under normal driving conditions,
the ESC indicator will remain off.
When a slippery or low traction con-
dition is encountered, the ESC will
operate, and the ESC indicator will
blink to indicate the ESC is operat-
ing.
If this indicator illuminates and stays
on, the ESC may have malfunc-
tioned. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
CAUTION - MIL illumination
Prolonged driving with the
Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Lightilluminated may cause dam-age to the emission controlsystems which could effectdrivability and/or fuel econo-my.
If the Emission Control System Malfunction IndicatorLight illuminates, potentialcatalytic converter damage ispossible. This could result inloss of engine power. Have theEngine Control Systeminspected as soon as possibleby an authorized Kia dealer.

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KEY OUT indicator
(if equipped)
When the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ACC or ON position,
if any door is open, the system
checks for the smart key. If the smart
key is not in the vehicle, the indicator
will blink, and if all doors are closed,
the chime will also sound for about 5
seconds. The indicator will go off
while the vehicle is moving. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle or insert it in
the smart key holder.
EPS (Electronic PowerSteering) system warn-ing light
This indicator light comes on after
the ignition key is turned to the ON
position and then it will go out.
This light also comes on when the
EPS has some problems. If it comes
on while driving, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Key reminder warning chime (if equipped)
If 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. The
chime sounds until the key is
removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed.
LCD display warning (if equipped)
Key is not in vehicle
If the smart key is not in the vehicle
and if any door is opened or closed
with the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton in the ACC, ON, or START posi-
tion, the warning illuminates on the
LCD display. Also, the chime sounds
for 5 seconds when the smart key is
not in the vehicle and the door is
closed.
Always have the smart key with you.
Key is not detected
If the smart key is not in the vehicle
or is not detected and you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button, the
warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for 10 seconds. Also, the immo-
bilizer indicator and the key holder
light blinks for 10 seconds.
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Low key battery
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
turns to the OFF position when the
smart key in the vehicle discharges,
the warning illuminates on the LCD
display for about 10 seconds. Also,
the warning chime sounds once.
Replace the battery with a new one.
Press brake pedal to start engine
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
turns to the ACC position twice by
pressing the button repeatedly with-
out depressing the brake pedal, the
warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for about 10 seconds to indicate
that you should depress the brake
pedal to start the engine.Press clutch pedal to start engine
(if equipped)
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
turns to the ACC position twice by
pressing the button repeatedly with-
out depressing the clutch pedal, the
warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for about 10 seconds to indicate
that you should depress the clutch
pedal to start the engine.
Shift to "P" position
If you try to turn off the engine with-
out the shift lever in the P (Park)
position, the ENGINE START/STOP
button will turn to the ACC position. If
the button is pressed once more it
will turn to the ON position. The
warning illuminates on the LCD dis-
play for about 10 seconds to indicate
that you should press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position to turn
off the engine.
Also, the warning chime sounds for
about 10 seconds. (if equipped)Remove key
When you turn off the engine with
the smart key in the smart key hold-
er, the warning illuminates on the
LCD display for about 10 seconds.
Also, the smart key holder light blinks
for about 10 seconds.
To remove the smart key push the
smart key once and pull it out from
the smart key holder.
Insert key
If you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while "Key is
not detected" illuminates on the LCD
display, the warning “Insert key” illu-
minates for about 10 seconds. Also,
the immobilizer indicator and the key
holder light blinks for about 10 sec-
onds.

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Press start button again
If you can not operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button when there is a
problem with the ENGINE
START/STOP button system, the
warning illuminates for 10 seconds
and the chime sounds continuously
to indicate that you could start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once more.
The chime will stop if the ENGINE
START/STOP button system works
normally or the theft alarm system is
armed.
If the warning illuminates each time
you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, take your vehi-
cle to an authorized Kia dealer and
have the system checked. Shift to "P" or "N" to start engine
If you try to start the engine with the
shift lever not in the P(Park) or
N(Neutral) position, the warning illu-
minates for about 10 seconds on the
LCD display.
You can also start the engine with
the shift lever in the N(Neutral) posi-
tion, but for your safety start the
engine with the shift lever in the
P(Park) position.
Press start button while turn steering
If the steering wheel does not unlock
normally when the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed, the
warning illuminates for 10 seconds
on the LCD display. Also, the warning
chime sounds once and the ENGINE
START/STOP button light blinks for
10 seconds.
When you are warned, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button while
turning the steering wheel right and
left.Steering wheel unlocked (if equipped)
If the steering wheel does not lock
normally when the ENGINE
START/STOP button turns to the
OFF position, the warning illumi-
nates for 10 minutes on the LCD dis-
play. If locks when the door is opened
or when you pull out the smart key
from the smart key holder.
Check steering wheel lock
If the steering wheel does not lock
normally when the ENGINE
START/STOP button turns to the
OFF position, the warning illumi-
nates for 10 seconds on the LCD dis-
play. Also, the warning chime sounds
for 3 seconds and the ENGINE
START/STOP button light blinks for
10 seconds.
Low tire pressure (if equipped)
If one or more of your tires is signifi-
cantly under-inflated when the igni-
tion key is turned to the "ON" posi-
tion, the warning illuminates for 10
seconds on the LCD display.

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Headlamp escort (if equipped)
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or OFF position with the head-
lights ON, the headlights remain on
for about 20 minutes. However, if the
driver’s door is opened and closed,
the headlights are turned off after 30
seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter (or smart key) twice or turning
the light switch to the OFF or Auto
position. However, if you turn the light
switch to the Auto position when it is
dark outside, the headlights will not
be turned off immediately.
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is toprevent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the parking lights when
the driver removes the ignition key
and opens the driver-side door (in
that order).
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driv-
er parks on the side of the road at
night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on
when the ignition key is removed,
perform 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.
Daytime running light
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 turns OFF when:
1. The headlight are ON.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. Engine stops.
4. The turn signal light is ON.
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