Kia Sorento (2024 year). Manual in english

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Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)........................................................ 5-88

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Lane Keeping Assist Settings................................................................... 5-
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Lane Keeping Assist Operation................................................................ 5-
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Lane Keeping Assist Malfunction and Limitations ..........................5-93

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) ..........................5-95

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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Settings ................................5-97

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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation ............................5-99

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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and

Limitations ...................................................................................................... 5-
102

Safe Exit Warning (SEW) .......................................................... 5-107

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Safe Exit Warning Settings...................................................................... 5-
107

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Safe Exit Warning Operation ................................................................. 5-
108

Safe Exit Assist (SEA) ................................................................ 5-110

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Safe Exit Assist Settings ............................................................................. 5-
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Safe Exit Assist Operation .........................................................................5-
112

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Safe Exit Assist Malfunction and Limitations................................... 5-113

Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA) ..........................................5-115

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Manual Speed Limit Assist Operation................................................. 5-
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Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)....................................... 5-118

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Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Settings ................................................ 5-
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Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Operation........................................... 5-120

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Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Malfunction and Limitations........5-121

Driver Attention Warning (DAW ) ............................................ 5-123

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Driver Attention Warning Settings........................................................5-124

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Driver Attention Warning Operation.................................................... 5-125

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Driver Attention Warning Malfunction and Limitations .............. 5-127

Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) .............................................. 5-129

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Blind-Spot View Monitor Settings ........................................................ 5-130

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Blind-Spot View Monitor Operation.................................................... 5-130

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Cruise Control (CC).................................................................... 5-131

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Cruise Control Operation ..........................................................................5-
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Smart Cruise Control (SCC) ......................................................5-134

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Smart Cruise Control Settings................................................................5-
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Smart Cruise Control Operation............................................................5-
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Smart Cruise Control Display and Control........................................ 5-139

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Smart Cruise Control Malfunction and Limitations.......................5-144

Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) ...................5-149

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Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control Settings .........................5-149

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Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control Operation .................... 5-150

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Limitations of Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control .............. 5-152

Lane Following Assist (LFA) .....................................................5-155

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Lane Following Assist Settings...............................................................5-
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Lane Following Assist Operation...........................................................5-
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Lane Following Assist Malfunction and Limitations .....................5-158

Highway Driving Assist (HDA).................................................5-159

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Highway Driving Assist Settings........................................................... 5-
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Highway Driving Assist Operation ........................................................5-
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Highway Driving Assist Malfunction and Limitations ..................5-163

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) ........5-165

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Avoidance Assist Settings.............5-

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Avoidance Assist Operation ........ 5-

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Avoidance Assist Malfunction

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Limitations ...............................................................................................5-

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Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) .............. 5-175

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Reverse Parking Distance Warning Settings ................................... 5-
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Reverse Parking Distance Warning Operation ............................... 5-177

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Reverse Parking Distance Warning Malfunction and

Limitations ....................................................................................................... 5-
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Declaration of conformity ........................................................ 5-183

Special driving conditions ........................................................ 5-185

Winter driving ............................................................................5-189

Trailer towing............................................................................. 5-191

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Hitches ..............................................................................................................5-
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Safety

chains..................................................................................................5-

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Trailer brakes .................................................................................................5-
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Driving with a trailer....................................................................................5-
193

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Maintenance when trailer towing .........................................................5-196

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If you do decide to pull a trailer.............................................................5-196

Vehicle load limit .......................................................................5-198

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Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit - ....................................5-199

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Certification label ....................................................................................... 5-

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Vehicle weight .......................................................................... 5-202

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Base curb weight......................................................................................... 5-
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Vehicle curb weight.................................................................................... 5-
202

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Cargo

weight................................................................................................. 5-

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GAW (Gross axle weight)......................................................................... 5-
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GAW R (Gross axle weight rating) ........................................................5-
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GVW (Gross vehicle weight)...................................................................5-
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GVW R (Gross vehicle weight rating) .................................................. 5-202

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Overloading ................................................................................................... 5-202

Overloading............................................................................... 5-202

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Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

Driving your vehicle

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.

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Engine exhaust
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
and odorless gas that can cause uncon

sciousness and death by asphyxiation.

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Open liftgate
Do not drive with the liftgate open. Poi

sonous exhaust gases can enter the pas

senger compartment. If you must drive
with the liftgate open proceed as fol

lows:

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.

Before driving

Before getting into the vehicle, you
should examine the vehicle and its sur

roundings. After getting into the vehicle,
you should check a number of things
before driving.

Before entering vehicle

• Be sure that all windows, outside mir

ror(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, at
the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in
"Maintenance" on page 7-5.

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Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving. The
driver's primary responsibility is in the
safe and legal operation of the vehicle.
Use of any hand-held devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems that dis

tract the driver should not be used
during vehicle operation.

Before starting

• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all controls

are easily reached.

• Buckle your seat belt.

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Before driving

• Adjust the inside and outside rear

view mirrors.

• Be sure that all lights work.

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Check all gauges.

• Check the operation of warning lights

when the ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton is turned to the ON position.

• Release the parking brake and make

sure the brake warning light is not on.

For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its equip

ment.

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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.

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Check surroundings
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, especially
children, before putting a vehicle into D
(Drive) or R (Reverse).

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Loose objects
Securely store items in your vehicle.
When you make a sudden stop or turn
the steering wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it could inter

fere with the operation of the foot ped

als, possibly causing an accident.

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Driving under the influence
Do not drive while under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or other impairing sub

stances. Drinking and driving is danger

ous. Even a small amount of alcohol will
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.

Driving while under the influence of
drugs or other impairing substances is
as dangerous as or more dangerous
than driving drunk.

