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Features of your vehicle
WARNING - Audio
System
Do not disassemble, assemble,
or modify this audio system.
Such acts could result in fire or
electric shock.
WARNING - Antenna
Do not touch the antenna dur-
ing thunder or lightning as such
acts may lead to lightning
induced electric shock.
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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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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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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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5
Illuminated ENGINE
START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the ENGINE START/STOP button
will illuminate for your convenience.
The light will go off after about 30
seconds when the door is closed. It
will also go off immediately when the
theft-alarm system is armed.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
With Intelligent Variable Transmission
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. When
you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will
not change to the OFF position but to
the ACC position. Vehicles equipped with anti-theft
steering column lock
The steering wheel locks when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is in the
OFF position to protect you against
theft. It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the driver's
door, the warning chime will sound.
Try locking the steering wheel again.
If the problem is not solved, have the
system checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
In addition, if the ENGINE
START/STOP button is in the OFF
position after the driver's door is
opened, the steering wheel will not
lock and the warning chime will
sound. If that occurs, close the door.
Then the steering wheel will lock and
the warning chime will stop.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
OYB050001L
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5
ON
With Intelligent Variable Transmission
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge,
because the engine is not running.
START/RUN
With Intelligent Variable Transmission
To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral)
position. For your safety, start the
engine with the shift lever in the P
(Park) position.
✽ ✽    
NOTICE
If you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without
depressing the brake pedal for
Intelligent Variable Transmission
vehicles, the engine will not start
and the ENGINE START/STOP
button changes as follow:
OFF ➔ ➔
ACC  ➔ ➔
ON  ➔ ➔
OFF or ACC
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R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.-Parking in N (Neutral) gear
Follow the steps below when parking
if you want the vehicle to move when
pushed.
1.After parking your vehicle, step on
the brake pedal and move the shift
lever to “P” with the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button in
“ON” or while the engine is running.
2.If the parking brake is applied unlock the parking brake.
3.While pressing the brake pedal, turn the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button “OFF”.
- For smart key equipped vehicles,the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button can be
moved to “OFF” only when the
shift lever is in “P”.
4.Change the gear shift lever to “N” (Neutral) while pressing the brake
pedal and pushing “SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE” button or inserting, a
tool (e.g. flathead screw-driver) into
the “SHIFT LOCK RELEASE”
access hole at the same time. Then,
the vehicle will move when external
force is applied.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransmission if you shift into Rwhile the vehicle is in motion,except as explained in “Rockingthe vehicle” in this chapter.
WARNING 
Do not drive with the shift lever
in N (Neutral).
The engine brake may not work,
which may lead to an accident.
WARNING 
 With the exception of parking in neutral gear, always park
the vehicle in “P” (Park) for
safety and engage the parking
brake.
 Before parking in “N” (Neutral) gear, first make sure the park-
ing ground is level and flat. Do
not park in “N” gear on any
slopes or gradients.
If parked and left in “N”, the
vehicle may move and cause
serious damage and injury.
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