Kia Optima User manual

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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Index
table of contents

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Active ECO system .......................................................5-56
Air bags..........................................................................3-41
Air bag warning label..................................................3-63
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-44
Curtain air bag.............................................................3-54
Driver's and passenger's front air bag .........................3-48
Side impact air bag......................................................3-53
Air cleaner .....................................................................7-44
Alarm system .................................................................4-12
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-33
Appearance care.............................................................7-93
Exterior care ................................................................7-93
Interior care .................................................................7-98
Armrest ..........................................................................3-13
Ashtray.........................................................................4-132
Automatic climate control system ...............................4-116
Air conditioning ........................................................4-122
Automatic heating and air conditioning ....................4-117
Manual heating and air conditioning.........................4-118
Automatic transaxle .......................................................5-22
Ignition key interlock system ......................................5-27
Paddle shifter...............................................................5-25
Shift lock system .........................................................5-26
Sports mode.................................................................5-24
Base kerb weight ...........................................................5-82
Battery............................................................................7-51
Battery saver function....................................................4-92
Before driving..................................................................5-3
Bonnet............................................................................4-27
Bottle holders, see cup holders....................................4-134
Brake system..................................................................5-29
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....................................5-33
Electronic stability program (ESP) .............................5-43
Electric parking brake (EPB) ......................................5-35
Parking brake...............................................................5-30
Power brakes ...............................................................5-29
Brake/clutch fluid ..........................................................7-39
Bulb replacement ...........................................................7-80
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button.................5-9
Capacities (Lubricants)....................................................8-4
Care
Exterior care ................................................................7-93
Interior care .................................................................7-98
Tyre care ......................................................................7-54
Cargo weight..................................................................5-82
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Centre console storage.................................................4-130
Central door lock switch................................................4-16
Chains
Tyre chains...................................................................5-71
Changing tyres .................................................................6-9
Checking tyre inflation pressure....................................7-55
Child restraint system ....................................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock .......................................4-18
Cigarette lighter ...........................................................4-133
Climate control air filter...................................4-114, 4-125
Climate control air filter ................................................7-46
Climate control system (Automatic)............................4-116
Air conditioning ........................................................4-122
Automatic heating and air conditioning ....................4-117
Manual heating and air conditioning.........................4-118
Climate control system (Manual) ................................4-107
Air conditioning.........................................................4-112
Climate control air filter ............................................4-114
Heating and air conditioning .....................................4-108
Clock (Digital) .............................................................4-136
Clothes hanger .............................................................4-137
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ...............4-45
Compact spare tyre replacement ...................................7-59
Coolant...........................................................................7-36
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-36
Crankcase emission control system...............................7-99
Cruise control system ....................................................5-49
Cup holder ...................................................................4-134
Curtain air bag ...............................................................3-54
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination....4-46
Dashboard, see instrument cluster.................................4-45
Day time running light...................................................4-92
Defogging (Windscreen)..............................................4-126
Defogging logic (Windscreen).....................................4-128
Defroster (Rear window) .............................................4-106
Defrosting (Windscreen)..............................................4-126
Digital clock.................................................................4-136
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
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isplay illumination, see instrument panel illumination .....4-46
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-45
Door locks......................................................................4-15
Central door lock switch .............................................4-16
Child-protector rear door lock.....................................4-18
Drinks holders, see cup holders...................................4-134
Driver position memory system ....................................4-36
Driver's air bag...............................................................3-48
Driving at night..............................................................5-67
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-69
Driving in the rain .........................................................5-68
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ECO system (active)......................................................5-56
Economical operation ....................................................5-64
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) .....................................4-41
Electric parking brake (EPB).........................................5-35
Electronic stability program (ESP)................................5-43
Emergency commodity..................................................6-30
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5
Jump starting .................................................................6-5
Push starting ..................................................................6-6
Emergency towing .........................................................6-26
