2018 KIA STONIC brake

HOOD
Opening the hood
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1. Pull the release lever to unlatch thehood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off theengine on a flat surface, shifting theshift lever to the P(Park) position forautomatic transaxle and to the 1st(First) gear or R (Reverse) for man‐ual transaxle, and setting the park‐ing brake.
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2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secon‐
dary latch (1) inside of the hood
center and lift the hood (2).
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3. Pull the support rod from the hood.
4. Hold the hood open with the sup‐ port rod.
WARNING
nHot parts
Grasp the support rod in the areawrapped in rubber. The rubber willhelp prevent you from being burnedby hot metal when the engine is hot.
Hood open warning (if equipped)
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The warning message will appear on
the LCD display when hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when the vehicle is being driven at or above
3 km/h (2 mph) with the hood open.
Features of your vehicle
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Shift to P (for smart key system
and automatic transaxle)
• This warning message illuminates ifyou try to turn off the engine with‐
out the shift lever in P (Park) position.
• At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If
you press the Engine Start/Stop But‐
ton once more, it will turn to the ON position).
Low Key Battery (for smart key
system)
• This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is dis‐
charged when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.
Press START button while turning
wheel (for smart key system)
• This warning message illuminates if
the steering wheel does not unlock
normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button is pressed.
• It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while turn‐
ing the steering wheel right and left.
Steering wheel unlocked (for smart
key system)
• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lockwhen the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the OFF position.
Check Steering Wheel Lock System
(for smart key system)
• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock nor‐
mally when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system and
automatic transaxle)
• This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly with‐
out depressing the brake pedal.
• It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.
Press clutch pedal to start engine
(for smart key system and manual
transaxle)
• This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the ACC position twice by
pressing the button repeatedly with‐ out depressing the clutch pedal.
• It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the engine.
Key not in vehicle (for smart key
system)
• This warning message illuminates ifthe smart key is not in the vehicle
when you press the Engine Start/ Stop Button.
• It means that you should always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected (for smart key
system)
• This warning message illuminates if
the smart key is not detected when
you press the Engine Start/Stop But‐ ton.
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WARNING
nParking Brake & Brake FluidWarning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warninglight ON is dangerous. If the ParkingBrake & Brake Fluid Warning Light il‐luminates with the parking brake re‐leased, it indicates that the brakefluid level is low.In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐ted by a professional workshop. Kiarecommends to visit an authorizedKia dealer/service partner.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
position. - It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with theABS (the normal braking system will
still be operational without the assis‐ tance of the anti-lock brake system).
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐
ted by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Electronic Brake force
Distribution (EBD)
System Warning Light
These two warning lights il‐luminate at the same timewhile driving:
• When the ABS and regular brake system may not
work normally.
In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐ ted by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
nElectronic Brake force Distri‐bution (EBD) system warninglight
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When both ABS and Parking Brake &Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on,the brake system will not work nor‐mally and you may experience anunexpected and dangerous situationduring sudden braking.In this case, avoid high speed drivingand abrupt braking.Have the vehicle inspected by a pro‐fessional workshop as soon as possi‐ble. Kia recommends to visit an au‐thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
nElectronic Brake force Distri‐
bution (EBD) system warning
light
When the ABS Warning Light is on or
both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripme‐
ter may not work. Also, the EPS
Warning Light may illuminate and
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Non-operational conditions of
rear parking assist system
The rear parking assist systemmay not operate properly when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (Itwill operate normally when the
moisture has been cleared.)
2. The sensor is covered with foreign 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
longer blocked.)
3. Driving on uneven road surfaces (unpaved roads, gravel, bumps, gra‐ dient).
4. Objects generating excessive noise (vehicle horns, loud motorcycle en‐
gines, or truck air brakes) are with‐
in range of the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are within range of the
sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towing.
The detecting range may decreasewhen:
1. The sensor is stained with foreign matter such as snow or water. (The
sensing range will return to normal
when removed.)
2. Outside air temperature is ex‐ tremely hot or cold.
The following objects may not berecognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes,chains or small poles.
2. Objects which tend to absorb the sensor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than 1 m (40 in.) in height and narrower
than 14 cm (6 in.) in diameter.
Rear parking assist system
precautions
• The rear parking assist system may not sound consistently depending on
the speed and shapes of the objects detected. • The rear parking assist system may
malfunction if the vehicle bumper
height or sensor installation has been
modified or damaged. Any non-fac‐
tory installed equipment or accesso‐ ries may also interfere with the sen‐
sor performance.
• The sensor may not recognize ob‐ jects less than 30 cm (12 in.) from
the sensor, or it may sense an incor‐
rect distance. Use caution.
• When the sensor is frozen or stained with snow, dirt, or water, the sensor
may be inoperative until the stains
are removed using a soft cloth.
• Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor. Sensor damage could occur.
NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of the
sensors; It can not detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
such as poles or objects located be‐
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Features of your vehicle

