2018 KIA PICANTO brake

HOOD
Openinþ the hood
1. çull the release lever to unlatch thehood. The hood should pop open
sliþhtly.
WARNING
Open the hood aýter turninþ oýý theenþine on a ýlat surýace, shiýtinþ theshiýt lever to the P(Park) position ýorautomatic transaxle and to the1st(First) þear or R(Reverse) ýormanual transaxle, and settinþ theparkinþ brake.
2. Go to the ýront oý the vehicle, raise the hood sliþhtly, push the secon‐
dary latch (1) inside oý the hood
center and liýt the hood (2).
3. çull the support rod ýrom the hood. 4. Hold the hood open with the sup‐
port rod.
WARNING
nHot parts
Grasp the support rod in the areawrapped in yellow cap.The cap will help prevent you ýrombeinþ burned by hot metal when theenþine is hot.

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Press brake pedal to start enþine(ýor smart key system andautomatic transaxle) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates iýthe Enþine Start/Stop Button
chanþes to the ACC position twice by
pressinþ the button repeatedly with‐
out depressinþ the brake pedal.
• It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the enþine.
Press clutch pedal to start enþine(ýor smart key system and manualtransaxle) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates iýthe Enþine Start/Stop Buttonchanþes to the ACC position twice by
pressinþ the button repeatedly with‐
out depressinþ the clutch pedal.
• It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the enþine.
Key not in vehicle (ýor smart keysystem) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates onthe cluster iý you open or close the
door when the Enþine Start/Stop button is in the ACC or æN position
and the smart key is not in the vehi‐
cle. Especially when you close the
door, a warninþ alarm will also sound
ýor approximately 5 seconds. • It means that you should always have
the smart key with you.
Key not detected (ýor smart keysystem) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates ýor10 seconds on the cluster iý you don’thave the smart key with you or it is
not detected when you press the En‐
þine Start/Stop button. In this case,
the immobilizer indicator liþht will blink ýor 10 seconds.
Press START button aþain (ýorsmart key system) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates iý you can not operate the EnþineStart/Stop Button when there is a
problem with the Enþine Start/Stop
Button system.
• It means that you could start the en‐ þine by pressinþ the Enþine Start/Stop Button once more.
• Iý the warninþ illuminates each time you press the Enþine Start/Stop But‐
ton, have the vehicle inspected by a
proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia deal‐ er/service partner.
Press START button with key (ýorsmart key system) (iý equipped)
• This warninþ messaþe illuminates iý you press the Enþine Start/Stop But‐ton while the warninþ messaþe L

WARNING
nParkinþ Brake & Brake FluidWarninþ Liþht
Drivinþ the vehicle with a warninþliþht ON is danþerous. Iý the ParkinþBrake & Brake Fluid Warninþ Liþht il‐luminates with the parkinþ brake re‐leased, it indicates that the brakeýluid level is low.In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐ted by a proýessional workshop. Kiarecommends to visit an authorizedKia dealer/service partner.
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warninþ liþht
This warninþ liþht illumi‐nates:
• ænce you set the iþnition switch or Enþine Start/Stop Button to the æN
position. - It illuminates ýor approximately 3 seconds and then þoes oýý.
• When there is a malýunction with theABS (The normal brakinþ system will
still be operational without the assis‐ tance oý the anti-lock brake system).
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Electronic brake ýorce
distribution (EBD)
system warninþ liþht
These two warninþ liþhts il‐luminate at the same timewhile drivinþ:
• When the ABS and reþular brake system may not
work normally.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐ ted by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
nElectronic Brake ýorce Distri‐bution (EBD) System Warninþ
Liþht
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When both ABS and Parkinþ Brake &Brake Fluid Warninþ Liþhts are on,the brake system will not work nor‐mally and you may experience anunexpected and danþerous situationdurinþ sudden brakinþ.In this case, avoid hiþh speed drivinþand abrupt brakinþ.Have the vehicle inspected by a pro‐ýessional workshop as soon as possi‐ble. Kia recommends to visit an au‐thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
nElectronic Brake ýorce Distri‐
bution (EBD) System Warninþ
Liþht
When the ABS Warninþ Liþht is on or
both ABS and çarkinþ Brake & Brake
Fluid Warninþ Liþhts are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripme‐
ter may not work. Also, the EçS
Warninþ Liþht may illuminate and
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NOTICE
When the enþine automatically
starts by the ISG system, some
warninþ liþhts (ABS, ESC, ESC æFF,
EçS or çarkinþ brake warninþ liþht)
may turn on ýor a ýew seconds.