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Proper footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the brake
and accelerator pedals.

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Key positions

Key positions (if equipped)

Your

vehicle is equipped with four differ

ent

ignition positions.

Illuminated ignition switch

Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position.

The light will go off immediately when the
ignition switch is turned on. It will also go
off after about 30 seconds when the door
is closed.

Ignition switch position

Your vehicle is equipped with four differ

ent ignition positions.

LOCK (1)

The ignition key can be removed only in
the LOCK position.

ACC (Accessory) (2)

The electrical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.

ON (3)

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 prevent battery
discharge.

START (4)

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.

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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.

NOTICE

If you leave the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position for a long time, the
battery may discharge.

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Key holder
Do not attach small purses, multiple
keys, or any other heavy accessories to
the driver's key chain used to start the
vehicle. This may cause the driver to
accidentally make the key inserted in the
vehicle to change the ignition position to
the ACC position while the vehicle is
moving thereby increasing the risk of an
accident and causing the deactivation of
several safety features.

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Leaving the vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden vehicle
movement, never leave your vehicle if the
gear is not locked in the P (Park) position
and the parking brake is fully engaged.
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
make sure the gear is shifted to P (Park)
position, set the park

ing brake fully and

shut the engine off.

Ignition key interlock system

The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the vehicle is in P (Park).

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• 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.

• Do not attach small purses, multiple

keys, or any other heavy accessories
to the driver's key chain used to start
the vehicle. This may cause the driver
to accidentally make the key inserted
in the vehicle to change the ignition
position to the ACC position while the
vehicle is moving thereby increasing

the risk of an accident and causing
the deactivation of several safety fea

tures.

• To avoid unexpected or sudden vehi

cle movement, never leave your vehi

cle if the gear is not locked in the P
(Park) position and the parking brake
is fully engaged. Before leaving the
driver's seat, always make sure the
gear is shifted to P (Park) position, set
the parking brake fully and shut the
engine off.

NOTICE

If you leave the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position for a long time, the
battery may discharge.

Starting the engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2. Make sure the gear is shifted to P

(Park) position. Depress the brake
pedal fully.

3. Turn the ignition switch to START and

hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.

It should be started without depress

ing the accelerator pedal.

4. Do not wait for the engine to warm up

while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)

Starting and stopping the engine
for turbocharger intercooler

1. Do not race or accelerate the engine

immediately after starting.

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ENGINE START/STOP button

If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrication
is ensured in the turbocharger unit.

2. After high speed or extended driving,

requiring a heavy engine load, idle the
engine about 1 minute before turning it
off.

This idle time will allow the turbo

charger to cool prior to shutting the
engine off.

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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.

If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position. If traffic and
road conditions permit, you may put the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while
the vehicle is still moving and turn the
ignition switch to the START position in
an attempt to restart the engine.

CAUTION

Starter
Do not engage the starter for more than
10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to
start, wait 5 to 10 seconds before reen

gaging the starter. Improper use of the
starter may damage it.

ENGINE START/STOP button
(if equipped)

Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP
button

The light will go off after about 30 sec

onds when the door is closed. It will also
go off immediately when the theft-alarm
system is armed.

ENGINE START/STOP button
position

Your vehicle is equipped with four differ

ent ignition positions.

OFF

To turn off the engine (START/RUN
posi

tion) or vehicle power (ON position),

press the ENGINE START/STOP button
with the gear in the P (Park) position.
When you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button without the gear in the P
(Park) position, the ENGINE START/
STOP button will not change to the OFF
position but to the ACC position.

Anti-theft steering column lock (if
equipped)

The steering wheel locks when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the

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ENGINE START/STOP button

OFF position to protect you against
theft.

It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked prop

erly 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. In such a situation, close the
door. Then the steering wheel will lock
and the warning chime will stop.

NOTICE

If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton will not work. Press the ENGINE

START/STOP button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to release
the tension.

NOTICE

You are able to turn off the engine
(START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON),
only when the vehicle is not in motion.

CAUTION

In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn
the engine off and to the ACC position
by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button for more than 2 seconds or 3
times repeatedly within 3 seconds.

If the vehicle is still moving, to restart the
vehicle:

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP

but

ton when vehicle speed is 5

km/h (3 mph) or over.

ACC (Accessory)

Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.

The steering wheel unlocks and electri

cal accessories are operational.

If the ENGINE START/STOP button is
in the ACC position for more than 1 hour,
the button is turned off automatically to
prevent battery discharge.

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.

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ENGINE START/STOP button

NOTICE

you

leave

the

ENGINE

START/STOP button in the ACC or
ON position for a long time, the battery
will discharge.

START/RUN

To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the gear in the P
(Park) or the N (Neutral) position. For
your safety, start the engine with the
gear in the P (Park) position.

NOTICE

If you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button without pressing the brake pedal,
the engine will not start and the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes as
follow:

OFF

→ ACC → ON → OFF or ACC

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• Never press the ENGINE

START/STOP button while the vehicle
is in motion. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.

• Before leaving the driver's seat,

always make sure the gear is shifted
to P (Park) position, set the parking
brake fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these precau

tions are not taken.

• Never reach for the ENGINE START/

STOP button or any other controls
through the steering wheel while the
vehicle is in motion. The presence of
your hand or arm in the area could
cause loss of vehicle control, an acci

dent and serious bodily injury or
death.

• Do not place any movable objects

around the driver's seat as they may
move while driving, interfere with the
driver and lead to an accident.

Starting the engine

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• Do not start the vehicle with the accel

erator pedal engaged. The vehicle can
move and lead to an accident.

