Features of your vehicle
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Lights
One touch turn signal
If this item is checked, the lane
change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7
times when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
Head Lamp Delay (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the headlamp
delay function will be activated.
Welcome Light (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the welcome
light function of the pocket lamp will
be activated.
Sound
Park assist system vol. (if equipped)
Adjust the Park Assist System vol-
ume. (Level 1~3).
Blind spot detection Sound (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the blind spot
detection sound function will be acti-
vated.
Welcome sound (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the welcome
sound function will be activated.
Seat / Steering
Seat easy access (if equipped)
If this item is checked, the driver’s
seat will automatically move forward
or rearward for the driver to enter or
exit the vehicle comfortably.
Steering Position
If this item is checked, the warning
function regarding the steering wheel
alignment will be activated.
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Features of your vehicle
Master Warning light (if equipped)
This warning light informs the driv- er of the following situations
- Low washer fluid (if equipped)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) mal-function (if equipped)
- Lane Departure warning system (LDWS) malfunction (if equipped)
- Smart cruise control system (SCC) malfunction (if equipped)
- High beam assist system (HBA) malfunction (if equipped)
- Service required The Master Warning Light illumi-
nates when more than one of the
above warning situations occur. At
this time, the LCD Modes Icon will
change from ( ) to ( ).
If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned off
and the LCD Modes Icon will be
changed back to its previous icon ( ).
(ex : refill the washer fluid)
Washer Fluid Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
In this case, you should refill the
washer fluid.
Indicator Lights
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) IndicatorLight
This indicator light illuminates :
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks :
While the ESC is operating.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
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Features of your vehicle
The high beam switches to low beam
in the below conditions.
- When the High Beam Assist is off.
- When the light switch is not in theAUTO position.
- When the headlamp is detected from the on-coming vehicle.
- When the tail lamp is detected from the front vehicle.
- When the surrounding is bright enough high beam is not needed.
- When streetlights or other lights are detected.
- When vehicle speed is below 35km/h (21.7mph). The system may not operate normal-
ly in the below conditions.
When the light from the on-coming
or front vehicle is not detected
because of lamp damage, hidden
from sight, etc.
When the lamp of the on-coming or front vehicle is covered with dust,
snow or water.
When the light from the on-coming or front vehicle is not detected
because of exhaust fume, smoke,
fog, snow, etc.
When the front window is covered with foreign matters such as ice,
dust, fog, or is damaged.
When there is a similar shape lamp with the front vehicle’s lamps.
When it is hard to see because of fog, heavy rain or snow.
When the headlamp is not repaired or replaced at an authorized dealer. When headlamp aiming is not
properly adjusted.
When driving on a narrow curved road or rough road.
When driving downhill or uphill.
When only part of the vehicle in front is visible on a crossroad or
curved road.
When there is a traffic light, reflect- ing sign, flash sign or mirror.
When the road conditions are bad such as being wet or covered with
snow.
When the front vehicle’s head- lamps are off but the fog lamps on.
When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
When the LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System) warning light illu-
minates. (if equipped)
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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
. . . . . . . . . . 5-89
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. . . . . . . 5-89
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in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
89
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
. . . . 5-90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 5-92
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-96
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
Vehicle weight glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
. . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
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Driving your vehicle
The Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) uses a radar sensor to alert
the driver.
It senses the rear side territory of the
vehicle and provides and indication
to the driver.(1) BSD (Blind Spot Detection)
The warning range depends on
your vehicle speed. However, if
your vehicle is about 10 km/h
(6 mph) faster than the other vehi-
cle, the system will not warn you.
(2) LCA (Lane Change Assist) When a vehicle approaches you
at high speed, the system will
warn you.
(3) RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) When your vehicle moves rear-
ward, the sensor detects the
approaching vehicle in the left
and right side, the system will
warn you.
BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)
OYP054022K
WARNING- BSDLimitations
The Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) is a supplemen-
tal system. Do not solely rely
on the system but always pay
attention to drive safely.
The Blind Spot Detection System may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle
and is not a substitute for
proper and safe lane chang-
ing procedures. Always drive
safely and use caution when
changing lanes.
Blind spot area
Closing at high speed
Driving your vehicle
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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist)
Operating conditions
The indicator on the switch will illumi-
nate when the Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) switch is pressed with
the Engine Start/Stop Button ON.
If vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h
(18.6 mph), the system will activate.
If you press the switch again, the
switch indicator and system will be
turned off.
If the ignition switch is turned OFF
and ON the system returns to the
previous state. When the system is not used turn the
system off by turning off the switch.
When the system is turned on the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.
Warning type
The system will activate when:
1.The system is on.
2.Vehicle speed is above 30 km/h
(18.6 mph ).
3.Other vehicles are detected in the rear side.
WARNING
The Blind Spot Detection
System with Lane Change
Assist and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert is not a substitute for
proper and safe lane changing
procedures. Always drive safely
and use caution when changing
lanes. The Blind Spot Detection
System may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.
OYP054018K
Driving your vehicle
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Warning type
If the vehicle detected by sensors
approaches your vehicle, the warn-
ing chime will sound and the warn-
ing light will blink on the outside
rearview mirror.
If the detected vehicle is out of the sensing range of your vehicle,
move the vehicle away from the
detected object slowly; the warning
will be cancelled.
The system may not operate prop- erly due to other factors or circum-
stances. Always pay attention to
your surrounding. \b
If your vehicle's left or right side
bumper is blinded by barrier or
vehicles, the system sensing abili-
ty may be deteriorated.
OYP054027K
WARNING
The Blind Spot Detection
System with Lane Change
Assist and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert is not a substitute for
proper and safe lane changing
procedures. Always drive safely
and use caution when changing
lanes. The Blind Spot Detection
System may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.
CAUTION
The system may not work
properly if the bumper hasbeen replaced or if a repairwork has been done near thesensor.
The detection area differs according to the roads width.If the road is narrow the sys-tem may detect other vehiclesin the next lane.
On the contrary, if the road is very wide the system may notdetect other vehicles.
The system may turn off due to strong electromagneticwaves.
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Driving your vehicle
Non-operating condition
Driver's Attention
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations for the system may
not assist the driver and may not
work properly.
- Curved roads, tollgates, etc.
- The surrounding of the sensor ispolluted with rain, snow, mud, etc
- The rear bumper near the sensor is covered or hidden with a foreign
matter such as a sticker, bumper
guard, bicycle stand etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged or the sensor is out of place.
- The height of the vehicle shows much change such as when the
trunk is loaded with heavy objects,
abnormal tire pressure etc.
- Due to bad weather such as heavy rain or snow. - A fixed object is near such as a
guardrail, etc.
- A lot of amount of metal sub- stances are near the vehicles such
as a construction area.
- A big vehicle is near such as a bus or truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer like vehicle is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to it
and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes by very fast.
- When changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep, uneven road.
- When the other vehicle drives at the rear very nearby or drives very
close.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed. - When the temperature of the rear
bumper is very high or low.
- When the sensors are covered by the vehicle, wall and pillar of park-
ing lot.
- When your vehicle moves back, if the detected vehicle also moves
back.
- If there is small things like shopping cart and baby carriage.
- If there is a vehicle with decreased ride height (lowered).
- When the vehicle is close to anoth- er vehicle.
- When driving through a narrow road with many plants.
- When driving on wet surface.