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Highway Driving Assist (HDA)

message will appear and an audible
warning will sound in stages.
• First stage: Warning message
• Second stage: Warning message

(red steering wheel) and audible
warning

If the driver still does not have their hands
on the steering wheel after the hands-off
warning, the 'Highway Driv

ing Assist

(HDA) canceled' warning mes

sage will

appear.

Highway Driving Assist standby

When the Smart Cruise Control is tem

porarily canceled while Highway Driving
Assist is operating, Highway Driving
Assist will be in the standby state. At this
time, Lane Following Assist will operate
normally.

Highway Driving Assist Malfunc

tion and Limitations

Highway Driving Assist malfunc

tion

When Highway Driving Assist is not
working properly, the 'Check Highway
Driving Assist (HDA) system' warning

message will appear, and the (

)

warning light will appear on the cluster.
Have the function inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

W ARNING

• The driver is responsible for con

trolling the vehicle for safe driving.

• Always have your hands on the steer

ing wheel while driving.

• Highway Driving Assist is a supple

mental function that assists the driver
in driving the vehicle and is not a
complete autonomous driving system.
Always check road conditions, and if
necessary, take appropriate actions to
drive safely.

• Always have your eyes on the road,

and it is the responsibility of the driver
to avoid violating traffic laws. The
vehicle manufacturer is not responsi

ble for any traffic violation or acci

dents caused by the driver.

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• Highway Driving Assist may not be

able to recognize all traffic situations.
The function may not detect possible
collisions due to Limitations. Always be
aware of the Limitations. Obstacles
such as vehicles, motorcycles, bicy

cles, pedestrians, guardrails, toll gate,
unspecified objects, structures, etc.
that may collide with the vehicle may
not be detected.

• Highway Driving Assist will turn off

automatically under the following sit

uations:

- Driving on roads that the function

does not operate, such as a rest
area, intersection, junction, etc.

- The navigation does not operate

properly such as when the naviga

tion is being updated or restarted

• Highway Driving Assist may inadver

tently operate or turn off depending
on road conditions (navigation infor

mation) and surroundings.

• Lane Following Assist function may be

temporarily disabled when the front
view camera cannot detect lanes
properly or the hands-off warning is
on.

• You may not hear the warning sound

of Highway Driving Assist if the sur

rounding is noisy.

• If the vehicle is driven at high speed

above a certain speed at a curve, your
vehicle may drive to one side or may
depart from the driving lane.

• When you are towing a trailer or

another vehicle, we recommend that
Highway Driving Assist is turned off
due to safety reasons.

• The hands–off warning message may

appear early or late depending on how
the steering wheel is held or road

conditions. Always have your hands
on the steering wheel while driving.

• For your safety, please read the

owner's manual before using the
Highway Driving Assist.

• Highway Driving Assist will not oper

ate when the engine is started, or
when the detecting sensors or naviga

tion is being initialized.

Limitations of Highway Driving
Assist

Highway Driving Assist and Highway
Lane Change function may not operate
normally, or may not operate under the
following circumstances:
• The map information and the actual

road is different because the naviga

tion is not updated

• The map information and the actual

road is different because of real-time
GPS data or map information error

• The infotainment system is over

loaded by simultaneously performing
functions such as route search, video
playback, voice recognition, etc.

• GPS signals are blocked in areas

such as a tunnel

• The driver goes off course or the route

to the destination is changed or
canceled by resetting the navigation
(including TPEG change)

• The vehicle enters a service station or

rest area

• Android Auto or Car Play is operating

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The navigation cannot detect the cur

rent vehicle position (ex: elevated
roads including overpass adjacent to
general roads or nearby roads exist in
a parallel way)

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

NOTICE

For more details on the limitations of the
front view camera and front radar, refer to
"Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
(FCA) (Sensor fusion) (if equipped)" on
page 5-74.

This device complies with Indus

try Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following
conditions:

1. This device may not cause interfer

ence, and

2. This device must accept any interfer

ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.

3. Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
device.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist (RCCA) (if
equipped)

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist is designed to help detect vehicles
approaching from the left and right side
while your vehicle is reversing, and warn
the driver that a collision is imminent with
a warning message and an audible
warning. Also, braking is assisted to help
prevent collision.

: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning

operating range

: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist operating range

CAUTION

The time of warning may vary depend

ing on vehicle speed of the approaching
vehicle.

NOTICE

In the following text, Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Assist will be referred as Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.

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Detecting sensor

Rear corner radar

Refer to the picture above for the detailed
location of the detecting sensor.

NOTICE

For more details on the precautions of
the rear corner radar, refer to "Blind- Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) (if
equipped)" on page 5-95.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist Settings

Rear Cross-Traffic Safety

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

→ Parking Safety → Rear Cross-Traffic

Safety' from the Settings menu to turn
on Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist and deselect to turn off the
function.