• Wait until the engine rpm is normal.

The vehicle may suddenly move if the
brake pedal is released when the rpm
is high.

Starting the engine with smart
key

At the time that the vehicle doors are
opened or when the ENGINE START/
STOP button is pressed the vehicle will
check for the smart key.

If the smart key is not in the vehicle, the
"

" indicator and a message "Key is

not in the vehicle" will appear on the
instrument cluster and LCD window. And
if all doors are closed, the chime will
sound for 5 seconds. The indicator or
warning will turn off while the vehicle is
moving. Always have the smart key with
you.

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The engine will start, only when the
smart key is in the vehicle. Never allow
children or any person who is unfamiliar
with the vehicle touch the ENGINE
START/STOP button or related parts.
Pushing the ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton while the smart key is in the

vehicle
may result in unintended engine activa

tion and/or unintended vehicle move

ment.

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ENGINE START/STOP button

CAUTION

If the engine stalls while the vehicle is in
motion, do not attempt to move the gear
to the P (Park) position. If the traffic and
road conditions permit, you may put the
gear in the N (Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button in an
attempt to restart the engine.

NOTICE

• If the battery is weak or the smart key

does not work correctly, you can start
the engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the smart
key.

When you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button directly with the smart
key, the smart key should contact the
button at a right angle.

• When the stop lamp fuse is blown,

you cannot start the engine normally.

Replace the fuse with a new one. If it
is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 seconds
while it is in the ACC position. The
engine can start without pressing the
brake pedal. But for your safety

always press the brake pedal before
starting the engine.

CAUTION

• Do not press the ENGINE START/

STOP button for more than 10 sec

onds except when the stop lamp fuse
is blown.

Starting the engine

1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside

the vehicle.

2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly

applied.

3. Make sure the gear is shifted to P

(Park) position. Depress the brake
pedal fully.

4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP

but

ton.

It should be started without depress

ing the accelerator pedal.

5. Do not wait for the engine to warm up

while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)

Starting and stopping the engine
for turbocharger intercooler

1. Do not race or accelerate the engine

immediately after starting.

If the engine is cold, idle for several
seconds before sufficient lubrication
is ensured in the turbocharger unit.

2. After high speed or extended driving,

requiring a heavy engine load, idle the
engine about 1 minute before turning it
off.

This idle time will allow the turbo

charger to cool prior to shutting the
engine off.

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Automatic transmission (Shift Lever)

CAUTION

Do not turn the engine off immediately
after it has been subjected to a heavy
load. Doing so may cause severe dam

age to the engine or turbocharger unit.

Automatic transmission (Shift
Lever) (if equipped)

Depress the brake pedal and the

lock release button when shifting.

Press the unlock button when

shifting.

The shift lever can be shifted

freely.

Automatic transmission opera

tion

The automatic transmission has 8 for

ward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected auto

matically, depending on the balance
between the fuel economy and the
power.

NOTICE

The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if
the battery has been disconnected, may
be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and the shifting sequence will
adjust after shifts are cycled a few times
by the TCM (Transmission Control Mod

ule) or PCM (Powertrain Control Mod

ule).

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Automatic transmission (Shift Lever)

For smooth operation, depress the brake
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a
forward or reverse gear.

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Automatic transmission
• Always check the surrounding areas

near your vehicle for people, espe

cially children, before shifting a vehi

cle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

• Before leaving the driver's seat,

always make sure the shift lever is in
the P (Park) position; then set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if these
precautions are not followed in the
order identified.

• Do not use the engine brake (shifting

from a high gear to lower gear) rap

idly on slippery roads.

The vehicle may slip causing an acci

dent.

CAUTION

• To avoid damage to your transmis

sion, do not accelerate the engine in R
(Reverse) or any forward gear posi

tion with the brakes on.

• When stopped on an incline, do not

hold the vehicle stationary with
engine power. Use the service brake
or the parking brake.

• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P

(Park) into D (Drive), or R (Reverse)
when the engine is above idle speed.

Transmission ranges

The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ON position.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transmission and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.

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• Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle

is in motion will cause the drive wheels
to lock which will cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.

• Do not use the P (Park) position in

place of the parking brake. Always
make sure the shift lever is latched in
the P (Park) position and set the park

ing brake fully.

• Never leave a child unattended in a

vehicle.

CAUTION

The transmission may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) while the vehicle is
in motion.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.

CAUTION

Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
may damage the transmission if you shift
into R while the vehicle is in motion,
except as explained in "Rocking the
vehicle" on page 5-186.

N (Neutral)

The wheels and transmission are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even

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Automatic transmission (Shift Lever)

on the slightest incline unless the park

ing brake or service brakes are applied.

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Do not drive with the shift lever in N
(Neutral).

The engine brake will not work and lead
to an accident.

CAUTION

• Always park the vehicle in "P" (Park)

for safety and engage the parking
brake. If left in "N" (Neutral), the vehi

cle may move and cause serious dam

age and injury.

• After the ignition switch or ENGINE

START/STOP button has been
turned off, the electronic parking
brake can

not be disengaged.

• For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)

equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD
function used while driving, if the igni

tion button has been turned "OFF", the
electronic parking brake will be
engaged automatically. Therefore,
AUTO HOLD function should be
turned off before the ignition button is
turned off.

D (Drive)

This is the normal forward driving posi

tion. The transmission will automatically
shift through 8 gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.

For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the trans

mission will automatically downshift to the
next lower gear.

NOTICE

Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).

Manual mode

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, manual mode is selected by
pushing the shift lever from the D (Drive)
position into the manual gate. To return
to D (Drive) range operation, push the
shift lever back into the main gate.

