Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil); Charging System Warning Light - Kia Optima 2017 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
• When there is a malfunction with the
EPS.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
Malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL)
This warning light illumi‐
nates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
• When there is a malfunction with the
emission control system.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
n Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indica‐
tor Lamp (MIL) on may cause dam‐
age to the emission control systems
which could effect drivability and/or
fuel economy.
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CAUTION
n Gasoline Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic
converter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine power.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer as soon as possi‐
ble.
CAUTION
n Diesel Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) blinks, some error related to
the injection quantity adjustment
occurs which could result in loss of
engine power, combustion noise and
poor emission.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the engine control system in‐
spected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Charging system warning
light
This warning light illumi‐
nates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
• When there is a malfunction with ei‐
ther the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either the
alternator or electrical charging sys‐
tem:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the elec‐
trical charging system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.