Kia Soul 2018 Owner's Manual page 162

Features of your vehicle
(Continued)
In this case, have the DPF sys-
tem checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised
dealer/service partner.
If you continue to drive with the
Malfunction Indicator
(MIL) blinking for a long time,
the DPF system can be dam-
aged and fuel consumption can
worsen.
CAUTION -
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, have the engine
control system inspected by a
professional workshop. Kia rec-
ommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
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Charging System
Warning Light
Kia
This warning light illuminates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
Lamp
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
• When there is a malfunction with
either the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either the
alternator or electrical charging system:
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
electrical charging system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by a professional work-
shop as soon as possible. Kia rec-
ommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.