2020 Kia Sportage SUV Driving your vehicle User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Driving your vehicle for Your Kia Sportage SUV 2020

Driving your vehicle  
Be sure the exhaust system does  
not leak.  
WARNING - Engine  
exhaust  
WARNING - Open liftgate  
Do not drive with the liftgate  
open. Poisonous exhaust gases  
can enter the passenger com-  
partment. If you must drive with  
the liftgate open proceed as fol-  
lows:  
1. Close all windows.  
2. Open side vents.  
3. Set the air intake control at  
"Fresh", the air flow control at  
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan  
at the highest speed.  
The exhaust system should be  
checked whenever the vehicle is  
raised to change the oil or for any  
other purpose. If you hear a change in  
the sound of the exhaust or if you drive  
over something that strikes the under-  
neath side of the vehicle, have the  
exhaust system checked as soon as  
possible by an authorized Kia dealer.  
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or  
leave your engine running in a  
enclosed area for a prolonged  
time. Exhaust fumes contain  
carbon monoxide, a colorless,  
odorless gas that can cause  
unconsciousness and death by  
asphyxiation.  
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Driving your vehicle  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Before entering vehicle  
Necessary inspections  
Before starting  
• Be sure that all windows, outside Fluid levels, such as engine oil, • Close and lock all doors.  
mirror(s), and outside lights are engine coolant, brake fluid, and  
• Position the seat so that all con-  
trols are easily reached.  
• Buckle your seat belt.  
• Adjust the inside and outside  
rearview mirrors.  
• Be sure that all lights work.  
• Check all gauges.  
• Check the operation of warning  
lights when the ignition switch is  
turned to the ON position.  
• Release the parking brake and  
make sure the brake warning light  
goes out.  
For safe operation, be sure you are  
familiar with your vehicle and its  
equipment.  
clean.  
washer fluid should be checked on a  
regular basis, at the exact interval  
depending on the fluid. Further  
details are provided in chapter 8,  
“Maintenance”.  
• Check the condition of the tires.  
• Check under the vehicle for any  
sign of leaks.  
• Be sure there are no obstacles  
behind you if you intend to back up.  
WARNING - Distracted  
driving  
Focus on the road while driving.  
The driver's primary responsi-  
bility is in the safe and legal  
operation of the vehicle. Use of  
any handled devices, other  
equipment or vehicle systems  
that distract the drive should  
not be used during vehicle  
operation.  
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Driving your vehicle  
WARNING - Fire risk  
WARNING - Loose  
objects  
WARNING - Driving while  
intoxicated  
Do not drive while intoxicated.  
Drinking and driving is danger-  
ous. Even a small amount of  
alcohol will affect your reflexes,  
perceptions and judgment.  
Driving while under the influ-  
ence of drugs is as dangerous  
as or more dangerous than driv-  
ing drunk.  
When you intend to park or stop  
the vehicle with the engine on,  
be careful not to depress the  
accelerator pedal for a long  
period of time. It may overheat  
the engine or exhaust system  
and cause fire.  
Securely store items in your  
vehicle. When you make a sud-  
den stop or turn the steering  
wheel rapidly, loose objects  
may drop on the floor and it  
could interfere with the opera-  
tion of the foot pedals, possibly  
causing an accident.  
WARNING - Check sur-  
roundings  
WARNING - Proper  
footwear  
Always check the surrounding  
areas near your vehicle for peo-  
ple, especially children, before  
putting a vehicle into D (Drive)  
or R (Reverse).  
Always wear appropriate shoes  
when operating your vehicle.  
Unsuitable shoes (high heels,  
ski boots, sandals, etc.) may  
interfere with your ability to use  
the brake and accelerator ped-  
als.  
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Driving your vehicle  
KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)  
Illuminated ignition switch  
ON  
Ignition switch position  
LOCK  
The warning lights can be checked  
before the engine is started. This is  
the normal running position after the  
engine is started.  
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if  
the engine is not running to prevent  
battery discharge.  
START  
Turn the ignition switch to the START  
position to start the engine. The  
engine will crank until you release  
the key; then it returns to the ON  
position. The brake warning light can  
be checked in this position.  
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Whenever a front door is opened, the  
ignition switch will illuminate for your  
The ignition key can be removed only  
in the LOCK position.  
convenience, provided the ignition  
switch is not in the ON position. The  
light will go off immediately when the  
ignition switch is turned on. It will  
also go off after about 30 seconds  
when the door is closed.  
ACC (Accessory)  
The electrical accessories are opera-  
tive. If difficulty is experienced turn-  
ing the ignition switch to the ACC  
position, turn the key while turning  
the steering wheel right and left to  
release the tension.  
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Driving your vehicle  
WARNING  
WARNING - Ignition switch  
WARNING - Leaving the  
Vehicle  
The anti-theft steering column  
lock (if equipped) is not a sub-  
stitute for the parking brake.  
Before leaving the driver’s seat,  
always make sure the shift lever  
is engaged in P (Park) for auto-  
matic transmission, set the  
parking brake fully and shut the  
engine off. Unexpected and  
sudden vehicle movement may  
occur if these precautions are  
not taken.  
Never turn the ignition switch to  
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle  
is moving. This would result in  
loss of directional control and  
braking function, which could  
cause an accident.  
To avoid unexpected or sudden  
vehicle movement, never leave  
your vehicle if the transmission  
is not locked in the P (Park)  
position and the parking brake  
is fully engaged. Before leaving  
the driver's seat, always make  
sure the shift lever is engaged in  
P (Park), set the parking brake  
fully and shut the engine off.  
WARNING - Key holder  
Do not place small purses, mul-  
tiple keys, or other heavy acces-  
sories on your vehicle key ring.  
The driver can accidently push  
these objects causing the ACC  
position to change while in  
motion and disrupt the proper  
operation of some of the vehi-  
cle's safety features.  
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Driving your vehicle  
3.Turn the ignition switch to START If the engine stalls while you are in  
and hold it there until the engine motion, do not attempt to move the  
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds), shift lever to the P (Park) position. If  
Starting the engine  
1.Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
2.Place the transmission shift lever in  
P (Park). Depress the brake pedal  
fully.  
You can also start the engine when  
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)  
position.  
then release the key.  
traffic and road conditions permit,  
you may put the shift lever in the N  
(Neutral) position while the vehicle is  
still moving and turn the ignition  
switch to the START position in an  
attempt to restart the engine.  
It should be started without  
depressing the accelerator.  
4.Do not wait for the engine to warm  
up while the vehicle remains sta-  
tionary.  
Start driving at moderate engine  
speeds. (Steep accelerating and  
decelerating should be avoided.)  
CAUTION - Starter  
Do not engage the starter for  
more than 10 seconds. If the  
engine stalls or fails to start,  
wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-  
engaging the starter. Improper  
use of the starter may damage  
it.  
WARNING - Steering  
wheel  
Never reach for any controls  
through the steering wheel  
while the vehicle is in motion.  
The presence of your hand or  
arm in this area could cause a  
loss of vehicle control.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Starting and stopping the engine for  
turbocharger intercooler  
1. Do not race or accelerate the  
engine immediately after starting.  
If the engine is cold, idle for sever-  
al seconds before sufficient lubri-  
cation is ensured in the tur-  
bocharger unit.  
2. After high speed or extended driv-  
ing, requiring a heavy engine load,  
run the engine on idle condition  
about 1 minute before turning it off.  
This idle time will allow the tur-  
bocharger to cool prior to shutting  
the engine off.  
CAUTION  
Do not turn off the engine imme-  
diately after it has been subject-  
ed to a heavy load. Doing so  
may cause severe damage to  
the engine or turbo charger unit.  
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Driving your vehicle  
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)  
In an emergency situation while the  
vehicle is in motion, you are able to  
turn the engine off and to the ACC  
position by pressing the ENGINE  
START/STOP button for more than 2  
seconds or 3 times successively  
within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still  
moving, you can restart the engine  
without depressing the brake pedal  
Illuminated ENGINE  
START/STOP button  
ENGINE START/STOP button  
position  
OFF  
Not illuminated  
by  
pressing  
the  
ENGINE  
To turn off the engine (START/RUN  
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-  
START/STOP button with the shift  
lever in the N (Neutral) position.  
tion),  
press  
the  
ENGINE  
START/STOP button with the shift  
lever in the P (Park) position. When  
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you  
press  
the  
ENGINE  
START/STOP button without the shift  
lever in the P (Park) position, the  
ENGINE START/STOP button will  
not change to the OFF position but to  
the ACC position.  
Whenever the front door is opened,  
the ENGINE START/STOP button  
will illuminate for your convenience.  
The light will go off after about 30  
seconds when the door is closed.  
When all entrances are closed, if you  
lock the vehicle by using the trans-  
mitter or the smart key, the light will  
go off immediately.  
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Driving your vehicle  
ACC (Accessory)  
ON  
START/RUN  
Amber  
Super red  
Not illuminated  
Press the ENGINE START/STOP Press the ENGINE START/STOP To start the engine, depress the  
button while it is in the OFF position button while it is in the ACC position brake pedal and press the ENGINE  
without depressing the brake pedal.  
without depressing the brake pedal.  
START/ STOP button with the shift  
lever in the P (Park) or the N  
(Neutral) position. For your safety,  
start the engine with the shift lever in  
the P (Park) position.  
If the ENGINE START/STOP button The warning lights can be checked  
is in the ACC position for more than before the engine is started. Do not  
1 hour, the button is turned off auto- leave the ENGINE START/STOP  
matically to prevent battery dis- button in the ON position for a long  
charge.  
time. The battery may discharge, If  
because the engine is not running.  
you  
press  
the  
ENGINE  
START/STOP button without depress-  
ing the brake pedal for automatic  
transmission vehicles, the engine will  
not start and the ENGINE  
START/STOP button changes as fol-  
low:  
OFF ➔ ACC ➔ ON ➔ OFF or ACC  
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Driving your vehicle  
Starting and stopping the engine for  
turbocharger intercooler  
Starting the engine with a  
smart key  
1.Carry the smart key or place it  
inside the vehicle.  
2.Make sure the parking brake is  
firmly applied  
3.Place the transmission shift lever in  
P (Park). Depress the brake pedal  
fully.  
You can also start the engine when  
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)  
position.  
4.Press the ENGINE START/STOP  
button while depressing the brake  
pedal.  
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NOTICE  
If you leave the ENGINE START/  
STOP button in the ACC or ON  
position for a long time, the battery  
will discharge.  
1. Do not race or accelerate the  
engine immediately after starting.  
If the engine is cold, idle for sever-  
al seconds before sufficient lubri-  
cation is ensured in the tur-  
bocharger unit.  
WARNING - Starting  
vehicle  
2. After high speed or extended driv-  
ing, requiring a heavy engine load,  
idle the engine about 1 minute  
before turning it off.  
Never press the ENGINE  
START/STOP button while the  
vehicle is in motion except in an  
emergency. This would result in  
loss of directional control and  
braking function, which could  
cause an accident.  
This idle time will allow the tur-  
bocharger to cool prior to shutting  
the engine off.  
It should be started without  
depressing the accelerator.  
CAUTION  
Do not turn the engine off imme-  
diately after it has been subject-  
ed to a heavy load. Doing so  
may cause severe damage to  
the engine or turbocharger unit.  
5.Do not wait for the engine to warm  
up while the vehicle remains sta-  
tionary.  
Start driving at moderate engine  
speeds. (Steep accelerating and  
decelerating should be avoided.)  
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Driving your vehicle  
• Even if the smart key is in the vehi-  
cle, if it is far away from you, the  
engine may not start.  
• When the stop lamp fuse is blown,  
you can't start the engine normally.  
Replace the fuse with a new one. If  
it is not possible, you can start the  
engine by pressing the ENGINE  
START/STOP button for 10 sec-  
onds while it is in the ACC posi-  
tion. The engine can start without  
depressing the brake pedal. But for  
your safety always depress the  
brake pedal before starting the  
engine.  
• When the ENGINE START/STOP  
button is in the ACC position or  
above, if any door is opened, the  
system checks for the smart key. If  
the smart key is not in the vehicle,  
a message "key is not in the vehi-  
cle" will appear on the LCD display.  
And if all doors are closed, the  
chime will sound for 5 seconds.The  
indicator or warning will turn off  
while the vehicle is moving. Always  
have the smart key with you.  
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Do not press the ENGINE START/  
STOP button for more than 10 sec-  
onds except when the stop lamp fuse  
is blown.  
• If the battery is weak or the smart  
key does not work correctly, you  
can start the engine by pressing  
the engine start/stop button with  
the smart key.  
The side with the lock button  
should contact the engine  
start/stop button directly.  
When you press the engine  
start/stop button directly with the  
smart key, the smart key should  
contact the button at a right angle.  
WARNING - Unintended  
vehicle movement  
Never leave the smart key in the  
vehicle with children or vehicle  
occupants who are unfamiliar  
with the vehicle operation.  
Pushing  
the  
ENGINE  
START/STOP button while the  
smart key is in the vehicle may  
result in unintended engine  
activation and/or unintended  
vehicle movement.  
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Driving your vehicle  
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION  
Automatic transmission opera-  
tion  
The automatic transmission has 6  
forward speeds and one reverse  
speed. The individual speeds are  
selected automatically, depending on  
the position of the shift lever.  
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NOTICE  
The first few shifts on a new vehicle,  
if the battery has been disconnected,  
may be somewhat abrupt. This is a  
normal condition, and the shifting  
sequence will adjust after shifts are  
cycled a few times by the TCM  
(Transmission Control Module) or  
PCM (Powertrain Control Module).  
+ (UP)  
- (DOWN)  
Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting.  
Press the lock release button when shifting.  
The shift lever can be shifted freely.  
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Driving your vehicle  
For smooth operation, depress the  
brake pedal and the lock release but-  
ton when shifting from N (Neutral) to  
a forward or reverse gear.  
Transmission ranges  
CAUTION - Transmission  
The indicator in the instrument clus-  
ter displays the shift lever position  
when the ignition switch is in the ON  
position.  
To avoid damage to your trans-  
mission, do not accelerate the  
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-  
ward gear position with the  
brakes on.The transmission may  
be damaged if you shift into P  
(Park) while the vehicle is in  
motion.  
WARNING - Leaving  
Vehicle  
P (Park)  
Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting into P (Park). This  
position locks the transmission and  
prevents the drive wheels from rotat-  
ing.  
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehi-  
cle is in motion will cause the drive  
wheels to lock which will cause you  
to lose control of the vehicle.  
Before leaving the driver’s seat,  
always make sure the shift lever  
is in the P (Park) position; then  
set the parking brake fully and  
shut the engine off. Do not use  
the P position in place of the  
parking brake. Always make  
sure the shift lever is locked in  
the P position and set the park-  
ing brake fully. Unexpected and  
sudden vehicle movement can  
occur if these precautions are  
not followed.  
When stopped on an incline, do not  
hold the vehicle with the engine  
power. Use the service brake or the  
parking brake.  
R (Reverse)  
Use this position to drive the vehicle  
backward.  
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Driving your vehicle  
N (Neutral)  
- Parking in N (Neutral) gear  
CAUTION - Shifting  
The wheels and transmission are not  
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely  
even on the slightest incline unless  
the parking brake or service brakes  
are applied.  
Follow below steps when parking  
and you want the vehicle to move  
when pushed.  
1. After parking your vehicle,  
depress the brake pedal and move  
the shift lever to [P] with the igni-  
tion button in [ON] or while the  
engine is running.  
Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting into or out of R  
(Reverse); you may damage the  
transmission if you shift into R  
(Reverse) while the vehicle is in  
motion, except when “Rocking  
the vehicle” explained in this  
chapter.  
2. If the parking brake is applied  
unlock the parking brake.  
- For EPB (Electronic Parking  
Brake) equipped vehicles, push  
the brake pedal with the ignition  
button in [ON] or while the engine  
is running to disengage the park-  
ing brake. If [AUTO HOLD] func-  
tion is used while driving (If  
[AUTO HOLD] indicator is on in  
the cluster), press [AUTO HOLD]  
switch and [AUTO HOLD] func-  
tion should be turn off.  
WARNING  
ALWAYS check the surrounding  
areas near your vehicle for peo-  
ple, especially children, before  
shifting a vehicle into D (Drive)  
or R (Reverse).  
3. While pressing the brake pedal,  
turn the ignition button [OFF].  
- For smart key equipped vehicles,  
the ignition switch can be moved  
to [OFF] only when the shift lever  
is in [P].  
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Driving your vehicle  
D (Drive)  
4. Change the gear shift lever to [N]  
(Neutral) while pressing the brake  
pedal and pushing [SHIFT LOCK  
RELEASE] button or inserting,  
pressing down a tool (e.g. flathead  
screw-driver) into the [SHIFT  
LOCK RELEASE] access hole at  
the same time. Then, the vehicle  
will move when external force is  
applied.  
This is the normal forward driving  
position. The transmission will auto-  
matically shift through a 6-gear  
sequence, providing the best fuel  
economy and power.  
+ (UP)  
Manual  
mode  
For extra power when passing anoth-  
er vehicle or climbing grades,  
depress the accelerator fully, at  
which time the transmission will  
automatically downshift to the next  
lower gear.  
- (DOWN)  
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WARNING - Parking In  
Neutral  
Manual mode  
Whether the vehicle is stationary or  
in motion, manual mode is selected  
by pushing the shift lever from the D  
(Drive) position into the manual gate.  
To return to D (Drive) range opera-  
tion, push the shift lever back into the  
main gate.  
• With the exception of parking  
in neutral gear, always park  
the vehicle in [P] (Park) for  
safety and apply the parking  
brake.  
• Before parking in [N] (Neutral)  
gear, make sure the parking  
ground is level and flat. Do not  
park in [N] gear on any slopes  
or gradients. If parked and left  
in [N], the vehicle may move  
and cause serious damage or  
injury.  
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Driving your vehicle  
In manual mode, moving the shift • In manual mode, downshifts are Paddle shifter (if equipped)  
lever backwards and forwards will  
allow you to make gearshifts rapidly.  
Up (+) : Push the lever forward once  
to shift up one gear.  
made automatically when the vehi-  
cle slows down. When the vehicle  
stops, 1st gear is automatically  
selected.  
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards • In manual mode, when the engine  
once to shift down one  
gear.  
rpm approaches the red zone shift  
points are varied to upshift auto-  
matically.  
• To maintain the required levels of  
vehicle performance and safety,  
the system may not execute cer-  
tain gearshifts when the shift lever  
is operated.  
• When driving on a slippery road,  
push the shift lever forward into the  
+(up) position. This causes the  
transmission to shift into the 2nd  
gear which is better for smooth  
driving on a slippery road. Push  
the shift lever to the -(down) side to  
shift back to the 1st gear.  
• In manual mode, the driver must  
execute upshifts in accordance  
with road conditions, taking care to  
keep the engine speed below the  
red zone.  
• In manual mode, only the 6 forward  
gears can be selected. To reverse  
or park the vehicle, move the shift  
lever to the R (Reverse) or P (Park)  
position as required.  
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The paddle shifter is available when  
the shift lever is in the D position or  
the manual mode.  
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Driving your vehicle  
With the shift lever in the D position  
The paddle shifter will operate when  
the vehicle speed is more than  
6.2mph(10km/h).  
Shift lock system  
WARNING - Shifting from  
park  
For your safety, the automatic trans-  
mission has a shift lock system  
which prevents shifting the transmis-  
sion from P (Park) into R (Reverse)  
unless the brake pedal is depressed.  
To shift the transmission from P  
(Park) into R (Reverse):  
1.Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2.Start the engine or turn the ignition  
switch to the ON position.  
Always fully depress the brake  
pedal before and while shifting  
out of the P (Park) position into  
another position to avoid inad-  
vertent motion of the vehicle  
which could injure persons in  
or around the vehicle.  
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once  
to shift up or down one gear and the  
system changes from automatic  
mode to manual mode.  
When the vehicle speed is lower than  
6.2mph(10km/h), if you depress the  
accelerator pedal for more than 5  
seconds or if you shift the shift lever  
from D (Drive) to manual mode and  
shift it from manual mode to D (Drive)  
again, the system changes from  
manual mode to automatic mode.  
3.Move the shift lever.  
If the brake pedal is repeatedly  
depressed and released with the  
shift lever in the P (Park) position, a  
chattering noise & vibration near the  
shift lever may be heard. It is a nor-  
mal condition.  
With the shift lever in the manual mode  
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once  
to shift up or down one gear.  
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NOTICE  
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle  
shifters at the same time, you cannot  
shift the gear.  
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Driving your vehicle  
5. Move the shift lever.  
Ignition key interlock system  
6. Remove the tool from the shiftlock The ignition key cannot be removed  
override access hole then install unless the shift lever is in the P  
the cap.  
(Park) position. Even if the ignition  
switch is in the LOCK position, the  
key cannot be removed.  
If your vehicle is equipped with  
ENGINE START/STOP button, the  
button will not change to the OFF  
position unless the shift lever is in the  
P (Park) position.  
7.We recommend that the system be  
inspected by an authorized Kia  
dealer.  
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Shift-lock override  
If the shift lever cannot be moved  
from the P (Park) position into R  
(Reverse) position with the brake  
pedal depressed, continue depress-  
ing the brake, then do the following:  
1. Place the ignition switch in the  
LOCK/OFF position.  
2. Apply the parking brake.  
3. Carefully remove the cap (1) cov-  
ering the shift-lock release access  
hole.  
4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw-  
driver) into the access hole and  
press down on the tool.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Driving up a steep grade from a  
standing start  
Good driving practices  
• Never move the gear shift lever  
from P (Park) to any other position  
with the accelerator pedal  
depressed.  
• Never move the gear shift lever into  
P (Park) when the vehicle is in  
motion.  
• Slow down before shifting to a  
lower gear. Otherwise, the lower  
gear may not be engaged.  
• Always use the parking brake. Do  
not depend on placing the trans-  
mission in P (Park) to keep the  
vehicle from moving.  
To drive up a steep grade from a  
standing start, depress the brake  
pedal, shift the shift lever to D  
(Drive). Select the appropriate gear  
depending on load weight and steep-  
ness of the grade, and release the  
parking brake. Depress the accelera-  
tor gradually while releasing the  
service brakes.  
When accelerating from a stop on  
a steep hill, the vehicle may have a  
tendency to roll backwards.  
Shifting the shift lever into 2  
(Second Gear) will help prevent  
the vehicle from rolling back-  
wards.  
• Optimum vehicle performance and  
economy is obtained by smoothly  
depressing and releasing the  
accelerator pedal.  
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NOTICE - Kickdown  
Mechanism  
Use the kickdown mechanism for  
maximum acceleration. Depress the  
accelerator pedal beyond the pres-  
sure point. The automatic transmis-  
sion will shift to a lower gear  
depending on the engine speed.  
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Driving your vehicle  
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (IF EQUIPPED)  
■ Type A  
These vehicles are not designed for The driver must be especially alert to  
challenging off-road use.  
avoid driving on slopes which tilt the  
vehicle to either side.  
It is always important when traveling  
on unpaved roads that the driver  
carefully reduces the speed to a level  
that does not exceed the safe oper-  
ating speed for those conditions. In  
general, unpaved roads provide less  
traction and braking effectiveness  
than normal road conditions.  
WARNING - Off road  
driving  
Do not attempt to operate your  
vehicle under extreme or chal-  
lenging off road driving condi-  
tions. This vehicle was not  
designed to be driven off road.  
OQL055060L  
■ Type B  
* AWD : All Wheel Drive  
FWD : Front Wheel Drive  
✽
NOTICE  
If the AWD system warning light  
(
) illuminates, this indicates that  
there is a malfunction in the AWD  
system.  
If this occurs, we recommend that  
the system be checked by an author-  
ized Kia dealer.  
OQL055060  
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system  
delivers engine power to the front  
and rear wheels for maximum trac-  
tion. AWD is useful when extra trac-  
tion is required on road, such as,  
when driving on slippery, muddy  
such as wet, or snow-covered roads.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Tight corner brake effect  
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NOTICE - AWD  
When turning sharply on a paved  
road at low speed while in all wheel  
drive, steering control will be difficult.  
Tight corner brake effect is a unique  
characteristic of all wheel drive vehi-  
cles caused by the difference in tire  
rotation at the four wheels and the  
zero-degree alignment of the front  
wheels and suspension.  
Sharp turns at low speeds should be  
carried out with caution.  
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Driving your vehicle  
All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer mode selection  
Transfer mode  
Selection button  
Indicator light  
Description  
• When driving in AWD AUTO mode, the vehicle operates sim-  
ilar to conventional FWD vehicles under normal operating  
conditions. However, if the system determines that there is a  
need for the AWD mode, the engine’s driving power is dis-  
tributed to all four wheels automatically without driver inter-  
vention.  
