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ESC off state 2 : “Traction &
Stability Control disabled”
To turn off the traction control func-
tion and the brake control function of
the ESC, press the ESC OFF button
(ESC OFF ) for more than 3 sec-
onds. ESC OFF indicator light (ESC
OFF ) will illuminate and ESC OFF
warning chime will sound. In this
state, the car stability control function
will not operate.
Indicator light
When the ignition switch is turned
ON, the indicator light illuminates,
then goes off if ESC system is oper-
ating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
ever ESC is operating or illuminates
when ESC fails to operate.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes
on when the ESC is turned off with
the button.
WARNING
Driving with varying tire or
wheel sizes may cause the ESC
system to malfunction. When
replacing tires, make sure they
are the same size as your origi-
nal tires.
WARNING- Electronic sta- bility control
Drive carefully even though
your vehicle has Electronic
Stability Control. It can only
assist you in maintaining con-
trol under certain circum-
stances.
■ESC indicator light
■ ESC OFF indicator light
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Vehicle stability management
(VSM)
This system is designed to provide
further enhancements to vehicle sta-
bility and steering responses when a
vehicle is driving on a slippery road
or a vehicle detected changes in
coefficient of friction between the
right wheels and left wheels when
braking.
VSM operation
When the VSM is in operation, the
ESC indicator light ( ) blinks.
When the vehicle stability manage-
ment is operating properly, you can
feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle
and/or abnormal steering responses
(EPS). This is only the effect of brake
and EPS control and indicates noth-
ing unusual. The VSM does not operate when:
Driving on bank roads such as gra-
dient or incline
Driving in reverse
ESC OFF indicator light ( ) remains on the instrument cluster
EPS indicator light remains on the instrument cluster
WARNING- Maintaining
Brake Pressure on Incline
HAC does not replace the need
to apply brakes while stopped on
an incline. While stopped, make
sure you maintain brake pres-
sure sufficient to prevent your
vehicle from rolling backward
and causing an accident. Don’t
release the brake pedal until you
are ready to accelerate forward.
CAUTION
The HAC does not operate when the transmission shiftlever is in the P (Park) or N(Neutral) position.
The HAC activates even though the ESC is off but itdoes not activate when theESC has malfunctioned.
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VSM operation off
If you press the ESC OFF button to
turn off the ESC, the VSM will also
cancel and the ESC OFF indicator
light ( ) illuminates.
To turn on the VSM, press the button
again. The ESC OFF indicator light
will turn off.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if
you don’t cancel the VSM operation
by pressing the ESC OFF button. It
indicates that a malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the
Electric Power Steering system or
VSM system. If the ESC indicator
light ( ) or EPS warning light
remains on, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
The VSM is designed to functionabove approximately 15 km/h (9
mph) on curves. The VSM is designed to function
above approximately 30 km/h (18
mph) when a vehicle is braking on
a split-mu road. The split-mu road
is made of surfaces which have dif-
ferent friction forces.
Your vehicle is designed to activate according to the driver’s intention,
even with installed VSM. Always
follow all the normal precautions
for driving at safe speeds for the
conditions – including driving in
inclement weather and on a slip-
pery road.
WARNING- Vehicle stabili-
ty management
Drive carefully even though your
vehicle has Vehicle stability man-
agement. It can only assist you in
maintaining control under cer-
tain circumstances.
WARNING
The Vehicle Stability
Management system is not a
substitute for safe driving prac-
tices but a supplementary func-
tion only. It is the responsibility
of the driver to always check the
speed and the distance to the
vehicle ahead. Always hold the
steering wheel firmly while driv-
ing.
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Good braking practices
Check to be sure the parking brake
is not engaged and that the park-
ing brake indicator light is out
before driving away.
Driving through water may get the brakes wet. They can also get wet
when the vehicle is washed. Wet
brakes can be dangerous! Your
vehicle will not stop as quickly if the
brakes are wet. Wet brakes may
cause the vehicle to pull to one
side.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action
returns to normal, taking care to
keep the vehicle under control at
all times. If the braking action does
not return to normal, stop as soon
as it is safe to do so and call an
authorized Kia dealer for assis-
tance.
Don't coast down hills with the vehicle out of gear. This is extreme-
ly hazardous. Keep the vehicle in
gear at all times, use the brakes to
slow down, then shift to a lower
gear so that engine braking will
help you maintain a safe speed. Don't "ride" the brake pedal.
Resting your foot on the brake
pedal while driving can be danger-
ous because the brakes might
overheat and lose their effective-
ness. It also increases the wear of
the brake components.
If a tire goes flat while you are driv- ing, apply the brakes gently and
keep the vehicle pointed straight
ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
and stop in a safe place.
If your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent variable transmission,
don't let your vehicle creep for-
ward. To avoid creeping forward,
keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when the vehicle is stopped.WARNING- Tire/Wheel
size
When replacing tires and
wheels, make sure they are the
same size as the original tires
and wheels installed. Driving
with varying tire or wheel sizes
may affect the vehicle's han-
dling.