W ARNING

When the engine is restarted, Rear
Cross-Traffic 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.

NOTICE

Settings for Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist include Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning and Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.

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 Rear Cross-Traffic Colli

sion-Avoidance 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.

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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.

NOTICE

• Ensure that warning sound you have

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

• 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.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist Operation

Warning and control

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist will warn and control the vehicle
depending on collision level: 'Collision
Warning', 'Emergency Braking' and

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'Stopping vehicle and ending brake con

trol'.

Collision Warning

• To warn the driver of an approaching

vehicle from the rear left/right side of
your vehicle, the warning light on the

side view mirror will blink and a warn

ing will appear on the cluster. At the
same time, an audible warning will
sound and the steering wheel will
vibrate. If the Rear View Monitor is
operating, a warning will also appear
on the infotainment system screen.

• The function will operate when all the

following conditions are satisfied:

- The gear is changed to R

(Reverse)

- Vehicle speed is below 8 km/h (5

mph)

- The approaching vehicle is within

approximately 25 m (82 ft.) from the
left and right side of your vehi

cle

- The speed of the vehicle approach

ing from the left and right is above 5
km/h (3 mph)

NOTICE

If the operating conditions are satisfied,
there will be a warning whenever the
vehicle approaches from the left or right
side even though your vehicle speed is 0
km/h (0 mph).

Emergency Braking

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• To warn the driver of an approaching

vehicle from the rear left/right side of
your vehicle, the warning light on the
side view mirror will blink and a warn

ing message will appear on the clus

ter. At the same time, an audible
warning will sound and the steering
wheel will vibrate. If the Rear View
Monitor is operating, a warning will also
appear on the infotainment sys

tem

screen.

• The function will operate when all the

following conditions are satisfied:

- The gear is changed to R

(Reverse)

- Vehicle speed is below 8 km/h (5

mph)

- The approaching vehicle is within

approximately 1.5 m (5 ft.) from the
left and right side of your vehicle

- The speed of the vehicle approach

ing from the left and right is above 5
km/h (3 mph)

• Emergency braking will be assisted to

help prevent collision with approach

ing vehicles from the left and right.

NOTICE

Brake control will end when:
• The approaching vehicle is out of the

detecting range

• The approaching vehicle passes

behind your vehicle

• The approaching vehicle does not

drive toward your vehicle

• The approaching vehicle speed slows

down

• The driver depresses the brake pedal

with sufficient power

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.

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• Brake control will end after the vehicle

is stopped by emergency braking for
approximately 2 seconds.

• During emergency braking, braking

control by the function will automati

cally cancel when the driver exces

sively depresses the brake pedal.

W ARNING

Take the following precautions when
using Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist:
• For your safety, change the Settings

after parking the vehicle at a safe
location.

• If any other function's warning mes

sage is displayed or audible warning
is generated, Rear Cross-Traffic
Safety function's warning message
may not be displayed and audible
warning may not be generated.

• You may not hear the warning sound

of Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist if the surrounding is noisy.

• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may not operate if the
driver applies the brake pedal to avoid
collision.

• During Rear Cross-Traffic Safety

Function Operation, the vehicle may
stop suddenly injuring passengers
and shifting loose objects. Always
have the seat belt on and keep loose
objects secured.

• Even if there is a problem with Rear

Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist, the vehicle's basic braking per

formance will operate normally.

• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may warn the driver late or
may not warn the driver depending on
the road and driving conditions.

• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist does not operate in all sit

uations or cannot avoid all collisions.

• During emergency braking, braking

control by the function will automati

cally cancel when the driver exces

sively depresses the accelerator
pedal.

• The driver should hold the responsi

bility to control the vehicle. Do not
solely depend on Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision-Avoidance Assist. Rather,
maintain a safe braking distance, and
if necessary, depress the brake pedal
to reduce driving speed or to stop the
vehicle.

• Never deliberately operate Rear

Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist on people, animal, objects, etc.
It may cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

The brake control may not operate
properly depending on the status of ESC
(Electronic Stability Control).

There will only be a warning when:
• The ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) warning light is on

• ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

is engaged in a different function

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• If the function assists you with brak

ing, the driver must immediately
depress the brake pedal and check
vehicle surroundings.

• Brake control will end when the driver

depresses the brake pedal with suffi

cient power.

• After

changing

the

gear

(Reverse), braking control will operate

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once for left and right vehicle
approach.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist Malfunction
and Limitations

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist malfunction

When Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist is not working prop

erly, the 'Check Rear Cross-Traffic
Safety system' warning message will
appear on the cluster, and the function
will turn off automatically or the function
will be limited. Have the function
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

When the side view mirror warning light
is not working properly, the 'Check side

view mirror warning light' warning mes

sage will appear on the cluster. Have the
function inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist disabled

When the rear bumper around the rear
corner radar or rear sensor is covered
with foreign material, such as snow or
rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it can
reduce the detecting performance and
temporarily limit or disable Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.