AWD AUTO  
(AWD LOCK is  
deactivated)  
(Indicator light is  
not illuminated)  
• When driving on normal roads and pavement, the vehicle  
moves similar to conventional FWD vehicles.  
• This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades,  
off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc., to  
maximize traction.  
• This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds  
above 60 km/h (38 mph) and is shifted to AWD AUTO mode  
at speed above 60 km/h (38 mph). If the vehicle decelerates  
to speeds below 60 km/h (38 mph), however, the transfer  
mode is shifted into AWD LOCK mode again.  
AWD LOCK  
(Indicator light is  
illuminated)  
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NOTICE  
• When driving on normal roads, deactivate the AWD LOCK mode by pushing the AWD LOCK button (the indi-  
cator light goes off). Driving on normal roads with AWD LOCK mode(especially, when cornering) may cause  
mechanical noise or vibration. The noise and vibration will disappear when the AWD LOCK mode is deactivat-  
ed. Some parts of the power train may be damaged by prolonged driving with the noise and vibration.  
• When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered entirely to the  
front wheels. This shock is not a mechanical failure.  
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Driving your vehicle  
For safe all wheel drive opera-  
tion  
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NOTICE - All wheel drive  
The road conditions that demand all  
wheel drive mean all functions of  
your vehicle are exposed to extreme  
stress than under normal road con-  
ditions. Slow down and be ready for  
changes in the composition and trac-  
tion of the surface under your tires.  
If you have any doubt about the  
safety of the conditions you are fac-  
ing, stop and consider the best way  
to proceed. Do not exceed the ability  
of yourself or your vehicle to operate  
safely.  
HILL1  
HILL2  
• When you are driving up or down  
hills drive as straight as possible.  
Use extreme caution in going up or  
down steep hills, since you may flip  
your vehicle over depending on the  
grade, terrain and water/mud con-  
ditions.  
WARNING - Hills  
Driving across the contour of  
steep hills can be extremely  
dangerous. This danger can  
come from slight changes in the  
wheel angle which can destabi-  
lize the vehicle or, even if the  
vehicle is maintaining stability  
under power, it can lose that  
stability if the vehicle stops its  
forward motion. Your vehicle  
may roll over without warning  
and without time for you to cor-  
rect a mistake that could cause  
serious injury or death.  
• Do not try to drive in deep standing  
water or mud since such conditions  
can stall your engine and clog your  
exhaust pipes. Do not drive down  
steep hills since it requires extreme  
skill to maintain control of the vehicle.  
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Driving your vehicle  
• You must consciously take the  
effort to learn how to corner in a  
AWD vehicle. Do not rely on your  
experience in conventional FWD  
vehicles in choosing safe cornering  
speed in AWD mode. For starters,  
you must drive more slowly in  
AWD.  
• Drive carefully when driving on  
unpaved roads because your vehi-  
cle may be damaged by rocks or  
roots of trees.  
• Always hold the steering wheel firm-  
ly when you are driving off-road.  
• Make sure all passengers are  
wearing seat belts.  
WARNING - Wind danger  
If you are driving in heavy wind,  
the vehicle's higher center of  
gravity decreases your steering  
control capacity and requires  
you to drive more slowly.  
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WARNING - AWD  
WARNING - Steering  
wheel  
Reduce speed when you turn  
corners.The center of gravity of  
AWD vehicles is higher than  
that of conventional FWD vehi-  
cles, making them more likely to  
roll over when you turn corners  
too fast.  
Do not grab the inside of the  
steering wheel when you are  
driving off-road. You may hurt  
your arm by a sudden steering  
maneuver or from steering  
wheel rebound due to impact  
with objects on the ground. You  
could also lose control of your  
steering wheel while driving on  
rough terrain.  
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Driving your vehicle  
• If you need to drive in the water,  
stop your vehicle, set your transfer  
to the AWD LOCK mode and drive  
at less than 8 km/h (5 mph).  
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NOTICE  
WARNING - AWD driving  
• Avoid high cornering speed.  
• Do not drive in water if the level is  
higher than the bottom of the vehi-  
cle.  
• Do not make quick steering  
wheel movements, such as  
sharp lane changes or fast,  
sharp turns.  
• The risk of rollover is greatly  
increased if you lose control  
of your vehicle at high speed.  
• Loss of control often occurs if  
two or more wheels drop off  
the roadway and the driver  
over-steers to re-enter the  
roadway. In the event your  
vehicle leaves the roadway, do  
not steer sharply. Instead,  
slow down before pulling  
back into the travel lanes.  
• Check your brake condition once  
you are out of mud or water. Press  
the brake pedal several times as  
you move slowly until you feel nor-  
mal braking forces return.  
WARNING - Driving  
through water  
Drive slowly. If you are driving  
too fast in water, the water can  
get into the engine compart-  
ment and wet the ignition sys-  
tem, causing your vehicle to  
suddenly stop. If this happens  
and your vehicle is in a tilted  
position, your vehicle may roll  
over.  
• Shorten your scheduled mainte-  
nance interval if you drive in off-  
road conditions such as sand, mud  
or water (see “Maintenance under  
severe usage conditions” in section  
8). Always wash your vehicle thor-  
oughly after off-road use, especially  
cleaning the bottom of the vehicle.  
• Since the driving torque is always  
applied to the 4 wheels the per-  
formance of the AWD vehicle is  
greatly affected by the condition of  
the tires. Be sure to equip the vehi-  
cle with four tires of the same size  
and type.  
• A full time all wheel drive vehicle  
cannot be towed by an ordinary  
tow truck. Make sure that the  
vehicle is placed on a flat bed  
truck for moving.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Reducing the risk of a rollover  
CAUTION - Mud or snow  
WARNING - Replacement  
tires  
This multi-purpose passenger vehi-  
cle is defined as a Sports Utility  
Vehicle (SUV). SUV’s have higher  
ground clearance and a narrower  
track to make them capable of per-  
forming in a wide variety of off-road  
applications. Specific design charac-  
teristics give them a higher center of  
gravity than ordinary vehicles. An  
advantage of the higher ground  
clearance is a better view of the  
road, which allows you to anticipate  
problems. They are not designed for  
cornering at the same speeds as  
conventional passenger vehicles,  
any more than low-slung sports vehi-  
cles are designed to perform satis-  
factorily in off-road conditions. There  
are steps that a driver can  
If one of the front or rear wheels  
begins to spin in mud, snow,  
etc. the vehicle can sometimes  
be driven out by depressing the  
accelerator pedal further; how-  
ever, do not run the engine con-  
tinuously at high rpms to free  
the vehicle from snow or mud  
because doing so could dam-  
age the AWD system  
Always use the size and type of  
tires recommended in the tire  
section  
of  
the  
manual.  
Installation of variant tires can  
affect the safety and perform-  
ance of your vehicle.  
make to reduce the risk of a rollover.  
If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or  
abrupt maneuvers, do not load your  
roof rack with heavy cargo, and  
never modify your vehicle in any way.  
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WARNING - Jacked  
vehicle  
WARNING - Dynamometer  
testing  
While the full-time AWD vehicle  
is being raised on a jack, never  
start the engine or cause the  
tires to rotate.  
There is the danger that rotating  
tires touching the ground could  
cause the vehicle to go off the  
jack and to jump forward.  
Keep away from the front of the  
vehicle while the vehicle is in  
gear on the dynamometer. This  
is very dangerous as the vehi-  
cle can jump forward and cause  
serious injury or death.  
OQL055051  
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NOTICE  
1. Check the tire pressures recom-  
mended for your vehicle.  
2. Place the front wheels on the roll  
tester for a speedometer test as  
shown in the illustration.  
When lifting up the vehicle, do not  
operate front and rear wheel sepa-  
rately. All four wheels should be  
operated.  
• Full-time AWD vehicles must be  
tested on a special four wheel  
chassis dynamometer.  
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NOTICE  
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NOTICE  
3. Release the parking brake.  
If you need to operate the front  
wheel and rear wheel when lifting  
up the vehicle, you should release  
the parking brake.  
Never engage the parking brake  
4. Place the rear wheels on the tem-  
porary free roller as shown in the  
illustration.  
while performing these tests.  
• A full-time AWD vehicle should not  
be tested on a FWD roll tester. If a  
FWD roll tester must be used, per-  
form the following:  
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BRAKE SYSTEM  
Power brakes  
Your vehicle has power-assisted  
brakes that adjust automatically  
through normal usage.  
In the event that the power-assisted  
brakes lose power because of a  
stalled engine or some other reason,  
you can still stop your vehicle by  
applying greater force to the brake  
pedal than you normally would. The  
stopping distance, however, will be  
longer.  
Wet brakes may impair the vehicle’s  
ability to safely slow down; the vehi-  
cle 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 fash-  
ion after driving through deep water.  
To dry the brakes, apply them lightly  
while maintaining a safe forward  
speed until brake performance  
returns to normal.  
CAUTION - Brake Pedal  
Do not drive with your foot rest-  
ing on the brake pedal. This will  
create abnormally high brake  
temperatures which can cause  
excessive brake lining and pad  
wear.  
WARNING - Steep hill  
braking  
Avoid continuous application of  
the brakes when descending a  
long or steep hill by shifting to a  
lower gear. Continuous brake  
application will cause the brakes  
to overheat and could result in a  
temporary loss of braking per-  
formance.  
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.  
Pump the brake pedal only when  
necessary to maintain steering con-  
trol on slippery surfaces.  
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In the event of brake failure  
Disc brakes wear indicator  
WARNING - Brake wear  
If service brakes fail to operate while When your brake pads are worn and  
the vehicle is in motion, you can new pads are required, you will hear  
make an emergency stop with the a high-pitched warning sound from  
parking brake. The stopping dis- your front brakes or rear brakes. You  
tance, however, will be much greater may hear this sound come and go or  
Do not ignore high pitched wear  
sounds from your brakes. If you  
ignore this audible warning, you  
will eventually lose braking per-  
formance, which could lead to a  
serious accident.  
than normal.  
it may occur whenever you depress  
the brake pedal.  
Please remember that some driving  
conditions or climates may cause a  
brake squeal when you first apply (or  
lightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-  
mal and does not indicate a problem  
with your brakes.  
WARNING - Parking  
brake  
Avoid applying the parking  
brake to stop the vehicle while it  
is moving except in an emer-  
gency situation. Applying the  
parking brake while the vehicle  
is moving at normal speeds can  
cause a sudden loss of control  
of the vehicle. If you must use  
the parking brake to stop the  
vehicle, use great caution in  
applying the brake.  
Always replace the front or rear  
brake pads as pairs.  
CAUTION - Replace brake  
pads  
Do not continue to drive with  
worn brake pads. Continuing to  
drive with worn brake pads can  
damage the braking system and  
result in costly brake repairs.  
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Releasing the parking brake  
Parking brake – Foot type  
(if equipped)  
WARNING - Parking brake  
use  
Applying the parking brake  
All vehicles should always have  
the parking brake fully engaged  
when parked to avoid inadver-  
tent movement of the vehicles  
which can injure occupants or  
pedestrians.  
OQL055015  
To release the parking brake,  
depress the parking brake pedal a  
second time while applying the foot  
brake. The pedal will automatically  
extend to the fully released position.  
OQL055013  
To engage the parking brake, first  
apply the foot brake and then  
depress the parking brake pedal  
down as far as possible.  
CAUTION - Parking brake  
Driving with the parking brake  
applied will cause excessive  
brake pad (or lining) and brake  
rotor wear.  
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Driving your vehicle  
If at all possible, cease driving the  
vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-  
sible, use extreme caution while  
operating the vehicle and only con-  
tinue to drive the vehicle until you  
can reach a safe location or repair  
shop.  
Electronic parking brake (EPB)  
(if equipped)  
Applying the parking brake  
W-75  
Check the brake warning light by  
turning the ignition switch ON (do not  
start the engine). This light will be  
illuminated when the parking brake is  
applied with the ignition switch in the  
START or ON position.  
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 the engine is running, there  
may be a malfunction in the brake  
system. Contact an authorized Kia  
dealer as soon as possible.  
OQLA055016  
To apply the EPB (electronic parking  
brake):  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Pull up the EPB switch.  
Make sure the warning light comes  
on.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Also, the EPB is applied automatical- Do not operate the parking brake/ Releasing the parking brake  
ly if the Auto Hold button is on when EPB while the vehicle is moving  
the engine is turned off. However, if except in an emergency situation.  
you press the EPB switch after the  
engine is turned off, the EPB will not  
be Applied.  
✽
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.  
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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.  
OQL058017L  
To release the EPB (electronic parking  
brake), press the EPB switch while  
doing the following:  
• Have the ignition switch or engine  
start/stop button in the ON posi-  
tion.  
• Depress the brake pedal.  
• The shift lever must be in P (Park).  
Make sure the brake warning light  
goes off.  
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Driving your vehicle  
To release EPB (electronic parking  
brake) automatically:  
• Shift lever in P (Park)  
With the engine running depress  
the brake pedal and shift out of P  
(Park) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).  
EPB (electronic parking brake) may  
be automatically applied when:  
• The EPB is overheated  
✽
NOTICE  
• For your safety, you can engage  
the EPB even though the ignition  
switch or engine stop/start button  
is in the OFF position, but you  
cannot release it.  
• Requested by other systems  
✽
NOTICE  
• For your safety, depress the brake  
pedal and release the parking  
brake manually with the EPB  
switch when you drive downhill or  
when backing up the vehicle.  
Do not follow the above procedure  
when driving on a flat level ground.  
The vehicle may suddenly move for-  
ward.  
• Shift lever in N (Neutral)  
For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)  
equipped vehicles with AUTO  
HOLD function used while driving,  
if the ignition button has been  
turned OFF, the EPB will be  
engaged automatically. Therefore,  
the AUTO HOLD function should  
be turned off before the ignition but-  
ton is turned off.  
With the engine running depress  
the brake pedal and shift out of N  
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D  
(Drive).  
• Automatic Transmission  
1. Start the engine.  
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.  
3. Close the driver's door, engine  
hood and tailgate.  
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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.  
4. Depress the accelerator pedal  
while the shift lever is in R (Rear),  
D (Drive) or manual mode.  
Make sure the brake warning light  
goes off.  
CAUTION  
Do not drive your vehicle with  
the EPB applied. It may cause  
excessive brake pad and brake  
rotor wear.  
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Driving your vehicle  
System warning  
If the above situation occurs, depress • A click or electric brake motor  
the brake pedal and release EPB by  
pressing the EPB switch.  
whine sound may be heard while  
operating or releasing the EPB, but  
these conditions are normal and  
indicate that the EPB is functioning  
properly.  
• When leaving your keys with a  
parking lot attendant or valet, make  
sure to inform him/her how to oper-  
ate the EPB.  
WARNING - Parking  
Brake Use  
All vehicles should always have  
the parking brake fully engaged  
when parked to avoid inadver-  
tent movement of the car which  
can injure occupants or pedes-  
trians.  
• The EPB may malfunction if you  
drive with the EPB applied.  
• When you automatically release  
EPB by depressing the accelerator  
pedal, depress it slowly.  
OJF058249L  
• If you try to drive off depressing the  
accelerator pedal with the EPB  
applied, but the EPB doesn't  
release automatically, a warning  
will sound and a message will  
appear.  
• If the driver's seat belt is not fas-  
tened and the engine hood, driver's  
door or trunk is opened, a warning  
will sound and a message will  
appear.  
• If there is a problem with the vehi-  
cle, a warning may sound and a  
message may appear.  
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System warning  
System warning  
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NOTICE  
Depress the brake pedal when the  
above message appears for the Auto  
Hold and EPB may not activate.  
■ Type A  
■ Type A  
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OJF058376L  
■ Type B  
■ Type B  
OJF058375L  
OJF058377L  
If the EPB is applied while Auto Hold  
is activated because of ESC  
(Electronic Stability Control) signal, a  
warning will 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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Driving your vehicle  
EPB malfunction indicator  
(if equipped)  
If this occurs, have your vehicle • The EPB warning light may illumi-  
checked by an authorized Kia dealer  
as soon as possible.  
nate if the EPB switch operates  
abnormally. Shut the engine off  
and turn it on again after a few min-  
utes. The warning light will go off  
and the EPB switch will operate  
normally. However, if the EPB  
warning light is still on, have the  
system checked by an authorized  
Kia dealer.  
The EPB malfunction indicator may  
illuminate when the ESC indicator  
comes on to indicate that the ESC is  
not working properly, but it does not  
indicate a malfunction of the EPB.  
• If the parking brake warning light  
does not illuminate or blinks even  
though the EPB switch was pulled  
up, the EPB is not applied.  
OQL055059  
• If the parking brake warning light  
blinks when the EPB warning light  
is on, press the 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.  
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 sys-  
tem is operation normally.  
If the EPB malfunction indicator  
remains on, comes on while driving,  
or does not come on when the igni-  
tion switch or the engine start/stop  
button is changed to the ON position,  
this indicates that the EPB may have  
malfunctioned.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Emergency braking  
When the EPB (electronic parking  
brake) is not released  
If the EPB does not release normal-  
ly, take your vehicle to an authorized  
Kia dealer by loading the vehicle on  
a flatbed tow truck and have the sys-  
tem checked.  
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NOTICE  
If there is a problem with the brake  
pedal while driving, emergency brak-  
ing is possible by pulling up and  
holding the EPB switch. Braking is  
possible only while you are holding  
the EPB switch.  
During emergency braking by the  
EPB, the parking brake warning  
light will illuminate to indicate that  
the system is operating.  
If you notice a continuous noise or  
burning smell when the EPB is used  
for emergency braking, have your  
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia  
dealer.  
WARNING  
Do not operate the electronic  
parking brake while the vehicle is  
moving except in an emergency  
situation. Applying the electronic  
parking brake while the vehicle is  
moving at normal speeds can  
cause a sudden loss of control of  
the vehicle. If you must use the  
electronic parking brake to stop  
the vehicle, use great caution in  
applying the brake.  
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Driving your vehicle  
AUTO HOLD (if equipped)  
White  
White  
The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle  
in a standstill even though the brake  
pedal is not depressed after the driv-  
er brings the vehicle to a complete  
stop by depressing the brake pedal.  
Green  
OQL055018  
OQL058019L  
1.Depress the brake pedal, start the 2.When coming to a complete stop  
engine and then press the Auto  
Hold button. The white AUTO  
HOLD indicator will come on indi-  
cating the system is in standby.  
Before the Auto Hold will engage,  
the driver's door, engine hood must  
be closed and the driver's seat belt  
must be fastened.  
by depressing the brake pedal, the  
AUTO HOLD indicator changes  
from white to green indicating the  
AUTO HOLD is engaged and EPB  
is applied. The vehicle will remain  
at a standstill even if you release  
the brake pedal.  
3.If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be  
released.  
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4. If you press the accelerator pedal Cancel  
with the shift lever in D (Drive) or  
manual mode, the Auto Hold will  
be released automatically and the  
vehicle will start to move. The indi-  
cator changes from green to white  
indicating the Auto Hold is in  
standby and the EPB is released.  
When driving off from Auto Hold by  
depressing the accelerator pedal,  
always check the surrounding area  
near your vehicle.  
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NOTICE  
• 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):  
Light off  
- The driver's seat belt is unfas-  
tened and driver's door is opened  
- The engine hood is opened  
- The shift lever is in P (Park) or R  
(Reverse)  
- The EPB is applied  
• For your safety, the Auto Hold  
automatically switches to EPB  
under any of the following condi-  
tions (Auto Hold light remains  
white and the EPB automatically  
applies):  
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal  
for a smooth launch.  
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To cancel the Auto Hold operation,  
press the Auto Hold switch. The  
AUTO HOLD indicator will go out.  
To cancel the Auto Hold operation  
when the vehicle is at a standstill,  
press the Auto Hold switch while  
depressing the brake pedal.  
- The driver's seat belt is unfas-  
tened and driver's door is opened  
- The engine hood is opened  
- The vehicle is in a standstill for  
more than 10 minutes  
- The vehicle is standing on a steep  
slope  
- The vehicle moved several times  
(Continued)  
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(Continued)  
If there is a malfunction with the dri-  
Warning messages  
In these cases, the brake warning ver’s door, engine hood open detec-  
light comes on, the AUTO HOLD tion system, the Auto Hold may not  
indicator changes from green to work properly.  
■ Type A  
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 vehi-  
cle and release parking brake  
manually with the EPB switch.  
Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia  
dealer and have the system checked.  
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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.  
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■ Type B  
• If the AUTO HOLD indicator  
lights up yellow, the Auto Hold is  
not working properly. Take your  
vehicle to an authorized Kia deal-  
er and have the system checked.  
WARNING  
OJF058377L  
To reduce the risk of an acci-  
dent, do not activate Auto Hold  
while driving downhill, backing  
up or parking your vehicle.  
Parking brake automatically locked  
When the EPB is applied from Auto  
Hold, a warning will sound and a  
message will appear.  
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■ Type A  
■ Type A  
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NOTICE  
When this message is displayed, the  
Auto Hold and EPB may not oper-  
ate. For your safety, depress the  
brake pedal.  
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■ Type B  
■ Type B  
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When the conversion from Auto Hold  
to EPB is not working properly a  
warning will sound and a message  
will appear.  
If you do not apply the brake pedal  
when you release the Auto Hold by  
pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a  
warning will sound and a message  
will appear.  
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When you apply your brakes under  
conditions which may lock the  
wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’  
sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-  
responding sensation 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-  
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 or as hard as the sit-  
uation allows the ABS to control the  
force being delivered to the brakes.  
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)  
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-  
dents due to improper or dangerous  
driving maneuvers. Even though  
vehicle control is improved during  
emergency braking, 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:  
• When driving on rough, gravel or  
snow-covered roads  
• When driving on roads where the  
road surface is pitted or has differ-  
ent surface heights.  
OQL058371N  
AUTO HOLD conditions not met.  
Close door, hood, and liftgate  
When you press the [AUTO HOLD]  
switch, if the driver’s door, engine  
hood are not closed or the driver’s  
seat belt is unfastened, a warning  
will sound and a message will  
appear on the LCD display. At this  
moment, press the [AUTO HOLD]  
button after closing the driver’s door,  
engine hood and liftgate.  
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NOTICE  
A click/clunk type sound may be  
heard once per ignition cycle in the  
engine compartment when the vehi-  
cle begins to move after the engine is  
started. These conditions are normal  
and indicate that the anti-lock brake  
system is functioning properly.  
Driving in these conditions increases  
the stopping distance for your vehicle.  
The ABS continuously senses the  
speed of the wheels. If the wheels  
are going to lock, the ABS system  
repeatedly modulates the hydraulic  
brake pressure to the wheels.  
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Driving your vehicle  
• Even with the anti-lock brake sys-  
tem, your vehicle still requires suf-  
ficient stopping distance. Always  
maintain a safe distance from the  
vehicle in front of you.  
• Always slow down when cornering.  
The anti-lock brake system cannot  
prevent accidents resulting from  
excessive speeds.  
• On loose or uneven road surfaces,  
operation of the anti-lock brake  
system may result in a longer stop-  
ping distance than for vehicles  
• 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 vehi-  
cle over to a safe place and stop  
the engine.  
• Restart the engine. If the ABS  
warning light goes off, then your  
ABS system is normal. Otherwise,  
you may have a problem with the  
ABS. Contact an authorized Kia  
dealer as soon as possible.  
W-78  
The ABS warning light will stay on for  
approximately 3 seconds after the  
ignition switch 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 an authorized Kia  
dealer as soon as possible.  
equipped with  
brake system.  
a conventional  
✽
NOTICE  
When you jump start your vehicle  
because of a drained battery, the  
engine may not run as smoothly and  
theABS warning light may turn on at  
the same time. This happens because  
of low battery voltage. It does not  
mean your ABS has malfunctioned.  
• Do not pump your brakes!  
• Have the battery recharged before  
driving the vehicle.  
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Driving your vehicle  
The Electronic stability control (ESC)  
system is an electronic system  
designed to help the driver maintain  
vehicle control under adverse condi-  
tions. It is not a substitute for safe  
driving practices. Factors including  
speed, road conditions and driver  
steering input can all affect whether  
ESC will be effective in preventing a  
loss of control. It is still your respon-  
sibility to drive and corner at reason-  
able speeds and to leave a sufficient  
margin of safety.  
When you apply your brakes under  
conditions which may lock the  
wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’  
sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-  
responding sensation in the brake  
pedal. This is normal and it means  
your ESC is active.  
Electronic stability control  
(ESC)  
WARNING  
Never drive too fast for the road  
conditions or too quickly when  
cornering. Electronic stability  
control (ESC) will not prevent  
accidents. Excessive speed in  
turns, abrupt maneuvers and  
hydroplaning on wet surfaces  
can still result in serious acci-  
dents. Only a safe and attentive  
driver can prevent 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.  
