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Features of your vehicle Warning and indicator lights
NOTICE
Driving with the Malfunction Indica -
tor Lamp (MIL) on may cause dam -
age 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, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorised Kia dealer/service part
-
ner as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure warning light
This warning light illuminates:
䳜 Once you set the ignition switch
or ENGINE START/STOP Button to
the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
䳜 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 (Petrol)" on
page 7-39). If the level is low, add
oil as required.
If the warning light remains on
after adding oil or if oil is not
available, have the vehicle
inspected by a professional work
-
shop as soon as possible. Kia rec -
ommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
Engine oil pressure warning light
䳜 If the engine does not stop imme
-
diately after the engine oil pres -
sure warning light is illuminated,
severe damage could result.
䳜 If the warning light stays on
whilst the engine is running, it
indicates that there may be seri
-
ous engine damage or malfunc -
tion. 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 oil level is low,
fill the engine oil to the proper
level.
3. Start the engine again. If the
warning light stays on after the
engine is started, turn the
engine off immediately. In this
case, have the vehicle inspected
by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.