check engine light KIA K900 2020 Owner's Manual

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The system will operate normally
when such dirt, snow or debris is
removed.
FCA system may not properly oper-
ate in an area (e.g. open terrain),
where any substances are not
detected after turning ON the engine.System malfunction
Check Forward Collision Avoidance
Assist system
When FCA system is not working
properly, FCA system warning light
( ) will illuminate and the warn-
ing message will appear for a few
seconds. After the message disap-
pears, the master warning light
( ) will illuminate. If this occurs,
we recommend that you have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
K900 Kia dealer.
FCA system warning message may appear along with the illumi-
nation of the ESC (Electronic
Stability Control) warning light.
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WARNING
FCA is only a supplementalsystem for the driver's con-
venience. The driver should
hold the responsibility to con-
trol the vehicle operation. Do
not solely depend on FCA
system. Rather, maintain a
safe braking distance, and, if
necessary, depress the brake
pedal to reduce the driving
speed.
In certain instances and under certain driving condi-
tions, FCA system may acti-
vate unintentionally. This ini-
tial warning message appears
on the LCD display with a
warning chime.
Also, in certain instances the
front radar sensor or camera
recognition system may not
detect the vehicle, pedestrian
or cyclist ahead. FCA system
may not activate and the
warning message may not be
displayed.
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WARNING
FCA System may not activate
according to the road condi-
tions, inclement weather, driv-
ing conditions or traffic condi-
tions.

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If you press BCW/BCA button
while 'Active Assist' or 'Warning
Only' is selected the indicator on
the button extinguishes and the
system deactivates.
If you press BCW/BCA button while the system is cancelled the
indicator on the button illuminates
and the system activates. In this
case, the system returns to the
state before the engine turned off.
When the system is initially turned
on and when the engine is turned
off then on again while the system
is in activation, the warning light
will illuminate for 3 seconds on the
outside rearview mirror. If the engine is turned off then on
again, the system maintains the
last setting.
The driver can select the initial warning activation time in the AVN
by selecting “AVN →Setup →
Vehicle →Driver Assistance →
Warning Timing”
The options for the initial Blind- Spot Collision Warning includes
the following:
- Normal:
When this condition is selected,the initial Blind-Spot Collision
Warning is activated normally. If
this setting feels too sensitive
change the option to 'later'.
The warning activation time may feel late if the side/rear vehicle
abruptly accelerates. - Later:
Select this warning activation
time when the traffic is light and
you are driving in a low speed.
However, if you change the warn-
ing activation time, the warning
activation time of vehicle's other
system may also change. Check
the warning activation time before
changing it.
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System setting and activation
System setting
The driver can activate the sys-
tems by placing the ignition switch
to the ON position and by selecting
“AVN →Setup →Vehicle →Driver
Assistance →Parking Safety →
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system”.
RCCA and RCCW system turn on
and get ready to be activated when
'Rear Cross-Traffic safety' is select-
ed.
When the engine is turned off then on again, the systems always get
ready to be activated.
When the system is initially turned on and when the engine is turned
off then on again, the warning light
will illuminate for 3 seconds on the
outside side view mirror.
The driver can select the initial warn-
ing activation time in the AVN by
selecting “AVN →Setup →Vehicle
→ Driver Assistance →Warning
Timing”. The options for the initial
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
(RCCW) system includes the follow-
ing: - Normal:
When this condition is selected, the
initial Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW) system is activat-
ed normally. If this setting feels too
sensitive change the option to ‘Later’.
The warning activation time may feel
late if the side/rear vehicle abruptly
accelerates.
- Later:
Select this warning activation time
when the traffic is light and you are
driving in a low speed. However, if
you change the warning activation
time, the warning activation time of
vehicle's other system may also
change. Check the warning activa-
tion time before changing it.
The driver can select the warning vol-
ume of the Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning (RCCW) system by
selecting “AVN
→Setup →Vehicle →
Driver Assistance → Warning Volume
→ High/Medium/Low”. However, if
you change the warning volume, the
warning volume of vehicle's other
system may also change.
Operating conditions
To operate:
Go to the “AVN → Setup →Vehicle
→ Driver Assistance →Parking
Safety →Rear Cross-Traffic Safety”.
on the AVN. The system will turn on
and standby to activate.
The system will activate when vehi-
cle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h)
and with the shift lever in R
(Reverse).
* The system will not activate when the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h). The system will activate
again when the speed is below 5
mph (8 km/h).
The system's detecting range is
approximately 1 ft ~ 65 ft (0.5 m ~ 20
m). An approaching vehicle will be
detected if their vehicle speed is with-
in 5 mph ~ 22.5 mph (8 km/h ~ 36
km/h). Note that the detecting range
may vary under certain conditions.
As always, use caution and pay
close attention to your surroundings
when backing up your vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many miles (kilometers) you can get
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at amoderate rate. Don't make "jack-
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway,
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption. Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with
your foot resting on the brake pedal
may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness
and may lead to more serious con-
sequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unnec-
essary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment can result from hitting curbs
or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
faster tire wear and may also result
in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condi-
tion. For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs, main-
tain your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 7. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see
chapter 7 for details).
Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi- mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corrosive
materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
allowed to accumulate on the
underside of the vehicle. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.
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What to do in an emergency
If the engine stalls at a cross-
road or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.
If you have a flat tire while
driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
ing:
1. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal and let the vehicle slow
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi-
ately or attempt to pull off the road
as this may cause a loss of con-
trol. When the vehicle has slowed
to such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on firm level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes. 2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn
on your emergency hazard flash-
ers, set the parking brake and put
the transmission in P.
3. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.
4. When changing a flat tire, follow the instruction provided later in
this section.
If the engine stalls while driv-
ing
1. Reduce your speed gradually,keeping a straight line. Move cau-
tiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle will not start, contact
an authorized K900 Kia dealer or
seek other qualified assistance.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If there was a check engine light and
loss of power or stall, and if safe to
do so, wait at least 10 seconds to
restart the vehicle after it stalls. This
may reset the car so it will no longer
run at low power (limp home) condi-
tion.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING

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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. Be sure the shift lever is in N(Neutral) or P (Park) and the
emergency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you oper-
ate the starter, the battery is dis-
charged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely tight-
ened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See instructions for "Jump
starting".
If engine turns over normally
but does not start
1. Check the fuel level.
2. With the Engine Start/Stop Buttonin the OFF position, check all con-
nectors at the ignition coils and
spark plugs. Reconnect any that
may be disconnected or loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine compartment.
4. If the engine still does not start, call an authorized K900 Kia dealer
or seek other qualified assistance.
WARNING - Push/
pull start
Do not push or pull the vehicle
to start it. Push or pull starting
may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overload and create a
fire hazard.

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
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• Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
• Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-38
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-38
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
50
• Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51\
• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
• Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-53
• Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• Engine compartment fuse replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
• Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77
• Lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77
• Light bulb position (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79
• Light bulb position (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79
• Light bulb position (Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-80
• Headlamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 7-80
• Rear combination lamp (LED type) bulbreplacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-80
• High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81
• License plate lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . 7-81
• Rear fog lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . 7-81
• Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . 7-82
• Map lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 7-82
• Vanity mirror lamp (front)(LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-82
• Room lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 7-83
• Glove box lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . 7-83
• Trunk lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 7-83
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
• Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
• Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-89
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Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized K900 Kia dealer at the frequen-
cies indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties, and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING- Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with a clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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Maintenance
FUSES
❈Left side : Normal , Right side : Blown
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has 4 (or 5) fuse panels,
one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the other in the engine com-
partment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
has blown, the element inside the
fuse will melt.
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver’s side
fuse panel.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
using the system involved and imme-
diately consult an authorized K900
Kia dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car-tridge type, and multi fuse for higheramperage ratings.
WARNING- Fuse replace-
ment
Never replace a fuse with any- thing but another fuse of the
same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a
fire.
Never install a wire or alu- minum foil instead of the
proper fuse - even as a tem-
porary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
a possible fire.
Do not arbitrarily modify or add-on electric wiring to the
vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or anyother metal object to removefuses because it may cause ashort circuit and damage thesystem.
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■
Blade type
■ Cartridge type
■ Multi fuse
■ BFT