The Electronic Stability Control  
(ESC) system is designed to stabi-  
lize the vehicle during cornering  
maneuvers. ESC checks where you  
are steering and where the vehicle is  
actually going. ESC applies the  
brakes at individual wheels and inter-  
venes with engine management sys-  
tem to stabilize the vehicle.  
✽
NOTICE  
A click/clunk type sound may be  
heard once per ignition cycle in the  
engine compartment when the vehi-  
cle begins to move after the engine is  
started. These conditions are normal  
and indicate that Electronic stabili-  
ty control (ESC) System is function-  
ing properly.  
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When operating  
When the ESC is in opera-  
ESC operation  
ESC ON condition  
ESC operation off  
ESC OFF state  
tion, ESC indicator light  
blinks.  
• When the ignition is turned  
This car has 2 kinds of ESC  
off states.  
If the engine stops when  
ESC is off, ESC remains off.  
Upon restarting the engine,  
the ESC will automatically  
turn on again.  
ON, ESC and ESC OFF  
indicator lights illuminate for  
approximately 3 seconds,  
then ESC is turned on.  
-
• When the Electronic  
Stability Control is operat-  
ing properly, you can feel a  
slight pulsation in the vehi-  
cle. This is only the effect  
of brake control and indi-  
cates nothing unusual.  
• When moving out of the  
mud or slippery road, the  
engine rpm (revolution per  
minute) may not increase  
even if you press the  
accelerator pedal deeply.  
This is to maintain the sta-  
bility and traction of the  
vehicle and does not indi-  
cate a problem.  
• Select the LCD display →  
ESC → ESC OFF/ESC  
OFF (TCS OFF) ESC OFF  
indicator will illuminate.  
Select the ESC ON, ESC  
OFF indicator light will go  
off.  
• When starting the engine,  
you may hear a slight tick-  
ing sound. This is the ESC  
performing an automatic  
system self-check and  
does not indicate a prob-  
lem.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Indicator light  
■ ESC indicator light  
■ ESC OFF indicator light  
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• ESC off state 1  
• ESC off state 2  
When ignition switch is turned to ON,  
the indicator light illuminates, then  
goes off if the ESC system is operat-  
ing normally.  
To cancel ESC operation, Select the To cancel ESC operation, Select the  
ESC OFF (TCS OFF) in the ESC. ESC OFF in the ESC (ESC OFF indi-  
ESC OFF indicator light (ESC OFF  
cator light (ESC OFF ) illuminates.  
) illuminates). At this state, the engine At this state, the engine control func-  
control function does not operate. It tion and brake control function do not  
means the traction control function operate. It means the car stability  
does not operate. Brake control func- control function does not operate any  
The ESC indicator light blinks when-  
ever ESC is operating or illuminates  
when ESC fails to operate.  
ESC OFF indicator light comes on  
when the select the ESC OFF/ESC  
OFF (TCS OFF) in the LCD display.  
tion only operates.  
more.  
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ESC OFF usage  
When driving  
• ESC should be turned on for daily  
driving whenever possible.  
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NOTICE  
CAUTION  
• When operating the vehicle on a  
Driving with varying tire or wheel  
sizes may cause the ESC system  
to malfunction. When replacing  
tires, make sure they are the  
same size as your original tires.  
dynamometer, ensure that you  
→
→
ESC  
select the LCD display  
ESC OFF/ESC OFF (TCS OFF)  
(ESC OFF light illuminated). If  
the ESC is left on, it may prevent  
the vehicle speed from increasing,  
and result in false diagnosis.  
• Turning the ESC off does not  
affect ABS or brake system opera-  
tion.  
• To turn ESC off while driving,  
select  
the  
ESC  
OFF/ESC  
OFF(TCS OFF) in the LCD display  
while driving on a flat road surface.  
WARNING  
The Electronic Stability Control  
system is only a driving aid that  
can only assist you in maintain-  
ing control under certain cir-  
cumstances. Use precautions  
for safe driving by slowing  
down on curved, snowy, or icy  
roads. Drive slowly and don’t  
attempt to accelerate whenever  
the ESC indicator light is blink-  
ing, or when the road surface is  
slippery.  
WARNING  
Never select the ESC OFF/ ESC  
OFF(TCS OFF) in the LCD dis-  
play while ESC is operating  
(ESC indicator light blinks).  
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VSM operation  
VSM operation off  
Vehicle stability management  
(VSM)  
When the VSM is in operation, ESC If you select the LCD display → ESC  
indicator light ( ) blinks.  
When the vehicle stability manage-  
ment is operating properly, you can  
feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle  
→ ESC OFF/ESC OFF (TCS OFF)  
the VSM will also cancel and the  
ESC OFF indicator light ( ) illumi-  
nates.  
This system provides further  
enhancements to vehicle stability  
and steering responses when a vehi-  
cle is driving on a slippery road or a  
vehicle detects changes in coeffi-  
cient of friction between right wheels  
and left wheels when braking.  
and/or abnormal steering responses To turn on the VSM, select the ESC  
(EPS- Electronic Power Steering). OFF/ESC OFF (TCS OFF).The ESC  
This is only the effect of brake and OFF indicator light goes out.  
EPS control and indicates nothing  
unusual.  
WARNING - Tire/  
Wheel size  
WARNING  
- Vehicle stability manage-  
ment  
The VSM does not operate when:  
• Driving on a sloping road such as a  
gradient or incline  
• Driving in reverse  
• ESC OFF indicator light (  
remains on the instrument cluster  
• EPS indicator light remains on the  
instrument cluster  
When replacing tires and wheels,  
make sure they are the same size  
as the original tires and wheels  
installed. Driving with varying  
tire or wheel sizes may diminish  
any supplemental safety benefits  
of the VSM system.  
Drive carefully even though your  
vehicle has Vehicle stability man-  
agement. It can only assist you in  
)
maintaining control under cer-  
tain circumstances.  
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Malfunction indicator  
• The Vehicle Stability Management  
system is not a substitute for safe  
driving practices but a supplemen-  
tary function only. It is the respon-  
sibility of the driver to always check  
the speed and the distance to the  
vehicle ahead. Always hold the  
steering wheel firmly while driving.  
Hill-start assist control (HAC)  
The VSM can be deactivated even if  
you don’t cancel the VSM operation  
by select the ESC OFF/ESC OFF  
(TCS OFF). It indicates that a mal-  
function has been detected some-  
where in the Electric Power Steering  
system or VSM system. If the ESC  
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 back by applying  
the brakes automatically for about 2  
seconds. The brakes are released  
when the accelerator pedal is  
depressed or after about 2 seconds.  
The HAC is activated only for about 2  
seconds, so when the vehicle is  
starting off always depress the accel-  
erator pedal.  
indicator light ( ) or EPS warning • Your vehicle is designed to activate  
light remains on, take your vehicle to  
an authorized Kia dealer and have  
the system checked.  
according to the driver’s intention,  
even with installed VSM. Always fol-  
low all the normal precautions for  
driving at safe speeds for the condi-  
tions – including driving in clement  
weather and on a slippery road.  
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NOTICE  
• The VSM is designed to function  
above approximately 22 km/h (13  
mph) on curves.  
WARNING - Maintaining  
Brake Pressure on Incline  
WARNING  
• The VSM is designed to function  
above approximately 10 km/h (6  
mph) when a vehicle is braking on  
a split-mu surface. A split-mu sur-  
face is made of two surfaces which  
have different friction forces.  
For  
always wear your seat belt. No  
system, no matter how  
maximum  
protection,  
HAC does not replace the need  
to apply brakes while stopped on  
an incline. While stopped, make  
sure you maintain brake pres-  
sure sufficient to prevent your  
vehicle from rolling backward  
and causing an accident. Don’t  
release the brake pedal until you  
are ready to accelerate forward.  
advanced, can compensate for  
all driver error and/or driving  
conditions.  
responsibly.  
Always  
drive  
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Driving your vehicle  
• Don't "ride" the brake pedal.  
Resting your foot on the brake  
pedal while driving can be danger-  
ous because the brakes might  
overheat and lose their effective-  
ness. It also increases the wear of  
the brake components.  
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.  
Good braking practices  
• Check to be sure the parking brake  
is not engaged and the parking  
brake indicator light is out before  
driving away.  
• Driving through water may get the  
brakes wet. They can also get wet  
when the vehicle is washed. Wet  
brakes can be dangerous! Your  
vehicle will not stop as quickly if the  
brakes are wet. Wet brakes may  
cause the vehicle to pull to one side.  
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 call an author-  
ized Kia dealer for assistance.  
• Don't coast down hills with the  
vehicle out of gear.This is extreme-  
ly hazardous. Keep the vehicle in  
gear at all times, use the brakes to  
slow down, then shift to a lower  
gear so that engine braking will  
help you maintain a safe speed.  
• If a tire goes flat while you are driv- • Under some conditions your park-  
ing, 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.  
• If your vehicle is equipped with an  
Automatic Transmission, don't let  
your vehicle creep forward. To  
avoid creeping forward, keep your  
foot firmly on the brake pedal when  
the vehicle is stopped.  
• Be cautious when parking on a hill.  
Firmly engage the parking brake  
and place the shift lever in P (auto-  
matic transmission). If your vehicle  
is facing downhill, turn the front  
wheels into the curb to help keep  
the vehicle from rolling.  
ing brake can freeze in the  
engaged position.This is most like-  
ly 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 (automatic  
transmission) and block the rear  
wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.  
Then release the parking brake.  
• 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.  
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FORWARD COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (FCA) SYSTEM - CAMERA TYPE (IF EQUIPPED)  
The Forward Collision-Avoidance  
Assist (FCA) system is designed to  
help detect and monitor the vehicle  
or pedestrians ahead in the roadway  
through camera recognition to warn  
the driver that a collision is imminent,  
and if necessary, apply emergency  
braking.  
System setting and activation  
System setting  
• The driver can activate the FCA by  
placing the ignition switch to the  
ON position and by selecting:  
WARNING  
Take the following precaution-  
swhen using the Forward  
Collision-Avoidance  
(FCA) system:  
• This system is only a supple-  
mental system and it is not  
intended to, nor does it replace  
the need for extreme care and  
attention of the driver. The  
sensing range and objects  
detectable by the sensors are  
limited. Pay attention to the  
road conditions at all times.  
Assist  
'User Settings → Driver Assistance  
→
Forward Collision-Avoidance  
Assist.' The FCA system deactivates,  
when the driver cancels the system  
setting.  
• Never drive too fast in accor-  
dance with the road condi-  
tions or while cornering.  
• Always drive cautiously to  
prevent unexpected and sud-  
den situations from occur-  
ring. FCA does not stop the  
vehicle completely and is not  
a collision avoidance system.  
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Driving your vehicle  
The warning light illumi- • EARLY - When this condition is Prerequisite for activation  
nates on the LCD display,  
when you cancel the FCA  
selected,  
the  
initial  
The FCA gets ready to be activated,  
when the FCA is selected on the  
LCD display, and when the following  
prerequisites are satisfied.  
- The ESC (Electronic Stability  
Control) is activated.  
- Vehicle speed is over 8 km/h  
(5mph). (The FCA is only activated  
within a certain speed range.)  
- The system detects a vehicle or  
pedestrian in front, which may col-  
lide with your vehicle. (The FCA  
may not be activated or may sound  
a warning alarm in accordance  
with the driving situation or vehicle  
condition.)  
Forward Collision Warning  
is activated earlier than  
normal. If the ‘EARLY’ con-  
dition feels too sensitive,  
change it into ‘NORMAL’.  
system. The driver can  
monitor the FCA ON/OFF status on  
the LCD display. Also, the warning  
light illuminates when the ESC  
(Electronic Stability Control) is  
turned off. When the warning light  
remains ON with the FCA activated,  
have the system checked by an  
authorized Kia dealer.  
• NORMAL - When this condition is  
selected, the initial  
Forward  
Warning is activated nor-  
mally.  
Collision  
• The driver can select the initial  
warning activation time on the LCD  
display. Go to the 'User Settings →  
• LATE - When this condition is  
selected, the initial Forward  
Collision Warning is activat-  
ed later than normal. This  
setting reduces the amount  
of distance between the  
vehicle or pedestrians  
ahead before the initial  
warning occurs. Select this  
condition only when traffic  
is light, and you are driving  
slowly.  
Driver Assistance  
Collision Warning  
Early/Normal/Late'.  
→
Forward  
→
The options for the initial Forward  
Collision Warning includes the fol-  
lowing:  
❈The FCA may not operate properly  
according to the frontal situation,  
the direction and speed of pedes-  
trian.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Collision Warning (1st warning)  
FCA warning message and  
system control  
WARNING  
• Completely stop the vehicle  
on a safe location before  
operating the switch on the  
steering wheel to activate/  
deactivate the FCA system.  
• The FCA automatically acti-  
vates upon placing the Engine  
Start/Stop button to the ON  
position. The driver can deac-  
tivate the FCA by canceling  
the system setting on the LCD  
display. To avoid driver dis-  
tractions, do not attempt to  
set or cancel the FCA while  
driving the vehicle.  
The FCA system produces warning  
messages, warning alarms, and  
emergency braking based on the  
level of risk of a frontal collision, such  
as when a vehicle ahead suddenly  
brakes.  
The driver can select the initial warn-  
ing activation time in the User  
Settings in the LCD display. The  
options for the initial Forward  
Collision Warning include Early,  
Normal or Late initial warning time.  
OQL058200L  
This warning message appears on  
the LCD display with a warning  
chime. Additionally, some vehicle  
system intervention occurs by the  
engine management system to help  
decelerate the vehicle.  
- Your vehicle speed may decelerate  
moderately.  
- The FCA system limitedly controls  
the brakes to preemptively mitigate  
impact in a collision.  
• The FCA automatically deac-  
tivates upon canceling the  
ESC (Electronic Stability  
Control). When the ESC is  
canceled, the FCA cannot be  
activated on the LCD display.  
The FCA warning light will  
illuminate, but it does not  
indicate a malfunction of the  
system.  
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Driving your vehicle  
- It will operate if the vehicle speed is Emergency braking (2nd warning) - It will operate if the vehicle speed is  
greater than 8 km/h (5 mph) and  
less than or equal to 60 km/h (38  
greater than 8 km/h (5 mph) and  
less than or equal to 60 km/h (38  
mph) on  
a
forward vehicle.  
mph) on  
a
forward vehicle.  
(Depending on the condition of the  
vehicle ahead and the environment  
surrounding it, the possible maxi-  
mum operating speed may be  
reduced.)  
(Depending on the condition of the  
vehicle ahead and the environment  
surrounding it, the possible maxi-  
mum operating speed may be  
reduced.)  
OQL058201L  
This warning message appears on  
the LCD display with a warning  
chime. Additionally, some vehicle  
system intervention occurs by the  
engine management system to help  
decelerate the vehicle.  
- The FCA system limitedly controls  
the brakes to preemptively mitigate  
impact in a collision. The brake  
control is maximized just before a  
collision.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Brake operation  
FCA sensor  
(Front View Camera)  
WARNING  
• In an urgent situation, the braking  
system enters into the ready status  
for prompt reaction against the dri-  
ver’s depressing the brake pedal.  
• The FCA provides additional brak-  
ing power for optimum braking per-  
formance, when the driver  
depresses the brake pedal.  
The FCA cannot avoid all colli-  
sions. The braking control can-  
not completely stop the vehicle.  
The driver is responsible to  
safely drive and control the  
vehicle.  
• The braking control is automatical-  
ly deactivated, when the driver  
sharply depresses the accelerator  
pedal, or when the driver abruptly  
operates the steering wheel.  
• The FCA brake control is automat-  
ically canceled, when risk factors  
disappear.  
WARNING  
The FCA system logic operates  
within certain parameters, such  
as the distance from the vehicle  
ahead, the speed of the vehicle  
ahead, and the driver's vehicle  
speed. Certain conditions such  
as inclement weather and road  
conditions may affect the oper-  
ation of the FCA system.  
OQL058203L  
In order for the FCA system to oper-  
ate properly, always make sure the  
sensor are clean and free of dirt,  
snow, and debris.  
Dirt, snow, or foreign substances on  
the lens may adversely affect the  
sensing performance of the sensor.  
CAUTION  
The driver should always pay  
great caution to vehicle opera-  
tion, even though there is no  
warning message or warning  
alarm. The warning of the FCA  
system may not sound while  
other system warning sounds.  
WARNING  
Never deliberately drive danger-  
ously to activate the system.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Warning message and warning  
light  
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✽
NOTICE  
NOTICE  
• Never install any accessories or We recommend you to have the sys-  
stickers on the front windshield, tem checked by an authorized Kia  
or tint the front windshield.  
dealer when the windshield glass is  
• Never place any reflective objects replaced.  
(i.e. white paper, mirror) over the  
dashboard. Any light reflection  
may cause a malfunction of the  
system.  
• Make sure the frontal camera does  
not get wet.  
• Never disassemble the camera  
assembly, or apply any impact on  
the camera assembly.  
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• Playing the vehicle audio system  
at high volume may prevent occu-  
pants from hearing the FCA warn-  
ings.  
When the sensor is covered with dirt,  
snow, or debris, the FCA system  
operation may not be able to detect  
vehicles.  
If this occurs, a warning message will  
appear on the LCD display.  
Remove any dirt, snow, or debris and  
clean the sensor before operating  
the FCA system.  
The system will operate normally  
when such dirt, snow or debris is  
removed.  
• Be careful not to apply unneces-  
sary force on the sensor. If the sen-  
sor is forcibly moved out of proper  
alignment, the system may not  
operate correctly. In this case, a  
warning message may not be dis-  
played. In this case, we recom-  
mend you have the vehicle inspect-  
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.  
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However, the FCA system may not  
properly operate in an area (e.g.  
open terrain), where any objects are  
not detected after turning ON the  
engine.  
Although a warning message will not  
appear on the LCD display, the FCA  
may not properly operate.  
System malfunction  
WARNING  
• The FCA is only a supplemen-  
tal system for the driver's con-  
venience. It is the driver's  
responsibility to control the  
vehicle operation. Do not  
solely depend on the FCA  
system. Rather, maintain a  
safe braking distance, and, if  
necessary, depress the brake  
pedal to reduce the driving  
speed or stop the vehicle.  
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• In certain instances and  
under certain driving condi-  
tions, the FCA system may  
activate unintentionally.  
Also, due to sensing limita-  
tions, in certain situations, the  
front view camera recognition  
system may not detect the  
vehicle or pedestrians ahead.  
The FCA system may not acti-  
vate and the warning mes-  
sage may not be displayed.  
• When the FCA is not working prop-  
erly, the FCA warning light ( ) will  
illuminate and the warning mes-  
sage will appear for a few seconds.  
After the message disappears, the  
master warning light (  
) will illu-  
minate. In this case, have the vehi-  
cle inspected by an authorized Kia  
dealer.  
• The FCA warning message may  
appear along with the illumination  
of the ESC warning light.  
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Limitation of the system  
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WARNING  
• The FCA system does not  
operate when the vehicle is in  
reverse.  
• The FCA system is not  
designed to detect other  
objects on the road such as  
animals.  
• The FCA system does not  
detect vehicles in the opposite  
lane.  
• The FCA system does not  
detect cross traffic vehicles  
that are approaching.  
• The FCA system cannot detect  
the driver approaching the side  
view of a parked vehicle (for  
example on a dead end street.)  
The Forward Collision-Avoidance  
Assist (FCA) system is designed to  
monitor the vehicle or pedestrians  
ahead in the roadway through cam-  
era recognition to warn the driver  
that a collision is imminent, and if  
necessary, apply emergency brak-  
ing.  
In certain situations, the camera may  
not be able to detect the vehicle or  
pedestrians ahead. In these cases,  
the FCA system may not operate  
normally. The driver must pay careful  
attention in the following situations  
where the FCA operation may be  
limited.  
• The FCA system may not acti-  
vate if the driver applies the  
brake pedal to avoid the risk  
of a collision.  
• The brake control may be  
insufficient, possibly causing  
a collision, if a vehicle in front  
abruptly stops. Always pay  
extreme caution.  
• The FCA system may not acti-  
vate depending on road condi-  
tions, inclement whether, driv-  
ing conditions or traffic condi-  
tions. Therefore, the driver  
should always pay attention to  
the road and be prepared the  
apply the brakes at all times.  
• The FCA system operates  
only to detect vehicles in front  
of the vehicle.  
In these cases, you must main-  
tain a safe braking distance,  
and if necessary, depress the  
brake pedal to reduce the driv-  
ing speed in order to maintain a  
safe distance.  
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Detecting vehicles  
• The vehicle in front does not have • The brightness outside is too low  
their rear lights properly turned ON  
or their rear lights are located  
unusually.  
such as when the headlamps are  
not on at night or the vehicle is  
going through a tunnel.  
The sensor may be limited when:  
• The camera is covered with a for-  
eign object or debris  
• The camera lens is contaminated  
due to tinted, filmed or coated  
windshield, damaged glass, or  
stuck of foreign matter (sticker,  
bug, etc.) on the glass  
• Inclement weather such as heavy  
rain or snow obscures the field of  
view of the camera  
• The outside brightness changes • Adverse road conditions cause  
suddenly, for example when enter-  
ing or exiting a tunnel  
excessive vehicle vibrations while  
driving  
• When light coming from a street • The sensor recognition changes  
light or an oncoming vehicle is  
reflected on a wet road surface  
such as a puddle in the road.  
• The field of view in front is  
obstructed by sun glare or head-  
light of oncoming vehicle.  
• The windshield glass is fogged up.  
• The vehicle in front is driving errat-  
ically.  
• The vehicle is on unpaved or  
uneven rough surfaces, or roads  
with sudden gradient changes.  
• The vehicle is drives inside a build-  
ing, such as a basement parking lot  
suddenly when passing over a  
speed bump  
• The shadow is on the road by a  
median strip, trees, etc.  
• The vehicle drives through a toll-  
gate.  
• The rear part of the vehicle in front  
is not fully visible.  
• The vehicle in front is moving verti-  
cally to the driving direction  
• The vehicle in front is stopped ver-  
tically  
• The vehicle in front is driving  
towards your vehicle or reversing  
• You are on a roundabout and the  
vehicle in front circles  
• The camera recognition is limited  
• The vehicle in front is too small to  
be detected (for example a motor-  
cycle or a bicycle, etc.)  
• The vehicle in front is an oversize  
vehicle or trailer that is too big to  
be detected by the camera recog-  
nition system. (for example a trac-  
tor, trailer, etc.)  
• The camera's field of view is not well  
illuminated (either too dark or too • The camera does not recognize  
much reflection or too much back-  
light that obscures the field of view)  
the entire vehicle in front.  
• The camera is damaged.  
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When driving on a curve, the driver  
must maintain a safe braking dis-  
tance, and if necessary, depress the  
brake pedal to reduce your driving  
speed in order to maintain a safe dis-  
tance.  
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- Driving on a curve  
The FCA system may recognize a  
vehicle in the next lane when driving  
on a curved road.  
In this case, the system may alarm  
the driver and apply the brake. Always  
pay attention to road and driving con-  
ditions while driving. If necessary,  
depress the brake pedal to reduce  
your driving speed in order to main-  
tain a safe distance.  
The performance of the FCA system  
may be limited when driving on a  
curved road.  
On curved roads, the other vehicle in  
the same lane may not be recog-  
nized. The FCA system may produce  
the warning message and the warn-  
ing alarm, or apply the braking con-  
trols, prematurely, or it may not pro-  
duce the warning message or the  
warning alarm, or apply the braking  
controls, at all.  
Also, when necessary depress the  
accelerator pedal to prevent the sys-  
tem from unnecessarily decelerating  
your vehicle.  
Always check the traffic conditions  
around the vehicle.  
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Always keep your eyes forward while  
driving upward or downward on a  
slope, and, if necessary, depress the  
brake pedal to reduce your driving  
speed in order to maintain a safe dis-  
tance.  
.
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- Driving on a slope  
- Changing lanes  
The FCA performance may be limit-  
ed while driving upward or downward  
on a slope, and may not recognize  
the vehicle in front in the same lane.  
It may produce the warning message  
and the warning alarm, or it may not  
produce the warning message and  
the warning alarm prematurely at all.  
When the FCA suddenly recognizes  
the vehicle in front while passing  
over a slope, you may experience  
sharp deceleration.  
When a vehicle changes lanes in  
front of you, the FCA system may not  
immediately detect the vehicle, espe-  
cially if the vehicle changes lanes  
abruptly. In this case, you must main-  
tain a safe braking distance, and if  
necessary, depress the brake pedal  
to reduce your driving speed in order  
to maintain a safe distance.  
