KIA Amanti (2009 year). Instruction — part 10
Driving your vehicle
Gauges
CAUTION
Speedometer
Do not operate the engine within
The speedometer indicates the forward
the tachometer's RED ZONE.
speed of the vehicle.
This may cause severe engine dam-
age.
WARNING
Speedometer and Odometer is cal-
Engine temperature gauge
culated according to the tire size.
This gauge shows the temperature of the
Therefore, if you do not use the tire
engine coolant when the ignition switch
recommended for the vehicle, the
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is ON.
calculation of the Speedometer and
Instrument panel illumination
Do not continue driving with an overheat-
Odometer may be incorrect.
When the vehicle’s parking lights or head-
ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer
lights are on, rotate the illumination con-
to “Overheating” in the Index.
trol knob to adjust the instrument panel
Tachometer
illumination intensity.
The tachometer indicates the approxi-
CAUTION
mate number of engine revolutions per
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
minute (rpm).
the normal range area toward the
Use the tachometer to select the correct
“H” position, it indicates overheat-
shift points and to prevent lugging and/or
ing that may damage the engine.
over-revving the engine.
The tachometer pointer may move slight-
ly when the ignition switch is in ACC or
ON position with the engine OFF. This
movement is normal and will not affect
the accuracy of the tachometer once the
engine is running.
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Driving your vehicle
Fuel gauge
Trip computer
The fuel gauge indicates the approxi-
The trip computer is a microcomputer-
mate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
controlled driver information system that
tank.
displays information related to driving,
Fuel tank capacity - 18.49 US gal. (70
including odometer, tripmeter, driving
liters).
time, average speed, average fuel con-
sumption, instant fuel consumption and
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low
fuel warning light, which will illuminate
distance to empty on the display when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
All stored driving information
(except
odometer) is reset if the battery is dis-
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connected.
WARNING - Fuel gauge
TRIP Button
Running out of fuel can expose
Push the TRIP button for less than 1
vehicle occupants to danger.
second to select tripmeter function as fol-
You must obtain additional fuel as
lows:
soon as possible after the warning
light comes on or when the gauge
TRIP A
TRIP B
indicator comes close to the E
level.
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Driving your vehicle
OGH029037N
OGH029038N
OGH029039
Odometer (mi.)
Tripmeter (mi.)
MODE Button
The odometer indicates the total dis-
TRIP A : Tripmeter A
Push the MODE Button for less than 1
tance the vehicle has been driven.
TRIP B : Tripmeter B
second to select distance to empty, aver-
age fuel consumption , instant fuel con-
This mode indicates the distance of indi-
sumption, average speed, elapsed time
vidual trips selected since the last trip-
function as follows:
meter reset.
The meter's working range is from 0.0 to
Distance to empty
999.9 miles.
Pressing the TRIP button for more than 1
second, when the tripmeter (TRIP A or
Average fuel consumption
TRIP B) is being displayed, clears the
tripmeter to zero (0.0).
Instant fuel consumption
Average speed
Elapsed time
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Driving your vehicle
OGH029300N
OGH029301L
OGH029302L
Distance to empty (mi.)
Average fuel consumption (MPG)
Instant fuel consumption (MPG)
This mode indicates the estimated dis-
This mode calculates the average fuel
This mode calculates the instant fuel
tance to empty based on the current fuel
consumption from the total fuel used and
consumption every 2 second from the
in the fuel tank and the amount of fuel
the distance since the last average con-
driving distance and quantity of fuel
delivered to the engine. When the
sumption reset. The total fuel used is cal-
injection.
remaining distance is below 30 miles, “--
culated from the fuel consumption input.
-” will be displayed and the distance to
For an accurate calculation, drive more
empty indicator will blink.
than 0.03 miles.
The meter’s working range is from 30 to
Pressing the MODE button for more than
999 miles.
1 second, when the average fuel con-
sumption is being displayed, clears the
average fuel consumption to zero (---).
If the vehicle speed exceeds
0.6mph
after refueled than 1.6 gallons(6L), the
average fuel consumption will be cleared
to zero(---).
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Driving your vehicle
✽ NOTICE
•
If the vehicle is not on level ground or
the battery power has been interrupt-
ed, the “Distance to empty” function
may not operate correctly.
The trip computer may not register
additional fuel if less than 6 liters (1.6
gallons) of fuel are added to the vehi-
cle.
•
The fuel consumption and distance to
empty values may vary significantly
OGH029303L
OGH029304L
based on driving conditions, driving
Average speed (MPH)
Elapsed time
habits, and condition of the vehicle.
This mode calculates the average speed
This mode indicates the total time trav-
•
The distance to empty value is an esti-
of the vehicle since the last average
eled since the last driving time reset.
mate of the available driving distance.
speed reset.
Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the
This value may differ from the actual
Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the
driving time keeps going while the engine
driving distance available.
average speed keeps going while the
is running.
engine is running.
The meter’s working range is from
Pressing the MODE button for more than
00:00~99:59.
1 second, when the average speed is
Pressing the MODE button for more than
being displayed, clears the average
1 second, when the driving time is being
speed to zero (---).
displayed, clears the driving time to zero
If
2 hours have passed after the ignition
(00:00).
switch is OFF, the average speed will be
If
2 hours have passed after the ignition
cleared to zero(---).
switch is OFF, the elapsed time will be
cleared to zero(---).
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Driving your vehicle
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Warning lights / audible indica-
Anti-lock brake system
In this case, your ABS system and regu-
tors
(ABS) warning light
ABS
lar brake system may not work normally.
(if equipped)
Have the vehicle checked by an
Checking operation
Authorized Kia Dealer as soon as possi-
All warning lights are checked by turning
This light illuminates if the key is turned
ble.
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
to ON and goes off approximately 3 sec-
engine). Any light that does not illuminate
onds if the system is operating normally.
should be checked by an Authorized Kia
If the light stays on, you may have a
WARNING
Dealer.
problem with your ABS system. Contact
If both ABS and Brake warning
After starting the engine, check to make
an authorized Kia dealer as soon as pos-
lights are ON and stay ON, your
sure that all warning lights are off. If any
sible.
vehicle’s brake system will not work
are still on, this indicates a situation that
normally. In such a case, you may
needs attention. When releasing the
Electronic brake force
experience an unexpected and dan-
parking brake, the brake system warning
gerous situation when braking
distribution (EBD) sys-
ABS
light should go off. The fuel warning light
abruptly. When both ABS and brake
tem warning light
will stay on if the fuel level is low.
lights are on, avoid high speed driv-
(if equipped)
ing and abrupt braking. Have your
If two warning lights illumi-
vehicle checked by an Authorized
nate at the same time while
Kia Dealer as soon as possible.
driving, your vehicle has a
problem with ABS and EBD
system.
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Driving your vehicle
Engine oil pressure
Charging system
Safety belt warning
warning
warning
This warning light indicates the engine oil
This warning light indicates a malfunction
If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fas-
pressure is low.
of either the generator or electrical
tened when the key is turned ON or if it is
If the warning light illuminates while driv-
charging system.
unfastened after the key is ON, the safe-
ing:
If the warning light comes on while the
ty belt warning light blinks until the belt is
vehicle is in motion:
fastened.
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
stop.
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
If the system does not operate as
described, see an Authorized Kia Dealer
2. With the engine off, check the engine
2. With the engine off, check the genera-
oil level. If the level is low, add oil as
tor drive belt for looseness or break-
for assistance.
required.
age.
If the warning light remains on after
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-
adding oil or if oil is not available, call an
lem exists somewhere in the electrical
Authorized Kia Dealer.
charging system. Have an Authorized
Kia Dealer correct the problem as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
If the engine is not stopped imme-
diately, severe damage could result.
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Driving your vehicle
Front fog light indicator
Parking brake & brake
(if equipped)
fluid warning
WARNING
Parking brake warning
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light on is dangerous. If the brake
This light comes on when the front fog
This light is illuminated when the parking
warning light remains on, have the
lights are ON.
brake is applied with the ignition switch in
brakes checked and repaired imme-
the START or ON position. The warning
diately by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
light should go off when the parking
Shift pattern
brake is released.
indicators
Low brake fluid level warning
The individual indicators illuminate to
If the warning light remains on, it may
show the shift lever selection.
indicate that the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the
brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required. Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks.
3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are
found, the warning light remains on or
the brakes do not operate properly.
Have it towed to any Authorized Kia
Dealer for a brake system inspection
and necessary repairs.
To check bulb operation, check whether
the parking brake and brake fluid warning
light illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
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Driving your vehicle
Trunk lid open
Immobilizer indicator
Malfunction indicator
TRUNK
warning
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
OPEN!
This warning light activates when the
This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
This indicator light is part of the Engine
trunk is not closed securely.
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
Control System which monitors various
position to start the engine.
emission control system components. If
If this light turns off or blinks when the
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
Low fuel level
LOW
ignition switch is in the ON position
cates that a potential problem has been
warning
FUEL
before starting the engine, have the sys-
detected somewhere in the emission
tem checked by an authorized Kia
control system.
