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Features of your vehicle
✽ ✽NOTICE
1. The warning may not sound
sequentially depending on the
speed and shapes of the objects
detected.
2. The parking distance warning system may malfunction if the
vehicle bumper height or sensor
installation has been modified.
Any non-factory installed equip-
ment or accessories may also
interfere with the sensor perform-
ance.
3. Sensor may not recognize  objects less than 12 in. (30 cm) from the
sensor, or it may sense an incor-
rect distance. Use with caution.
4. When the sensor is frozen or stained with snow or water, the
sensor may be inoperative until
the stains are removed using a
soft cloth.
5. Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor with any hard objects that
could damage the surface of 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,
or objects located between sensors
may not be detected. 
Always visually check in front and
behind the vehicle when driving.
Be sure to inform any drivers in the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the system's
capabilities and limitations.
Pay close attention when the vehicle
is driven close to  objects on the
road, particularly pedestrians, and
especially children. Be aware that
some objects may not be detected
by the sensors, due to the objects
distance, size or material, all of
which can limit the effectiveness of
the sensor. Always perform a visual
inspection to make sure the vehicle
is clear of all obstructions before
moving the vehicle in any direction. 

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High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The
lever will return to its original posi-
tion. The high beam indicator will
light when the headlight high beams
are switched on.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a prolonged time while the
engine is not running.
WARNING - High beams
Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles in front
of your vehicle. Using high
beam could obstruct the other
driver's vision.
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CAUTION
 Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on theinstrument panel, this willensure better auto-light sys-tem control.
 Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner, the cleanermay leave a light film whichcould interfere with sensoroperation.
 If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coat-ing on the front windshield,the Auto light system may notwork properly. 

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Auto control (if equipped)
The rain sensor (A) located on the
upper end of the windshield glass
senses the amount of rainfall and
controls the wiping cycle for the
proper interval. The more it rains, the
faster the wiper operates. When the
rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the speed setting, turn the
speed control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO
mode when the ignition switch is ON,
the wiper will operate once to per-
form a self-check of the system. Set
the wiper to OFF position when the
wiper is not in use.
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CAUTION
 When washing the vehicle, set
the wiper switch in the OFFposition to stop the auto wiperoperation.
The wiper may operate and bedamaged if the switch is set inthe AUTO mode while washingthe vehicle.
 Do not remove the sensor cover located on the upperend of the passenger sidewindshield glass. Damage tosystem parts could occur andmay not be covered by yourvehicle warranty.
 When starting the vehicle in winter, set the wiper switch inthe OFF position. Otherwise,wipers may operate and icemay damage the windshieldwiper blades. Always removeall snow and ice and defrostthe windshield properly priorto operating the windshieldwipers.
WARNING 
When the ignition switch is ON
and the windshield wiper switch
is placed in the AUTO mode,
use caution in the following sit-
uations to avoid any injury to
the hands or other parts of the
body:
 Do not touch the upper end of the windshield glass facing
the rain sensor.
 Do not wipe the upper end of the windshield glass with a
damp or wet cloth.
 Do not put pressure on the windshield glass. 

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Features of your vehicle
To cancel or reset the Auto Defogging
System
Press the front windshield defroster
button for 3 seconds when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
When the ADS system is canceled,
Indicator on the button will blink 3
times per 0.5 sec and the position
“ADS OFF” will be displayed on the
climate control information screen.
When the ADS system is reset,
Indicator on the button will blink 6
times per 0.25sec and the position
“ADS OFF” will be disappeared on
the climate control information
screen.
You can set or release the Auto
Defogging System on the AVN
Climate Information selection screen.
“AVN → Climate  →Menu  →Auto
defog”
If the battery is discharged or
detached, the auto defogging system
will be reset. Adjust the feature
accordingly.Automatic ventilation 
(if equipped)
The system automatically selects the
outside (fresh) air position when the
climate control system operates over
a certain period of time (approxi-
mately 5 minutes) in low temperature
with the recirculated air position and
Floor/Bi-level Mode selected and the
state that air conditioning is turned
off.
CAUTION
Do not remove the sensor cover located on the upper end of thepassenger side windshieldglass. Damage to the systemparts could occur and may notbe covered by your vehicle war-ranty. 

