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Manual for KWID - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:13 a.m.
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Starting and Driving:
- Starting the engine: Switch on the ignition and start the engine without depressing the accelerator. Release the key once the engine starts.
- Gear Lever and Handbrake: Use the gear lever to select gears, including reverse. Engage the handbrake for parking and release before driving.
- Driving in Automatic Mode (if applicable): Start in neutral, then select 'D' for drive. The vehicle automatically manages gear changes.
- Fuel Filling: Open the fuel flap, unscrew the cap, and fill with unleaded petrol.
- Warning Lights: Pay attention to warning lights on the instrument panel and take appropriate action.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Causes | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Warning lights dim or fail to come on; the starter does not run. | Battery terminals disconnected, oxidised or incorrectly secured. | Retighten them, reconnect them or clean them if they are oxidised. |
| Battery discharged or worn. | Battery discharged or worn. | Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer to the information on “Battery: troubleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the battery if necessary. Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked. |
| The engine is not starting. | Starting conditions are not fulfilled. | Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2. |
| The steering column remains locked. | Steering wheel locked. | To unlock, gently move the key and the steering wheel (refer to the information on the “Ignition switch” in Section 2). |
| Traces of condensation in the lights. | This is not a fault. Traces of condensation are a natural phenomenon caused by variations in temperature. | The traces will disappear slowly once the lights are switched on. |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Causes | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Warning lights dim or fail to come on; the starter does not run. | Battery terminals disconnected, oxidised or incorrectly secured. | Retighten them, reconnect them or clean them if they are oxidised. |
| Battery discharged or worn. | Battery discharged or worn. | Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer to the information on “Battery: troubleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the battery if necessary. Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked. |
| The engine is not starting. | Starting conditions are not fulfilled. | Please refer to the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2. |
| The steering column remains locked. | Steering wheel locked. | To unlock, gently move the key and the steering wheel (refer to the information on the “Ignition switch” in Section 2). |
| Traces of condensation in the lights. | This is not a fault. Traces of condensation are a natural phenomenon caused by variations in temperature. | The traces will disappear slowly once the lights are switched on. |