2018 KIA STONIC Owners Manual

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•The system might be turned offdue to strong electromagneticwaves.
Non-operating condition
Outside rearview mirror may not alert
the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror housing
is damaged or covered with debris.
- The window is covered with debris.
- The windows are severely tinted.
Driver's attention
The driver must be cautious in the be‐
low situations, because the system may not detect other vehicles or ob‐
jects in certain circumstances.
- The vehicle drives on a curved road or
through a tollgate.
- The sensor is polluted with rain,
snow, mud, etc.
- The rear bumper, in which the sensor
is located, is covered or blocked with
a foreign matter such as a sticker, a bumper guard, a bicycle stand, etc. -
The rear bumper is damaged, or the
sensor is out of the original default
position.
- The vehicle height gets lower or high‐
er due to heavy loading in a tailgate,
abnormal tire pressure, etc.
- The vehicle drives in a bad weather
such as heavy rain or snow.
- There is a fixed object near the vehi‐
cle, such as a guardrail.
- A big vehicle is near such as a bus or
truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the same
time as the vehicle next to you and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes at a
very fast speed.
- While changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep, un‐
even road.
- When the other vehicle approaches
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 blocked by
other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
- When the detected vehicle also
moves back, as your vehicle drives back.
- If there are small things like shopping
cart and baby carriage.
- If there is low height vehicle like sport
vehicle.
- When other vehicles are close to your
vehicle.
- When the vehicle in the next lane
moves two lanes away from you OR when the vehicle two lanes away
moves to the next lane from you.
- When driving through a narrow road
with many plants.
- When driving on wet surface.


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ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as possi‐
ble, use the following driving sugges‐ tions to help save money in both fuel
and repairs: • Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a mod‐ erate rate. Don't make "jackrabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruising speed.
Don't race between stoplights. Try to
adjust your speed to the traffic so
you don't have to change speeds un‐
necessarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid un‐
necessary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
• Drive at a moderate speed. The fast‐ er you drive, the more fuel your vehi‐cle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway, is
one of the most effective ways to re‐
duce fuel consumption. • Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This can
increase fuel consumption and also
increase wear on these components.
In addition, driving with your foot
resting on the brake pedal may cause
the brakes to overheat, which re‐ duces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.
• Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres‐
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unneces‐ sary tire wear. Check the tire pres‐
sures at least once a month.
• Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can re‐
sult from hitting curbs or driving too fast over irregular surfaces. Poor
alignment causes faster tire wear
and may also result in other prob‐
lems as well as greater fuel con‐
sumption.
• Keep your car in good condition. For better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your car
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in L

• Use your air conditioning sparingly.The air conditioning system is oper‐
ated by engine power so your fuel economy is reduced when you use it.
• Open windows at high speeds can re‐ duce fuel economy.
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset some
of this loss, slow down when driving
in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econo‐
my and safety. Therefore, have the system serviced by a professional
workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
nEngine off during motion
Never turn the engine off to coastdown hills or anytime the vehicle isin motion. The power steering andpower brakes will not function prop‐erly without the engine running. In‐stead, keep the engine on and down‐
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shift to an appropriate gear for en‐gine braking effect. In addition, turn‐ing off the ignition while drivingcould engage the steering wheel lockresulting in loss of vehicle steeringwhich could cause serious injury ordeath.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
these suggestions: • Drive cautiously and allow extra dis‐ tance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking or steering.
• When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with a light up-
and-down motion until the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
nABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on avehicle equipped with ABS.
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the
drive wheels to provide traction when
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
WARNING
nDownshifting
Downshifting with an automatictransaxle, while driving on slipperysurfaces can cause an accident. Thesudden change in tire speed couldcause the tires to skid. Be carefulwhen downshifting on slippery sur‐faces.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the steering wheel right and left
to clear the area around your front
wheels. Then, shift back and forth be‐ tween 1st (First) and R (Reverse) in ve‐
hicles equipped with a manual transaxle
or R (Reverse) and any forward gear in
vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. Do not race the engine, and
spin the wheels as little as possible. If
you are still stuck after a few tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow ve‐
hicle to avoid engine overheating and
possible damage to the transaxle.
CAUTION
Prolonged rocking may cause engineover-heating, transaxle damage orfailure, and tire damage.
WARNING
nSpinning tires
Do not spin the wheels, especially atspeeds more than 56 km/h (35mph). Spinning the wheels at highspeeds when the vehicle is station‐ary could cause a tire to overheatwhich could result in tire damagethat may injure bystanders.
NOTICE
The ESC system (if equipped) should
be turned OFF prior to rocking the
vehicle.
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WARNING
If your vehicle becomes stuck insnow, mud, sand, etc., then you mayattempt to rock the vehicle free bymoving it forward and backward. Donot attempt this procedure if peopleor objects are anywhere near the ve‐hicle. During the rocking operationthe vehicle may suddenly move for‐ward of backward as it becomes un‐stuck, causing injury or damage tonearby people or objects.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in cor‐
ners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration. If you follow
these suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum.
Driving at night
Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight, here are some important tips to re‐
member: • Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night, especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's headlights.

