
Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Necessary inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Illuminated ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Ignition switch position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Starting the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
• Stopping the gasoline engine (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
• Illuminated engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
• Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
• Starting the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
• Stopping the engine (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . 5-17
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
• Manual transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) . . . . . . . 5-22
• Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation . 5-22
• Shift lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
• Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
• Good braking practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA)
(Camera type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
• System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
• FCA warning message and system control . . . . . . . . 5-48
• Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
• FCA front view camera sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52
• Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) (Camera + radar type). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• FCA warning message and system control . . . . . . . . 5-61
• Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
• Sensor to detect the distance from the vehicle in front
(front radar/camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
• Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
• Recognizing pedestrians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
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• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-133
• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system5-133
• Don’t let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 5-134
• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-135
• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-135
• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• GAW (Gross Axle Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
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Driving your vehicle
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 8,
“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 driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.
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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 (1)
The ignition key can be removed only
in the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory) (2)
The electrical accessories are opera-
tive. If difficulty is experienced turn-
ing the ignition switch to the ACC
position, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel right and left to
release the tension.
ON (3)
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 (4)
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 intel-
ligent variable transmission, set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)
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✽ ✽
NOTICE
If you leave the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position for a long time,
the battery may discharge.
WARNING- Key holder
Do not attach small purses,
multiple keys, or any other
heavy accessories to the dri-
ver's key chain used to start the
vehicle. This may cause the
driver to accidently make the
key inserted in the vehicle to
change the ignition position to
the ACC position while the vehi-
cle is moving thereby increas-
ing the risk of an accident and
causing the deactivation of sev-
eral safety features.WARNING- Leaving the Vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden
vehicle movement, never leave
your vehicle if the transmission
is not locked in the P (Park)
position and the parking brake
is fully engaged. Before leaving
the driver's seat, always make
sure the shift lever is engaged in
P (Park), set the parking brake
fully and shut the engine off.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.
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5
Stopping the gasoline engine
(Manual Transmission)
1. Make sure the vehicle is complete-
ly stopped and keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed.
2. Shift the transmission into Neutral while depressing the clutch pedal
and brake pedal.
3. Engage the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove it.
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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated engine start/stop
button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the engine start/stop button will illu-
minate for your convenience. The
light will go off after about 30 sec-
onds when the door is closed. It will
also go off immediately when the
theft-alarm system is armed.
Engine start/stop button posi-
tion
OFF
With manual transmission
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), stop the vehicle then press the
engine start/stop button.
With Intelligent Variable Transmission
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the engine start/stop but-
ton with the shift lever in the P (Park)
position. When you press the engine
start/stop button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
engine start/stop button will not
change to the OFF position but to the
ACC position.Vehicles equipped with anti-theft
steering column lock
The steering wheel locks when the
engine start/stop button is in the OFF
position to protect you against theft.
It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the driver's
door, the warning chime will sound.
Try locking the steering wheel again.
If the problem is not solved, have the
system checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
In addition, if the engine start/stop
button is in the OFF position after the
driver's door is opened, the steering
wheel will not lock and the warning
chime will sound. In such a situation,
close the door. Then the steering
wheel will lock and the warning
chime will stop.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
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5
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the engine start/stop but-
ton will not work. Press the engine
start/stop button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to
release the tension.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
You are able to turn off the engine
(START/RUN) or vehicle power
(ON), only when the vehicle is not in
motion.
ACC(Accessory)
With manual transmission
Press the engine start/stop button
when the button is in the OFF position
without depressing the clutch pedal.
CAUTION
In an emergency situation while
the vehicle is in motion, you areable to turn the engine off andto the ACC position by pressingthe engine start/stop button formore than 2 seconds or 3 timessuccessively within 3 seconds.
If the vehicle is still moving, torestart the vehicle:
Manual transmission - Press the engine start/stop buttonwith shift lever in neutral andclutch pedal depressed.
Intelligent Variable Transmission - Press the engine start/stop but-ton when vehicle speed is 5 km/hor over.
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