In manual mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to a
manual transmission, manual mode
allows gearshifts with the accelerator
pedal depressed.
• Up (+): Push the lever forward once to

shift up one gear.

• Down (-): Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one gear.

NOTICE

• The driver must execute upshifts in

accordance with road conditions, tak

ing care to keep the engine speed
below the red zone.

• Only the 8 forward gears can be

selected. To reverse or park the vehi

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Automatic transmission (Shift Lever)

cle, move the shift lever to the R
(Reverse) or P (Park) position as
required.

• Downshifts are made automatically

when the vehicle slows down. When
the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati

cally selected.

• When the engine rpm approaches the

red zone shift points are varied to
upshift automatically.

• To maintain the required levels of

vehicle performance and safety, the
system may not execute certain gear

shifts when the shift lever is operated.

• When driving on a slippery road, push

the shift lever forward into the +(up)
position. This causes the transmission
to shift into the 2nd gear which is bet

ter for smooth driving on a slippery
road. Push the shift lever to the -
(down) side to shift back to the 1st
gear.

Paddle shifter (if equipped)

The paddle shift function is available
when the shift lever is in the D (Drive)
position or the manual mode.

With the shift lever in the D posi

tion

The paddle shift function will operate
when the vehicle speed is more than 10
km/h (6 mph).

Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear and the sys

tem changes from automatic mode to
manual mode.

To change back to automatic shift mode
from manual shift mode, do one of the
followings:
• Pull the [+] paddle shifter for more

than one second

• Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to

manual gate and return it to D posi

tion again

The manual shift mode also changes
back to automatic shift mode in one of
following situations
• When the accelerator pedal is gently

depressed for more than 6 seconds
while driving

• When the vehicle stops

With the shift lever in the manual
mode

Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear.

NOTICE

If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters
at the same time, you cannot shift the
gear.

Shift lock system

For your safety, the automatic transmis

sion has a shift lock system which pre

vents shifting the transmission from P
(Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.

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To shift the transmission from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition

switch or ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton to the ON position.

3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chatter

ing noise near the shift lever may be
heard. This is a normal condition.

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Always fully depress the brake pedal
before and while shifting out of the P
(Park) position into another position to
avoid inadvertent motion of the vehicle
which could injure persons in or around
the vehicle.

Shift-lock override

If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)
position with the brake pedal depressed,
continue depressing the brake, then do
the following:

1. Place the ignition switch or ENGINE

START/STOP button in the
LOCK/OFF position.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Carefully remove the cap (1) covering

the shift-lock release access hole.

4. Insert a tool (e.g., flathead screw

driver) into the access hole and press
down on the tool.

5. Move the shift lever.
6. Remove the tool from the shiftlock

override access hole then install the
cap.

If the shift lever does not move even
after performing this procedure, have
the system checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Good driving practices

• Never move the shift lever from P

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.

• Never move the shift lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.

• Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Never take the vehicle out of gear and

coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave
the vehicle in gear when moving.

• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and malfunc

tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down and shift
to a lower gear. When you do this,
engine braking will help slow down the
vehicle.

• Slow down before shifting to a lower

gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.

• Always use the parking brake. Do not

depend on placing the transmission in

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P (Park) to keep the vehicle from
moving.

• Exercise extreme caution when driv

ing on a slippery surface. Be espe

cially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in
vehicle speed can cause the drive
wheels to lose traction and the vehicle
to go out of control.

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the acceler

ator pedal.

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• When driving uphill or downhill, always

shift to D (Drive) for driving forward or
shift to R (Reverse) for driving
backwards, and check the gear
position indicated on the cluster before
driving. Driving in the opposite
direction of the selected gear can lead
to a dangerous situation by shutting
off the engine and affecting the brak

ing performance.

• Always buckle-up! In a collision, an

unbelted occupant is significantly
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed than a properly belted occu

pant.

• Avoid high speeds when cornering or

turning.

• Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

• The risk of a rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.

• Losing control often occurs if two or

more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver oversteers to reenter
the roadway.

• In the event your vehicle leaves the

roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.

• Never exceed posted speed limits.

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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to
rock the vehicle free by moving it for

ward and backward. Do not attempt this
procedure if people or objects are any

where near the vehicle. During the rock

ing operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward as it becomes
unstuck, causing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.

Moving up a steep grade from a
standing start

To move up a steep grade from a stand

ing start:
• Depress the brake pedal, shift the

shift lever to D (Drive).

Select the appropriate gear depend

ing on load weight and steepness of
the grade, and release the parking
brake. Depress the accelerator gradu

ally after releasing the service brakes.

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Dual clutch transmission (DCT)
(Shift Lever) (if equipped)

Depress the brake pedal and the

lock release button when shifting.

Press the unlock button when

shifting.

The shift lever can be shifted

freely.

*To move the shift lever from/to P

(Parking) or between R (Reverse) and
D (Drive), you must depress the brake
pedal for the vehicle to stand still.

Dual clutch transmission opera

tion

The dual clutch transmission has 8 for

ward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected auto

matically in the D (Drive) position.

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To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death:
• ALWAYS check the surrounding

areas near your vehicle for people,
espe

cially children, before shifting a

vehi

cle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

• Before leaving the driver's seat,

always make sure the shift lever is in
the P (Park) position, then set the

parking brake, and place the ignition
switch or ENGINE START/STOP but

ton in the LOCK/OFF position. Unex

pected and sudden vehicle movement
can occur if these precautions are not
followed.

• When using Manual Shift Mode, use

caution when shifting from a higher
gear to a lower gear on slippery roads.
This could cause the tires to slip and
may result in an accident.

