Get Driving your vehicle -> Brake system Guide for Kia Sorento SUV 2023

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Brake system

vehicle can jump forward and cause

serious injury or death.

Brake system

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes,

parking brake, and various braking sys

tems for safe driving.

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CAUTION

僅 When lifting up the vehicle, do not

operate front and rear wheel, sepa

Power brakes

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Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes

rately. All four wheels should be oper

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that adjust automatically through nor

mal usage.

In the event that the power-assisted

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ated.

僅 If you need to operate the front wheel

and rear wheel when lifting up the

vehicle, you should release the park

ing brake.

brakes lose power because of a stalled

engine or some other reason, you can

still stop your vehicle by applying

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greater force to the brake pedal than

you normally would. The stopping dis

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tance, however, will be longer.

When the engine is not running, the

reserve brake power is partially depleted

each time the brake pedal is applied. Do

not pump the brake pedal when the

power assist has been interrupted.

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Pump the brake pedal only when neces

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sary to maintain steering control on slip

pery surfaces.

NOTICE

僅 When stepping on the brake pedal

under a certain driving or weather

condition, you may witness your car

make a sound of squealing or some

other noises. This is not a brake mal

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function but a normal phenomenon.

僅 When driving on the road to which

deicing chemicals are applied, vehicle

noises may occur from the brake or

abnormal abrasion of tires because of

such deicing chemicals. You should

operate additional braking so that you

would be able to remove the deicing

chemicals on the brake disk and pad

under a safe traffic condition.

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den loss of control of the vehicle. If you

must use the parking brake to stop the

vehicle, use great caution in applying the

brake.

CAUTION

Brake pedal

Do not drive with your foot resting on

the brake pedal. This will create abnor

mally high brake temperatures which

can cause excessive brake lining and

pad wear.

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Brake Over Accelerator

In the event the accelerator pedal

becomes stuck or entrapped, apply

steady and firm pressure to the brake

pedal to slow the vehicle and reduce

engine power.

WARNING

Steep hill braking

If you experience this condition, take the

following steps:

Avoid continuous application of the

brakes when descending a long or steep

hill by shifting to a lower gear. Continu

ous brake application will cause the

brakes to overheat and could result in a

temporary loss of braking performance.

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1. Apply the brakes and bring your vehi

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cle to a safe stop.

2. Move the transmission to P (Park),

switch the engine off and apply the

parking brake.

3. Inspect the accelerator pedal for any

interference.

Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's abil

ity to safely slow down; the vehicle may

also pull to one side when the brakes are

applied. Applying the brakes lightly will

indicate whether they have been

affected in this way. Always test your

brakes in this fashion after driving

through deep water. To dry the brakes,

apply them lightly while maintaining a

safe forward speed until brake perfor

mance returns to normal.

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If none are found and the condition per

sists, have your vehicle towed to an

authorized Kia dealer.

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Disc brakes wear indicator

When your brake pads are worn and

new pads are required, you will hear a

high-pitched warning sound from your

front brakes or rear brakes. You may

hear this sound come and go or it may

occur whenever you press the brake

pedal.

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In the event of brake failure

If service brakes fail to operate while the

vehicle is in motion, you can make an

emergency stop with the parking brake.

The stopping distance, however, will be

much greater than normal.

Always replace the front or rear brake

pads as pairs.

CAUTION

Replace brake pads

WARNING

Parking brake

Do not continue to drive with worn brake

pads. Continuing to drive with worn

Avoid applying the parking brake to stop

the vehicle while it is moving except in

an emergency situation. Applying the

parking brake while the vehicle is mov

ing at normal speeds can cause a sud

brake pads can damage the braking sys

tem and result in costly brake repairs.

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in an emergency situation. It could dam

age the brake system and lead to an

accident.

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WARNING

Brake wear

Do not ignore high pitched wear sounds

from your brakes. If you ignore this audi

ble warning, you will eventually lose

braking performance, which could lead

to a serious accident.

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Releasing the parking brake

NOTICE

Brake dust may accumulate on the

wheels, even under normal driving con

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ditions. Some dust is inevitable as the

brakes wear and contribute to brake

noise.

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Parking brake (foot type) (if

equipped)

To release the parking brake:

1. Firmly depress the brake pedal.

2. Depress the parking brake pedal

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Applying the parking brake

down and it will release automatically.

