2017 KIA PICANTO Owners Manual

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ACC(Accessory)
 With manual transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
when the button is in the OFF positionwithout depressing the clutch pedal.
 With automatic transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and electri-
cal accessories are operational.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the button is turned off automatically to
prevent battery discharge.
ON
 With manual transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
when the button is in the ACC positionwithout depressing the clutch pedal.
 With automatic transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not leave
the ENGINE START/STOP button in the
ON position for a long time. The battery
may discharge, because the engine is
not running.
Orange indicatorGreen indicator
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the engine(START/RUN) or vehicle power
(ON), only when the vehicle is not inmotion. In an emergency situationwhile the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and
to the ACC position by pressing theengine start/stop button for morethan 2 seconds or 3 times succes-
sively within 3 seconds. If the vehi- cle is still moving, you can restartthe engine without depressing thebrake pedal by pressing the engine
start/stop button with the shift leverin the N (Neutral) position.

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START/RUN
 With manual transaxle
To start the engine, depress the clutch
pedal and brake pedal, then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
 With automatic transaxle
To start the engine, depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift lever
in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position.
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NOTICE
If you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without depressing the clutch
pedal for manual transaxle vehicles or
without depressing the brake pedal for
automatic transaxle vehicles, the engine
will not start and the engine start/stop
button changes as follow:
OFF ➔
➔
ACC ➔➔
ON ➔➔
OFF or ACC ✽
✽

NOTICE
If you leave the ENGINE START/ STOP
button in the ACC or ON position for a
long time, the battery will discharge.
WARNING
Never press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the
vehicle is in motion. This wouldresult in loss of directional con-
trol and braking function, whichcould cause an accident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the
driver's seat, always make sure
the shift lever is engaged in P
(Park), set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if theseprecautions are not taken.
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Never reach for the ENGINESTART/STOP button or any other
controls through the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in the area could
cause loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily
injury or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver's seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to anaccident.
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NOTICE - Kick down mecha- nism (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with a kick
down mechanism in the accelerator
pedal, it prevents you from driving at
full throttle unintentionally by making
the driver require increased effort to
depress the accelerator pedal. However,
if you depress the pedal more than
approximately 80%, the vehicle can be
at full throttle and the accelerator pedal
will be easier to depress. This is not a
malfunction but a normal condition.
Starting the engine with an igni-
tion key (if equipped)
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
It should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
4. Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots,etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake, accelera-
tor pedal, and clutch (if equipped).
Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. The
vehicle can move and lead to anaccident.
Wait until the engine rpm is normal. The vehicle may suddenly move ifthe brake padel is released whenthe rpm is high.CAUTION
If the engine stalls while the vehicle
is in motion, do not attempt to move
the shift lever to the P (Park) posi- tion. If traffic and road conditionspermit, you may put the shift lever inthe N (Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and turn theignition switch to the START position in an attempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds. If the
engine stalls or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-engag-ing the starter. Improper use of the starter may damage it.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the START position with theengine running. It may damagethe starter.

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Starting the engine with a smart
key (if equipped)
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NOTICE - Kick down mecha- nism (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with a kick
down mechanism in the accelerator
pedal, it prevents you from driving at
full throttle unintentionally by making
the driver require increased effort to
depress the accelerator pedal. However,
if you depress the pedal more than
approximately 80%, the vehicle can be
at full throttle and the accelerator pedal
will be easier to depress. This is not a
malfunction but a normal condition.
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while starting the engine.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP but- ton.
It should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
5. Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
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WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, etc.) may interfere with
your ability to use the brake andaccelerator pedal.
Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal depressed. The
vehicle can move and lead to anaccident.
Wait until the engine rpm is nor- mal. The vehicle may suddenly
move if the brake padel isreleased when the rpm is high.
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and road conditions permit,you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicleis still moving and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button in an attempt to restart the engine.

