2020 KIA CADENZA weight

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Features of your vehicle
Headlight leveling device
(if equipped)
Automatic type
To ensure the proper headlight beam
is used under various conditions, the
headlight beam levels are automati-
cally adjusted depending on the
number of passengers, the weight in
the trunk, and other driving condi-
tions.
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NOTICE
If it does not work properly even
though your car is inclined backward
according to passenger's posture, or
the headlight beam is irradiated to
the high or low position, have the sys-
tem be inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Do not attempt to inspect or replace
the wiring yourself.

• Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-109
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control
(NSCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115
• System Setting and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115
Lane Following Assist (LFA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• LFA operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-121
• Limitations of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-125
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-128
• Warning Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-131
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)/
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
(RCCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-136
• System description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-136
• System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-137
• Warning and control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139
• Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-144
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-149
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-151
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-151
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-151
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-152
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-152
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-153
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-154
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-154 •
Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-154
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-155
• Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-155
• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . 5-157
• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-157
• Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . 5-157
• Check spark plugs and ignition system. . . . . . . . . . 5-157
• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-158
• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system5-158
• Don’t let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-158
• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 5-158
• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-158
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-158
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-159
• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-159
• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-162
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-163
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5. Move the shift lever.
6. Remove the tool from the shift-lock
override access hole then install
the cap.
7. Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer immediately.
ENGINE START/STOP button
interlock system
The ENGINE START/STOP button
will not change to the OFF position
unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
Good driving practices
Never move the gear shift lever
from P (Park) to any other position
with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the gear shift lever into
P (Park) when the vehicle is in
motion.
Slow down before shifting to a
lower gear. Otherwise, the lower
gear may not be engaged.
Always use the parking brake. Do
not depend on placing the trans-
mission in P (Park) to keep the
vehicle from moving.
Optimum vehicle performance and
economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the
accelerator pedal.
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NOTICE- Kickdown
Mechanism
Use the kickdown mechanism for
maximum acceleration. Depress the
accelerator pedal beyond the pres-
sure point. The automatic transmis-
sion will shift to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Moving up a steep grade from a
standing start
To move up a steep grade from a
standing start, depress the brake
pedal, shift the shift lever to D
(Drive). Select the appropriate gear
depending on load weight and steep-
ness of the grade, and release the
parking brake. Depress the accelera-
tor gradually while releasing the
service brakes.

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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 miles (kilometers) you can get
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate. Don't make "jack-
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The
faster you drive, the more fuel your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway,
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption. Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with
your foot resting on the brake pedal
may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness
and may lead to more serious con-
sequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them
inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unnec-
essary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.
Be sure that the wheels are
aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment can result from hitting curbs
or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
faster tire wear and may also result
in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condi-
tion. For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs, main-
tain your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 7. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see
chapter 7 for details).
Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi-
mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corrosive
materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
allowed to accumulate on the
underside of the vehicle. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-
sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer
than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.
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The use of chains may adversely
affect vehicle handling.
Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h)
or the chain manufacturer’s recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the
vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel
braking.Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in chapter 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in chapter 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer or a service
station.
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
chapter 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in chapter 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.CAUTION- Snow chains
Chains that are the wrong size
or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle's brake
lines, suspension, body and
wheels.
Stop driving and retighten the
chains any time you hear them
hitting the vehicle.

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Tire and loading information
label
The label located on the driver's door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and vehicle
capacity weight.
Vehicle capacity weight:
904 lbs. (410 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-
mum combined weight of occupants
and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped
with a trailer, the combined weight
includes the tongue load.
Seating capacity:
Total : 5 persons
(Front seat : 2 persons,
Rear seat : 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a
driver, your vehicle may carry.
However, the seating capacity may
be reduced based upon the weight of
all of the occupants, and the weight
of the cargo being carried or towed.
Do not overload the vehicle as there
is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry.
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT
OYG066040N
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Towing capacity:
We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity:
The cargo capacity of your vehicle
will increase or decrease depending
on the weight and the number of
occupants.
Steps For Determining Correct
Load Limit -
1. Locate the statement "The com-
bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's
placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example, if
the "XXX" amount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-
er, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
WARNING - Loose cargo
Do not travel with unsecured
blunt objects in the passenger
compartment of your vehicle
(e.g. suit cases or unsecured
child seats). These items may
strike occupant during a sud-
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C190F03JM
Item Description Total
AVehicle Capacity 849 lbs
Weight (385 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 805 lbs
161 lbs (73 kg) × 5(365 kg)
C
Available Cargo and44 lbs
Luggage weight (20 kg)
ABC Example 3
C190F02JM
Item Description Total
AVehicle Capacity 849 lbs
Weight (385 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 750 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 5(340 kg)
C
Available Cargo and99 lbs
Luggage weight (45 kg)
ABC Example 2
C190F01JM
Item Description Total
AVehicle Capacity 849 lbs
Weight (385 kg)
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 300 lbs
150 lbs (68 kg) × 2(136 kg)
C
Available Cargo and549 lbs
Luggage weight (249 kg)
Example 1
ABC
Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight
and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's
capacity weight.