If this occurs, the 'Rear Cross-Traffic
Safety Function disabled. Radar blocked'
warning message will appear on the
cluster.

The function will operate normally when
such foreign material or trailer, etc. is
removed.

If the function does not operate normally
after it is removed, have the function
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

• Even though the warning message

does not appear on the cluster, Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate properly.

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• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may not operate properly
in an area (for example: open terrain),
where any substance are not detected
after turning ON the engine.

CAUTION

Turn off Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist to install a trailer, car

rier, etc., or remove the trailer, carrier,
etc. to use Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist.

Limitations of Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision-Avoidance Assist

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate normally, or the
function may operate unexpectedly
under the following circumstances:
• Departing from where trees or grass

are overgrown

• Departing from where roads are wet

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Speed of the approaching vehicle is
fast or slow

Braking control may not work, driver's
attention is required in the following cir

cumstances:
• The vehicle severely vibrates while

driving over a bumpy road, uneven
road or concrete patch

• Driving on a slippery surface due to

snow, water puddle, ice, etc.

• The tire pressure is low or a tire is

damaged

• The brake is reworked

NOTICE

For more details on the limitations of the
rear corner radar, refer to "Blind-Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) (if
equipped)" on page 5-95.

W ARNING

• Driving near a vehicle or structure

[A]: Structure
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may be limited when driv

ing near a vehicle or structure, and
may not detect the vehicle approach

ing from the left or right. If this occurs,
the function may not warn the driver or
control the brakes when necessary.

Always check your surroundings while
backing up.

• When the vehicle is in a complex

parking environment

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may detect vehicles which
are parking or pulling out near your
vehicle (for example: a vehicle leaving

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beside your vehicle, a vehicle parking
or pulling out in the rear area, a vehi

cle approaching your vehicle making
a turn, etc.). If this occurs, the function
may unnecessarily warn the driver
and control the brake.

Always check your surroundings while
backing up.

• When the vehicle is parked diagonally

[A]: Vehicle
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may be limited when
backing up diagonally, and may not
detect the vehicle approaching from
the left or right. If this occurs, the
function may not warn the driver or
control the brakes when necessary.

Always check your surroundings while
backing up.

• When the vehicle is on or near a slope

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may be limited when the
vehicle is on a uphill or downhill slope,
or near it, and may not detect the
vehicle approaching from the left or
right. If this occurs, the function may
not warn the driver or control the
brakes when necessary.

Always check your surroundings while
backing up.

W ARNING

• Pulling into the parking space where

there is a structure

[A]: Structure, [B]: Wall
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may detect vehicles pass

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ing by in front of you when parking
backwards into a parking space with a
wall or structure in the rear or side
area. If this occurs, the function may
unnecessarily warn the driver and
control the brake.

Always check your surroundings while
backing up.

• When the vehicle is parked rearward

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may detect vehicles pass

ing by behind you when parking
backwards into a parking space. If this
occurs, the function may unnecessar

ily warn the driver and control the
brake.

Always check your surroundings while
backing up.

W ARNING

• When you are towing a trailer or

another vehicle, we recommend that
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist is turned off due to safety
reasons.

• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may not operate normally
if interfered by strong electromag

netic waves.

• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may not operate for
approximately 3 seconds after the
vehicle is started, or the rear corner
radars are initialized.

This device complies with Indus

try Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following
conditions:

1. This device may not cause interfer

ence, and

2. This device must accept any interfer

ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the
device.

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Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)

Reverse Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist (PCA) (if
equipped)

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist may warn the driver or may assist
with braking to help reduce the possibil

ity of collision with a pedestrian or an
object when backing up.

Detecting sensor

Wide-rear view camera

Rear ultrasonic sensors

Refer to the picture above for the
detailed location of the detecting sen

sors.

CAUTION

Take the following precautions to main

tain optimal performance of the detect

ing sensors:
• Always keep the rear view camera

and rear ultrasonic sensors clean.

• Do not use any cleanser containing

acid or alkaline detergents when
cleaning the rear view camera lens.
Use only a mild soap or neutral deter

gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.

• Never disassemble or apply impact on

the rear view camera or the rear ultra

sonic sensors components.

• Do not apply unnecessary force on

the rear view camera or the rear ultra

sonic sensors. Reverse Parking Colli

sion-Avoidance Assist may not
operate properly if the rear view cam

era or the rear ultrasonic sensor(s) is
forcibly moved out of proper align

ment. Have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.

• Do not spray the rear view camera or

the rear ultrasonic sensors or their
surrounding area directly with a high
pressure washer. It may cause the
rear view camera or the rear ultra

sonic sensors to malfunction.

• Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

Assist may not work properly if the
bumper has been damaged, replaced
or repaired.

• Do not apply objects, such as

abumper sticker or a bumper guard,
near the rear view camera or rear
ultrasonic sensors or apply paint to
the bumper. Doing so may adversely
affect the performance of Reverse
Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist.

• Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

Assist may not operate normally if

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interfered by strong electromagnetic
waves.

Reverse Parking Distance Warn

ing Settings

Parking Safety

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

→ Parking Safety'

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

function will warn the driver and assist
with braking when a collision with a
pedestrian or an object is imminent.

• If 'Rear Warning Only' is selected, the

function will warn the driver when a
collision with a pedestrian or an object
is imminent. Braking will not be
assisted.

• If 'Off' is selected, the function will

turn off.

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

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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.

NOTICE

• Ensure that warning sound you have

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

• 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

• Depending on your update, the menu

may be displayed as Warning Sound
or Warning Methods.

Reverse Parking Distance Warn

ing Operation

Operating conditions

If 'Rear Active Assist' or 'Rear Warning
Only' is set from the Settings menu,
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist will be in the ready status when
the following conditions are satisfied:
• The liftgate is closed
• The gear is changed to R
(Reverse)

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Vehicle speed is below 10

km/h (6

mph)

Function components such as the rear
view camera and the rear ultrasonic sen

sors are in normal conditions

Rear Warning Only

• If the function detects a risk of colli

sion with a pedestrian or an object,

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the function will warn the driver with an
audible warning, steering wheel
vibration and warning message on the
cluster. When Rear View Monitor is
operating, a warning will appear on
the infotainment system screen.

• If 'Rear Warning Only' is selected,

braking will not be assisted.

• The warning will turn off when the

gear is shifted to P (Park), N (Neutral)
or D (Drive).

Rear Active Assist

• If the function detects a risk of colli

sion with a pedestrian or an object,
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist will warn the driver with an
audible warning, steering wheel vibra

tion and warning message on the
cluster. When Rear View Monitor is
operating, a warning will appear on the
infotainment system screen.

• If the function detects imminent colli

sion with a pedestrian or an object
behind the vehicle, the function will
assist you with braking. The driver
needs to pay attention as the brake
assist will end within 2 seconds. The
driver must immediately depress the
brake pedal and check vehicle sur

roundings.

• Brake control will end when:

- The gear is changed to P (Park)

or D (Drive).

- The driver depresses the brake

pedal with sufficient power

- Braking assist last for approxi

mately 2 seconds

• The warning will turn off when:

- The driver changes the gear to P

(Park), N (Neutral), or D (Drive)

• The brake control may not operate

properly depending on the status of
ESC (Electronic Stability Control).

• There will only be a warning when:

- The ESC (Electronic Stability

Con

trol) warning light is on

- ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

is engaged in a different function

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• Playing the vehicle audio system at

high volume may prevent passengers
from hearing Reverse Parking Colli

sion-Avoidance Assist warning sounds

• Noise may be heard when sudden

braking occurs to avoid a collision.

• If any other warning sound such as the

seat belt warning chime is already
generated, Reverse Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist warning may not
sound.

• The performance of Reverse Parking

Collision-Avoidance Assist may vary
under certain conditions. If vehicle
speed is above 4 km/h (2 mph), the
function will provide collision avoid

ance assist only when pedestrians are
detected. Always look around and pay
attention when backing up your vehi

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Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)

Reverse Parking Distance Warn

ing Malfunction and Limitations

Reverse Parking Distance Warn

ing malfunction

When Reverse Parking Collision- Avoid

ance Assist or other related systems are
not working properly, the 'Check Parking
Collision-Avoidance Assist system' warn

ing message will appear on the cluster,
and the function will turn off automati

cally. Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

Reverse Parking Distance Warn

ing disabled

The rear view camera is used as a
detecting sensor to detect pedestrians. If
the camera lens is covered with foreign

material, such as snow or rain, it may
adversely affect camera performance
and Reverse Parking Collision-Avoid

ance Assist may not operate normally.
Always keep the camera lens clean.

The wide-rear ultrasonic sensors are
located inside the rear bumper to detect
objects in the rear area. If the sensors
are covered with foreign material, such
as snow or rain, it may adversely affect
sensor performance and Reverse Park

ing Collision-Avoidance Assist may not
operate normally. Always keep the rear
bumper clean.

Wide-rear view camera

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Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)

Wide-rear ultrasonic sensor

The 'Rear camera error or blockage' or
'Parking sensor error or blockage' warn

ing message will appear on the cluster if
the following situations occur:
• The wide-rear view camera or ultra

sonic sensors are covered with for

eign material, such as snow or rain,
etc.

• There is inclement weather, such as

heavy snow, heavy rain, etc.