If the parking brake does not release or

does not release all the way, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized Kia

dealer.

WARNING

僅 Whenever leaving the vehicle or park

ing, always come to a complete stop

and continue to depress the brake

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pedal. Make sure the gear is shifted to

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P (Park) position, then apply the park

ing brake, and place the ignition

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Always set the parking brake before

leaving the vehicle.

To apply the parking brake:

switch or ENGINE START/STOP but

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ton in the LOCK/OFF position.

1. Firmly depress the brake pedal.

Vehicles with the parking brake not

fully engaged are at risk for moving

inadvertently and causing injury to

yourself or others.

2. Depress the parking brake pedal

down as far as possible.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY

or DEATH, do not operate the parking

brake while the vehicle is moving except

僅 NEVER allow anyone who is unfamil

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iar with the vehicle to touch the park

ing brake. If the parking brake is

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released unintentionally, serious

injury may occur.

僅 Only release the parking brake when

you are seated inside the vehicle with

your foot firmly on the brake pedal.

engine is running, there may be a mal

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function in the brake system. Immediate

attention is necessary.

If at all possible, cease driving the vehi

cle immediately. If that is not possible,

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use extreme caution while operating the

vehicle and only continue to drive the

vehicle until you can reach a safe loca

tion or repair shop.

NOTICE

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僅 Do not apply the accelerator pedal

while the parking brake is engaged. If

you depress the accelerator pedal

with the parking brake engaged, a

warning will sound. Damage to the

parking brake may occur.

僅 Driving with the parking brake on can

overheat the braking system and

cause premature wear or damage to

brake parts. Make sure the parking

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (if

equipped)

After parking the vehicle, apply a Elec

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tronic Parking Brake (EPB) to prevent a

vehicle from being moved by the exter

nal force.

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Applying the parking brake

brake is released and the Brake Warn

ing Light is off before driving.

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Applying the parking brake with

EPB switch

WARNING

僅 Never allow a passenger to touch the

parking brake. If the parking brake is

released unintentionally, serious

injury may occur.

Check the brake warning light by turn

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ing the ignition switch or ENGINE

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Pull up the EPB switch.

Make sure the warning light comes on.

Also, the EPB is applied automatically if

the Auto Hold button is on when the

vehicle is turned off. In addition, if you

pull up the EPB switch after the vehicle

is turned off, the EPB will be applied.

START/STOP button to ON (do not start

the engine). This light will be illuminated

when the parking brake is applied with

the ignition switch or ENGINE START/

STOP button in the START or ON posi

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tion.

Before driving, be sure the parking

brake is fully released, and the brake

warning light is off.

If the brake warning light remains on

after the parking brake is released while

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僅 Conditions below while AUTO HOLD

is activated

- Driver's door is opened

- Hood is opened

WARNING

Never leave children and animals unat

tended in the vehicle. If you leave chil

dren unaccompanied in the vehicle, they

may be able to set the vehicle in motion,

for example by:

僅 Releasing the parking brake.

僅 Shifting the transmission out of P

(Park) position.

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- Liftgate is opened

- Vehicle stops for more than

approximately 10 minutes on a

steep slope

僅 Requested by other systems

僅 Starting the engine.

In addition, they may operate vehicle

equipment.

NOTICE

For Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD

function used while driving, if the

ENGINE START/STOP button has been

turned OFF, the EPB will be engaged

automatically. Therefore,

AUTO HOLD function should be turned

off before the ENGINE START/STOP

button is turned off.

NOTICE

On a steep incline or when pulling a

trailer, if the vehicle does not remain at a

standstill, do as follows:

1. Apply the EPB.

2. Pull up the EPB switch for more than 3

seconds.

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Emergency braking with the EPB

switch

If there is a problem with the brake

pedal while driving, emergency braking

is possible by pulling up and holding the

EPB switch.

Do not operate the EPB while the vehicle

is moving except in an emergency situa

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tion.

NOTICE

A click or electric brake motor whine

sound may be heard while operating or

releasing the EPB.

These conditions are normal and indi

cate that the EPB is functioning properly.

Braking is possible only while you are

holding the EPB switch.

WARNING

Do not operate the Electronic Parking

Brake (EPB) while the vehicle is moving

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except in an emergency situation. Apply

ing the EPB while the vehicle is moving

at normal speeds can cause a sudden

loss of control of the vehicle. If you must

use the EPB to stop the vehicle, use

great caution in applying the brake.