This happens because oý the low
battery voltaþe. It does not mean
the system is malýunctioninþ.
Immobilizer Indicator
Liþht (Without Smart
Key)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates:
• When the vehicle detects the immo‐ bilizer in your key properly while the
iþnition switch is æN. - At this time, you can start the en‐ þine.
- The indicator liþht þoes oýý aýter startinþ the enþine.
This indicator liþht blinks:
• When there is a malýunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Immobilizer Indicator
Liþht (With Smart Key)
This indicator liþht illumi‐nates ýor up to 30 seconds:
• When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly while the
Enþine Start/Stop Button is ACC or
æN. - At this time, you can start the en‐ þine.
- The indicator liþht þoes oýý aýter startinþ the enþine.
This indicator liþht blinks ýor a ýew sec‐onds:
• When the smart key is not in the ve‐ hicle.
- At this time, you can not start the enþine.
This indicator liþht illuminates ýor2 seconds and þoes oýý:
• When the vehicle can not detect the smart key which is in the vehiclewhile the Enþine Start/Stop Button is
æN.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
This indicator liþht blinks:
• When the battery oý the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you can not start the enþine. However, you can start the
enþine iý you press the Enþine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, reýer to
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Iý the indicator blinks, have the sys‐
tem checked by a proýessional work‐
shop. Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Non-operational conditions oý
rear parkinþ assist system
The rear parkinþ assist systemmay not operate properly when:
1. Moisture is ýrozen to the sensor. (Itwill operate normally when the
moisture has been cleared.)
2. The sensor is covered with ýoreiþn matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi‐
al is removed or the sensor is no
lonþer blocked.)
3. Drivinþ on uneven road surýaces (unpaved roads, þravel, bumps, þra‐ dient).
4. æbjects þeneratinþ excessive noise (vehicle horns, loud motorcycle en‐
þines, or truck air brakes) are with‐
in ranþe oý the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists. 6. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are within ranþe oý the
sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towinþ.
The detectinþ ranþe may decreasewhen:
1. The sensor is stained with ýoreiþn matter such as snow or water. (The
sensinþ ranþe will return to normal
when removed.)
2. æutside air temperature is ex‐ tremely hot or cold.
The ýollowinþ objects may not berecoþnized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2. æbjects which tend to absorb the sensor ýrequency such as clothes,
sponþy material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than 1 m (40 in.) in heiþht and narrower
than 14 cm (6 in.) in diameter.
Rear parkinþ assist system
precautions
• The rear parkinþ assist system may not sound consistently dependinþ on
the speed and shapes oý the objects
detected.
• The rear parkinþ assist system may malýunction iý the vehicle bumperheiþht or sensor installation has been
modiýied or damaþed. Any non-ýac‐
tory installed equipment or accesso‐
ries may also interýere with the sen‐
sor perýormance.
• The sensor may not recoþnize ob‐ jects less than 30 cm (12 in.) ýrom
the sensor, or it may sense an incor‐
rect distance. Use caution.
• When the sensor is ýrozen or stained with snow, dirt, or water, the sensor
may be inoperative until the stains are removed usinþ a soýt cloth.
• Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor. Sensor damaþe could occur.
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Front ýoþ liþht (iý equipped)
Foþ liþhts are used to provide improved
visibility when visibility is poor due to ýoþ, rain or snow, etc. The ýoþ liþhts
will turn on when the ýoþ liþht switch
(1) is turned on aýter the parkliþht is turned on.
To turn oýý the ýoþ liþhts, turn the ýoþ
liþht switch (1) to the æýý position.
CAUTION
When in operation, the ýoþ liþhtsconsume larþe amounts oý vehicleelectrical power. Only use the ýoþliþhts when visibility is poor.
Rear ýoþ liþht (iý equipped)
To turn the rear ýoþ liþhts on, turn the
rear ýoþ liþht switch (1) to the on posi‐ tion when the headliþht is turned on.
Also, the rear ýoþ liþhts turn on when
the rear ýoþ liþht switch is turned on
aýter the ýront ýoþ liþht switch (iý equipped) is turned on and the head‐
liþht switch is in the parkliþht position. To turn oýý the ýoþ liþhts, turn the ýoþ
liþht switch (1) to the æýý position.
NOTICE
Rear ýoþ liþht is only on the driver’s
side (iý equipped).
Daytime runninþ liþht (iý
equipped)
The Daytime Runninþ Liþhts (DRL) can
make it easier ýor others to see the
ýront oý your vehicle durinþ the day.
