warning light KIA QUORIS 2016 Owner's Guide

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Check ECS (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates
if there is a malfunction with the Electronic Control Suspension
(ECS) system. We recommend
that the vehicle be inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
For more details, refer to "ElectronicControl Suspension (ECS)" in chap-ter 5.
✽✽ NOTICE - ECS Warning
Message
When there is a malfunction with
the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), the Electronic Control
Suspension (ECS) warning message
may illuminate as well as the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Indicator Light.Low Washer Fluid
This warning message illuminates on the service reminder mode if
the washer fluid level in the reser-
voir is nearly empty.
It means that you should refill the washer fluid.
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Low Fuel
This warning message illuminates
if the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warninglight is illuminates.
- When the trip computer displays “--- km(or mile)” as distance to
empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Check High Beam Assist System
This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the High
Beam Assist System, We recom-
mend that the vehicle be inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
For more details, refer to "High BeamAssist System" in chapter 4.
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Warning lights
✽✽NOTICE - Warning lights
Make sure that all warning lights
are OFF after starting the engine. If
any light is still ON, this indicates a
situation that needs attention.
Air bag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 6seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to the “Seat
Belts” in chapter 3.
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds
- It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
When the parking brake is applied.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminateswith the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low. If the brake fluid level in the reservoir
is low:
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 (For
more details, refer to “Brake Fluid”
in chapter 7). Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks. If any
leak on the brake system is still
found, the warning light remains
on, or the brakes do not operate
properly, do not drive the vehicle.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle towed to an
authorized Kia dealer and inspect-ed. Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail. With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure are
required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) Warning Light
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 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 Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
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
Indicator Lamp (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 damageis possible which could result in loss of engine power.
In this case, we recommend thatyou have the vehicle inspectedby an authorized Kia dealer assoon as possible.

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Charging SystemWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the 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.
When your vehicle is overheated, the color of the engine coolant
temperature symbol will change(white → red). (for type B cluster)
CAUTION - Engine Overheating
Do not continue driving with the
engine overheated. Otherwiseengine may be damaged.

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Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the 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.
When the fuel tank is nearly empty, the color of the fuel level symbol will change (white → orange). (for
type B cluster)
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 “E” can cause theengine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter (if equipped).

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Low Tire PressureWarning 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 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.
Autonomous Emergency
Braking (AEB) Warning light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the AEB.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction on the pre-safe seat belt, electronic con-
trol suspension, or advanced smart
cruise control or other systems etc.
To identify the details of the warn-
ing, look at the LCD display.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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Door Open Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When a door is not closed securely.
Trunk Open WarningLight
This warning light illuminates:
When the trunk is not closed secure-
ly.
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.
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