Malfunction Indicator; Ecominder Indicator - Kia Rio 2011 Owner's Manual

Malfunction indicator

(if equipped)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
cates that a potential problem has been
detected somewhere in the emission
control system.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable and will not need towing, but
have the system checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION
• Prolonged driving with
Emission Control
Malfunction Indicator
( ) illuminated may cause
damage to the emission control
systems which could effect dri-
vability and/or fuel economy.
• If the Emission Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light (
begins to flash ON and OFF,
potential catalytic converter dam-
age is possible which could result
in loss of engine power. Have the
Engine Control System inspected
as soon as possible by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
Driving your vehicle
ECOMINDER TM
(if equipped)
the
System
The ECOMINDER
Lamp
played to help you improve fuel efficiency
when you are driving.
• The ECOMINDER
the ECO light green on the instrument
panel when you are driving fuel effi-
ciently in the ECO ON mode.
)
If you don't want the indicator dis-
played, you can turn the ECO ON
mode to OFF mode by pressing the
TRIP button.
• When the instant fuel consumption
mode (if equipped) is displayed on the
LCD display or the system is not work-
ing properly, the indicator turns off. If
the indicator turns off when the instant
fuel consumption mode is not selected,
have the system checked by an author-
ized KIA dealer as soon as possible.
• The fuel efficiency depends on the dri-
ver's driving habit and road condition.
• The system stops operating when the
transaxle is in the P (Park), R
(Reverse), N (Neutral) position or
when the instant fuel consumption
mode is selected.
indicator
ECO
TM indicator is dis-
TM indicator will turn
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