User Manual - Page 167

For 2016 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID.

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Features of your vehicle
764
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine coolant tempera-
ture is above 120°C (248°F). This
means that the engine is overheat-
ed and may be damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer
to "Overheating" in chapter 6.
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more details,
refer to "Engine Oil" in section 7).If
the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on
after adding oil or if oil is not avail-
able, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer as
soon as possible.
If the warning light stays on while
the engine is running, it indicates
that there may be 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, fill
the engine oil to the proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the
warning light stays on after the
engine is started, turn the
engine off immediately. In this
case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION - Engine
Overheating
Do not drive the vehicle when
the Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light is illuminated or
the engine is overheated.
Continuing to drive the vehicle
while it is overheated may dam-
age the engine.
CAUTION - Engine dam-
age
If the engine does not stop
immediately after the engine oil
pressure warning light is illumi-
nated and stays on while the
engine is running, serious
engine damage may result.
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