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•Always check the surroundingareas near your vehicle for people,especially children, before shiftinga vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Re‐verse).
•Before leaving the driver’s seat, al‐ways make sure the shift lever isin the P (Park) position; then setthe parking brake fully and shutthe engine off. Unexpected andsudden vehicle movement can oc‐cur if these precautions are notfollowed in the order identified.
•Do not use the engine brake (shift‐ing from a high gear to lower gear)rapidly on slippery roads.The vehicle may slip causing an ac‐cident.
CAUTION
•To avoid damage to your trans‐axle, do not accelerate the enginein R (Reverse) or any forward gearposition with the brakes on.
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•When stopped on an uphill grades,do not hold the vehicle stationarywith engine power. Use the brakepedal or the parking brake.
•Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P(Park) into D (Drive), or R (Reverse)when the engine is above idlespeed.
Transaxle ranges
The indicator lights in the instrument
cluster displays the shift lever position when the engine start/stop button
switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks the transaxle and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.
To shift from P (Park), you must de‐
press firmly on the brake pedal and make sure your foot is off the acceler‐
ator pedal.
If you have done all of the above andstill cannot shift the lever out of P(Park), see L

NOTICE
•In manual mode, the driver must
execute upshifts in accordance
with road conditions, taking care
to keep the engine speed below
the red zone.
•In manual mode, only the 6 for‐
ward gears can be selected. To re‐
verse or park the vehicle, move
the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
or P (Park) position as required.
•In manual mode, downshifts are
made automatically when the ve‐
hicle slows down. When the vehicle
stops, 1st gear is automatically
selected.
•In manual mode, when the engine
rpm approaches the red zone shift
points are varied to upshift auto‐
matically.
•To maintain the required levels of
vehicle performance and safety,
the system may not execute cer‐
tain gearshifts when the shift lev‐
er is operated.
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•When driving on a slippery road,
push the shift lever forward into
the + (up) position. This causes the
transaxle to shift into the 2nd
gear which is better for appropri‐
ate driving on a slippery road.
Push the shift lever to the -
(down) side to shift back to the
1st gear.
Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic trans‐
axle has a shift lock system which pre‐ vents shifting the transaxle from P
(Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) in‐ to R (Reverse): 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the hybrid system or turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever. If the brake pedal is repeatedly de‐
pressed and released with the shift lev‐
er in the P (Park) position, a chattering noise & vibration near the shift lever
may be heard. This is a normal condi‐
tion.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake pedalbefore and while shifting out of theP (Park) position into another posi‐tion to avoid inadvertent motion ofthe vehicle which could injure per‐sons in or around the vehicle.
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Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse) position with the brake pedal de‐
pressed, continue depressing the brake,
then do the following: 1. Place the engine start/stop button switch in the LOCK/OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Carefully remove the cap (1) cover‐ ing the shift-lock release access
hole.
4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw‐ driver) into the access hole andpress down on the tool.
5. Move the shift lever.
6. Remove the tool from the shift- lock override access hole then in‐
stall the cap.
7. We recommend that the system be inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Good driving practices
• Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other po‐
sition with the accelerator pedal de‐ pressed. • Never move the shift lever into P
(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
• Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
• Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This may beextremely hazardous. Always leave
the vehicle in gear when moving.
• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunc‐
tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down and shift to a lower gear. When you do this,
engine braking will help slow down
the vehicle.
• Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear maynot be engaged.
• Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transaxle in P
(Park) to keep the vehicle from mov‐
ing. • Exercise extreme caution when driv‐
ing on a slippery surface. Be especial‐ly careful when braking, accelerating
or shifting gears. On a slippery sur‐
face, an abrupt change in vehicle
speed can cause the drive wheels to
lose traction and the vehicle to go out of control.
• Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly de‐
pressing and releasing the accelera‐
tor pedal.
WARNING
•Always buckle-up! In a collision, anunbelted occupant is significantlymore likely to be seriously injuredor killed than a properly belted oc‐cupant.
•Avoid high speeds when corneringor turning.
•Do not make quick steering wheelmovements, such as sharp lanechanges or fast, sharp turns.
•The risk of rollover is greatly in‐creased if you lose control of yourvehicle at highway speeds.
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-The vehicle is standing on a
steep slope
-The vehicle moved several
times
In these cases, the brake warning
light comes on, the AUTO HOLD in‐
dicator changes from green to
white, and a warning sounds and a
message will appear to inform you
that EPB has been automatically
engaged. Before driving off again,
press foot brake pedal, check the
surrounding area near your vehicle
and release parking brake manual‐
ly with the EPB switch.
•If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights
up yellow, the Auto Hold is not
working properly. We recommend
that you contact an authorized Kia
dealer.
•While operating Auto Hold, you
may hear mechanical noise. How‐
ever, it is normal operation noise.
WARNING
•Press the accelerator pedal slowlywhen you start the vehicle.
•For your safety, cancel the AutoHold when you drive downhill orback up the vehicle or park the ve‐hicle.
CAUTION
If there is a malfunction with thedriver’s door, engine hood open de‐tection system, the Auto Hold maynot work properly.We recommend that you contact anauthorized Kia dealer.
Warning messages
Parking brake automatically locked
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Hold, a warning will sound and a mes‐ sage will appear.
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
WARNING
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci‐dents due to improper or dangerousdriving maneuvers. Even though ve‐hicle control is improved duringemergency braking, always maintaina safe distance between you and ob‐jects ahead. Vehicle speeds shouldalways be reduced during extremeroad conditions.The braking distance for vehicleequipped with an anti-lock brakingsystem (or Electronic Stability Con‐trol) may be longer than for thosewithout it in the following road con‐ditions.During these conditions the vehicleshould be driven at reduced speeds:•Rough, gravel or snow-coveredroads.
•With tire chains installed.
•On roads where the road surface ispitted or has different surfaceheight.
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The safety features of an ABS (orESC) equipped vehicle should not betested by high speed driving or cor‐nering. This could endanger thesafety of yourself or others.
The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to lock, the ABS system repeatedly
modulates the hydraulic brake pressure
to the wheels.
When you apply your brakes under conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear a L