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Detecting pedestrians  
The sensor may be limited when:  
• The pedestrian is not fully detected  
by the camera recognition system,  
for example, if the pedestrian is  
leaning over or is not fully walking  
upright  
• The pedestrian is moving very  
quickly or appears abruptly in the  
camera detection area  
• The pedestrian is wearing clothing  
that easily blends into the back-  
ground, making it difficult to be  
detected by the camera recogni-  
tion system  
• The outside lighting is too bright  
(e.g. when driving in bright sunlight  
or in sun glare) or too dark (e.g.  
when driving on a dark rural road  
at night)  
• It is difficult to detect and distin-  
guish the pedestrian from other  
objects in the surroundings, for  
example, when there is a group of  
pedestrians, or a large crowd.  
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When driving in stop-and-go traffic, - Detecting the vehicle in front of you  
and a stopped vehicle in front of you  
If the vehicle in front of you has cargo  
merges out of the lane, the FCA sys-  
that extends rearward from the cab,  
tem may not immediately detect the  
or when the vehicle in front of you  
new vehicle that is now in front of  
has higher ground clearance, addi-  
you. In this case, you must maintain  
tional special attention is required.  
a safe braking distance, and if nec-  
The FCA system may not be able to  
essary, depress the brake pedal to  
detect the cargo extending from the  
reduce your driving speed in order to  
vehicle. In these instances, you must  
maintain a safe distance.  
maintain a safe braking distance  
from the rearmost object, and if nec-  
essary, depress the brake pedal to  
reduce your driving speed in order to  
maintain distance.  
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• There is an item similar to a per-  
son's body structure  
• The pedestrian is small  
• The pedestrian has impaired  
mobility  
• The sensor recognition is limited  
• The camera is blocked with a for-  
eign object or debris  
• Inclement weather such as heavy  
rain or snow obscures the field of  
view of the radar sensor or camera  
• When light coming from a street  
light or an oncoming vehicle is  
reflected on a wet road surface  
such as a puddle in the road  
• The field of view in front is  
obstructed by sun glare  
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WARNING  
• Never try to test the operation  
of the FCA system. Doing so  
may cause severe injury or  
death.  
• When front bumper or wind-  
shield glass is replaced or  
repaired, have the vehicle  
inspected by an authorized  
Kia dealer.  
• Do not use the Forward  
Collision -Avoidance Assist  
(FCA) system when towing a  
vehicle. Application of the  
FCA system while towing may  
adversely affect the safety of  
your vehicle or the towing  
vehicle.  
• Use extreme caution when the  
vehicle in front of you has  
cargo that extends rearward  
from the cab, or when the  
vehicle in front of you has  
higher ground clearance.  
• The FCA system is designed  
to detect and monitor the  
vehicle ahead in the roadway  
through camera recognition. It  
is not designed to detect bicy-  
cles, motorcycles, or smaller  
wheeled objects such as lug-  
gage bags, shopping carts, or  
strollers.  
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NOTICE  
In some instances, the FCA system  
may be cancelled when subjected to  
electromagnetic interference.  
• The windshield glass is fogged up.  
• Adverse road conditions cause  
excessive vehicle vibrations while  
driving  
• When the pedestrian suddenly  
appears in front of the vehicle  
• When there is any other electro-  
magnetic interference  
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• When a construction area, rail or  
other metal object is near the  
pedestrian.  
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FORWARD COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (FCA) SYSTEM - SENSOR FUSION TYPE  
(FRONT RADAR+FRONT VIEW CAMERA) (IF EQUIPPED)  
System setting and activation  
System setting  
• The driver can activate the FCA by  
placing the ignition switch to the  
ON position and by selecting:  
The Forward Collision-Avoidance  
WARNING  
Take the following precaution-  
swhen using the Forward  
Collision-Avoidance  
(FCA) system:  
• This system is only a supple-  
mental system and it is not  
intended to, nor does it replace  
the need for extreme care and  
attention of the driver. The  
sensing range and objects  
detectable by the sensors are  
limited. Pay attention to the  
road conditions at all times.  
Assist (FCA) system is designed to  
help detect and monitor the vehicle  
or pedestrians ahead in the roadway  
through camera recognition to warn  
the driver that a collision is imminent,  
and if necessary, apply emergency  
braking.  
Assist  
'User Settings → Driver Assistance  
→
Forward Collision-Avoidance  
Assist.' The FCA system deactivates,  
when the driver cancels the system  
setting.  
• Never drive too fast in accor-  
dance with the road condi-  
tions or while cornering.  
• Always drive cautiously to  
prevent unexpected and sud-  
den situations from occur-  
ring. FCA does not avoid all  
collisions because of system  
limitations.  
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The warning light illumi- • EARLY - When this condition is Prerequisite for activation  
nates on the LCD display,  
when you cancel the FCA  
system. The driver can  
selected,  
the  
initial  
The FCA gets ready to be activated,  
when the FCA is selected on the  
LCD display, and when the following  
prerequisites are satisfied.  
- The ESC (Electronic Stability  
Control) is activated.  
- Vehicle speed is over 8 km/h (5  
mph). (The FCA is only activated  
within a certain speed range.)  
- The system detects a vehicle or a  
pedestrian in front, which may col-  
lide with your vehicle. (The FCA  
may not be activated or may sound  
a warning alarm in accordance  
with the driving situation or vehicle  
condition.)  
Forward Collision Warning  
is activated earlier than  
normal. If the ‘EARLY’ con-  
dition feels too sensitive,  
change it into ‘NORMAL’.  
monitor the FCA ON/OFF status on  
the LCD display. Also, the warning  
light illuminates when the ESC  
(Electronic Stability Control) is  
turned off. When the warning light  
remains ON with the FCA activated,  
have the system checked by an  
authorized Kia dealer.  
• NORMAL - When this condition is  
selected, the initial  
Forward  
Warning is activated nor-  
mally.  
Collision  
• The driver can select the initial  
warning activation time on the LCD  
display. Go to the 'User Settings →  
• LATE - When this condition is  
selected, the initial Forward  
Collision Warning is activat-  
ed later than normal. This  
setting reduces the amount  
of distance between the  
vehicle or pedestrians  
ahead before the initial  
warning occurs. Select this  
condition only when traffic  
is light, and you are driving  
slowly.  
Driver Assistance  
Collision Warning  
Early/Normal/Late'.  
→
Forward  
→
The options for the initial Forward  
Collision Warning includes the fol-  
lowing:  
❈The FCA may not operate properly  
according to the frontal situation,  
the direction and speed of pedes-  
trian.  
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Collision Warning (1st warning)  
FCA warning message and  
system control  
WARNING  
• Completely stop the vehicle  
on a safe location before  
operating the switch on the  
steering wheel to activate/  
deactivate the FCA system.  
• The FCA automatically acti-  
vates upon placing the Engine  
Start/Stop button to the ON  
position. The driver can deac-  
tivate the FCA by canceling  
the system setting on the LCD  
display. To avoid driver dis-  
tractions, do not attempt to  
set or cancel the FCA while  
driving the vehicle.  
The FCA system produces warning  
messages, warning alarms, and  
emergency braking based on the  
level of risk of a frontal collision, such  
as when a vehicle ahead suddenly  
brakes.  
The driver can select the initial warn-  
ing activation time in the User  
Settings in the LCD display. The  
options for the initial Forward  
Collision Warning include Early,  
Normal or Late initial warning time.  
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This warning message appears on  
the LCD display with a warning  
chime. Additionally, some vehicle  
system intervention occurs by the  
engine management system to help  
decelerate the vehicle.  
- Your vehicle speed may decelerate  
moderately.  
- The FCA system limitedly controls  
the brakes to preemptively mitigate  
impact in a collision.  
• The FCA automatically deac-  
tivates upon canceling the  
ESC (Electronic Stability  
Control). When the ESC is  
canceled, the FCA cannot be  
activated on the LCD display.  
The FCA warning light will  
illuminate, but it does not  
indicate a malfunction of the  
system.  
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- It will operate if the vehicle speed is Emergency braking (2nd warning) - It will operate if the vehicle speed is  
greater than 8 km/h (5 mph) and  
less than or equal to 80 km/h (50  
greater than 8 km/h (5 mph) and  
less than or equal to 180 km/h (110  
mph) on  
a
forward vehicle.  
mph) on  
a
forward vehicle.  
(Depending on the condition of the  
vehicle ahead and the environment  
surrounding it, the possible maxi-  
mum operating speed may be  
reduced.)  
(Depending on the condition of the  
vehicle ahead and the environment  
surrounding it, the possible maxi-  
mum operating speed may be  
reduced.)  
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This warning message appears on  
the LCD display with a warning  
chime. Additionally, some vehicle  
system intervention occurs by the  
engine management system to help  
decelerate the vehicle.  
- The FCA system limitedly controls  
the brakes to preemptively mitigate  
impact in a collision. The brake  
control is maximized just before a  
collision.  
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Brake operation  
FCA sensor (Front Radar +  
Front View Camera)  
WARNING  
• In an urgent situation, the braking  
system enters into the ready status  
for prompt reaction against the dri-  
ver’s depressing the brake pedal.  
• The FCA provides additional brak-  
ing power for optimum braking per-  
formance, when the driver  
depresses the brake pedal.  
The FCA cannot avoid all colli-  
sions. The braking control can-  
not completely stop the vehicle.  
The driver is responsible to  
safely drive and control the  
vehicle.  
• The braking control is automatical-  
ly deactivated, when the driver  
sharply depresses the accelerator  
pedal, or when the driver abruptly  
operates the steering wheel.  
• The FCA brake control is automat-  
ically canceled, when risk factors  
disappear.  
WARNING  
The FCA system logic operates  
within certain parameters, such  
as the distance from the vehicle  
or pedestrians ahead, the speed  
of the vehicle ahead, and the  
driver's vehicle speed. Certain  
conditions such as inclement  
weather and road conditions  
may affect the operation of the  
FCA system.  
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CAUTION  
The driver should always pay  
great caution to vehicle opera-  
tion, even though there is no  
warning message or warning  
alarm. The warning of the FCA  
system may not sound if other  
warning sounds are activated.  
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WARNING  
Never deliberately drive danger-  
ously to activate the system.  
In order for the FCA system to oper-  
ate properly, always make sure the  
sensor or sensor cover are clean and  
free of dirt, snow, and debris.  
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Dirt, snow, or foreign substances on  
the lens may adversely affect the  
sensing performance of the sensor.  
(Continued)  
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NOTICE  
• If the front bumper becomes dam-  
aged in the area around the radar  
sensor, the FCA system may not  
operate properly. In this case, we  
recommend you have the vehicle  
inspected by an authorized Kia  
dealer.  
• Do not apply license plate molding  
or foreign objects such as a  
bumper sticker or a bumper guard  
licence plate molding near the  
radar sensor. Doing so may  
adversely affect the sensing per-  
formance of the radar.  
• Use only genuine parts to repair or  
replace a damaged sensor or sen-  
sor cover. Do not paint to the sen-  
sor cover.  
• Always keep the radar sensor and  
the radar cover clean and free of  
dirt and debris.  
• Use only a soft cloth to wash the  
vehicle. Do not spray pressurized  
water directly on the sensor or  
sensor cover.  
• Never install any accessories or  
stickers on the front windshield,  
or tint the front windshield.  
• Never place any reflective objects  
(i.e. white paper, mirror) over the  
dashboard. Any light reflection  
may cause a malfunction of the  
system.  
• Be careful not to apply unneces-  
sary force on the radar sensor or  
sensor cover. If the sensor is  
forcibly moved out of proper  
alignment, the FCA system may  
not operate correctly. In this case,  
a warning message may not be dis-  
played. In this case, we recom-  
mend you have the vehicle inspect-  
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.  
(Continued)  
• Make sure the frontal camera does  
not get wet.  
• Never disassemble the camera  
assembly, or apply any impact on  
the camera assembly.  
• Playing the vehicle audio system  
at high volume may prevent occu-  
pants from hearing the FCA warn-  
ings.  
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(Continued)  
Warning message and warning  
light  
The system will operate normally  
when such dirt, snow or debris is  
removed.  
However, the FCA system may not  
properly operate in an area (e.g.  
open terrain), where any objects are  
not detected after turning ON the  
engine.  
• Be careful not to apply unneces-  
sary force on the sensor. If the sen-  
sor is forcibly moved out of proper  
alignment, the system may not  
operate correctly. In this case, a  
warning message may not be dis-  
played. In this case, we recom-  
mend you have the vehicle inspect-  
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.  
Although a warning message will not  
appear on the LCD display, the FCA  
may not properly operate.  
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When the cover is covered with dirt,  
snow, or debris, the FCA system  
operation may not be able to detect  
vehicles.  
If this occurs, a warning message will  
appear on the LCD display.  
Remove any dirt, snow, or debris and  
clean the sensor before operating  
the FCA system.  
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System malfunction  
(Continued)  
WARNING  
• The FCA system may not acti-  
vate if the driver applies the  
brake pedal to avoid the risk  
of a collision.  
• The brake control may be  
insufficient, possibly causing  
a collision, if a vehicle in front  
abruptly stops. Always pay  
extreme caution.  
• The FCA system may not acti-  
vate according to the road con-  
ditions, inclement whether,  
driving conditions or traffic  
conditions.  
• The FCA system operates only  
to detect vehicles and pedestri-  
ans in front of the vehicle.  
• The FCA is only a supplemen-  
tal system for the driver's con-  
venience. It is the driver's  
responsibility to control the  
vehicle operation. Do not  
solely depend on the FCA  
system. Rather, maintain a  
safe braking distance, and, if  
necessary, depress the brake  
pedal to reduce the driving  
speed or stop the vehicle.  
• In certain instances and  
under certain driving condi-  
tions, the FCA system may  
activate unintentionally.  
Also, due to sensing limita-  
tions, in certain situations,  
the front radar sensor or front  
view camera recognition sys-  
tem may not detect the vehi-  
cle or pedestrians ahead. The  
FCA system may not activate  
and the warning message  
may not be displayed.  
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• When the FCA is not working prop-  
erly, the FCA warning light ( ) will  
illuminate and the warning mes-  
sage will appear for a few seconds.  
After the message disappears, the  
master warning light (  
) will illu-  
minate. In this case, have the vehi-  
cle inspected by an authorized Kia  
dealer.  
• The FCA warning message may  
appear along with the illumination  
of the ESC warning light.  
(Continued)  
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Detecting vehicles  
The sensor may be limited when:  
Limitation of the system  
WARNING  
• The FCA system does not  
operate when the vehicle is in  
reverse.  
• The FCA system is not  
designed to detect other  
objects on the road such as  
animals.  
The Forward Collision-Avoidance  
Assist (FCA) system is designed to  
monitor the vehicle or a pedestrian  
ahead in the roadway through radar  
signals and camera recognition to  
warn the driver that a collision is  
imminent, and if necessary, apply  
emergency braking.  
• The radar sensor or camera is cov-  
ered with a foreign object or debris  
• The camera lens is contaminated  
due to tinted, filmed or coated  
windshield, damaged glass, or  
stuck of foreign matter (sticker,  
bug, etc.) on the glass  
In certain situations, the radar sen-  
sor or the camera may not be able to  
detect the vehicle ahead. In these  
cases, the FCA system may not  
operate normally. The driver must  
pay careful attention in the following  
situations where the FCA operation  
may be limited.  
• The FCA system does not  
detect vehicles in the opposite  
lane.  
• The FCA system does not  
detect cross traffic vehicles  
that are approaching.  
• The FCA system cannot detect  
the driver approaching the side  
view of a parked vehicle (for  
example on a dead end street.)  
• Inclement weather such as heavy  
rain or snow obscures the field of  
view of the radar sensor or camera  
• There is interference by electro-  
magnetic waves  
• Something in the path of travel  
deflects the radar waves.  
• The radar/camera recognition is  
limited  
• The vehicle in front is too small to  
be detected (for example a motor-  
cycle or a bicycle, etc.)  
• The vehicle in front is an oversize  
vehicle or trailer that is too big to  
be detected by the camera recog-  
nition system. (for example a trac-  
tor, trailer, etc.)  
In these cases, you must main-  
tain a safe braking distance,  
and if necessary, depress the  
brake pedal to reduce the driv-  
ing speed in order to maintain a  
safe distance.  
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• The camera's field of view is not well • The vehicle is driven near areas • The vehicle in front is moving verti-  
illuminated (either too dark or too  
much reflection or too much back-  
light that obscures the field of view)  
• The vehicle in front does not have  
their rear lights properly turned ON  
or their rear lights are located  
unusually.  
• The outside brightness changes  
suddenly, for example when enter-  
ing or exiting a tunnel  
• When light coming from a street  
light or an oncoming vehicle is  
reflected on a wet road surface  
such as a puddle in the road  
• The field of view in front is  
obstructed by sun glare or head-  
light of oncoming vehicle.  
• The windshield glass is fogged up  
• The vehicle in front is driving errat-  
ically  
containing metal substances as a  
construction zone, railroad, etc.  
• The vehicle is drives inside a build-  
ing, such as a basement parking lot  
• The camera does not recognize  
the entire vehicle in front.  
• The camera is damaged.  
• The brightness outside is too low  
such as when the headlamps are  
not on at night or the vehicle is  
going through a tunnel.  
• Adverse road conditions cause  
excessive vehicle vibrations while  
driving  
• The sensor recognition changes  
suddenly when passing over a  
speed bump  
• The shadow is on the road by a  
median strip, trees, etc.  
cally to the driving direction  
• The vehicle in front is stopped ver-  
tically  
• The vehicle in front is driving  
towards your vehicle or reversing  
• You are on a roundabout and the  
vehicle in front circles  
• The vehicle drives through a toll-  
gate.  
• The rear part of the vehicle in front  
is not fully visible.  
• The vehicle is on unpaved or  
uneven rough surfaces, or roads  
with sudden gradient changes  
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When driving on a curve, the driver  
must maintain a safe braking dis-  
tance, and if necessary, depress the  
brake pedal to reduce your driving  
speed in order to maintain a safe dis-  
tance.  
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- Driving on a curve  
The FCA system may recognize a  
vehicle in the next lane when driving  
on a curved road.  
In this case, the system may alarm  
the driver and apply the brake. Always  
pay attention to road and driving con-  
ditions while driving. If necessary,  
depress the brake pedal to reduce  
your driving speed in order to main-  
tain a safe distance.  
The performance of the FCA system  
may be limited when driving on a  
curved road.  
On curved roads, the other vehicle in  
the same lane may not be recog-  
nized. The FCA system may produce  
the warning message and the warn-  
ing alarm, or apply the braking con-  
trols, prematurely, or it may not pro-  
duce the warning message or the  
warning alarm, or apply the braking  
controls, at all.  
Also, when necessary depress the  
accelerator pedal to prevent the sys-  
tem from unnecessarily decelerating  
your vehicle.  
Always check the traffic conditions  
around the vehicle.  
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Always keep your eyes forward while  
driving upward or downward on a  
slope, and, if necessary, depress the  
brake pedal to reduce your driving  
speed in order to maintain a safe dis-  
tance.  
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OUM054043L  
- Driving on a slope  
- Changing lanes  
The FCA performance may be limit-  
ed while driving upward or downward  
on a slope and may not recognize  
the vehicle in front in the same lane.  
It may produce the warning message  
and the warning alarm prematurely  
or it may not produce the warning  
message and the warning alarm pre-  
maturely at all.  
When a vehicle changes lanes in  
front of you, the FCA system may not  
immediately detect the vehicle, espe-  
cially if the vehicle changes lanes  
abruptly. In this case, you must main-  
tain a safe braking distance, and if  
necessary, depress the brake pedal  
to reduce your driving speed in order  
to maintain a safe distance.  
When the FCA suddenly recognizes  
the vehicle in front while passing  
over a slope, you may experience  
sharp deceleration.  
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Detecting pedestrians  
The sensor may be limited when:  
• The pedestrian is not fully detected  
by the camera recognition system,  
for example, if the pedestrian is  
leaning over or is not fully walking  
upright  
• The pedestrian is moving very  
quickly or appears abruptly in the  
camera detection area  
• The pedestrian is wearing clothing  
that easily blends into the back-  
ground, making it difficult to be  
detected by the camera recogni-  
tion system  
• The outside lighting is too bright  
(e.g. when driving in bright sunlight  
or in sun glare) or too dark (e.g.  
when driving on a dark rural road  
at night)  
• It is difficult to detect and distin-  
guish the pedestrian from other  
objects in the surroundings, for  
example, when there is a group of  
pedestrians, or a large crowd.  
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When driving in stop-and-go traffic, - Detecting the vehicle in front of you  
and a stopped vehicle in front of you  
If the vehicle in front of you has cargo  
merges out of the lane, the FCA sys-  
that extends rearward from the cab,  
tem may not immediately detect the  
or when the vehicle in front of you  
new vehicle that is now in front of  
has higher ground clearance, addi-  
you. In this case, you must maintain  
tional special attention is required.  
a safe braking distance, and if nec-  
The FCA system may not be able to  
essary, depress the brake pedal to  
detect the cargo extending from the  
reduce your driving speed in order to  
vehicle. In these instances, you must  
maintain a safe distance.  
maintain a safe braking distance  
from the rearmost object, and if nec-  
essary, depress the brake pedal to  
reduce your driving speed in order to  
maintain distance.  
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• There is an item similar to a per- • When a construction area, rail or  
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son's body structure  
other metal object is near the  
pedestrian.  
wheeled objects such as lug-  
gage bags, shopping carts, or  
strollers.  
• Never try to test the operation  
of the FCA system. Doing so  
may cause severe injury or  
death.  
• When front bumper or wind-  
shield glass is replaced or  
repaired, have the vehicle  
inspected by an authorized  
Kia dealer.  
• The pedestrian is small  
• The pedestrian has impaired  
mobility  
• The sensor recognition is limited  
• The radar sensor or camera is cov-  
ered with a foreign object or debris  
• Inclement weather such as heavy  
rain or snow obscures the field of  
view of the radar sensor or camera  
• When light coming from a street  
light or an oncoming vehicle is  
reflected on a wet road surface  
such as a puddle in the road  
• The field of view in front is  
obstructed by sun glare  
WARNING  
• Do not use the Forward  
Collision -Avoidance Assist  
(FCA) system when towing a  
vehicle. Application of the  
FCA system while towing may  
adversely affect the safety of  
your vehicle or the towing  
vehicle.  
• Use extreme caution when the  
vehicle in front of you has  
cargo that extends rearward  
from the cab, or when the  
vehicle in front of you has  
higher ground clearance.  
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NOTICE  
In some instances, the FCA system  
may be cancelled when subjected to  
electromagnetic interference.  
• The windshield glass is fogged up.  
• Adverse road conditions cause  
excessive vehicle vibrations while  
driving  
• When the pedestrian suddenly  
appears in front of the vehicle  
• The FCA system is designed  
to detect and monitor the  
vehicle ahead in the roadway  
through radar signals and  
camera recognition. It is not  
designed to detect bicycles,  
motorcycles, or smaller  
• When there is any other electro-  
magnetic interference  
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Downhill Brake Control (DBC)  
✽
NOTICE  
WARNING  
• The DBC defaults to the OFF posi-  
tion whenever the ignition switch  
is placed in the ON position.  
• Noise or vibration may occur from  
the brakes when the DBC is acti-  
vated.  
Always turn off the DBC on nor-  
mal roads. The DBC might acti-  
vate inadvertently from the  
standby mode when driving  
through speed bumps or mak-  
ing sharp curves increasing the  
risk of a crash.  
• The rear stop light comes on when  
DBC is activated.  
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WARNING  
The DBC is a supplemental sys-  
tem only and is not a substitute  
for safe driving practices. A  
driver should not solely rely on  
this system when descending  
from a hill and should always be  
ready to apply the brakes  
depending on road and traffic  
conditions.  
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The Downhill Brake Control (DBC)  
allows the vehicle to descend from a  
steep hill without depressing the  
brake pedal. It slows down the vehi-  
cle under 8 km/h (5 mph) and allows  
the driver concentrate on steering  
the vehicle.  
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DBC operation  
✽
NOTICE  
If the DBC red indicator light illu-  
minates, the system may have over-  
heated or have malfunctioned.  
When the warning light illuminates  
even though the DBC system has  
cooled off, we recommend that the  
vehicle be checked by an authorized  
Kia dealer as soon as possible.  
Mode  
Indicator light  
Description  
Press the DBC button when vehicle speed is under 40  
km/h (25 mph). The DBC system will turn ON and enter  
the standby mode.  
Standby  
The system does not turn ON if vehicle speed is over 40  
km/h (25 mph).  
illuminated  
blinks  
In the standby mode, if vehicle speed is under 35 km/h  
(22 mph) while driving down a steep hill, the DBC will  
activate automatically.  
