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
• It means that any door is open.
Hood Open
• It means that hood is open.
Tailgate Open
• It means that the tailgate is open.
Sunroof Open
• 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
- 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”
- 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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Other information:
Front wheel alignment
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment
to inspect the front wheel alignment, always position the vehicle on
a level surface with the front wheel ...
Operating condition
• This system will activate when the indicator on the rear parking assist OFF
button is not illuminated.
If you desire to deactivate the rear parking assist system, press the rear parking
assist OFF button again. (The indicator on the button will illuminate.) To turn
the sy ...