Kia Sorento (2024 year). Manual in english

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vehicle can jump forward and cause
serious injury or death.

CAUTION

• When lifting up the vehicle, do not

operate front and rear wheel, sepa

rately. All four wheels should be oper

ated.

• If you need to operate the front wheel

and rear wheel when lifting up the
vehicle, you should release the park

ing brake.

Brake system

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes,
parking brake, and various braking sys

tems for safe driving.

Power brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through nor

mal usage.

In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a stalled
engine or some other reason, you can
still stop your vehicle by applying
greater force to the brake pedal than
you normally would. The stopping dis

tance, however, will be longer.

When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do
not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.

Pump the brake pedal only when neces

sary to maintain steering control on slip

pery surfaces.

NOTICE

• When stepping on the brake pedal

under a certain driving or weather
condition, you may witness your car
make a sound of squealing or some
other noises. This is not a brake mal

function but a normal phenomenon.

• When driving on the road to which

deicing chemicals are applied, vehicle
noises may occur from the brake or
abnormal abrasion of tires because of
such deicing chemicals. You should
operate additional braking so that you
would be able to remove the deicing
chemicals on the brake disk and pad
under a safe traffic condition.

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CAUTION

Brake pedal
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the brake pedal. This will create abnor

mally high brake temperatures which
can cause excessive brake lining and
pad wear.

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Steep hill braking
Avoid continuous application of the
brakes when descending a long or steep
hill by shifting to a lower gear. Continu

ous brake application will cause the
brakes to overheat and could result in a
temporary loss of braking performance.

Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's abil

ity to safely slow down; the vehicle may
also pull to one side when the brakes are
applied. Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been affected
in this way. Always test your brakes in
this fashion after driving through deep
water. To dry the brakes, apply them
lightly while maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake perfor

mance returns

to normal.

In the event of brake failure

If service brakes fail to operate while the
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
emergency stop with the parking brake.
The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.

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Parking brake
Avoid applying the parking brake to stop
the vehicle while it is moving except in an
emergency situation. Applying the
parking brake while the vehicle is mov

ing at normal speeds can cause a sud

den loss of control of the vehicle. If you
must use the parking brake to stop the
vehicle, use great caution in applying the
brake.

Brake Over Accelerator

In the event the accelerator pedal
becomes stuck or entrapped, apply
steady and firm pressure to the brake
pedal to slow the vehicle and reduce
engine power.

If you experience this condition, take the
following steps:

1. Apply the brakes and bring your vehi

cle to a safe stop.

2. Move the transmission to P (Park),

switch the engine off and apply the
parking brake.

3. Inspect the accelerator pedal for any

interference.

If none are found and the condition per

sists, have your vehicle towed to an
authorized Kia dealer.

Disc brakes wear indicator

When

your brake pads are worn and new
pads are required, you will hear a
high-pitched warning sound from your
front brakes or rear brakes. You may
hear this sound come and go or it may
occur whenever you press the brake
pedal.

Always replace the front or rear brake
pads as pairs.

CAUTION

Replace brake pads
Do not continue to drive with worn brake
pads. Continuing to drive with worn brake
pads can damage the braking sys

tem

and result in costly brake repairs.

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Brake wear
Do not ignore high pitched wear sounds
from your brakes. If you ignore this audi

ble warning, you will eventually lose
braking performance, which could lead to
a serious accident.

NOTICE

Brake dust may accumulate on the
wheels, even under normal driving con

ditions. Some dust is inevitable as the
brakes wear and contribute to brake
noise.

Parking brake (foot type) (if
equipped)

Applying the parking brake

Always set the parking brake before
leaving the vehicle.

To apply the parking brake:

1. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
2. Depress the parking brake pedal

down as far as possible.

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To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH, do not operate the parking
brake while the vehicle is moving except

in an emergency situation. It could dam

age the brake system and lead to an
accident.

Releasing the parking brake

To release the parking brake:

1. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
2. Depress the parking brake pedal down

and it will release automatically.

If the parking brake does not release or
does not release all the way, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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• Whenever leaving the vehicle or park

ing, always come to a complete stop
and continue to depress the brake
pedal. Make sure the gear is shifted to
P (Park) position, then apply the park

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

ton in

the LOCK/OFF position.

Vehicles with the parking brake not
fully engaged are at risk for moving
inadvertently and causing injury to
yourself or others.

• NEVER allow anyone who is unfamil

iar with the vehicle to touch the park

ing brake. If the parking brake is

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released unintentionally, serious
injury may occur.

• Only release the parking brake when

you are seated inside the vehicle with
your foot firmly on the brake pedal.

NOTICE

• Do not apply the accelerator pedal

while the parking brake is engaged. If
you depress the accelerator pedal with
the parking brake engaged, a warning
will sound. Damage to the parking
brake may occur.

• Driving with the parking brake on can

overheat the braking system and
cause premature wear or damage to
brake parts. Make sure the parking
brake is released and the Brake Warn

ing Light is off before driving.

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• Never allow a passenger to touch the

parking brake. If the parking brake is
released unintentionally, serious injury
may occur.

Check the brake warning light by turn

ing the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button to ON (do not
start the engine). This light will be
illuminated when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/ STOP button in the
START or ON posi

tion.

Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released, and the brake
warning light is off.

If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released while

engine is running, there may be a mal

function in the brake system. Immediate
attention is necessary.

If at all possible, cease driving the vehi

cle immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating the
vehicle and only continue to drive the
vehicle until you can reach a safe loca

tion or repair shop.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (if
equipped)

After parking the vehicle, apply a Elec

tronic Parking Brake (EPB) to prevent a
vehicle from being moved by the exter

nal force.

Applying the parking brake

Applying the parking brake with
EPB switch

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Pull up the EPB switch.
Make sure the warning light comes on.

Also, the EPB is applied automatically if
the Auto Hold button is on when the
vehicle is turned off. In addition, if you
pull up the EPB switch after the vehicle
is turned off, the EPB will be applied.

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Never leave children and animals unat

tended in the vehicle. If you leave chil

dren unaccompanied in the vehicle, they
may be able to set the vehicle in motion,
for example by:
• Releasing the parking brake.
• Shifting the transmission out of P

(Park) position.

• Starting the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle
equipment.

