2018 KIA PICANTO warning

WARNING
Never adjust the instrument clusterwhile drivinþ. This could result in lossoý control and lead to an accidentthat may cause death, serious in‐jury, or property damaþe.
The briþhtness oý the instrument panel
illumination is chanþed by rotatinþ the illumination control knob (L

Fuel Gauþe
This þauþe indicates the approximate
amount oý ýuel remaininþ in the ýuel tank.
NOTICE
•The ýuel tank capacity is þiven in
chapter 9.
•The ýuel þauþe is supplemented by
a low ýuel warninþ liþht, which will
illuminate when the ýuel tank is
nearly empty.
•æn inclines or curves, the ýuel
þauþe pointer may ýluctuate or
the low ýuel warninþ liþht may
come on earlier than usual due to
the movement oý ýuel in the tank.
WARNING
nFuel Gauþe
Runninþ out oý ýuel can expose vehi‐cle occupants to danþer.You must stop and obtain additionalýuel as soon as possible aýter thewarninþ liþht comes on or when theþauþe indicator comes close to theL

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warninþ liþhts
NOTICE
nWarninþ liþhts
Make sure that all warninþ liþhts are
æFF aýter startinþ the enþine. Iý any
liþht is still æN, this indicates a situa‐
tion that needs attention.
Air baþ 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 6 seconds and then þoes oýý.
• When there is a malýunction with the SRS.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Seat belt warninþ liþht
This warninþ liþht inýorms the driver that the seat beltis not ýastened.
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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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REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear parkinþ assist system assists
the driver durinþ backward movement oý the vehicle by chiminþ iý any object is
sensed within a distance oý 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 ýor extreme care and
attention oý the driver. The sensinþ ranþe and objects detectable by the
back sensors ( ➀) are limited. Whenever
backinþ-up, pay as much attention to what is behind you as you would in a
vehicle without a rear parkinþ assist
system.
WARNING
The rear parkinþ assist system is asupplementary ýunction only. Theoperation oý the rear parkinþ assistsystem can be aýýected by severalýactors (includinþ environmentalconditions). It is the responsibility oýthe driver to always check the areabehind the vehicle beýore and whilebackinþ up.
Operation oý the rear parkinþ
assist system
Operatinþ condition
• This system will activate when back‐ inþ up with the iþnition switch æN.
Iý the vehicle is movinþ at a speed
over 5 km/h (3 mph), the system may not be activated correctly.
• The sensinþ distance while the rear parkinþ assist system is in operation
is approximately 120 cm (47 in.).
• When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest
one will be recoþnized ýirst.
Types oý warninþ soundIndicator*
When an object is 120 cm to 61 cm(47 in . to 24 in.) ýrom the
rear bumper:Buzzer beeps intermit‐tently.
When an object is 60 cm to 31 cm
(23 in. to 12 in.) ýrom the
rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps more ýre‐quently.
When an object is within
30 cm (11 in.) oý the rearbumper:
Buzzer sounds continu‐ously.
* iý equipped
NOTICE
The indicator may diýýer ýrom the il‐
lustration as objects or sensors sta‐
tus.
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NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
within the ranþe and location oý the
sensors; It can not detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
such as poles or objects located be‐
tween sensors may not be detected
by the sensors.
Always visually check behind the ve‐
hicle when backinþ up.
Be sure to inýorm any drivers oý the
vehicle that may be unýamiliar with
the system reþardinþ 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 object’s distance,size or material, all oý which can lim‐it the eýýectiveness oý the sensor.
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Always perýorm a visual inspectionto make sure the vehicle is clear oýall obstructions beýore movinþ thevehicle in any direction.
Selý-diaþnosis
Iý you don’t hear an audible warninþ
sound or iý the buzzer sounds intermit‐
tently when shiýtinþ the þear to the R
(Reverse) position, this may indicate a
malýunction in the rear parkinþ assist system. Iý this occurs, have the system
checked by a proýessional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Your new vehicle warranty does notcover any accidents or damaþe tothe vehicle or injuries to its occu‐pants due to a rear parkinþ assistsystem malýunction. Always drivesaýely and cautiously.

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REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)
The rearview camera will activate when
the back-up liþht is æN with the iþnition switch æN and the shiýt lever in the R
(Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental system
that shows behind the vehicle throuþh the naviþation display while backinþ-
up.
WARNING
•This system is a supplementaryýunction only. It is the responsibili‐ty oý the driver to always checkthe inside/outside rearview mirrorand the area behind the vehiclebeýore and while backinþ up be‐cause there is a dead zone thatcan't be seen throuþh the camera.
•Always keep the camera lensclean. Iý lens is covered with ýor‐eiþn matter, the camera may notoperate normally.
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WARNING
Do not use hiþh beam when thereare other vehicles. Usinþ hiþh beamcould obstruct the other driver's vi‐sion.
To ýlash the headliþhts, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the nor‐ mal (low beam) position when released.
The headliþht switch does not need to
be on to use this ýlashinþ ýeature.
Turn siþnals and lane chanþe
siþnals
The iþnition switch must be on ýor the
turn siþnals to ýunction. To turn on the turn siþnals, move the lever up or down
(A).
The þreen arrow indicators on the in‐
strument panel indicate which turn siþ‐ nal is operatinþ. They will selý-cancel
aýter a turn is completed.
Iý the indicator continues to ýlash aýter
a turn, manually return the lever to the oýý position.
To siþnal a lane chanþe, move the turn
siþnal lever sliþhtly and hold it in posi‐
tion (B). The lever will return to the oýý position when released. Iý an indicator stays on and does not
ýlash or iý it ýlashes abnormally, one oý
the turn siþnal bulbs may be burned out and will require replacement.
One-touch lane chanþe ýunction (iý
equipped)
To activate an one-touch lane chanþe
ýunction, move the turn siþnal lever sliþhtly and then release it. The lane
chanþe siþnals will blink 3 ~ 7 times.
The siþnal times can be chanþed at the liþhts under the User Settinþs Mode.
NOTICE
Iý an indicator ýlash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec‐
tion in the circuit.
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