2019 KIA K900 brake

Features of your vehicle
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NOTICE
• This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of
the sensors; It can not detect
objects in other areas where sen-
sors are not installed. Also, small
or slim objects, such as poles or
objects located between sensors
may not be detected by the sen-
sors. Always visually check behind
the vehicle when backing up.
• Be sure to inform any drivers of the vehicle that may be unfamiliar
with the system regarding the sys-
tems capabilities and limitations.
Non-operational conditions of
parking distance warning
parking distance warning may
not operate when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally when the ice
melts.)
2. 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 such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
4. Objects generating excessive noise such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes can interfere with the sen-
sor.
5. The weather conditions produce heavy rain or water spray.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones present near the sensor.
Detecting range may decrease
when:
1. Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.
2. The sensor is covered with foreign matter such as snow or water.
(The sensing range will return to
normal when removed.)
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2. Objects, which tend to absorb sen- sor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than 4 in. (1 m) and narrower than 5.5
in. (14 cm) in diameter.

Features of your vehicle
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Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to
prevent the battery from being dis-
charged if the lights are left in the
ON position. The system automati-
cally shuts off the parking lights 30
seconds after the ignition key is
removed and the driver’s door is
opened and closed.
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of the road at night
and opens the driver’s side door.
If necessary, to keep the parking
lights on when the ignition key is
removed, perform the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch
on the steering column.
Daytime running light
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 will turn the dedi-
cated lamp OFF when :
1.The headlight switch is on
- It includes that the headlight is onin the dark when the headlight
switch is in the auto light position.
2.The engine is off
3.Engaging the Parking Brake
Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and
a Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Auto light position
(3) Parking & Tail light
(4) Headlight position
LIGHTING
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Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Automatic transmission (shift-by-wire) . . . . . . . . 5-11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
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The ECO-coasting system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
. . . . . 5-24
All Wheel Drive (AWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51

Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) system
- sensor fusion type (front radar + front
camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
. . . . . . . . 5-55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
Smart cruise control with Stop & Go system . . . 5-69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
. . 5-76
. . . . . 5-79
. . 5-81
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82
Leading vehicle departure alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88

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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 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 driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation.

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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.
WARNING- Proper footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, sandals, etc.) may inter-
fere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedals.

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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.
When all doors are closed and you
lock the vehicle by using the trans-
mitter or the smart key, the light will
go off immediately.
Engine start/stop button posi-
tion
OFF
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.
In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to
turn the engine off and to the ACC
position by pressing the engine
start/stop button for more than 2 sec-
onds or 3 times successively within 3
seconds. If the vehicle is still moving,
you can restart the engine without
depressing the brake pedal by press-
ing the engine start/stop button with
the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion.
ACC(Accessory)
Press the engine start/stop button
while it is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
If the engine start/stop button is in the
ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the button is turned off automatically
to prevent battery discharge.
Accessory is displayed on the LCD
of the cluster.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
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ON
Press the engine start/stop button
while it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the engine start/stop button in
the ON position for an extended peri-
od of time. The battery may dis-
charge, because the engine is not
running.
START/RUN
To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the ENGINE
START/ STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position. For your safety,
start the engine with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position.
If you press the engine start/stop but-
ton without depressing the brake
pedal, the engine will not start and the
engine start/stop button changes as
follow:
OFF ➔ACC ➔ON ➔OFF or ACC
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NOTICE
If you leave the ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ACC or
ON position for an extended period
of time, the battery will discharge.
WARNING- Starting
vehicle
Never press the engine
start/stop button while the vehi-
cle is in motion except in an
emergency. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.

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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine with a
smart key
1.Carry the smart key or place itinside the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied
3.Place the shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine whenthe shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
4.Press the engine start/stop button while depressing the brake pedal.
5.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.) Even if the smart key is in the vehi-
cle, if it is position far away from
you, the engine may not start.
When the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position
and any door is opened, the sys-
tem checks for the presents of the
smart key. If the smart key is not in
the vehicle, a message “key is not
in the vehicle” will appear on the
LCD display. And if all doors are
closed, the chime will sound for 5
seconds. The indicator or warning
will turn off while the vehicle is
moving. Always have the smart key
with you.
WARNING - Unintended
vehicle movement
Never leave the smart key in the
vehicle with children or vehicle
occupants who are unfamiliar
with the vehicle operation.
Pushing the engine start/stop
button while the smart key is in
the vehicle may result in unin-
tended engine activation and/or
unintended vehicle movement.