NOTICE

On a steep incline or when pulling a
trailer, if the vehicle does not remain at a
standstill, do as follows:

1. Apply the EPB.
2. Pull up the EPB switch for more than 3

seconds.

Do not operate the EPB while the vehicle
is moving except in an emergency situa

tion.

NOTICE

A click or electric brake motor whine
sound may be heard while operating or
releasing the EPB.

These conditions are normal and indi

cate that the EPB is functioning properly.

Automatic application of EPB

The

EPB is applied automatically under the
following conditions:
• Shift to P (Park) on a slope
• Engine OFF while AUTO HOLD

is enabled

• When the vehicle moves a bit in P

(Park) position

• Conditions below while AUTO HOLD

is activated

- Driver's door is opened

- Hood is opened

- Liftgate is opened
- Vehicle stops for more than

approximately 10 minutes on a
steep slope

• Requested by other systems

NOTICE

For Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
equipped vehicles with AUTO HOLD
function used while driving, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button has
been turned OFF, the EPB will be
engaged automatically. Therefore,

AUTO HOLD function should be turned
off before the ENGINE START/STOP
button is turned off.

Emergency braking with the EPB
switch

If there is a problem with the brake pedal
while driving, emergency braking is
possible by pulling up and holding the
EPB switch.

Braking is possible only while you are
holding the EPB switch.

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Do not operate the Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB) while the vehicle is moving
except in an emergency situation. Apply

ing the EPB while the vehicle is moving
at normal speeds can cause a sudden
loss of control of the vehicle. If you must
use the EPB to stop the vehicle, use
great caution in applying the brake.

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NOTICE

During emergency braking by the EPB,
the parking brake warning light will illu

minate to indicate that the system is
operating.

If you notice a continuous noise or burn

ing smell when the EPB is used for emer

gency braking, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Releasing the parking brake with
EPB switch

Releasing the parking brake with EPB
switch,

1. Have the ENGINE START/STOP

but

ton in the ON position.

2. Press the brake pedal.

3. Press the EPB switch.
4. Make sure the brake warning light

goes off.

Automatic release of EPB (if SBW
not equipped)

The EPB is released automatically under
following conditions.
• Gear in P (Park)

- With the engine running, engage

the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Reverse) or D
(Drive).

• Gear in N (Neutral)

- Withe the engine running, engage

the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D
(Drive).

• Automatic transmission

1. Start the engine.

2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, hood and

liftgate.

4. Press the accelerator pedal while

the gear is in R (Rear), D (Drive)
or

Sports mode.

Make sure the brake warning light goes
off.

NOTICE

• For your safety, you can engage the

EPB even though the ENGINE
START/ STOP button is in the OFF
position, but you cannot release it.

• For your safety, press the brake pedal

and release the parking brake manu

ally with the EPB switch when you
drive downhill or when backing up the
vehicle.

Do not follow the above procedure when
driving on a flat level ground. The vehi

cle may suddenly move forward.

NOTICE

If the parking brake warning light is still
on even though the EPB has been
released, have the system checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB
applied. It may cause excessive brake
pad and brake rotor wear.

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EPB warning

The EPB will display a warning message
with sound under certain conditions.
• If you try to drive off while engaging

the accelerator pedal with the EPB
applied, but the EPB doesn't release
automatically, a warning will sound
and a message will appear.

• If the driver's seat belt is not fastened

and the vehicle hood, driver's door or
liftgate is opened, a warning will sound
and a message will appear.

• If there is a problem with the vehicle, a

warning may sound and a message
may appear.

If the above situation occurs, press the
brake pedal and release EPB by pressing
the EPB switch.

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Parking Brake Use
• Never allow a passenger to touch the

parking brake. If the parking brake is
released unintentionally, serious injury
may occur.

• All vehicles should always have the

parking brake fully engaged when
parked to avoid inadvertent move

ment of the vehicles which can injure
occupants or pedestrians.

Engage the brake pedal when the above
message appears for the Auto Hold and
EPB may not activate.

If the EPB is applied while Auto Hold is
activated because of an Electronic Sta

bility Control (ESC) signal, a warning will
sound and a message will appear.

• A click or electric brake motor whine

sound may be heard while operating
or releasing the EPB. These conditions
are normal and indicate that the EPB
is functioning properly.

• When leaving your keys with a park

ing lot attendant or valet, make sure to
inform him/her how to operate the
EPB.

• The EPB may malfunction if you drive

with the EPB applied.

• When you automatically release EPB

by pressing the accelerator pedal,
press it slowly.

When the conversion from Auto Hold to
EPB is not working properly a warning
will sound and a message will appear.

NOTICE

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EPB malfunction indicator

This warning light illuminates if the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
changed to the ON position and goes off
in approximately 3 seconds if the system
is operating normally.

If the EPB malfunction indicator remains
on, comes on while driving, or does not
come on when the ENGINE START/
STOP button is changed to the ON posi

tion, this indicates that the EPB may
have malfunctioned.

If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.

The EPB malfunction indicator may illu

minate when the ESC indicator comes
on to indicate that the ESC is not work

ing properly, but it does not indicate a
malfunction of the EPB.

NOTICE

The EPB warning light may illuminate if
the EPB switch operates abnormally.
Shut the engine off and turn it on again
after a few minutes. The warning light will
go off and the EPB switch will oper

ate

normally. However, if the EPB warn

ing

light is still on, have the system checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.

If the parking brake warning light does
not illuminate or blinks even though the
EPB switch was pulled up, the EPB is not
applied.

If the parking brake warning light blinks
when the EPB warning light is on, press
the EPB switch, then pull it up. Once
more press it back to its original position
and pull it back up. If the EPB warning
does not go off, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

When the EPB is not released

If the EPB does not release normally,
take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer by loading the vehicle on a flat

bed tow truck and have the system
checked.

AUTO HOLD (if equipped)

The Auto Hold is designed to maintain
the vehicle in a standstill even though
the brake pedal is not pressed after the
driver brings the vehicle to a complete
stop by pressing the brake pedal.

Applying Auto Hold function

1. Press the brake pedal and start the

vehicle.

2. Press the Auto Hold button. The white

AUTO HOLD indicator will come on
indicating the system is in standby.

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Before the Auto Hold will engage, the
driver's door and engine hood must be
closed.

