check engine KIA PICANTO 2016 Owner's Manual

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ACC(Accessory)
 With manual transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
when the button is in the OFF positionwithout depressing the clutch pedal.
 With automatic transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and electri-
cal 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 positionwithout depressing the clutch pedal.
 With automatic transaxle
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
while 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.
Orange indicatorGreen indicator
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the engine(START/RUN) or vehicle power
(ON), only when the vehicle is not inmotion. In an emergency situationwhile the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and
to the ACC position by pressing theengine start/stop button for morethan 2 seconds or 3 times succes-
sively within 3 seconds. If the vehi- cle is still moving, you can restartthe engine without depressing thebrake pedal by pressing the engine
start/stop button with the shift leverin the N (Neutral) position.

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Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,if it is far away from you, the engine
may not start.
When the ENGINE START/STOP but- ton 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, the “ ”or “KEY OUT”
indicator will blink. And if all doors are
closed, the chime will sound for 5 sec-
onds. The warning will turn off while
the vehicle is moving. Always have the
smart key with you.
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NOTICE
 If the battery is weak or the smart key does not work correctly, you can start
the engine by pressing the engine
start/stop button with the smart key.
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 When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you
can't start the engine normally.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If it
is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 seconds
while it is in the ACC position. The
engine can start without depressing
the brake pedal. But for your safety
always depress the brake pedal before
starting the engine.
CAUTION
Do not press the ENGINE START/
STOP button for more than 10 sec-
onds except when the stop lamp fuse is blown.WARNING
The engine will start by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button, only
when the smart key is in the vehicle.
Never allow children or any person
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton or related parts.
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Manually converts from gasoline to LPG
1. When the GSL switch is turned off
(switch not pressed), while driving with
the GSL switch on (switch pressed), it
will convert to from gasoline to LPG if
the following conditions are met.
After some time starting the engine on gasoline.
When LPG pressure is above certain level.
When LPG fuel system is operating normally.
When the amount of LPG is above cer- tain level. Manually converts from LPG to gasoline
1. When GSL switch is turned on (switch
pressed) while driving on LPG with the
GSL switch off (switch not pressed), it
will convert from LPG to gasoline if the
following conditions are met.
After some time starting the engine.
When gasoline fuel system is operat- ing normally.
When the amount of gasoline is above certain level.
To refill LPG
1. Turn off the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull up thefuel filler lid opener.
3. Pull the fuel filler lid (1) out to fully open.
4. Refill your vehicle with LPG. While refill- ing, do not refill your tank over 80%.
Your vehicle automatically blocks the fuel if it is refilled 80%. But in any
case, you have refilled over 80%, werecommend that the system be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
5. Close the LPG cap and fuel filler lid. Make sure it is securely closed.
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Adapter for Gas Filler Neck
The adapters are required for the fuelling
systems' different nozzles.
Adapters for Gas Filler Necks.
(1) ACME Adapter (2) Dish Coupling Adapter
(3) Bayonet Adapter
Your vehicle comes with a customary
adapter - either ACME (1), Dish Coupling
(2), or Bayonet (3).
WARNING
Do not refill your tank over 80%.
Always turn the engine off before refilling.
Keep away from flammable mate- rials when refilling.
Start the engine after checking the fuel cap is securely closed.
LPG is extremely flammable. If something ignites it, you could
be badly burned. Keep sparks,flames and smoking materials
away from LPG. Do not smoke if
you are near LPG or refilling your
vehicle.
LPG is stored in the fuel tank at pressures up to 3.0Mpa(435psi).
To prevent personal injury, never:
- Fill to a pressure greater than3.0Mpa(435psi).
- Fill a leaking or damaged tank.
LPG can cause severe cold burns and frostbite. Never let liquid LPG
contact your skin or eyes. When
filling your LPG fuel tank, always
wear gloves approved for han-
dling LPG and appropriate eye
protection.
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If your vehicles is parked on anangled surface, the auto-stop fill
device may not function correct-
ly. Make sure your vehicle is
parked on a level surface whenfilling the LPG fuel tank.
Under certain conditions, you may notice it takes longer to fill
your LPG fuel tank or LPG fuel
tank does not refill on a hot day.
This is caused by an increase inthe pressure inside the LPG fuel
tank. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem with the LPGfuel tank.
If it's difficult to refill your LPG
tank for the above reason, do as
follows: - Use gasoline (refuel gasoline).
- Avoid refilling the LPG fuel tankat a very hot midday.
- Do not refill a high propane LPG gas for home (camping) use.
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Fuelling systems and corresponding
adapters vary from country to country. As
not all service stations abroad will pro-
vide you with the required adapter for
your liquefied gas equipment we suggest
that you buy the necessary adapter
before travelling abroad.
Please check whether the adapters fit
your filling equipment.
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NOTICE
In Europe the most common adapter
types are ACME (1), Dish Coupling (2),
and Bayonet (3).
It is generally advisable to always carry
all three adapters on board as the pro-
liferation of filling systems varies from
country to country.
LPG safety precaution
Refill LPG only 80% of the tank.
Do not remove the valve to over refill. If you refill more than you are permitted,
the fuel tank may explode.
Turn the engine off while refilling.
Avoid heat and direct sunlight the fuel tank may pressure up.
Avoid underground parking lots or closed places when you need to park
your vehicle for a very long time.
If you smell LPG inside your vehicle open the windows. If you notice a leak,
we recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Make sure your vehicle is parked on a level surface and nothing flammable is
near while you check your vehicle.CAUTION
When an adapter is used, the user
needs to be aware of the following:
Worn out adapters must not be used.
Due to use of an adapter the released volume of gas is muchgreater compared to a direct con-
nection with the vehicle fillingconnector.
The nozzle must be disconnected from the car before the adapter isremoved.
Some vehicles only have a very small diameter thread to fix anadaptor.
In this case, the user should takeextra care.
The added length of the adapterprovides a greater bending moment. If the fill coupling has not been properly installed, thiscan distort the panel of the car or
even cause the thread of theadapter to shear.
If the vehicle drives away stillconnected then the adapter mayshear unwontedly before the
break-away coupling parts.

