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Engine coolant temperature
gauge
This gauge shows the temperature
of the engine coolant when the igni-
tion switch or ENGINE START/STOP
button is ON.
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the “H”
position, it indicates overheating that
may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an over-
heated engine. If your vehicle over-
heats, refer to “If the engine over-
heats” in chapter 6.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approx-
imate amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.OSC047104N
WARNING - Hot radiator
Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The
engine coolant is under pres-
sure and could cause severe
burns. Wait until the engine is
cool before adding coolant to
the reservoir.
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Automatic reset (for type B cluster)
To make the average fuel economy
be reset automatically whenever refu-
eling, select the "Fuel Econ. Reset"
mode in User Setting menu of the
LCD display (Refer to "User settings
mode" on this chapter).
OFF - You may set to default manu-ally by using the trip switch reset but-
ton.
After Vehicle On – The vehicle is automatically set to default, if open-
ing the driver's door after turning off
the engine or 3 minutes passes after
restarting the engine.
After refueling - After refueling more than 1.6 gallons (6 liters) and driving
over 1 mph (1 km/h), the vehicle will
reset to default automatically.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The average fuel economy is not dis-
played for more accurate calculation
if the vehicle does not drive more
than 10 seconds or 0.19 miles (300
meters) since the ignition or
ENGINE STRAT/STOP button is
turned to ON.
Instant Fuel Economy (3)
This mode displays the instant fuel
economy during the last few sec-
onds when the vehicle speed is
more than 5 MPH (8 km/h).
- Fuel economy range:
0.0 ~ 50.0 MPG or 0.0 ~ 30.0
L/100km Trip A/B (for type A cluster)
Tripmeter (1)
The tripmeter is the total driving dis- tance since the last tripmeter reset.
- Distance range: 0.0~ 9999.9 mi. orkm
To reset the tripmeter, press the RESET button on the steering
wheel for more than 1 second
when the tripmeter is displayed.
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If the engine is running, the informa-
tion will be accumulated even when
the vehicle is not in motion.Service Mode (for Type A clus-
ter)
Service in
If the remaining mileage or time
reaches 900 miles (1,500 km) or 30
days, the service symbol ( ) will
blink for several seconds each time
you set the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button to the
ON position.
Service required
If you exceed the specified service
interval, the service symbol ( ) will
blink each time you turn ON the vehi-
cle.
To reset the service interval, press
the RESET button for more than 5
seconds and then when the miles
and days blink press the RESET but-
ton for more than 1 second.
If the service interval is not set, the
service symbol ( ) will not be dis-
played.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
To change or deactivate the service
interval, consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
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ItemsExplanation
Auto Lock
Enable on shift (if equipped with Intelligent Variable Transmission): All doors will be automatically
locked if the vehicle is shifted from the P (Park) position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D
(Drive) position. (with the engine ON, it is activated)
Enable on speed: All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle speed exceeds 9.3 mph (15 km/h).
Auto Unlock
On shift to P (if equipped with Intelligent Variable Transmission): All doors will be automaticallyunlocked if the gear is shifted to the P (Park) position. (with the engine ON, it is activated)
Vehicle off/On key out : All doors will be automatically unlocked when the ENGINE START/STOP button is set to the OFF position or the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch.
Off : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
2 Press Unlock (if equipped) If this item is checked, the two press unlock will be activated.
The driver's door will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed.
When the door unlock button is pressed again within 4 seconds, the remaining doors will unlock.
Horn Feedback(if equipped) If this item is checked, the horn feedback will be activated.
After locking the door by pressing the lock button on the transmitter, if you press the lock button
again within 4 seconds, the warning sound will operate once to indicate that all doors are locked.
3. Door
❈ The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.
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Wiper mode (if equipped)
This indicator displays which wiper
speed is selected using the wiper
control.
You can activate or deactivate
Wiper/Lights Display function from
the User Settings mode in the cluster
LCD display.
Engine 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 6.
Shift to P (for smart key system
and Intelligent VariableTransmission)
This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine with-
out the shift lever in P (Park) posi-
tion.
At this time, the ENGINE START/STOP button turns to the
ACC position (If you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button
once more, it will turn to the ON
position).
Low key battery (for smart key
system)
This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is
discharged when the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes to
the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system andIntelligent Variable Transmission)
This warning message illuminates if the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton changes to the ACC position
twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the
brake pedal.
It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.OYB040573L
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Press clutch pedal to start engine(for smart key system and ManualTransmission)
This warning message illuminates if the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton changes to the ACC position
twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the
clutch pedal.
It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the engine.
Key not in vehicle (for smart key
system)
This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle
when you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
It means that you should always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected (for smart key
system)
This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected
when you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Press START button again (for
smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button when there is
a problem with the ENGINE
START/STOP button system.
It means that you could start the engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once more.
If the warning illuminates each time you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Press START button with key (for
smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
warning message “Key not detect-
ed” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica- tor light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITH fuse (for
smart key system and IntelligentVariable Transmission)
This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 sec-
onds in the ACC position.
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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 ignition switch or
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, have your 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 ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds
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, have your vehicle
towed to an authorized Kia dealer
and inspected. 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, greater pedal pressure will
be required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will require
increased stopping 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.
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light ON is dangerous. If the Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
illuminates with the parking brake
released, it indicates that the brake
fluid level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
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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, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Electronic
Brake forceDistribution(EBD) SystemWarning 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, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING - ABS/Brake
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 thereby increas-
ing the risk of a crash or injury.
In this case, avoid high speed
driving and abrupt braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.
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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, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light (if equipped)
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 the EPS.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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 isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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