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Automatic application of EPB

The EPB is applied automatically under

the following conditions:

僅 Shift to P (Park) on a slope

僅 Engine OFF while AUTO HOLD is

enabled

僅 When the vehicle moves a bit in P

(Park) position

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僅 Gear in N (Neutral)

NOTICE

During emergency braking by the EPB,

the parking brake warning light will illu

minate to indicate that the system is

operating.

- Withe the engine running, engage

the brake pedal and shift out of N

(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D

(Drive).

僅 Automatic transmission

1. Start the engine.

2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.

3. Close the driver's door, hood and

liftgate.

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If you notice a continuous noise or burn

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ing smell when the EPB is used for emer

gency braking, have your vehicle

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

4. Press the accelerator pedal while

the gear is in R (Rear), D (Drive) or

Sports mode.

Releasing the parking brake with

EPB switch

Make sure the brake warning light goes

off.

NOTICE

僅 For your safety, you can engage the

EPB even though the ENGINE START/

STOP button is in the OFF position,

but you cannot release it.

僅 For your safety, press the brake pedal

and release the parking brake manu

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ally with the EPB switch when you

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drive downhill or when backing up the

vehicle.

Do not follow the above procedure when

Releasing the parking brake with EPB

switch,

1. Have the ENGINE START/STOP but

ton in the ON position.

2. Press the brake pedal.

3. Press the EPB switch.

4. Make sure the brake warning light

goes off.

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driving on a flat level ground. The vehi

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cle may suddenly move forward.

NOTICE

If the parking brake warning light is still

on even though the EPB has been

released, have the system checked by

an authorized Kia dealer.

Automatic release of EPB (if SBW

not equipped)

The EPB is released automatically under

following conditions.

僅 Gear in P (Park)

- With the engine running, engage

the brake pedal and shift out of P

(Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

CAUTION

Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB

applied. It may cause excessive brake

pad and brake rotor wear.

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僅 A click or electric brake motor whine

sound may be heard while operating

or releasing the EPB. These conditions

are normal and indicate that the EPB

is functioning properly.

EPB warning

The EPB will display a warning message

with sound under certain conditions.

僅 If you try to drive off while engaging

the accelerator pedal with the EPB

applied, but the EPB doesn't release

automatically, a warning will sound

and a message will appear.

僅 When leaving your keys with a park

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ing lot attendant or valet, make sure

to inform him/her how to operate the

EPB.

僅 If the driver's seat belt is not fastened

and the vehicle hood, driver's door or

liftgate is opened, a warning will

僅 The EPB may malfunction if you drive

with the EPB applied.

僅 When you automatically release EPB

by pressing the accelerator pedal,

press it slowly.

sound and a message will appear.

When the conversion from Auto Hold to

EPB is not working properly a warning

will sound and a message will appear.

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僅 If there is a problem with the vehicle, a

warning may sound and a message

may appear.

If the above situation occurs, press the

brake pedal and release EPB by pressing

the EPB switch.

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NOTICE

Engage the brake pedal when the above

message appears for the Auto Hold and

EPB may not activate.

WARNING

Parking Brake Use

僅 Never allow a passenger to touch the

parking brake. If the parking brake is

released unintentionally, serious

injury may occur.

僅 All vehicles should always have the

parking brake fully engaged when

parked to avoid inadvertent move

If the EPB is applied while Auto Hold is

activated because of an Electronic Sta

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bility Control (ESC) signal, a warning will

sound and a message will appear.

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ment of the vehicles which can injure

occupants or pedestrians.

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NOTICE

The EPB warning light may illuminate if

the EPB switch operates abnormally.

Shut the engine off and turn it on again

after a few minutes. The warning light

will go off and the EPB switch will oper

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ate normally. However, if the EPB warn

ing light is still on, have the system

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

If the parking brake warning light does

not illuminate or blinks even though the

EPB switch was pulled up, the EPB is not

applied.

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EPB malfunction indicator

This warning light illuminates if the

ENGINE START/STOP button is changed

to the ON position and goes off in

approximately 3 seconds if the system is

operating normally.

If the parking brake warning light blinks

when the EPB warning light is on, press

the EPB switch, then pull it up. Once

more press it back to its original position

and pull it back up. If the EPB warning

does not go off, have the system

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

When the EPB is not released

If the EPB does not release normally,

take your vehicle to an authorized Kia

dealer by loading the vehicle on a flat

bed tow truck and have the system

checked.