• To avoid damage to your transmis

sion, do not try to accelerate with the
shift lever in R (Reverse) or any for

ward gear position with the brake
engaged.

• When stopped on a slope, do not hold

the vehicle with accelerator pedal.
Engage the service brake or the park

ing brake.

• The Dual Clutch Transmission gives

the driving feel of a manual transmis

sion, yet provides the ease of a fully
automatic transmission. Unlike a tra

ditional automatic transmission, the
gear shifting can be felt (and heard)
on the dual clutch transmission

- Think of it as an automatically shift

ing manual transmission.

- Shift into Drive range and get fully

automatic shifting, similar to a con

ventional automatic transmission.

• Dual clutch transmission adopts wet-

type dual clutch, which is different
from torque converter of automatic
transmission, and shows better accel

eration performance during driving.
But, initial launch might be little bit
slower than Automatic Transmission.

• When rapidly accelerating at low vehi

cle speed, engine could rev at high

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rpm depending on vehicle drive con

dition.

• For smooth launch uphill, depress the

accelerator pedal smoothly depend

ing on the current conditions.

• If you release the accelerator pedal at

low vehicle speed, you may feel
strong engine brake, which is similar
to manual transmission.

• When driving downhill, you may use

Sports Mode to downshift to a lower
gear in order to control your speed
without using the brake pedal exces

sively.

• When you turn the engine on and off,

you may hear clicking sounds as the
system goes through a self test. This
is a normal sound for the Dual Clutch
Transmission.

• Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).

• Do not put the shift lever in N (Neu

tral) while driving.

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Due to transmission failure, the vehicle
may not move, and the position indica

tor (D, R) will blink on the cluster. In this
case, have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

DCT warning messages

This warning message is displayed when
vehicle is driven slowly on a grade, and
the vehicle detects that the brake pedal
is not applied.

Steep grade

Driving up hills or on steep grades:
• To hold the vehicle on an incline use

the foot brake or the parking brake.

• When in stop-and-go traffic on an

incline, keep some distance ahead
before moving the vehicle forward.
Then hold the vehicle on the incline
with the foot brake.

• If the vehicle is held on a hill by apply

ing the accelerator pedal or by creep

ing with brake pedal disengaged, the
clutch and transmission may overheat
which can result in damage. At this
time, a warning message will appear
on the LCD display.

• If the LCD warning is active, the foot

brake must be applied.

• Ignoring the warnings can lead to

damage to the transmission.

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Transmission high temperature

• Under certain conditions, such as

repeated stop-and-go launches on
steep grades, sudden take off or
acceleration, or other harsh driving
conditions, the transmission clutch
temperatures will increase exces

sively. Finally, the clutch in transmis

sion could be overheated.

• When the clutch is overheated, the

safe protection mode engages and the
gear position indicator on the cluster
blinks with a chime. At this time,
"Transmission temp. is high! Stop
safely" warning message will appear
on the LCD display and driving may
not be smooth.

• If this occurs, pull over to a safe loca

tion, stop the vehicle with the engine
running, apply the brakes, shift the
vehicle to P (Park) to allow the trans

mission to cool.

• If you ignore this warning, the driving

condition may become worse. You
may experience abrupt shifts, fre

quent shifts, or jerkiness. Stop the
vehicle by applying the brake, and
shift into P (Park).

Then allow the transmission to cool
for a few minutes with engine on,
before driving off.

• When possible, drive the vehicle

smoothly.

Transmission overheated

• If the vehicle continues to be driven

and the clutch temperatures reach the
maximum temperature limit, the

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"Transmission Hot! Park with engine
on" warning will be displayed. When
this occurs the clutch is disabled until
the clutch cools to normal tempera

tures.

• The warning will display a time to wait

for the transmission to cool.

• If this occurs, pull over to a safe loca

tion, stop the vehicle with the engine
running, apply the brakes, and shift
the vehicle to P (Park) to allow the
transmission to cool.

• When the message "Trans cooled.

Resume driving." appears, you can
continue to drive your vehicle.

• When possible, drive the vehicle

smoothly.

If any of the warning messages in the
LCD display continue to blink, for your
safety, have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

Transmission ranges

The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ON position.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).

To shift from P (Park), you must depress
firmly on the brake pedal and make sure
your foot is off the accelerator pedal.

The shift lever must be in P (Park)
before turning the engine off.

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• Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle

is in motion may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.

• After the vehicle has stopped, always

make sure the shift lever is in P (Park),

apply the parking brake, and turn the
engine off.

• Do not use the P (Park) position in

place of the parking brake.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.

CAUTION

Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
may damage the transmission if you shift
into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in
motion.

N (Neutral)

The wheels and transmission are not
engaged.

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Do not shift into gear unless your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal. Shifting into
gear when the engine is running at high
speed can cause the vehicle to move
very rapidly. You could lose control of the
vehicle and hit people or objects.

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Do not drive with the shift lever in N
(Neutral).

The engine brake will not work and lead
to an accident.

Parking in N (Neutral) gear

Follow below steps when parking and
you want the vehicle to move when
pushed.

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1. After parking your vehicle, step on the

brake pedal and move the shift lever
to "P"(Park) with the ignition button in
"ON" or while the engine is running.

2. If the parking brake is applied unlock

the parking brake.
• For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)

equipped vehicles, push the brake
pedal with the ignition button in "ON"
or while the engine is running to
disengage the parking brake. If
AUTO HOLD function is used while
driving (if "AUTO HOLD" indicator is
on the cluster), press "AUTO HOLD"
switch and "AUTO HOLD" function
should be turned off.

3. While pressing the brake pedal, turn

the ignition 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"(Park).