If this occurs, Reverse Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist may turn off or may not
operate properly. Check whether the rear
view camera and rear ultrasonic sensors
are clean.

Limitations of Reverse Parking
Distance Warning

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not assist braking or warn the
driver even if there are pedestrians or
objects under the following circum

stances:
• Any non-factory equipment or acces

sory is installed

• Your vehicle is unstable due to an

accident or other causes

• Bumper height or rear ultrasonic sen

sor installation has been modified

• Rear view camera or rear ultrasonic

sensor(s) is damaged

• Rear view camera or the rear ultra

sonic sensor(s) is stained with foreign
matter, such as snow, dirt, etc.

• Rear view camera is obscured by a

light source or by inclement weather,
such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.

• The surrounding is very bright or very

dark

• Outside temperature is very high or

very low

• The wind is either strong (above 20

km/h (12 mph)) or blowing perpendic

ular to the rear bumper

• Objects generating excessive noise,

such as vehicle horns, loud motorcy

cle engines or truck air brakes, are
near your vehicle

• An ultrasonic sensor with similar fre

quency is near your vehicle

• There is ground height difference

between the vehicle and the pedes

trian

• The image of the pedestrian in the

rear view camera is indistinguishable
from the background

• The pedestrian is near the rear edge

of the vehicle

• The pedestrian is not standing upright

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The pedestrian is either very short or
very tall for the function to detect

• The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing

clothing that easily blends into the
background, making it difficult to
detect

• The pedestrian is wearing clothing

that does not reflect ultrasonic waves
well

• Size, thickness, height, or shape of the

object does not reflect ultrasonic

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Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)

waves well (e.g., pole, bush, curbs,
carts, edge of a wall, etc.)

• The pedestrian or the object is moving

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The pedestrian or the object is very
close to the rear of the vehicle

• A wall is behind the pedestrian or the

object

• The object is not located at the rear

center of your vehicle

• The object is not parallel to the rear

bumper

• The road is slippery or inclined
• The driver backs up the vehicle imme

diately after shifting to R (Reverse)

• The driver accelerates or circles the

vehicle

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist may unnecessarily warn the driver
or assist with braking even if there are no
pedestrians or objects under the fol

lowing circumstances:
• Any non-factory equipment or acces

sory is installed

• Your vehicle is unstable due to an

accident or other causes

• Bumper height or rear ultrasonic sen

sor installation has been modified

• Your vehicle height is low or high due

to heavy loads, abnormal tire pres

sure, etc.

• Rear view camera or the rear ultra

sonic sensor(s) is stained with foreign
matter, such as snow, dirt, etc.

• The pattern on the road is mistaken

for a pedestrian

• There is shadow or light reflecting on

the ground

• Pedestrians or objects are around the

path of the vehicle

• Objects generating excessive noise,

such as vehicle horns, loud motorcy

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cle engines or truck air brakes, are
near your vehicle

• Your vehicle is backing towards a nar

row passage or parking space

• Your vehicle is backing towards an

uneven road surface, such as an
unpaved road, gravel, bump, gradient,
etc.

• A trailer or carrier is installed on the

rear of your vehicle

• An ultrasonic sensor with similar fre

quency is near your vehicle

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Economical operation

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.

Each of these factors affects how many
kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter
(gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehicle
as economically as possible, use the
following driving suggestions to help save
money in both fuel and repairs:
• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a mod

erate rate. Don't make "jackrabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts and main

tain a steady cruising speed. Don't
race between stoplights. Try to adjust
your speed to the traffic so you don't
have to change speeds unnecessar

ily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos

sible.

Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid
unnecessary braking. This also
reduces brake wear.

• Drive at a moderate speed. The faster

you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,
especially on the highway, is one of
the most effective ways to reduce fuel
consumption.

• Take care of your tires. Keep them

inflated to the recommended pres

sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unneces

sary tire wear. Check the tire pres

sures at least once a month.

• Be sure that the wheels are aligned

correctly. Improper alignment can
result from hitting curbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor
alignment causes faster tire wear and
may also result in other problems as
well as greater fuel consumption.

• Keep your vehicle in good condition.

For better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your
vehicle in accordance with the main

tenance schedule in "Scheduled main

tenance service" on page 7-9. If you
drive your vehicle in severe condi

tions, more frequent maintenance is
required (Refer to "Maintenance
under severe usage conditions" on
page 7-12 and).

• Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary

weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.

• Don't let the engine idle longer than

necessary. If you are waiting (and not
in traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.

• Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.

Lugging is driving too slowly in too
high a gear resulting in the engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing the
engine beyond its safe limit. This can
be avoided by shifting at the recom

mended speeds.

• Open windows at high speeds can

reduce fuel economy.

• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds

and headwinds. To help offset some
of this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for economy
and safety.

Therefore, have the function checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.

