Kia Carnival 2023 Owner's Manual page 205

Features of your vehicle
CAUTION
If the oil pressure lowers due to insuffi-
cient engine oil, etc., the engine oil pres-
sure warning light turns on and an
enhanced engine protection system that
limits the engine's power is activated.
After that, engine warning light turns on
if driving repeatedly and continuously.
CAUTION
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
appears, potential catalytic converter
damage is possible which could result in
loss of engine power. In this case, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning light
This warning light appears:
僅 Once you set the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP Button to the
ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
僅 When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
僅 Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
僅 Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more details, refer
to "Engine Oil" section in chapter
"Engine oil and filter" on page 7-13). If
the level is low, add oil as required.
僅 If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer. Continued driv-
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Warning lights and indicators
ing with the warning light on may
cause engine failure.
CAUTION
Engine overheating
Do not continue driving with the engine
overheated. Otherwise, the engine may
be damaged.
CAUTION
Engine damage
If the engine is not stopped immediately
after the engine oil pressure warning
light is appeared and stays on while the
engine is running, serious engine dam-
age may result.
NOTICE
僅 When engine oil pressure decreases
due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the
Engine Oil Pressure warning light will
appear.
僅 The enhanced engine protection sys-
tem which limits engine power will be
activated. If the engine oil pressure is
restored, the Engine Oil Pressure
warning light and the enhanced
engine protection system will turn off.
Low fuel level warning light
This warning light appears:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.