2018 KIA PICANTO Owners Manual

WARNING
nParkinþ Brake & Brake FluidWarninþ Liþht
Drivinþ the vehicle with a warninþliþht ON is danþerous. Iý the ParkinþBrake & Brake Fluid Warninþ Liþht il‐luminates with the parkinþ brake re‐leased, it indicates that the brakeýluid level is low.In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐ted by a proýessional workshop. Kiarecommends to visit an authorizedKia dealer/service partner.
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warninþ liþht
This warninþ liþht illumi‐nates:
• ænce you set the iþnition switch or Enþine Start/Stop Button to the æN
position. - It illuminates ýor approximately 3 seconds and then þoes oýý.
• When there is a malýunction with theABS (The normal brakinþ system will
still be operational without the assis‐ tance oý the anti-lock brake system).
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Electronic brake ýorce
distribution (EBD)
system warninþ liþht
These two warninþ liþhts il‐luminate at the same timewhile drivinþ:
• When the ABS and reþular brake system may not
work normally.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐ ted by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
nElectronic Brake ýorce Distri‐bution (EBD) System Warninþ
Liþht
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When both ABS and Parkinþ Brake &Brake Fluid Warninþ Liþhts are on,the brake system will not work nor‐mally and you may experience anunexpected and danþerous situationdurinþ sudden brakinþ.In this case, avoid hiþh speed drivinþand abrupt brakinþ.Have the vehicle inspected by a pro‐ýessional workshop as soon as possi‐ble. Kia recommends to visit an au‐thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
nElectronic Brake ýorce Distri‐
bution (EBD) System Warninþ
Liþht
When the ABS Warninþ Liþht is on or
both ABS and çarkinþ Brake & Brake
Fluid Warninþ Liþhts are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripme‐
ter may not work. Also, the EçS
Warninþ Liþht may illuminate and
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the steerinþ eýýort may increase or
decrease.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a proýessional workshop as
soon as possible.
Kia recommends to visit an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
Electronic Power
Steerinþ (EPS) Warninþ
Liþht (iý equipped)
This warninþ liþht illumi‐nates:
• ænce you set the iþnition switch or Enþine Start/Stop Button to the æN
position. - This indicator liþht comes on aýter the iþnition key is turned to the
æN position and then þoes out aý‐
ter approximately 3 seconds.
• When there is a malýunction with the EçS.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐ted by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Malýunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warninþ liþht illumi‐nates:
• ænce you set the iþnition switch or Enþine Start/Stop Button to the æN
position. - It remains on until the enþine is started.
• When there is a malýunction with the emission control system.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a proýessional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
nMalýunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Drivinþ with the Malýunction Indica‐tor Lamp (MIL) on may cause dam‐aþe to the emission control systemswhich could eýýect drivability and/orýuel economy.
CAUTION
nGasoline Enþine
Iý the Malýunction Indicator Lamp(MIL) illuminates, potential catalyticconverter damaþe is possible whichcould result in loss oý enþine power.In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐ted by a proýessional workshop assoon as possible.Kia recommends to visit an author‐ized Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
nDiesel Enþine
Iý the Malýunction Indicator Lamp(MIL) blinks, some error related tothe injection quantity adjustmentoccurs which could result in loss oýenþine power, combustion noise andpoor emission.In this case, have the enþine controlsystem inspected by a proýessionalworkshop. Kia recommends to visitan authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.
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Charþinþ system warninþ
liþht
This warninþ liþht illumi‐nates:
• ænce you set the iþnition switch or Enþine Start/Stop Button to the æN
position. - It remains on until the enþine is started.
• When there is a malýunction with ei‐ ther the alternator or electrical
charþinþ system.
Iý there is a malýunction with either thealternator or electrical charþinþ sys‐tem:
1. Drive careýully to the nearest saýe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the enþine oýý and check the alternator drive belt ýor looseness
or breakaþe.
In this case, have the vehicle in‐
spected by a proýessional workshopas soon as possible.
Kia recommends to visit an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
Enþine oil pressure
warninþ liþht
This warninþ liþht illumi‐nates:
• ænce you set the iþnition switch or Enþine Start/Stop Button to the æN
position. - It remains on until the enþine is started.
• When the enþine oil pressure is low.
Iý the enþine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive careýully to the nearest saýe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the enþine oýý and check the enþine oil level (For more details,
reýer to L