When coming to a complete stop by
pressing the brake pedal, the AUTO
HOLD indicator changes from white to
green indicating the AUTO HOLD is
engaged. The vehicle will remain at a
standstill even if you release the brake
pedal.

If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be
released.

If you press the accelerator pedal with
the gear in D (Drive) or Manual mode,
the Auto Hold will be released automati

cally and the vehicle will start to move.
The indicator changes from green to
white indicating the Auto Hold is in
standby and the EPB is released.

When driving off from Auto Hold by
pressing the accelerator pedal, always
check the surrounding area near your
vehicle.

Slowly press the accelerator pedal for a
smooth launch.

Canceling Auto Hold function

• To cancel the Auto Hold operation,

press the Auto Hold switch. The AUTO
HOLD indicator will go out.

• To cancel the Auto Hold operation

when the vehicle is at a standstill,
press the Auto Hold switch while
pressing the brake pedal.

NOTICE

• The following are conditions when the

Auto Hold will not engage (Auto Hold
light will not turn green and the Auto
Hold system remains in stand by):

- The driver's door is opened

- The engine hood is opened

- The gear is in P (Park)

- The EPB is applied

• For your safety, the Auto Hold auto

matically switches to EPB under any
of the following conditions (Auto Hold
light remains white and the EPB auto

matically applies):

- The driver's door is opened.

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- The engine hood is opened.
- The vehicle is in a standstill for

more than 10 minutes.

- The vehicle is standing on a steep

slope.

- The vehicle moved for a few sec

onds.

In these cases, the brake warning
light comes on, the AUTO HOLD
indicator changes from green to
white, and a warning sounds and a
message will appear to inform you
that EPB has been automatically
engaged. Before driving off again,
press foot brake pedal, check the
surrounding area near your vehicle
and release parking brake manu

ally with the EPB switch.

• If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights up

yellow, the Auto Hold is not working
properly. Take your vehicle and have
the system checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.

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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not
activate Auto Hold while driving down

hill, backing up, or parking your vehicle.

If there is a malfunction with the driver's
door, liftgate or engine hood open
detection system, the Auto Hold may not
work properly.

Take your vehicle and have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

A click or electric brake motor whine
sound may be heard while operating or
releasing the EPB, but these conditions
are normal and indicate that the EPB is
functioning properly.

Warning messages

The Auto Hold function will display a
warning message with sound under cer

tain conditions.

When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold,
a warning will sound and a message will
appear.

When the conversion from Auto Hold to
EPB is not working properly a warning
will sound and a message will appear.

NOTICE

When this message is displayed, the
Auto Hold and EPB may not operate. For
your safety, press the brake pedal.

If you do not apply the brake pedal
when you release the Auto Hold by
pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch,
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Even with the Anti-lock Brake System,
your vehicle still requires sufficient stop

ping distance. Always maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle in front of you.

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warning will sound and a message will
appear.

When you press the [AUTO HOLD]
switch, if the

driver’s door and engine

hood are not closed, a warning will sound
and a message will appear on the LCD
display.

At this moment, press the [AUTO HOLD]
button after closing the

driver’s door and

engine hood.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
pre

vents the wheels from locking. So

the vehicle remains stable and can still
be steered.

ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents
due to improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehicle control
is improved during emergency braking,

always maintain a safe distance
between you and objects ahead. Vehicle
speeds should always be reduced during
extreme road conditions. The vehicle
should be driven at reduced speeds in
the following circumstances:
• When driving on rough, gravel or

snow-covered roads

• When driving on roads where the road

surface is pitted or has different sur

face heights.

Driving in these conditions increases the
stopping distance for your vehicle.

The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to
lock, the ABS repeatedly modulates the
hydraulic brake pressure to the wheels.

When you apply your brakes under con

ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a "tik-tik'' sound from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensa

tion in the brake pedal. This is normal
and it means your ABS is active.

In order to obtain the maximum benefit
from your ABS in an emergency situa

tion, do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to pump
your brakes. Press your brake pedal as
hard as possible to allow the ABS to con

trol the force being delivered to the
brakes.

NOTICE

A click sound may be heard in the vehi

cle compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the vehicle is
started. These conditions are normal
and indicate that the Anti-lock Brake
System is functioning properly.

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Always slow down when cornering. The
Anti-lock Brake System cannot prevent
accidents resulting from excessive
speeds.

On loose or uneven road surfaces, oper

ation of the Anti-lock Brake System may
result in a longer stopping distance than
for vehicles equipped with a conven

tional brake system.

The ABS warning light will stay on for
approximately 3 seconds after the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
ON.

During that time, the ABS will go through
self-diagnosis and the light will go off if
everything is normal. If the light stays on,
you may have a problem with your ABS.
Contact and visit an authorized Kia
dealer.

When you drive on a road having poor
traction, such as an icy road, and have
operated your brakes continuously, the
ABS will be active continuously and the
ABS warning light may illuminate. Pull
your vehicle over to a safe place and
stop the vehicle.

Restart the vehicle. If the ABS warning
light goes off, then your ABS is normal.
Otherwise, you may have a problem
with the ABS. Contact and visit an autho

rized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the vehicle
may not run as smoothly and the ABS
warning light may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of low bat

tery voltage. It does not mean your ABS
has malfunctioned.

• Do not pump your brakes!
• Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers.

ESC applies the brakes on individual
wheels and intervenes with the vehicle
management system to stabilize the
vehicle.

ESC will not prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers and hydroplaning on wet
surfaces can still result in serious
accidents.

Only a safe and attentive driver can pre

vent accidents by avoiding maneuvers
that cause the vehicle to lose traction.
Even with ESC installed, always follow all
the normal precautions for driving -
including driving at safe speeds for the
conditions.

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For maximum protection, always wear
your seat belt. No system, no matter
how advanced, can compensate for all

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ESC off state 1

To turn off the traction control function
and only operate the brake control func

tion of the ESC, press the ESC OFF but

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driver error and/or driving conditions.
Always drive responsibly.

The ESC system is an electronic system
designed to help the driver maintain
vehicle control under adverse condi

tions. It is not a substitute for safe driv

ing practices. Factors including speed,
road conditions and driver steering input
can all affect whether ESC will be effec

tive in preventing a loss of control. It is
still your responsibility to drive and cor

ner at reasonable speeds and to leave a
sufficient margin of safety.

