Engine warning light KIA PICANTO 2006 User Guide

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Engine oil pressure warning
This warning light indicates the
engine oil pressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while
driving:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road
and stop.
2. With the engine off, check the engine oil level. If the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, call
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
✽✽
NOTICE
If the engine is not stopped immedi-
ately, severe damage could result.
Charging system warning
This warning light indicates a mal-
function of either the generator or
electrical charging system.
If the warning light comes on while
the vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the gen- erator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a problem exists somewhere in the
electrical charging system. Have
an Authorized Kia Dealer correct
the problem as soon as possible. Safety belt warning
Type A
As a reminder to the driver and pas-
senger, safety belt warning light will
blink for approximately 6 seconds
each time you turn the ignition switchON.
If the driver
’s lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON,
the safety belt warning light blinks for
approximately 6 seconds. (ifequipped)
If the system does not operate as
described, see an Authorized Kia
Dealer for assistance.
Type B (for Europe)
As a reminder to the driver and pas-
senger, safety belt warning light will
blink or illuminate for approximately 6
seconds each time you turn the igni-
tion switch ON.

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If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON
or if it is disconnected after the key is
turn ON, the safety belt warning light
will blink or illuminate until the belt is
fastened.
But, if the driver's lap/shoulder belt is connected and disconnected twice
within 9 seconds after the belt is fas-
tened, the safety belt warning light
will not operate.
If the system does not operate as
described, see an authorized Kia
dealer for assistance.
Type C
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON
or if it is disconnected after the key is
turn ON, the safety belt warning light
illuminates until the belt is fastened.
If the system does not operate as
described, see an Authorized Kia
Dealer for assistance.Parking brake & brake fluid warning
Parking brake warning
This light is illuminated when the
parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion switch in the START or ON posi-
tion. The warning light should go off
when the parking brake is released.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the warning light remains on, it may
indicate that the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required. Then
check all brake components for
fluid leaks. 3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks
are found, the warning light
remains on or the brakes do not
operate properly. Have it towed to
any Authorized Kia Dealer for a
brake system inspection and nec-
essary repairs.
To check bulb operation, check
whether the parking brake and brake
fluid warning light illuminates when
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-tion.
WARNING
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing light on is dangerous. If thebrake warning light remains on,
have the brakes checked and
repaired immediately by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.

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O/D OFF Indicator (if equipped) This indicator comes on when the
O/D system is deactivated.
Low fuel level warning
This warning light indicates the fuel
tank is nearly empty. The warning
light will come on when the fuel level
has dropped to about 6 liters. Refuel
as soon as possible.
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped) This light illuminates when the immo-
bilizer key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
If this light turns off or blinks when
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion before starting the engine, have
the system checked by an authorized
Kia Dealer. Rear hatch warning (if equipped)
This warning light activates when the
rear hatch is not closed securely. Door ajar warning
This warning light illuminates when a door is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.
Headlight high beam indicator This indicator illuminates when the headlights are on and in the high
beam position or when the turn sig-
nal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-
Pass position.
Air bag warning (if equipped)
This warning light will blink or illumi-
nate for approximately 6 seconds
each time you turn the ignition switchto the ON position. If this indicator does not go out, or if
it illuminates while the vehicle is
being driven, see an Authorized Kia
Dealer for immediate service.O/D
OFF
AIR
BAG

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Glow indicator
(diesel engine only)
This light is turned on during warm-
up and turned off after it.
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NOTICE
If the glow indicator continues to
illuminate after the engine has
warmed up or while driving, checkthe system by an authorized Kia
dealer or other competent repairshop as soon as possible.
Sedimentor level warning (diesel
engine only)
The light comes on if water in the
sedimentor is accumulated more
than normal. Drain water if the light is
turned on. Driving with the light on
may damage the engine. Safety belt warning chime (if equipped)
Type A
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition key is turned
“ON ”
or if it is disconnected after the key is
ON, the safety belt warning chime
will sound for approximately 6 sec-
onds.
Type B (for Europe)
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON
and you drive over 9km/h, the safety
belt warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds after the
warning light blinks for approximately
one minute.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is dis-
connected after the key is turn ON
and you drive over 9km/h, the safety
belt warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds.
But, if the driver's lap/shoulder belt is connected and disconnected twice
within 9 seconds after the belt is fas-
tened, the safety belt warning chime
will not operate. Key reminder warning chime (if equipped)
If the driver
’s door is opened and the
ignition key is left in the ignition
switch in the LOCK or ACC position,
the key reminder warning chime will
sound. This is to prevent you from
locking your keys in the vehicle.
Overspeed warning chime (if equipped)
If you drive with the speed of 120
km/h or more, the overspeed warn-
ing chime will sound. This is to pre-
vent you from driving your vehicle
with overspeed.

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Driving tips
BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle:
 Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(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, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in Section 7,
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.
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WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Drunk driving is the num-
ber one contributor to the high-
way death toll each year. Even asmall amount of alcohol will
affect your reflexes, perceptions
and judgement.
You are much more likely to
have a serious accident if you
drink and drive.
If you are drinking or taking
drugs, don’t drive. Do not ridewith a driver who has beendrinking or taking drugs.Choose a designated driver orcall a cab. Driving while under the influ-
ence of drugs is as dangerous
or more dangerous than drivingdrunk.

