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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†8
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline .
The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned .
OFF
(But tons located on left of Steering Wheel)
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
Instrument Cluster Control
With parking lights/headlights ON, toggle switch A up (+) or down (-) to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination .
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†8
ESC is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers . It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible .
Press the ESC OFF button B to turn ESC OFF .
•When HAC is active (e .g ., during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator – this is normal operation
•HAC provides a t wo-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
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The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
REMINDERS:
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ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle star tup . When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
A
B
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CON
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TROLS
High Beam Assist (HBA)
High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from other vehicles and road conditions .
To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn on the high beams by pushing the lever away from you . The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate .Headlight ON position
Parking light position
AUTOAuto Light* / DRL / HBA
OFFLights OFF
AUTO
OF F
OFF
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions . Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams .
One-Touch Lane Change Signal
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
Headlights & High Beams
To operate:
•Rotate lever switch to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams
AUTO Light* – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically, depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle .Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A up/down to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal Lever up/down slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing . The lane change signal will blink 3 times .
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, go to User Settings Mode* in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)*
DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . The lights will be on automatically when the ignition or
Engine Start/Stop button is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Fog lights are on
•Engine is turned off
•Switch is in the OFF position
REMINDERS:
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HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously . If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and the low beams will be on continuously
A
REMINDER: DRL only operates during the day time
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for fog light operation .
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When doors are unlocked by the Smar t Key, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
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If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
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Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
51 *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button* is OFF .
Map Lamp/Room Lamp Operation
Push the button A to turn the map lamp ON/OFF . This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for the driver or the front passenger .
Front/Rear Room Lamps Button – Press button B to turn the front and rear room lamps on and off .
Door Mode Button – Press button C, to enable or disable Door Mode . In Door Mode, the map and room lamps turn on when any door is opened . When all doors are locked or the ignition is on, the map and room lamp will turn off immediately .
Rear Room Lamps – Press the button D to turn the rear passenger lamp ON/OFF .
(Type B)
(Type A)
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information .
AAB
D
C