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Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if
you don’t cancel the VSM operation
by pressing the ESC OFF button. It
indicates that a malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the
Electric Power Steering system or
VSM system. If the ESC indicator
light ( ) or EPS warning light
remains on, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• The VSM is designed to function
above approximately 22 km/h (13
mph) on curves.
• The VSM is designed to function above approximately 10 km/h (6
mph) when a vehicle is braking on
a split-mu surface. A split-mu sur-
face is made of two surfaces which
have different friction forces.
The Vehicle Stability Management
system is not a substitute for safe
driving practices but a supplemen-
tary function only. It is the respon-
sibility of the driver to always check
the speed and the distance to the
vehicle ahead. Always hold the
steering wheel firmly while driving.
Your vehicle is designed to activate according to the driver’s intention,
even with installed VSM. Always fol-
low all the normal precautions for
driving at safe speeds for the condi-
tions – including driving in clement
weather and on a slippery road.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
For maximum protection, always
wear your seat belt. No system, no
matter how advanced, can compen-
sate for all driver error and/or driv-
ing conditions. Always drive respon-
sibly.
Hill-start assist control (HAC)
A vehicle has the tendency to roll
back on a steep hill when it starts to
go after stopping. The Hill-start
Assist Control (HAC) prevents the
vehicle from rolling back by applying
the brakes automatically for about 2
seconds. The brakes are released
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed or after about 2 seconds.
The HAC is activated only for about 2
seconds, so when the vehicle is
starting off always depress the accel-
erator pedal.
WARNING- Maintaining
Brake Pressure on Incline
HAC does not replace the need
to apply brakes while stopped on
an incline. While stopped, make
sure you maintain brake pres-
sure sufficient to prevent your
vehicle from rolling backward
and causing an accident. Don’t
release the brake pedal until you
are ready to accelerate forward.
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Emergency braking (3rdwarning)
The warning message appears onthe LCD display with the warning
alarms.
The AEB controls the brakes with- in certain limit to release shock
from the collision.
The AEB controls the maximum
brakes just before the collision.
Brake operation
In an urgent situation, the brakingsystem enters into the ready status
for prompt reaction against the dri-
ver’s depressing the brake pedal.
The AEB provides additional brak- ing power for optimum braking per-
formance, when the driver
depresses the brake pedal.
The braking control is automatical- ly deactivated, when the driver
sharply depresses the brake pedal,
or when the driver abruptly turns
the steering wheel.
The braking control is automatical- ly canceled, when risk factors dis-
appear.
The driver should always exercise
caution when operating the vehicle,
even though there is no warning
message or warning alarm.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The AEB operates in accordance
with the risk levels, such as the dis-
tance from the vehicle/passer-by in
front, the speed of the vehicle/pass-
er-by in front, and the driver's vehi-
cle operation. OJF055078L
WARNING
The AEB cannot avoid all colli-
sions. The AEB might not com-
pletely stop the vehicle before
collision, due to ambient weath-
er and road conditions. The
driver has the responsibility to
drive safely and control the
vehicle.
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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 placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speed. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy 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
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.
WARNING - Engine off
during 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 running. In addition,
turning off the ignition while
driving could engage the steer-
ing wheel lock resulting in loss
of vehicle steering. Keep the
engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for an engine
braking effect.
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Maintenance
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
WASHER15AMultifunction Switch (Wiper Low & Washer Switch)
MODULE 810AA/C Control Module, Driver/Passenger Door Module
CLUSTER10AInstrument Cluster (IG1)
MULTI MEDIA15AAudio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Keyboard
HEATED
STEERING15ABCM (Steering Wheel Heated)
MODULE 110AConsole Switch, Key Solenoid, Driver/Passenger Door Module
DR LOCK20ADoor Lock Relay, Door Unlock Relay
SMART KEY15ASmart Key Control Module
A/BAG IND10AInstrument Cluster (Air Bag IND. Power)
TRUNK10ATrunk Lid Relay, Fuel Filler & Trunk Open Switch, Trunk Lid Motor, ICM Relay Box (Fuel Filler Open Relay)
SUNROOF 220ASunroof Control Unit (Roller)
MEMORY 110AInstrument Cluster, A/C Control Module, Data Link Connector, BCM, Wireless Charger, Driver IMS Module,
Rain Sensor, ICM Relay Box (Outside Mirror Folding/Unfolding Mirror Relay), Security Indicator, Auto Light
& Photo Sensor, Driver/Passenger Door Module, Electro Chromic Mirror
S/HEATER RR25ARear Seat Warmer Control Module
SUNROOF 120ASunroof Control Unit (Glass)
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Index
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-21Care of seat belts ........................................................3-31
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-27
Seat belt precautions ..................................................3-29
Seat belt restraint system ............................................3-21
Smart key ......................................................................4-\
12 Battery replacement ....................................................4-15
Loss of the smart key ..................................................4-14
Record your key number ............................................4-12
Smart key function ......................................................4-12
Smart key immobilizer system ..................................4-16
Smart key precautions ................................................4-15
Smart trunk ....................................................................4-27\
Special driving conditions ............................................6-99 Driving at night ........................................................6-100
Driving in flooded areas ..........................................6-102
Driving in the rain ....................................................6-101
Driving off-road ........................................................6-102
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................6-99
Highway driving ......................................................6-102
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................6-99
Smooth cornering ......................................................6-100
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-47 Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................4-47
Heated steering wheel ................................................4-49
Horn ........................................................................\
....4-50
Tilt and telescopic steering ........................................4-48 Storage compartments ................................................4-145
Center console storage ..............................................4-145
Glove box ..................................................................4-145
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-146
Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-18 Armed stage ................................................................4-18
Disarmed stage ............................................................4-19
Theft-alarm stage ........................................................4-19
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......................7-8 Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................7-12
Check tire pressure.....................................................\
...7-8
Low tire pressure position telltale ..............................7-10
Low tire pressure telltale ............................................7-10
Tire specification and pressure label ............................9-10
Tires and wheels ............................................................8-46 All season tires ............................................................8-58
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................8-47
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................8-59
Radial-ply tires ............................................................8-58
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................8-46
Snow tires....................................................................8-58\
Summer tires ..............................................................8-58
Tire care ......................................................................8-\
46
Tire maintenance ........................................................8-51
Tire pressure................................................................8-47
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