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
Dealer.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
is nearly empty. The warning light will
drivable and will not need towing, but
come on when the fuel level has dropped
Headlight high beam
have the system checked by an
to about 2.38 US gal. (9 liters). Refuel as
Authorized Kia Dealer as soon as possi-
indicator
soon as possible.
ble.
This indicator illuminates when the head-
Door open
✽ NOTICE
lights are on and in the high beam posi-
display
tion or when the turn signal lever is pulled
A loose fuel filler cap may cause the On
DOOR
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Board Diagnostic System Malfunction
OPEN!
Indicator Light (
) in the instrument
This warning light illuminates when a
panel to illuminate unnecessarily.
door is not closed securely with the igni-
Always make sure that the fuel filler cap
tion in any position. And the door open
is tight.
display will illuminate the corresponding
position light which door is not closed
securely.
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Driving your vehicle
Air bag warning
Auto cruise indicator
CAUTION
AIR
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
•
Prolonged driving with the
BAG
CRUISE indicator
Emission
Control
System
This warning light will blink or illuminate
CRUISE
Malfunction Indicator Light
for approximately 6 seconds each time
(
) illuminated may cause dam-
you turn the ignition switch to the ON
age to the emission control sys-
The indicator light illuminates when the
position.
tems which could effect drivabili-
cruise control system is enabled.
If this indicator does not go out, or if it illu-
ty and/or fuel economy.
minates while the vehicle is being driven,
•
If the Emission Control System
SET indicator
see an Authorized Kia Dealer for immedi-
Malfunction Indicator Light (
)
SET
ate service.
begins to flash ON and OFF,
potential catalytic converter dam-
The indicator light illuminates when the
age is possible which could result
Low
LOW WASHER
cruise function switch (COAST/ SET or
in loss of engine power. Have the
washer
LIQUID!
RES/ACCEL) is ON.
Engine Control System inspected
fluid level
as soon as possible by an
warning indicator (if equipped)
Authorized Kia Dealer.
This warning light indicates the washer
fluid reservoir is nearly empty. Refill the
washer fluid as soon as possible.
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Driving your vehicle
ESC indicator
ESC OFF indicator
Safety belt warning chime
ESC
(Electronic Stability
ESC
(if equipped)
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
OFF
Control) (if equipped)
when the ignition key is turned “ON” or if
The ESC indicator will illuminate when
The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate
it is disconnected after the key is ON, the
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
safety belt warning chime will sound for
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
but should go off after approximately 3
approximately 6 seconds.
onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors
seconds. To switch to ESC OFF mode,
the driving conditions and under normal
press the ESC OFF button. The ESC
Key reminder warning chime
driving conditions, the ESC light will
OFF indicator will illuminate indicating
If the driver’s door is opened and the igni-
remain off. When a slippery or low trac-
the ESC is deactivated. If this indicator
tion key is left in the ignition switch in the
tion condition is encountered, the ESC
stays on in the ESC ON mode, the ESC
LOCK or ACC position, the key reminder
will operate, and the ESC indicator will
may have a malfunction. Take your car to
warning chime will sound. This is to pre-
blink to indicate the ESC is operating.
an authorized Kia dealer and have the
vent you from locking your keys in the
system checked.
vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
Low tire pressure tell-
TPMS (Tire pressure
tale
monitoring system)
TPMS
WARNING
malfunction indicator
•
The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
The low tire pressure telltale comes on
TPMS malfunction indicator illuminates
caused by external factors.
for
3 seconds after the ignition key is
for
3 seconds after the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position.
turned to the "ON" position. If the warn-
•
If you feel any vehicle instability,
ing light does not come on, or continu-
immediately take your foot off the
If the warning light does not come on, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not
ously remains on after the 3-second bulb
accelerator and slowly move to a
working properly. If this occurs, have your
check when you turned the ignition key to
safe position off the road.
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
the "ON" position, the Tire Pressure
dealer as soon as possible.
Monitoring System is not working proper-
ly. If this occurs, have your vehicle
This warning light will also illuminate if
checked by an authorized Kia dealer as
one or more of your tires are significantly
soon as possible.
under-inflated.
The warning light also comes on and
You should stop and check your tires as
stays on when there is a problem with the
soon as possible. If the warning lights
illuminate while driving, reduce vehicle
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
speed immediately and stop the vehicle.
If this happens, the system may not mon-
Avoid hard braking and overcorrecting at
itor the tire pressure. Have the system
the steering wheel. Inflate the tires to the
checked by an authorized Kia dealer as
proper pressure as indicated on the vehi-
soon as possible.
cle’s tire information placard.
WARNING
Significantly low tire pressure
makes the vehicle unstable and can
contribute to loss of vehicle control
and increased braking distances.
Continued driving on low pressure
tires will cause the tires to overheat
and fail.
