2014 KIA QUORIS brake

Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Automatic transmission (shift by cable). . . . . . . . 5-12• Automatic transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Automatic transmission (shift by wire) . . . . . . . . 5-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
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Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Electronic controlled suspension (ECS) . . . . . . . . 5-61 Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
Advanced smart cruise control system. . . . . . . . . 5-70
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . 5-85
Blind spot detection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
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Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-101
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Driving your vehicle
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5
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
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. Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in section 7,“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-
trols are easily reached.
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 lightgoes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and itsequipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be proper-
ly belted whenever the vehicle
is moving. Refer to “Seat belts”
in section 3 for more informa-
tion on their proper use.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol, that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never beused during operation of the
vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle
✽✽
NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the engine start/stop but-
ton will not work. Press the engine
start/stop button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release the tension.
✽
✽
NOTICE
You are able to turn off the engine
(START/RUN) or vehicle power
(ON), only when the vehicle is not in
motion.
ACC(Accessory)
Press the engine start/stop button while it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks and
electrical accessories are opera-tional.
If the engine start/stop button is in
the ACC position for more than 1
hour, the button is turned off auto-
matically to prevent battery dis-
charge.
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CAUTION
In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you areable to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressingthe engine start/stop button formore than 2 seconds or 3 timessuccessively within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still moving, youcan restart the engine withoutdepressing the brake pedal by pressing the engine start/stopbutton with the shift lever in theN (Neutral) position.

Driving your vehicle
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5
ON
Press the engine start/stop button
while it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the engine start/stop button in
the ON position for a long time. The
battery may discharge, because the
engine is not running.
START/RUN
To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the engine
start/stop button with the shift lever in
the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) posi-
tion. For your safety, start the engine
with the shift lever in the P (Park)position.
✽✽
NOTICE
If you press the engine start/stop
button without depressing the brake
pedal for automatic transaxle vehi-
cles, the engine will not start and the
engine start/stop button changes as
follow:
OFF ➔
➔
ACC ➔➔
ON ➔➔
OFF or ACC
✽
✽
NOTICE
If you leave the engine start/stop
button in the ACC or ON position
for a long time, the battery will dis-
charge.
RedNot illuminated

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Driving your vehicle
WARNING
Never press the engine start/stop button while the
vehicle is in motion. This
would result in loss of direc-
tional control and braking
function, which could causean accident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. 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. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement
may occur if these precau-tions are not taken.
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Never reach for the enginestart/ stop button or any other
controls through the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in the area could
cause loss of vehicle control,an accident and serious bodi-
ly injury or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver's
seat as they may move while
driving, interfere with the driv-er and lead to an accident.

Driving your vehicle
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5
Starting the engine 1.Carry the smart key or leave it
inside the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3.Place the transaxle 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.
5.In extremely cold weather (below -18°C/0°F) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days,
let the engine warm up without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Whether the engine is cold or warm,it should be started without depress- ing the accelerator pedal.
Even if the smart key is in the vehi-
cle, if it is far away from you, the
engine may not start.
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, the
“ ” indicator and a message
“Key is not in the vehicle” will
appear on the instrument cluster
and LCD display. And if all doors
are closed, the chime will sound for
5 seconds. The indicator or warn-
ing will turn off while the vehicle is
moving. Always have the smart key
with you.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your
vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high
heels, ski boots,etc.) may inter-
fere with your ability to use the
brake, accelerator pedal.
Do not start the vehicle with the accelerator pedal
depressed. The vehicle can
move and lead to an accident.
Wait until the engine rpm is nor- mal. The vehicle may suddenly
move if the brake padel isreleased when the rpm is high.
WARNING
The engine will start, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.
Never allow children or any per- son who is unfamiliar with the
vehicle touch the engine
start/stop button or related
parts.

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Driving your vehicle
✽✽
NOTICE
 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. (Continued)(Continued)
 When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you cannot start the engine nor-
mally.
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 seconds
while it is in the ACC position. The
engine can start without depress-
ing the brake pedal. But for your
safety always depress the brake
pedal before starting the engine.
CAUTION
Do not press the engine
start/stop button for morethan 10 seconds except when the stop lamp fuse is blown.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the START position with theengine running. It may dam-age the starter.
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CAUTION
If the engine stalls while thevehicle is in motion, do notattempt to move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. If thetraffic and road conditions per-mit, you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position whilethe vehicle is still moving andpress the engine start/stop but- ton in an attempt to restart theengine.

Driving your vehicle
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Automatic transmission opera- tion
The automatic transmission has 8
forward speeds and one reverse
speed. The individual speeds are
selected automatically, depending on
the position of the shift lever.
✽✽
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).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (SHIFT BY CABLE)
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The shift lever can be shifted freely.
Press the lock release button when shifting.
Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting.
(If the shift lock system is not equipped, it is not necessary to depress the brake pedal.
However, it is recommended to depress the brake pedal to avoid inadvertent movement
of the vehicle.)
Lock release
button