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Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,if it is far away from you, the engine
may not start.
When the ENGINE START/STOP but- ton is in the ACC position or above, if
any door is opened, the system checks
for the smart key. If the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the “ ”or “KEY OUT”
indicator will blink. And if all doors are
closed, the chime will sound for 5 sec-
onds. The warning will turn off while
the vehicle is moving. Always have the
smart key with you.
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NOTICE
 If the battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start
the engine by pressing the engine
start/stop button with the smart key.
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 When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you
can't start the engine normally.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If it
is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 seconds
while it is in the ACC position. The
engine can start without depressing
the brake pedal. But for your safety
always depress the brake pedal before
starting the engine.
CAUTION
Do not press the ENGINE START/
STOP button for more than 10 sec-
onds except when the stop lamp fuse is blown.WARNING
The engine will start by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button, only
when the smart key is in the vehicle.
Never allow children or any person
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton or related parts.
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LPG system operation
The LPG system engine starts on gaso-
line (gasoline fuel indicator on) if there is enough gasoline and if the gasoline fuel
system is operating normally regardless
of the GSL switch condition.
If the GSL switch is turned off, the gasoline fuel indicator will blink 3 times
and will turn off after the systemchanges to LPG fuel.
If the GSL switch is on (switch pressed), the system will operate ongasoline and the gasoline fuel indicator
will turn on. It is recommended to use gasoline only
when you start the engine and when
LPG is empty.
The engine starts with LPG when gasoline is empty or when there is a
problem with the gasoline fuel system. LPG engine start conditions When gasoline is empty or when there is
a problem with the gasoline fuel system.
(GSL switch off)
LPG SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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CAUTION
While driving, a thud sound may be
heard when LPG mode is activated. Do not panic!. This is normal due toLPG solenoid valve being activated
located on the multivalve assemblyof LPG tank and engine room area.

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Gasoline fuel indicator The gasoline fuel indicator illuminates or
blinks in the following situation.
Illuminates when driving on gasolineregardless of GSL switch condition.
The GSL switch is turned off, the gaso- line fuel indicator will blink 3 times and
will turn off after the system changes to
LPG fuel. Even though LPG fuel is
selected (GSL switch turned off), thegasoline fuel indicator will be on until
the system changes to LPG fuel. In
cold weather, it may take several min-utes to change from gasoline fuel toLPG fuel. Fuel conversion
Automatically converts from gasoline
to LPG
1. With the GSL switch off (switch not pressed) and starting the engine on
gasoline, it will convert from gasoline to
LPG if the following conditions are met.
After some time starting the engine on gasoline with the GSL switch off
(switch not pressed)
When LPG pressure is above certain level.
When LPG fuel system is operating normally.
When the amount of LPG is above cer- tain level.
2. Driving on gasoline with the GSL switch on and gasoline below a certain
level, it will convert from gasoline to
LPG if the following conditions are met.
After some time starting the engine on gasoline with the GSL switch off
(switch not pressed).
When LPG pressure is above certain level.
When LPG fuel system is operating normally.
When the amount of LPG is above cer- tain level. Automatically converts from LPG to gasoline
1. With LPG nearly empty, it will convert
from LPG to gasoline if the following conditions are met.
After some time starting the engine.
When gasoline fuel system is operat- ing normally.
When the amount of gasoline is above certain level.
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Manually converts from gasoline to LPG
1. When the GSL switch is turned off
(switch not pressed), while driving with
the GSL switch on (switch pressed), it
will convert to from gasoline to LPG if
the following conditions are met.
After some time starting the engine on gasoline.
When LPG pressure is above certain level.
When LPG fuel system is operating normally.
When the amount of LPG is above cer- tain level. Manually converts from LPG to gasoline
1. When GSL switch is turned on (switch
pressed) while driving on LPG with the
GSL switch off (switch not pressed), it
will convert from LPG to gasoline if the
following conditions are met.
After some time starting the engine.
When gasoline fuel system is operat- ing normally.
When the amount of gasoline is above certain level.
To refill LPG
1. Turn off the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull up thefuel filler lid opener.
3. Pull the fuel filler lid (1) out to fully open.
4. Refill your vehicle with LPG. While refill- ing, do not refill your tank over 80%.
Your vehicle automatically blocks the fuel if it is refilled 80%. But in any
case, you have refilled over 80%, werecommend that the system be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
5. Close the LPG cap and fuel filler lid. Make sure it is securely closed.
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