4. Change the gear shift lever to "N"

(Neutral) while pressing the brake
pedal and pushing "SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE" button or inserting, press

ing down 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 park the vehicle in "P" (Park)

for safety and engage the parking
brake. If left in "N" (Neutral), the vehi

cle may move and cause serious dam

age and injury.

• After the ignition switch or ENGINE

START/STOP button has been
turned off, the electronic parking
brake can

not be disengaged.

• For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)

equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD
function used while driving, if the igni

tion button has been turned "OFF", the
electronic parking brake will be
engaged automatically. Therefore,
AUTO HOLD function should be
turned off before the ignition button is
turned off.

D (Drive)

This is the normal driving position. The
transmission will automatically shift
through a 8 gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.

For extra power when passing another
vehicle or driving uphill, depress the
accelerator pedal further until you feel
the transmission downshift to a lower
gear.

To stop the vehicle during driving,
please press brake pedal fully to prevent
unintended movement.

Manual mode

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, manual mode is selected by
pushing the shift lever from the D (Drive)
position into the manual gate. To return

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to D (Drive) range operation, push the
shift lever back into the main gate.

In manual mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to a
manual transmission, Manual mode
allows gearshifts with the accelerator
pedal depressed.
• Up (+): Push the lever forward once to

shift up one gear.

• Down (-): Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one gear.

NOTICE

• The driver must execute upshifts in

accordance with road conditions, tak

ing care to keep the engine speed
below the red zone.

• Only the 8 forward gears can be

selected. To reverse or park the vehi

cle, move the shift lever to the R
(Reverse) or P (Park) position as
required.

• Downshifts are made automatically

when the vehicle slows down. When
the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati

cally selected.

• When the engine rpm approaches the

red zone, shift points are varied to
upshift automatically.

• To maintain the required levels of

vehicle performance and safety, the
system may not execute certain gear

shifts when the shift lever is operated.

• When driving on a slippery road, push

the shift lever forward into the +(up)
position. This causes the transmission
to shift into the 2nd gear which is bet

ter for smooth driving on a slippery
road. Push the shift lever to the -
(down) side to shift back to the 1st
gear.

Paddle shifter (if equipped)

The paddle shift function is available
when the shift lever is in the D (Drive)
position or the manual mode.

With the shift lever in the D posi

tion

The paddle shift function will operate
when the vehicle speed is more than 10
km/h (6 mph).

Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear, and the sys

tem changes from automatic mode to
manual mode.

To change back to automatic shift mode
from manual shift mode, do one of the
followings:
• Pull the [+] paddle shifter for more

than one second

• Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to

manual gate and return it to D posi

tion again

The manual shift mode also changes
back to automatic shift mode in one of
following situations
• When the accelerator pedal is gently

depressed for more than 6 seconds
while driving

• When the vehicle stops

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With the shift lever in the manual
mode

Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear.

NOTICE

If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters
at the same time, you cannot shift the
gear.

Shift lock system (if equipped)

For your safety, the Dual clutch trans

mission has a shift lock system which
prevents shifting the transmission from
P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the
brake pedal is depressed.

To shift the transmission from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition

switch or ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton to the ON position.

3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chatter

ing noise & vibration near the shift lever
may be heard. This is a normal condi

tion.

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Shift-lock override

If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)
position with the brake pedal depressed,
continue depressing the brake, and then
do the following:

1. Place the ignition switch or ENGINE

START/STOP button in the
LOCK/OFF position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Press the shift-lock release button.
4. Press and hold the lock release button

on the shift lever.

5. Move the shift lever.
If you need to use the shift-lock release,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

Good driving practices

• Never move the shift lever from P

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.

• Never move the shift lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.

• Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Never take the vehicle out of gear and

coast down a hill. This may be

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extremely hazardous. Always leave
the vehicle in gear when moving.

• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and malfunc

tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down and shift to
a lower gear. When you do this,
engine braking will help slow the vehi

cle.

• Slow down before shifting to a lower

gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.

• Always use the parking brake. Do not

depend on placing the transmission in
P (Park) to keep the vehicle from
moving.

• Exercise extreme caution when driv

ing on a slippery surface. Be espe

cially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in
vehicle speed can cause the drive
wheels to lose traction and the vehicle
to go out of control.

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the acceler

ator pedal.

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• When driving uphill or downhill, always

ing performance.

• Always buckle-up! In a collision, an

unbelted occupant is significantly
more likely to be seriously injured or

killed than a properly belted occu

pant.

• Avoid high speeds when cornering or

turning.

• Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

• The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.

• Loss of control often occurs if two or

more wheels drop off the roadway,
and the driver oversteers to reenter
the roadway.

• In the event your vehicle leaves the

roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.

• Never exceed posted speed limits.

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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to
rock the vehicle free by moving it for

ward and backward. Do not attempt this
procedure if people or objects are any

where near the vehicle. During the rock

ing operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward as it becomes
unstuck, causing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.

Moving up a steep grade from a
standing start

To move up a steep grade from a stand

ing start, depress the brake pedal:
• Shift the shift lever to D (Drive).

Select the appropriate gear depend

ing on load weight and steepness of
the grade, and release the parking
brake. Depress the accelerator gradu

ally after releasing the brake pedal.

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) system
(if equipped)

The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system
deliv

ers engine power to front and rear

wheels for maximum traction.

AWD is useful when extra traction is
required, such as when driving slippery,
muddy, wet, or snow-covered roads.

If the system determines there is a need
for all wheel drive, the engine's driving
power will be distributed to all four wheels
automatically.

