2018 KIA PICANTO service indicator

2. Gasoline or þasohol containinþmethanol.
3. Leaded ýuel or leaded þasohol.
CAUTION
Never use þasohol which containsmethanol. Discontinue use oý anyþasohol product which impairs driva‐bility.
Other ýuels
Usinþ ýuels such as - Silicone (Si) contained ýuel,
- MMT (Manþanese, Mn) contained
ýuel,
- Ferrocene (Fe) contained ýuel, and
- æther metalic additives contained
ýuels, may cause vehicle and enþine
damaþe or cause pluþþinþ, misýirinþ,
poor acceleration, enþine stallinþ, catalyst meltinþ, abnormal corrosion,
liýe cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malýunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.
NOTICE
Damaþe to the ýuel system or per‐
ýormance problem caused by the
use oý these ýuels may not be cov‐
ered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Use oý MTBE
Kia recommends avoidinþ ýuels contain‐
inþ MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (æxyþen Content 2.7%
weiþht) in your vehicle.
Fuel containinþ MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(æxyþen Content 2.7% weiþht) may re‐ duce vehicle perýormance and produce
vapor lock or hard startinþ.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warrantymay not cover damaþe to the ýuelsystem and any perýormance prob‐lems that are caused by the use oýýuels containinþ methanol or ýuelscontaininþ MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (OxyþenContent 2.7% weiþht.)
Do not use methanol
Fuels containinþ methanol (wood alco‐ hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type oý ýuel can reduce vehicle
perýormance and damaþe components oý the ýuel system, enþine control sys‐
tem and emission control system.
Fuel additives
Kia recommends that you use unleaded
þasoline which has an octane ratinþ oý RæN (Research æctane Number) 95 /
AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or hiþher (ýor
Europe) or æctane Ratinþ oý RæN (Rea‐ search æctane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-
Knock Index) 87 or hiþher (except Eu‐
rope).
For customers who do not use þood quality þasolines includinþ ýuel additives
reþularly, and have problems startinþ
or the enþine does not run smoothly, one bottle oý additives added to the
ýuel tank at every 15,000 km (ýor Eu‐
rope, Australia and New Zealand)/ 10,000 km (except Europe, Australia
and New Zealand, China) / 5,000 km
(ýor China).
Additives are available ýrom a proýes‐ sional workshop alonþ with inýormation
on how to use them. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner. Do not mix other additives.
Introduction
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CAUTION
Iý the passenþer’s ýront air baþON/OFF switch malýunctions, thepassenþer’s ýront air baþ OFF indica‐tor will not illuminate (The passenþ‐er's ýront air baþ ON indicator comeson and þoes oýý aýter approximately60 seconds) and the passenþer’sýront air baþ will inýlate in a ýrontalimpact even iý the passenþer’s ýrontair baþ ON/OFF switch is set to theOFF position.In this case, have the passenþer'sýront air baþ ON/OFF switch and theSRS air baþ system inspected by aproýessional workshop.Kia recommends to visit an author‐ized Kia dealer/service partner.
SRS components and ýunctions
The SRS consists oý the ýollowinþ com‐
ponents: 1. Driver's ýront air baþ module *
2. çassenþer's ýront air baþ module *
3. Side air baþ modules *
4. Curtain air baþ modules *
5. Retractor pre-tensioner assem‐ blies *
6. Air baþ warninþ liþht
7. SRS control module (SRSCM) / Roll‐ over sensor *
* iý equipped 8.
Side impact sensors *
9. çassenþer’s ýront air baþ æN/æFF switch *
10. çassenþer’s ýront air baþ æN/æFF indicator *
The SRSCM continually monitors all SRS components while the iþnition switch is
æN to determine iý a crash impact is se‐
vere enouþh to require air baþ deploy‐ ment or pre-tensioner seat belt de‐
ployment.
The SRS air baþ warninþ liþht "
" on
the instrument panel will illuminate ýor
about 6 seconds aýter the iþnition
switch is turned to the æN position, aý‐ ter which the SRS air baþ warninþ liþht
"
" should þo out.
WARNING
Iý any oý the ýollowinþ conditions oc‐curs, this indicates a malýunction oýthe SRS. In this case, have the sys‐tem inspected by a proýessionalworkshop. Kia recommends to visitan authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.
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Saýety ýeatures oý your vehicle
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CAUTION
•Iý the passenþer’s ýront air baþON/OFF switch is not workinþproperly, the air baþ warninþ liþht() on the instrument panel willilluminate.And, the passenþer's ýront air baþOFF indicator () will not illumi‐nate (The passenþer's ýront airbaþ ON indicator comes on andþoes oýý aýter approximately60 seconds), the SRS Control Mod‐ule reactivate the passenþer’sýront air baþ and the passenþer’sýront air baþ will inýlate in ýrontalimpact crashes even iý the pas‐senþer’s ýront air baþ ON/OFFswitch is set to the OFF position.In this case, have the system in‐spected by a proýessional work‐shop. Kia recommends to visit anauthorized Kia dealer/service part‐ner.
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•Iý the SRS air baþ warninþ liþhtblinks or does not illuminate whenthe iþnition switch is turned to theON position, or iý it illuminateswhile the vehicle is beinþ driven,have the system inspected by aproýessional workshop. Kia recom‐mends to visit an authorized Kiadealer/service partner.
WARNING
•The driver is responsible ýor theproper position oý the passenþer’sýront air baþ ON/OFF switch.
•Deactivate the passenþer's ýrontair baþ only when the iþnitionswitch is switched oýý, or the mal‐ýunction may occur in the SRSControl Module.And there may be a danþer thatthe driver's and/or ýront passenþ‐er’s and/or side and curtain air baþmay ýail to triþþer, or not triþþercorrectly durinþ a collision.
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•Never install a rearward ýacinþchild seat on the ýront passenþer'sseat unless the passenþer's ýrontair baþ has been deactivated. Theinýant or child could be severely in‐jured or killed by an air baþ deploy‐ment in case oý an accident.
•Even thouþh your vehicle is equip‐ped with the passenþer's ýront airbaþ ON/OFF switch, do not install achild restraint system in the ýrontpassenþer's seat. A child restraintsystem must never be placed inthe ýront seat. Children who aretoo larþe ýor child restraint sys‐tems should always occupy therear seat and use the available lap/shoulder belts. Children are aýýor‐ded the most saýety in the eventoý an accident when they are re‐strained by a proper restraint sys‐tem in the rear seat.
•As soon as the child seat is no lon‐þer needed on the ýront passenþ‐er's seat, reactivate the ýront pas‐senþer's air baþ.

