KIA Venga (2016 year). Manual — part 14
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 forward
speeds and one reverse speed. The indi-
vidual speeds are selected automatically,
Shift lever
depending on the position of the shift
lever.
Button
✽ NOTICE
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if
the battery has been disconnected, may
+ (UP)
be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and the shifting sequence will
adjust after shifts are cycled a few times
by the TCM (Transaxle Control Module)
or PCM (Powertrain Control Module).
- (DOWN)
To shift, depress the brake pedal and press the button when the ignition switch
is in the ON position. (If your vehicle is equipped with the shift lock system)
Press the button when shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted freely.
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For smooth operation, depress the brake
Transaxle ranges
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a
CAUTION
The indicator in the instrument cluster
forward or reverse gear.
•
To avoid damage to your
displays the shift lever position when the
transaxle, do not accelerate the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-
WARNING - Automatic
ward gear position with the
P (Park)
transaxle
brakes on.
Always come to a complete stop before
•
Always check the surrounding
•
When stopped on an incline, do
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
areas near your vehicle for peo-
not hold the vehicle stationary
the transaxle and prevents the front
ple, especially children, before
with engine power. Use the serv-
wheels from rotating.
shifting a car into D (Drive) or R
ice brake or the parking brake.
(Reverse).
•
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P
•
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
(Park) into D
(Drive), or R
WARNING
always make sure the shift lever
(Reverse) when the engine is
• Shifting into P (Park) while the
is in the P (Park) position; then
above idle speed.
vehicle is in motion will cause the
set the parking brake fully and
drive wheels to lock which will
shut the engine off. Unexpected
cause you to lose control of the
and sudden vehicle movement
vehicle.
can occur if these precautions
• Do not use the P (Park) position
are not followed in the order iden-
in place of the parking brake.
tified.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
• Never leave a child unattended in
a vehicle.
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- Parking in N (Neutral) gear
CAUTION
Follow below steps when parking and
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you want the vehicle to move when
• With the exception of parking in
you shift into P
(Park) while the
pushed.
neutral gear, always park the
vehicle is in motion.
1. After parking your vehicle, step on the
vehicle in “P” (Park) for safety and
brake pedal and move the shift lever to
engage the parking brake.
“P” with the ignition button in “ON” or
• Before parking in “N” (Neutral)
R (Reverse)
while the engine is running.
gear, first make sure the parking
Use this position to drive the vehicle
ground is level and flat. Do not
2. If the parking brake is applied unlock
backward.
park in “N”gear on any slopes or
the parking brake.
gradients.
3. While pressing the brake pedal, turn
the ignition button “OFF”.
If parked and left in “N”, the vehi-
CAUTION
cle may move and cause serious
- For smart key equipped vehicles, the
Always come to a complete stop
damage and injury.
ignition switch can be moved to “OFF”
before shifting into or out of R
only when the shift lever is in “P”.
(Reverse); you may damage the
transaxle if you shift into R while
4. Change the gear shift lever to
“N”
D (Drive)
the vehicle is in motion, except as
(Neutral) while pressing the brake
This is the normal forward driving posi-
explained in “Rocking the vehicle”
pedal and pushing
“SHIFT LOCK
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
in this section.
RELEASE” button or inserting, press-
through a 6-gear sequence, providing the
ing down a tool (e.g. flathead screw-
best fuel economy and power.
driver) into the
“SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE” access hole at the same
N (Neutral)
time. Then, the vehicle will move when
For extra power when passing another
The wheels and transaxle are not
external force is applied.
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
accelerator fully, at which time the
on the slightest incline unless the parking
transaxle will automatically downshift to
brake or service brakes are applied.
the next lower gear.
✽ NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
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✽ NOTICE
Shift lock system (if equipped)
•
In sports mode, the driver must exe-
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
cute upshifts in accordance with road
has a shift lock system which prevents
conditions, taking care to keep the
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N
engine speed below the red zone.
(Neutral) into R
(Reverse) unless the
•
In sports mode, only the 6 forward
brake pedal is depressed.
gears can be selected. To reverse or
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N
+ (UP)
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
(Neutral) into R (Reverse):
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Sports
as required.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
mode
•
In sports mode, downshifts are made
switch to the ON position.
automatically when the vehicle slows
+ (DOWN)
3. Depress the button and move the shift
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down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
lever.
Sports mode
is automatically selected.
If
the brake pedal is repeatedly
•
In sports mode, when the engine rpm
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
depressed and released with the shift
approaches the red zone shift points
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
are varied to upshift automatically.
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
•
To maintain the required levels of
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
This is a normal condition.
vehicle performance and safety, the
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
system may not execute certain
lever back into the main gate.
gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-
WARNING
ated.
