2018 KIA SEDONA Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
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Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
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Engine START/STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
. . . . . . . 5-9
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Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
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Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
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. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
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Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) . . . . . . . 5-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 . . . . . . 5-35
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Cruise Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
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control on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48\
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approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
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Smart cruise control system (SCC) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50

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. . 5-59
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Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
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Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 5-67
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Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . 5-77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
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Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
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. . . . . . . . . . 5-89
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. . . . . . . 5-89
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in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
89
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. . . . 5-90
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Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
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. 5-92
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
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Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
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Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
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Driving your vehicle
Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change
in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the
underneath side of the vehicle, have
the exhaust system checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING- Engineexhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in a
enclosed area for a prolonged
time. Exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING- Open tailgate
Do not drive with the tailgate
open. Poisonous exhaust gases
can enter the passenger com-
partment If you must drive with
the tailgate open proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan
at the highest speed.

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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, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 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 ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - 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 handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the drive should
not be used during vehicle
operation.

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Driving your vehicle
WARNING- Check sur-roundings
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
putting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse).
WARNING- Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop
the vehicle with the engine on,
be careful not to depress the
accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system
and cause fire.WARNING- Loose objects
Securely store items in your
vehicle. When you make a sud-
den stop or turn the steering
wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it
could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.WARNING- Driving while intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influ-
ence of drugs is as dangerous
as or more dangerous than driv-
ing drunk.

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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off immediately when the
ignition switch is turned on. It will
also go off after about 30 seconds
when the door is closed.
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft (if equipped). The igni-
tion key can be removed only in the
LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position,
turn the key while turning the steer-
ing wheel right and left to release the
tension.
KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)
OYP054028K
OYP054029K

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Driving your vehicle
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON ifthe engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position. The anti-theft steering column lock (if
equipped) is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the dri-
ver’s seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for auto-
matic transaxle, set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these pre-
cautions are not taken.
Starting the engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal
fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N
(Neutral) position.WARNING- Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle
is moving. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
WARNING- Proper footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels,
ski boots, sandals, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use
the brake and accelerator pedal.

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3. Turn the ignition switch to STARTand hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 sec-
onds), then release the key.
It should be started withoutdepressing the accelerator.
4. Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.) If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position. If
traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle is
still moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION- Starter
Do not engage the starter for
more than 10 seconds. If theengine stalls or fails to start,wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-engaging the starter. Improperuse of the starter may damageit.
WARNING- Steering
wheel
Never reach for any controls
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a
loss of vehicle control.