2018 KIA CARENS RHD service indicator

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Auto stop indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator will illuminate when the engine enters the Idle Stop mode ofthe 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 chapter 6.
✽✽ NOTICE
When the engine automatically starts
by the ISG system, some warning
lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or
Parking brake warning light) may
turn on for a few seconds.
This happens because of the low bat-
tery voltage. It does not mean the
system is malfunctioning.
Immobiliser Indicator Light (Without Smart Key) (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the vehicle detects the immobiliser in your key properly
whilst the ignition switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with the immobiliser system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by a professional work-
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service part-
ner.
Immobiliser Indicator
Light (With Smart Key) (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates for up
to 30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly
whilst the Engine Start/Stop Button
is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- At this time, you can not start theengine.

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This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
When the vehicle can not detectthe smart key which is in the vehi-
cle whilst the Engine Start/StopButton is ON.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by a professional work-
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service part-
ner.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery of the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
“Starting the Engine” in chapter 6).
When there is a malfunction with the immobiliser system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by a professional work-
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service part-
ner.Turn Signal Indicator
Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you turn the turn signal light on.
If any of the following occurs, there
may a malfunction with the turn signal
system. In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by a professional work-
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner. - The indicator light does not blinkbut illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi- nate at all.
Low Beam Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on.
High Beam IndicatorLight
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlightsare on.

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Front Fog Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the front fog lights are on.
Rear Fog Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the rear fog lights are on.
Glow Indicator Light(Diesel Engine)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the engine is being preheat- ed with the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button in the ONposition.
- The engine can be started afterthe glow indicator light goes off.
- The illumination time varies with the engine coolant temperature,
air temperature, and battery con-dition.
If the indicator light remains on or
blinks after the engine has warmed
up or whilst driving, there may a mal-function with the engine preheatingsystem.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
✽✽ NOTICE - Engine Preheating
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after the preheating is com-
pleted, set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the
LOCK or OFF position for 10 sec-
onds and then to the ON position in
order to preheat the engine again.

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Additional instructions
(messages)
When the Smart Parking Assist
System is operating, a message
("Manually control steering wheel",
"Reduce speed") may appear
regardless of the parking order. The messages will appear according
to the circumstances. Follow the
instructions provided whilst parking
your vehicle with the Smart ParkingAssist System.✽✽NOTICE
In the below conditions the system
will be cancelled. Park your vehicle
manually.
1. Search for parking space - When the ABS/ESC is activated
- When the vehicle speed is over40km/h (24.8mph)
- When you press the Smart Parking Assist System button
(the front and rear Parking
Assist System operates)
- When you shift the shift lever to R (Reverse)
2. Steering wheel control - When the ABS/ESC is activated
- When the vehicle speed is over7km/h (4.3 mph)
- When you press the Smart Parking Assist System button
(the front and rear Parking
Assist System operates)
- When you shift the shift lever to D (Drive) before entering the
parking space
- When you hold the steering wheel firmlySystem malfunction
If there is a problem with the sys- tem, when the system is turned on,
the above message will appear.
Also, the indicator on the buttonwill not light up and a beep sound
will be heard 3 times.
If there is a problem with only the Smart Parking Assist System, the
Parking Assist System will operate
after 2 seconds.
If you notice any problem, have the
system checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit
an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
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Driving your vehicle
For smooth operation, depress thebrake pedal when shifting from N(Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.Transaxle ranges
The indicator lights in the instrument
cluster displays the shift lever posi-
tion when the ignition switch is in theON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park). This
position locks the transaxle and pre-
vents the front wheels from rotating.
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position; then set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine
off. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if
these precautions are not fol-
lowed in the order identified.
Do not use the engine brake (shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slip-
pery roads.
The vehicle may slip causing an accident.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not acceleratethe engine in R (Reverse) orany forward gear position withthe brakes on.
When stopped on an upgrade, do not hold the vehicle sta-tionary with engine power.Use the service brake or theparking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R(Reverse) when the engine isabove idle speed.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) whilst the vehicle is in motion will
cause the drive wheels to lock
which will cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) posi- tion in place of the parking
brake. Always make sure the
shift lever is latched in the P
(Park) position and set the
parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattend- ed in a vehicle.

