Kia Sportage 2023 Owner's Manual page 164

Features of your vehicle
ing with the warning light on may
cause engine failure.
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.
僅 When the engine oil pressure is
restored, the warning light and the
enhanced engine protection system
will turn off after the engine is
restarted.
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.
Exhaust system (GPF) warning
light (Gasoline Engine)
This warning light appears:
僅 When there is a malfunction with Gas-
oline Particulate Filter (GPF) system.
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Warning and indicator lights
僅 When this warning light appears, it
may turn off after driving the vehicle:
- The vehicle should be driven for
more than 30 minutes at a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) and faster.
- Ensure the following conditions are
all met: safe road conditions, trans-
mission 3rd gear or above, and
engine speed of 1,500 - 4,000 rpm.
If this warning light blinks in spite of the
procedure (at this time the LCD warning
message will be displayed), have the
GPF system checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Gasoline engine with GPF (if
equipped)
If you continue to drive with the GPF
warning light blinking for a long time,
the GPF system can be damaged and
fuel consumption can worsen.
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.
CAUTION
Low fuel level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning
light on or with the fuel level below "E"
can cause the engine to misfire and
damage the catalytic converter.