Daytime running light (if
equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especially helpful after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system turns OFF when: 1. The headlight switch is ON.
2. The engine is OFF.
3. The front fog light is on.
4. Engaging the Parking Brake
Headlight leveling device (if
equipped)
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To adjust the headlight beam level ac‐
cording to the number of the passen‐ gers and loading weight in the luggage
area, turn the beam leveling switch.
The higher the number of the switch
position, the lower the headlight beam level. Always keep the headlight beam
at the proper leveling position, or head‐
lights may dazzle other road users.
Listed below are the examples of prop‐ er switch settings. For loading condi‐
tions other than those listed below, ad‐
just the switch position so that the beam level may be the nearest as the
condition obtained according to the list.
Loading conditionSwitch position
Driver only 0
Driver + Front passenger 0
Full passengers
(including driver) 1
Full passengers
(including driver) +Maximum permis‐sible loading 2
Driver + Maximumpermissible load‐ing 3


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Features of your vehicle

Engine exhaust can be dangerous!........................................ 6-03
Before driving............................................................................ 6-04Before entering vehicle........................................................ 6-04
Necessary inspections..........................................................6-04
Before starting...................................................................... 6-04
Key positions..............................................................................6-06 Ignition switch position........................................................ 6-06
Starting the engine............................................................... 6-07
ENGINE START/STOP button ..................................................6-10 Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button.......................... 6-10
ENGINE START/STOP button position............................... 6-10
Starting the engine............................................................... 6-12
ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system ............................................... 6-16 Auto stop................................................................................ 6-16
Auto start............................................................................... 6-17
Condition of ISG system operation.................................... 6-18
ISG system deactivation...................................................... 6-18
ISG system malfunction.......................................................6-19
Manual transaxle ......................................................................6-20 Manual transaxle operation................................................ 6-20
Good driving practices.......................................................... 6-22
Automatic transaxle................................................................. 6-24 Automatic transaxle operation...........................................6-24
Good driving practices.......................................................... 6-28
Brake system.............................................................................6-30 Power brakes......................................................................... 6-30
Parking brake......................................................................... 6-31
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........................................... 6-34
Electronic stability control (ESC) ....................................... 6-36
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ............................................ 6-39 Vehicle stability management (VSM) ............................... 6-39
ESS : Emergency Stop Signal ............................................. 6-40
Good braking practices.........................................................6-41
Cruise control system ............................................................. 6-43 Cruise control switch............................................................ 6-44
To set cruise control speed:................................................ 6-44
To increase cruise control set speed:................................ 6-46
To decrease the cruising speed:......................................... 6-46
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on:.... 6-47
To cancel cruise control, do one of the following:........... 6-47
To resume cruising speed at more than approxi‐
mately 30 km/h (20 mph):.................................................. 6-48
To turn cruise control off, do one of the following:........ 6-49
Speed limit control system .................................................... 6-50 Speed limit control switch................................................... 6-50
To set speed limit:................................................................. 6-50
To turn off the speed limit control, do one of
the following:......................................................................... 6-51
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) System ............. 6-53 System setting and activation............................................6-53
FCA warning message and system control...................... 6-54
Brake operation..................................................................... 6-55
Sensor to detect the distance from the vehicle
in front (front radar)............................................................ 6-56
System malfunction............................................................. 6-57
Limitation of the system..................................................... 6-58
Recognizing pedestrians...................................................... 6-60
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System .............................. 6-62 Warning indicator.................................................................. 6-64
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The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
does not operate when:....................................................... 6-64
The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
may not warn you even if the vehicle leaves the
lane, or may warn you even if the vehicle does
not leave the lane when:......................................................6-64
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system (if equipped) ..... 6-66
System setting and activation............................................6-66
Resetting the system.......................................................... 6-67
System standby.................................................................... 6-67
System malfunction............................................................. 6-68
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) ...................................... 6-70 BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning) / LCA (Lane
Change Assist)....................................................................... 6-71
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning................................. 6-73
Driver's attention.................................................................. 6-75
Economical operation............................................................... 6-76
Special driving conditions......................................................... 6-78 Hazardous driving conditions.............................................. 6-78
Rocking the vehicle............................................................... 6-78
Smooth cornering................................................................. 6-79
Driving at night...................................................................... 6-79
Driving in the rain.................................................................. 6-80
Driving in flooded areas....................................................... 6-80
Driving off-road.................................................................... 6-81
Highway driving..................................................................... 6-81
Winter driving............................................................................ 6-82 Snowy or icy conditions....................................................... 6-82
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant...........................6-84
Check battery and cables.................................................... 6-84 Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary...................... 6-84
Check spark plugs and ignition system............................. 6-84
To keep locks from freezing................................................ 6-85
Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system.... 6-85
Don't let your parking brake freeze...................................6-85
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath.............. 6-85
Carry emergency equipment.............................................. 6-85
Trailer towing (for Europe)...................................................... 6-86 Hitches.................................................................................... 6-87
Safety chains......................................................................... 6-87
Trailer brakes......................................................................... 6-88
Driving with a trailer............................................................. 6-88
Maintenance when trailer towing...................................... 6-91
If you do decide to pull a trailer.......................................... 6-91
Vehicle weight............................................................................ 6-94 Base curb weight.................................................................. 6-94
Vehicle curb weight...............................................................6-94
Cargo weight.......................................................................... 6-94
GAW (Gross axle weight)..................................................... 6-94
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)....................................... 6-94
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)................................................ 6-94
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating).................................. 6-94
Overloading............................................................................ 6-94


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BEFORE DRIVING
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 L