2018 KIA CARENS RHD engine

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Overspeed Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light blinks:
When you drive the vehicle more than 120 km/h.
- This is to prevent you from drivingyour vehicle with overspeed.
- The overspeed warning chime also sound for approximately 5
seconds.
Washer Fluid Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
In this case, you should refill the
washer fluid.
Master Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light informs the driv- er the following situations
- Low washer fluid (if equipped)
- TPMS (if equipped)
- Service reminder
The Master Warning Light illuminates
when more than one of the above
warning situations occur.
If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned off.
Icy Road Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light blinks 10 times and
then illuminates, and also warning
chime sounds 3 times:
When the temperature on the Outside Temperature Gauge is
below approximately 4 O
C (39.2 O
F)
with the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop button in the ON position.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the icy road warning light appears
whilst driving, you should drive
more attentively and safely refrain-
ing from over-speeding, rapid accel-
eration, sudden braking or sharp
turning, etc.
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Indicator Lights
Electronic StabilityControl (ESC) Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
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:
Whilst the ESC is operating.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 6.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When you deactivate the ESC sys- tem by pressing the ESC OFF but- ton.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 6.
ECO Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When you activate the active ECO
system by pressing the ACTIVE ECO
button.
For more details, refer to “Active
ECO System” in chapter 6.
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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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This system will activate whenbacking up with the ignition switch ON.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed
over 5 km/h (3 mph), the system
may not be activated correctly.
The sensing distance whilst the rear parking assist system is in
operation is approximately 120 cm(47 in.).
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.
Types of warning sound
When an object is 120 cm to 61 cm(47 in. to 23.6 in.) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps intermittently
When an object is 60 cm to 31 cm (23.6 in. to 12.2 in.) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps more fre-quently
When an object is within 30 cm (11.8 in.) of the rear bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously.
Type of the warning indicator
(if equipped)
* 1
: It indicates the range of sensed
object by each sensor. (Left,
Centre, Right)
❈ In case the object is between or
close to the sensors, the indicator
could be different. Non-operational conditions of rear parking assist system The rear parking assist system
may not operate properly when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It
will operate normally when the moisture has been cleared.)
2. The sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Driving on uneven road surfaces (unpaved roads, gravel, bumps,
gradient).
4. Objects generating excessive noise (vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes)
are within range of the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are within range of the
sensor.
7. Trailer towing.
Distance from objectWarning indicator
Type AType B
61cm ~ 120 cm
(24 in. ~ 47 in.)
31cm ~ 60 cm
(12.2 in. ~ 23.6 in.)
Less than 30 cm (11.8 in.)
* 1
* 1
* 1

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Non-operational conditions of parking assist system
Parking assist system may notoperate normally when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally when mois-
ture melts.)
2. Sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Sensor is stained with foreign mat- ter such as snow or water.
(Sensing range will return to nor-
mal when removed.)
4.The parking assist button is off.
There is a possibility of parking assist system malfunction when:
1. Driving on uneven road surfaces such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
2. Objects generating excessive noise such as vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes
can interfere with the sensor.
3. Heavy rain or water spray.
4. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones present near the sensor.
5. Sensor is covered with snow.
Detecting range may decrease when:
1. Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.
2. Undetectable objects smaller than 1 m and narrower than 14 cm in
diameter.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2. Objects, which tend to absorb sen- sor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.

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A trash can or obstacle near
Heavy wind
Wheel changed to an unauthorised
size
A problem with the wheel alignment
Next to a garden or bush
A accessory installed on the detec- tive area the of sensors (such as
number plate holder)
Vehicle leaned severely to one side
Strong sunlight or very cold weather
Ultrasonic interference other vehi- cle's. Such as horn sounds of other
vehicles, motorcycle's engine noise,
air brake noise of heavy vehicles
and with the other vehicle's parking
assist system working.
WARNING
Do not use the Smart Parking
Assist System in the following
conditions for unexpected
results may occur and cause aserious accident.
1. Parking on inclines
The driver must apply the accel- erator and brake pedal when
parking on inclines. If the driver
is unfamiliar with applying the
accelerator and brake pedal, a
vehicle accident may occur. (Continued)
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2. Parking in snow
Snow may interfere with sensor
operation or the system may
cancel if the road is slippery
whilst parking. Also, if the driv-
er is unfamiliar with applyingthe accelerator and brake pedal,
a car accident may occur.(Continued)
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