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• Keep your headlights clean and prop‐erly aimed on vehicles not equipped
with the automatic headlight aiming feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more
difficult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the head‐ lights of oncoming vehicles. You could
be temporarily blinded, and it will take several seconds for your eyes to
readjust to the darkness.Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre‐ pared for the slick pavement. Here are
a few things to consider when driving in
the rain: • A heavy rainfall will make it harder to see and will increase the distanceneeded to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
• Keep your windshield wiping equip‐ ment in good shape. Replace your
windshield wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield. • If your tires are not in good condition,
making a quick stop on wet pave‐
ment can cause a skid and possibly
lead to an accident. Be sure your tires are in good shape.
• Turn on your headlights to make it easier for others to see you.
• Driving too fast through large pud‐ dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to drive
through them slowly.
• If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking op‐
eration returns.Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas un‐
less you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slow‐ ly.
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Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you are
going to drive before you begin driving.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pres‐ sures will result in overheating and pos‐
sible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction or tire failure.
NOTICE
Never exceed the maximum tire in‐
flation pressure shown on the tires.
WARNING
•Underinflated or overinflated tirescan cause poor handling, loss ofvehicle control, and sudden tirefailure leading to accidents, inju‐ries, and even death. Always checktires for proper inflation beforedriving. For proper tire pressures,refer to L

WINTER DRIVING
More severe weather conditions of win‐
ter result in greater wear and other problems. To minimize winter driving
problem, you should follow these sug‐
gestions: ❈ Snow tires and tire chains for the
national language (Icelandic, Bul‐
garian) see the Appendix to chapter
10.
Snowy or icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires or to install tire chains on your tires. If
snow tires are needed, it is necessary
to select tires equivalent in size and type of the original equipment tires.
Failure to do so may adversely affect
the safety and handling of your car. Furthermore, speeding, rapid accelera‐
tion, sudden brake applications, and
sharp turns are potentially very haz‐ ardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking
to the fullest extent. Sudden brake ap‐
plications on snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur. You need to keep
sufficient distance between the vehicle
in operation in front and your vehicle. Also, apply the brake gently. It should
be noted that installing tire chains on
the tire will provide a greater driving force, but will not prevent side skids.
NOTICE
Tire chains are not legal in all coun‐
tries. Check the country laws before
fitting tire chains.
Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your vehi‐
cle, make sure they are radial tires of the same size and load range as the
original tires. Mount snow tires on all
four wheels to balance your vehicle’s handling in all weather conditions. Keep
in mind that the traction provided by
snow tires on dry roads may not be as high as your vehicle's original equip‐
ment tires.You should drive cautiously
even when the roads are clear. Check with the tire dealer for maximum
speed recommendations.
WARNING
nSnow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent insize and type to the vehicle's stand‐ard tires. Otherwise, the safety andhandling of your vehicle may be ad‐versely affected.
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, state and municipal regulations for possible restrictionsagainst their use.
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