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Driving tips
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
ards, follow these suggestions:
 Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
 Avoid sudden movements in brak- ing or steering.
 When braking, pump the brake pedal with a light up-and-down
motion until the vehicle is stopped.
✽✽ NOTICE
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
 If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slow-
ly to avoid spinning the drive
wheels.
 Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the
drive wheels to provide traction
when stalled in ice, snow, or mud. Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between 1 (First) and R
(Reverse) in vehicles equipped with
a manual transaxle or R (Reverse)
and any forward gear in vehiclesequipped with an automatic
transaxle. Do not race the engine,and spin the wheels as little as pos-
sible. If you are still stuck after a few
tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a
tow vehicle to avoid engine overheat-
ing and possible damage to the
transaxle.
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NOTICE
Prolonged rocking may cause engine
over-heating, transaxle damage or
failure, and tire damage.
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WARNING - Downshifting
Downshifting with an automatic
transaxle, while driving on slip-
pery surfaces can cause an
accident. The sudden change intire speed could cause the tires
to skid. Be careful when down-
shifting on slippery surfaces.

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In case of an emergency
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION
Fuses
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has two fuse panels,
one located in the driver's side knee
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 thefuse will be melted.
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver’s sidefuse panel.
Always replace a blown fuse with
one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
using the system involved and imme-
diately consult an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
Two kinds of fuses are used: stan-
dard for lower amperage rating and main for higher amperage ratings.
Fuse replacement
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Standard Main fuse
NormalNormal
Blown
Blown
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 through over-
heating and possibly a fire.
 Never install a wire instead of the proper fuse - even as a
temporary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
possibly a fire.
 Do not use a screwdriver or any other metal object to
remove fuses because it may
cause a short circuit and dam-
age the system.

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Description Fuse rating Protected component
ECU1 20A (30A) Engine control unit
STOP 10A Stop light
FR/FOG 10A Front fog light
A/CON 10A Air conditioner
HORN 10A Horn
ECU2 10A Engine control unit
SPARE 10A spare fuse
SPARE 15A spare fuse
SPARE 10A spare fuse
ABS2 30A Anti-lock brake system
ABS1 30A Anti-lock brake system
B+ 30A In panel B+
BLOWER 30A Blower
IGN1 30A Ignition
IGN2 30A Ignition
TAIL LH 10A Tail light (left)
TAIL RH 10A Tail light (right)
DRL 10A Daytime running light
HAZARD 15A Hazard warning flasher
R/LP 10A Room lamp
AUDIO 15A Audio
P/WDW 30A Power windowDescription Fuse rating Protected component
RAD 30A Radiator fan
BATT 100A (120A) Alternator, Battery
F/FOG - Front fog light relay
A/CON - Air conditioner relay
HORN - Horn relay
START - Start motor relay
RAD1 - Radiator fan relay
RAD2 - Radiator fan relay
RR FOG - Rear fog light relay
TAIL - Tail light relay
Engine compartment
Engine compartment (Diesel only)
Description Fuse rating Protected component
FFHTS 30A
Fuel filter heater temporary sensor
GLOW PLUG 80A Glow plug
MDPS 80A Motor driven power steering
PTC HTR1 40A PTC heater1
PTC HTR2 40A PTC heater2
PTC HTR3 40A PTC heater3

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OWNER MAINTENANCE
Owner maintenance schedule
The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an AuthorizedKia Dealer at the frequencies indicat-
ed to help ensure safe, dependable
operation of your vehicle.
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.
When you stop for fuel:
 Check the engine oil level.
 Check coolant level in coolant reservoir.
 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, levelroad.
 When stopping, listen and check for strange 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 transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
 Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
 Check parking brake.
 Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is
normal).
At least monthly:
 Check coolant level in the coolantrecovery 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 radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or da-
mage.
 Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
 Check headlight alignment.
 Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
 Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
 Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow out
under pressure. This could
cause serious injury.

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FUEL FILTER (FOR DIESEL)
The fuel filter for diesel engine plays
an important role of separating water
from fuel and accumulating the waterin its bottom.
If water accumulates in the fuel filter,
the warning light comes on when the
ignition key is in the “ON” position.If this warning light illumi-
nates, take your car to the
authorized Kia dealer and
have the system checked. AIR CLEANER
Element cleaning
This element may be air cleaned or replaced, depending on its condition.
Unless it is very dirty, merely shake it
to remove foreign particles. Eachtime this filter is inspected, wipe theinside of the air cleaner housing and
cover with a damp cloth. If the vehi-
cle is operated in extremely dusty or
sandy areas, clean or replace thiselement more often than at the usual
recommended intervals.
Element replaecment
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover
attaching clips and open the cover.
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CAUTION
If the water accumulated in thefuel filter is not drained at prop-er times, damages to the major parts such as the fuel systemcan be caused by water perme-ation in the fuel filter.