Kia seltos 2023 - Page 168

Features of your vehicle
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Warning and indicator lights
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
This warning light appears:
僅 When you set the ignition switch or
the ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- The malfunction indicator light
appears 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 occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
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.
NOTICE
For Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi
If the enhanced engine protection sys -
tem becomes activated due to lack of
engine oil, engine power will be limited.
If such condition continues repeatedly,
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will
appear.
CAUTION
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
appears, potential catalytic converter
damage is possible which could result in
loss of engine power. In this case, have
the vehicle inspected by a professional
workshop as soon as possible. Kia rec
-
ommends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
Engine oil pressure warning light
This warning light appears:
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-
30). 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 a pro -
fessional workshop as soon as possi -
ble. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Continued driving with the warning
light on may cause engine failure.
NOTICE
僅 When the engine oil pressure
decreases due to insufficient engine
oil, etc., the Engine Oil Pressure warn -
ing light will appear.
僅 For Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi, the
enhanced engine protection system
which limits engine power will be acti -
vated. When the engine oil pressure is
restored, the Engine Oil Pressure
warning light and the enhanced
engine protection system will turn off
after the engine is restarted.