Kia SOUL Owner's Manual page 140

Features of your vehicle
Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) (check engine light)
(if equipped)
This indicator is part of the Engine Control
System which monitors various emission
control system components. If this indica-
tor illuminates whilst driving, it indicates
that a potential malfunction has been
detected somewhere in the emission con-
trol system.
This indicator will also illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, and will go off in a few seconds after
the engine is started. If it illuminates whilst
driving, or does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position,
take your vehicle to the nearest authorised
Kia dealer and have the system checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorised Kia dealer promptly.
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CAUTION
• Prolonged driving with
Emission Control
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
nated may cause damage to the
emission control systems which
could effect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
• If the Emission Control System
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
nates, potential catalytic converter
damage is possible which could
result in loss of engine power.
Have the Engine Control System
inspected as soon as possible by
an authorised Kia dealer.
CAUTION
the
System
When the malfunction indicator
light is blinks, it may stop blinking
after driving the vehicle at more
than 60km/h (37 mph) or at more
than second gear with 1500 ~ 2000
engine rpm for a certain time (for
about 25 minutes).
If the malfunction indicator light
continues to be blinked in spite of
the procedure, please visit an
authorised Kia dealer and then
check the DPF system.
If you continue to drive with the
malfunction indicator light blinking
for a long time, the DPF system can
be damaged and fuel consumption
can be worsen.
- Diesel engine
(if equipped)