2016 KIA CEED Owners Manual

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The second stage alarm will activate when:
1. The first stage alert is on
2. The turn signal is on to change a lane
When the second stage alert is activated,
a warning light will be blinking on the out-
side rearview mirror and an alarm willsound.
If you move the turn signal switch to ori-
gin position, the second stage alert will
be deactivated. - The second stage alarm can be deac-
tivated.
To activate the alarm: Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and select "BSD" on the LCD
display.
To deactivate the alarm: Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and deselect "BSD" on the LCD
display.Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside of the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean for
the system to work properly.
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CAUTION
The alarm function helps alert the
driver. Deactivate this function only
when it is necessary
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Warning message
The message will appear to notify the
driver if there are foreign substances on
the rear bumper or it is hot near the rear
bumper. The light on the switch and the
system will be turned off automatically.
Remove the foreign substance on the
rear bumper.
After the foreign substance is removed, if
you drive for approximately 10 minutes,
the system will work normally.
If the system does not work normally
even though the foreign substance is
removed, take your vehicle to an author-
ized Kia dealer and have the system
checked.It is possible to get the message with no
foreign substance on the rear bumper, for
example, when driving in sparse rural or
open area, such as desert, where there
is insufficient data for operation.
This message may also activate during
heavy rain or due to road spray.
In this case, the vehicle does not need
service.
If the system does not work properly, a
warning message will appear and the
light on the switch will turn off. The sys-
tem will turn off automatically.
We recommend you to have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
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RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
When your vehicle moves backwards
from a parking position, the sensor
detects approaching vehicles to the left
or right side direction and gives informa-
tion to the driver.Operating conditions
Select RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
in "User Settings" under "Driving Assist"
on the instrument cluster. The system
will turn on and stand by to be activated.
Select RCTA again, to turn the system off.
If the vehicle is turned off and on again, the RCTA system will return to
the state right before the vehicle was
turned off. Turn the RCTA system off
when not in use.
The system is operated when the vehi- cle speed is below 10km/h with the
shift lever in R (Reverse). The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
detection range is 0.5m~20m based on
side direction. If an approaching vehi-cle speed is 7 km/h~36 km/h in detec-
tion range, The warning is on.
However, the system sensing range is
different based on conditions. Always
pay attention to surrounding.
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Warning type
If an approaching vehicle detected bysensors, the warning is chime and the
warning light will blink on the outside
rearview mirror.
If the detected vehicle is out of detec- tion range, moving away in the oppo-
site direction or moving slow, the warn-ing is cancelled.
The system may not be operating properly due to other factors or circum-
stances, so always pay attention to
your surrounding.
❈ If the bumper on either side is blocked
by a barrier or vehicles, the system
sensing ability may be deteriorated.
WARNING
The warning light on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate
whenever a vehicle is detected at
the rear side by the system.
To avoid accidents, do not focus
only on the warning light and neg-
lect to see the surrounding of the
vehicle.
Drive safely even though the vehi- cle is equipped with a BSD (Blind
spot detection) system. Do not
solely rely on the system but check
for yourself before changing lanes.
The system may not alert the driver
in some conditions so always check
the surroundings while driving.CAUTION
The system may not work proper-
ly if the bumper has been replacedor if a repair work has been donenear the sensor.
The detection area differs accord- ing to the roads width. If the roadis narrow the system may detectother vehicles in the second next lane.
On the contrary, if the road is very wide the system may not detectother vehicles in the next lane.
The system might be turned off due to strong electromagneticwaves.
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Non-operating condition
Outside rearview mirror may not alert the
driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror housing is
damaged or covered with debris.
- The window is covered with debris.
- The windows are severely tinted. Driver's Attention
The driver must be cautious in the below
situations, because the system may not
detect other vehicles or objects in certain
circumstances.
- The vehicle drives on a curved road or
through a tollgate.
- The sensor is polluted with rain, snow, mud, etc.
- The rear bumper, in which the sensor is located, is covered or blocked with a
foreign matter such as a sticker, a
bumper guard, a bicycle stand, etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged, or the sensor is out of the original defaultposition.
- The vehicle height gets lower or higher due to heavy loading in a trunk,
abnormal tire pressure, etc.
- The vehicle drives in a bad weather such as heavy rain or snow.
- There is a fixed object near the vehicle, such as a guardrail.
- A big vehicle is near such as a bus or truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near. - If the vehicle has started at the same
time as the vehicle next to you and has
accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes at a very fast speed.
- While changing lanes.
- While going down or up a steep road where the height of the lane is different.
- When the other vehicle approaches very close.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- When the temperature of the rear bumper is high.
- When the sensors are blocked by other vehicles, walls or parking-lot pillars.
- When the detected vehicle also moves back, as your vehicle drives back.
- If there are small things like shopping cart and baby carriage.
- If there is low height vehicle like sport vehicle.
- When other vehicles are close to your vehicle.
- When the vehicle in the next lane moves two lanes away from you OR
when the vehicle two lanes away
moves to the next lane from you.
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ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
kilometers (miles) you can get from a
liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-
cle as economically as possible, use the
following driving suggestions to help
save money in both fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder- ate rate. Do not make "jack-rabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain
a steady cruising speed. Do not race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to the traffic so you do not have
to change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid
heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
essary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,
especially on the highway, is one of the
most effective ways to reduce fuel con-sumption. Do not "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
This can increase fuel consumption
and also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with your
foot resting on the brake pedal may
cause the brakes to overheat, which
reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at leastonce a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can
result from hitting curbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
ment causes faster tire wear and may
also result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condition.
For better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your vehi-cle in accordance with the mainte-
nance schedule. If you drive your vehi-
cle in severe conditions, more frequentmaintenance is required.
Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the vehicle. This
extra weight can result in increased
fuel consumption and also contributeto corrosion.
Travel lightly. Do not carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle. Weight reduces
fuel economy.
Do not let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (and not
in traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.
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Remember, your vehicle does not
require extended warm-up. After the
engine has started, allow the engine to
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
weather, however, give your engine a
slightly longer warm-up period.
Do not "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too
high a gear resulting engine bucking. If
this happens, shift to a lower gear.
Over-revving is racing the engine
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoid-
ed by shifting at the recommended
speeds.
Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air conditioning system is operat-
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
omy is reduced when you use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions. Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
dition is important both for economy and
safety. We recommend in general that the
vehicle be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING
- Engine off dur-
ing motion
Never turn the engine off to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steering and
power brakes will not function
properly without the engine run-
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
and downshift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect. In
addition, turning off the ignition
while driving could engage the
steering wheel lock (if equipped)
resulting in loss of vehicle steering
which could cause serious injuryor death.
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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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