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Never turn the engine off to coast down
hills or anytime the vehicle is in motion.
The power steering and power brakes

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Special driving conditions

If driving conditions deteriorate due to
poor weather or road conditions, you
should pay even more attention than
usual to your driving.

Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
these suggestions:
• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis

tance for braking.

• Avoid sudden braking or steering.

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Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.

• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use

the second gear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinning the drive wheels.

• Use sand, rock salt, or other nonslip

material under the drive wheels to
provide traction when stalled in ice,
snow, or mud.

Reducing the risk of a rollover

This multi-purpose passenger vehicle is
defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
SUVs have higher ground clearance
and a narrower track to make them
capable of performing in a wide variety of
offroad applications.

Specific design characteristics give them
a higher center of gravity than ordinary
vehicles. An advantage of the higher
ground clearance is a better view of the
road, which allows you to anticipate
problems.

They are not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as conventional pas

senger vehicles, any more than low-

slung sports vehicles are designed to
perform satisfactorily in off-road condi

tions. Due to this risk, driver and passen

gers are strongly recommended to buckle
their seat belts.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. There are
steps that a driver can make to reduce
the risk of a rollover.

If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers, do not load your roof
rack with heavy cargo, and never modify
your vehicle in any way.

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Rollover
As with other Sports Utility Vehicle
(SUV), failure to operate this vehicle cor

rectly may result in loss of control, an
accident or vehicle rollover.
• Utility vehicles have a significantly

higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles.

• Specific design characteristics (higher

ground clearance, narrower track,
etc.) give this vehicle a higher center
of gravity than ordinary vehicles.

• A SUV is not designed for cornering at

the same speeds as conventional
vehicles.

• Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu

vers.

• In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Make sure
everyone in the vehicle is prop

erly

buckled up.

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

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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.

Rocking the vehicle

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn
the steering wheel right and left to clear
the area around your front wheels. Then,
shift back and forth between R
(Reverse) and any forward gear.

Do not race the engine, and spin the
wheels as little as possible. If you are still
stuck after a few tries, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
engine overheating and possible dam

age to the transmission.

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Sudden vehicle movement
Do not attempt to rock the vehicle if
people or objects are nearby. The vehi

cle may suddenly move forward or
backwards as it becomes unstuck.

CAUTION

Vehicle rocking
Prolonged rocking may cause vehicle
overheating, transmission damage or
failure, and tire damage.

CAUTION

Spinning tires

Do not spin the wheels, especially at
speeds more than 56 km/h (35 mph).
Spinning the wheels at high speeds
when the vehicle is stationary could
overheat and damage tires, and the
rotating wheels may fly away and injure
bystanders.

NOTICE

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
should be turned OFF prior to rocking
the vehicle.

Smooth cornering

Avoid braking or gear changing in cor

ners, especially when roads are wet. Ide

ally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration. If you follow
these suggestions, tire wear will be held
to a minimum.

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Special driving conditions

Driving at night

Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight,
here are some important tips to remem

ber:
• Slow down and keep more distance

between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.

• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

glare from other driver's headlamps.

• Keep your headlamps clean and prop

erly aimed. (On vehicles not equipped
with the automatic headlamp aiming
feature.) Dirty or improperly aimed
headlamps will make it much more
difficult to see at night.

• Avoid staring directly at the head

lamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it will
take several seconds for your eyes to
readjust to the darkness.

Driving in the rain

Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you're not pre

pared for the slick pavement.

Here are a few things to consider when
driving in the rain:
• A heavy rainfall will make it harder to

see and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.

• Keep your windshield wiping equip

ment in good shape. Replace your
windshield wiper blades when they
show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield.

• If your tires are not in good condition,

making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. Be sure your tires are in
good shape.

• Turn on your headlamps to make it

easier for others to see you.

• Driving too fast through large puddles

can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.

• If you believe you may have gotten

your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking
operation returns.

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Hydroplaning

If the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough, your vehicle may
have little or no contact with the road
surface and actually ride on the water.
The best advice is SLOW DOWN
when the road is wet.

The risk of hydroplaning increases as
the depth of tire tread decreases,
refer to"Tires and wheels" on page 8-6.

Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
affected.

After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

Highway driving

Tires

Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pressures
will result in overheating and possible
failure of the tires.

Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction or
tire failure.

Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure shown on the tires.

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Under/over inflated tires
Always check the tires for proper infla

tion before driving. Under inflated or
overinflated tires can cause poor han

dling, loss of vehicle control, and sudden
tire failure, leading to accidents, injuries,
and even death. For proper tire pres

sures, refer to "Tires and wheels" on
page 8-6.

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Tire tread
Always check the tire tread before driv

ing your vehicle. Worn-out tires can result
in loss of vehicle control. Worn-out tires
should be replaced as soon as pos

sible.

For further information and tread limits,
refer to "Tires and wheels" on page 8-6.