In sports mode, moving the shift lever
Always fully depress the brake
•
When driving on a slippery road,
backwards and forwards will allow you to
pedal before and while shifting out
push the shift lever forward into the
make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to a
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
+(up) position. This causes the
manual transaxle, the sports mode
er position to avoid inadvertent
transaxle to shift into the 2nd gear
allows gearshifts with the accelerator
motion of the vehicle which could
which is better for smooth driving on
pedal depressed.
injure persons in or around the
a slippery road. Push the shift lever to
vehicle.
Up (+)
: Push the lever forward once to
the -(down) side to shift back to the 1st
shift up one gear.
gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once
to shift down one gear.
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Ignition key interlock system
Good driving practices
(if equipped)
•
Never move the shift lever from P
The ignition key cannot be removed
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
tion with the accelerator pedal
position. If the ignition switch is in any
depressed.
other position, the key cannot be
•
Never move the shift lever into P (Park)
removed.
when the vehicle is in motion.
•
Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you attempt to shift into
R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
•
Never take the vehicle out of gear and
coast down a hill. This may be
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extremely hazardous. Always leave the
Shift-lock override
vehicle in gear when moving.
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
•
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can
the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into R
cause them to overheat and malfunc-
(Reverse) position with the brake pedal
tion. Instead, when you are driving
depressed, continue depressing the
down a long hill, slow down and shift to
brake, then do the following:
a lower gear. When you do this, engine
1. Carefully remove the cap covering the
braking will help slow down the vehicle.
shift-lock access hole (1).
•
Slow down before shifting to a lower
2. Insert a screwdriver into the access hole
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
and press down on the screwdriver.
not be engaged.
3. Depress the button (2) and move the
•
Always use the parking brake. Do not
shift lever.
depend on placing the transaxle in P
4. We recommend that your vehicle be
(Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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•
Exercise extreme caution when driving
on a slippery surface. Be especially
WARNING
WARNING
careful when braking, accelerating or
•
Always buckle-up! In a collision,
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an unbelted occupant is signifi-
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cantly more likely to be seriously
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
injured or killed than a properly
by moving it forward and backward.
and the vehicle to go out of control.
belted occupant.
Do not attempt this procedure if
•
Optimum vehicle performance and
•
Avoid high speeds when corner-
people or objects are anywhere
economy is obtained by smoothly
near the vehicle. During the rocking
ing or turning.
depressing and releasing the accelera-
operation the vehicle may suddenly
•
Do not make quick steering
tor pedal.
move forward or backward as it
wheel movements, such as sharp
becomes unstuck, causing injury
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
or damage to nearby people or
•
The risk of a rollover is greatly
objects.
increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
•
Losing control often occurs if two
Moving up a steep grade from a stand-
or more wheels drop off the road-
ing start
way and the driver oversteers to
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
reenter the roadway.
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
•
In the event your vehicle leaves
the shift lever to D
(Drive). Select the
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
appropriate gear depending on load
Instead, slow down before pulling
weight and steepness of the grade, and
back into the travel lanes.
release the parking brake. Depress the
•
Never exceed posted speed lim-
accelerator gradually while releasing the
its.
service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a
steep hill, the vehicle may have a ten-
dency to roll backwards. Shifting the
shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will
help prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards.
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BRAKE SYSTEM
Power brakes
In the event of brake failure
(Continued)
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
If service brakes fail to operate while the
•
When descending a long or steep
that adjust automatically through normal
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
hill, shift to a lower gear and
usage.
emergency stop with the parking brake.
avoid continuous application of
The stopping distance, however, will be
In the event that the power-assisted
the brakes. Continuous brake
much greater than normal.
brakes lose power because of a stalled
application will cause the brakes
engine or some other reason, you can
to overheat and could result in a
still stop your vehicle by applying greater
temporary loss of braking per-
WARNING - Parking brake
force to the brake pedal than you nor-
formance.
Applying the parking brake while
mally would. The stopping distance, how-
•
Wet brakes may impair the vehi-
the vehicle is moving at normal
ever, will be longer.
cle’s ability to safely slow down;
speeds can cause a sudden loss of
When the engine is not running, the
the vehicle may also pull to one
control of the vehicle. If you must
reserve brake power is partially depleted
side when the brakes are applied.
use the parking brake to stop the
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do
Applying the brakes lightly will
vehicle, use great caution in apply-
not pump the brake pedal when the
indicate whether they have been
ing the brake.
power assist has been interrupted.
affected in this way. Always test
Pump the brake pedal only when neces-
your brakes in this fashion after
sary to maintain steering control on slip-
driving through deep water. To
pery surfaces.
dry the brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performance
WARNING - Brakes
returns to normal.