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NOTICE  
Activated  
• The DBC may not deactivate on  
steep inclines even though the  
brake or accelerator pedal is  
depressed.  
In the activated mode, the DBC will temporarily deacti-  
vate under the following conditions:  
• The hill is not steep enough.  
The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is depressed.  
If the above conditions are gone, the DBC will automat-  
ically activate again.  
• The DBC does not operate when:  
- The shift lever is in P (Park).  
- The ESC is activated.  
Temporarily  
deactivated  
•
illuminated  
The DBC will turn OFF under the following conditions:  
• The DBC button is pressed again.  
OFF  
not  
illuminated  
• Vehicle speed is over 60 km/h (38 mph).  
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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 we recommend that you  
call an authorized Kia dealer for  
assistance.  
Good braking practices  
Wet brakes can be dangerous! The  
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is  
driven through standing water or if it  
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop  
as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet  
brakes may cause the vehicle to pull  
to one side.  
DO NOT drive with your foot resting  
on the brake pedal. Even light, but  
constant pedal pressure can result in  
the brakes overheating, brake wear,  
and possibly even brake failure.  
If a tire goes flat while you are driv-  
ing, 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 location.  
WARNING  
Whenever leaving the vehicle or  
parking, always come to a com-  
plete stop and continue to  
depress the brake pedal. Move  
the shift lever into the P (Park)  
position, then apply the parking  
brake, and place the Engine  
Start/Stop button in the OFF  
position.  
Vehicles with the parking brake  
not fully engaged are at risk for  
moving inadvertently and caus-  
ing injury to yourself or others.  
Keep your foot firmly on the brake  
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to  
prevent the vehicle from rolling for-  
ward.  
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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM  
If the cruise control is left on,  
(CRUISE indicator light in the instru-  
ment cluster illuminated) the cruise  
control can be switched on acciden-  
tally. Keep the cruise control system  
off (CRUISE indicator light OFF)  
when the cruise control is not in use,  
to avoid inadvertently setting a speed.  
✽
NOTICE  
• During normal cruise control oper-  
ation, when the SET switch is acti-  
vated or reactivated after applying  
the brakes, the cruise control will  
energize after approximately 3 sec-  
onds. This delay is normal.  
• To activate cruise control, depress  
the brake pedal at least once after  
turning the ignition switch to the  
ON position or starting the engine.  
Use the cruise control system only  
when traveling on open highways in  
good weather.  
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1. Cruise indicator  
2. Speed set indicator  
The cruise control system allows you  
to program the vehicle to maintain a  
constant speed without depressing  
the accelerator pedal.  
This system is designed to function  
above approximately 30 km/h (20  
mph).  
Do not use the cruise control when  
driving in heavy or varying traffic, or  
on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-cov-  
ered) or winding roads or over 6%  
up-hill or down-hill roads.  
WARNING - Misuse of  
Cruise Control  
Do not use cruise control if the  
traffic situation does not allow  
you to drive safely at a constant  
speed and with sufficient dis-  
tance to the vehicle in front.  
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To set cruise control speed:  
To increase cruise control set  
speed:  
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3. Move the lever down (to SET-),  
and release it at the desired  
speed. The SET indicator light in  
the instrument cluster will illumi-  
nate. Release the accelerator at  
the same time. The desired speed  
will automatically be maintained.  
On a steep grade, the vehicle may  
slow down or speed up slightly while  
going uphill or downhill.  
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1. Press the CRUISE button on the  
steering wheel to turn the system  
on. The CRUISE indicator light in  
the instrument cluster will illumi-  
nate.  
2. Accelerate to the desired speed,  
which must be more than 30 km/h  
(20 mph).  
Follow either of these procedures:  
• Move the lever up (to RES+) and  
hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.  
Release the lever at the speed you  
want.  
• Move the lever up (to RES+) and  
release it immediately. The cruising  
speed will increase by 2 km/h (1.0  
mph) each time the lever is operat-  
ed in this manner.  
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Driving your vehicle  
To decrease the cruising  
speed:  
To temporarily accelerate with  
the cruise control on:  
To cancel cruise control, do  
one of the following:  
If you want to speed up temporarily  
when the cruise control is on,  
depress the accelerator pedal.  
Increased speed will not interfere  
with the cruise control operation or  
change the set speed.  
To return to the set speed, take your  
foot off the accelerator.  
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OQLE058146  
Follow either of these procedures:  
• Depress the brake pedal.  
• Move the lever down (to SET-) and  
hold it. Your vehicle will gradually  
slow down. Release the lever at the  
speed you want to maintain.  
• Move the lever down (to SET-) and  
release it immediately. The cruising  
speed will decrease by 2 km/h (1.0  
mph) each time the lever is operat-  
ed in this manner.  
• Shift into N (Neutral) with an  
Automatic Transmission.  
• Press the CANCEL switch.  
• Decrease the vehicle speed lower  
than the memory speed by 20  
km/h (12 mph).  
• Decrease the vehicle speed to less  
than approximately 25 km/h (15  
mph).  
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Each of these actions will cancel  
cruise control operation (the SET  
indicator light in the instrument clus-  
ter will go off), but it will not turn the  
system off. If you wish to resume  
cruise control operation, move the  
lever up (to RES+). You will return to  
your previously preset speed.  
To resume cruising speed at  
more than approximately 30  
km/h (20 mph):  
To turn cruise control off, do  
one of the following:  
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OQL058231L  
• Press the CRUISE button (the  
CRUISE indicator light in the  
instrument cluster will go off).  
If any method other than the  
CRUISE ON-OFF switch was used  
to cancel cruising speed and the sys-  
tem is still activated, the most recent  
set speed will automatically resume  
when you move the lever up. It will  
not resume, however, if the vehicle  
speed has dropped below approxi-  
mately 30 km/h (20 mph).  
• Turn the ignition off.  
Both of these actions will cancel the  
cruise control operation. If you want  
to resume the cruise control opera-  
tion, repeat the steps provided in “To  
set cruise control speed” on the pre-  
vious page.  
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NOTICE  
Always check the road conditions  
before you move the lever up (to  
RES+) to resume the speed.  
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Driving your vehicle  
SMART CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP & GO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
WARNING  
For your safety, please read the  
owner's manual before using the  
smart cruise control system.  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions :  
• Always set the vehicle speed  
under the speed limit in your  
country  
• If the smart cruise control is  
left on, (cruise indicator in the  
instrument cluster illuminat-  
ed) the smart cruise control  
can be activated unintention-  
ally. Keep the smart cruise  
control system off (cruise  
indicator off) when the smart  
cruise control is not being  
used.  
• Use the smart cruise control  
system only when traveling  
on open highways in good  
weather.  
WARNING  
The smart cruise control system  
is a supplemental system and is  
not a substitute for safe driving  
practices. It is the responsibility  
of the driver to always check the  
speed and distance to the vehi-  
cle ahead.  
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1 Cruise indicator (  
2 Set speed  
CRUISE)  
3 Vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
To see the SCC screen on the LCD  
display on the cluster, select Assist  
mode (  
).  
For more information, refer to “LCD  
Display Modes” in chapter 4.  
• Do not use the smart cruise  
control when it may not be  
safe to keep the car at a con-  
stant speed. For instance:  
The Smart Cruise Control System  
allows you to program the vehicle to  
maintain a constant speed and a  
predetermined distance to the vehi-  
cle ahead without having to depress  
the accelerator or brake pedal.  
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- Highway interchange and  
tollgate  
- Road surrounded by multi-  
ple steel constructions (sub-  
way construction, steel tun-  
nel, etc)  
- When the vehicle sensing  
ability decreases due to  
vehicle modification result-  
ing in a level difference  
between the vehicle's front  
and rear  
• The smart cruise control sys-  
tem is not a substitute for safe  
driving. It is the responsibility  
of the driver to always check  
the speed and distance of the  
vehicle ahead.  
- When driving in heavy traffic  
or when traffic conditions  
make it difficult to drive at a  
constant speed  
- Limited visibility (rain, snow,  
smog, etc.)  
• Pay particular attention to the  
driving conditions whenever  
using the smart cruise control  
system.  
• Be careful when driving  
downhill using the SCC.  
• Unexpected situations may  
lead to possible accidents.  
Pay attention to road and driv-  
ing conditions even when the  
smart cruise control system is  
being operated.  
- Parking lot  
- Lanes beside guard rail on a  
road  
- Slippery road with rain, ice,  
or snow  
- Abrupt curved road  
- Steep hills  
- Windy roads  
- Off roads  
- Roads under construction  
- Rumble strip  
- When driving near crash  
barriers  
• Cruise function should not be  
used when the vehicle is  
being towed to prevent any  
damage.  
- When driving on a sharp  
curve  
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Smart cruise control switch  
Smart Cruise Control speed  
CANCEL : Cancels cruise control  
operation.  
To set Smart Cruise Control  
Speed :  
CRUISE : Turns cruise control sys-  
tem on or off.  
RES + : Resumes or increases  
cruise control speed.  
SET - : Sets or decreases cruise  
control speed.  
: Sets vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
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3. Move the lever down (to SET-),  
and release it at the desired  
speed. The set speed and vehicle  
to vehicle distance on the LCD  
screen will illuminate.  
4. Release the accelerator pedal.  
The desired speed will automati-  
cally be maintained.  
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1. Press the CRUISE button, to turn  
the system on. The CRUISE indi-  
cator in the instrument cluster will  
illuminate.  
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.  
The smart cruise control speed  
can be set as follows:  
• 30 km/h (20 mph) ~ 177 km/h  
(110 mph) : when there is no  
vehicle in front  
• 0 km/h (0 mph) ~ 110 mph 177  
km/h (110 mph) : when there is a  
vehicle in front  
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If there is a vehicle in front of you, the To increase cruise control set  
CAUTION  
speed may decrease to maintain the  
distance to the vehicle ahead.  
speed:  
Check the driving condition  
before using the toggle switch.  
Driving speed sharply increas-  
es, when you push up and hold  
the toggle switch.  
On a steep grade, the vehicle may  
slow down or speed up slightly while  
going uphill or downhill.  
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NOTICE  
Vehicle speed may decrease on an  
upward slope and increase on a  
ownward slope.  
The speed will be set to 30 km/h (20  
mph) when there is a vehicle ahead  
and your vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0  
mph) ~ 30 km/h (20 mph).  
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Follow either of these procedures:  
• Move the lever up (to RES+), and  
hold it. Your vehicle set speed will  
increase by 10 km/h (5 mph).  
Release the lever at the speed you  
want.  
• Move the lever up (to RES+), and  
release it immediately.The cruising  
speed will increase by 1.0 km/h  
(1.0 mph) each time you move the  
lever up (to RES+) in this manner.  
• You can set the speed up to 177  
km/h (110 mph).  
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To decrease the cruise control  
set speed:  
To temporarily accelerate with the Smart cruise control will be tem-  
cruise control on:  
porarily canceled when:  
If you want to speed up temporarily  
when the cruise control is on,  
depress the accelerator pedal.  
Increased speed will not interfere  
with cruise control operation or  
change the set speed.  
To return to the set speed, take your  
foot off the accelerator.  
If you move the lever down (to SET-)  
at increased speed, the cruising  
speed will be set again.  
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Cancelled manually  
• Depressing the brake pedal.  
• Pressing the button located on the  
steering wheel.  
• Depress the brake pedal and press  
the button at the same time when  
the vehicle is at a standstill.  
Follow either of these procedures:  
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NOTICE  
• Move the lever down (to SET-), and  
hold it. Your vehicle set speed will  
decrease by 10 km/h (5 mph).  
Release the lever at the speed you  
want.  
• Move the lever down (to SET-), and  
release it immediately. The cruising  
speed will decrease by 1.0 km/h  
(1.0 mph) each time you move the  
lever down (to SET-) in this manner.  
Be careful when accelerating tem-  
porarily, because the speed is not con-  
trolled automatically at this time even  
if there is a vehicle in front of you.  
The Smart Cruise Control turns off  
temporarily when the Set Speed and  
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance indicator  
on the LCD display turns off. The  
CRUISE indicator is illuminated con-  
tinuously.  
• You can set the speed down to 30  
km/h (20 mph).  
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Cancelled automatically  
• The driver's door is opened.  
• The shift lever is shifted to N  
(Neutral), R (Reverse) or P (Paking).  
• The EPB (electronic parking brake)  
is applied.  
• The vehicle speed is over 190  
km/h (120 mph).  
• The ESC, ABS or TCS is operating.  
• The ESC is turned off.  
• The sensor or the cover is dirty or  
covered with foreign matter.  
• The vehicle is stopped for a certain  
period of time.  
• When the braking control is operat- Each of these actions will cancel the  
ed for Forward Collision-Avoidance smart cruise control operation. (the  
Assist(FCA).  
set speed and vehicle to vehicle dis-  
tance on the LCD display will go off.)  
If the smart cruise control is can-  
celled automatically, the smart cruise  
control will not resume even though  
the RES+ or SET-lever is moved.  
• The driver starts driving by pushing  
the toggle switch up (RES+)/down  
(SET-) or depressing the accelera-  
tor pedal, after the vehicle is  
stopped by the Smart Cruise  
Control system with no other vehi-  
cle ahead.  
✽
NOTICE  
• The vehicle stops and goes repeat-  
edly for a long period of time.  
If the smart cruise control is can-  
celled, take your vehicle to an  
authorized Kia dealer and have the  
system checked.  
• The engine performance is abnor-  
mal.  
• The driver starts driving by pushing  
the toggle switch up (RES+)/down  
(SET-) or depressing the accelera-  
tor pedal, after stopping the vehicle  
with a vehicle stopped far away in  
front.  
• The accelerator pedal is continu-  
ously depressed for long time.  
• When engine is stopped by ISG  
(Idle Stop and Go) mode.  
• The engine speed is in dangerous  
range.  
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To resume cruise control set  
speed:  
Smart Cruise Control can-  
celled  
✽
NOTICE  
Always check the road conditions  
when you push the lever up (RES +)  
to resume speed.  
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If the system is automatically can-  
celled, the warning chime will sound  
and a message will appear for a few  
seconds.  
You must adjust the vehicle speed by  
depressing the accelerator or brake  
pedal according to the road and driv-  
ing conditions ahead.  
Reset  
If any method other than the “RES+”  
or “SET-“ lever was used to cancel  
cruising speed and the system is still  
activated, the cruising speed will  
automatically resume when you  
push the lever up (RES+) or down  
(SET-).  
Always check the road conditions.  
Do not rely on the warning chime.  
If you push the lever up (RES+), the  
speed will resume to the recently set  
speed. However, if vehicle speed  
drops below 30 km/h (20 mph), it will  
resume when there is a vehicle in  
front of your vehicle.  
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Driving your vehicle  
To turn cruise control off:  
For example, if you drive at 90 km/h  
(56 mph), the distance maintain as  
follows;  
Vehicle to vehicle distance  
setting  
To set vehicle to vehicle distance:  
Distance 4 - approximately 52.5 m  
(172 ft)  
Distance 3 - approximately 40 m  
(131 ft)  
Distance 2 - approximately 32.5 m  
(107 ft)  
Distance 1 - approximately 25 m  
(82 ft)  
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When the Smart Cruise Control  
System is not needed, press the  
[CRUISE] switch and deactivate the  
system.  
✽
NOTICE  
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The distance is set to the last set dis-  
tance when the system is used for the  
first time after starting the engine.  
When the Smart Cruise Control  
System is ON, you can set and main-  
tain the distance to the vehicle ahead  
without pressing the accelerator or  
brake pedal.  
Each time the button is pressed, the  
vehicle to vehicle distance changes  
as follows:  
Distance 4  
Distance 3  
Distance 2  
Distance 1  
5 95  
Driving your vehicle  
When the lane ahead is clear :  
WARNING  
- Following Distance  
• To avoid collisions, always be  
aware of the selected speed  
and vehicle to vehicle dis-  
tance settings when activat-  
ing your smart cruise control  
system.  
• Always maintain sufficient  
braking distance and deceler-  
ate your vehicle by applying  
the brakes if necessary.  
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The vehicle speed will maintain the  
set speed.  
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Driving your vehicle  
• The vehicle will maintain the set  
speed, when the lane ahead is  
clear.  
When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane :  
• The vehicle will slow down or  
speed up to maintain the selected  
distance, when there is a vehicle  
ahead of you in the lane. (A vehicle  
will appear in front of your vehicle  
in the LCD display only when there  
is an actual vehicle in front of you)  
• If the vehicle ahead speeds up,  
your vehicle will travel at a steady  
cruising speed after accelerating to  
the selected speed.  
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Driving your vehicle  
(Continued)  
CAUTION  
• If the warning message  
appears and warning chime  
sounds, depress the brake  
pedal to actively adjust the  
vehicle speed, and the dis-  
tance to the vehicle ahead.  
• Even if the warning message  
does not appear and warning  
chime is does not sound,  
always pay attention to the  
driving conditions to prevent  
dangerous situations from  
occurring.  
• Playing the vehicle audio sys-  
tem at high volume may cause  
the vehicle occupants not to  
hear the system warning  
sounds.  
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If the vehicle ahead (vehicle  
speed: less than 30 km/h (20  
mph) moves to the next lane, the  
warning chime will sound and a  
message will appear. Adjust  
your vehicle speed for vehicles  
or objects that can suddenly  
appear in front of you by  
depressing the brake pedal  
according to the road condition  
ahead and driving condition.  
WARNING  
When using the Smart Cruise  
Control System:  
• The warning message appears  
and warning chime sounds, if  
the vehicle is unable to main-  
tain the selected distance  
from the vehicle ahead.  
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5 98  
Driving your vehicle  
In traffic situation  
• If you push the smart cruise control Sensor to detect distance to the  
toggle switch (RES+ or SET-) while  
Auto Hold and smart cruise control  
is operating, the Auto Hold will be  
released regardless of accelerator  
pedal operation and the vehicle will  
start to move. The AUTO HOLD  
indicator changes from green to  
white. (if equipped with EPB  
(Electronic Parking Brake))  
vehicle ahead  
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Use switch or pedal to accelerate  
The sensor detects the distance to  
the vehicle ahead.  
If the sensor is covered with dirt or  
other foreign matter, the vehicle to  
vehicle distance control may not  
operate correctly.  
• In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the  
vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if  
the vehicle ahead of you starts  
moving, your vehicle will start as  
well. However, if the vehicle stops  
you must depress the accelerator  
pedal or push up the toggle switch  
(RES+) to start driving.  
Always keep the area in front of the  
sensor clean.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Warning message  
The Smart Cruise Control system  
may not properly activate if the radar  
is totally contaminated, or if any sub-  
stance is not detected after turning  
ON the engine (e.g. in an open ter-  
rain).  
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• Be careful not to apply unnec-  
essary force on the radar sen-  
sor or sensor cover. If the sen-  
sor is forcibly moved out of  
proper alignment, the Smart  
Cruise Control System may  
not operate correctly. In this  
case, a warning message may  
not be displayed.  
Have the vehicle inspected by  
an authorized Kia dealer.  
• Use only a genuine Kia sensor  
cover for your vehicle. Do not  
paint anything on the sensor  
cover.  
CAUTION  
• Do not apply license plate  
frame or foreign objects such  
as a bumper sticker or a  
bumper guard near the radar  
sensor.  
Doing  
so  
may  
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adversely affect the sensing  
performance of the radar.  
Smart Cruise Control disabled. Radar  
blocked  
When the sensor lens cover is cov-  
ered with dirt, snow, or debris, the  
Smart Cruise Control System opera-  
tion may stop temporarily.  
If this occurs, a warning message will  
appear on the LCD display.  
Remove any dirt, snow, or debris and  
clean the radar sensor lens cover  
before operating the Smart Cruise  
Control System.  
• Always keep the sensor and  
bumper clean.  
• Use only a soft cloth to wash  
the vehicle. Do not spray pres-  
surized water directly on the  
sensor or sensor cover.  
• If the front bumper becomes  
damaged in the area around  
the radar sensor, the Smart  
Cruise Control System may  
not operate properly.  
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5 100  
Driving your vehicle  
To adjust the sensitivity of  
smart cruise control  
✽
NOTICE  
For the SCC operation is temporar-  
ily stopped if the radar is blocked,  
but you wish to use cruise control  
mode (speed control function), you  
must convert to the cruise control  
mode (refer to “To convert to Cruise  
Control mode” in following page.  
The sensitivity of vehicle speed  
when following the front vehicle to  
maintain the set distance can be  
adjusted. Go to User Settings (Driver  
Assistance) and select (SCC  
Reaction). You may select one of the  
three stages you prefer.  
• Slow:  
Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead  
to maintain the set distance is  
slower than normal speed.  
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SCC (smart cruise control) malfunc-  
tion message  
The message will appear when the  
vehicle to vehicle distance control  
system is not functioning normally.  
In this case, take your vehicle to an  
authorized Kia dealer and have the  
system checked.  
• Normal:  
Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead  
to maintain the set distance is nor-  
mal  
• Fast:  
Vehicle speed to the vehicle ahead  
to maintain the set distance is  
faster than normal speed.  
✽
NOTICE  
The last selected mode remains in  
the system.  
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Driving your vehicle  
1. Turn the smart cruise control sys-  
tem on (the cruise indicator light  
will be on but the system will not  
be activated).  
2. Push the distance to distance  
switch for more than 2 seconds.  
To convert to cruise control  
mode:  
Limitations of the system  
The smart cruise control system may  
have limits to its ability to detect dis-  
tance to the vehicle ahead due to  
road and traffic conditions.  
3. Choose between "Smart Cruise  
Control" and "Cruise Control".  
When the system is canceled using  
the CRUISE button or the CRUISE  
button is used after the engine is  
turned on, the Smart Cruise Control  
mode will turn on.  
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WARNING  
When using the cruise control  
mode, you must manually  
assess the distance to other  
vehicles as the system will not  
automatically brake to slow  
down for other vehicles.  
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The driver may choose to only use  
the cruise control mode (speed con-  
trol function) by doing as follows:  
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Driving your vehicle  
On curves  
On inclines  
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• Your vehicle speed can be reduced  
due to a vehicle in the adjacent  
lane. Adjust your speed by depress-  
ing the brake pedal or applying the  
accelerator pedal according to road  
and driving conditions ahead.  
Check to be sure that the road con-  
ditions permit safe operation of the  
smart cruise control.  
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• The Smart Cruise Control system  
may not immediately detect a mov-  
ing vehicle in your lane, and then  
your vehicle could accelerate to  
the set speed. Also, the vehicle  
speed will rapidly decrease when  
the vehicle ahead is recognized  
suddenly.  
• Select the appropriate set speed  
on curves and adjust your vehicle  
speed by depressing the accelera-  
tor or brake pedal according to the  
road and driving conditions ahead.  
• During uphill or downhill driving,  
the smart cruise control system  
may not immediately detect a mov-  
ing vehicle in your lane, and may  
cause your vehicle to accelerate to  
the set speed. Also, the vehicle  
speed will rapidly down when the  
vehicle ahead is recognized sud-  
denly.  
• Select the appropriate set speed  
on inclines and adjust your vehicle  
speed by depressing the accelera-  
tor or brake pedal according to the  
road condition ahead and driving  
condition.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Lane changing  
• If a vehicle which moves into your Vehicle recognition  
lane is faster than your vehicle,  
your vehicle will accelerate to the  
selected speed.  
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• A vehicle which moves into your  
lane from an adjacent lane cannot  
be recognized by the sensor until it  
is in the sensor's detection range.  
• The sensor may not detect imme-  
diately when a vehicle cuts in sud-  
denly. Always pay attention to the  
traffic, road and driving conditions.  
• If a vehicle which moves into your  
lane is slower than your vehicle,  
your speed may decrease to main-  
tain the distance to the vehicle  
ahead.  
Some vehicles ahead in your lane  
cannot be recognized by the sensor  
as follows:  
- Narrow vehicles such as motorcy-  
cles or bicycles  
- Vehicles offset to one side  
- Slow-moving vehicles or sudden-  
decelerating vehicles  
- Stopped vehicles  
- Vehicles with small rear profiles  
such as trailers with no loads  
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Driving your vehicle  
A vehicle ahead cannot be recog-  
nized correctly by the sensor if any of  
following occurs:  
- When the vehicle is pointing  
upwards due to overloading in the  
trunk(tailgate)  
- While making turns by steering  
- When driving to one side of the lane  
- When driving on narrow lanes or on  
curves  
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Adjust your vehicle speed by  
depressing the brake pedal accord-  
ing to the road and driving conditions  
ahead.  
• Your vehicle may accelerate when • When vehicles are at a standstill  
a vehicle ahead of you disappears.  
• When you are warned that the  
vehicle ahead of you is not detect-  
ed, drive with caution.  
and the vehicle in front of you  
changes to the next lane, be care-  
ful when your vehicle starts to  
move because it may not immedi-  
ately recognize the stopped vehicle  
in front of you.  