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Off road driving
This vehicle is designed primarily for on
road use although it can operate effec

tively off road. However, it was not
designed to drive in challenging off-road
conditions. Driving in conditions that
exceed the vehicle's intended design or
the driver's experience level may result in
severe injury or death.

NOTICE

If the AWD warning light (

) stays on

the instrument cluster, your vehicle may
have a malfunction with the AWD sys

tem. When the AWD warning light (

)

illuminates, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.

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To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
• Do not drive in conditions that exceed

the vehicle's intended design such as
challenging off-road conditions.

• Avoid high speeds when cornering or

turning.

• Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

• The risk of a rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.

• Loss of control often occurs if two or

more wheels drop off the roadway,
and the driver over steers to reenter
the roadway.

• In the event your vehicle leaves the

roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.

AW D (AW D/SNOW MODE)

AWD helps the vehicle to maintain its
best driving performance by controlling 4
wheels, engine, transmission and brak

ing according to road conditions such as
snow, mud, sand, etc.

Advantages of AW D

• Enhance safety when driving straight.

僅

Improve performance when corner

ing.

• Ensure operability in tough driving

conditions such as snow, rain, sand,
etc.

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Switching from/to SNOW MODE
(if equipped)

You can switch from DRIVE MODE to
SNOW mode by turning the knob. If you
turn the DRIVE/SNOW mode button
again, the vehicle will go back to DRIVE
MODE.

NOTICE

• Even though you turned off the vehi

cle in SNOW mode, DRIVE mode will
be set when you restart the vehicle.

• When the AWD LOCK mode is

deacti

vated, a shock may be felt as

the drive power is delivered entirely to
the front wheels. This shock is not a
mechanical failure.

AW D transfer mode selection

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Selection mode

Description

DRIV

E
MODE

• DRIVE MODE is used when driving on

roads in normal conditions, roads in urban
areas, and on highways.

• All wheels are in operation when a vehicle

travels at a constant speed. Required trac

tions applying on front and rear wheels vary
depending on road driving conditions and
driving conditions, which will be automatically
controlled by the computing system.

• When the cluster's DRIVE MODE display

mode is selected, the cluster displays the sta

tus of how four wheels' traction forces are
distributed.

SNOW

SNOW mode is used to appropriately distribute
the vehicle's traction forces and prevent wheel
slippage when driving on snowy or slippery
road.

AWD

LOCK

(Indicator lights illu

minated)

• The main goal of AWD Lock mode is to allow

a driver to maximize the vehicle's traction
under extreme driving conditions such as
unpaved off-road, sandy roads, and muddy
roads.

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CAUTION

Normal road conditions
• Maintain DRIVE mode when driving

on roads in normal conditions.

• Driving in TERRAIN mode on normal

roads may damage the AWD system
and cause mechanical vibration or
noise.

• When driving under normal road con

ditions (especially when cornering) in
AWD Lock mode, a driver may find
minor mechanical vibration or noise,
which is extremely normal phenome

non, not a malfunction. When AWD
Lock mode is released, such noise or
vibration will be immediately gone.

• When you turn off AWD Lock mode, it

can lead to little shocks but this is a
normal phenomenon that lasts until
the traction forces on the front and rear
wheels of the vehicle are released.

For safe All Wheel Drive (AW D)
operation

NOTICE

All Wheel Drive
The conditions of on-road or off-road that
demand rather than All Wheel Drive
mean all functions of your vehicle are
exposed to extreme stress than under
normal road conditions. Slow down and
be ready for changes in the composition
and traction of the surface under your
tires. If you have any doubt about the
safety of the conditions you are facing,
stop and consider the best way to pro

ceed.

• Do not try to drive in deep standing

water or mud since such conditions
can stall your engine and clog your

exhaust pipes. Do not drive down
steep hills since it requires extreme
skill to maintain control of the vehicle.

• When you are driving up or down hills

drive as straight as possible. Use
extreme caution in going up or down
steep hills, since you may flip your
vehicle over depending on the grade,
terrain, and water/mud conditions.

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Hills
Driving across the contour of steep hills
can be extremely dangerous. This dan

ger can come from slight changes in the
wheel angle which can destabilize the
vehicle or, even if the vehicle is main

taining stability under power, it can lose
that stability if the vehicle stops its for

ward motion. Your vehicle may roll over

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without warning and without time for
you to correct a mistake that could
cause serious injury or death.

• You must learn how to corner in a

AWD vehicle. Do not rely on your
experience in conventional FWD vehi

cles when cornering the vehicle in
AWD mode. For starters, you must
drive slower in AWD.

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All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Reduce speed when you turn corners.
The center of gravity of AWD vehicles is
higher than that of conventional FWD
vehicles, making them more likely to roll
over when you turn corners too fast.

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Steering wheel
Do not grab the inside of the steering
wheel when you are driving on unpaved
roads. You may hurt your arm by a sud

den steering maneuver or from steering
wheel rebound due to impact with objects
on the ground. You could lose control of
the steering wheel.

• Always hold the steering wheel firmly

when you are driving on unpaved
roads.

• Make sure all passengers are wearing

seat belts.

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Wind danger
If you are driving in heavy wind, the
vehicle's higher center of gravity
decreases your steering control capacity
and requires you to drive more slowly.

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Driving through water
Drive slowly. If you are driving too fast in
water, the water can get into the engine
compartment and wet the ignition sys

tem, causing your vehicle to suddenly
stop. If this happens and your vehicle is
in a tilted position, your vehicle may roll
over.

NOTICE

• Do not drive in water if the level is

higher than the bottom of the vehicle.

• Check your brake condition once you

are out of mud or water. Press the
brake pedal several times as you
move slowly until you feel normal
braking forces return.

