check engine light KIA CARENS RHD 2018 User Guide

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Features of your vehicle
Door Ajar Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When a door is not closed securely.
Tailgate Open WarningLight
This warning light illuminates: When the tailgate is not closed
securely.
Fuel Filter Warning Light(Diesel Engine)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off. When water has accumulated
inside the fuel filter.
In this case, remove the water from
the fuel filter.
For more details, refer to “Fuel
Filter” in chapter 8.
Exhaust system (DPF)
warning light (Diesel Engine)
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system.
When this warning light illumi- nates, it may turn off after driving
the vehicle: - at more than 60km/h (37 mph), or
- at more than 2nd gear with 1500~ 2000 engine rpm for a certain
time (for about 25 minutes).
If this warning light blinks in spite ofthe procedure (at this time the LCD
warning message will be displayed),
have the DPF system checked by a
professional workshop. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION - Fuel Filter
Warning Light
When the Fuel Filter Warning
Light illuminates, enginepower (vehicle speed & idlespeed) may decrease.
If you keep driving with the warning light on, engine parts(injector, common rail, high pressure fuel pump) may bedamaged. If this occurs, havethe vehicle inspected by a pro- fessional workshop as soonas possible. Kia recommendsto visit an authorised Kia deal-er/service partner.
CAUTION - Diesel Engine
with DPF (if equipped)
If you continue to drive with the DPF warning light blinking for along time, the DPF system can be damaged and fuel consump-tion can worsen.

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Headlight washer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
headlight washer it will operate at the
same time when you operate the
windscreen washer. It will operate
when the headlight switch is in thefirst or second position and the igni-
tion switch or engine start/stop but-ton is in the ON position.
The washer fluid will be sprayed on
to the headlights.
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NOTICE
 Check the headlight washers peri- odically to confirm that the wash-
er fluid is being sprayed properly
onto the headlight lenses.
 The headlight washer can be oper- ated 15 minutes after being oper-
ated last time.
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Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without firstwarming the windscreen with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
screen and obscure your vision.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windscreen,do not operate the wiperswhen the windscreen is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use petrol,kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other compo-nents, do not attempt to movethe wipers manually.
To prevent possible damage to the wipers and washer sys-tem, use anti-freezing washerfluids in the winter season orcold weather.

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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tyres.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up. Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 8,“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-
trols are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning lightgoes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and itsequipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
Driving whilst distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol, that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never beused during operation of the
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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will be illuminated for
your convenience, provided the igni-
tion switch is not in the ON position.The light will go off immediately
when the ignition switch is turned onor go off after about 30 secondswhen the door is closed. Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, push the key
inward at the ACC position and turn
the key toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
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NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning
the ignition switch to the ACC posi-
tion, turn the key whilst turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning lamp
can be checked in this position.
KEY POSITIONS
WARNING
- Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC whilst the
vehicle is moving. This wouldresult in loss of directional
control and braking function,
which could cause an acci-dent.
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ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
Illuminated engine start/stop
button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the engine start/stop button will illu-
minate for your convenience. Thelight will go off after about 30 sec-
onds when the door is closed. It willalso go off immediately when the
theft-alarm system is armed. Engine start/stop button posi- tion
OFF
With manual transaxle
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), stop the vehicle then press the
engine start/stop button.
With automatic transaxle /
Dual clutch transmission
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the engine start/stop but-
ton with the shift lever in the P (Park)
position. When you press the engine
start/stop button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
engine start/stop button will not
change to the OFF position but to the
ACC position.Vehicles equipped with anti-theft
steering column lock
The steering wheel locks when the
engine start/stop button is in the OFF
position to protect you against theft.
It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the driver's
door, the warning chime will sound.
Try locking the steering wheel again.
If the problem is not solved, have the
system checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit
an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
In addition, if the engine start/stop
button is in the OFF position after the
driver's door is opened, the steering
wheel will not lock and the warning
chime will sound. In such a situation,
close the door. Then the steering
wheel will lock and the warning
chime will stop.
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NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the engine start/stop but-
ton will not work. Press the engine
start/stop button whilst turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release the tension. ACC(Accessory)
With manual transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button
when the button is in the OFF posi-tion without depressing the clutchpedal.
With automatic transaxle /
Dual clutch transmission
Press the engine start/stop button whilst it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks (if
equipped with anti-theft steering col-
umn lock) and electrical accessories
are operational.
If the engine start/stop button is in the
ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the button is turned off automatically
to prevent battery discharge.
ON
With manual transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button
when the button is in the ACC posi-tion without depressing the clutchpedal.
With automatic transaxle /
Dual clutch transmission
Press the engine start/stop button
whilst it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the engine start/stop button in
the ON position for a long time. The
battery may discharge, because the
engine is not running.
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the engine (START/RUN) or vehiclepower (ON), only when the vehi- cle is not in motion. In an emer-gency situation whilst the vehi-cle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to theACC position by pressing theengine start/stop button for more than 2 seconds or 3 timessuccessively within 3 seconds.If the vehicle is still moving, youcan restart the engine without depressing the brake pedal bypressing the engine start/stopbutton with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
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Starting the petrol engine
1.Carry the smart key or leave it
inside the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal
depressed whilst starting the
engine.
Automatic transaxle / Dual clutch transmission - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
4.Press the engine start/stop button.
It should be started without depress-
ing the accelerator. Manual Transaxle
To start the vehicle, keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed,
and make sure the engine RPM is
within normal range (under 1000
rpm). After checking, shift the
transaxle shift lever to the desiredposition.
Unlock the parking brake, and take
your foot off the clutch pedal. Then,
lightly depress the accelerator
pedal and slowly start the vehicle.
5. Do not wait for the engine to warm up whilst the vehicle remains sta-
tionary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-
ed before starting the engine and
then have to be warmed up before
starting to drive.
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedaldepressed whilst pressing the
engine start/stop button to the
START position.
Dual clutch transmission - Place
the transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.