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AUTO HOLD (if equipped)

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The Auto Hold is designed to maintain

the vehicle in a standstill even though

the brake pedal is not pressed after the

driver brings the vehicle to a complete

stop by pressing the brake pedal.

If the EPB malfunction indicator remains

on, comes on while driving, or does not

come on when the ENGINE START/

STOP button is changed to the ON posi

tion, this indicates that the EPB may

have malfunctioned.

If this occurs, have your vehicle checked

by an authorized Kia dealer.

The EPB malfunction indicator may illu

minate when the ESC indicator comes

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Applying Auto Hold function

1. Press the brake pedal and start the

vehicle.

2. Press the Auto Hold button. The white

AUTO HOLD indicator will come on

indicating the system is in standby.

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on to indicate that the ESC is not work

ing properly, but it does not indicate a

malfunction of the EPB.

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When driving off from Auto Hold by

pressing the accelerator pedal, always

check the surrounding area near your

vehicle.

Slowly press the accelerator pedal for a

smooth launch.

Canceling Auto Hold function

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Before the Auto Hold will engage, the

driver's door and engine hood must

be closed.

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僅 To cancel the Auto Hold operation,

press the Auto Hold switch. The AUTO

HOLD indicator will go out.

僅 To cancel the Auto Hold operation

when the vehicle is at a standstill,

press the Auto Hold switch while

pressing the brake pedal.

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When coming to a complete stop by

pressing the brake pedal, the AUTO

HOLD indicator changes from white to

green indicating the AUTO HOLD is

engaged. The vehicle will remain at a

standstill even if you release the brake

pedal.

If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be

released.

If you press the accelerator pedal with

the gear in D (Drive) or Manual mode,

the Auto Hold will be released automati

cally and the vehicle will start to move.

The indicator changes from green to

white indicating the Auto Hold is in

standby and the EPB is released.

NOTICE

僅 The following are conditions when the

Auto Hold will not engage (Auto Hold

light will not turn green and the Auto

Hold system remains in stand by):

- The driver's door is opened

- The engine hood is opened

- The gear is in P (Park)

- The EPB is applied

僅 For your safety, the Auto Hold auto

matically switches to EPB under any

of the following conditions (Auto Hold

light remains white and the EPB auto

matically applies):

- The driver's door is opened.

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- The engine hood is opened.

- The vehicle is in a standstill for

more than 10 minutes.

- The vehicle is standing on a steep

slope.

Warning messages

The Auto Hold function will display a

warning message with sound under cer

tain conditions.

When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold,

a warning will sound and a message will

appear.

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- The vehicle moved for a few sec

onds.

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In these cases, the brake warning

light comes on, the AUTO HOLD

indicator changes from green to

white, and a warning sounds and a

message will appear to inform you

that EPB has been automatically

engaged. Before driving off again,

press foot brake pedal, check the

surrounding area near your vehicle

and release parking brake manu

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ally with the EPB switch.

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僅 If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights up

yellow, the Auto Hold is not working

properly. Take your vehicle and have

the system checked by an authorized

Kia dealer.

When the conversion from Auto Hold to

EPB is not working properly a warning

will sound and a message will appear.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of an accident, do not

activate Auto Hold while driving down

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hill, backing up, or parking your vehicle.

If there is a malfunction with the driver's

door, liftgate or engine hood open

detection system, the Auto Hold may not

work properly.

Take your vehicle and have the system

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

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NOTICE

When this message is displayed, the

Auto Hold and EPB may not operate. For

your safety, press the brake pedal.

NOTICE

A click or electric brake motor whine

sound may be heard while operating or

releasing the EPB, but these conditions

are normal and indicate that the EPB is

functioning properly.

If you do not apply the brake pedal

when you release the Auto Hold by

pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a

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warning will sound and a message will

appear.

always maintain a safe distance

between you and objects ahead. Vehicle

speeds should always be reduced during

extreme road conditions. The vehicle

should be driven at reduced speeds in

the following circumstances:

僅 When driving on rough, gravel or

snow-covered roads

僅 When driving on roads where the road

surface is pitted or has different sur

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face heights.

Driving in these conditions increases the

stopping distance for your vehicle.