WARNING
For maximum protection, always
wear your seat belt. No system,
no matter how advanced, can
compensate for all driver error
and/or driving conditions.
Always drive responsibly.
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The warning light illumi-
nates on the LCD display,
when you cancel FCA sys-
tem. It illuminates even
with the ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) OFF. The driver can monitor
the FCA ON/OFF status on the LCD
display. When the warning light
remains ON with FCA system acti-
vated, have the system checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
The driver can select the initial warn-
ing activation time in the User
Settings in the instrument cluster
LCD display. The options for the ini-
tial Forward Collision Warning sys-
tem include the following: • Early : When this condition is
selected, the initial Forward
Collision Warning system is
activated earlier than nor-
mal. This setting maximizes
the amount of distance
between the vehicle ahead
before the initial warning
occurs. If the 'Early' condi-
tion feels too sensitive,
select 'Normal' condition.
Even though, 'Early' is
selected if the front vehicle
suddenly stops the initial
warning activation time may
not seem fast.
When this condition is
selected, the initial
Forward Collision Warning
is activated normally. This
setting allows for a nomi-
nal amount of distance
between the vehicle ahead
before the initial warning
occurs. When this condition is select-
ed, the initial Forward
Collision Warning is activated
later than normal. This setting
reduces the amount of dis-
tance between the vehicle
ahead before the initial warn-
ing occurs. Select 'Late' when
traffic is light and when driv-
ing speed is slow.
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Prerequisite for activation
FCA system will activate when FCA
system is selected on the LCD dis-
play, and when the following prereq-
uisites are satisfied:
- The ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) is activated.
- The driving speed is over 10 km/h (6 mph). (FCA system only works
within a certain range of vehicle
speeds)
- When FCA system recognizes a vehicle in front. FCA system automatically activates
when you turn the vehicle on.
The driver can deactivate FCA sys-
tem by canceling the system setting
on the LCD display.
FCA system automatically deacti- vates when canceling the ESC.
When the ESC is canceled, FCA
system cannot be activated on the
LCD display. In this case, FCA sys-
tem warning light will illuminate,
but it does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
FCA system warning message
and system control
FCA system produces warning mes-
sages, warning alarms, and emer-
gency braking based on the level of
risk of a frontal collision, such as
when a vehicle ahead suddenly
brakes, or when there is no following
distance from the vehicle in front.
WARNING
Set or cancel FCA with the con-
trol switches on the steering
wheel after stopping the vehicle
in a safe place.
WARNING
FCA system may not recognize
every obstacle or provide warn-
ings and braking in every situa-
tion, so do not rely on FCA sys-
tem to stop the vehicle in
instances where the driver sees
an obstacle and has the ability
to apply the brakes.
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Warning message and warninglight
When the sensor cover is blocked
with dirt, snow, or debris, FCA sys-
tem operation may stop temporarily.
If this occurs, a warning message will
appear on the LCD display. Remove
any dirt, snow, or debris and clean
the radar sensor cover before oper-
ating FCA system. The system will
operate normally when such foreign
substance is removed FCA system
may not properly operate in an area
(e.g. open terrain), where any sub-
stances are not detected after turn-
ing ON the engine.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Do not apply 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 frontal sensor
area. When the sensor moves out
of the correct position due to
external force, the system may not
operate correctly even without the
warning light or message. In this
case, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer. (Continued)(Continued)
• If the front bumper becomes dam-
aged in the area around the radar
sensor, FCA system may not oper-
ate properly. We recommend you
to have the vehicle inspected by
authorized Kia dealer.
• Use only genuine parts to repair or replace a damaged sensor or sen-
sor cover. Do not apply paint to
the sensor cover.
• Playing the vehicle audio system at high volume may make it diffi-
cult to hear FCA system warning
sounds.
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System malfunction
When FCA is not working properly,
FCA warning light ( ) will illumi-
nate and the warning message
(“Check FCA system”) will appear
for a few seconds. After the mes-
sage disappears, the master warn-
ing light ( ) will illuminate. In this
case, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
FCA warning message may appear along with the illumination
of the ESC warning light.WARNING
FCA system is only a supple-mental system for the driver's
convenience. The driver
should hold the responsibility
to control the vehicle opera-
tion. Do not solely depend on
FCA system. Rather, maintain
a safe braking distance, and, if
necessary, depress the brake
pedal to reduce the driving
speed.
In certain instances and under certain driving condi-
tions, FCA system may acti-
vate prematurely. This initial
warning message appears on
the LCD display with a warn-
ing chime. Also, in certain
instances the front radar sen-
sor may not detect the vehicle
ahead. FCA system may not
activate and the warning mes-
sage will not be displayed.
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If there is a malfunction withFCA system, Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist
(FCA) system is not applied
even though the braking sys-
tem is operating normally.
If the vehicle in front stops suddenly, you may have less
control of the brake system.
Therefore, always keep a safe
distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you.
FCA system may activate dur- ing braking and the vehicle
may stop suddenly shifting
loose objects toward the pas-
sengers. Always keep loose
objects secured.
FCA system may not activate if the driver applies the brake
pedal to avoid a collision.
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