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R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward. N (Neutral)
The wheels and transaxle are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakesare applied.
- Parking in N (Neutral) gear
Follow below steps when parking
and you want the vehicle to movewhen pushed.
1.After parking your vehicle, step on
the brake pedal and move the shift
lever to [P] with the ignition button in
[ON] or whilst the engine is running.
2.If the parking brake is applied unlock the parking brake.
- For EPB (Electronic ParkingBrake) equipped vehicles, push
the brake pedal with the ignition
button in [ON] or whilst the
engine is running to disengage
the parking brake. If [AUTOHOLD] function is used whilst
driving (If [AUTO HOLD] indicator
is on in the cluster), press [AUTO
HOLD] switch and [AUTO HOLD]
function should be turn off.
3.Whilst pressing the brake pedal, turn the ignition button [OFF].
- For smart key equipped vehicles,the ignition switch can be moved
to [OFF] only when the shift leveris in [P].
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage the transaxle if you shift into R(Reverse) whilst the vehicle is inmotion, except as explained in “Rocking the vehicle”, in thismanual.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damagedif you shift into P (Park) whilstthe vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever in N (Neutral).
The engine brake will not work and lead to an accident.

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Driving your vehicle
The Dual Clutch Transmission givesthe driving feel of a manual transmis-
sion, yet provides the ease of a fully
automatic transmission. Unlike a tra-
ditional automatic transmission, the
gear shifting can be felt (and heard)
on the dual clutch transmission
- Think of it as an automaticallyshifting manual transmission.
- Shift into Drive range and get fully automatic shifting, similar to a con-
ventional automatic transmission.
Dual clutch transmission adopts dry-type dual clutch, which is dif-
ferent from torque converter of
automatic transmission, and
shows better acceleration perform-
ance during driving. But, initial
launch might be little bit slower
than Automatic Transmission. The dry-type clutch transfers torque
and provides a direct driving feeling
which may feel different from a con-
ventional automatic transmission
with a torque converter. This may be
more noticeable when starting from
a stop or low vehicle speed.
When rapidly accelerating at low vehicle speed, engine could rev at
high rpm depending on vehicle
drive condition.
For smooth launch uphill, press down the accelerator pedalsmoothly depending on the current
conditions.
If you release your foot from the accelerator pedal at low vehicle
speed, you may feel strong engine
brake, which is similar to manual
transmission.
When driving downhill, you may use Sports Mode and press the
paddle shifters to downshift to a
lower gear in order to control your
speed without using the brake
pedal excessively. When you turn the engine on and
off, you may hear clicking soundsas the system goes through a self
test. This is a normal sound for the
Dual Clutch Transmission.
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Do not use engine braking(shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slip-
pery roads. The vehicle mayslip causing an accident.
WARNING
Due to transmission failure, the
vehicle may not move and the
position indicator (D, R) will
blink on the cluster. In this case,
have the system checked by a
professional workshop. Kia rec-ommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.

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CAUTION
To hold the vehicle on a hill
use the foot brake or the park-ing brake. If the vehicle is heldby applying the acceleratorpedal on a hill the clutch and transmission will be overheat-ed resulting in damage.
At this time, a warning mes-sage ("Steep grade! Pressbrake pedal") will appear on the LCD display and you mayfeel a vibration.
If the clutch becomes over- heated by excessive use of theclutch to hold on a hill, you may notice a shudder feelingand a blinking display on theinstrument cluster. When this occurs, the clutch is disableduntil the clutch cools to normaltemperatures. If this occurs, pull over to a safe location,shift into P (Park) and apply thefoot brake for a few minutes.
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If the LCD warning is active, the foot brake must be applied.
Ignoring the warnings can lead to damage to the trans-mission.
If the display continues to blink, for your safety, contact a pro-fessional workshop. Kia recom-mends to visit an authorisedKia dealer/service partner.
Under certain conditions such as repeated launch on steepgrades, the clutch in the trans-mission could overheat. Whenthe clutch is overheated, the
safe protection modeengages. If the safe protectionmode engages, the gear posi-tion indicator on the cluster blinks with a chime sound.
At this time, a warning message("Transmission temp. is high!Stop safely", "Trans Cooling.Remain parked for 00 min.") willappear on the LCD display and driving may not be smooth.
(Continued)(Continued)If you ignore this warning, thedriving condition may becomeworse. To return the normal driving condition, stop thevehicle and apply the footbrake for a few minutes before driving off.
Repetitive kick downs may lead to overheating of thetransmission. This will lead tochange in the vehicle speed shift pattern, and illuminatesome warning message.
To return the normal drivingcondition, refrain from kickdown speed changes. Whenthe warning message illumi- nates, park the vehicle at asafe location.
Gear shifts may be more noticeable than a convention-al automatic transmission.This is a normal characteristic of this type of dual clutchtransmission.
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