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The ABS continuously senses the speed

of the wheels. If the wheels are going to

lock, the ABS repeatedly modulates the

hydraulic brake pressure to the wheels.

When you press the [AUTO HOLD]

switch, if the driver’s door and engine

hood are not closed, a warning will

sound and a message will appear on the

LCD display.

When you apply your brakes under con

ditions which may lock the wheels, you

may hear a "tik-tik'' sound from the

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brakes, or feel a corresponding sensa

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tion in the brake pedal. This is normal

and it means your ABS is active.

In order to obtain the maximum benefit

from your ABS in an emergency situa

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tion, do not attempt to modulate your

brake pressure and do not try to pump

your brakes. Press your brake pedal as

hard as possible to allow the ABS to con

trol the force being delivered to the

brakes.

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At this moment, press the [AUTO HOLD]

button after closing the driver’s door

and engine hood.

NOTICE

A click sound may be heard in the vehi

cle compartment when the vehicle

begins to move after the vehicle is

started. These conditions are normal

and indicate that the Anti-lock Brake

System is functioning properly.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pre

vents the wheels from locking. So the

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vehicle remains stable and can still be

steered.

ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents

due to improper or dangerous driving

maneuvers. Even though vehicle control

is improved during emergency braking,

Even with the Anti-lock Brake System,

your vehicle still requires sufficient stop

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ping distance. Always maintain a safe

distance from the vehicle in front of you.

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Always slow down when cornering. The

Anti-lock Brake System cannot prevent

accidents resulting from excessive

speeds.

僅 Do not pump your brakes!

僅 Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

On loose or uneven road surfaces, oper

ation of the Anti-lock Brake System may

result in a longer stopping distance than

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

system

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is

designed to stabilize the vehicle during

cornering maneuvers.

for vehicles equipped with a conven

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tional brake system.

The ABS warning light will stay on for

approximately 3 seconds after the

ENGINE START/STOP button is ON.

During that time, the ABS will go through

self-diagnosis and the light will go off if

everything is normal. If the light stays on,

you may have a problem with your ABS.

Contact and visit an authorized Kia

dealer.

When you drive on a road having poor

traction, such as an icy road, and have

operated your brakes continuously, the

ABS will be active continuously and the

ABS warning light may illuminate. Pull

your vehicle over to a safe place and

stop the vehicle.

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ESC applies the brakes on individual

wheels and intervenes with the vehicle

management system to stabilize the

vehicle.

ESC will not prevent accidents. Excessive

speed in turns, abrupt maneuvers and

hydroplaning on wet surfaces can still

result in serious accidents.

Only a safe and attentive driver can pre

vent accidents by avoiding maneuvers

that cause the vehicle to lose traction.

Even with ESC installed, always follow all

the normal precautions for driving -

including driving at safe speeds for the

conditions.

Restart the vehicle. If the ABS warning

light goes off, then your ABS is normal.

Otherwise, you may have a problem

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with the ABS. Contact and visit an autho

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rized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

When you jump start your vehicle

because of a drained battery, the vehicle

may not run as smoothly and the ABS

warning light may turn on at the same

WARNING

For maximum protection, always wear

your seat belt. No system, no matter

how advanced, can compensate for all

time. This happens because of low bat

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tery voltage. It does not mean your ABS

has malfunctioned.

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driver error and/or driving conditions.

Always drive responsibly.

僅 When starting the vehicle, you may

hear a slight ticking sound. This is the

ESC performing an automatic system

self-check and does not indicate a

problem.

The ESC system is an electronic system

designed to help the driver maintain

vehicle control under adverse condi

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tions. It is not a substitute for safe driv

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When operating

ing practices. Factors including speed,

road conditions and driver steering input

When the ESC is in operation, the

ESC indicator light blinks.

can all affect whether ESC will be effec

tive in preventing a loss of control. It is

still your responsibility to drive and cor

ner at reasonable speeds and to leave a

sufficient margin of safety.

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When the Electronic Stability

Control is operating properly, you can

feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This

is only the effect of brake control and

indicates nothing unusual.

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When you apply your brakes under con

ditions which may lock the wheels, you

may hear a "tik-tik'' sound from the

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When moving out of the mud or driving

on a slippery road, pressing the acceler

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ator pedal may not cause the vehicle

brakes, or feel a corresponding sensa

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rpm (revolutions per minute) to increase.

tion in the brake pedal. This is normal

and it means your ESC is active.