When you apply your brakes under con

ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a "tik-tik'' sound from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensa

tion in the brake pedal. This is normal
and it means your ESC is active.

NOTICE

A click sound may be heard in the vehi

cle compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the vehicle is
started. These conditions are normal
and indicate that the Electronic Stability
Control system is functioning properly.

ESC operation

ESC ON condition

• When the ENGINE START/STOP

but

ton is turned ON, ESC and ESC

OFF indicator lights illuminate for
approxi

mately 3 seconds, then ESC

is turned on.

• Press the ESC OFF button for at

least half a second after turning the
vehicle ON to turn ESC off. (ESC
OFF indica

tor will illuminate). To turn

the ESC on, press the ESC OFF
button (ESC OFF indicator light will go
off).

• When starting the vehicle, you may

hear a slight ticking sound. This is the
ESC performing an automatic system
self-check and does not indicate a
problem.

When operating

When the ESC is in operation, the
ESC indicator light blinks.

When the Electronic Stability

Control is operating properly, you can
feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This
is only the effect of brake control and
indicates nothing unusual.

When moving out of the mud or driving
on a slippery road, pressing the acceler

ator pedal may not cause the vehicle rpm
(revolutions per minute) to increase.

ESC operation off

This vehicle has 2 kinds of ESC
off countries.

If the vehicle stops when ESC is

off, ESC remains off. Upon restarting the
vehicle, the ESC will automatically turn
on again.

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ton (ESC OFF

) for less than 3

seconds and the ESC OFF indicator

light (ESC OFF

) will illuminate.

ESC off state 2

To turn off the traction control function
and the brake control function of the
ESC, press the ESC OFF button (ESC

OFF

) for more than 3 seconds.

ESC

OFF indicator light (ESC OFF

) will

illuminate

and

ESC

OFF

warning

chime will sound. At this state, the
vehicle sta

bility control function does

not operate any more.

Indicator light

ESC indicator light

ESC OFF indicator
light

When ENGINE START/STOP button
is turned to ON, the indicator light illumi

nates, then goes off if the ESC system
is operating normally.

The ESC indicator light blinks whenever
ESC is operating or illuminates when
ESC fails to operate.

The ESC OFF indicator light comes on
when the ESC is turned off with the but

ton.

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Electronic Stability Control
Drive carefully even though your vehicle
has Electronic Stability Control. It can
only assist you in maintaining control
under certain circumstances.

ESC OFF usage

When driving

• ESC should be turned on for daily

driving whenever possible.

• To turn ESC off while driving, press

the ESC OFF button while driving on a
flat road surface.

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Operating ESC
Never press the ESC OFF button
while ESC is operating (ESC indicator
light blinks).

If ESC is turned off while ESC is
operat

ing, the vehicle may slip out of

control.

NOTICE

• When operating the vehicle on a

dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is
turned off (ESC OFF light illuminated).
If the ESC is left on, it may prevent the
vehicle speed from increasing, and
result in false diagnosis.

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• Turning the ESC off does not affect

ABS or brake system operation.

Downhill Brake Control (DBC)

The Downhill Brake Control (DBC) fea

ture assists the driver to descend down a
steep hill without having to depress the
brake pedal.

DBC operation

The system automatically applies the
brakes to maintain the vehicle speed 4
km/h (2.5mph) ~ 40 km/h (25 mph) and
allows the driver to concentrate on
steering the vehicle down hill.

Always turn off the DBC on normal
roads. The DBC might activate inadver

tently from the stand by mode when
driving through speed bumps or making
sharp curves.

NOTICE

The DBC defaults to the OFF position
whenever the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button is placed in the
ON position.

Noise or vibration may occur from the
brakes when the DBC is activated.

The rear stop light comes on when DBC
is activated.

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Mode

Indicator light

Description

Standby

illuminated

Press the DBC button when vehicle speed is under 60 km/h (38
mph). The DBC system will turn ON and enter the standby mode.

The system does not turn ON if vehicle speed is over 60 km/h
(38 mph).

Activated

blinks

In the standby mode, It enters the operating mode when the fol

lowing conditions are met.
• The road surface should be more than a certain angle of incli

nation

• The accelerator pedal must not be depressed.
• The vehicle speed should be within 4 km/h (2.5 mph) ~ 40

km/h (25 mph)

2.5 km/h (1.5 mph) ~ 8 km/h (5 mph) in case of backward
movement

Within operating vehicle speed 4 km/h (2.5 mph) ~ 40 km/h (25
mph), the driver can lower or raise the vehicle speed by stepping
on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

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NOTICE

If the DBC yellow indicator light illumi

nates, the system may have overheated
or have malfunctioned. When the warn

ing light illuminates even though the
DBC system has cooled off, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.

NOTICE

• The DBC may not deactivate on steep

inclines even though the brake or
accelerator pedal is depressed.

• The DBC does not operate when:

- The gear is in P (Park).

- The ESC is activated.

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

A vehicle has the tendency to roll back
on a steep hill when it starts to go after
stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control
(HAC) prevents the vehicle from rolling
back by applying the brakes automati

cally for about 2 seconds.

The brakes are released when the accel

erator pedal is engaged or after about 2
seconds.

The HAC is activated only for about 2
seconds, so when the vehicle is starting

off always engaged the accelerator
pedal.

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Maintaining brake pressure on incline
HAC does not replace the need to apply
brakes while stopped on an incline.
While stopped, make sure you maintain
brake pressure sufficient to prevent your
vehicle from rolling backward and caus

ing an accident. Don't release the brake
pedal until you are ready to accelerate
forward.

Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM) system

The Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
system provides further enhancements to
vehicle stability and steering responses
under the following condition:
• when driving on a slippery road or

僅

when a change in the coefficient of

friction between left and right wheels
is detected.

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Tire/wheel size
When replacing tires and wheels, make
sure they are the same size as the origi

nal tires and wheels installed. Driving
with varying tire or wheel sizes may

Mode

Indicator light

Description

Temporarily

deactivated

illuminated

In the activated mode, the DBC will temporarily deactivate under
the following conditions:
• The hill is not steep enough.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• When the vehicle speed is in the range of 40 km/h (25 mph) ~

60 km/h (38 mph)

If the above conditions are not met, the DBC will automatically
activate again.

