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Features of your vehicle
Fading - As your car moves away fromthe radio station, the signal will weaken
and sound will begin to fade. When this
occurs, we suggest that you selectanother stronger station.
Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the trans-
mitter and your radio can disturb the
signal causing static or fluttering nois-
es to occur. Reducing the treble level
may lessen this effect until the distur-
bance clears. Station Swapping - As a FM signal
weakens, another more powerful sig-
nal near the same frequency may
begin to play. This is because your
radio is designed to lock onto the clear-
est signal. If this occurs, select anotherstation with a stronger signal.
Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signals being received from several directions
can cause distortion or fluttering. This
can be caused by a direct and reflect-
ed signal from the same station, or by
signals from two stations with close
frequencies. If this occurs, selectanother station until the condition haspassed.
Using a mobile phone or a two-wayradio
When a mobile phone is used inside the
vehicle, noise may be produced from the
audio equipment. This does not meanthat something is wrong with the audio
equipment. In such a case, use the
mobile phone at a place as far as possi-
ble from the audio equipment.
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CAUTION
When using a communication sys-
tem such a mobile phone or a radio set inside the vehicle, a separateexternal antenna must be fitted.
When a mobile phone or a radio setis used with an internal antenna alone, it may interfere with the vehi-cle's electrical system and adverse-
ly affect safe operation of the vehi- cle.
WARNING
Don't use a mobile phone when you
are driving. You must stop at a safe
place to use a mobile phone.
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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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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tyres.
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 sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls 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 light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe-
cially children, before putting a vehi-
cle into “D (Drive)” or “R (Reverse)”.
WARNING
Driving whilst distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that
may lead to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. The dri-
ver’s primary responsibility is in
the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle, and use of any handheld
devices, other equipment, or vehi-
cle systems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehicle
or which are not permissible by law
should never be used during oper-
ation of the vehicle.
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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition switch
is not in the ON position. The light will go
off immediately when the ignition switch
is turned on or go off after about 30 sec-onds when the door is closed.KEY POSITIONS
WARNING
- Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgement.Driving whilst under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the vehicle with the engine on, be careful not to depress the accel-
erator pedal for a long period of
time. It may overheat the engine
or exhaust system and cause fire.
When you make a sudden stop or turn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the
floor and it could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident.
Keep all things in the vehicle
safely stored.
If you do not focus on driving, it may cause an accident. Be care-
ful when operating what may dis-
turb driving such as audio or
heater. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always drive safely.
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Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key towardthe LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
✽✽
NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key whilst turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
ON
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 key to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in thisposition.
WARNING - Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC whilst the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss of
directional control and braking
function, which could cause anaccident.
The anti-theft steering column lock (if equipped) is not a substitute for
the parking brake. Before leaving
the driver’s seat, always make sure
the shift lever is engaged in 1 st
gear
for the manual transaxle or P (Park)
for the automatic transaxle, set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occur ifthese precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel whilst the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of yourhand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move whilst driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci-dent.
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Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated
before starting the engine and then have
to be warmed up before starting to drive.
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
whilst turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - 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.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion to pre-heat the engine. Then the
glow indicator light will illuminate.
4. If the glow indicator light goes out, turn the ignition switch to the START posi-tion and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
✽✽
NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after the preheating is complet-
ed, turn the ignition key once more to
the LOCK position for 10 seconds, and
then to the ON position, in order to pre-
heat again.
Starting and stopping the engine for tur-
bocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrication isensured in the turbocharger unit.
2. After high speed or extended driving, requiring a heavy engine load, run theengine 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.
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Glow indicator light
CAUTION
Do not turn off the engine immedi-
ately after it has been subjected toa heavy load. Doing so may cause severe damage to the engine or
turbo charger unit.
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ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
Illuminated engine start/stop but- ton
Whenever the front door is opened, the
engine start/stop button will illuminate for
your convenience. The light will go offafter about 30 seconds when the door is
closed. It will also go off immediately
when the theft-alarm system is armed. Engine start/stop button position
OFF
With manual transaxle
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi-
tion) or vehicle power (ON position), stop
the vehicle then press the engine
start/stop button.
With automatic transaxle/DCT*
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi-
tion) or vehicle power (ON position),
press the engine start/stop button with
the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
When you press the engine start/stop
button without the shift lever in the P
(Park) position, the engine start/stop but-ton will not change to the OFF position
but to the ACC position.
* DCT: Double clutch transmissionVehicles equipped with anti-theft steering
column lock
The steering wheel locks when the
engine start/stop button is in the OFF
position to protect you against theft.
It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked prop-
erly when you open the driver's door, the
warning chime will sound. Try locking the
steering wheel again. If the problem is
not solved, we recommend that the sys-
tem be checked by an authorised Kia
dealer.
In addition, if the engine start/stop button
is in the OFF position after the driver's
door is opened, the steering wheel will
not lock and the warning chime will
sound. In such a situation, close the door.
Then the steering wheel will lock and the
warning chime will stop.
✽✽
NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the engine start/stop button
will not work. Press the engine
start/stop button whilst turning the
steering wheel right and left to release
the tension.
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ACC(Accessory)
With manual transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button when
the button is in the OFF position withoutdepressing the clutch pedal.
With automatic transaxle/DCT
Press the engine start/stop button whilst it is in the OFF position without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks (if equipped
with anti-theft steering column lock) and
electrical accessories are operational.
If the engine start/stop button is in the
ACC position for more than 1 hour, the
button is turned off automatically to pre-
vent battery discharge.
ON
With manual transaxle
Press the engine start/stop button when
the button is in the ACC position withoutdepressing the clutch pedal.
With automatic transaxle/DCT
Press the engine start/stop button whilst
it is in the ACC position without depress-
ing 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.
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the engine
(START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON),
only when the vehicle is not inmotion. In an emergency situation whilst the vehicle is in motion, you areable to turn the engine off and to the
ACC position by pressing the engine start/stop button for more than 2 sec-onds or 3 times successively within 3
seconds. If the vehicle is still moving,you can restart the engine without depressing the brake pedal by press-ing the engine start/stop button with
the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-tion.
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