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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning disabled
When the rear bumper around the
rear-side radar or sensor is covered
with foreign matters, such as snow or
rain, or if you have installed a trailer
or carrier, it can reduce the detecting
performance and temporarily limit or
disable Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning.
If this occurs, the 'Rear Cross-Traffic
Safety disabled. Radar blocked'
warning message will appear on the
cluster.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
will operate properly when such foreign
material or trailer, etc., is removed. If Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning does not operate properly
after it is removed, have the function
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
Limitations of Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
may not operate properly, or it may
operate unexpectedly under the fol-
lowing circumstances:
 Departing from where trees or grass is overgrown
 Departing from where roads are wet
 Speed of the approaching vehicle is fast or slow
✽ ✽
NOTICE
For more details on the limitations
of the rear corner radar, refer to
"Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) (if equipped)" in chapter 5.
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CAUTION
Turn off Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning to install atrailer, carrier, etc., or remove thetrailer, carrier, etc. to use RearCross-Traffic Collision Warning.
WARNING
 Even though the warning message does not appear on
the cluster, Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning may not
properly operate.
 Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may not properly
operate in an area (e.g. open
terrain), where any substance
are not detected after turning
ON the engine.
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WARNING
[A]: Structure
 Driving near a vehicle orstructure
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning may be limited when
driving near a vehicle or struc-
ture, and may not detect the
vehicle approaching from the left
or right. If this occurs, the func-
tion may not warn the driver
when necessary.
Always check your surround-
ings while backing up. (Continued)
OSC050100
(Continued)
 When the vehicle is in a com-plex parking environment
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning may detect vehicles
which are parking or pulling out
near your vehicle (e.g. a vehicle
leaving beside your vehicle, a
vehicle parking or pulling out in
the rear area, a vehicle
approaching your vehicle mak-
ing a turn, etc.). If this occurs,
the function may unnecessarily
warn the driver.
Always check your surround-
ings while backing up. (Continued)
OSC050101
(Continued)
[A]: Vehicle
 When the vehicle is parkeddiagonally
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning may detect vehicles
which are parking or pulling out
near your vehicle (e.g. a vehicle
leaving beside your vehicle, a
vehicle parking or pulling out in
the rear area, a vehicle
approaching your vehicle mak-
ing a turn, etc.). If this occurs,
the function may unnecessarily
warn the driver.
Always check your surround-
ings while backing up. (Continued)
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(Continued)
[A]: Structure, [B]: Wall
 Pulling into the parking space
where there is a structure
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning may detect vehicles
passing by in front of you when
parking backwards into a park-
ing space with a wall or struc-
ture in the rear or side area. If
this occurs, the function may
unnecessarily warn the driver.
Always check your surround-
ings while backing up. (Continued)
OSC050103
(Continued)
 When the vehicle is on or neara slope
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning may be limited when
the vehicle is on a uphill or
downhill slope, or near it, and
may not detect the vehicle
approaching from the left or
right. If this occurs, the function
may not warn the driver when
necessary.
Always check your surround-
ings while backing up. (Continued)
OSC051104N
(Continued)
 When the vehicle is parkedrearward
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning may detect vehicles
passing by behind you when
parking backwards into a
parking space. If this occurs,
the function may unnecessar-
ily warn the driver. Always
check your surroundings
while backing up.
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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 amoderate 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
section 7. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see sec-
tion 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.
ECONOMICAL OPERATION
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Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
ards, follow these suggestions:
 Drive cautiously and allow extradistance for braking.
 Avoid sudden braking or steering.
 When braking with non-ABS brakes, pump the brake pedal with
a light up-and-down motion until
the vehicle is stopped. Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
 If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,
use second gear. Accelerate slow-
ly to avoid spinning the drive
wheels.
 Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the
drive wheels to provide traction
when stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between R (Reverse) and any
forward gear in vehicles equipped
with an Intelligent Variable
Transmission. Do not race the
engine, and spin the wheels as little
as possible. If you are still stuck after
a few tries, have the vehicle pulled
out by a tow vehicle to avoid engine
overheating and possible damage to
the transmission.
The ESC system should be turned
OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
CAUTION- Vehicle
rocking
Prolonged rocking may causeengine overheating, transmis-sion damage or failure, and tiredamage.
WARNING- Downshifting
Do not downshift with an intelli-
gent variable transmission
while driving on slippery sur-
faces. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires
to skid and result in an acci-
dent.
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 Adjust your mirrors to reduce theglare from other driver's head-
lights.
 Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed on vehicles not
equipped with the automatic head-
light aiming feature. Dirty or
improperly aimed headlights will
make it much more difficult to see
at night.
 Avoid staring directly at the head- lights of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not
prepared for the slick pavement.
Here are a few things to consider
when driving in the rain:
 A heavy rainfall will make it harderto see and will increase the dis-
tance needed to stop your vehicle,
so slow down.
 Keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Replace
your windshield wiper blades when
they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.  If your tires are not in good condi-
tion, making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be
sure your tires are in good shape.
 Turn on your headlights to make it easier for others to see you.
 Driving too fast through large pud- dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
 If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking
operation returns.
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Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.
Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you
are going to drive before you begin
driving.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pres-
sures will result in overheating and
possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction
or tire failure.
Never exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure shown on the tires.
WARNING- Tire tread
Always check the tire tread
before driving your vehicle.
Worn-out tires can result in loss
of vehicle control. Worn-out
tires should be replaced as
soon as possible. For further
information and tread limits,
refer to “Tires and wheels” in
section 7.
WARNING- Under/Over Inflated Tires
Always check the tires for prop-
er inflation before driving.
Underinflated or overinflated
tires can cause poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
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Severe weather conditions in the
winter result in greater wear and
other problems. To minimize the
problems of winter driving, you
should follow these suggestions:
Snowy or Icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires
or to install tire chains on your tires.
If snow tires are needed, it is neces-
sary to select tires equivalent in size
and type of the original equipment
tires. Failure to do so may adversely
affect the safety and handling of your
car. Furthermore, speeding, rapid
acceleration, sudden brake applica-
tions, and sharp turns are potentially
very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden
brake applications on snowy or icy
roads may cause skids. You need to
keep sufficient distance between the
vehicle in operation in front and your
vehicle. Also, apply the brake gently.
It should be noted that installing tire
chains on the tire will provide greater
driving force, but will not prevent side
skids.
Tire chains are not legal in all states.
Check state laws before installing tire
chains.
Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your vehi-
cle, make sure they are radial tires of
the same size and load range as the
original tires. Mount snow tires on all
four wheels to balance your vehicle’s
handling in all weather conditions.
Keep in mind that the traction provid-
ed by snow tires on dry roads may
not be as high as your vehicle's orig-
inal equipment tires. You should drive
cautiously even when the roads are
clear. Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, state and munic-ipal regulations for possible restric-tions against their use.
WINTER DRIVING
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WARNING- Snow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent
in size and type to the vehicle's
standard tires. Otherwise, the
safety and handling of your vehi-
cle may be adversely affected.
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