OFF

not illuminated

The DBC will turn OFF under the following conditions:

僅

The DBC button is pressed again.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed and the vehicle

speed exceeds 60 km/h (38 mph)

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Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) sys

tem

The Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) is oper

ated as a vehicle stability control system.
The TSA is designed to stabilize the vehi

cle and trailer when the trailer sways or
oscillates. There are various factors that
make the vehicle sway or oscillate.

Such incidents mostly happen at high
speed, but there is also a risk of swaying

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diminish any supplemental safety bene

fits of the VSM system.

VSM operation

When the VSM is operating properly,
you can feel a slight pulsation in the
vehicle and/or abnormal steering
responses (Electric Power Steering
(EPS)). This is only the effect of brake
and EPS control and indicates nothing
unusual.

The VSM does not operate when:

• Driving on a sloping road such as a

gradient or incline

• Driving in reverse

• ESC OFF indicator light (

) remains

on the instrument cluster

• EPS indicator light remains on the

instrument cluster

VSM operation off

If you press the ESC OFF button to turn
off the ESC, the VSM will also cancel
and

the ESC OFF indicator light (

) illumi

nates.

To turn on the VSM, press the button
again. The ESC OFF indicator light
goes out.

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Vehicle Stability Management
Drive carefully even though your vehicle
has Vehicle Stability Management. It can
only assist you in maintaining control of
the vehicle under certain circumstances.

Malfunction indicator

The VSM can be deactivated even if you
don't cancel the VSM operation by
pressing the ESC OFF button. It
indicates that a malfunction has been
detected somewhere in the Electric
Power Steer

ing system or VSM

system. If the ESC

indicator light (

) or EPS warning light

remains on, take your vehicle and have
the system checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.

The VSM is not a substitute for safe driv

ing practices but a supplementary func

tion only. It is the responsibility of the
driver to always check the speed and the
distance to the vehicle ahead. Always
hold the steering wheel firmly while driv

ing.

Your vehicle is designed to activate
according to the driver's intention, even
with installed VSM. Always follow all the
normal precautions for driving at safe
speeds for the conditions

– including

driving in clement weather and on a slip

pery road.

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For maximum protection, always wear
your seat belt. No system, no matter
how advanced, can compensate for all
driver error and/or driving conditions.
Always drive responsibly.

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when the trailer is affected by cross

winds, buffeting, or improper overload

ing.

Factors of swaying such as:
• High speed
• Strong crosswinds
• Improper overloading
• Sudden controlling of steering wheel

僅

Uneven road

The TSA continuously analyzes the vehi

cle and trailer instability. When the TSA
detects some sway, the brakes are
applied automatically to stabilize the
vehicle. When the vehicle becomes sta

ble, the TSA does not operate.

Brake Assistant System (BAS)

The Brake Assistant System provides
additional pressure when the brake
pedal is momentarily and strongly
depressed in a situation where sudden
braking is required while driving.

The Brake Assistant System reduces the
time for ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
control to enter and consequently
reduces the braking distance, by provid

ing additional pressure up to the point of
ABS intervention.

BAS operation

• When the vehicle speed is more than

30 km/h (20 mph) and the ABS con

trol is not entered.

• When the brake pedal is depressed

strongly over a certain level.

• When the friction of the road surface

is above a certain level.

BAS operation off

• The vehicle speed is below 10 km/h (6

mph).

• The brake pedal is depressed over a

certain condition.

• The friction of the road surface is

below a certain level.

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The system may not operate depending
on driver's driving habits, the degree to
which the brake pedal is depressed and
the road surface condition.

Good braking practices

Good braking practices help keep occu

pants safe and extend brake life.
• Check to be sure the parking brake is

not engaged, and the parking brake
indicator light is out before driving
away.

• Driving through water may get the

brakes wet. They can also get wet
when the vehicle is washed. Wet
brakes can be dangerous! Your vehi

cle will not stop as quickly if the
brakes are wet. Wet brakes may
cause the vehicle to pull to one side.

To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action returns
to normal, taking care to keep the
vehicle under control at all times. If the
braking action does not return to
normal, stop as soon as it is safe to do
so and visit an authorized Kia dealer.

• Don't coast down hills with the vehicle

out of gear. This is extremely hazard

ous. Keep the vehicle in gear at all
times, use the brakes to slow down,
then shift to a lower gear so that vehi

cle braking will help you maintain a
safe speed.

• Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting

your foot on the brake pedal while
driving can be dangerous because the
brakes might overheat and lose their

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effectiveness. It also increases the
wear of the brake components.

• If a tire goes flat while you are driving,

apply the brakes gently and keep the
vehicle pointed straight ahead while
you slow down. When you are moving
slowly enough for it to be safe to do
so, pull off the road and stop in a safe
place.

• Be cautious when parking on a hill.

Firmly engage the parking brake and
place the shift lever in P. If your vehi

cle is facing downhill, turn the front
wheels into the curb to help keep the
vehicle from rolling.

If your vehicle is facing uphill, turn the
front wheels away from the curb to
help keep the vehicle from rolling. If
there is no curb or if it is required by
other conditions to keep the vehicle
from rolling, block the wheels.

• Under some conditions your parking

brake can freeze in the engaged posi

tion. This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation of snow or ice
around or near the rear brakes or if the
brakes are wet. If there is a risk that
the parking brake may freeze, apply it
only temporarily while you put the shift
lever in P (Parking) and block the rear
wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then
release the parking brake.

• Do not hold the vehicle on an incline

with the accelerator pedal. This can
cause the transmission to overheat.
Always use the brake pedal or parking
brake.

Vehicle Auto Shut-offsystem (if
equipped)

The vehicle auto shut-off system is
designed to automatically shut off the
vehicle after a certain time the driver
sets to reduce fuel consumption and
energy consumption of the vehicle and
to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poi

soning.

Requirement foractivation

This system can be activated, when all of
the following requirements are satisfied.

僅

The ignition switch or ENGINE START/

STOP button is in ON position.

• The vehicle is in P (Park) position.

僅

The vehicle stops.

• The vehicle speed is under 3 km/h (2

mph).

• The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

僅

The door is opened.

