2016 KIA Rondo Power steering

Features of your vehicle
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PHONE
Before using the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology phone features

Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology phone, you must first
pair and connect the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology mobile phone.
connected, it is not possible to
enter Phone mode. Once a phone
is paired or connected, the guid-
ance screen will be displayed.
tion (IGN/ACC ON), the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone will be
automatically connected. Even if
you are outside, the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone will be
automatically connected once you
are in the vicinity of the vehicle. If
you do not want automatic
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
phone connection, set the
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
power to OFF
Making a call using the
Steering-wheel mount controls
(1) MUTE button : Mute the micro-
phone during a call.
(2) VOLUME button : Raises or low- ers speaker volume.
(3) button : Activates voice recog- nition.
(4) button : Places and transfers calls.
(5) button : Ends calls or cancels functions.
➀
Shortly press (under 0.8 seconds)
the key on the steering
remote controller.
\b The call history list will be dis-
played on the screen.
➂ Press the key again to con-
nect a call to the selected number.
number
➀ Press and hold (over 0.8 seconds)
the key on the steering
remote controller.
\b The most recently called number
is redialed.

Driving your vehicle
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Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted
brakes that adjust automatically
through normal usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a
stalled engine or some other reason,
you can still stop your vehicle by
applying greater force to the brake
pedal than you normally would. The
stopping distance, however, will be
longer.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially
depleted each time the brake pedal
is applied. Do not pump the brake
pedal when the power assist has
been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when
necessary to maintain steering con-
trol on slippery surfaces.
BRAKE SYSTEM
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Wet brakes may impair the
vehicle’s ability to safely slow
down; the vehicle may also
pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Applying
the brakes lightly will indicate
whether they have been affect-
ed in this way. Always test your
brakes in this fashion after
driving through deep water. To
dry the brakes, apply them
lightly while maintaining a safe
forward speed until brake per-
formance returns to normal.
Always, confirm the position of the brake and accelerator
pedal before driving. If you
don’t check the position of the
accelerator and brake pedal
before driving, you may
depress the accelerator
instead of the brake pedal. It
may cause a serious accident.WARNING - Brakes
Do not drive with your footresting on the brake pedal.
This will create abnormal high
brake temperatures, exces-
sive brake lining and pad
wear, and increased stopping
distances.
When descending a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear
and avoid continuous applica-
tion of the brakes. Continuous
brake application will cause
the brakes to overheat and
could result in a temporary
loss of braking performance.
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Driving your vehicle
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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.
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NOTICE
• The VSM is designed to function
above approximately 15 km/h (9
mph) on curves.
• The VSM is designed to function above approximately 30 km/h (18
mph) when a vehicle is braking on
a split-mu road. The split-mu road
is made of surfaces which have dif-
ferent friction forces.
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
1.5 seconds. The brakes are
released when the accelerator pedal
is depressed or after about 1.5 sec-
onds.WARNING
The Vehicle Stability
Management system is not a
substitute for safe driving
practices but a supplemen-
tary function only. It is the
responsibility of the driver to
always check the speed and
the distance to the vehicle
ahead. Always hold the steer-
ing wheel firmly while driving.
Your vehicle is designed to activate according to the dri-
ver’s intention, even with
installed VSM. Always follow
all the normal precautions for
driving at safe speeds for the
conditions – including driving
in clement weather and on a
slippery road.
Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes may cause the
VSM system to malfunction.
When replacing tires, make
sure they are the same size as
your original tires.

Driving your 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. Instead,
keep the engine on and down-
shift to an appropriate gear for
engine braking effect. In addi-
tion, turning off the ignition
while driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in
loss of vehicle steering which
could cause serious injury or
death.

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What to do in an emergency
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service.If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Do not use the towing hooks to pull
a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently. Before emergency towing, check
that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily with even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a verti-
cal angle. Always pull straight
ahead.
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CAUTION
Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks fortowing may damage the bodyof your vehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for usein towing vehicles. Securelyfasten the cable or chain tothe towing hook provided.

What to do in an emergency
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Use a towing strap less than 5 m
(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during tow-
ing.
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC sothe steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.
If the car is being towed with all four
wheels on the ground, it can be
towed only from the front. Be sure
that the transmission is in neutral. Be
sure the steering is unlocked by plac-
ing the ignition switch in the ACC
position. A driver must be in the
towed vehicle to operate the steering
and brakes.WARNING
Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress
on the emergency towing
hook and towing cable or
chain. The hook and towing
cable or chain may break and
cause serious injury or dam-
age.
If the disabled vehicle is unable to be moved, do not
forcibly continue the towing.
We recommend that you con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer
or a commercial tow truck
service for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle during towing.
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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks, and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

Index
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A/V Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
68
Active ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54\
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Air bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 3-49Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Inflation and non-inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73
Occupant Detection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38\
Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
Airconditioning system Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-174
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-76 Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-76
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-156 Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-174
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-174
Steering wheel audio control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-175
Auto defogging system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Auto light position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Paddle shifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Shift lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Sports mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Aux, USB and iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-164
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 7-43
Battery replacement (folding key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Battery replacement (smart key). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Battery saver function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-104
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-158
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Electric parking brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
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