Emergency whilst driving................................................6-3
Emission control system................................................7-99
Crankcase emission control system.............................7-99
Evaporative emission control system..........................7-99
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-100
Engine compartment ................................................2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ...............................................................7-36
Engine number.................................................................8-8
Engine oil.......................................................................7-34
Engine overheats..............................................................6-7
Engine start/stop button ...................................................5-9
Engine temperature gauge .............................................4-48
Engine will not start.........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control system ............................7-99
Exhaust emission control system.................................7-100
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ...............7-31
Exterior care...................................................................7-93
Flat tyre............................................................................6-8
Changing tyres...............................................................6-9
Jack and tools ................................................................6-8
Removing and storing the spare tyre.............................6-9
Floor mat anchor(s) .....................................................4-136
Fluid
Washer fluid.................................................................7-42
Brake/clutch fluid ........................................................7-39
Power steering fluid.....................................................7-46
Front seat adjustment - manual .......................................3-4
Front seat adjustment - power .........................................3-5
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-29
Fuel gauge......................................................................4-47
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2
Fuses ..............................................................................7-63
Fuse/relay panel description........................................7-68
Instrument panel fuse ..................................................7-65
Multi fuse ....................................................................7-67
Memory fuse................................................................7-65
Main fuse.....................................................................7-67
Button starting/EPB fuse.............................................7-67
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Gauge
Engine temperature gauge ...........................................4-48
Fuel gauge ...................................................................4-47
Glassroof, see panorama sunroof ..................................4-32
Glove box.....................................................................4-131
Hazard warning flasher..................................................4-91
Hazardous driving conditions........................................5-66
Headlight escort function...............................................4-92
Headlight levelling device .............................................4-97
Headlight washer ...........................................................4-98
Headrest..................................................................3-7, 3-12
Height adjustment..........................................................3-20
Highway driving ............................................................5-69
Horn ...............................................................................4-40
How to use this manual ...................................................1-2
Ignition key interlock system ........................................5-27
Immobiliser system..........................................................4-4
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ...................1-5
Indicators and warnings.................................................4-56
Inside rearview mirror ...................................................4-41
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-45
Instrument panel illumination .....................................4-46
Speedometer ................................................................4-46
Engine temperature gauge ...........................................4-48
Tachometer ..................................................................4-46
Fuel gauge ...................................................................4-47
Odometer .....................................................................4-49
Trip computer ..............................................................4-48
Maintenance system ....................................................4-54
Vehicle option..............................................................4-53
Warning and indicators................................................4-56
Instrument panel illumination........................................4-46
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-3
Interior care....................................................................7-98
Interior features............................................................4-133
Ashtray ......................................................................4-133
Cigarette lighter.........................................................4-133
Clothes hanger...........................................................4-137
Cup holder .................................................................4-134
Digital clock ..............................................................4-136
Power outlet...............................................................4-135
Sunvisor.....................................................................4-134
Floor mat anchor(s) ...................................................4-136
Interior light .................................................................4-102
Interior overview .............................................................2-2
Interlock system.............................................................5-26
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Jack and tools...................................................................6-8
Jump starting....................................................................6-5
Key positions ...................................................................5-5
Keys .................................................................................4-3
Label
Air bag warning label..................................................3-63
Tyre specification and pressure label ............................8-8
Vehicle certification label..............................................8-7
Lap belt ..........................................................................3-22
Lap/shoulder belt ...........................................................3-20
Light bulbs .....................................................................7-83
Lighting..........................................................................4-92
Battery saver function .................................................4-92
Headlight escort function ............................................4-92
Day time running light ................................................4-92
Smart conering lamp ...................................................4-92
Headlight levelling device...........................................4-97
Headlight washer.........................................................4-98
Lubricants and capacities.................................................8-4
Lumbar support................................................................3-7
Main fuse .......................................................................7-67
Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .............7-31
Maintenance services.....................................................7-4
