check engine KIA CARENS RHD 2018 Owners Manual

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Introduction
Petrol engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance,
we recommend you use unleaded
petrol has an octane rating of RON(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI
(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher. (Do
not use methanol blended fuels.) You
may use unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of RON 91-94 / AKI 87-
90 but it may result in slight perform-
ance reduction of the vehicle.
Except Europe
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
87 or higher. (Do not use methanol
blended fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as min-
imise exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is
designed to use leaded petrol. When
you are going to use leaded petrol,Kia recommends to visit an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner and
ask whether leaded petrol in your
vehicle is available or not. Octane Rating of leaded petrol is
same with unleaded one.
FUEL REQUIREMENTSCAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimentalto the catalytic converter and will damage the engine controlsystem’s oxygen sensor andaffect emission control.
Never add any fuel systemcleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been speci-fied. (Kia recommends to con-sult an authorised Kia dealer/service partner fordetails.)
WARNING
Do not "top off" after the noz- zle automatically shuts off when refuelling.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the eventof an accident.

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Immobiliser system (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic engine immobiliser sys-
tem to reduce the risk of unautho-
rised vehicle use.
Your immobiliser system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
key and electronic devices inside the
vehicle.
Vehicles without smart key system
With the immobiliser system, when-
ever you insert your ignition key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON,
it checks and determines and verifies
if the ignition key is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the engine will start.
If the key is invalid, the engine will
not start. To deactivate the immobiliser system:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
To activate the immobiliser system:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobiliser system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
Vehicles with smart key system
Whenever the engine start/stop but- ton is changed to the ON position,
the immobiliser system checks and
verifies if the key is valid or not.
If the key is valid, the engine will start.
If the key is invalid, the engine will
not start.
To deactivate the immobiliser system
Change the engine start/stop button to the ON position.
To activate the immobiliser system
Change the engine start/stop button
to the OFF position. The immobiliser
system activates automatically.
Without a valid smart key for your
vehicle, the engine will not start.

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Features of your vehicle
When the power window lock switch is pressed:
The driver's master control canoperate all the power windows.
The front passenger's control can operate the front passenger's
power window.
The rear passenger's control can- not operate the rear passenger's
power window.
WARNING - Windows
NEVER leave the keys in your vehicle with unsupervised
children, when the Engine isrunning.
NEVER leave any child unat- tended in the vehicle. Even
very young children may inad-
vertently cause the vehicle to
move, entangle themselves in
the windows, or otherwise
injure themselves or others.
Always double check to make sure all arms, hands, headand other obstructions are
safely out of the way before
closing a window.
Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep
the driver’s door power window
lock switch in the LOCK posi-
tion (pressed). Serious injury
can result from unintentional
window operation by the child.
Do not extend face or arms out- side the window whilst driving.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage
to the power window system,do not open or close two win-dows or more at the sametime. This will also ensure the longevity of the fuse.
Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's doorand the individual door win-dow switch in opposing direc- tions at the same time. If this isdone, the window will stop andcannot be opened or closed.

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Features of your vehicle
Closing the bonnet
1. Before closing the bonnet, checkthe following:
ment must be correctly installed.
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the bonnet until it is about 30 cm above the closed position
and let it drop. Make sure that it
locks into place.
4. Check that the bonnet has engaged properly. If the bonnet
can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged.
Open it again and close it with a lit-
tle more force.WARNING - Bonnet
Before closing the bonnet, ensure that all obstructions
are removed from the bonnet
opening. Closing the bonnetwith an obstruction present in
the bonnet opening may
result in property damage or
severe personal injury.
Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible materi-
al in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause a heat-
induced fire.WARNING
Always double check to be sure that the bonnet is firmly
latched before driving away. If
it is not latched, the bonnet
could fly open whilst the vehi-
cle is being driven, causing a
total loss of visibility, whichmight result in an accident.
The support rod must be inserted completely into the
hole whenever you inspect the
engine compartment. This will
prevent the bonnet from falling
and possibly injuring you.
Do not move the vehicle with the bonnet raised. The view
will be blocked and the bon-
net could fall or be damaged.