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For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to aforward or reverse gear.Transaxle ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the drivewheels from rotating.
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, beforeshifting a car 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 canoccur if these precautions are not
followed in the order identified.
Do not use the engine brake (shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slippery
roads. The vehicle may slip caus-ing an accident.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-ward gear position with thebrakes on.
When stopped on an incline, do not hold the vehicle stationarywith engine power. Use the serv-ice brake or the parking 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) while 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) position 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 unattended in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion.

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1 (First gear)
Use for driving up a very steep grade or
for engine braking when descending
steep hills. When downshifting to "1", the
transaxle will temporarily remain in sec-
ond gear until the vehicle has slowed
enough for low gear to engage. Do not
exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) in low gear.
"1" shifts to 1st gear only. However, shift
up to 2nd is performed when the car
exceeds a certain speed and, as speed
increases, the transaxle will shift up to 3rd
gear to prevent over-revving the engine.
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NOTICE
 For smooth and safe operation, depress the brake pedal when shifting
from "N" (Neutral) position or "P"
(Park) position to a forward or "R"
(Reverse) gear.
 Fully depress the brake pedal in order
to move the shift lever from the "P"
(Park) position to any of the other
positions.
 It is always possible to shift from "R",
"N", "D", "3", "2", "1" position to
"P" position. The vehicle must be fully
stopped to avoid transaxle damage.
Shift lock system (if equipped)
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R
(Reverse) unless the brake pedal isdepressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) into R
(Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition.CAUTION
Shift into "R" and "P" position
only when the vehicle has com-
pletely stopped.
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or any of the forwardpositions with the brakes applied.
Always apply the footbrake when shifting from "P" or "N", to "R","D","3", "2" or "1" position.
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level regularly, and add fluidas necessary.
See the maintenance schedule forthe proper fluid recommendation.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.

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Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a stalled
engine or some other reason, you can
still stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than you nor-
mally would. The stopping distance, how-
ever, will be longer.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do
not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when neces-
sary to maintain steering control on slip-
pery surfaces.In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while the
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
emergency stop with the parking brake.
The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.
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When descending a long or steep
hill, shift to a lower gear and
avoid continuous application of
the brakes. Continuous brakeapplication will cause the brakes
to overheat and could result in a
temporary loss of braking per-
formance.
Wet brakes may impair the vehi- cle’s ability to safely slow down;
the vehicle may also pull to oneside when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test
your brakes in this fashion after
driving through deep water. To
dry the brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performancereturns to normal.
Always, confirm the position of the brake and accelerator pedal
before driving. If you don't checkthe position of the accelerator
and brake pedal before driving,
you may depress the accelerator
instead of the brake pedal. It maycause a serious accident.
WARNING - Brakes
Do not drive with your foot rest- ing on the brake pedal. This will create abnormal high brake tem-
peratures, excessive brake lining
and pad wear, and increasedstopping distances.
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WARNING- Parking brake
Applying the parking brake while
the vehicle is moving at normal
speeds can cause a sudden loss of
control of the vehicle. If you mustuse the parking brake to stop the
vehicle, use great caution in apply-
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Check the brake warning light by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). This light will be illuminated when
the parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion switch in the START or ON position.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
is fully released and the brake warning
light is off.
If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released while
engine is running, there may be a mal-
function in the brake system. Immediate
attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-
cle immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating the
vehicle and only continue to drive the
vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-
tion or repair shop. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
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WARNING
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-
dents due to improper or danger-
ous driving maneuvers. Even
though vehicle control is improved
during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance between
you and objects ahead. Vehicle
speeds should always be reduced
during extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for cars
equipped with an anti-lock braking
system (or Electronic Stability
Control system) may be longer than
for those without it in the following
road conditions.
During these conditions the vehicle should be driven at reducedspeeds:
Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.
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On roads where the road surfaceis pitted or has different surface height.
The safety features of an ABS (or
ESC) equipped vehicle should not
be tested by high speed driving or
cornering. This could endanger the
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NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the engine
may not run as smoothly and the ABS
warning light may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of the low
battery voltage. It does not mean your
ABS is malfunctioning.
 Do not pump your brakes!
 Have the battery recharged before driving the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (if equipped) The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks
where you are steering and where the
vehicle is actually going.
ESC applies the brakes at individual
wheels and intervenes in the engine
management system to stabilize the
vehicle.
CAUTION
When you drive on a road having
poor traction, such as an icy road,
and operate your brakes continu-ously, the ABS will be active con-tinuously and the ABS warning light may illuminate. Pull your car
over to a safe place and stop theengine.
Restart the engine. If the ABS warning light is off, then your ABS
system is normal. Otherwise, youmay have a problem with the ABS.We recommend that you contactan authorized Kia dealer.
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