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ESC operation off

NOTICE

This vehicle has 2 kinds of ESC off

countries.

If the vehicle stops when ESC is

off, ESC remains off. Upon restarting the

vehicle, the ESC will automatically turn

on again.

A click sound may be heard in the vehi

cle compartment when the vehicle

begins to move after the vehicle is

started. These conditions are normal

and indicate that the Electronic Stability

Control system is functioning properly.

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ESC operation

ESC ON condition

僅 When the ENGINE START/STOP but

ton is turned ON, ESC and ESC OFF

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indicator lights illuminate for approxi

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mately 3 seconds, then ESC is turned

on.

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僅 Press the ESC OFF button for at least

half a second after turning the vehicle

ESC off state 1

ON to turn ESC off. (ESC OFF indica

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tor will illuminate). To turn the ESC on,

press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF

indicator light will go off).

To turn off the traction control function

and only operate the brake control func

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tion of the ESC, press the ESC OFF but

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nates, then goes off if the ESC system is

operating normally.

The ESC indicator light blinks whenever

ESC is operating or illuminates when

ESC fails to operate.

ton (ESC OFF

) for less than 3

seconds and the ESC OFF indicator light

(ESC OFF

) will illuminate.

The ESC OFF indicator light comes on

when the ESC is turned off with the but

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ton.

WARNING

Electronic Stability Control

Drive carefully even though your vehicle

has Electronic Stability Control. It can

only assist you in maintaining control

under certain circumstances.

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ESC OFF usage

When driving

僅 ESC should be turned on for daily

driving whenever possible.

僅 To turn ESC off while driving, press

the ESC OFF button while driving on a

flat road surface.

ESC off state 2

To turn off the traction control function

and the brake control function of the

ESC, press the ESC OFF button (ESC

OFF

) for more than 3 seconds. ESC

OFF indicator light (ESC OFF

illuminate and ESC OFF warning chime

will sound. At this state, the vehicle sta

bility control function does not operate

any more.

) will

WARNING

Operating ESC

Never press the ESC OFF button while

ESC is operating (ESC indicator light

blinks).

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Indicator light

If ESC is turned off while ESC is operat

ing, the vehicle may slip out of control.

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ESC indicator light

NOTICE

ESC OFF indicator light

僅 When operating the vehicle on a

dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is

turned off (ESC OFF light illuminated).

If the ESC is left on, it may prevent the

vehicle speed from increasing, and

result in false diagnosis.

When ENGINE START/STOP button is

turned to ON, the indicator light illumi

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僅 Turning the ESC off does not affect

ABS or brake system operation.

The system automatically applies the

brakes to maintain the vehicle speed 4

km/h (2.5mph) ~ 40 km/h (25 mph) and

allows the driver to concentrate on

steering the vehicle down hill.

Downhill Brake Control (DBC)

Always turn off the DBC on normal

roads. The DBC might activate inadver

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tently from the stand by mode when

driving through speed bumps or making

sharp curves.

NOTICE

The DBC defaults to the OFF position

whenever the ignition switch or ENGINE

START/STOP button is placed in the ON

position.

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Noise or vibration may occur from the

brakes when the DBC is activated.

The rear stop light comes on when DBC

is activated.

The Downhill Brake Control (DBC) fea

ture assists the driver to descend down a

steep hill without having to depress the

brake pedal.

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DBC operation

Mode

Indicator light

Description

Press the DBC button when vehicle speed is under 60 km/h (38

mph). The DBC system will turn ON and enter the standby mode.

The system does not turn ON if vehicle speed is over 60 km/h

(38 mph).

Standby

illuminated

In the standby mode, It enters the operating mode when the fol

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lowing conditions are met.

僅

The road surface should be more than a certain angle of incli

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nation

僅

The accelerator pedal must not be depressed.

The vehicle speed should be within 4 km/h (2.5 mph) ~ 40

km/h (25 mph)

Activated

blinks

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2.5 km/h (1.5 mph) ~ 8 km/h (5 mph) in case of backward

movement

Within operating vehicle speed 4 km/h (2.5 mph) ~ 40 km/h (25

mph), the driver can lower or raise the vehicle speed by stepping

on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

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Mode

Indicator light

illuminated

Description

In the activated mode, the DBC will temporarily deactivate under

the following conditions:

The hill is not steep enough.