In this case, you must maintain a  
safe braking distance, and if neces-  
sary, depress the brake pedal to  
reduce your driving speed in order to  
maintain a safe distance.  
5 105  
Driving your vehicle  
WARNING  
When using the Smart Cruise  
Control take the following pre-  
cautions:  
• If an emergency stop is nec-  
essary, you must apply the  
brakes. The Smart Cruise  
Control system may not be  
able to completely stop the  
vehicle or avoid a collision in  
every situation.  
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• Always look out for pedestrians • Always  
be  
cautious  
when  
• Keep a safe distance accord-  
ing to road conditions and  
vehicle speed. If the vehicle to  
vehicle distance is too close  
during a high-speed driving, a  
serious collision may result.  
when your vehicle is maintaining a  
distance with the vehicle ahead.  
approaching vehicles that are taller  
with higher clearance, or vehicles  
carrying loads that stick out of the  
back of the vehicle.  
• Always maintain sufficient  
braking distance and deceler-  
ate your vehicle by applying  
the brakes if necessary.  
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Driving your vehicle  
✽
NOTICE  
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The Smart Cruise Control System  
may not operate temporarily due to:  
- Electrical interference  
- Modified suspension  
• The Smart Cruise Control sys-  
• Always be aware of the select-  
ed speed and distance to the  
vehicle ahead.  
• The Smart Cruise Control  
System may not recognize  
complex driving situations,  
always pay attention to driv-  
ing conditions and control  
your vehicle speed.  
• After an engine start, please  
stop for several seconds. If  
system initialization is not  
completed, the SCC does not  
normally operate.  
• After starting the engine, if  
objects are not detected or  
the sensor cover is covered  
with foreign substances, the  
SCC system may not work.  
tem cannot recognize  
a
stopped vehicle, pedestrians  
or an oncoming vehicle.  
Always look ahead cautiously  
to prevent unexpected and  
sudden situations from occur-  
ring.  
• When other vehicles are  
changing lanes in front of you  
frequently, the Smart Cruise  
Control system may not oper-  
ate appropriately.  
Always drive cautiously to  
prevent unexpected and sud-  
den situations from occurring.  
• The smart cruise control sys-  
tem is not a substitute for  
safe driving practices but a  
convenience function only. It  
is the responsibility of the  
driver to always check to the  
vehicle ahead.  
- Differences in tire abrasion or tire  
pressure  
- Installation of different type of  
tires  
WARNING  
For safe operation, carefully  
read and follow the instructions  
in this manual before use.  
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Driving your vehicle  
This device complies with  
Industry Canada licence-exempt  
RSS standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause inter-  
ference, and  
(2) This device must accept any  
interference, including interfer-  
ence that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
(3) Changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could  
void the user's authority to oper-  
ate the device.  
5 108  
Driving your vehicle  
DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM  
The mode changes whenever the ECO mode (Active ECO)  
DRIVE mode  
DRIVE MODE button is pressed.  
Active ECO helps improve  
fuel efficiency by control-  
ling certain engine and  
■ Type A  
ECO  
COMFORT(NORMAL)  
transmission  
operating  
system  
parameters.  
SPORT  
ECO  
Fuel efficiency depends  
on the driver's driving  
habits and road condition.  
❈ When normal mode is selected, it  
is not displayed on the cluster.  
• When the DRIVE MODE button is  
pressed and the ECO mode is  
selected, the ECO indicator  
(green) will illuminate to show that  
the Active ECO is operating.  
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■ Type B  
• When the Active ECO is activated,  
it does not turn off even though the  
engine is restarted again. To turn  
off the system, press the DRIVE  
MODE button again.  
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The drive mode may be selected  
according to the driver’s preference  
or road condition.  
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Driving your vehicle  
When Active ECO is activated:  
• The acceleration may slightly be  
reduced even though you depress If the following conditions occur while  
the accelerator fully.  
• The air conditioner performance  
may be limited  
• The shift pattern of the automatic  
transmission may change.  
Limitation of Active ECO opera- SPORT mode  
tion:  
SPORT mode focuses on  
dynamic driving by auto-  
matically adjusting the  
steering wheel, engine  
and transmission system.  
SPORT  
Active ECO is operating, the system  
operation is limited even though  
there is no change in the ECO indi-  
cator.  
• When the DRIVE MODE button is  
pressed and the SPORT mode is  
selected, the SPORT indicator  
(yellow) will illuminate.  
• When the coolant temperature is  
low:  
The system will be limited until  
• The engine noise may get louder.  
engine performance becomes nor- • When the SPORT mode is activat-  
The above situations are normal  
conditions when the Active Eco  
System is activated to improve fuel  
efficiency.  
mal.  
ed, and the engine start/stop but-  
ton is turned off and on it will  
change to NORMAL mode. To turn  
on the SPORT mode press DRIVE  
MODE button again.  
• When driving up a hill:  
The system will be limited to gain  
power when driving uphill because  
the engine torque is restricted.  
• When using manual mode:  
The system will be limited accord-  
ing to the shift location.  
• When the accelerator pedal is  
deeply depressed for a few sec-  
onds:  
• If the system is activated:  
- It maintains the gear and RPM for  
some time even though the accel-  
erator pedal is not depressed.  
- Up-shifting is delayed.  
✽
NOTICE  
The system will be limited, judging  
that the driver wants to speed up.  
In Sport drive mode, the fuel effi-  
ciency may decrease.  
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Driving your vehicle  
LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
When the system detects the vehicle  
straying from its lane, it alerts the  
driver with a visual and audible warn-  
ing, while applying a slight counter-  
steering torque, trying to prevent the  
vehicle from moving out of its lane.  
WARNING  
• Driver is responsible for being  
aware of surroundings and  
steering the vehicle for safe  
driving practices.  
• Do not turn the steering wheel  
suddenly when the steering  
wheel is being assisted by the  
system.  
WARNING  
The Lane Keeping Assist System  
is a supplemental system and is  
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not a substitute for safe driving  
practices. It is the responsibility  
of the driver to always pay atten-  
tion and drive safely.  
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The Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) sys-  
tem is designed to detect the lane  
markers on the road with a front view  
camera at the front windshield, and  
assists the driver’s steering to help  
keep the vehicle in the lanes.  
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Driving your vehicle  
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WARNING  
• The system is designed to  
detect lane markers using a  
front view camera. If the lane  
markers are hard to detect,  
then the system may be limit-  
ed. Always be cautious when  
using the system.  
• When the lane markers are  
hard to detect, please refer to  
“Driver’s Attention”.  
• If you drive with your hands  
off the steering wheel, the  
LKA will stop controlling the  
steering wheel after the hands  
off alarm. If you drive with  
your hands on the steering  
wheel again, the control will  
be activated again.  
• If the vehicle speed is high,  
steering torque for assistance  
will not be enough to keep  
your vehicle within the lane. If  
so, the vehicle may move out  
of its lane. Obey speed limit  
when using LKA.  
• If you attach objects to the  
steering wheel, the system  
may not assist steering.  
• If you attach objects to the  
steering wheel, hands off  
alarm may not work properly.  
• The operation of the LKA can  
be canceled or not work prop-  
erly according to road condi-  
tion  
and  
surroundings.  
Always be cautious when  
driving.  
• Do not disassemble the front  
view camera temporarily for  
tinting windows or attaching  
any types of coatings and  
accessories.  
Do not disassemble the cam-  
era. take your vehicle to an  
authorized Kia dealer and  
have the system checked to  
need a calibration.  
• When you replace the wind-  
shield glass, front view cam-  
era or parts of the steering,  
take your vehicle to an author-  
ized Kia dealer and have the  
system checked to need a cal-  
ibration.  
• Do not remove or damage the  
related parts of LKA.  
• Do not place objects on the  
dashboard that reflects light  
such as mirrors, white paper,  
etc. it may cause malfunction  
of This may prevent the LKA  
system from functioning  
properly.  
• You may not hear warning  
sound of LKA if the audio vol-  
ume is high.  
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Driving your vehicle  
The color of indicator will change LKA activation  
LKA operation  
depend on the condition of LKA.  
• To see the LKA screen on the LCD  
display in the cluster, Tab to the  
- White : Sensor does not detect  
the lane marker or vehicle  
speed is less than 60  
km/h (37mph ).  
ASSIST mode (  
).  
• For further details, refer to [menu  
settings] in chapter 4.  
- Green : Sensor detects the lane  
marker and system is able  
to control the steering.  
• After LKA is activated, if a lane  
maker is detected, vehicle speed is  
over 64 km/h (40 mph) and all the  
activation conditions are satisfied,  
a green indicator will illuminate and  
the system will provide steering  
inputs.  
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To activate/deactivate the LKA:  
With the ignition switch in the ON  
position, press the LKA button locat-  
ed on the instrument panel on the  
lower left hand side of the driver.  
The indicator in the cluster display  
will initially illuminate white.  
If the indicated (white) was activated  
in the previous ignition cycle, the  
system will remain activated.  
If you press the LKA button again,  
the indicator on the cluster display  
will go off.  
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Driving your vehicle  
■ Lane marker  
undetected  
■ Lane marker  
detected  
Warning  
WARNING  
■ Left marker lane  
■ Right marker lane  
The Lane Keeping Assist system  
is a system to help prevent the  
driver from leaving the lane.  
However, the driver should not  
solely rely on the system but  
always check the road condi-  
tions when driving.  
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If the speed of the vehicle is over 60  
km/h (37 mph) and the system  
detects the lane markers, the color  
changes from gray to white  
When the conditions below are met,  
LKA will be enable to assist steering.  
• Vehicle speed is above 64 km/h  
(40 mph).  
• Lane marker (one or both side) is  
detected by LKA.  
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If the vehicle leaves a lane, the lane  
marker you cross will blink on the  
LCD display.  
If the vehicle moves out its lane  
because steering torque for assis-  
tance is not enough, the line indica-  
tor will blink.  
If LKA can assist steering, a green  
steering wheel indicator will illumi-  
nate.  
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Driving your vehicle  
• If all the conditions to activate LKA  
are not satisfied, the system will  
convert to the Lane Departure  
Warning (LDW) system and warn  
the driver only when the driver  
crosses the lane markers. In this  
scenario, the LDW system does  
not provide any steering inputs into  
the vehicle for you. Accordingly,  
you must take the necessary steps  
to maintain control of the vehicle  
and keep it within the lanes.  
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If the driver takes hands off the steer- If the driver still does not have their  
ing wheel for several seconds while hands on the steering wheel after  
the LKA is activated, the system will several seconds, the system will not  
warn the driver.  
control the steering wheel and warn  
the driver only when the driver cross-  
es the lane markers.  
However, if the driver has their hands  
on the steering wheel again, the sys-  
tem will start providing steering  
inputs.  
WARNING  
• Always have your hands on the  
steering wheel while driving.  
• If you hold the steering wheel  
with a light grip, the system  
may generate a hands off  
warning.  
5 115  
Driving your vehicle  
LKA fail indicator  
The LKA fail indicator  
LKA malfunction  
WARNING  
• It is the responsibility of the  
driver to safely steer the vehi-  
cle and to maintain it in its  
lane.  
• Even though the steering is  
assisted by the system, the  
driver may control the steer-  
ing wheel.  
(yellow) will illuminate  
with an audible warning if  
the LKA is not working  
properly. In this case,  
have the system checked  
by an authorized Kia  
dealer.  
• Turn off LKA system and drive  
without using the system in  
the following situations:  
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- In bad weather  
- In bad road conditions  
- When the steering wheel  
needs to be controlled by the  
driver frequently.  
• If there is a problem with the sys-  
tem a message will appear. If the  
problem continues the LKA fail  
indicator will illuminate.  
• The steering wheel may feel  
heavier when the steering  
wheel is assisted by the sys-  
tem than when it is not.  
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When there is a problem with the sys-  
tem do one of the following:  
• Turn the system on after turning  
the engine off and on again.  
• Check if the ignition switch is in the  
ON position.  
• Check if the system is affected by  
the weather. (ex: fog, heavy rain,  
etc.)  
Standard LKA  
LKA system Function Change  
The Standard LKA mode guides the  
driver to keep the vehicle within the  
lanes. It provides steering inputs  
when the vehicle is about to deviate  
from the lanes.  
The driver can change LKA to Lane  
Departure Warning System (LDW  
system) or change the LKA system  
mode between Standard LKA and  
Active LKA from the User Settings  
Mode on the LCD display.  
The driver can choose them by plac-  
ing the ignition switch to the ON posi-  
tion and by selecting ‘User Settings’,  
‘Driver Assistance’, and ‘Lane  
Keeping Assist’.  
Active LKA  
The active LKA mode provides more  
frequent steering inputs in compari-  
son with the Standard LKA mode.  
• Check if there is foreign matter  
covering the camera lens  
The system is automatically set to  
Standard LKA.  
If the problem is not solved, take your  
vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer  
and have the system checked.  
Lane Departure  
LDW alerts the driver with a visual  
and acoustic warning when the sys-  
tem detects the vehicle leaving the  
lane. In this mode, the system will not  
provide steering inputs. When the  
vehicle’s front wheel contacts the  
inside edge of lane line, LKA issues  
the lane departure warning.  
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The system will be cancelled when:  
• You change lanes with the turn sig-  
nal.  
• The steering will not be assisted  
when vehicle speed is below 64  
km/h (40 mph) and over 177 km/h  
(110 mph). Always obey all traffic  
laws and drive safely.  
• The steering will not be assisted  
when you change lanes quickly.  
• The steering will not be assisted  
when you brake suddenly.  
• The steering will not be assisted  
when the lane is very wide or nar-  
row.  
• The steering will not be assisted  
when only one side lane marker is  
detected.  
• There are more than two lane  
markers such as a construction  
area.  
DRIVER’S ATTENTION  
The driver must be cautious in the  
following situations because the sys-  
tem may be limited when recogni-  
tion of the lane marker is poor or  
limited :  
- Using the turn signal to change  
lanes.  
- If you change lanes without the  
turn signal on, the steering wheel  
might be controlled.  
• LKA can transit to steering assist  
mode when the car is near to mid-  
dle of the lane after system on or  
the lane was changed. LKA cannot  
assist steering if the vehicle follows  
a lane marker too closely.  
• The control of ESC (Electronic  
Stability Control) or VSM (Vehicle  
Stability Management) is activated.  
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When lane and road condition is  
poor  
• It is difficult to distinguish the lane  
marker from road when the lane  
marker is covered with dust or  
sand.  
• It is difficult to distinguish the  
color of the lane marker from  
road.  
• There is something that resembles  
a lane marker.  
• The lane marker is indistinct or  
damaged.  
• The steering will not be assisted  
when you drive fast on a sharp  
curve.  
• Radius of a curve is too small.  
• The number of lanes increases/  
decreases or the lane lines are  
crossing (Driving through a toll  
plaza/toll gate, merged/divided  
lane).  
• When you turn steering wheel sud-  
denly, the LKA will be disabled  
temporarily.  
• Driving on a steep slope or hill.  
• There are more than two lane  
markers.  
• The lane marker is very thick or  
thin.  
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WARNING  
• The lane marker is not visible due • The light of reflects from the  
to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or  
other factors.  
water on the road.  
The Lane Keeping Assist sys-  
tem is a system to help prevent  
the driver from leaving the lane.  
However, the driver should not  
solely rely on the system but  
always take the necessary  
actions for safe driving prac-  
tices.  
• When light shines brightly from  
behind the vehicle.  
• A shadow is on the lane marker  
because of  
a
median strip, • The distance from the vehicle  
guardrail, noise barriers or other  
objects.  
ahead is very short or the vehicle  
ahead covers up the lane marker.  
• When the lane markers are com- • You drive on a steep grade or a  
plicated or a structure substitutes  
sharp curve.  
for the lines such as a construc- • The vehicle vibrates heavily.  
tion area.  
• The temperature near inside mir-  
ror is very high due to direct sun  
light and etc.  
• There are crosswalk signs or other  
symbols on the road.  
• The lane suddenly disappears  
such as at the intersection.  
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When front visibility is poor  
• The lane marker in a tunnel is cov- • The lens or windshield is covered  
ered with dirt or oil and etc.  
by foreign materials.  
• The sensor cannot detect the lane  
• The lane is very wide or narrow.  
because of fog, heavy rain or snow.  
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When external conditions inter- • The windshield is fogged by  
vene  
humid air in the vehicle.  
• The brightness outside changes • Putting something on the crash  
suddenly when entering/exiting a  
tunnel or passing under a bridge.  
• The headlamps are not on at night  
or in a tunnel, or light level is low.  
• There is a boundary structure in  
the roadway.  
pad and etc.  
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BLIND SPOT COLLISION WARNING (BCW) / REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC COLLISION  
WARNING (RCCW) (IF EQUIPPED)  
- Blind-Spot Area  
- Lane Change Assist  
Blind-Spot Collision Warning  
(BCW)  
The BCW (Blind-Spot Collision  
Warning) system uses radar sensors  
in the rear bumper. The sensors  
monitor a closing any approaching  
vehicles from behind or a vehicles in  
driver’s blind spot area and alert the  
driver of while driving.  
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The warning range is dependent on When vehicles are approaching to  
your vehicle speed.  
your vehicle at high speed, the warn-  
ing message will occur.  
Note that if your vehicle is traveling  
much faster than other nearby vehi-  
cles, the warning will not occur.  
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To cancel:  
Press the BCW switch again. The  
indicator on the switch will go off.  
When the system is not used, turn  
the system off by turning off the  
switch.  
System setting and activation  
System setting  
WARNING  
• Unexpected situations may  
lead to possible accidents.  
Always pay attention to road  
conditions and driving even  
when the Blind-Spot Collision  
Warning is being operated.  
• The Blind-Spot Collision  
Warning system is a supple-  
mental convenience system to  
assist driving. The system is  
not a substitute for proper and  
safe driving. It is the responsi-  
bility of the driver to always  
check to the vehicle around.  
Do not solely rely on the sys-  
tem, but always pay attention  
to drive safely.  
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NOTICE  
• If the vehicle is turned off then on  
again, the BCW system returns to  
the previous state.  
• When the system is turned on, the  
warning light will illuminate for 3  
seconds on the outside rearview  
mirror.  
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To operate:  
Press the BCW switch with the  
Ignition switch in the ON position.  
The indicator on the BCW switch will  
illuminate.  
• The Blind-Spot Collision  
Warning (BCW) system may  
not detect every object around  
your vehicle.  
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The system will activate when:  
1. The BCW system is on.  
Warning indicator and sound  
2nd stage  
1st stage  
2. The vehicle speed is above about  
30 km/h (20 mph).  
3. Other vehicles are detected in  
blind spot.  
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Second stage alert  
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A warning alarm to alert the driver  
First stage alert  
will activate when:  
If a vehicle is detected within the  
boundary of the system, a yellow  
warning light will illuminate on the  
outside rearview mirror.  
If the detected vehicle is not in detec-  
tion range, the warning will be turned  
off according to the driving condi-  
tions of the vehicle.  
1. A vehicle has been detected in the  
blind spot area by the radar sys-  
tem (the warning light will illumi-  
nate on the outside rearview mir-  
ror (i.e., in the first stage alert)  
AND  
2. The turn signal is on to change a  
lane (same side as where the  
vehicle is being detected)  
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When the second stage alert is acti-  
vated, the warning light on the out-  
side rearview mirror will also blink.  
If you turn off the turn signal switch,  
the second stage alert (the warning  
chime and the blinking warning light  
on the outside rearview mirror) will  
be deactivated.  
If the detected vehicle is not in detec-  
tion range, the warning will be turned  
off according to the driving condi-  
tions of the vehicle.  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
• The driver should always use  
extreme caution while operat-  
ing the vehicle, whether or not  
the warning light on the out-  
side rearview mirror illumi-  
nates or there is a warning  
alarm.  
• The warning light on the out-  
side rearview mirror will illu-  
minate whenever a vehicle is  
detected at the rear side by  
the system. To avoid acci-  
dents, do not focus only on  
the warning light and neglect  
to see the surrounding of the  
vehicle.  
• Drive safely even though the  
vehicle is equipped with a  
Blind-Spot Collision Warning  
System (BCW). Do not solely  
rely on the system but check  
your surroundings before  
changing lanes or backing the  
vehicle up. The Blind-Spot  
Collision Warning system  
(BCW) may not detect every  
object alongside the vehicle.  
• Playing the vehicle audio sys-  
tem at high volume may pre-  
vent occupants from hearing  
the  
Blind-Spot  
Collision  
Warning System warning  
sounds.  
• The warning of the Blind-Spot  
Collision Warning System may  
not sound if warning sounds  
from other systems are acti-  
vated.  
• The system may not alert the  
driver in some situations due  
to system limitations so  
always check your surround-  
ings while driving.  
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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision  
Warning (RCCW)  
System setting and activation  
System setting  
WARNING  
• Always be aware of road con-  
ditions while driving and be  
alert for unexpected situa-  
tions even though the Rear  
Cross-Traffic  
Warning System is operating.  
• The Rear Cross-Traffic  
Collision Warning System is a  
supplemental system to assist  
you. Do not solely rely on the  
System. Always pay attention,  
while driving, for your safety.  
To operate:  
Go to the 'User Settings → Driver  
Assistance and select Rear Cross-  
Traffic Collision Warning ' on the LCD  
display.  
The system will turn on and standby  
to activate. If you turn deselect the  
RCCW system, it stops operating  
(For more information, refer to"LCD  
Display" in chapter 4.)  
Collision  
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Rear  
Cross-Traffic  
To cancel:  
When your vehicle moves backwards  
from a parking position, the RCCW  
system detects approaching cross  
traffic from the left and right side of  
the vehicle and warns to driver.  
Collision Warning System is  
not a substitute for proper and  
safe driving. Always drive safe-  
ly and use caution when back-  
ing up the vehicle.  
Select Driver Assistance in User  
Settings and select Rear Cross-  
Traffic Collision Warning ' again, to  
turn the system off.  
The blind spot detection range varies  
relative to the approaching vehicle  
speed.  
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The system will activate when:  
1. The RCCW system is on.  
2. The vehicle speed is below 10  
km/h (6 mph) with the shift lever in  
R (Reverse).  
Warning indicator and sound  
✽
NOTICE  
• If the vehicle is turned off then on  
again, the RCCW system returns  
to the previous state.  
• When the system is turned on, the  
warning light will illuminate for 3  
seconds on the outside rearview  
mirror.  
3. Other vehicles are detected in  
Rear  
Cross-Traffic  
Collision  
Warning Range.  
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If the vehicle detected by the sensors  
approaches from the rear left/right  
side of your vehicle, the warning  
chime will sound, the warning light  
on the outside rearview mirror will  
blink and a message will appear on  
the LCD display.  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
• If the operating conditions of  
RCCW are satisfied, a warning  
is issued every time a vehicle  
comes to the rear side, even if  
your vehicle is stopped (vehi-  
cle speed 0 km/h (0 mph)).  
• The system's warning may not  
operate properly if the  
left/right of your vehicle's rear  
bumper is blocked by a vehi-  
cle or obstacle.  
• The driver should always use  
extreme caution while operat-  
ing the vehicle, whether or not  
the warning light on the out-  
side rearview mirror illumi-  
nates or there is a warning  
alarm.  
• Playing the vehicle audio sys-  
tem at high volume may pre-  
vent occupants from hearing  
the system's warning sounds.  
• Drive safely even though the  
vehicle is equipped with a  
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision  
Warning (RCCW) System. Do  
not solely rely on the system  
but check your surrounding  
when backing the vehicle up.  
The RCCW system may not  
detect every object alongside  
the vehicle.  
The warning will stop when:  
- The vehicle moving at the rear  
left/right side of your vehicle is not  
in the detection range.  
- The vehicle is right behind your  
vehicle.  
- The vehicle is not driving towards  
your vehicle.  
- The vehicle’s approaching speed is  
decreased.  
• The driver is responsible for  
accurate brake control.  
• Always pay extreme caution  
while driving. The Rear Cross-  
Traffic  
Collision Warning  
System may not operate prop-  
erly or unnecessarily operate  
in accordance with your driv-  
ing situations.  
• The warning of the Rear Cross-  
Traffic  
Collision  
Warning  
System may not sound if warn-  
ing sounds from other systems  
are activated.  
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Rear/side detecting sensors  
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CAUTION  
• Never disassemble the sensor  
component nor apply any  
impact on the sensor compo-  
nent.  
• Be careful not to apply unnec-  
essary force on the radar sen-  
sors or bumpers near the sen-  
sor. If the sensor is forcibly  
moved out of proper align-  
ment, the system may not  
operate correctly. In this case,  
have the system checked by  
an authorized Kia dealer.  
