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Electronic StabilityControl (ESC) OFFIndicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/ Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When you deactivate the ESC sys- tem by pressing the ESC OFF but-
ton.
❈ For more details, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”
in chapter 5.
AUTO HOLD Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
[White] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.
[Green] When you stop the vehicle completely by depressing the
brake pedal with the auto hold sys-
tem activated.
[Yellow] When there is a malfunc- tion with the auto hold system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
Premium dealer.
❈ For more details, refer to “Auto
Hold” in chapter 5.
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
[Green] When you activate the lane departure warning system by
pressing the LDWS button.
[Yellow] When there is a malfunc- tion with the lane departure warn-
ing system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
Premium dealer.
❈ For more details, refer to “Lane
Departure Warning System
(LDWS)” in chapter 5.
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Non-operational conditions of
parking assist system
Parking assist system may notoperate normally when:
1.Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally when mois-
ture melts.)
2.Sensor is covered with foreign mat- ter, such as snow or water, or the
sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3.Sensor is stained with foreign mat- ter such as snow or water.
(Sensing range will return to nor-
mal when removed.)
4.The parking assist button is off.
There is a possibility of parking assist system malfunction when:
1.Driving on uneven road surfaces such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
2.Objects generating excessive noise such as vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes
can interfere with the sensor.
3.Heavy rain or water spray.
4.Wireless transmitters or mobile phones present near the sensor.
5.Sensor is covered with snow.
Detecting range may decrease when:
1.Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.
2.Undetectable objects smaller than 1 m (39 in) and narrower than
14 cm (5.5 in) in diameter.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1.Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2.Objects, which tend to absorb sen- sor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
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Daytime running light
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especial-
ly helpful after dawn and before sun-
set.
The DRL system turns OFF when:
1. The headlights(Front position lamp,Low beam, High beam) are ON.
2. The parking brake is applied.
3. Engine stops.
4. The front fog light is ON.
Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and
a Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Auto light position
(3) Parking light position
(4) Headlight position
Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the park-
ing light position, the tail and license
lights will turn ON.
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Driving your vehicle
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Driving your vehicle
5
Driving your vehicle
Before driving......................................................5-4
..........................................5-4
.........................................................5-4
Engine START/STOP button...............................5-6
..............5-6
...................5-6
Starting the engine .............................................5-9
......................5-9
Automatic transmission (shift by cable) ...................5-11
.........................5-11
..........................................5-15
Automatic transmission (shift by wire) ..............5-16
.........................5-16
..........................................5-26
Brake system ....................................................5-27
......................................................5-28
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.........................................5-47
Automous emergency Braking(AEB) ..................5-49
..........................................................5-49
....................................................5-51 .....................................5-52
Drive mode integrated control system ..............5-54
.................................5-54
..............................................5-55
...............5-55
............................5-58
Cruise control system .......................................5-62
.............................................5-63
...................................5-63
....................5-64
............................5-64
the cruise control on ...........................................5-64
........................................5-65
approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) ........................5-65
.........................................5-66
Advanced Smart Cruise Control System ..........5-67
...........................................5-68
...........5-72
.........................5-76
......................................5-76
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)........5-82
.................................................5-84
.......................5-84
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(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.
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 Engine Start/Stop
button is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
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 hand held devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.
WARNING
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Illuminated ENGINE
START/STOP button
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 after the door is closed.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
To turn off the engine (START/STOP
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), 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 button will
not change to the OFF position but to
the ACC position.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 by press-
ing the ENGINE START/STOP button
with the shift lever in the N (Neutral)
position.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
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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.
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) position. For your safety,
start the engine with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position.
If you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button without depressing the
brake pedal, the engine will not start
and the button will change as follows:
OFF ➔ ACC ➔ON ➔OFF
OrangeRedNot illuminated
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Driving your vehicle
If you leave the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON posi-
tion for a long time, the battery will
discharge.
Starting vehicle
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.
WARNING
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 precautions are
not taken.
WARNING
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