The accelerator pedal is depressed.

When the vehicle speed is in the range of 40 km/h (25 mph) ~

僅

Temporarily

deactivated

60 km/h (38 mph)

If the above conditions are not met, the DBC will automatically

activate again.

The DBC will turn OFF under the following conditions:

僅

The DBC button is pressed again.

When the accelerator pedal is depressed and the vehicle

speed exceeds 60 km/h (38 mph)

OFF

not illuminated

off always engaged the accelerator

pedal.

NOTICE

If the DBC yellow indicator light illumi

nates, the system may have overheated

or have malfunctioned. When the warn

ing light illuminates even though the

DBC system has cooled off, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized Kia

dealer as soon as possible.

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WARNING

Maintaining brake pressure on incline

HAC does not replace the need to apply

brakes while stopped on an incline.

While stopped, make sure you maintain

brake pressure sufficient to prevent your

vehicle from rolling backward and caus

ing an accident. Don't release the brake

pedal until you are ready to accelerate

forward.

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NOTICE

僅 The DBC may not deactivate on steep

inclines even though the brake or

accelerator pedal is depressed.

Vehicle Stability Management

(VSM) system

僅 The DBC does not operate when:

- The gear is in P (Park).

The Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

system provides further enhancements

to vehicle stability and steering

- The ESC is activated.

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

responses under the following condition:

A vehicle has the tendency to roll back

on a steep hill when it starts to go after

stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control

(HAC) prevents the vehicle from rolling

僅 when driving on a slippery road or

僅 when a change in the coefficient of

friction between left and right wheels

is detected.

back by applying the brakes automati

cally for about 2 seconds.

The brakes are released when the accel

erator pedal is engaged or after about 2

seconds.

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WARNING

Tire/wheel size

When replacing tires and wheels, make

-

sure they are the same size as the origi

nal tires and wheels installed. Driving

with varying tire or wheel sizes may

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The HAC is activated only for about 2

seconds, so when the vehicle is starting

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diminish any supplemental safety bene

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Malfunction indicator

The VSM can be deactivated even if you

don't cancel the VSM operation by

fits of the VSM system.

pressing the ESC OFF button. It indicates

that a malfunction has been detected

somewhere in the Electric Power Steer

ing system or VSM system. If the ESC

VSM operation

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When the VSM is operating properly,

you can feel a slight pulsation in the

vehicle and/or abnormal steering

responses (Electric Power Steering

(EPS)). This is only the effect of brake

and EPS control and indicates nothing

unusual.

indicator light (

) or EPS warning light

remains on, take your vehicle and have

the system checked by an authorized

Kia dealer.

The VSM is not a substitute for safe driv

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ing practices but a supplementary func

The VSM does not operate when:

僅 Driving on a sloping road such as a

gradient or incline

tion only. It is the responsibility of the

driver to always check the speed and the

distance to the vehicle ahead. Always

僅 Driving in reverse

hold the steering wheel firmly while driv

ing.

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僅 ESC OFF indicator light (

on the instrument cluster

僅 EPS indicator light remains on the

instrument cluster

) remains

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Your vehicle is designed to activate

according to the driver's intention, even

with installed VSM. Always follow all the

normal precautions for driving at safe

speeds for the conditions – including

driving in clement weather and on a slip

pery road.

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VSM operation off

If you press the ESC OFF button to turn

off the ESC, the VSM will also cancel and

WARNING

For maximum protection, always wear

your seat belt. No system, no matter

how advanced, can compensate for all

driver error and/or driving conditions.

Always drive responsibly.

the ESC OFF indicator light (

nates.

To turn on the VSM, press the button

again. The ESC OFF indicator light goes

out.

) illumi-

WARNING

Vehicle Stability Management

Drive carefully even though your vehicle

has Vehicle Stability Management. It can

only assist you in maintaining control of

the vehicle under certain circumstances.

Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) sys

tem

-

The Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) is oper

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ated as a vehicle stability control system.

The TSA is designed to stabilize the vehi

cle and trailer when the trailer sways or

oscillates. There are various factors that

make the vehicle sway or oscillate.

-

Such incidents mostly happen at high

speed, but there is also a risk of swaying

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when the trailer is affected by cross

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僅 The brake pedal is depressed over a

certain condition.

僅 The friction of the road surface is

below a certain level.

winds, buffeting, or improper overload

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ing.