Fuel, engine coolant and engine
oil

High speed travel consumes more fuel
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
check both the engine coolant and
engine oil.

Drive belt

A loose or damaged drive belt may
result in overheating of the engine.

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Winter driving

Severe weather conditions in the winter
result in greater wear and other prob

lems.

To minimize the problems of winter driv

ing, you should follow these sugges

tions:

Snowy or icy conditions

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires on
your tires.

If snow tires are needed, it is necessary
to select tires equivalent in size and type
of the original equipment tires. Failure to
do so may adversely affect the safety
and handling of your vehicle. Further

more, speeding, rapid acceleration, sud

den brake applications, and sharp turns
are potentially very hazardous practices.

During deceleration, use vehicle braking
to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli

cations on snowy or icy roads may cause
skids to occur. You need to keep suffi

cient distance between the vehicle in
operation in front of your vehicle. Also,
apply the brake gently.

Snow tires

If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,
make sure they are radial tires of the
same size and load range as the original
tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels
to balance your vehicle's handling in all
weather conditions. Keep in mind that the
traction provided by snow tires on dry
roads may not be as high as your
vehicle's original equipment tires. You
should drive cautiously even when the
roads are clear. Check with the tire
dealer for maximum speed recommen

dations.

Do not install studded tires without first
checking local, state and municipal reg

ulations for possible restrictions against
their use.

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Snow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent in size
and type to the vehicle's standard tires.
Otherwise, the safety and handling of
your vehicle may be adversely affected.

Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant

Your vehicle is delivered with high qual

ity ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri

cates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
your coolant in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in section 8.

Before winter, have your coolant tested
to assure that its freezing point is suffi

cient for the temperatures anticipated
during the winter.

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Check battery and cables

Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat

tery and cables as described in section
8. Have the level of charge in your bat

tery checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary

In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See "Recom

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mended lubricants and capacities" on
page 8-7. If you aren't sure what weight
oil you should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.

Check spark plugs and ignition
system

Inspect your spark plugs as described in
"Scheduled maintenance service" on
page 7-9 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo

nents to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way.

To keep locks from freezing

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt
an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
ice, squirt it with an approved de- icing
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is frozen
internally, you may be able to thaw it out
by using a heated key. Han

dle the

heated key with care to avoid injury.

Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system

To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con

tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorized Kia dealer
and most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the paint
finish.

Don't let your parking brake
freeze

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 the park

ing brake may freeze, temporarily apply it
with the gear in P (Park). Also, block the
rear wheels in advance, so the vehi

cle

may not roll. Then release the park

ing

brake.

Don't let ice and snow accumu

late underneath

Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the vehicle to be sure
the movement of the front wheels and
the steering components is not
obstructed.

Carry emergency equipment

Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment. Some of the
items you may want to carry include tire
chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight,
emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper
cables, window scraper, gloves, ground
cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.

Do not place objects or materials
in the engine compartment

Putting objects or materials in the
engine compartment may cause an
engine failure or combustion, because
they may block the engine cooling. Such
damage will not be covered by the man

ufacturer's warranty.

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Drive your vehicle when water
vapor condenses and accumu

lates inside the exhaust pipes

When the vehicle is stopped for a long
time in winter while the engine is run

ning, water vapor may condense and
accumulate inside the exhaust pipes.

Water in the exhaust pipes may cause
noise, etc., but it is drained driving at
medium to high speed.

Trailer towing (if equipped)

If you are considering towing with your
vehicle, you should first check with your
country's Department of Motor Vehicles
to determine their legal requirements.

Since laws vary the requirements for
towing trailers, cars, or other types of
vehicles or apparatus may differ. Kia
recommends to ask an authorized Kia
dealer.

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Towing a trailer
If you don't use the correct equipment
and drive improperly, you can lose con

trol when you pull a trailer. For example, if
the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may
not work well - or even at all. You and
your passengers could be seriously or
fatally injured. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps in this sec

tion.

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Weight limits
Before towing, make sure the total trailer
weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and
trailer tongue load are all within the lim

its.

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Any part of the rear number plate or
lighting devices of the vehicle must not
be obscured by the mechanical coupling
device. If the rear number plate and/or
lighting devices can be obscured par

tially by any part of the mechanical cou

pling device, mechanical coupling
devices that can not be easily removed
or repositioned without use of any
tool, except an easily operated (i.e. an

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effort not exceeding 20 N·m) release key
which is supplied by the manufacturer of
the coupling device, are not permitted for
use. Please note that the mechanical
coupling device that is fitted and not in
use must always be removed or reposi

tioned if the rear number plate and/or
rear lighting devices are obscured by any
part of the mechanical coupling device.