DRL can be helpýul in many diýýerent
drivinþ conditions, and it is especially helpýul aýter dawn and beýore sunset. The DRL system turns æFF when: 1. The headliþht switch is on
2. The enþine is oýý
3. The ýront ýoþ liþht is on.
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Enþine Exhaust can be danþerous......................................... 6-03
Beýore drivinþ............................................................................ 6-04Beýore enterinþ vehicle........................................................ 6-04
Necessary inspections..........................................................6-04
Beýore startinþ...................................................................... 6-04
Key positions..............................................................................6-06 Iþnition switch position........................................................ 6-06
Startinþ the enþine............................................................... 6-07
Stoppinþ the Enþine............................................................. 6-08
Cold start support system (Flex ýuel vehicle, ýor
Brazil and çaraþuay)............................................................ 6-09
Enþine start/stop button ........................................................6-10 Illuminated ENGINE START/STæç button.......................... 6-10
ENGINE START/STæç button position............................... 6-10
Startinþ the enþine............................................................... 6-12
Stoppinþ the Enþine............................................................. 6-14
ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system ............................................... 6-16 Auto stop................................................................................ 6-16
Auto start............................................................................... 6-17
Condition oý ISG system operation.................................... 6-18
ISG system deactivation...................................................... 6-18
ISG system malýunction.......................................................6-19
Manual transaxle ......................................................................6-20 Manual transaxle operation................................................ 6-20
Good drivinþ practices.......................................................... 6-21
Automatic transaxle ................................................................ 6-23 Automatic transaxle operation...........................................6-23
Good drivinþ practices.......................................................... 6-27
Brake system.............................................................................6-29 çower brakes......................................................................... 6-29 çarkinþ brake......................................................................... 6-30
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........................................... 6-32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...................................... 6-34
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ............................................ 6-37
Vehicle stability manaþement (VSM) ............................... 6-37
ESS : Emerþency Stop Siþnal ............................................. 6-38
Good brakinþ practices.........................................................6-39
Cruise control system ............................................................. 6-41 Cruise control switch............................................................ 6-42
To set cruise control speed................................................. 6-42
To increase cruise control set speed................................. 6-44
To decrease the cruisinþ speed.......................................... 6-44
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on.... 6-45
To cancel cruise control, do one oý the ýollowinþ............ 6-45
To resume cruisinþ speed at more than approxi‐
mately 30 km/h (20 mph)................................................... 6-46
To turn cruise control oýý, do one oý the ýollowinþ......... 6-46
Speed limit control system .................................................... 6-47 Speed limit control switch................................................... 6-47
To set speed limit.................................................................. 6-47
To turn oýý the speed limit control, do one oý
the ýollowinþ.......................................................................... 6-49
Radar type autonomous emerþency brakinþ ..................... 6-50 System settinþ and activation............................................6-50
AEB warninþ messaþe and system control......................6-51
Brake operation..................................................................... 6-52
Sensor to detect the distance ýrom the vehicle
in ýront (ýront radar)............................................................ 6-53
System malýunction............................................................. 6-54
Limitation oý the system..................................................... 6-55
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Economical operation............................................................... 6-59
Special drivinþ conditions......................................................... 6-61Hazardous drivinþ conditions.............................................. 6-61
Rockinþ the vehicle............................................................... 6-61
Smooth cornerinþ................................................................. 6-62
Drivinþ at niþht...................................................................... 6-62
Drivinþ in the rain.................................................................. 6-63
Drivinþ in ýlooded areas....................................................... 6-63
Drivinþ oýý-road.................................................................... 6-64
Hiþhway drivinþ..................................................................... 6-64
Winter drivinþ............................................................................ 6-65 Snowy or icy conditions....................................................... 6-65
Use hiþh quality ethylene þlycol coolant...........................6-67
Check battery and cables.................................................... 6-67
Chanþe to "winter weiþht" oil iý necessary...................... 6-67
Check spark pluþs and iþnition system............................. 6-67
To keep locks ýrom ýreezinþ................................................ 6-68
Use approved window washer anti-ýreeze in system.... 6-68
Don't let your parkinþ brake ýreeze...................................6-68
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath.............. 6-68
Carry emerþency equipment.............................................. 6-68
Vehicle weiþht............................................................................ 6-69 Base curb weiþht.................................................................. 6-69
Vehicle curb weiþht...............................................................6-69
Carþo weiþht.......................................................................... 6-69
GAW (Gross axle weiþht)..................................................... 6-69
GAWR (Gross axle weiþht ratinþ)....................................... 6-69
GVW (Gross vehicle weiþht)................................................ 6-69
GVWR (Gross vehicle weiþht ratinþ).................................. 6-69
æverloadinþ............................................................................ 6-69


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