2018 KIA K900 belt

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Check PSB(if equipped)
This warning message illuminatesif there is a malfunction with the
Pre-active Seat Belt (PSB) system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized K900
Kia dealer.
❈ For more details, refer to "Seat
Belt" in chapter 3.
Check Smart Cruise Control
System (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the
advanced smart cruise control sys-
tem. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized K900
Kia dealer.
❈ For more details, refer to
"Advanced Smart Cruise Control
System" in chapter 5.
Check Active Air Flap System
(if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if any of following conditions
occurs.
- There is a malfunction with theactive air flap system.
- A foreign substance is stuck in the air flap.
- The air flap is frozen.
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Charging SystemWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/ Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical
charging system. If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the elec-
trical charging system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized K900
Kia dealer as soon as possible.
Engine Coolant
Temperature WarningLight
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine coolant tempera- ture is above 248°F (120°C). This
means that the engine is overheat-
ed and may be damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer
to “Overheating” in chapter 6.
When your vehicle is overheated, the color of the engine coolant
temperature symbol will change
(white → red). (for type B cluster)
Engine Overheating
Do not continue driving with the
engine overheated. Otherwise
engine may be damaged.
CAUTION
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Autonomous EmergencyBraking (AEB) Warninglight (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates :
When the AEB system is turned off.
When the radar or its cover is stained. Remove the stains with a
soft cloth.
When there is a malfunction with AEB. In this case, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized
K900 Kia dealer.
Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates
When there is a malfunction on thepre-active seat belt, low washer,
electronic control suspension, or
advanced smart cruise control. To
identify the details of the warning,
look at the LCD display.
Door Open Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When a door is not closed securely.
Trunk Open WarningLight
This warning light illuminates:
When the trunk is not closed securely.
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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
Check surrounding
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
putting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse).
WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
Depress the brake pedal.
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off. To release EPB (electric parking
brake) automatically:
Shift lever in P (Park)
With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Rear), N (Neutral) or D
(Drive).
Shift lever in N (Neutral) With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Rear) or D (Drive).
Automatic transaxle vehicle 1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, engine hood and trunk.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal while the shift lever is in R
(Rear), D (Drive) or M (Manual)
mode.
Make sure the brake warning light
goes off.✽ NOTICE
• For your safety, you can engage
the EPB even though the Engine
Start/Stop Button is in the OFF
position, but you cannot release it.
• For your safety, depress the brake pedal and release the parking
brake manually with the EPB
switch when you drive downhill or
when backing up the vehicle.
• If the parking brake warning light is still on even though the EPB has
been released, have the system
checked by an authorized K900
Kia dealer.
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EPB (electric parking brake) may be
automatically applied when:
The EPB is overheated
Requested by other systemsSystem warning
If you try to drive off depressing theaccelerator pedal with the EPB
applied, but doesn't release auto-
matically, a warning will sound and
a message will appear.
If the driver's seat belt is not fas- tened and the engine hood in [D]
gear or trunk in [R] gear is opened,
a warning will sound and a mes-
sage will appear.
If there is a problem with the vehi- cle, a warning may sound and a
message may appear. If the above situation occurs,
depress the brake pedal and release
EPB by pressing the EPB switch.
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AUTO HOLD (if equipped)
The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle
in a standstill even though the brake
pedal is not depressed after the driv-
er brings the vehicle to a complete
stop by depressing the brake pedal.
Set up
1.Depress the brake pedal and thenpress the Auto Hold button. The
white AUTO HOLD indicator will
come on and the system will be in
the standby position. The driver's door, engine hood and
trunk closed and the driver's seat
belt must be fastened before EPB
will work.
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✽NOTICE
• The Auto Hold does not operate
when:
- The driver's seat belt is unfas-tened and driver's door is
opened
- The engine hood is opened
- The trunk is opened
- The shift lever is in P (Park)
- The EPB is applied
• For your safety, the Auto Hold automatically switches to EPB in
such cases:
- The driver's seat belt is unfas-tened and driver's door is
opened
- The engine hood is opened
- The trunk is opened
- The vehicle is in a standstill for more than 10 minutes
- The vehicle is standing on a steep slope
- The vehicle moved several times (Continued)(Continued)
In these cases, the brake warning
light comes on, the AUTO HOLD
indicator 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 vehi-
cle and release parking brake
manually with the EPB switch.
• If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights up yellow, the Auto Hold is
not working properly. Take your
vehicle to an authorized K900 Kia
dealer and have the system
checked.
• While operating Auto Hold, you may hear mechanical noise.
However, it is normal operating
noise.
If there is a malfunction with the dri-
ver’s door, engine hood or trunk
open detection system, the Auto
Hold may not work properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
K900 Kia dealer and have the sys-
tem checked.
To reduce the risk of an acci-
dent, do not activate Auto Hold
while driving downhill, backing
up or parking your vehicle.
WARNING
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