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LCD Display Modes
RangeRoute Guidance
Control

Assist

Warning


AssistDriver AssistanceThe Master Warning
mode displays warn-
ing messages related
to the vehicle when
one or more functions
is not operating nor-
mally.
Fuel EconomyDestination InfoDoor
Accumulated InfoLights
Drive InfoSound
Digital SpeedometerConvenience
Driving StyleDriver Attention
WarningService Interval
Energy FlowTPMSOther
Engine TemperatureLanguage
Reset
Mode
Trip Computer TBT Driving Assist User Settings
Master warning
Up/Down
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The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle
Trip computer mode
The trip computer mode displays
information related to vehicle driving
parameters including fuel economy,
tripmeter information and vehicle
speed.
❈ For more details, refer to “Trip
Computer” in this chapter.
Turn By Turn (TBT) mode
(if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
navigation.
Driving Assist mode
(if equipped)
This mode displays the state of :
- Smart Cruise Control
- Lane Following Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Highway Driving Assist
Driver Attention Warning
❈For more details, refer to each
function information in chapter 5.
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Trip modes (Trip computer)
The trip computer is a microcomput-
er-controlled driver information sys-
tem that displays information related
to driving.
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NOTICE
Some driving information stored in
the trip computer (for example
Average Vehicle Speed) resets if the
battery is disconnected.
Trip modes



Accumulated Info



Drive Info
Digital Speedometer2)
Driving style


Fuel Economy
Energy flow
Engine Temperature


Range 1)
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1) : for Plug-in hybrid
2) : for Type A cluster
To change the trip mode, scroll the
MOVE scroll switch ( / ) in the
trip computer mode.

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Manual reset
To clear the average fuel economy
manually, press the OK button
(reset) on the steering wheel for
more than 1 second when the aver-
age fuel economy is displayed.Automatic reset
To make the average fuel economy
be reset automatically whenever
refueling, select the “Fuel Economy
Reset” mode in User Setting menu of
the LCD display (Refer to “LCD dis-
play”).
OFF - You may set to default man-
ually by using the trip switch reset
button.
After ignition - The vehicle will
automatically set to default once 4
hours pass after the ignition switch
or ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to the OFF position.
After refueling - After refueling
more than 1.6 gallons (6 liters) and
driving over 1 mph (1 km/h), the
vehicle will reset to default auto-
matically.
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NOTICE
The average vehicle speed is not dis-
played, when the vehicle drives
shorter than 0.2 miles(300 meters)
or less than 10 seconds after turning
ON the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Instant Fuel Economy (2)
This mode displays the instant fuel
economy while driving.
- Fuel economy range : 0.0 ~ 75
MPG or 0.0 ~ 30 L/100km, km/L

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Accumulated driving information
mode
This display shows the accumulated
trip distance (1), the average fuel
efficiency (2), and the total driving
time (3).
Accumulated information is calcu-
lated after the vehicle has run for
more than 0.2 miles (300 meters).
If you press “OK” button for more
than 1 second after the Cumulative
Information is displayed, the infor-
mation will be reset.
If the engine is running, even when
the vehicle is not in motion, the
information will be accumulated.
One time driving information mode
This display shows the trip distance
(1), the average fuel efficiency (2),
and the total driving time (3) informa-
tion once per one ignition cycle.
- Fuel efficiency is calculated after
the vehicle has run for more than
0.2 miles (300 meters).
- The Driving Information will be
reset 4 hours after ignition has
been turned off. So, when the vehi-
cle ignition is turned on within 4
hours, the information will not be
reset.
- If the engine is running, even when
the vehicle is not in motion, the infor-
mation will be accumulated.
Digital speedometer (if equipped)
This mode displays the current
speed of the vehicle.
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Driving Style
The driving style is displayed when
you are driving in ECO mode.
When you drive in SPORT mode,
each driving category will be dis-
played with “--”.
Energy Flow
The hybrid system informs the driv-
ers its energy flow in various operat-
ing modes. While driving, the current
energy flow is specified in 11 modes.
❈ For more details, refer to “Energy
Flow” in Hybrid System Overview
chapter.
Engine coolant temperature
This gauge indicates the tempera-
ture of the engine coolant when the
engine is running.
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NOTICE
When the gauge indicator gets out of
the normal range, toward the “H
(Hot)” position, it indicates over-
heating of the engine. It may dam-
age the engine.
Do not continue driving with the
overheated engine.
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For further information, refer to
“If the Engine Overheats” in the
chapter 6.
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Features of your vehicle
Press START button again
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you can not operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button when there is
a problem with the ENGINE
START/STOP button system.
It means that you could start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once more.
If the warning illuminates each
time you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Press START button with key (for
smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
warning message “Key not detect-
ed” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica-
tor light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITH fuse
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace
the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 sec-
onds in the ACC position.
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.
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NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion. But, for your safety, we recom-
mend that you start the engine with
the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-
tion.
Low washer fluid
This warning message illuminates
on the service reminder mode if
the washer fluid level in the reser-
voir is nearly empty.
It means that you should refill the
washer fluid.
Low fuel
This warning message illuminates
if the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warning
light is illuminates.
Add fuel as soon as possible.

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❈Example of a deceleration event is
going down an extended hill, slow-
ing down approaching a toll booth,
and approaching reduced speed
zones.

The driver can activate or deactivate
the Coasting Guide by placing the igni-
tion switch or ENGINE START/STOP
in the ON position and by selecting
“User Settings Convenience 
Coasting Guide Enable Coasting
Guide”.
For the explanation of the system,
press and hold the [OK] button.
To activate the system, take the fol-
lowing procedures. Enter your desti-
nation information on the navigation
and select the driving route. Select
the ECO mode by driving the vehicle
in D (Drive). Then, satisfy the follow-
ing.
- The driving speed should be
between 37 mph (60 km/h) and 99
mph (160km/h).
❈The operating speed may vary due
to difference between instrument
cluster and navigation effected by
tire inflation level.Unplug vehicle to start
(Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when you
start the engine without unplugging
the charging cable. Unplug the
charging cable, and then start the
vehicle.
Remaining Time (Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed to notify
the remaining time to fully charge the
battery.