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-18, 7-29
Normal maintenance schedule .............................7-9, 7-20
Owner maintenance.......................................................7-6
Scheduled maintenance service.....................................7-8
Tyre maintenance.........................................................7-59
Maintenance schedule......................................................7-6
Normal maintenance schedule .............................7-9, 7-20
Maintenance under severe usage conditions..............7-18, 7-29
Maintenance services.......................................................7-4
Maintenance system.......................................................4-54
Manual climate control system....................................4-107
Air conditioning.........................................................4-112
Climate control air filter ............................................4-114
Heating and air conditioning .....................................4-108
Manual transaxle............................................................5-19
Memory fuse..................................................................7-65
Mirrors ...........................................................................4-41
Day/night rearview mirror...........................................4-41
Electric chromic mirror (ECM).....................................4-1
Inside rearview mirror .................................................4-41
Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-42
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Moonroof, see panorama sunroof..................................4-32
Multi fuse.......................................................................7-67
Neck restraints, see headrest ..................................3-7, 3-11
Odometer .......................................................................4-49
Oil (Engine) ...................................................................7-34
Outside rearview mirror.................................................4-42
Overheats .........................................................................6-7
Owner maintenance .........................................................7-6
Paddle shifter .................................................................5-25
Panorama sunroof ..........................................................4-32
Parking brake .................................................................5-30
Parking brake inspect.....................................................7-43
Passenger's front air bag ................................................3-48
Power brakes..................................................................5-29
Power outlet .................................................................4-135
Power steering ...............................................................4-38
Power steering fluid.......................................................7-40
Power window lock button............................................4-25
Push starting.....................................................................6-6
Rear parking assist system.............................................4-76
Rear seat.........................................................................3-11
Rearview camera ...........................................................4-90
Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures .................7-54
Recommended lubricants and capacities.........................8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number..........................8-6
Remote keyless entry.......................................................4-7
Road warning...................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle .......................................................5-66
Scheduled maintenance service .......................................7-8
Normal maintenance schedule .............................7-9, 7-20
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-18, 7-29
Seat belts........................................................................3-17
Height adjustment........................................................3-20
Lap/shoulder belt.........................................................3-20
Lap belt........................................................................3-22
Pre-tensioner seat belt .................................................3-24
Seat warmer..........................................................3-10, 3-16
Seatback pocket .............................................................3-11
Seats .................................................................................3-2
Front seat adjustment - manual .....................................3-4
Front seat adjustment - power .......................................3-5
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Lumbar support .............................................................3-7
Seatback pocket ...........................................................3-11
Headrest................................................................3-9, 3-11
Rear seat ......................................................................3-11
Seat warmer........................................................3-10, 3-16
Armrest ........................................................................3-13
Shift lock system ...........................................................5-26
Side impact air bag ........................................................3-53
Smart key .......................................................................4-10
Smart parking assist system...........................................4-79
Smooth cornering...........................................................5-67
Snow tyres .....................................................................5-70
Special driving conditions .............................................5-66
Driving at night ...........................................................5-67
Driving in flooded areas..............................................5-69
Driving in the rain .......................................................5-68
Hazardous driving conditions......................................5-66
Highway driving..........................................................5-69
Rocking the vehicle .....................................................5-66
Smooth cornering ........................................................5-67
Speedometer...................................................................4-46
Sports mode ...................................................................5-24
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4
Starting the engine..................................................5-7, 5-12
Steering wheel................................................................4-38
Horn.............................................................................4-40
Power steering .............................................................4-38
Tilt steering..................................................................4-39
Storage compartment ...................................................4-130
Centre console storage...............................................4-130
Glove box ..................................................................4-131
Sunglass holder..........................................................4-132
Sunglass holder............................................................4-132
Sunroof, see panorama sunroof .....................................4-32
Sunvisor .......................................................................4-134
Tachometer.....................................................................4-46
Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-12
Tilt steering ....................................................................4-39
Towing ...........................................................................6-26
Emergency towing.......................................................6-26
Transaxle
Automatic transaxle.....................................................5-22
Manual transaxle .........................................................5-19
