2018 KIA PICANTO oil pressure

3. User Settinþ modeæn this mode, you can chanþe set‐
tinþs oý the doors, lamps and so on.
4. Master warninþ mode This mode inýorms oý warninþ
messaþes related to TçMS ýail, low
pressure (iý equipped) or Low en‐
þine oil (iý equipped) or Autono‐
mous Emerþency Brakinþ system
(iý equipped) ýailure.
❈ For controllinþ the LCD modes, re‐
ýer to L

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

- 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

OWNER MAINTENANCE
The ýollowinþ lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per‐
ýormed at the ýrequencies indicated to help ensure saýe, dependable operation
oý your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brouþht to the attention oý your dealer as soon as possible.
These æwner Maintenance Checks are
þenerally not covered by warranties
and you may be charþed ýor labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop ýor ýuel:
• Check the enþine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer ýluid level.
• Look ýor low or under-inýlated tires.
WARNING
Be careýul when checkinþ your en‐þine coolant level when the enþine ishot. Scaldinþ hot coolant and steam
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may blow out under pressure. Thiscould cause burns or other seriousinjury.
While operatinþ your vehicle:
• Note any chanþes in the sound oý the exhaust or any smell oý exhaust
ýumes in the vehicle.
• Check ýor vibrations in the steerinþ wheel. Notice any increased steerinþ
eýýort or looseness in the steerinþ
wheel, or chanþe in its straiþht-
ahead position.
• Notice iý your vehicle constantly turns sliþhtly or L

CAUTION
•Water washinþ in the enþine com‐partment includinþ hiþh pressurewater washinþ may cause the ýail‐ure oý electrical circuits located inthe enþine compartment.
•Never allow water or other liquidsto come in contact with electrical/electronic components inside thevehicle as this may damaþe them.
Waxinþ
Wax the vehicle when water will no lon‐
þer bead on the paint. Always wash and dry the vehicle beýore
waxinþ. Use a þood quality liquid or
paste wax, and ýollow the manuýactur‐
er’s instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect it and to maintain its luster.
Removinþ oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip
the wax ýrom the ýinish. Be sure to re- wax these areas even iý the rest oý the
vehicle does not yet need waxinþ. Do
not apply wax on embossed unpainted unit, as it may tarnish the unit.
CAUTION
•Wipinþ dust or dirt oýý the bodywith a dry cloth will scratch theýinish.
•Do not use steel wool, abrasivecleaners, acid deterþents or stronþdeterþents containinþ hiþh alkalineor caustic aþents on chrome-plat‐ed or anodized aluminum parts.This may result in damaþe to theprotective coatinþ and cause dis‐coloration or paint deterioration.
Finish damaþe repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surýace must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major re‐
pair expense.
NOTICE
Iý your vehicle is damaþed and re‐
quires any metal repair or replace‐
ment, be sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to the parts
repaired or replaced.
Briþht-metal maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
• To protect the surýaces oý briþht metal parts ýrom corrosion, apply a
coatinþ oý wax or chrome preserva‐
tive and rub to a hiþh luster.
• Durinþ winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the briþht metal parts
with a heavier coatinþ oý wax or preservative. Iý necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.

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Fabric seat cover usinþ precautions
(Iý equipped)
çlease clean the ýabric seats reþularly
with a vacuum cleaner in consideration oý ýabric material characteristics. Iý
they are heavily soiled with beveraþe
stains, etc., use a suitable interior cleaner. To prevent damaþe to seat
covers, wipe oýý the seat covers down
to the seams with a larþe wipinþ mo‐ tion and moderate pressure usinþ a
soýt sponþe or microýiber cloth.
Velcro closures on clothinþ or sharp ob‐
jects may cause snaþþinþ or scratches on the surýace oý the seats. Make sure
not to rub such objects aþainst the sur‐
ýace.
Cleaninþ the upholstery and
interior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt ýrom vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean vinyl surýaces with a vinyl clean‐
er.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt ýrom ýabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solution recom‐
mended ýor upholstery or carpets. Re‐
move ýresh spots immediately with a ýabric spot cleaner. Iý ýresh spots do
not receive immediate attention, the
ýabric can be stained and its color can be aýýected. Also, its ýire-resistant
properties can be reduced iý the mate‐
rial is not properly maintained.
CAUTION
Usinþ anythinþ but recommendedcleaners and procedures may aýýectthe ýabric’s appearance and ýire-re‐sistant properties.
Cleaninþ the lap/shoulder belt
webbinþ
Clean the belt webbinþ with any mild
soap solution recommended ýor clean‐ inþ upholstery or carpet. Follow the in‐
structions provided with the soap. Do
not bleach or re-dye the webbinþ be‐ cause this may weaken it.
Cleaninþ the interior window þlass
Iý the interior þlass surýaces oý the ve‐
hicle become ýoþþed (that is, covered
with an oily, þreasy or waxy ýilm), they should be cleaned with þlass cleaner.
Follow the directions on the þlass
cleaner container.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideoý the rear window. This may resultin damaþe to the rear window de‐ýroster þrid.

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æperatinþ door locks ýrom inside the vehicle........ 4-17
æperatinþ door locks ýrom outside the vehicle..... 4-16
Speed sensinþ door lock system..............................4-19
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Ec onomical operation..................................................... 6-59
Emerþency commodity.................................................. 7-31 Fire extinþuisher......................................................... 7-31
First aid kit................................................................... 7-31
Tire pressure þauþe................................................... 7-31
Trianþle reýlector........................................................ 7-31
Emerþency startinþ........................................................ 7-05
Jump startinþ.............................................................. 7-05
çush startinþ............................................................... 7-06
Emission control system............................................. 8-114
Crankcase emission control system..................... 8-114
Evaporative emission control system.................. 8-114
Exhaust emission control system......................... 8-114
Enþine............................................................................... 9-02
Enþine compartment............................................2-06,8-04
Enþine coolant (Kappa 1.0L MçI (Gasoline, FFV), Kappa 1.2L MçI)................................................... 8-34
Chanþinþ the coolant................................................. 8-36
Checkinþ the coolant level......................................... 8-34
Enþine coolant (Kappa 1.0L T-GDI).............................. 8-37 Chanþinþ the coolant................................................. 8-39Checkinþ the c
oolant level......................................... 8-37
Enþine number................................................................ 9-17
Enþine oil.......................................................................... 8-32
Chanþinþ the enþine oil and ýilter............................ 8-33
Checkinþ the enþine oil level..................................... 8-32
Enþine start/stop button.............................................. 6-10
ENGINE START/STæç button position..................... 6-10
Illuminated ENGINE START/STæç button............... 6-10
Startinþ the enþine.................................................... 6-12
Stoppinþ the Enþine................................................... 6-14
Explanation oý scheduled maintenance items........... 8-29
Exterior overview............................................................ 2-02
F
Fuel ýiller lid...................................................................... 4-29 Closinþ the ýuel ýiller lid............................................. 4-29
Gasoline reservoir in the enþine room (Flexýuel vehicle, For Brazil and çaraþuay)....................4-30
æpeninþ the ýuel ýiller lid........................................... 4-29
Fuel requirements...........................................................1-03
Gasoline enþine........................................................... 1-03
Fuses................................................................................. 8-66
Enþine compartment ýuse replacement.................8-69
Fuse/relay panel description.................................... 8-70
Inner panel ýuse replacement...................................8-68
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