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In this case, we recommend you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer as soon as possi‐
ble.
WARNING
nElectronic Brake force Distri‐bution (EBD) System WarningLight
When both ABS and Parking Brake &Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on,the brake system will not work nor‐mally and you may experience anunexpected and dangerous situationduring sudden braking.In this case, avoid high speed drivingand abrupt braking.We recommend you have the vehicleinspected by an authorized Kia deal‐er as soon as possible.
Electronic power steering
(EPS) warning light (if
equipped)
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.- It remains on until the engine is started.
• When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
Malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL)
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.- It remains on until the engine is started.
• When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
nMalfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indica‐tor Lamp (MIL) on may cause dam‐age to the emission control systemswhich could effect drivability and/orfuel economy.
CAUTION
nGasoline Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL) illuminates, potential catalyticconverter damage is possible whichcould result in loss of engine power.In this case, we recommend that youhave the vehicle inspected by an au‐thorized Kia dealer as soon as possi‐ble.
Charging system warning
light
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.

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- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
• When there is a malfunction with ei‐ ther the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either thealternator or electrical charging sys‐tem:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the elec‐
trical charging system.
In every case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.
Engine oil pressure
warning light
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.- It remains on until the engine is started.
• When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details,
refer to L

CAUTION
nLow Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Levelwarning light on or with the fuel lev‐el below L

- The overspeed warning chime alsosound for approximately 5 sec‐
onds.
Autonomous emergency
braking (AEB) warning
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illumi‐nates:
• When there is a malfunction with the AEB.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐ thorized Kia dealer.
Master warning light
This indicator light illumi‐nates:
• When there is a malfunc‐ tion on the pre-safe seat belt, elec‐
tronic control suspension, or ad‐ vanced smart cruise control or other
systems etc. To identify the details
of the warning, look at the LCD dis‐
play.
Electronic parking brake
(EPB) warning light (if
equipped)
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
nElectronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Light
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Light may illuminates when
the Electronic Stability control (ESC)
Indicator Light comes on to indicates
that the ESC is not working properly
(This does not indicate malfunction
of the EPB).
&1#Adaptive front lighting
system (AFLS) warning
light (if equipped)
This warning light blinks:
• When there is a malfunction with the AFLS.
If there is a malfunction with the AFLS:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and restart the engine. If the warning light remains
on, we recommend that you have
the vehicle inspected by an author‐
ized Kia dealer.
AFLS
Indicator lights
Charging cable
connection indicator
(Plug-in Hybrid)
This indicator illuminates in red when the charging cable is connec‐
ted.
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PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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The parking assist system assists the
driver during movement of the vehicle by chiming if any object is sensed with‐
in the distance of 100 cm (39 in.) in
front and 120 cm (47 in.) behind the vehicle.
This system is a supplemental system
and it is not intended to nor does it re‐
place the need for extreme care and attention of the driver.
The sensing range and objects detecta‐
ble by the sensors (
) are limited.
Whenever moving pay as much atten‐
tion to what is in front and behind of you as you would in a vehicle without a
parking assist system.
WARNING
The parking assist system shouldonly be considered as a supplemen‐tary function. The driver must checkthe front and rear view. The opera‐tional function of the parking assistsystem can be affected by manyfactors and conditions of the sur‐roundings, so the responsibility restsalways with the driver.
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• This system activates when the parking assist system button is
pressed with the ignition switch ON.
• The indicator of the parking assist system button turns on automatical‐
ly and activates the parking assist
system when you shift the gear to
the R (Reverse) position. It will turn
off automatically when you drive above 30 km/h (18.6 mph) (If SPAS
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Type of warning indicator and sound
: with warning sound
Distance from object
Warning indicator
Warning soundWhen drivingforwardWhen drivingrearward
100 cm~61 cm Front
- Buzzer beeps intermittently
120 cm~61 cm Rear -
Buzzer beeps intermittently
60 cm~31 cm Front
Buzzer beeps frequently
Rear - Buzzer beeps frequently
30 cm Front
Buzzer sounds continuously
Rear - Buzzer sounds continuously
NOTICE
•The actual warning sound and indicator may differ from the illustration according to objects or sensor status.
•Do not wash the vehicle's sensor with high pressure water.

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NOTICE
1.The warning may not sound se‐
quentially depending on the
speed and shapes of the objects
detected.
2.The parking assist system may
malfunction if the vehicle bump‐
er height or sensor installation
has been modified. Any non-fac‐
tory installed equipment or ac‐
cessories may also interfere
with the sensor performance.
3.Sensor may not recognize ob‐
jects less than 30 cm from the
sensor, or it may sense an incor‐
rect distance. Use with caution.
4.When the sensor is frozen or
stained with snow or water, the
sensor may be inoperative until
the stains are removed using a
soft cloth.
5.Do not push, scratch or strike
the sensor with any hard objects
that could damage the surface
of the sensor. Sensor damage
could occur.
NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of the
sensors, it can not detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
or objects located between sensors
may not be detected.
Always visually check in front and
behind the vehicle when driving. Be
sure to inform any drivers in the ve‐
hicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the systems
capabilities and limitations.
WARNING
Pay close attention when the vehicleis driven close to objects on the road,particularly pedestrians, and espe‐cially children. Be aware that someobjects may not be detected by thesensors, due to the objects distance,size or material, all of which can lim‐it the effectiveness of the sensor.Always perform a visual inspection
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to make sure the vehicle is clear ofall obstructions before moving thevehicle in any direction.
Self-diagnosis
When you shift the gear to the R (Re‐
verse) position and if one or more of the below occurs you may have a mal‐
function in the rear parking assist sys‐
tem. • You don't hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds inter‐mittently.
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is displayed (if equipped).
If this occurs, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
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WARNING
•The Smart Parking Assist Systemshould only be considered as asupplementary function. The driv‐er must check the front and rearview for objects. The operationalfunction of the Smart Parking As‐sist System can be affected bymany factors and conditions of thesurroundings, so the responsibilityrests always with the driver.
•The system may not operate nor‐mally if the vehicle needs wheelalignment adjustment. Have thevehicle checked by an authorizedKia dealer.
•If you use a different tire or wheelsize rather than the size recom‐mended by the Kia dealer, the sys‐tem may not work properly. Al‐ways use the same size tire andwheel.
•If you use additional frame on thelicense plate, SPAS may generateabnormal warning sound.
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The system will help park the vehicle in
the middle or back of a parked vehicle. Use the system when all the below
conditions are met. • When the parking space is a straight line
• When parallel parking or reverse (per‐ pendicular) parking is required
• When there is a parked vehicle
• When there is enough space to move the vehicle
Non-operating condition
Never use the Smart Parking Assist
System in the below conditions. • Curved parking space
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