Vehicle Specifications

Engine oil pressure warning lamp

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This indicator light illuminates:

  • After you turn the ignition key or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
    - Remains on until the engine starts.
  • When the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

1. Carefully drive to the nearest safe place and stop the vehicle.

2. Turn off the engine and check the engine oil level (refer to "Engine Oil" in Chapter 7). If the level is low, add oil as necessary.

If the warning light stays on after adding oil, or if there is no oil, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING - Engine Damage

If the engine is not stopped immediately after the engine oil pressure warning light comes on and does not turn off while the engine is running, serious engine damage may result.

CAUTION - Engine Overheating

Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. Otherwise, the engine may be damaged.

If the warning light remains illuminated with the engine running, this may indicate serious engine damage or malfunction. In this case,

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

2. Turn off the engine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, add engine oil to the proper level.

3. Restart the engine. If the warning light remains illuminated after the engine starts, stop the engine immediately. In this case, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

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