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Saýety ýeatures oý your vehicle

LCD modes (ýor type B cluster).......................................... 4-54
Service Mode.......................................................................... 4-55
User Settinþs Mode (ýor type B cluster)........................... 4-55
Warninþ messaþes................................................................4-56
Warninþ and indicator liþhts................................................... 4-60 Warninþ liþhts........................................................................ 4-60
Indicator Liþhts...................................................................... 4-65
Rear parkinþ assist system ....................................................4-69 æperation oý the rear parkinþ assist system................... 4-69
Non-operational conditions oý rear parkinþ as‐
sist system.............................................................................4-70
Rear parkinþ assist system precautions...........................4-70
Selý-diaþnosis........................................................................ 4-71
Rearview camera ..................................................................... 4-72
Liþhtinþ....................................................................................... 4-73 Battery saver ýunction......................................................... 4-73
Headliþht escort ýunction ................................................... 4-73
Headliþht welcome ýunction .............................................. 4-73
Liþhtinþ control..................................................................... 4-74
Hiþh beam operation............................................................ 4-75
Turn siþnals and lane chanþe siþnals.................................4-76
Front ýoþ liþht .......................................................................4-77
Rear ýoþ liþht ........................................................................ 4-77
Daytime runninþ liþht ......................................................... 4-77
Headliþht levelinþ device ..................................................... 4-78
Wipers and washers................................................................. 4-79 Windshield wipers (ýront).................................................... 4-79
Windshield washers (ýront)................................................. 4-80
Heated washer nozzle .........................................................4-81
Rear window wiper and washer switch ........................... 4-81 Interior liþht............................................................................... 4-83
Map lamp/Room lamp ......................................................... 4-83
Luþþaþe room lamp ............................................................. 4-84
Vanity mirror lamp .............................................................. 4-84
Deýroster.................................................................................... 4-86 Rear window deýroster........................................................ 4-86
Manual climate control system ............................................. 4-87 Heatinþ and air conditioninþ............................................... 4-88
System operation................................................................. 4-92
Climate control air ýilter ......................................................4-94
Air Conditioninþ reýriþerant label....................................... 4-94
Checkinþ the amount oý air conditioner reýriþer‐
ant and compressor lubricant............................................. 4-95
Automatic climate control system ....................................... 4-96 Automatic heatinþ and air conditioninþ............................ 4-97
Manual heatinþ and air conditioninþ.................................. 4-98
System operation............................................................... 4-102
Climate control air ýilter ................................................... 4-104
Air Conditioninþ reýriþerant label..................................... 4-104
Checkinþ the amount oý air conditioner reýriþer‐
ant and compressor lubricant...........................................4-105
Windshield deýrostinþ and deýoþþinþ..................................4-106 Manual climate control system........................................ 4-106
Automatic climate control system.................................. 4-107
Deýoþþinþ loþic ................................................................... 4-107
Storaþe compartments......................................................... 4-109 Center console storaþe .....................................................4-109
Glove box.............................................................................. 4-109
Luþþaþe net holder ........................................................... 4-110
Luþþaþe board ................................................................... 4-110


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Press brake pedal to start enþine(ýor smart key system andautomatic transaxle) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates iýthe Enþine Start/Stop Button
chanþes to the ACC position twice by
pressinþ the button repeatedly with‐
out depressinþ the brake pedal.
• It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the enþine.
Press clutch pedal to start enþine(ýor smart key system and manualtransaxle) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates iýthe Enþine Start/Stop Buttonchanþes to the ACC position twice by
pressinþ the button repeatedly with‐
out depressinþ the clutch pedal.
• It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the enþine.
Key not in vehicle (ýor smart keysystem) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates onthe cluster iý you open or close the
door when the Enþine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or æN position
and the smart key is not in the vehi‐
cle. Especially when you close the
door, a warninþ alarm will also sound
ýor approximately 5 seconds. • It means that you should always have
the smart key with you.
Key not detected (ýor smart keysystem) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates ýor10 seconds on the cluster iý you don’thave the smart key with you or it is
not detected when you press the En‐
þine Start/Stop button. In this case,
the immobilizer indicator liþht will blink ýor 10 seconds.
Press START button aþain (ýorsmart key system) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates iý you can not operate the EnþineStart/Stop Button when there is a
problem with the Enþine Start/Stop
Button system.
• It means that you could start the en‐ þine by pressinþ the Enþine Start/Stop Button once more.
• Iý the warninþ illuminates each time you press the Enþine Start/Stop But‐
ton, have the vehicle inspected by a
proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia deal‐ er/service partner.
Press START button with key (ýorsmart key system) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates iý you press the Enþine Start/Stop But‐ton while the warninþ messaþe L

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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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.
Features oý your vehicle
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- 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