KIA QUORIS 2013 Owners Manual

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Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
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 ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational without
the assistance of the anti-lock
brake system).
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Electronic
Brake force Distribution(EBD) System Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate at
the same time while driving:
When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING - Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing light ON is dangerous. If the
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light illuminates with
the parking brake released, itindicates that the brake fluid
level is low.
In this case, we recommend
that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING - Electronic
Brake force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Lights are on, the brake system
will not work normally and you
may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during
sudden braking.
In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking.
We recommend you have the
vehicle inspected by an author-
ized Kia dealer as soon as pos-
sible.

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✽✽NOTICE- Electronic Brake
force Distribution(EBD) System
Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on,
the speedometer, odometer, or trip-
meter may not work. Also, the EPS
Warning Light may illuminate and
the steering effort may increase or
decrease.
In this case, we recommend you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION - Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on maycause damage to the emissioncontrol systems which could effect drivability and/or fueleconomy.
CAUTION - Gasoline Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-tial catalytic converter damage is possible which could result inloss of engine power.
In this case, we recommend thatyou have the vehicle inspectedby an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

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Charging System
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system. If there is a malfunction with either the
alternator or electrical charging system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the
electrical charging system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer as soon
as possible.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine coolant tempera- ture is above 120°C (248°F). This
means that the engine is overheat-
ed and may be damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer
to “Overheating” in chapter 6.
CAUTION - Engine Overheating
Do not continue driving with the
engine overheated. Otherwiseengine may be damaged.

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Engine Oil PressureWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in section 7). If
the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available,
we recommend that you have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible.
Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light

If the engine does not stop immediately after the EngineOil Pressure Warning Light isilluminated, severe damage could result.
If the warning light stays onwhile the engine is running, itindicates that there may beserious engine damage or malfunction. In this case,
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oillevel is low, fill the engineoil to the proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the warning light stays on afterthe engine is started, turnthe engine off immediately.In this case, we recommend that you have the vehicleinspected by an authorizedKia dealer.
CAUTION - Low Fuel
Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuellevel below “0 or E” can causethe engine to misfire and dam- age the catalytic converter (ifequipped).

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Low Tire Pressure
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 one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated (The
location of the underinflated tires
are displayed on the LCD display).
For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 6. This warning light remains on after
blinking for approximately 60 seconds
or repeats blinking and off at the
intervals of approximately 3 seconds:
When there is a malfunction with
the TPMS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer as soon
as possible.
For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 6.
Door Ajar Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When a door is not closed securely.
Tailgate Open Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates: When the tailgate is not closed
securely.
WARNING - Safe Stopping
The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
If you notice any vehicle insta- bility, immediately take your
foot off the accelerator pedal,
apply the brakes gradually with
light force, and slowly move to
a safe position off the road.

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Overspeed WarningLight (if equipped)
This warning light blinks:
When you drive the vehicle more than 120 km/h.
- This is to prevent you from drivingyour vehicle with overspeed.
- The overspeed warning chime also sound for approximately 5
seconds.
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFLS) Warning Light
This warning light blinks:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON posi- tion.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the AFLS.
If there is a malfunction with the AFLS:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and restart the engine. If the warning light
remains on, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Washer Fluid Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
In this case, you should refill the
washer fluid.
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Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light
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 EPB.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
✽✽ NOTICE - Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
Warning Light
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Light may illuminates
when the Electronic Stability control
(ESC) Indicator Light comes on to
indicates that the ESC is not work-
ing properly (This does not indicate
malfunction of the EPB).Pre-safe Seat Belt Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the pre-safe seat belt system.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer. ❈ For more details, refer to “Seat
Belt” in chapter 3.
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Electronic ControlledSuspension (ECS) Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the electronic controlled suspen- sion (ECS) system.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer. ❈ For more details, refer to “Electronic Controlled Suspension
(ECS)” in chapter 5.
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NOTICE - Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS)
Warning Light
When there is a malfunction with
the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), the Electronic Controlled
Suspension (ECS) Warning Light
may come on as well as the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Indicator Light.
ECSCAUTION - Electronic
Controlled Suspension
(ECS) Warning Light
If the Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS) Warning Lightilluminates when there is no airin the suspension, the vehicle height will be very low. In thiscase, do not drive the vehicle toprotect it from the projections on the surface of the ground.
We recommend that you havethe vehicle inspected by anauthorized Kia dealer.
When towing the vehicle, youshould follow the instruction in “Electronic ControlledSuspension (ECS)” of chapter 5.

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LED Headlamp Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the 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, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
This warning light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with advanced smart cruise control sys- tem.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) Radar Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When the radar of the advanced smart cruise control system or its
cover is stained.
Remove the stains with a soft cloth ❈ For more details, refer to “Smart
Cruise Control (SCC) System” inchapter 5.
CAUTION - LED
Headlamp Warning Light
Continuous driving with the LED Headlamp Warning Lighton or blinking can reduce LED headlamp (low beam) life.

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Indicator Lights
Electronic StabilityControl (ESC) Indicator Light
This indicator 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 ESC system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This indicator 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 you deactivate the ESC sys- tem by pressing the ESC OFF but- ton.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
ECO Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When you activate the active ECO
system by selecting ECO mode as a
drive mode.
For more details, refer to “Drive
Mode” in chapter 5.
ECO