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
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 5-18
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
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
39
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
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Eco-Coasting operation condi-
tions
The Eco-Coasting system is activat-
ed when the accelerator pedal is
depressed and released under the
following conditions.
 When the driving mode is ECO
mode.
 When driver acceleration is SMART ECO in SMART mode.
 When the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position.
 When Cruise Control/Smart Cruise Control button is OFF.
 The accelerator or brake pedal is not depressed.
 When the vehicle speed is within the range of 55 km/h to 160 km/h.
 If the road gradient is within the range of -5% to +5%.
 In SMART mode, if the distance between the vehicle ahead and the
relative speed is within a certain
range (if the Smart Cruise system
is equipped) ❈
If the front radar for smart cruise
system cannot operate normally,
the inter-vehicle distance and rela-
tive speed condition are automati-
cally ignored.
❈ The Eco-Coasting system works
after the engine is turned on, the
transmission is warmed up, and
the engine sensor self-diagnosis is
completed after starting.
❈ Depending on the driving situation,
Eco-Coasting operation may be
temporarily delayed even if the
above conditions are met.
The Eco-Coasting system
release conditions
The Eco-Coasting system will be
automatically released when the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
 When the drive mode is COM-
FORT or SPORT mode.
 In SMART mode, when driver acceleration is SMART COMFORT
or SMART SPORT.
 When using the paddle shift of the steering wheel.
 When the Cruise Control/Smart Cruise Control button is on (The /CRUISE indicator is on.).
 When pressing the accelerator pedal or brake pedal.
 When the vehicle speed is outside the rage of 55 km/h to 160 km/h.
 Road inclination is less than -5% or exceeds +5%.
 In SMART mode, if the headway distance to the vehicle ahead is too
close of the relative speed
changes momentarily (if the smart
cruise control system is equipped) 

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Driving your vehicle
The Forward Collision-avoidance
Assist (FCA) system is designed to
help detect and monitor the vehicle
ahead or help detect a pedestrian in
the roadway through radar signals
and camera recognition to warn the
driver that a collision is imminent,
and if necessary, apply emergency
braking.
System setting and activation
System setting
 The driver can activate the FCA byplacing the ignition switch to the
ON position and by selecting:
"AVN  →Settings  →Vehicle  →
Driver assistance → Forward safety"
- If you select "Active assistance", the FCA system activates. The
FCA produces warning mes-
sages and warning alarms in
accordance with the collision risk
levels. Also, it controls the brakes
in accordance with the collision
risk levels.
- If you select "Warning only", the FCA system activates and pro-
duces only warning alarms in
accordance with the collision risk
levels. You should control the
brake directly because the FCA
system do not control the brake.
- If you select "Off", the FCA sys- tem deactivates,
FORWARD COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (FCA) SYSTEM - SENSOR FUSION TYPE
(FRONT RADAR + FRONT CAMERA)
WARNING  
Take the following precautions
when using the Forward
Collision-avoidance Assist
(FCA) system:
 This system is only a supple- mental system and it is not
intended to, nor does it
replace the need for extreme
care and attention of the driv-
er. The sensing range and
objects detectable by the sen-
sors are limited. Pay attention
to the road conditions at all
times.
 NEVER drive too fast in accor- dance with the road condi-
tions or while cornering.
 Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occur-
ring. The Forward Collision
Avoidance system may not
always stop the vehicle com-
pletely and is only intended to
help mitigate a collision that
is imminent. 

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FCA sensor
In order for the FCA system to oper-
ate properly, always make sure the
sensor cover or sensor is clean and
free of dirt, snow, and debris. Dirt, snow, or foreign substances on
the lens may adversely affect the
sensing performance of the sensor.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• Do not apply license plate molding
or foreign objects such as a
bumper sticker or a bumper guard
near the radar sensor. Doing so
may adversely affect the sensing
performance of the radar.
• Always keep the radar sensor and cover clean and free of dirt and
debris.
• Use only a soft cloth to wash the vehicle. Do not spray pressurized
water directly on the sensor or
sensor cover.
• Be careful not to apply unneces- sary force on the radar sensor or
sensor cover. If the sensor is
forcibly moved out of proper
alignment, the FCA system may
not operate correctly. In this case,
a warning message may not be dis-
played. Have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized K900 Kia dealer. (Continued)
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■ Front radar
■Front camera
WARNING  
Never deliberately drive danger-
ously to activate the system.
WARNING  
The FCA system logic operates
within certain parameters, such
as the distance from the vehicle
ahead, the speed of the vehicle
ahead, and the driver's vehicle
speed. Certain conditions such
as inclement weather and road
conditions may affect the oper-
ation of the FCA system.