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Check Hybrid system
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the hybrid
control system.
Refrain from driving when the warn-
ing message is displayed.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
Check Hybrid system.Turn off engine
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the hybrid
system. The " " indicator will blink
and a warning chime will sound until
the problem is solved.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
Check Hybrid system.Do not start engine.
This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is
low. A warning chime will sound until
the problem is solved.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Stop vehicle and check powerSupply
This message is displayed when a
failure occurs in the power supply
system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Refill inverter coolant
This message is displayed when the
inverter coolant is nearly empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
Stop vehicle and check brakes
This message is displayed when a
failure occurs in the brake system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Check brakes
This message is displayed when the
brake performance is low or the
regenerative brake does not work
properly due to a failure in the brake
system.
In this case, it may take longer for the
brake pedal to operate and the brak-
ing distance may become longer.
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Refuel to prevent Hybrid batteryDamage
This message is displayed when the
fuel tank is nearly empty.
You should refill the fuel tank to pre-
vent hybrid battery damage.
Check Virtual Engine SoundSystem
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the Virtual
Engine Sound System (VESS).
In this case, have the system
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
Remaining charge time(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
The message is displayed to notify
the remaining time to fully charge the
battery.
Charger Error! (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the charger.
Low/High System Temp.Maintaining Hybrid mode(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the
temperature of the high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is too low or too high.
This warning message is to protect
the battery and the hybrid system.
Low/High System Temp.Switching to Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the
temperature of the high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is too low or high.
This warning message is to protect
the battery and the hybrid system.
Switching to Hybrid mode to allowheating (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
When the coolant temperature is lower than 57 °F (-14 °C), and you
turn the climate control On for
heating, this message will be dis-
played in the cluster. Then, the
vehicle will automatically switch to
HEV mode.
When the coolant temperature is higher than 57 °F (-14 °C), or you
turn the climate control Off, the
vehicle will automatically return to
EV mode.

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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■ ■Hybrid (Kappa 1.6 GDI)
❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................8-22
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................8-19
3. Engine oil dipstick .............................8-19
4. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................8-26
5. Inverter coolant reservoir ..................8-22
6. Fuse box ...........................................8-56
7. Engine clutch actuator reservoir tank
.8-27
8. Air cleaner.........................................8-31
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....8-29

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Your vehicle at a glance
ODEP077001
■ ■Plug-in Hybrid (Kappa 1.6 GDI)
❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................8-22
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................8-19
3. Engine oil dipstick .............................8-19
4. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................8-26
5. Inverter coolant reservoir ..................8-22
6. Fuse box ...........................................8-56
7. Engine clutch actuator reservoir tank .8-27
8. Air cleaner.........................................8-31
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....8-29

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Features of your vehicle
Engine coolant temperature
This gauge indicates the tempera-
ture of the engine coolant when the
engine is running.
LCD Modes
(1) Trip Computer mode
This mode displays driving informa-
tion like the tripmeter, fuel economy,
and so on.
❈For more details, refer to “Trip
Computer” in this chapter.
(2) Turn By Turn mode (if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
navigation. (3) Assist mode(if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS),
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) and
Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
(4) Audio mode (if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
A/V system.
(5) Service mode
This mode informs of service interval
(mileage or days) and pressure sta-
tus of each tire.
(6) Master warning mode
This mode informs of warning mes-
sages related to lamp failure or mal-
function of Blind Spot Detection sys-
tem (BSD) and so on.
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■For Hybrid
CAUTION
When the gauge indicator gets
out of the normal range, towardthe “H (Hot)” position, it indi-cates overheating of the engine.It may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with theoverheated engine.
For further information, refer to“If the Engine Overheats” in thechapter 7.

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Features of your vehicle
Sunroof Open (if equipped)
This warning is displayed if youturn off the engine when the sun-
roof is open. Turn on FUSE SWITCH (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates
if the fuse switch under the steer-
ing wheel is OFF.
It means that you should turn the fuse switch on.
❈ For more details, refer to “Fuses”
in chapter 8. Engine has overheated
This warning message illuminates
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is above 248°F (120°C). This
means that the engine is overheated
and may be damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer to
“Overheating” in chapter 7.
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Features of your vehicle
Stop vehicle to charge battery
This warning message illuminates
when the hybrid battery power
(SOC) level is low.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe location and wait until the hybrid
battery is charged.
Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery dam-
age
This warning message illuminates
when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
You should refill the fuel tank to pre-
vent hybrid battery damage.
Refill inverter coolant
This warning message illuminates
when the inverter coolant is nearly
empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.Check brakes
This warning message illuminates
when the brake performance is low
or the regenerative brake does not
work properly due to a failure in the
brake system.
In this case, it may take longer for the
brake pedal to operate and the brak-
ing distance may become longer.
Stop vehicle and check brakes
This warning message is displayed
when a failure occurs in the brake
system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe location and tow your vehicle to
the nearest authorized Kia dealer
and have the vehicle inspected.
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 charge time
(Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed to notify
the remaining time to fully charge the
battery.
Shift to P to charge (Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when the
charging connector is plugged with
the shift lever in R (Reverse), N
(Neutral) or D (Drive). Move the shift
lever to P (Park) and re-start the
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Features of your vehicle
Autonomous EmergencyBraking (AEB) Warninglight (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the AEB.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLight
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine coolant tempera- ture is above 248°F (120°C). This
means that the engine is overheat-
ed and may be damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer
to “Overheating” in chapter 7.
LED Headlamp Warning
Light (if equipped)
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 there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
This warning light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION - Engine
Overheating
Do not continue driving with the engine overheated. Otherwisethe engine may be damaged.
CAUTION - LED
Headlamp Warning Light
Continuous driving with the LED Headlamp Warning Lighton or blinking can reduce LEDheadlamp (low beam) life.

Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
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, at 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.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the engine start/stop
button is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
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Driving your vehicle
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you
are going to drive before you begin
driving.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pres-
sures will result in overheating and
possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction
or tire failure.
Never exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure shown on the tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
High speed travel consumes more
fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-
get to check both the engine coolant
and engine oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
result in overheating of the engine.
WARNING- Under/overinflated tires
Always check the tires for proper
inflation before driving.
Underinflated or overinflated
tires can cause poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
For proper tire pressures, refer to
“Tires and wheels” in chapter 9.
WARNING- Tire tread
Always check the tire tread
before driving your vehicle.
Worn-out tires can result in loss
of vehicle control. Worn-out tires
should be replaced as soon as
possible. For further information
and tread limits, refer to "Tires
and wheels" in chapter 8.