• Do not apply foreign objects  
such as a bumper sticker or a  
bumper guard near the radar  
sensor or apply paint to the  
sensor area. Doing so may  
adversely affect the perform-  
ance of the sensor.  
• The system may not work  
properly when the bumper has  
been damaged, or if the rear  
bumper has been replaced or  
repaired.  
• The sensing range differs  
somewhat according to the  
width of the road. When the  
road is narrow, the system  
may detect and alert to other  
vehicles in the next lane.  
• On the contrary, on wide  
roads, the system may not be  
able to detect an automobile  
that is driving on surrounding  
lanes and may not be able to  
alert.  
• The system may turn off due if  
interfered by electromagnetic  
interference.  
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The sensors are located inside the  
rear bumper for detecting rear/side  
areas.  
Always keep the rear bumper clean  
for proper operation of the system.  
• Always keep the sensors and  
bumpers near the sensor  
clean.  
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Warning message  
- A trailer or carrier is installed. If the system still does not operate  
(To use the BCW system, remove normally, have the system checked  
the trailer or carrier from your vehi- by an authorized Kia dealer.  
cle.)  
When using the luggage compart-  
ment and other equipment, turn off  
all  
functions  
of  
BCW  
and  
If any of these conditions occur, the  
light on the BCW switch and the sys-  
tem will turn off automatically. When  
the BCW canceled warning mes-  
sage is displayed in the cluster,  
RCCW.(BCW button OFF or 'User  
Settings → Driver assistance and  
select Rear Cross-Traffic Collision  
Warning ' OFF)  
check to make sure that the rear To use the BCW and RCCW system,  
bumper is free from any dirt or snow remove the luggage compartment  
in the areas where the sensor is and other equipment.  
located. Remove any dirt, snow, or  
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abled. Radar blocked.  
foreign material that could interfere  
with the radar sensors. After any dirt  
• This warning message may appear or debris is removed, the BCW &  
when:  
RCCW system should operate nor-  
mally after about 10 minutes of driv-  
ing the vehicle.  
- One or both of the sensors on the  
rear bumper is blocked by dirt or  
snow or a foreign object.  
- Driving in rural areas where the  
sensors does not detect another  
vehicle for an extended period of  
time.  
- When there is inclement weather  
such as heavy snow or rain.  
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• When the sensors are blocked by  
other vehicles, walls or parking-lot  
pillars.  
• The vehicle drives on a curved road.  
• The vehicle drives through a toll-  
gate.  
• The road pavement (or the periph-  
eral ground) abnormally contains  
metallic components (i.e. possibly  
due to subway construction).  
Limitations of the system  
The driver must be cautious in the  
below situations, because the sys-  
tem may not detect other vehicles or  
objects in certain circumstances.  
• When a trailer or carrier is  
installed.  
• The vehicle drives in inclement  
weather such as heavy rain or  
snow.  
• There is a fixed object near the  
vehicle, such as a guardrail.  
• While going down or up a steep  
road where the height of the lane is  
different.  
• Driving on a narrow road where  
trees or grass or overgrown.  
• Driving in rural areas where the  
sensor does not detect another  
vehicle or structure for an extended  
period of time.  
• The sensor is covered with rain,  
snow, mud, etc.  
• The rear bumper where the sensor  
is located is covered with a foreign  
object such as a bumper sticker, a  
bumper guard, a bike rack, etc.  
• The rear bumper is damaged, or  
the sensor is out of the original  
default position.  
• The vehicle height gets lower or  
higher due to heavy loading in a  
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.  
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(BCW) system  
If there is a problem with the BCW  
system, a warning message will  
appear and the light on the switch  
will turn off. The system will turn off  
automatically. BCW and RCCW will  
operate also if the BCW system  
turns off due to malfunction. We rec-  
ommend that the system be checked  
by an authorized Kia dealer.  
• Driving on a wet road.  
• When the temperature of the rear  
bumper is high.  
• Driving on a road where the  
guardrail or wall is in double struc-  
ture.  
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The BCW indicator on the outer side  
view mirror may not illuminate prop-  
erly when:  
• The outside rearview mirror hous-  
ing is damaged  
• The mirror is covered with dirt,  
snow, or debris.  
• The window is covered with dirt,  
snow, or debris.  
• A big vehicle is near such as a bus • The vehicle makes sharp lane  
or truck.  
changes.  
• When the other vehicle approach- • The vehicle sharply stops.  
es very close.  
• When the other vehicle passes at a  
very fast speed.  
• While changing lanes.  
• If the vehicle has started at the  
same time as the vehicle next to • The vehicle drives on a slippery  
you and has accelerated.  
• When the vehicle in the next lane  
moves two lanes away from you OR • The vehicle is driven near areas  
• Temperature is extremely low  
around the vehicle.  
• The vehicle severely vibrates while  
driving over a an uneven/bumpy  
road, or concrete patch.  
• The window is tinted.  
surface due to snow, water puddle,  
or ice.  
when the vehicle two lanes away  
moves to the next lane from you.  
containing metal substances such  
as a construction zone, railroad, etc.  
• A motorcycle or bicycle is near.  
• A flat trailer is near.  
• If there are small objects in the  
detecting area such as a shopping  
cart or a baby stroller.  
• When the surrounding vehicle or  
structure is driving in a wide area  
(desert, field, suburb etc.)  
• If there is a low height vehicle such  
as a sports car.  
• The vehicle abruptly changes driv-  
ing direction.  
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• Driving where the road is merg-  
ing/dividing  
The BCW system may not operate  
properly when driving where the  
road is merging/dividing. In certain  
instances the system may not  
detect the vehicle in the next lane.  
Always pay attention to road and  
driving conditions, while driving.  
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• Driving on a curve  
The BCW systems may not operate  
properly when driving on a curved  
road. In certain instances the system  
may recognize a vehicle in the same  
lane.  
Always pay attention to road and  
driving conditions, while driving.  
The BCW system may not operate  
properly when driving on a curved  
road. In certain instances the system  
may not detect the vehicle in the next  
lane.  
Always pay attention to road and  
driving conditions, while driving.  
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[A] : noise barrier, [B] : guardrail  
• Driving on a slope  
The BCW system may not operate  
properly when driving on a slope. In The BCW system may not operate  
certain instances the system may not properly when driving where the  
detect the vehicle in the next lane.  
Also, in certain instances the system In certain instances, the system may  
may wrongly recognize the ground or not detect the vehicle on a road with  
structures.  
Always pay attention to road and  
driving conditions while driving.  
• Driving where the heights of the  
lanes are different  
• Driving where there is a structure  
beside the road  
The BCW system may not operate  
properly when driving where there is  
structure beside the road.  
In certain instances, the system may  
wrongly recognize the structures  
(noise barriers, guardrail, double  
guardrail, median strip, bollard,  
street light, road sign, tunnel wall,  
etc.) beside the road.  
heights of the lanes are different.  
different lane heights (underpass  
joining section, grade separated  
intersections, etc.).  
Always pay attention to road and  
driving conditions, while driving.  
Always pay attention to road and  
driving conditions, while driving.  
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This device complies with  
Industry Canada licence-exempt  
RSS standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause inter-  
ference, and  
(2) This device must accept any  
interference, including interfer-  
ence that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
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(3) Changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could  
void the user's authority to oper-  
ate the device.  
[A] : Structure  
• When the vehicle is in a complex  
parking environment  
The system may not operate prop-  
erly when the vehicle is in a com-  
plex parking environment.  
• Driving where there is a vehicle or  
structure near  
The system may not operate proper-  
ly when driving where there is a vehi-  
cle or structure near.  
In certain instances, the system may  
not detect the vehicle approaching  
from behind and the warning or  
brake may not operate properly.  
Always pay attention to your sur-  
roundings while backing up.  
In certain instances, the system  
may not be able to exactly deter-  
mine the risk of collision for the  
vehicles which are parking or  
pulling out near your vehicle (e.g. a  
vehicle escaping beside your vehi-  
cle, a vehicle parking or pulling out  
in the rear area,  
a
vehicle  
approaching your vehicle making a  
turn, etc.).  
In this case, the warning or brake  
may not operate properly.  
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[A] : Vehicle  
• When the vehicle is on/near a  
slope  
The system may not operate proper-  
ly when the vehicle is on/near a  
slope.  
In certain instances, the system may ing space where there is a structure at  
not detect the vehicle approaching the back or side of your vehicle.  
from the rear left/right and the warning  
or brake may not operate properly.  
[A] : Structure, [B] : Wall  
• When the vehicle is parked diago-  
nally  
The system may not operate proper-  
ly when the vehicle is parked diago-  
nally.  
In certain instances, when the diago-  
nally parked vehicle is pulled out of  
the parking space, the system may  
not detect the vehicle approaching  
from the rear left/right of your vehi-  
cle. In this case, the warning or brake  
may not operate properly.  
• Pulling into the parking space  
where there is a structure  
The system may not operate properly  
when pulling in the vehicle to the park-  
In certain instances, when backing  
into the parking space, the system  
Always pay attention to Your sur- may not detect the vehicle moving in  
roundings while backing up.  
front of your vehicle. In this case, the  
warning or brake may not operate  
properly.  
Always pay attention to Your sur-  
roundings while backing up.  
Always pay attention to Your sur-  
roundings while backing up.  
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This device complies with  
Industry Canada licence-exempt  
RSS standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause inter-  
ference, and  
(2) This device must accept any  
interference, including interfer-  
ence that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
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(3) Changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could  
void the user's authority to oper-  
ate the device.  
• When the vehicle is parked rear-  
ward  
If the vehicle is parked rearward and  
the sensor detects the another vehi-  
cle in the rear area of the parking  
space, the system can warn or con-  
trol braking. Always pay attention to  
the parking space while driving.  
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DRIVER ATTENTION WARNING (DAW, IF EQUIPPED)  
The Driver Attention Warning (DAW)  
system is designed to warn the driv-  
er of potentially hazardous driving  
situations if it detects inattentive  
driving practices.  
Display of the driver's attention  
level  
System setting and activation  
System setting  
■ Type A  
• To turn ON the Driver Attention  
Warning system, turn on the  
engine, and then select 'User  
Settings → Driver Assistance →  
Driver Attention Warning → High  
sensitivity/Normal sensitivity/Off'  
on the LCD display.  
• The driver can select the Driver  
Attention Warning system mode.  
- Off :The Driver Attention Warning  
system is deactivated.  
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■ Type B  
- Normal sensitivity : The Driver  
Attention Warning system alerts  
the driver of his/her or inattentive  
driving practices.  
- High sensitivity : The Driver  
Attention Warning system alerts  
the driver of his/her or inattentive  
driving practices faster than  
Normal mode.  
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• The set-up of the Driver Attention  
Warning system will be main-  
tained, when the engine is re-start-  
ed.  
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• The driver can monitor their driving Take a break  
• The Driver Attention Warning sys-  
tem will not suggest a break when  
the total driving time is shorter than  
10 minutes.  
conditions on the LCD display.  
■ Type A  
- Select 'User Settings Mode' and  
then 'Driver Assistance' on the  
LCD display. (For more informa-  
tion, refer to “LCD Display” in  
chapter 4.)  
CAUTION  
While other warning systems  
such as the seat belt warning  
sound are in operation and  
override the DAW alarming sys-  
tem, DAW sounds may not  
occur.  
• The driver's attention level is dis-  
played on the scale of 1 to 5. The  
lower the number is, the more inat-  
tentive the driver is.  
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• The number decreases when the  
■ Type B  
driver does not take a break for a  
certain period of time.  
• The number increases when the  
driver attentively drives for a cer-  
tain period of time.  
• When the driver turns on the sys-  
tem while driving, it displays ‘Last  
Break time’.  
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• The “Consider taking a break”  
message appears on the LCD dis-  
play and a warning sounds to sug-  
gest that the driver take a break,  
when the driver's attention level is  
below 1.  
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Resetting the system  
System standby  
System malfunction  
• The last break time is set to 00:00  
and the driver's attention level is  
set to 5 (very attentive) when the  
driver resets the Driver Attention  
Warning system.  
• The driver attention warning sys-  
tem resets in the following situa-  
tions.  
- The engine is turned OFF.  
- The driver unfastens the seat belt  
and then opens the driver’s door  
in stop.  
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The Driver Attention Warning system  
enters the ready status and displays  
the 'Disabled' screen in the following  
situations.  
- The camera sensor is unable to  
detect the lanes.  
- The driver takes a break from  
driving that lasts more than 10  
minutes.  
• The driver attention warning sys-  
tem operates again, when the driv-  
er restarts driving.  
When the "Check Driver Attention  
Warning (DAW) system” warning mes-  
sage appears, the system is not work-  
ing properly. In this case, have the  
vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia  
dealer.  
- Driving speed remains under 64  
km/h (40 mph) or over 177 km/h  
(110 mph).  
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✽
NOTICE  
CAUTION  
The Driver Attention Warning  
system may not provide alerts  
in the following situations:  
• The lane detection perform-  
ance is limited. (For more  
information, refer to “Lane  
Keeping Assist (LKA) system”  
in this chapter.)  
• The vehicle is erratically driv-  
en or is abruptly turned for  
obstacle avoidance (e.g. con-  
struction area, other vehicles,  
fallen objects, bumpy road).  
• Forward drivability of the vehi-  
cle is severely undermined  
(possibly due to wide varia-  
tion in tire pressures, uneven  
tire wear-out, toe-in/toe-out  
alignment).  
WARNING  
The Driver Attention Warning sys-  
tem utilizes the camera sensor on the  
front windshield for its operation.  
To keep the camera sensor in the  
best condition, you should observe  
the followings:  
• The Driver Attention Warning  
system is not a substitute for  
safe driving practices. It is the  
responsibility of the driver to  
always drive cautiously to  
prevent unexpected and sud-  
den situations from occur-  
ring. Pay attention to the road  
conditions at all times.  
• Do not place any reflective objects  
(i.e. white paper, mirror) over the  
dashboard. Any light reflection  
may prevent the Driver Attention  
Warning (DAW) system from  
functioning properly.  
• The driver, who feels fatigued,  
should take a break, even  
though there is no break sug-  
• Pay extreme caution to keep the  
camera sensor dry.  
gestion  
by  
the  
Driver  
• Do not disassemble the camera  
assembly, or apply any impact on  
the camera assembly.  
Attention Warning system.  
✽
• Playing the vehicle audio system  
at high volume may prevent the  
occupants from hearing the Driver  
Attention Warning system warn-  
ing sounds.  
NOTICE  
It may suggest a break according to  
the driver’s driving pattern or  
habits even if the driver doesn’t feel  
fatigued.  
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• The vehicle drives on a curvy  
road.  
• The vehicle drives on a bumpy  
road.  
• The vehicle drives through a  
windy area.  
• The vehicle is controlled by  
the following driver assistance  
systems:  
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)  
system  
- Forward collision-avoidance  
assist (FCA) System.  
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC)  
System  
✽
NOTICE  
The Driver Attention Warning sys-  
tem does not detect actual driver  
fatigue or drowsiness. The system  
monitors driving and provides a  
warning if it detects inattentive driv-  
ing practices.  
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ECONOMICAL OPERATION  
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends • Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This • Keep your vehicle in good condi-  
mainly on your style of driving, where  
you drive and when you drive.  
can increase fuel consumption and  
also increase wear on these com-  
ponents. In addition, driving with  
your foot resting on the brake pedal  
may cause the brakes to overheat,  
which reduces their effectiveness  
and may lead to more serious con-  
sequences.  
tion. For better fuel economy and  
reduced maintenance costs, main-  
tain your vehicle in accordance  
with the maintenance schedule in  
chapter 8. If you drive your vehicle  
in severe conditions, more frequent  
maintenance is required (see  
chapter 8 for details).  
Each of these factors affects how  
many miles (kilometers) you can get  
from a gallon (liter) of fuel.To operate  
your vehicle as economically as pos-  
sible, use the following driving sug-  
gestions to help save money in both  
fuel and repairs:  
• Take care of your tires. Keep them • Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi-  
inflated to the recommended pres-  
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too  
much or too little, results in unnec-  
essary tire wear. Check the tire  
pressures at least once a month.  
mum service, your vehicle should  
be kept clean and free of corrosive  
materials. It is especially important  
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be  
allowed to accumulate on the  
underside of the vehicle. This extra  
weight can result in increased fuel  
consumption and also contribute to  
corrosion.  
• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a  
moderate rate. Don't make "jack-  
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts  
and maintain a steady cruising  
speed. Don't race between stop-  
lights. Try to adjust your speed to • Be sure that the wheels are  
the traffic so you don't have to  
change speeds unnecessarily.  
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-  
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-  
tance from other vehicles so you  
can avoid unnecessary braking.  
This also reduces brake wear.  
• Drive at a moderate speed. The  
faster you drive, the more fuel your  
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate  
speed, especially on the highway,  
is one of the most effective ways to  
reduce fuel consumption.  
aligned correctly. Improper align-  
ment can result from hitting curbs  
or driving too fast over irregular  
surfaces. Poor alignment causes • Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-  
faster tire wear and may also result  
in other problems as well as  
greater fuel consumption.  
sary weight in your vehicle. Weight  
reduces fuel economy.  
• Don't let the engine idle longer  
than necessary. If you are waiting  
(and not in traffic), turn off your  
engine and restart only when  
you're ready to go.  
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• Remember, your vehicle does not • Use your air conditioning sparingly.  
WARNING - Engine off  
during motion  
require extended warm-up. After  
the engine has started, allow the  
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds  
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.  
In very cold weather, however, give  
your engine a slightly longer warm-  
up period.  
• Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.  
Lugging is driving too slowly in a  
very high gear resulting in engine  
bucking. If this happens, shift to a  
lower gear. Over-revving is racing  
the engine beyond its safe limit.  
This can be avoided by shifting at  
the recommended speed.  
The air conditioning system is  
operated by engine power so your  
fuel economy is reduced when you  
use it.  
• Open windows at high speeds can  
reduce fuel economy.  
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds  
and headwinds. To help offset  
some of this loss, slow down when  
driving in these conditions.  
Never turn the engine off to  
coast down hills or anytime the  
vehicle is in motion. The power  
steering and power brakes will  
not function properly without  
the engine running. In addition,  
turning off the ignition while  
driving could engage the steer-  
ing wheel lock resulting in loss  
of vehicle steering. Keep the  
engine on and downshift to an  
appropriate gear for an engine  
braking effect.  
Keeping a vehicle in good operating  
condition is important both for econ-  
omy and safety. Therefore, have an  
authorized Kia dealer perform  
scheduled inspections and mainte-  
nance.  
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS  
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,  
Hazardous driving conditions  
Reducing the risk of a rollover  
use the second gear. Accelerate  
slowly to avoid spinning the drive  
wheels.  
When hazardous driving conditions  
are encountered such as water,  
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-  
ards, follow these suggestions:  
• Drive cautiously and allow extra  
distance for braking.  
This multi-purpose passenger vehi-  
cle is defined as a Sports Utility  
Vehicle (SUV). Utility vehicles have a  
significantly higher rollover rate than  
other types of vehicles. SUV's have  
higher ground clearance and a nar-  
rower track to make them capable of  
performing in a wide variety of off-  
road applications. Specific design  
characteristics give them a higher  
center of gravity than ordinary vehi-  
cles. An advantage of the higher  
ground clearance is a better view of  
the road, which allows you to antici-  
pate problems. They are not  
designed for cornering at the same  
speeds as conventional passenger  
vehicles, any more than low-slung  
sports vehicles are designed to per-  
form satisfactorily in off-road condi-  
tions. Due to this risk, driver and pas-  
sengers are strongly recommended  
to buckle their seat belts. In a rollover  
crash, an unbelted person is signifi-  
cantly more likely to die than a per-  
son wearing a seat belt. There are  
steps that a driver can make to  
reduce the risk of a rollover.  
• Use sand, rock salt, or other non-  
slip material under the drive  
wheels to provide traction when  
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.  
• Avoid sudden braking or steering.  
• When braking with non-ABS  
brakes pump the brake pedal with  
a light up-and-down motion until  
the vehicle is stopped.  
Do not pump the brake pedal on a  
vehicle equipped with ABS.  
WARNING - Downshifting  
Do not downshift with an auto-  
matic transmission while driv-  
ing on slippery surfaces. The  
sudden change in tire speed  
could cause the tires to skid  
and result in an accident.  
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If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or  
abrupt maneuvers, do not load your  
roof rack with heavy cargo, and  
never modify your vehicle in any way.  
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WARNING  
• In a rollover crash, an unbelt-  
ed person is significantly  
more likely to die than a per-  
son wearing a seat belt. Make  
sure everyone in the vehicle is  
properly buckled up.  
Your vehicle is equipped with  
tires designed to provide safe  
ride and handling capability. Do  
not use a size and type of tire  
and wheel that is different from  
the one that is originally  
installed on your vehicle. It can  
affect the safety and perform-  
ance of your vehicle, which  
could lead to steering failure or  
rollover and serious injury.  
When replacing the tires, be  
sure to equip all four tires with  
the tire and wheel of the same  
size, type, tread, brand and  
load-carrying capacity. If you  
nevertheless decide to equip  
your vehicle with any tire/wheel  
combination not recommended  
by Kia for off road driving, you  
should not use these tires for  
highway driving.  
WARNING - Rollover  
As with other Sports Utility  
Vehicle (SUV), failure to operate  
this vehicle correctly may result  
in loss of control, an accident or  
vehicle rollover.  
• Utility vehicles have a signifi-  
cantly higher rollover rate  
than other types of vehicles.  
• Specific design characteris-  
tics (higher ground clearance,  
narrower track, etc.) give this  
vehicle a higher center of  
gravity than ordinary vehicles.  
• A SUV is not designed for cor-  
nering at the same speeds as  
conventional vehicles.  
• Avoid sharp turns or abrupt  
maneuvers.  
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Rocking the vehicle  
Smooth cornering  
CAUTION - Vehicle rocking  
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle  
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,  
first turn the steering wheel right and  
left to clear the area around your  
front wheels. Then, shift back and  
forth between R (Reverse) and any  
forward gear in vehicles equipped  
with an Automatic Transmission. Do  
not race the engine, and spin the  
wheels as little as possible. If you are  
still stuck after a few tries, have the  
vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle to  
avoid engine overheating and possi-  
ble damage to the transmission.  
Prolonged rocking may cause  
engine overheating, transmis-  
sion damage or failure, and tire  
damage.  
CAUTION - Spinning tires  
Do not spin the wheels, espe-  
cially at speeds more than 35  
mph (56 km/h). Spinning the  
wheels at high speeds when the  
vehicle is stationary could  
cause a tire to overheat which  
could result in tire damage that  
may injure bystanders.  
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Avoid braking or gear changing in  
corners, especially when roads are  
wet. Ideally, corners should always  
be taken under gentle acceleration. If  
you follow these suggestions, tire  
wear will be held to a minimum.  
WARNING - Sudden  
Vehicle Movement  
Do not attempt to rock the vehi-  
cle if people or objects are near-  
by. The vehicle may suddenly  
move forward or backwards as it  
becomes unstuck.  
The ESC system should be turned  
OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.  
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• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the  
glare from other driver's head-  
lights.  
Driving at night  
Driving in the rain  
• Keep your headlights clean and  
properly aimed. (On vehicles not  
equipped with the automatic head-  
light aiming feature.) Dirty or  
improperly aimed headlights will  
make it much more difficult to see  
at night.  
• Avoid staring directly at the head-  
lights of oncoming vehicles. You  
could be temporarily blinded, and it  
will take several seconds for your  
eyes to readjust to the darkness.  
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Because night driving presents more  
hazards than driving in the daylight,  
here are some important tips to  
remember:  
• Slow down and keep more dis-  
tance between you and other vehi-  
cles, as it may be more difficult to  
see at night, especially in areas  
where there may not be any street  
lights.  
Rain and wet roads can make driving  
dangerous, especially if you’re not  
prepared for the slick pavement.  
Here are a few things to consider  
when driving in the rain:  
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• A heavy rainfall will make it harder  
to see and will increase the dis-  
tance needed to stop your vehicle,  
so slow down.  
• Keep your windshield wiping  
equipment in good shape. Replace  
your windshield wiper blades when  
they show signs of streaking or  
missing areas on the windshield.  
• If your tires are not in good condi-  
tion, making a quick stop on wet  
pavement can cause a skid and  
possibly lead to an accident. Be  
sure your tires are in good shape.  
• Turn on your headlights to make it  
easier for others to see you.  
• Driving too fast through large pud-  
dles can affect your brakes. If you  
must go through puddles, try to  
drive through them slowly.  
• If you believe you may have gotten  
your brakes wet, apply them lightly  
while driving until normal braking  
operation returns.  
Driving in flooded areas  
Highway driving  
Avoid driving through flooded areas  
unless you are sure the water is no  
higher than the bottom of the wheel  
hub. Drive through any water slowly.  
