2015 KIA CEED ABS

Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Before entering vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
 Necessary inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
 Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5  Illuminated ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
 Ignition switch position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
 Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Engine START/STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9  Illuminated engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
 Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
 Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15  Auto stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
 Auto start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
 Condition of ISG system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
 ISG system deactivation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
 ISG system malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20  Manual transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
 Good driving practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Automatic transaxle/Double clutch transmission . . 5-23
 Automatic transaxle/Double clutch transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
 Good driving practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30 Active eco system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
 Active ECO operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
 Limitation of Active ECO operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33  Power brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
 Parking brake - Hand type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
 Electric parking brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
 Emergency braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
 Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
 Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
 Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
 Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
 Good braking practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Speed limit control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . . 5-59
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64  Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
 Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
 Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
 Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
 Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
 Driving in flooded areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
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Your vehicle may be equipped with the ISG system, which reduces fuel con-
sumption by automatically shutting down
the engine, when the vehicle is at a
standstill. (For example : red light, stop
sign and traffic jam)
The engine starts automatically as soon
as the starting conditions are met.
The ISG system is ON whenever the
engine is running.
✽✽NOTICE
When the engine automatically starts by
the ISG system, some warning lights
(ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking
brake warning light) may turn on for a
few seconds.
This happens because of low battery
voltage. It does not mean the system has
malfunctioned.
Auto stop
To stop the engine in idle stop mode
1. Decrease the vehicle speed to less than 5 km/h (3 mph).
2. Shift into N (Neutral) position.
3. Release the clutch pedal. The engine will stop and the green AUTO
STOP( ) indicator on the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
ISG (IDLE STOP AND GO) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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Emergency braking
If there is a problem with the brake pedal
while driving, emergency braking is pos-
sible by pulling up and holding the EPB
switch. Braking is possible only while you
are holding the EPB switch.
✽✽NOTICE
During emergency braking by the EPB,
the parking brake warning light will
illuminate to indicate that the system is
operating.
When the EPB (electric parking brake) does not release
If the EPB does not release normally, we
recommend that you take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer by loading the
vehicle on a flatbed tow truck and have
the system checked. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
WARNING
Do not operate the parking brake
while the vehicle is moving except
in an emergency situation.
CAUTION
If you continuously notice a noise or burning smell when the EPB is used for emergency braking, we recom-mend that the system be checkedby an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-
dents due to improper or danger-
ous 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 braking distance for vehicle
equipped with an anti-lock braking
system (or Electronic Stability
Control) may be longer than for
those without it in the following
road conditions.
During these conditions the vehicle should be driven at reducedspeeds:
 Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.
 With tire chains installed.
 On roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface height.
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The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to
lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-
lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the
wheels.
When you apply your brakes under con-
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding 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 situa-
tion warrants and allow the ABS to con-
trol the force being delivered to the
brakes.✽✽
NOTICE
A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the engine is start-
ed. These conditions are normal and
indicate that the anti-lock brake system
is functioning properly.
 Even with the anti-lock brake system, your vehicle still requires sufficient
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 pre-
vent accidents resulting from exces-
sive speeds.
 On loose or uneven road surfaces, operation of the anti-lock brake system
may result in a longer stopping dis-
tance than for vehicles equipped with a
conventional brake system.
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The safety features of an ABS (or
ESC) equipped vehicle should not
be tested by high speed driving or
cornering. This could endanger the
safety of yourself or others.
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✽✽NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the engine
may not run as smoothly and the ABS
warning light may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of the low
battery voltage. It does not mean your
ABS is malfunctioning.
 Do not pump your brakes!
 Have the battery recharged before driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
 If the ABS warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problemwith the ABS. In this case, howev- er, your regular brakes will worknormally.
 The ABS warning light will stay on for approximately 3 seconds afterthe ignition switch is ON. Duringthat time, the ABS will go throughself-diagnosis and the light will go off if everything is normal. If thelight stays on, you may have aproblem with your ABS. We recom-mend that you contact an author- ized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
 When you drive on a road having poor traction, such as an icy road,
and operate your brakes continu- ously, the ABS will be active con-tinuously and the ABS warninglight may illuminate. Pull your
vehicle over to a safe place andstop the engine.
 Restart the engine. If the ABS warning light is off, then your
ABS system is normal. Otherwise, you may have a prob-lem with the ABS. We recommend that you contact an authorized
Kia dealer.
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Indicator light
When ignition switch is turned to ON, the
indicator light illuminates, then goes off if
the ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever
ESC is operating or illuminates when
ESC fails to operate. ESC OFF indicator light comes on when
the ESC is turned off with the button.
ESC OFF usage
When driving
 ESC should be turned on for daily driv-
ing whenever possible.
 To turn ESC off while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
road surface.
✽✽ NOTICE
 When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is
turned off by pressing the ESC OFF
button for more than 3 seconds (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 operation.
■ESC indicator light
■ ESC OFF indicator light
CAUTION
Driving with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the ESC system tomalfunction. When replacing tires,
make sure they are the same size as your original tires.
WARNING
The Electronic Stability Control sys-
tem is only a driving aid; use pre-
cautions 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 blinking, or
when the road surface is slippery.
WARNING
Never press the ESC OFF button while ESC is operating (ESC indica-
tor light blinks). If ESC is turned off while ESC is
operating, the vehicle may slip out
of control.
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Hill-start assist control (HAC) (if equipped)
A vehicle has the tendency to slip back
on a steep hill when it starts to go after
stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control
(HAC) prevents the vehicle from slipping
back by operating the brakes automati-
cally for about 1~2 seconds. The brakes
are released when the accelerator pedal
is depressed or after about 1~2 seconds.
✽✽
NOTICE
 The HAC does not operate when the transaxle shift lever is in the P (Park)
or N (Neutral) position.
 The HAC activates even though the ESC is off but it does not activate
when the ESC has malfunctioned.
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) The Emergency Stop Signal system
alerts the driver behind by blinking the
stop light when the vehicle is braked rap-
idly and severely.
The system is activated when:
 The vehicle suddenly stops (vehiclespeed is over 55km/h and the vehicle
deceleration at greater than 7 m/s 2
)
 The ABS is activating
When the vehicle speed is under 40 km/h
and the ABS deactivates or the sudden
stop situation is over, the stop light blink-
ing will stop. Instead, the hazard warning
flasher will turn on automatically.
The hazard warning flasher will turn off
when vehicle speed is over 10km/h after
the vehicle has stopped. Also, it will turn
off when the vehicle is driven at low
speed for some time. You can turn it off
manually by pushing the hazard warning
flasher switch.
WARNING
The HAC is activated only for about
1~2 seconds, so when the vehicle
is starting off always depress theaccelerator pedal.
CAUTION
The Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) system will not work if the hazard
warning flasher is already on.
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Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, followthese suggestions:
 Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-
tance for braking.
 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 isstopped.
 If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
 Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the drive
wheels to provide traction when stalled
in ice, snow, or mud. Rocking the vehicle
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 1 (First) and
R (Reverse) in vehicles equipped with a
manual transaxle or R (Reverse) and any
forward gear in vehicles equipped with
an automatic transaxle. 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
possible damage to the transaxle.
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
WARNING
- Downshifting
Downshifting with an automatic
transaxle, while driving on slipperysurfaces can cause an accident.
The sudden change in tire speed
could cause the tires to skid. Be
careful when downshifting on slip-
pery surfaces.
WARNING - ABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
CAUTION
Prolonged rocking may cause engine over-heating, transaxle dam-age or failure, and tire damage.
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