Trip computer ................................................................4-48
Trunk..............................................................................4-19
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Tyre pressure..................................................................7-54
Tyre specification and pressure label ..............................8-8
Tyres and wheels............................................................7-54
Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ...............7-54
Checking tyre inflation pressure .................................7-55
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ..............................7-57
Compact spare tyre replacement .................................7-59
Wheel replacement ......................................................7-59
Tyres and wheels..............................................................8-3
Vehicle break-in process..................................................1-4
Vehicle certification label ................................................8-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN)...............................8-7
Vehicle option ................................................................4-53
Vehicle weight ...............................................................5-84
Base kerb weight .........................................................5-84
Cargo weight ...............................................................5-84
GAW (Gross axle weight) ...........................................5-84
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ..............................5-84
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)......................................5-84
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating).........................5-84
Warnings and indicators ................................................4-56
Washer fluid...................................................................7-42
Waste tray, see ashtray.................................................4-133
Weight ............................................................................5-84
Base kerb weight .........................................................5-84
Cargo weight ...............................................................5-84
GAW (Gross axle weight) ...........................................5-84
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ..............................5-84
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)......................................5-84
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating).........................5-84
Welcome system ..........................................................4-105
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-59
Windows ........................................................................4-22
Auto up/down window ................................................4-24
Power window lock button..........................................4-25
Windscreen defrosting and defogging .........................4-126
Defogging logic.........................................................4-128
Winter driving................................................................5-70
Snow tyres ...................................................................5-70
Tyre chains...................................................................5-71
Wiper blades ..................................................................7-48
Wipers and washers .......................................................4-98
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How to use this manual / 1-2
Fuel requirements / 1-2
Vehicle break-in process / 1-6
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-7
Introduction

Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your vehi-
cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you
in many ways. We strongly recommend
that you read the entire manual. In order
to minimise the chance of death or injury,
you must read the WARNING and CAU-
TION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this
manual to best explain how to enjoy your
vehicle. By reading your manual, you
learn about features, important safety
information, and driving tips under vari-
ous road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is pro-
vided in the Table of Contents. Use the
index when looking for a specific area or
subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all
information in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sections
plus an index. Each section begins with a
brief list of contents so you can tell at a
glance if that section has the information
you want.
You will find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu-
al. These WARNINGs were prepared to
enhance your personal safety.You should
carefully read and follow ALL procedures
and recommendations provided in these
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.
✽✽NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or help-
ful information is being provided.
Petrol engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance, we
recommend you to use unleaded petrol
which complies with EN 228 and has an
octane rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 95 / AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91
or higher.
You may use unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90
but it may result in slight performance
reduction of the vehicle.
Except Europe
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87
or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimise exhaust emis-
sions and spark plug fouling.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which harm, serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning is
ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle could
result if the caution is ignored.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is
designed to use leaded petrol. When you
are going to use leaded petrol, we rec-
ommend that you ask an authorised Kia
dealer.
Octane Rating of leaded petrol is same
with unleaded one.
Petrol containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of petrol and ethanol
(also known as grain alcohol), and petrol
or gasohol containing methanol (also
known as wood alcohol) are being mar-
keted along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded petrol.
Do not use gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol, and do not use petrol or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either
of these fuels may cause drivability prob-
lems and damage to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufactur-
er’s warranty if they result from the use
of:
1. Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol.
2. Petrol or gasohol containing methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when
refuelling.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimental to
the catalytic converter and will
damage the engine control sys-
tem’s oxygen sensor and affect
emission control.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified. (We rec-
ommend that you consult an autho-
rised Kia dealer.)
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which contains
methanol. Discontinue use of any
gasohol product which impairs dri-
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Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain-
ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%
weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may
reduce vehicle performance and produce
vapour lock or hard starting.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components of
the fuel system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good qual-
ity petrols meet Europe Fuel standards
(EN228) or equivalents.
For customers who do not use good
quality petrols including fuel additives
regularly, and have problems starting or
the engine does not run smoothly, one
bottle of additives added to the fuel tank
at every 15,000km (For Europe)/
5,000km (Except Europe). Additives are
available from your authorised Kia dealer
along with information on how to use
them. Do not mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-
able.