• Shorten your scheduled maintenance

interval if you drive in offroad condi

tions such as sand, mud or water
(refer to "Maintenance under severe
usage conditions" on page 7-12 and).
Always wash your vehicle thoroughly
after off-road use, especially cleaning
the bottom of the vehicle.

• Since the driving torque is always

applied to the 4 wheels, the perfor

mance of the AWD vehicle is greatly

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affected by the condition of the tires.
Be sure to equip the vehicle with four
tires of the same size and type.

• A full time All Wheel Drive vehicle can

not be towed by an ordinary tow
truck. Make sure that the vehicle is
placed on a flat bed truck for moving.

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) driving
• Avoid high cornering speed.
• Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

• The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at high speed.

• In a collision, an unbelted person is

significantly more likely to die com

pared to a person wearing a seat belt.

• Loss of control often occurs if two or

more wheels drop off the roadway,
and the driver oversteers to re-enter
the roadway. In the event your vehicle
leaves the roadway, do not steer
sharply. Instead, slow down before
pulling back into the travel lanes.

CAUTION

Mud or snow
If one of the front or rear wheels begins to
spin in mud, snow, etc., the vehicle can
sometimes be driven out by engag

ing

the accelerator pedal further; how

ever,

avoid running the engine continuously at
high rpm because doing so could
damage the AWD system.

Driving in sand or mud

• Maintain slow and constant speed.

Operate the accelerator pedal slowly

to ensure safe driving (wheel-slip pre

vention).

• Keep sufficient distance between your

vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

• Reduce vehicle speed and always

check the road condition.

• Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,

sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent getting stuck.

• When the vehicle is stuck in snow,

sand or mud, the tires may not oper

ate. This is to protect the transmission
and not a malfunction.

NOTICE

Moving the vehicle forcibly to get out of
mud or sand can cause damage/over

heat of the engine or damage/break

down of the transmission, differential or
AWD system as well as damage to tires.
If excessive wheel slip occurs after
entering a sandy/muddy road, the vehi

cle may fall into the sand/mud. When it
happens, put a stone or a tree branch
under the tire, and then try to pull out the
vehicle, or try to get it unstuck by
repeatedly moving forwards and back

wards.

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• When driving on muddy and sandy

roads under the severe condition, the
transmission could be overheated.

• When the transmission is overheated,

the safe protection mode engages and
the "Transmission Hot! Park with
engine on" warning message will
appear on the LCD display with a
chime.

• If this occurs, pull over to a safe loca

tion, stop the vehicle with the engine
running, apply the brakes and shift
the vehicle to P (Park), and allow the
transmission to cool.

• If you ignore this warning, the driving

condition may become worse. You
may experience abrupt shifts, fre

quent shifts, or jerkiness. To return to
the normal driving condition, stop the
vehicle and apply the foot brake or
shift into P (Park). Then allow the
transmission to cool for a few minutes
with engine on, before driving off.

• When the message "Trans cooled.

Resume driving" appears you can
continue to drive your vehicle.

If the warning messages in the LCD dis

play continue to blink, for your safety,
have the system checked by an autho

rized Kia dealer.

Tire precautions

Always pay attention to tires for AWD
(all-wheel drive) vehicles.

When driving in all-wheel drive, driving
force is applied to all tires, and the driv

ing performance of the vehicle is greatly
affected by the degree of tire wear:
• When replacing tires, be sure to equip

all four tires with the same size, type,
tread, brand and load-carrying capac

ity. Do not use tire and wheel with dif

ferent size and type from the one
originally installed on your vehicle. It
can affect the safety and perfor

mance of your vehicle, which could
lead to steering failure or rollover
causing serious injury.

• Replace the front and rear tire posi

tions every 10,000 km (6,000 miles).

• Each tire should be checked monthly

when cold and inflated to inflation
pressure recommended by the vehi

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac

ard or tire inflation pressure label.

• For AWD (all-wheel drive) vehicles,

install the chains on the front wheels.
However, this may damage the AWD
system, so keep the travel distance as
short as possible.

Towing precautions

AWD vehicle

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The AWD vehicle should never be towed
with the wheels on the ground. Your
vehicle must be towed with a wheel lift
and dollies or flatbed equipment with all
the wheels off the ground.

*Refer to "Trailer towing (if equipped)"

on page 5-191.

CAUTION

The AWD vehicle cannot be towed with
sling-type equipment. Use wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.

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Your vehicle is equipped with tires
designed to provide safe ride and han

dling capability. Do not use tires and
wheels that are different in size and type
from the originally installed ones. It can
affect the safety and performance of
your vehicle, which could lead to steer

ing failure or rollover and serious injury.
When replacing the tires, be sure to
equip all four tires with the tire and wheel
of the same size, type, tread, brand and
load-carrying capacity.

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Jacked vehicle
While the full-time AWD vehicle is being
raised on a jack, never start the engine
or cause the tires to rotate.

There is the danger that rotating tires
touching the ground could cause the

vehicle to go off the jack and to jump
forward.

• Full-time AWD vehicles must be

tested on a special four wheel chassis
dynamometer.

NOTICE

Never engage the parking brake while
performing these tests.

• A full-time AWD vehicle should not be

tested on a FWD roll tester. If a FWD
roll tester must be used, perform the
following:

: Roll tester

: Temporary free roller

1. Check the tire pressures recom

mended for your vehicle.

2. Place the front wheels on the roll tes

ter (A) for a speedometer test.

3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the rear wheels on the tempo

rary free roller (B).

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Dynamometer testing
Keep away from the front of the vehicle
while the vehicle is in gear on the dyna

mometer. This is very dangerous as the

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