Kia Carens: LCD Display / Warning Messages
Shift to “P” position (for smart key system and automatic transaxle/dual clutch
transmission)
- This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without
the shift lever in P (Park) position.
- 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 start button while turn steering (for smart key system)
- This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally
when the Engine Start/Stop Button is pressed.
- It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while turning
the steering wheel right and left.
Steering wheel unlocked (for smart key system)
- This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock when
the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.
Check steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)
- This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock normally
when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system and automatic transaxle/dual
clutch transmission)
- This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button 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.
Press clutch pedal to start engine (for smart key system and manual transaxle)
- This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button 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,
we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Press start button with smart key (for smart key system)
- This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start/Stop Button
while the warning message “Key not detected” is illuminating.
- At this time, the immobilizer indicator light blinks.
Check fuse “Brake Switch” (for smart key system and automatic transaxle/dual
clutch transmission)
- This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is disconnected.
- 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 seconds in the ACC position.
Shift to “P” or “N” to start engine (for smart key system and automatic transaxle/dual
clutch transmission)
- This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with the
shift lever not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
✽ NOTICE
You can start the engine with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
But, for your safety, we recommend that you start the engine with the shift lever
in the P (Park) position.
Check exhaust system (for Diesel engine)
This warning message illuminates if the DPF system has a malfunction. at this
time, DPF warning light also blinks.
In this case, we recommend that you have the DPF system checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Door Open
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• It means that any door is open.
Hood Open
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• It means that hood is open.
Tailgate Open
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• It means that the tailgate is open.
Sunroof Open
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• This warning message illuminates if you turn off the engine and then open the
driver's door when the sunroof is open.
Low Washer Fluid
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- This warning message illuminates on the service reminder mode if the washer
fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
- It means that you should refill the washer fluid.
Turn on “FUSE SWITCH”
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- This warning message illuminates if the fuse switch under the steering wheel
is OFF.
- It means that you should turn the fuse switch on.
❈For more details, refer to “Fuses” in chapter 8.
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1. Front bumper cover
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To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it out.
WARNING - Ashtray use
Do not use the vehicle’s ashtray as a waste receptacle.
Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ashtray with other combustible
materials may cause a fire.
CAUTION
When cleaning spilled liqu ...