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WARNING
When you check the engine
compartment, please make sure
your head is not injured by the
bonnet safety hook which islocated inside of the bonnet.
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Features of your vehicle
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When using an approvedportable fuel container, be sure to place the container on
the ground prior to refuelling.
Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite
fuel vapours causing a fire.Once refuelling has begun,
contact with the vehicleshould be maintained until the
filling is complete.
Use only portable plastic fuel
containers designed to carry
and store petrol.
Do not use mobile phones whilst refuelling. Electric cur-
rent and/or electronic interfer-
ence from mobile phones can
potentially ignite fuel vapours
causing a fire.
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When refuelling, always shutthe engine off. Sparks produced
by electrical components relat-ed to the engine can ignite fuel
vapours causing a fire. Once
refuelling is complete, check tomake sure the filler cap and
filler door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.
DO NOT use matches or a lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or
leave a lit cigarette in your
vehicle whilst at a gas station
especially during refuelling.
Automotive fuel is highly
flammable and can, when
ignited, result in fire.
If a fire breaks out during refu- elling, leave the vicinity of the
vehicle, and immediately con-
tact the manager of the gasstation and then contact the
local fire department. Follow
any safety instructions they
provide.CAUTION
Make sure to refuel your vehi-
cle according to the "Fuelrequirements" suggested in chapter 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, please make surethat you use parts designed forreplacement in your vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap canresult in a serious malfunctionof the fuel system or emission control system. For moredetailed information, Kia rec-ommends to contact an autho- rised Kia dealer/service partner.
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Anytype of fuel spilled on paintedsurfaces may damage the paint.
After refuelling, make sure the fuel cap is installed securelyto prevent fuel spillage in theevent of an accident.

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STEERING WHEEL
Electronic power steering (EPS)
Power steering uses the motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by the power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering wheel becomes heavier
as the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for better control of
the steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the system
checked by a professional workshop.Kia recommends to visit an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner.
✽✽ NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
 The EPS warning light does not illuminate.
 The steering effort is high immedi- ately after turning the ignition
switch on. This happens as the sys-
tem performs the EPS system diag-
nostics. When the diagnostics is
completed, the steering wheel will
return to its normal condition.
 A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after the ignition switch
is turned to the ON or LOCK/OFF
position.
 Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low driv-
ing speed.
 The steering effort increases if the steering wheel is rotated continu-
ously when the vehicle is not in
motion. However, after a few min-
utes, it will return to its normal con-
ditions. (Continued)(Continued)
 If an error is detected in the electric
power steering system, EPS will
stop assisting driver in steering the
vehicle to prevent accidents and the
warning light on the cluster will
illuminate or blink. In this case,
have the system inspected by a pro-
fessional workshop. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
 When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise could occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition.
 When the vehicle is stationary, if you turn the steering wheel all the
way to the left or right continuously,
the steering wheel becomes heavier
from the end. This is not a system
malfunction but for your safety. As
time passes, the steering wheel
returns to its normal condition.
 When the charging system warn- ing light comes on or the voltage is
low (When the alternator (or bat-
tery) does not operate normally or
it malfunctions), the steering wheel
may get heavy and become diffi-
cult to control operate abnormally.

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Driving Assist (if equipped)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (if equipped) : If this item is checked,
the rear cross traffic alert function
will be activated.
❈ For more details, refer to "Blind SpotDetection System" in chapter 6.
BSD (Blind Spot Detection)Sound (if equipped) : If this item
checked, the blind spot detection
sound will be activated.
❈ For more details, refer to "Blind SpotDetection System" in chapter 6.
Door
Auto Door Lock (if equipped)
- Off:
The auto door lock operation willbe deactivated.
- Speed:
All doors will be automaticallylocked when the vehicle speed
exceeds 15km/h (9.3mph).
- Shift Lever: All doors will be automaticallylocked if the automatic transaxle /
dual clutch transmission shift lever
is shifted from the P (Park) position
to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or
D (Drive) position.
Automatically Unlock
- Off : The auto door unlock opera tion will be cancelled.
- Vehicle Off/On key out : All doors will be automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is remove
from the ignition switch or the
Engine Star/Stop button is set tothe OFF position.
- Driver Door Unlock : All doors will be automatically unlocked if the
driver's door is unlocked.
- On Shift to P : All doors will be auto matically unlocked if the transaxle
shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)position.
Door Lock Sound (if equipped) :
If this item checked, the door lock
sound function will be activated
when locking doors.

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Warning Messages (if equipped)
Shift to "P" position (for smart key
system and automatic transaxle / dual clutch transmission)
This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without
the shift lever in P (Park) position.
At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If
you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button once more, it will turn to theON position).
Low Key Battery
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to theOFF position.
Press start button whilst turn
steering (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not
unlock normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button is pressed.
It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button whilst
turning the steering wheel rightand left.
Steering wheel unlocked
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock
when the Engine Start/Stop Buttonchanges to the OFF position.
Check steering wheel lock
system (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock
normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to theOFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system and auto- matic transaxle / dual clutchtransmission)
This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedly
without depressing the brake pedal.
It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.

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Press clutch pedal to start engine(for smart key system and manual transaxle)
This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedlywithout depressing the clutch pedal.
It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the engine.
Key not in vehicle
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle
when you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button.
It means that you should always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected
when you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button.
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/StopButton 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 the vehicle inspected
by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
Press start button with smart key
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button whilst the warning message
“Key not detected” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobiliser indica- tor light blinks.
Check fuse "Brake Switch"
(for smart key system and automatic transaxle / dual clutchtransmission)
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 seconds in
the ACC position.