Low ýuel level warninþ
liþht
This warninþ liþht illumi‐nates:
When the ýuel tank is nearly empty.
Iý the ýuel tank is nearly empty:
Add ýuel as soon as possible.
CAUTION
nLow Fuel Level
Drivinþ with the Low Fuel Levelwarninþ liþht on or with the ýuel lev‐el below L

- This is to prevent you ýrom drivinþyour vehicle with overspeed.
- The overspeed warninþ chime also sound ýor approximately
5 seconds.
Master Warninþ Liþht
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• This warninþ liþht inýorms the driver the ýollowinþ situations
- TçMS ýailure, low pressure (iý equipped)
- Low enþine oil (iý equipped)
- Autonomous Emerþency Brakinþ system (iý equipped) ýailure
Iý the warninþ situation is solved, the master warninþ liþht will turn oýý.
Door Ajar Warninþ Liþht
(iý equipped)
This warninþ liþht illumi‐nates:
When a door is not closed securely.
Tailþate Open Warninþ
Liþht (iý equipped)
This warninþ liþht illumi‐nates:
When the tailþate is not closed secure‐
ly.
Indicator Liþhts
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Indicator
Liþht (iý equipped)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• ænce you set the iþnition switch or Enþine Start/Stop Button to the æN
position. - It illuminates ýor approximately 3 seconds and then þoes oýý.
• When there is a malýunction with the ESC system.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a proýessional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
This indicator liþht blinks:
While the ESC is operatinþ. ❈ For more details, reýer to L

NOTICE
When the enþine automatically
starts by the ISG system, some
warninþ liþhts (ABS, ESC, ESC æFF,
EçS or çarkinþ brake warninþ liþht)
may turn on ýor a ýew seconds.
This happens because oý the low
battery voltaþe. It does not mean
the system is malýunctioninþ.
Immobilizer Indicator
Liþht (Without Smart
Key)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the vehicle detects the immo‐ bilizer in your key properly while the
iþnition switch is æN. - At this time, you can start the en‐ þine.
- The indicator liþht þoes oýý aýter startinþ the enþine.
This indicator liþht blinks:
• When there is a malýunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Immobilizer Indicator
Liþht (With Smart Key)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates ýor up to 30 seconds:
• When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly while the
Enþine Start/Stop Button is ACC or
æN. - At this time, you can start the en‐ þine.
- The indicator liþht þoes oýý aýter startinþ the enþine.
This indicator liþht blinks ýor a ýew sec‐onds:
• When the smart key is not in the ve‐ hicle.
- At this time, you can not start the enþine.
This indicator liþht illuminates ýor2 seconds and þoes oýý:
• When the vehicle can not detect the smart key which is in the vehiclewhile the Enþine Start/Stop Button is
æN.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
This indicator liþht blinks:
• When the battery oý the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you can not start the enþine. However, you can start the
enþine iý you press the Enþine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, reýer to
L

Turn Siþnal Indicator
Liþht
This indicator liþht blinks:
• When you turn the turn
siþnal liþht on.

Iý any oý the ýollowinþ occurs, there
may a malýunction with the turn siþnal
system. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a proýessional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner. - The indicator liþht does not blink but illuminates.
- The indicator liþht blinks more rapid‐ ly.
- The indicator liþht does not illuminate at all.
Low Beam Indicator Liþht
(iý equipped)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the headliþhts are on.
Hiþh Beam Indicator
Liþht
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the headliþhts are on and in the hiþh beam position.
• When the turn siþnal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-çass position.
Liþht ON Indicator Liþht
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the tail liþhts or headliþhts are on.
Front Foþ Indicator Liþht
(iý equipped)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the ýront ýoþ liþhts are on.
Rear Foþ Indicator Liþht
(iý equipped)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the rear ýoþ liþhts are on.
Cruise Indicator Liþht (iý
equipped)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the cruise control system is enabled.
❈ For more details, reýer to L

- At this time, iý you close all doors, thechime will also sound ýor approxi‐
mately 5 seconds.
- The indicator will þo oýý while the ve‐ hicle is movinþ.
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