Electronic stability control (ESC)
(if equipped)
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The electronic stability control (ESC)
system is designed to stabilize the ve‐ hicle during cornering maneuvers. ESC
checks where you are steering and
where the vehicle is actually going. ESC applies the brakes at individual wheels
and intervenes with engine manage‐
ment system to stabilize the vehicle.
WARNING
Never drive too fast for the roadconditions or too quickly when cor‐nering. Electronic stability control(ESC) will not prevent accidents. Ex‐cessive speed in turns, abrupt ma‐neuvers and hydroplaning on wetsurfaces can still result in serious ac‐cidents. Only a safe and attentivedriver can prevent accidents byavoiding maneuvers that cause thevehicle to lose traction. Even withESC installed, always follow all thenormal precautions for driving - in‐cluding driving at safe speed for theconditions.
The electronic stability control (ESC)
system is an electronic system de‐ signed to help the driver maintain vehi‐
cle control under adverse conditions. It
is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road
conditions and driver steering input can
all affect whether ESC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. It is still
your responsibility to drive and corner
at reasonable speed and to leave a suf‐ ficient margin of safety. When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear a L

• Do not coast down hills with the vehi‐cle out of gear. This is extremely haz‐
ardous. Keep the vehicle in gear at all times, use the brakes to slow down,
then shift to a lower gear so that en‐
gine braking will help you maintain a
safe speed.
• Do not "ride" the brake pedal. Resting your foot on the brake pedal whiledriving can be dangerous because it
can result in the brakes overheating
and losing their effectiveness. It also
increases the wear of the brake com‐
ponents.
• If a tire goes flat while you are driv‐ ing, apply the brakes gently and keep
the vehicle pointed straight ahead
while you slow down. When you are
moving slowly enough for it to be safe to do so, pull off the road and
stop in a safe place.
• If your vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Transaxle / Dual clutch
transmission, do not let your vehicle
creep forward. To avoid creeping for‐
ward, keep your foot firmly on the
brake pedal when the vehicle is stop‐
ped. • Be cautious when parking on a hill.
Firmly engage the parking brake and
place the shift lever in P (automatic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear
(manual transaxle). If your vehicle is
facing downhill, turn the front wheels
into the curb to help keep the vehicle from rolling. If your vehicle is facing
uphill, turn the front wheels away
from the curb to help keep the vehi‐
cle from rolling. If there is no curb or
if it is required by other conditions to keep the vehicle from rolling, block
the wheels.
• Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged posi‐
tion. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk that the parking brake
may freeze, apply it only temporarily while you put the shift lever in P (Au‐
tomatic Transaxle / Dual clutch trans‐
mission) or in first or reverse gear
(manual transaxle) and block the rear
wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake. • Do not hold the vehicle on the up‐
grade with the accelerator pedal. This
can cause the transaxle to overheat.
Always use the brake pedal or park‐
ing brake.
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Advanced smart cruise control will
be temporarily canceled when:
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Cancelled manually
The advanced smart cruise control is
temporarily canceled when the brake pedal is depressed or the CANCEL but‐
ton is pressed. The speed and vehicle to
vehicle distance indicator on the cluster is disappeared and the CRUISE indicator
is illuminated continuously.
Cancelled automatically
• The driver's door is opened.
• The shift lever is shifted to N (Neu‐ tral), R (Reverse) or P (Parking). • The EPB (electronic parking brake) is
applied.
• The vehicle speed is over 190 km/h (120 mph).
• The ESC, ABS or TCS is operating.
• The ESC is turned off.
• The sensor or the cover is dirty or blocked with foreign matter.
• When the vehicle is stopped for over 5 minutes.
• The driver starts driving by pushing the lever up (RES +) or down (SET -)
or depressing the accelerator pedal approximately 3 seconds after the
vehicle is stopped by the advanced
smart cruise control system with no
other vehicle ahead or a vehicle stop‐
ped far away in front.
• The accelerator pedal is continuously depressed for a long time.
• The engine RPM is in dangerous range.
• The SCC system has malfunctioned.
Each of these actions will cancel the
advanced smart cruise control opera‐
tion. (the set speed and vehicle to vehi‐
cle distance on the LCD display will go
off.) In a condition the advanced smart
cruise control is cancelled automatical‐
ly, the advanced smart cruise control
will not resume even though the RES+ or SET- lever is moved. Also, the EPB
(electronic parking brake) will be ap‐
plied when the vehicle is stopped. • When activating the ISG mode.
• When activating the AEB (Autono‐ mous Emergency Braking).
CAUTION
If the advanced smart cruise controlis cancelled by other than the rea‐sons mentioned, we recommendhave the system checked by an au‐thorized Kia dealer.
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