Allow adequate stopping distance  
because brake performance may be  
affected.  
After driving through water, dry the  
brakes by gently applying them sev-  
eral times while the vehicle is moving  
slowly.  
Tires  
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to  
specification. Low tire inflation pres-  
sures will result in overheating and  
possible failure of the tires.  
Avoid using worn or damaged tires  
which may result in reduced traction  
or tire failure.  
Never exceed the maximum tire  
inflation pressure shown on the tires.  
WARNING - Under/over  
inflated tires  
Driving off-road  
Drive carefully off-road because your  
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or  
roots of trees. Become familiar with  
the off-road conditions where you  
are going to drive before you begin  
driving.  
Always check the tires for proper  
inflation  
before  
driving.  
Underinflated or overinflated  
tires can cause poor handling,  
loss of vehicle control, and sud-  
den tire failure leading to acci-  
dents, injuries, and even death.  
For proper tire pressures, refer to  
“Tires and wheels” in chapter 9.  
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WARNING - Tire tread  
Always check the tire tread  
before driving your vehicle.  
Worn-out tires can result in loss  
of vehicle control. Worn-out tires  
should be replaced as soon as  
possible. For further information  
and tread limits, refer to "Tires  
and wheels" in chapter 8.  
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil  
High speed travel consumes more  
fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-  
get to check both the engine coolant  
and engine oil.  
Drive belt  
A loose or damaged drive belt may  
result in overheating of the engine.  
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WINTER DRIVING  
Severe weather conditions in the  
winter result in greater wear and  
other problems. To minimize the  
problems of winter driving, you  
should follow these suggestions:  
Snow tires  
Snowy or icy conditions  
If you mount snow tires on your vehi-  
cle, make sure they are radial tires of  
the same size and load range as the  
original tires. Mount snow tires on all  
four wheels to balance your vehicle’s  
handling in all weather conditions.  
Keep in mind that the traction provid-  
ed by snow tires on dry roads may  
not be as high as your vehicle's orig-  
inal equipment tires.You should drive  
cautiously even when the roads are  
clear. Check with the tire dealer for  
maximum speed recommendations.  
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it  
may be necessary to use snow tires  
on your tires. If snow tires are need-  
ed, it is necessary to select tires  
equivalent in size and type of the  
original equipment tires. Failure to do  
so may adversely affect the safety  
and handling of your vehicle.  
Furthermore, speeding, rapid accel-  
eration, sudden brake applications,  
and sharp turns are potentially very  
hazardous practices.  
During deceleration, use engine  
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden  
brake applications on snowy or icy  
roads may cause skids to occur. You  
need to keep sufficient distance  
between the vehicle in operation in  
front of your vehicle. Also, apply the  
brake gently.  
Do not install studded tires without  
first checking local, state and munic-  
ipal regulations for possible restric-  
tions against their use.  
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Use high quality ethylene gly-  
col coolant  
Check battery and cables  
Change to "winter weight" oil  
if necessary  
Winter puts additional burdens on  
the battery system. Visually inspect  
the battery and cables as described  
in chapter 8. The level of charge in  
your battery can be checked by an  
authorized Kia dealer or a service  
station.  
Your vehicle is delivered with high  
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the  
cooling system. It is the only type of  
coolant that should be used because  
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-  
ing system, lubricates the water  
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure  
to replace or replenish your coolant  
in accordance with the maintenance  
schedule in chapter 8. Before winter,  
have your coolant tested to assure  
that its freezing point is sufficient for  
the temperatures anticipated during  
the winter.  
In some climates it is recommended  
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"  
oil be used during cold weather. See  
chapter 9 for recommendations. If  
you aren't sure what weight oil you  
should use, consult an authorized  
Kia dealer.  
Check spark plugs and ignition  
system  
Inspect your spark plugs as  
described in chapter 8 and replace  
them if necessary. Also check all  
ignition wiring and components to be  
sure they are not cracked, worn or  
damaged in any way.  
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To keep locks from freezing  
Don’t let your parking brake  
freeze  
Carry emergency equipment  
To keep the locks from freezing,  
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or  
glycerine into the key opening. If a  
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with  
an approved de-icing fluid to remove  
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,  
you may be able to thaw it out by  
using a heated key. Handle the heat-  
ed key with care to avoid injury.  
Depending on the severity of the  
weather, you should carry appropri-  
ate emergency equipment. Some of  
the items you may want to carry  
include tow straps or chains, flash-  
light, emergency flares, sand, shov-  
el, jumper cables, window scraper,  
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, blan-  
ket, etc.  
Under some conditions your parking  
brake can freeze in the engaged  
position.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 the parking brake may  
freeze, apply it only temporarily while  
you put the gear shift lever in P  
(Park, Automatic Transmission) and  
block the rear wheels so the vehicle  
cannot roll. Then release the parking  
Use approved window washer  
anti-freeze in system  
To keep the water in the window brake.  
washer system from freezing, add an  
approved window washer anti-freeze  
Don't let ice and snow accu-  
solution in accordance with instruc-  
tions on the container.Window wash-  
er anti-freeze is available from an  
authorized Kia dealer and most auto  
parts outlets. Do not use engine  
coolant or other types of anti-freeze  
as these may damage the paint fin-  
ish.  
mulate underneath  
Under some conditions, snow and  
ice can build up under the fenders  
and interfere with the steering. When  
driving in severe winter conditions  
where this may happen, you should  
periodically check underneath the  
vehicle to be sure the movement of  
the front wheels and the steering  
components are not obstructed.  
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TRAILER TOWING  
If you are considering towing with  
your vehicle, you should first check  
with your state's Department of  
Motor Vehicles to determine the legal  
requirements.  
Since laws vary the requirements for  
towing trailers, cars, or other types of  
vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask  
an authorized Kia dealer for further  
details before towing.  
Remember that trailering is different  
than just driving your vehicle by itself.  
Trailering means changes in han-  
dling, durability, and fuel economy.  
Successful, safe trailering requires  
correct equipment, and it has to be  
used properly.  
WARNING - Weight  
limits  
Before towing, make sure the  
total trailer weight, GCW (gross  
combination weight), GVW  
(gross vehicle weight), GAW  
(gross axle weight) and trailer  
tongue load are all within the  
limits.  
This section contains many time-  
tested, important trailering tips and  
safety rules. Many of these are  
important for your safety and that of  
your passengers. Please read this  
section carefully before you pull a  
trailer.  
WARNING - Towing a  
trailer  
CAUTION - Trailer  
installation  
Always check your towing  
equipment to confirm correct  
equipment size and installation  
before use. Using incompatible  
or incorrectly installed trailer  
equipment can affect the vehi-  
cle operation and endanger you  
and your passengers.  
Follow instructions in this sec-  
tion when pulling a trailer.  
Pulling a trailer improperly can  
damage your vehicle and result  
in costly repairs not covered by  
your warranty.  
Load-pulling components such as  
the engine, transmission, wheel  
assemblies, and tires are forced to  
work harder against the load of the  
added weight.The engine is required  
to operate at relatively higher speeds  
and under greater loads. This addi-  
tional burden generates extra heat.  
The trailer also adds considerably to  
wind resistance, increasing the  
pulling requirements.  
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To  
identify what the vehicle trailering  
capacity is for your vehicle, you  
should read the information in  
“Weight of the trailer” that appears  
later in this section.  
You may require an additional wiring  
harness connector to install a trailer  
hitch. Please contact an authorized  
Kia dealer for more details.  
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Hitches  
Safety chains  
Trailer brakes  
It's important to have the correct You should always attach chains If your trailer is equipped with a brak-  
hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large between your vehicle and your trail- ing system, make sure it conforms to  
trucks going by, and rough roads are er. Cross the safety chains under the your state’s regulations and that it is  
a few reasons why you’ll need the tongue of the trailer so that the properly installed and operating cor-  
right hitch. Here are some rules to tongue will not drop to the road if it rectly.  
follow:  
becomes separated from the hitch.  
If your trailer weight exceeds the  
• Will you have to make any holes in Instructions about safety chains may maximum allowed weight without  
the body of your vehicle when you be provided by the hitch manufactur- trailer brakes, then the trailer will also  
install a trailer hitch? If you do, then er or by the trailer manufacturer. require its own brakes as well. Be  
be sure to seal the holes later Follow the manufacturer’s recom- sure to read and follow the instruc-  
when you remove the hitch.  
mendation for attaching safety tions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be  
chains. Always leave just enough able to install, adjust and maintain  
slack so you can turn with your trail- them properly.  
If you don’t seal them, deadly car-  
bon monoxide (CO) from your  
exhaust can get into your vehicle,  
as well as dirt and water.  
er. And, never allow safety chains to  
• Don’t tap into or modify your vehi-  
drag on the ground.  
cle's brake system.  
• The bumpers on your vehicle are  
not intended for hitches. Do not  
attach rental hitches or other  
bumper-type hitches to them. Use  
only a frame-mounted hitch that  
does not attach to the bumper.  
WARNING - Trailer brakes  
Do not use a trailer with its own  
brakes unless you are absolute-  
ly certain that you have proper-  
ly set up the brake system. This  
is not a task for amateurs. Use  
an experienced, competent  
trailer shop for this work.  
• Kia trailer hitch accessory is avail-  
able at an authorized Kia dealer.  
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Following distance  
Making turns  
Driving with a trailer  
Stay at least twice as far behind the When you’re turning with a trailer,  
vehicle ahead as you would when make wider turns than normal. Do  
driving your vehicle without a trailer. this so your trailer won’t strike soft  
This can help you avoid situations shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,  
that require heavy braking and sud- or other objects near the edge of the  
Towing a trailer requires a certain  
amount of experience. Before setting  
out for the open road, you must get  
to know your trailer. Acquaint your-  
self with the feel of handling and  
braking with the added weight of the  
trailer. And always keep in mind that  
the vehicle you are driving is now a  
good deal longer and not nearly so  
responsive as your vehicle is by  
itself.  
Before you start, check the trailer  
hitch and platform, safety chains,  
electrical connector(s), lights, tires  
and mirror adjustment. If the trailer  
has electric brakes, start your vehicle  
and trailer moving and then apply the  
trailer brake controller by hand to be  
sure the brakes are working.This lets  
you check your electrical connection  
at the same time.  
den turns.  
road. Avoid jerky or sudden maneu-  
vers. Signal well in advance before  
turning or lane changes.  
Passing  
You’ll need more passing distance  
up ahead when you’re towing a trail-  
er. And, because of the increased  
vehicle length, you’ll need to go  
much farther beyond the passed  
vehicle before you can return to your  
lane. Due to the added load to the  
engine when going uphill the vehicle  
may also take longer to pass than it  
would on flat ground.  
Backing up  
Hold the bottom of the steering  
wheel with one hand. Then, to move  
the trailer to the left, just move your  
hand to the left. To move the trailer to  
the right, move your hand to the  
right. Always back up slowly and, if  
possible, have someone guide you.  
During your trip, check occasionally  
to be sure that the load is secure,  
and that the lights and any trailer  
brakes are still working.  
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Turn signals when towing a trailer  
Driving on grades  
CAUTION  
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle  
has to have a different turn signal  
flasher and extra wiring. The green  
arrows on your instrument panel will  
flash whenever you signal a turn or  
lane change. Properly connected,  
the trailer lights will also flash to alert  
other drivers you’re about to turn,  
change lanes, or stop.  
When towing a trailer, the green  
arrows on your instrument panel will  
flash for turns even if the bulbs on  
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you  
may think drivers behind you are  
seeing your signals when, in fact,  
they are not. It’s important to check  
occasionally to be sure the trailer  
bulbs are still working.You must also  
check the lights every time you dis-  
connect and then reconnect the  
wires.  
Reduce speed and shift to a lower  
gear before you start down a long or  
steep downgrade. If you don’t shift  
down, you might have to use your  
brakes so much that they would get  
hot and no longer operate efficiently.  
On a long uphill grade, shift down  
and reduce your speed to around 70  
km/h (45 mph) to reduce the possi-  
bility of engine and transmission  
overheating.  
If your trailer weighs more than the  
maximum trailer weight without trail-  
er brakes and you have an automat-  
ic transmission, you should drive in D  
(Drive) when towing a trailer.  
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)  
when towing a trailer will minimize  
heat build up and extend the life of  
your transmission.  
Always use an approved trailer  
wiring harness. Failure to use  
an approved trailer wiring har-  
ness could result in damage to  
the vehicle electrical system.  
Do not connect a trailer lighting sys-  
tem directly to your vehicle’s lighting  
system. Use only an approved trailer  
wiring harness.  
An authorized Kia dealer can assist  
you in installing the wiring harness.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Towing up hill  
Parking on hills  
5.Start the vehicle, hold the brakes,  
shift to neutral, release the parking  
brake and slowly release the  
brakes until the trailer chocks  
absorb the load.  
• When towing a trailer on steep Generally, if you have a trailer  
grades (in excess of 6%) pay close attached to your vehicle, you should  
attention to the engine coolant not park your vehicle on a hill. People  
temperature gauge to ensure the can be seriously or fatally injured,  
engine does not overheat.  
and both your vehicle and the trailer 6.Reapply the brakes, reapply the  
can be damaged if they unexpected-  
ly roll downhill.  
towards “H” (HOT), pull over and However, if you ever have to park  
parking brake and shift the vehicle  
to P (Park) for automatic transmis-  
sion.  
If the needle of the coolant temper-  
ature gauge moves across the dial  
stop as soon as it is safe to do so, your trailer on a hill, here's how to do 7.Shut off the vehicle and release the  
and allow the engine to idle until it it:  
cools down.You may proceed once  
the engine has cooled sufficiently.  
vehicle brakes but leave the park-  
ing brake set.  
1.Pull the vehicle into the parking  
space. Turn the steering wheel in  
the direction of the curb (right if  
headed downhill, left if headed up  
hill).  
• You must decide driving speed  
depending on trailer weight and  
uphill grade to reduce the possibil-  
ity of engine and transmission  
overheating.  
2.If the vehicle has an automatic  
transmission, place the vehicle in P  
(Park).  
3.Set the parking brake and shut off  
the engine.  
4.Place chocks under the trailer  
wheels on the down hill side of the  
wheels.  
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When you are ready to leave after  
parking on a hill  
1. With the automatic transmission in  
P (Park), apply your brakes and  
hold the brake pedal down while  
you:  
Maintenance when trailer tow-  
ing  
CAUTION - Air condition  
Do not use the A/C while using  
your vehicle to tow uphill. Due  
to higher load during trailer  
usage, overheating might occur  
on hot days or during uphill  
driving.  
Your vehicle will need service more  
often when you regularly pull a trail-  
er. Important items to pay particular  
attention to include engine oil, auto-  
matic transmission fluid, axle lubri-  
cant and cooling system fluid. Brake  
condition is another important item to  
frequently check. Each item is cov-  
ered in this manual, and the Index  
will help you find them quickly. If  
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to  
review these sections before you  
start your trip.  
Don’t forget to also maintain your  
trailer and hitch. Follow the mainte-  
nance schedule that accompanied  
your trailer and check it periodically.  
Preferably, conduct the check at the  
start of each day’s driving. Most  
importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts  
should be tight.  
• Start your engine;  
• Shift into gear; and  
• Release the parking brake.  
• When towing check transmission  
fluid more frequently.  
2. Slowly remove your foot from the  
brake pedal.  
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear  
of the chocks.  
4. Stop and have someone pick up  
and store the chocks.  
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If you do decide to pull a trailer  
For North America  
Here are some important points if  
you decide to pull a trailer:  
• Consider using a sway control.You  
can ask a hitch dealer about sway  
control.  
Theta II 2.0L  
T-GDI  
Theta II 2.4L  
GDI  
Item  
Without brake  
System  
748 kg  
(1,650 lbs)  
748 kg  
(1,650 lbs)  
Maximum  
• Do not do any towing with your  
vehicle during its first 2,000 km  
(1,200 miles) in order to allow the  
engine to properly break in. Failure  
to heed this caution may result in  
serious engine or transmission  
damage.  
• When towing a trailer, be sure to  
consult an authorized Kia dealer  
for further information on additional  
requirements such as a towing kit,  
etc.  
trailer weight  
With brake  
System  
907 kg  
(2,000 lbs)  
907 kg  
(2,000 lbs)  
100 kg  
(220 lbs)  
100 kg  
(220 lbs)  
Maximum tongue weight  
To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should  
read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this sec-  
tion.  
• Always drive your vehicle at a mod-  
erate speed (less than 100 km/h  
(60 mph)).  
• On a long uphill grade, do not  
exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the  
posted towing speed limit,  
whichever is lower.  
• The chart contains important con-  
siderations that have to do with  
weight:  
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Driving your vehicle  
Weight of the trailer  
Weight of the trailer tongue  
After you've loaded your trailer,  
weigh the trailer and then the tongue,  
separately, to see if the weights are  
proper. If they aren’t, you may be  
able to correct them simply by mov-  
ing some items around in the trailer.  
WARNING - Trailer  
Always follow the loading  
instructions provided with your  
trailer. Improper loading can  
affect vehicle operation and  
result in an accident.  
Tongue Load  
Total Trailer Weight  
Gross Axle Weight Gross Vehicle Weight  
C190E02JM  
C190E01JM  
What is the maximum safe weight of The tongue load of any trailer is an  
a trailer? It should never weigh more important weight to measure  
than the maximum trailer weight with because it affects the total gross  
trailer brakes. But even that can be vehicle weight (GVW) of your vehi-  
too heavy.  
cle. This weight includes the curb  
weight of the vehicle, any cargo you  
may carry in it, and the people who  
will be riding in the vehicle. And if you  
will tow a trailer, you must add the  
tongue load to the GVW because  
your vehicle will also be carrying that  
weight.  
It depends on how you plan to use  
your trailer. For example, speed, alti-  
tude, road grades, outside tempera-  
ture and how often your vehicle is  
used to pull a trailer are all important.  
The ideal trailer weight can also  
depend on any special equipment  
that you have on your vehicle.  
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VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT  
Tire and loading information label  
OQLA055174/OQLA055173/OQLA055172/OQLA055171/OQLA055170  
The label located on the driver's door sill gives the original tire size, cold tire pressures recom-  
mended for your vehicle, the number of people that can be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity  
weight.  
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Vehicle capacity weight:  
Seating capacity:  
Towing capacity:  
440 kg (970 lbs)  
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-  
mum combined weight of occupants  
and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped Seating capacity is the maximum  
with a trailer, the combined weight number of occupants including a  
includes the tongue load.  
Total : 5 persons  
* 2.0L T-GDI Engine  
Without trailer brakes  
: 748 kg (1,650 lbs)  
With trailer brakes  
: 907 kg (2,000 lbs)  
(Front seat : 2 persons,  
Rear seat : 3 persons)  
driver, your vehicle may carry.  
However, the seating capacity may  
be reduced based upon the weight of  
all of the occupants, and the weight  
of the cargo being carried or towed.  
Do not overload the vehicle as there  
is a limit to the total weight, or load  
limit including occupants and cargo,  
the vehicle can carry.  
* 2.4L GDI Engine  
Without trailer brakes  
: 748 kg (1,650 lbs)  
With trailer brakes  
: 907 kg (2,000 lbs)  
Towing capacity is the maximum  
trailer weight including its cargo  
weight, your vehicle can tow.  
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Cargo capacity:  
Steps For Determining Correct  
Load Limit -  
1. Locate the statement "The com-  
bined weight of occupants and  
cargo should never exceed XXX  
kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's  
placard.  
2. Determine the combined weight of  
the driver and passengers that will  
be riding in your vehicle.  
3. Subtract the combined weight of  
the driver and passengers from  
XXX kg or XXX lbs.  
5. Determine the combined weight of  
luggage and cargo being loaded  
on the vehicle. That weight may  
not safely exceed the available  
cargo and luggage load capacity  
calculated in Step 4.  
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-  
er, load from your trailer will be  
transferred to your vehicle. Consult  
this manual to determine how this  
reduces the available cargo and  
luggage load capacity of your  
vehicle.  
The cargo capacity of your vehicle  
will increase or decrease depending  
on the weight and the number of  
occupants and the tongue load, if  
your vehicle is equipped with a trailer.  
4.The resulting figure equals the  
available amount of cargo and lug-  
gage load capacity. For example, if  
the "XXX" amount equals 635 kg  
(1400 lbs.) and there will be five 68  
kg (150 lb) passengers in your  
vehicle, the amount of available  
cargo and luggage load capacity is  
295 kg (650 lbs).  
WARNING - Loose cargo  
Do not travel with unsecured  
blunt objects in the passenger  
compartment of your vehicle  
(e.g. suit cases or unsecured  
child seats). These items may  
strike occupant during a sud-  
den stop or crash.  
(635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg or  
1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)  
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Example 1  
Example 2  
Example 3  
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
C190F01JM  
C190F02JM  
C190F03JM  
Item  
A
Description  
Vehicle Capacity (635 kg)  
Total  
Item  
A
Description  
Vehicle Capacity (635 kg)  
Total  
Item  
A
Description  
Vehicle Capacity (635 kg)  
Total  
Weight  
1400 lbs  
Weight  
1400 lbs  
Weight  
1400 lbs  
Subtract Occupant  
Weight  
68 kg (150 lbs) × 2  
Available Cargo and 499 kg  
Luggage weight (1100 lbs)  
Subtract Occupant  
Weight  
68 kg (150 lbs) × 5  
Available Cargo and 295 kg  
Luggage weight (650 lbs)  
Subtract Occupant  
Weight  
78 kg (172 lbs) × 5  
Available Cargo and 245 kg  
Luggage weight (540 lbs)  
136 kg  
(300 lbs)  
340 kg  
(750 lbs)  
390 kg  
(860 lbs)  
B
C
B
C
B
C
Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight  
and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's  
capacity weight.  
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Certification label  
The certification label is located on  
the driver's door sill at the center pillar.  
WARNING - Over loading  
WARNING - Over loading  
Never exceed the GVWR for  
your vehicle, the GAWR for  
either the front or rear axle and  
Do not overload your vehicle.  
Overloading your vehicle can  
cause heat buildup in your vehi-  
cle's tires and possible tire fail-  
ure, increased stopping dis-  
tances and poor vehicle han-  
dling--all of which may result in  
a crash.  
This label shows the maximum allow-  
able weight of the fully loaded vehi-  
cle. This is called the GVWR (Gross  
Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR  
includes the weight of the vehicle, all  
occupants, fuel and cargo.  
This label also tells you the maxi-  
mum weight that can be supported  
by the front and rear axles, called  
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).  
To find out the actual loads on your  
front and rear axles, you need to go to  
a weigh station and weigh your vehi-  
cle.Your dealer can help you with this.  
Be sure to spread out your load equal-  
ly on both sides of the centerline.  
vehicle  
capacity  
weight.  
Exceeding these ratings can  
affect your vehicle’s handling  
and braking ability.  
The label will help you decide how  
much cargo and installed equipment  
your vehicle can carry.  
✽
NOTICE  
Overloading your vehicle may cause  
damage. Repairs would not be cov-  
ered by your warranty. Do not over-  
load your vehicle.  
If you carry items inside your vehicle  
- like suitcases, tools, packages, or  
anything else - they are moving as  
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop  
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,  
the items will keep going and can  
cause an injury if they strike the driv-  
er or a passenger.  
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VEHICLE WEIGHT  
This chapter will guide you in the Base curb weight  
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)  
proper loading of your vehicle and/or  
This is the weight of the vehicle This is the maximum allowable  
including a full tank of fuel and all weight that can be carried by a single  
standard equipment. It does not axle (front or rear). These numbers  
include passengers, cargo, or option- are shown on the compliance label.  
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle  
weight within its design rating capa-  
bility, with or without a trailer.  
Properly loading your vehicle will  
provide maximum return of the vehi-  
cle design performance. Before load-  
ing your vehicle, familiarize yourself  
with the following terms for determin-  
ing your vehicle's weight ratings, with  
or without a trailer, from the vehicle's  
specifications and the compliance  
label:  
al equipment.  
The total load on each axle must  
never exceed its GAWR.  
Vehicle curb weight  
This is the weight of your new vehicle  
when you picked it up from your deal- This is the Base Curb Weight plus  
er plus any aftermarket equipment.  
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)  
actual Cargo Weight plus passen-  
gers.  
Cargo weight  
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)  
This figure includes all weight added  
to the Base Curb Weight, including This is the maximum allowable  
cargo and optional equipment.  
weight of the fully loaded vehicle  
(including all options, equipment,  
passengers and cargo). The GVWR  
is shown on the certification label  
located on the driver’s door sill.  
GAW (Gross axle weight)  
This is the total weight placed on  
each axle (front and rear) - including  
vehicle curb weight and all payload.  
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