Kia FORTE 2022 - Page 149

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Features of your vehicle Warning and indicator lights
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
僅 When you set the ignition switch or
the ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- The malfunction indicator light illu
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minates for about 3 seconds and
then goes off.
僅 Whenever there is a malfunction with
either the emission control system or
the engine or the vehicle powertrain.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to
the emission control system which could
affect drivability and/or fuel economy.
CAUTION
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
illuminates, potential catalytic converter
damage is possible which could result in
loss of engine power. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
僅 When the engine oil pressure is low.
僅 Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
僅 Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more details, refer
to "Engine oil and filter" on page 7-21).
If the level is low, add oil as required.
僅 If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer. Continued driv
-
ing with the warning light on may
cause engine failure.
NOTICE
When engine oil pressure decreases due
to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine
Oil Pressure warning light will illuminate.
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
Low Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning
light on or with the fuel level below “E”
can cause the engine to misfire.
Master warning light
This indicator light illuminates:
僅 This warning light informs the driver
the following situations
僅 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
malfunction (if equipped)
僅 Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunc
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tion (if equipped)
僅 Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar
blocked (if equipped)