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Driving your vehicle
LIGHTING
Battery saver function
• The purpose of this feature is to pre-
vent the battery from being dis-
charged. The system automatically
turns off the exterior light when the
driver removes the ignition key and
opens the driver- side door.
• With this feature, the parklight will be
turned off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on when
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1GHA2053
the ignition key is removed, perform the
Lighting control
Parklight position (
)
following :
The light switch has a Headlight and a
When the light switch is in the parklight
1) Open the driver-side door.
Parklight position.
position (1st position), the tail, position,
2) Turn the parklights OFF and ON again
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the
license and instrument panel lights are
using the light switch on the steering
end of the control lever to one of the fol-
ON.
column.
lowing positions:
➀ OFF position
➁ Parklight position
➂ Headlight position
➃ Auto light position
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Driving your vehicle
✽ NOTICE
• Never place anything over sensor (➀)
located on the instrument panel, this
will ensure better auto-light system
control.
• If your vehicle has window tint or
other types of coating on the front
windshield, the Auto light system may
not work properly.
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OGH026042
CAUTION
Headlight position (
)
Auto light position (if equipped)
Don’t clean the sensor using a win-
When the light switch is in the AUTO light
When the light switch is in the headlight
dow cleaner, the cleanser may leave
position
(2nd position) the head, tail,
position, the taillights and headlights will
a light film which could interfere
position, license and instrument panel
be turned ON or OFF automatically
with sensor operation.
depending on the amount of light outside
lights are ON.
the vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
Right turn
Right lane
change
Left lane
change
2GHA2211A
1GHA2210A
Left turn
2GHA2055
High - beam operation
Flashing headlights
Turn signals
To turn on the high beam headlights,
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
The ignition switch must be on for the
push the lever away from you. Pull it back
towards you. It will return to the normal
turn signals to function. To turn on the
for low beams.
(low-beam) position when released. The
turn signals, move the lever up or down.
headlight switch does not need to be on
Green arrow indicators on the instrument
The high-beam indicator will light when
to use this flashing feature.
panel indicate which turn signal is oper-
the headlight high beams are switched
ating. They will self-cancel after a turn is
on.
completed. If the indicator continues to
To prevent the battery from being dis-
flash after a turn, manually return the
charged, do not leave the lights on for a
lever to the OFF position.
prolonged time while the engine is not
running.
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Driving your vehicle
Lane change signals
Automatic headlight aiming
To signal a lane change, move the turn
(if equipped)
signal lever slightly and hold it in position.
To provide better driver visibility and
The lever will return to the OFF position
reduce eye fatigue, the headlight aiming
when released.
(direction) is automatically controlled
➀
If an indicator stays on and does not
depending on vehicle load and vehicle
➁
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
angle (when vehicle is loaded with pas-
turn signal bulbs may be burned out and
sengers, cargo or used for towing, the
will require replacement.
additional load can alter the headlight
aiming point on the road surface). This
system provides constant automatic
✽ NOTICE
1GHA2063
headlight aiming under various vehicle
If an indicator flash is abnormally quick
conditions and angles to ensure the
Front fog light (if equipped)
or slow, bulb may be burned out or have
headlights are always pointed in the right
Fog lights are used to provide improved
a poor electrical connection in the cir-
direction.
visibility and avoid accidents when visibil-
cuit.
ity is poor due to fog, rain or snow etc.
The fog lights will turn on when fog light
CAUTION
switch (➀) is turned to ON (➁) after the
If the automatic headlight aiming
headlight switch is turned on.
system does not operate when the
To turn off the fog lights, turn the switch
vehicle is loaded with passengers
to OFF.
and the front portion of the vehicle
is at an elevated angle, or it is not
adjusting correctly, have the vehicle
✽ NOTICE
checked and repaired by an author-
When in operation, the fog lights con-
ized Kia dealer. Do not attempt to
sume large amounts of vehicle electrical
adjust the headlights manually,
power. Only use the fog lights when vis-
damage to the automatic headlight
ibility is poor or unnecessary battery
aiming system could occur.
and generator drain could occur.
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Driving your vehicle
WIPERS AND WASHERS
✽ NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about
10 minutes, or
1
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windshield wipers to
ensure proper operation.
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OGH048902N
Windshield wipers
Variable intermittent wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
Set the lever to the INT position and
switch is turned ON.
choose the desired wiper interval by turn-
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the
ing the ring (➀).
lever forward and release it with
the lever in the OFF position. The
wipers will operate continuously if
the lever is pushed upward and
held.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT
: Wiper operates intermittently at
the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in a light rain or mist. To
vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob(➀).
LO
: Normal wiper speed
HI
: Fast wiper speed
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