NOTICE

• The technically permissible maximum

load on the rear axle(s) may be
exceeded by not more than 15 % and
the technically permissible maximum
laden mass of the vehicle may be
exceeded by not more than 10 % or
100 kg (220.4 lbs), whichever value is
lower. In this case, do not exceed 100
km/h (60 mph) for vehicle of category
M1 or 80 km/h (50 mph) for vehicle of
category N1.

• When towing a trailer, the additional

load imposed at the trailer coupling
device may cause the rear tire maxi

mum load ratings to be exceeded, but
not by more than 15%. In such a case,
do not exceed 100km/h (60 miles),
and the rear tire pressure should be at
least 20 kPa above the tire pressure(s)
as recommended for normal use (i.e.
without a trailer attached).

CAUTION

Pulling a trailer improperly can damage
your vehicle and result in costly repairs
not covered by your warranty. To pull a
trailer correctly, follow the advice in this
section.

Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify
what the vehicle trailering capacity is for

your vehicle, refer to "Weight of the
trailer" on page 5-197 that appears later
in this section.

Remember that trailering is different than
just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in handling,
durability, and fuel economy. Successful,
safe trailering requires correct equip

ment, and it has to be used properly.

This section contains many timetested,
important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these are important for your
safety and that of your passengers.
Please read this section carefully before
you pull a trailer.

Load-pulling components such as the
engine, transmission, wheel assemblies,
and tires are forced to work harder
against the load of the added weight. The
engine is required to operate at rela

tively

higher speeds and under greater loads.
This additional burden generates extra
heat. The trailer also considerably adds
wind resistance, increasing pulling
requirements.

NOTICE

Location of trailer mounting
The mounting hole for hitches are
located on both sides of the underbody
behind the rear tires.

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Hitches

It's important to have the correct hitch
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks
going by, and rough roads are a few rea

sons why you'll need the right hitch.
Here are some rules to follow:
• Do you have to make any holes in the

body of your vehicle when you install
a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure
to seal the holes later when you
remove the hitch.

If you don't seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust
can get into your vehicle, as well as
dirt and water.

• The bumpers on your vehicle are not

intended for hitches. Do not attach
rental hitches or other bumper-type
hitches. Use only a frame-mounted
hitch that does not attach to the
bumper.

• Kia trailer hitch accessory is available

at an authorized Kia dealer.

Safety chains

You should always attach chains
between your vehicle and your trailer.
Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer so that the tongue
will not drop to the road if it becomes
separated from the hitch.

Instructions about safety chains may be
provided by the hitch manufacturer or by
the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendation for
attaching safety chains. Always leave
just enough slack so you can turn with
your trailer. And, never allow safety
chains drag on the ground.

Trailer brakes

If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to your

country's regulations and that it is prop

erly installed and operating correctly.

If your trailer weighs more than the max

imum trailer weight without trailer brakes
loaded, then it needs its own brakes and
they must be adequate. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions for the trailer
brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust
and maintain them prop

erly.

• Don't tap into your vehicle's brake

system.

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Do not use a trailer with its own brakes
unless you are absolutely certain that
you have properly set up the brake sys

tem. This is not a task for amateurs. Use
an experienced, competent trailer shop
for this work.

Driving with a trailer

Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting out
for the open road, you must get to know
your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the feel
of handling and braking with the added
weight of the trailer. And always keep in
mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly
so responsive as your vehicle is by itself.

Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector(s), lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer
moving and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the brakes
are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.

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Trailer towing

During your trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the load is secure, and that
the lights and trailer brakes are still
working.

Following distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when driv

ing your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that
require heavy braking and sudden turns.

Passing

You'll need more passing distance up
ahead when you're towing a trailer. And,
because of the increased vehicle length,
you'll need to go much farther beyond
the passed vehicle before you can return
to your lane.

Backing up

Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move
your hand to the right. Always back up
slowly and, if possible, have someone
guide you.

Making turns

When you're turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.

Turn signals when towing a
trailer

When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher

and extra wiring. The green arrows on
your instrument panel will flash when

ever you signal a turn or lane change.
Properly connected, the trailer lights will
also flash to alert other drivers you're
about to turn, change lanes, or stop.

When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signals
when, in fact, they are not. It's important
to check occasionally to be sure the
trailer bulbs are still working. You must
also check the lights every time you dis

connect and then reconnect the wires.

Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle's lighting system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring har

ness.

Have yourself assisted by a professional
workshop in installing the wiring har

ness.

Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer.

W ARNING

Failure to use an approved trailer wiring
harness could result in damage to the
vehicle electrical system and/or personal
injury.

Detection of trailer light connec

tion

This functionality is only given with gen

uine accessories (tow bar and wiring
harness) that recognize when a trailer is
connected and consequently inform the
vehicle systems. Trailer recognition
works as follows: when a trailer socket is
plugged in, either the brake pedal shall
be pushed or turn signal lamps acti

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