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3.Press the engine start/stop buttonwhilst depressing the brake pedal.
4.Continue depressing the brake pedal until the illuminated glow
indicator goes off. (approximately 5seconds)
5.The engine starts running when the glow indicator goes off.
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NOTICE
If the engine start/stop button is
pressed once more whilst the engine
is pre-heating, the engine may start.
Starting and stopping the engine for
turbocharger intercooler
1.Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for sever-
al seconds before sufficient lubri-cation is ensured in the tur-bocharger unit.
2.After high speed or extended driv- ing, requiring a heavy engine load,
idle the engine about 1 minute
before turning it off.
This idle time will allow the tur-
bocharger to cool prior to shutting
the engine off. Stopping manual transaxle vehicles
1. After safely parking the vehicle,
press the clutch pedal and brake
pedal at the same time.
2. Whilst depressing the clutch pedal and brake pedal at the same time,
shift the transaxle lever to 'N'.
Even if the smart key is in the vehi- cle, if it is far away from you, the
engine may not start.
When the engine start/stop button is in the ACC position or above, if
any door is opened, the system
checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, a
message “Key not in vehicle” will
appear on the LCD display. And ifall doors are closed, the chime will
sound for 5 seconds. The indicator
or warning will turn off whilst the
vehicle is moving. Always have the
smart key with you.
CAUTION
Do not turn the engine off imme-
diately after it has been subject-ed to a heavy load. Doing so may cause severe damage tothe engine or turbocharger unit.
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The green AUTO STOP ( ) indica-
tor on the instrument cluster will blink
for 5 seconds for auto start. Condition of ISG system operation
The ISG system will operateunder the following condition:
- The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
- The driver’s door and engine bon- net are closed.
- The brake vacuum pressure is ade- quate.
- The battery is sufficiently charged.
- The engine coolant temperature is not too low.
- The slope way is gentle. (with dual clutch transmission)
✽✽ NOTICE
 If the ISG system does not meet the operation condition, the ISG
system is deactivated. The light on
the ISG OFF button will illumi-
nate and a message “Auto Stop
deactivated. Start manually” will
appear on the LCD display.
 If the light or notice comes on con- tinuously, please check the opera-
tion condition.
ISG system deactivation
If you wish to deactivate the ISGsystem, press the ISG OFF button.
The light on the ISG OFF button
will illuminate and a message “Auto
Stop system OFF” will appear on
the LCD display.
If you press the ISG OFF button again, the system will be activated
and the light on the ISG OFF but-
ton will turn off.
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For smooth operation, depress thebrake pedal when shifting from N(Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.Transaxle ranges
The indicator lights in the instrument
cluster displays the shift lever posi-
tion when the ignition switch is in theON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park). This
position locks the transaxle and pre-
vents the front wheels from rotating.
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position; then set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine
off. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if
these precautions are not fol-
lowed in the order identified.
Do not use the engine brake (shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slip-
pery roads.
The vehicle may slip causing an accident.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not acceleratethe engine in R (Reverse) orany forward gear position withthe brakes on.
When stopped on an upgrade, do not hold the vehicle sta-tionary with engine power.Use the service brake or theparking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R(Reverse) when the engine isabove idle speed.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) whilst the vehicle is in motion will
cause the drive wheels to lock
which will cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) posi- tion in place of the parking
brake. Always make sure the
shift lever is latched in the P
(Park) position and set the
parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattend- ed in a vehicle.