• Do not drive with your foot rest-
•
Always, confirm the position of
ing on the brake pedal. This will
the brake and accelerator pedal
create abnormal high brake tem-
before driving. If you don't check
peratures, excessive brake lining
the position of the accelerator
and pad wear, and increased
and brake pedal before driving,
stopping distances.
you may depress the accelerator
instead of the brake pedal. It may
(Continued)
cause a serious accident.
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Disc brakes wear indicator
When your brake pads are worn and new
CAUTION
pads are required, you will hear a high-
•
Driving with the parking brake
pitched warning sound from your front
applied will cause excessive
brakes or rear brakes (if equipped). You
brake pad (or lining) and brake
may hear this sound come and go or it
rotor wear.
may occur whenever you depress the
•
Do not operate the parking brake
brake pedal.
while the vehicle is moving
Please remember that some driving con-
except in an emergency situation.
ditions or climates may cause a brake
It could damage the vehicle sys-
squeal when you first apply
(or lightly
tem and make endanger driving
apply) the brakes. This is normal and does
safety.
not indicate a problem with your brakes.
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Parking brake
CAUTION
Applying the parking brake
• To avoid costly brake repairs, do
To engage the parking brake, first apply
not continue to drive with worn
the foot brake and then without pressing
brake pads.
the release button in, pull the parking
• Always replace brake pads as
brake lever up as far as possible. In addi-
complete front or rear axle sets.
tion it is recommended that when parking
the vehicle on a gradient, the shift lever
should be positioned in the appropriate
low gear on manual transaxle vehicles or
WARNING - Brake wear
in the P
(Park) position for automatic
This brake wear warning sound
transaxle vehicles.
means your vehicle needs service.
If you ignore this audible warning,
you will eventually lose braking
performance, which could lead to a
serious accident.
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WARNING
•
To prevent unintentional move-
ment when stopped and leaving
the vehicle, do not use the shift
lever instead of the parking
brake. Set the parking brake AND
make sure the shift lever is
securely positioned in 1st (First)
gear or R (Reverse) for manual
transaxle equipped vehicles and
in P
(Park) for automatic
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transaxle equipped vehicles.
WK-23
Releasing the parking brake
•
Never allow anyone who is unfa-
Check the brake warning light by turning
To release the parking brake, first apply
miliar with the vehicle to touch
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
the parking brake. If the parking
engine). This light will illuminate when the
the foot brake and pull up the parking
brake is released unintentionally,
parking brake is applied with the ignition
brake lever slightly. Secondly press the
serious injury may occur.
switch in the START or ON position.
release button (1) and lower the parking
brake lever (2) while holding the button.
•
All vehicles should always have
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
the parking brake fully engaged
is fully released and the brake warning
when parking to avoid inadver-
light is off.
tent movement of the vehicle
If the brake warning light remains on
which can injure occupants or
after the parking brake is released while
pedestrians.
the engine is running, there may be a
malfunction 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.
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
✽ NOTICE
(Continued)
(if equipped)
A click sound may be heard in the
• On roads where the road surface
engine compartment when the vehicle
is pitted or has different surface
begins to move after the engine is start-
height.
WARNING
ed. These conditions are normal and
The safety features of an ABS (or
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-
indicate that the anti-lock brake system
ESC) equipped vehicle should not
dents due to improper or danger-
is functioning properly.
be tested by high speed driving or
ous driving maneuvers. Even
cornering. This could endanger the
though vehicle control is improved
•
Even with the anti-lock brake system,
safety of yourself or others.
during emergency braking, always
your vehicle still requires sufficient
maintain a safe distance between
stopping distance. Always maintain a
you and objects ahead. Vehicle
safe distance from the vehicle in front
The ABS continuously senses the speed
speeds should always be reduced
of you.
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to
during extreme road conditions.
•
Always slow down when cornering.
lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-
The braking distance for vehicles
The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-
lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the
equipped with an anti-lock braking
vent accidents resulting from exces-
wheels.
system (or Electronic stability con-
sive speeds.
When you apply your brakes under con-
tro System) may be longer than for
•
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
those without it in the following
operation of the anti-lock brake system
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
road conditions.
may result in a longer stopping dis-
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
During these conditions the vehicle
tance than for vehicles equipped with a
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
should be driven at reduced
conventional brake system.
means your ABS is active.
speeds:
In order to obtain the maximum benefit
• Rough, gravel or snow-covered
from your ABS in an emergency situa-
roads.
tion, do not attempt to modulate your
• With tire chains installed.
brake pressure and do not try to pump
(Continued)
your brakes. Press your brake pedal as
hard as possible or as hard as the situa-
tion allows the ABS to control the force
being delivered to the brakes.