Factors of swaying such as:

僅 High speed

僅 Strong crosswinds

僅 Improper overloading

僅 Sudden controlling of steering wheel

僅 Uneven road

WARNING

The system may not operate depending

on driver's driving habits, the degree to

which the brake pedal is depressed and

the road surface condition.

The TSA continuously analyzes the vehi

cle and trailer instability. When the TSA

detects some sway, the brakes are

applied automatically to stabilize the

-

Good braking practices

Good braking practices help keep occu

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pants safe and extend brake life.

vehicle. When the vehicle becomes sta

-

僅 Check to be sure the parking brake is

not engaged, and the parking brake

indicator light is out before driving

away.

僅 Driving through water may get the

brakes wet. They can also get wet

when the vehicle is washed. Wet

brakes can be dangerous! Your vehi

cle will not stop as quickly if the

brakes are wet. Wet brakes may

cause the vehicle to pull to one side.

ble, the TSA does not operate.

Brake Assistant System (BAS)

The Brake Assistant System provides

additional pressure when the brake

pedal is momentarily and strongly

depressed in a situation where sudden

braking is required while driving.

The Brake Assistant System reduces the

time for ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

control to enter and consequently

-

reduces the braking distance, by provid

ing additional pressure up to the point of

ABS intervention.

-

To dry the brakes, apply the brakes

lightly until the braking action returns

to normal, taking care to keep the

vehicle under control at all times. If

the braking action does not return to

normal, stop as soon as it is safe to do

so and visit an authorized Kia dealer.

BAS operation

僅 When the vehicle speed is more than

30 km/h (20 mph) and the ABS con

trol is not entered.

-

僅 Don't coast down hills with the vehicle

out of gear. This is extremely hazard

ous. Keep the vehicle in gear at all

times, use the brakes to slow down,

-

僅 When the brake pedal is depressed

strongly over a certain level.

僅 When the friction of the road surface

is above a certain level.

then shift to a lower gear so that vehi

cle braking will help you maintain a

safe speed.

-

僅 Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting

your foot on the brake pedal while

driving can be dangerous because the

brakes might overheat and lose their

BAS operation off

僅 The vehicle speed is below 10 km/h (6

mph).

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Vehicle Auto Shut-off system

effectiveness. It also increases the

wear of the brake components.

Vehicle Auto Shut-off system

(if equipped)

The vehicle auto shut-off system is

designed to automatically shut off the

vehicle after a certain time the driver

sets to reduce fuel consumption and

energy consumption of the vehicle and

僅 If a tire goes flat while you are driving,

apply the brakes gently and keep the

vehicle pointed straight ahead while

you slow down. When you are moving

slowly enough for it to be safe to do

so, pull off the road and stop in a safe

place.

僅 Be cautious when parking on a hill.

Firmly engage the parking brake and

place the shift lever in P. If your vehi

cle is facing downhill, turn the front

to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poi

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soning.

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wheels into the curb to help keep the

vehicle from rolling.

If your vehicle is facing uphill, turn the

front wheels away from the curb to

help keep the vehicle from rolling. If

there is no curb or if it is required by

other conditions to keep the vehicle

from rolling, block the wheels.

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僅 Under some conditions your parking

Requirement for activation

This system can be activated, when all of

the following requirements are satisfied.

僅 The ignition switch or ENGINE START/

STOP button is in ON position.

僅 The vehicle is in P (Park) position.

僅 The vehicle stops.

僅 The vehicle speed is under 3 km/h (2

mph).

僅 The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

僅 The door is opened.

brake can freeze in the engaged posi

tion. This is most likely to happen

when there is an accumulation of

snow or ice around or near the rear

brakes or if the brakes are wet. If

there is a risk that the parking brake

may freeze, apply it only temporarily

while you put the shift lever in P

(Parking) and block the rear wheels so

the vehicle cannot roll. Then release

the parking brake.

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僅 Do not hold the vehicle on an incline

with the accelerator pedal. This can

cause the transmission to overheat.

Always use the brake pedal or parking

brake.

僅 The passenger's seat is not occupied.

Setting Shut-off Time

The driver can set the shut-off time on

the cluster LCD display.

The option can be found under the fol

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lowing menu:

僅 Go to 'User Settings → Convenience

→ Vehicle Auto-Shut Off → 60 min./

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