• The passenger's seat is not occupied.

Setting Shut-offTime

The driver can set the shut-off time on
the cluster LCD display.

The option can be found under the fol

lowing menu:
• Go to 'User Settings → Convenience

→ Vehicle Auto-Shut Off → 60 min./

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30 min./Disable' to select the vehicle's
shut-off time.

NOTICE

• The default setting will be retained

until the timer is reset.

• The timer will revert back to the previ

ous setting at the next startup if the
driver selects 'Disable' in the User Set

tings mode.

NOTICE

• The default setting is 30 minutes.

Resetting the time

The system can be initialized and
restarted under the following conditions:

僅

When pressing and releasing the

brake pedal.

• When the accelerator pedal is

depressed.

• When the driver manually resets the

timer.

• When the driver manually press the

OK button on the steering wheel.

Canceling the Vehicle Auto Shut-
off system

The system will be canceled automati

cally when:
• The vehicle speed is over 3 km/h (2

mph).

• The vehicle is shifted to D (Drive), R

(Reverse) or N (Neutral).

• The driver's seat belt is fastened.

Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system

The Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system
reduces fuel consumption by automati

cally shutting down the engine when the
vehicle is at a standstill. (For example:
red light, stop sign and traffic jam)

The engine starts automatically as soon
as the starting conditions are met.

The ISG is ON whenever the engine is
running.

NOTICE

When the engine automatically starts by
the ISG system, some warning lights
(ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking
brake warning light) may turn on for a
few seconds.

This happens because of low battery
voltage. It does not mean the system has
malfunctioned.

Auto stop

If you depress the brake pedal and the
vehicle comes to a stop with the ISG ON,
the engine will stop automatically.

Stop the vehicle completely by pressing
the brake pedal when the gear is in the
D (Drive) or N (Neutral) position.

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The engine will stop and the green

AUTO STOP (

) indicator on

the instrument cluster will illuminate.

NOTICE

If you open the engine hood in auto stop
mode, the following will happen:
• The ISG system will deactivate (the

light on the ISG OFF button will illumi

nate).

• A message will appear on the LCD dis

play.

• If you shift the gear from N to D (Man

ual mode) or R without depressing the
brake pedal after stopping engine
automatically, the engine does not
restart automatically and a warning

chime alarms. When this happens,
press the brake pedal for auto start.

Auto start

When the engine stops automatically by
ISG, the engine will restart if one of the
following driver actions.
• Release the brake pedal.
• Move the shift gear to the R (Reverse)

position or the Manual mode while
depressing the brake pedal.

The engine will start and the green

AUTO STOP indicator (

) on

the instrument cluster will go out.

The engine will also restart auto

matically without any driver actions
if the following occurs:

• The brake vacuum pressure is low.

僅

The engine has stopped for about 5
minutes.

• The air conditioning is ON with the fan

speed set to the highest position.

• The front defroster is ON.

僅

The battery is weak.

• The cooling and heating performance

of the climate control system is unsat

isfactory.

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• The vehicle is shifted to P (Park) when

Auto Hold is activated.

• The door is opened or the seatbelt is

unfastened when Auto Hold is acti

vated.

• The EPB switch is pressed when Auto

Hold is activated.

Operating conditions

The ISG will operate under the following
condition:
• The driver's seatbelt is fastened.
• The driver's door and hood are closed.

僅

The brake vacuum pressure is ade

quate.

• The battery sensor is activated and

the battery is sufficiently charged.

• Outside temperature is not too low or

too high.

• The vehicle is driven over a constant

speed and stops.

• The climate control system satisfies

the conditions.

• The vehicle is sufficiently warmed up.

僅

The incline is gradual.

• The steering wheel is turned less than

180 degrees and then the vehicle
stops.

NOTICE

• If the ISG system does not meet the

operation condition, the ISG system is
deactivated. The light on the ISG OFF
button will illuminate and a message
"Auto Stop conditions not met" will
appear on the LCD display.

• If the light or warning message comes

on continuously, please check the
operation condition.

Deactivating the ISG

• If you wish to deactivate the ISG,

press the ISG OFF button. The light on
the ISG OFF button will illuminate.

• If you press the ISG OFF button again,

the ISG will be activated and the light
on the ISG OFF button will turn off.

ISG malfunction

The ISG may not operate when an ISG
related sensor or system error occurs.

The following will happen:

• The yellow AUTO STOP (

) indica

tor on the instrument cluster will stay
on after blinking for 5 seconds.

• The light on the ISG OFF button will

illuminate.

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Drive mode integrated control system

When the engine is in Idle Stop mode, it's
possible to restart the engine without the
driver taking any action. Before leav

ing

the vehicle or doing anything in the
engine compartment, stop the engine by
the ENGINE START/STOP button to the
OFF position.

NOTICE

If the AGM battery is reconnected or
replaced, ISG function will not operate
immediately. If you want to use the ISG
function, the battery sensor needs to be
calibrated for approximately 4 hours with
the ignition off. After calibration, turn the
engine on and off 2 or 3 times.

Drive mode integrated control
system

Drive mode

The drive mode may be selected accord

ing to the driver's preference or road
condition.

AWD

FWD

The Drive mode is activated by turning
the knob.

NOTICE

If there is a problem with the instrument
cluster, the drive mode will be in COM

FORT mode and may not change to
ECO mode or SPORT mode.

The mode changes when you toggle the
DRIVE MODE button.

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When COMFORT mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the instrument cluster.
• SMART mode:

SMART mode automatically adjusts
the driving mode in accordance with
the driver's driving habits.

• SPORT mode:

SPORT mode provides sporty but firm
riding.

• ECO mode:

ECO mode helps improve fuel effi

ciency for eco-friendly driving.

• COMFORT mode:

COMFORT mode provides soft driving
and comfortable riding.

The drive mode will change to COM

FORT mode when the engine is
restarted. However, except when it is in
ECO mode and SMART mode. ECO
mode and SMART mode will be main

tained, as selected when the engine is
restarted.

When changing the drive mode setting,
the responsiveness of the Smart Cruise
Control changes. (If equipped)

SMART mode

AWD

FWD

SMART mode selects the proper driving
mode among ECO, COMFORT, and
SPORT by judging the driver's driving
habits (i.e., Economic or Aggressive
(Sportive)) from the brake pedal depres

sion or the steering wheel operation.
• Toggle the DRIVE MODE button to

select SMART mode. When SMART
mode is selected, the indicator illumi

nates on the instrument cluster.

