Get Driving your vehicle -> Brake system Guide for Kia Sportage SUV 2020

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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.

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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.

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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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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

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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.

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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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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.

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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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NOTICE

On a steep incline or when pulling a

trailer, if the vehicle does not remain

at a standstill, do as follows:

1. Apply the EPB.

2. Pull up the EPB switch for more

than 3 seconds.

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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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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

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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

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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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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.

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• 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

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NOTICE

Depress the brake pedal when the

above message appears for the Auto

Hold and EPB may not activate.

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■ Type B

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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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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.

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• 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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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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AUTO HOLD (if equipped)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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.

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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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• 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.

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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

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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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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.

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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 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.

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• 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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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.

✽

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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