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Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Necessary inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Ignition switch position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
• Starting the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
• Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . 5-10
• ENGINE START/STOP button position . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
• Starting the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) . . . . . . . 5-17
• Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation . 5-17
• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
• Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
• Good braking practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Sport mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 5-40
• SPORT mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA). . . . . 5-41
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings . . . . . . 5-42
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning messageand function control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
• Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
• Warning message and warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction . . 5-48
• Limitations of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 5-50
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
• Lane Keeping Assist settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
• Lane Keeping Assist operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
• Lane Keeping Assist malfunction and limitations . . 5-63
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) . . . . . . . . . 5-65
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning settings . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning operation. . . . . . . . . . 5-69
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction and limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70\
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
• Basic function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
5-75
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
• Driver Attention Warning settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
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• Driver Attention Warning operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
• Driver Attention Warning malfunction andlimitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81\
Cruise Control (CC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• Cruise Control operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• Increasing set speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
• Decreasing set speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
• Accelerating temporarily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
• Temporarily pausing Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
• Resuming Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
• Turning off Cruise Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Lane Following Assist (LFA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
• Lane Following Assist settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
• Lane Following Assist operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
• Lane Following Assist malfunction and limitations . 5-93
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) . 5-94
• Detecting sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning settings . . . . 5-95
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning operation . . . 5-96
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning malfunction
and limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-97
Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-102
• The radio frequency components (Rear Corner Radar)complies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10\
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Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-107
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-108
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
• Snowy or Icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . 5-112
• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-112
• Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . 5-113
• Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system5-113
• Don't let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 5-113
• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114
• Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114
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Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115
• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-115
• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-118
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• GVW (Gross vehicle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
• GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
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Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change
in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the
underneath side of the vehicle, have
the exhaust system checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING- Engineexhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in an
enclosed area for a prolonged
time.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless
gas that can cause uncon-
sciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING- Open trunk/liftgate
Do not drive with the trunk/lift-
gate open.
Poisonous exhaust gases can
enter the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
trunk/liftgate open proceed as
follows:
1.Close all windows.
2.Open side vents.
3.Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control at
“Floor” or “Face” and the fan
at the highest speed.
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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, with 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 or
ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to the ON position.
 Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes off.
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 hand held 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 could
interfere with the operation of
the foot pedals, possibly caus-
ing 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
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft.
The ignition key can be removed only
in the LOCK position.The anti-theft steering column lock is
not a substitute for the parking brake.
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever is
engaged in P (Park) for the
Intelligent Variable Transmission, set
the parking brake fully and shut the
engine off.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and
electrical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position,
turn the key while turning the steer-
ing wheel right and left to release the
tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if
the engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
KEY POSITIONS
OUB051002
OSC057001N
■ Type A
■Type B
ACC
ON
START
LOCK
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START
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If you leave the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position for a long time,
the battery may discharge.
WARNING- Ignition
switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle
is moving. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
WARNING- Steering wheel
Never reach for any controls
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a
loss of vehicle control.
WARNING- Key holder
Do not attach small purses,
multiple keys, or any other
heavy accessories to the dri-
ver's key chain used to start the
vehicle. This may cause the
inserted key to inadvertently
change the ignition position to
the ACC position while the vehi-
cle is moving, thereby increas-
ing the risk of an accident and
deactivating several safety fea-
tures.
WARNING- Leaving the vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden
vehicle movement, never leave
your vehicle if the transmission
is not locked in the P (Park)
position and the parking brake
is not fully engaged. Before
leaving the driver's seat, always
make sure the shift lever is
engaged in P (Park), set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off.
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