Diesel engine
Diesel fuel
Diesel engine must be operated only on
commercially available diesel fuel that
complies with EN 590 or comparable
standard. (EN stands for "European
Norm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel,
heating oils, or non-approved fuel addi-
tives, as this will increase wear and
cause damage to the engine and fuel
system. The use of non-approved fuels
and / or fuel additives will result in a limi-
tation of your warranty rights.
Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is used in
your vehicle. If two types of diesel fuel
are available, use summer or winter fuel
properly according to the following tem-
perature conditions.
• Above -5°C (23°F) ... Summer type
diesel fuel.
• Below -5°C (23°F) ... Winter type diesel
fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very care-
fully : If the engine stops through fuel fail-
ure, the circuits must be completely
purged to permit restarting.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance prob-
lems that are caused by the use of
fuels containing methanol or fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

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Biodiesel
Commercially supplied Diesel blends of
no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly
known as "B7 Diesel" may be used in
your vehicle if Biodiesel meets EN 14214
or equivalent specifications. (EN stands
for "European Norm"). The use of biofu-
els exceeding 7% made from rapeseed
methyl ester (RME), fatty acid methyl
ester (FAME), vegetable oil methyl ester
(VME) etc. or mixing diesel exceeding
7% with biodiesel will cause increased
wear or damage to the engine and fuel
system. Repair or replacement of worn or
damaged components due to the use of
non approved fuels will not be covered by
the manufactures warranty.
Biodiesel (for New Zealand)
Commercially supplied Diesel blends of
no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly
known as "B7 Diesel" may be used in
your vehicle if Biodiesel meets EN 14214
or equivalent specifications. (EN stands
for "European Norm"). The use of biofu-
els exceeding 7%, made from rapeseed
methyl ester (RME), vegetable oil methyl
ester (VME) etc. or mixing diesel exceed-
ing 7% with biodiesel will cause
increased wear or damage to the engine
and fuel system. Repair or replacement
of worn or damaged components due to
the use of non approved fuels will not be
covered by the manufactures warranty.
CAUTION
Do not let any petrol or water enter
the tank. This would make it neces-
sary to drain it out and to bleed the
lines to avoid jamming the injection
pump and damaging the engine.
CAUTION - Diesel Fuel
(if equipped with DPF)
It is recommended to use the regu-
lated automotive diesel fuel for
diesel vehicle equipped with the
DPF system.
If you use diesel fuel including high
sulfur (more than 50 ppm sulfur)
and unspecified additives, it can
cause the DPF system to be dam-
aged and white smoke can be emit-
ted.
CAUTION
• Never use any fuel, whether
diesel, B7 biodiesel or otherwise,
that fails to meet the latest petro-
leum industry specification.
• Never use any fuel additives or
treatments that are not recom-
mended or approved by the vehi-
cle manufacturer.
CAUTION
• Never use any fuel, whether
diesel or B7 biodiesel or other-
wise that fails to meet the latest
petroleum industry specification.
• Never use any fuel additives or
treatments that are not recom-
mended or approved by the vehi-
cle manufacturer.

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No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• Whilst driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long
periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergen-
cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-
erly.
• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000
km (1,200 miles) of operation.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

17
Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light*
Engine oil pressure warning light
ESP indicator*
ESP OFF indicator*
Malfunction indicator light
Air bag warning light*
Immobiliser indicator
Low fuel level warning light
* : if equipped
Charging system warning light Overspeed warning light*
120
km/h
Tail light indicator
Tailgate open ajar warning light
Front fog light indicator*
Rear fog light indicator*
Door ajar warning light
Shift pattern indicator*
Manual transaxle shift indicator*
Auto stop for ISG system
indicator*
Low beam indicator
❈For more detailed explanations, refer
to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Glow indicator (Diesel only)
Fuel filter warning light (Diesel only)
Low tyre pressure telltale* /
TPMS malfunction indicator*
Cruise SET indicator*
Speed limit indicator*
Cruise control indicator*
CRUISE
AUTO HOLD indicator*
AUTO
HOLD
Electric parking brake (EPB)
malfunction indicator*
EPB
ECO indicator*
ECO
Parking brake & Brake
fluid warning light
Electric power steering
(EPS) system warning light*
EPS