Drive Mode

SCC Responsiveness

SMART

Normal

SPORT

Fast

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ECO

Slow

COMFORT

Normal

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• SMART mode automatically controls

the vehicle driving, such as gear shift

ing patterns and engine torque, in
accordance with the driver's driving
habits.

NOTICE

• When you mildly drive the vehicle in

SMART mode, the driving mode
changes to ECO mode to improve fuel
efficiency. However, the actual fuel
efficiency may differ in accordance
with your driving situations (i.e.,
upward/downward slope, vehicle
deceleration/acceleration).

• When you dynamically drive the vehi

cle in SMART mode by abruptly decel

erating or sharply turning the driving
mode changes to SPORT mode. How

ever, it may adversely affect fuel
economy.

Various driving situations, which
you may encounter in SMART
mode

• The driving mode automatically

changes to ECO mode after a certain
period of time, when you gently
depress the accelerator pedal. (Your
driving is categorized to be eco

nomic.)

• The driving mode automatically

changes from SMART ECO mode to
SMART COMFORT mode after a
cer

tain period of time, when you

sharply or repetitively depress the
accelerator pedal.

• The driving mode automatically

changes to SMART COMFORT
mode with the same driving patterns,
when the vehicle starts to drive on an
upward slope of a certain angle. The
driving mode automatically returns to

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SMART ECO mode, when the
vehicle enters a leveled road.

• The driving mode automatically

changes to SMART SPORT, when
you abruptly accelerate the vehicle or
repetitively operate the steering wheel.
(Your driving is categorized to be
sporty.) In this mode, your vehicle
drives in a lower gear for abrupt
accelerating/decelerating and
increases the engine brake perfor

mance.

• You may still sense the engine brak

ing performance, even when you
release the accelerator pedal in
SMART SPORT mode. It is because
your vehicle remains in lower gear
over a certain period of time for next
acceleration. Thus, it is a normal driv

ing situation, not indicating any mal

function.

• The driving mode automatically

changes to SMART SPORT mode
only in harsh driving situations. In most
of the normal driving situations, the
driv

ing mode sets to be either in

SMART ECO mode or in SMART
COMFORT mode.

Limitation of SMART mode

The SMART mode may be limited in fol

lowing situations. (The OFF indicator illu

minates in those situations.)
• Cruise Control or Smart Cruise Con

trol is activated:

Cruise Control or Smart Cruise Con

trol may deactivate the SMART mode
when the vehicle is controlled by the
set speed of Cruise Control or Smart
Cruise Control. (SMART mode is not
deactivated just by activating Cruise
Control or Smart Cruise Control.)

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• The transmission oil temperature is

either extremely low or extremely
high:

The SMART mode can be active in
most of the normal driving situations.
However, an extremely high/ low
transmission oil temperature may
temporarily deactivate the SMART
mode, because the transmission con

dition is out of normal operation con

dition.

SPORT mode

AWD

FWD

SPORT mode manages the driving
dynamics by automatically adjusting the
steering effort, the engine and transmis

sion control logic for enhanced driver
performance.
• When SPORT mode is selected by

using the DRIVE MODE button,
the SPORT indicator will illuminate.

• Whenever the engine is restarted, the

Drive Mode will revert back to COM

FORT mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode from
the DRIVE MODE button.

• When SPORT mode is activated:

- The engine rpm will tend to remain

raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator

- Upshifts are delayed when acceler

ating

NOTICE

In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.

ECO mode

AWD

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FWD

When the Drive Mode is set to ECO
mode, the engine and transmission con

trol logic are changed to maximize fuel
efficiency.
• When the ECO mode is selected by

using the DRIVE MODE button, the
ECO indicator will illuminate.

• Whenever the engine is restarted, the

drive mode remains in ECO mode.

NOTICE

Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's
driving habit and road condition.

When ECO mode is activated:

• The acceleration response may be

slightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.

• The air conditioner performance may

be limited.

• The shift pattern of the automatic

transmission may change.

• The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal condi

tions when ECO mode is activated to
improve fuel efficiency.

Limitation of ECO mode opera

tion:

If the following conditions occur while
ECO mode is operating, the system
operation is limited even though there is
no change in ECO indicator.
• When the coolant temperature is low:

The system will be limited until engine
performance becomes normal.

• When driving up a hill:

The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
engine torque is restricted.

• When the accelerator pedal is deeply

depressed for a few seconds:

The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.

Smart shift on trip computer (if
equipped)

Select the Trip Computer mode on the
instrument cluster LCD display and
move to the smart shift screen. Then, the
driver can see the drive mode selected
and the drive mode which is automati

cally switched by the SMART mode.

The drive mode selected by the driver
and the driving style gauge showing the
driver's driving style are displayed on
the screen.

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only)

Driver's style gauge in SMART
mode

With the standard driving style in the
center, the left side of the gauge is
'Econ.' and right side is 'Dynamic' style.

When the left side of the driver's style
gauge is filled up and after a certain time
passes, the SMART ECO mode is
activated automatically. When the right
side of the gauge is filled up and sporty
driving condition is detected, the SMART
SPORT mode is activated.

To maintain the SMART ECO mode for
fuel efficiency, drive with the left side of
the gauge filled up.

Forward

Collision-Avoidance

Assist (FCA) (Front view cam

era only) (if equipped)

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is
designed to help detect and monitor the
vehicle ahead or help detect a pedes

trian in the roadway and warn the driver
that a collision is imminent with a warn

ing message and an audible warning,
and if necessary, apply emergency brak

ing.

Detecting sensor

Front view camera

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CAUTION

Take the following precautions to main

tain optimal performance of the detect

ing sensor:
• Never disassemble the detecting sen

sor or sensor assembly, or apply any
impact on it.

• Never install any accessories or stick

ers on the front windshield, or tint the
front windshield.

• If the detecting sensors have been

replaced or repaired, have the vehicle
be inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

• Pay extreme caution to keep the front

view camera dry.

• Never place any reflective objects (i.e.

white paper, mirror) over the dash

board. Any light reflection may pre

vent the function from functioning
properly.

Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist Settings

Forward Safety

With the ENGINE START/STOP button
in the ON position, select or deselect
'Driver Assistance

→ Forward Safety'

from the Settings menu to set whether
or not to use each function.
• If 'Active Assist' is selected, the func

tion will warn the driver with a warn

ing

message, an audible warning, and
steering wheel vibration depending on
the collision risk levels. Braking assist
will be applied depending on the
collision risk.

• If 'Warning Only' is selected, the func

tion will warn the driver with a warn

ing

message, an audible warning and
steering wheel vibration depending
on the collision risk levels. Braking will
not be assisted.

• If 'Off' is selected, the function will be

turned off. The(

)warning light will

appear on the cluster.

The driver can monitor Forward Colli

sion-Avoidance

Assist

ON/OFF

status from the Settings menu. If the

(

)warning light remains ON when

the function is ON, have the function
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

W ARNING

When the engine is restarted, Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist will always
turn on. However, if 'Off' is selected after
the engine is restarted, the driver should
always be aware of the surroundings
and drive safely.

CAUTION

If 'Warning Only' is selected, braking is
not assisted.

NOTICE

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will
turn off when ESC is turned off by press

ing and holding the ESC OFF button.

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only)

The(

)warning light will appear on

the cluster.

Warning Timing

With the ENGINE START/STOP button
in the ON position, select 'Driver
Assistance

→ Warning Timing' from the Settings

menu to change the initial warning acti

vation time for Forward Collision-Avoid

ance Assist.
When the vehicle is first delivered, Warn

ing Timing is set to 'Normal'. If you
change the Warning Timing, the warning
time of other Driver Assistance systems
may change.

Warning Methods

You can adjust the Warning Methods
with the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/ STOP button in the ON
position.
• Warning Volume : Select 'User Set

tings

→ Driver Assistance → Warning

Volume' on the LCD display or 'Set

tings

→ Vehicle → Driver Assistance

→ Warning Methods → Warning vol

ume' on the Infotainment system.
Even if '0' or 'Off' is selected, the func

tion's Warning Volume will not turn off
but the volume will sound as '1' or 'Low'.

• Steering Wheel Vibration Warning:

Select 'User Settings

→ Driver Assis

tance

→ Haptic warning' on the LCD

display or 'Settings

→ Vehicle →

Driver Assistance

→ Warning Methods

→ Haptic warning' on the Infotain

ment system.

• Driving Safety Priority : Select ‘Vehicle

Settings

→ Driver Assistance → Warn

ing Methods

→ Driving Safety Priority’

on the Infotainment system. For safe
driving, the audio volume will tempo

rarily decrease to warn the driver with
the audible warning.

NOTICE

• Ensure that warning sound you have

set may apply to the warning volume
of other driver assistance systems.

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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front view camera

only)

• Warning Methods will maintain its last

setting even if the vehicle is restarted.

• With the Warning Volume in '0' or

'Off', if you turn off Steering Wheel
Vibration Warning, the Warning Vol

ume will be activated with volume '2'
or 'Medium'.

• With the Steering Wheel Vibration

Warning off, if you adjust the Warning
Volume to '0' or 'Off', the Steering
Wheel Vibration Warning will be acti

vated.

• The setting menu may not be avail

able for your vehicle depending on
the vehicle features and specifica

tions.

• Descriptions of each driver assistance

system may be slightly different from
the owner's manual after updating the
software of your infotainment system.
In this case, scan the QR code in the
infotainment system manual to
access the web manual for checking
the changes.

• Depending on your update, the menu

may be displayed as Warning Sound
or Warning Methods.

Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist Operation

Warning and control

The basic function for Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist is to warn and control
the vehicle depending on the collision
level: 'Collision Warning', 'Emergency
Braking' and 'Stopping vehicle and end

ing brake control'.

Collision Warning

• To warn the driver of a collision, the

'Collision Warning' warning message
will appear on the cluster, an audible
warning will sound and the steering
wheel will vibrate.

• If a vehicle is detected in front, the

function will operate when your vehi

cle speed is between approximately
10 ~ 180 km/h (6 ~ 112 mph).

• If a pedestrian is detected in front, the

function will operate when your vehi

cle speed is between approximately
10 ~ 60 km/h (6 ~ 37 mph).

• If 'Active Assist' is selected, braking

may be assisted.

Emergency Braking

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• To warn the driver that emergency

braking will be assisted, the 'Emer

gency Braking' warning message will
appear on the cluster, an audible
warning will sound, and the steering
wheel will vibrate.

• If a vehicle is detected in front, the

function will operate when your vehi

cle speed is between approximately
10 ~ 60 km/h (6 ~ 37 mph).

• If a pedestrian is detected in front, the

function will operate when your vehi

cle speed is between approximately
10 ~ 60 km/h (6 ~ 37 mph).

• In emergency braking situation, brak

ing is assisted with strong braking
power by the function to help prevent
collision with the vehicle or pedes

trian.

Stopping vehicle and ending
brake control

• When the vehicle is stopped due to

emergency braking, the 'Drive care

fully' warning message will appear on
the cluster.

• For your safety, the driver should

depress the brake pedal immediately
and check the surroundings.

• Brake control will end after the vehicle

is stopped by emergency braking for
approximately 2 seconds.

W ARNING

• For your safety, change the Settings

after parking the vehicle at a safe
location.

• With 'Active Assist' or 'Warning Only'

selected, when ESC is turned off by
pressing and holding the ESC OFF
button, Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist will turn off automatically. In
this case, the function cannot be set
from the Settings menu and the warn

ing light will appear on the cluster
which is normal. If ESC is turned on by
pressing the ESC OFF button,
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will
main

tain the last setting.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

does not operate in all situations or
cannot avoid all collisions.

• The driver should hold the responsi

bility to control the vehicle. Do not
solely depend on Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist. Rather, maintain a
safe braking distance, and if neces

sary, depress the brake pedal to
reduce driving speed or to stop the
vehicle.

• Never deliberately operate Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist on people,
animal, objects, etc. It may cause seri

ous injury or death.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

may not operate if the driver
depresses the brake pedal to avoid
collision.

• Depending on the road and driving

conditions, Forward Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may warn the driver late
or may not warn the driver.

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