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■ Type A
CAUTION
• When you drive on a road having
poor traction, such as an icy road,
and operate your brakes continu-
ously, the ABS will be active con-
tinuously and the ABS warning
light may illuminate. Pull your
vehicle over to a safe place and
stop the engine.
• Restart the engine. If the ABS
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warning light is off, then your ABS
■ Type B
W-78
system is normal. Otherwise, you
may have a problem with the ABS.
We recommend that you contact
CAUTION
an authorized Kia dealer.
•
If the ABS warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problem
with the ABS. In this case, howev-
✽ NOTICE
er, your regular brakes will work
When you jump start your vehicle
normally.
because of a drained battery, the engine
•
The ABS warning light will stay on
may not run as smoothly and the ABS
for approximately 3 seconds after
warning light may turn on at the same
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the ignition switch is ON. During
time. This happens because of the low
Electronic stability control (ESC)
that time, the ABS will go through
battery voltage. It does not mean your
(if equipped)
self-diagnosis and the light will go
ABS is malfunctioning.
The Electronic stability control
(ESC)
off if everything is normal. If the
• Do not pump your brakes!
system is designed to stabilize the vehi-
light stays on, you may have a prob-
• Have the battery recharged before
cle during cornering maneuvers. ESC
lem with your ABS. We recommend
driving the vehicle.
checks where you are steering and
that you contact an authorized Kia
where the vehicle is actually going.
dealer.
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ESC applies the brakes at individual
The Electronic stability control
(ESC)
ESC operation
wheels and intervenes in the engine
system is an electronic system designed
ESC ON condition
management system to stabilize the
to help the driver maintain vehicle control
• When the ignition is turned
vehicle.
under adverse conditions. It is not a
-
ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi-
substitute for safe driving practices.
cator lights illuminate for
Factors including speed, road conditions
approximately
3 seconds,
WARNING
and driver steering input can all affect
then ESC is turned on.
Never drive too fast according to
whether ESC will be effective in
• Press the ESC OFF button
the road conditions or too quickly
preventing a loss of control. It is still your
for at least half a second after
when cornering. Electronic stability
responsibility to drive and corner at
turning the ignition ON to turn
control (ESC) will not prevent acci-
reasonable speeds and to leave a
ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator
dents. Excessive speed in turns,
sufficient margin of safety.
will illuminate). To turn the
abrupt maneuvers and hydroplan-
When you apply your brakes under con-
ESC on, press the ESC OFF
ing on wet surfaces can still result
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
button
(ESC OFF indicator
in serious accidents. Only a safe
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
light will go off).
and attentive driver can prevent
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
accidents by avoiding maneuvers
• When starting the engine,
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
that cause the vehicle to lose trac-
you may hear a slight ticking
means your ESC is active.
tion. Even with ESC installed,
sound. This is the ESC per-
always follow all the normal precau-
forming an automatic system
tions for driving - including driving
✽ NOTICE
self-check and does not indi-
at safe speeds for the conditions.
A click sound may be heard in the engine
cate a problem.
compartment when the vehicle begins to
move after the engine is started. These
conditions are normal and indicate that
the Electronic stability control System is
functioning properly.
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When operating
ESC operation off
• ESC off state 1
When the ESC is in operation,
ESC OFF state
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC
ESC indicator light blinks.
This car has 2 kinds of ESC off
OFF button (ESC OFF
) shortly (ESC
• When the Electronic stability
states.
OFF indicator light (ESC OFF
) illumi-
control is operating properly,
nates). At this state, the engine control
If the engine stops when ESC
you can feel a slight pulsation
function does not operate. It means the
is off, ESC remains off. Upon
in the vehicle. This is only the
traction control function does not oper-
restarting the engine, the ESC
effect of brake control and
will automatically turn on again.
ate. Brake control function only operates.
indicates nothing unusual.
• When moving out of the mud
• ESC off state 2
or slippery road, pressing the
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC
accelerator pedal may not
OFF button (ESC OFF
) for more than
cause the engine rpm (revolu-
3 seconds. ESC OFF indicator light (ESC
tions per minute) to increase.
OFF
) illuminates and ESC OFF warn-
ing chime will sound. At this state, the
engine control function and brake control
function do not operate. It means the car
stability control function does not operate
any more.
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ESC OFF usage
■ ESC indicator light
WARNING
When driving
The Electronic stability control sys-
• ESC should be turned on for daily driv-
tem is only a driving aid; use pre-
ing whenever possible.
cautions for safe driving by slowing
• To turn ESC off while driving, press the
down on curved, snowy, or icy
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
■ ESC OFF indicator light
roads. Drive slowly and don’t
road surface.
attempt to accelerate whenever the
ESC indicator light is blinking, or
when the road surface is slippery.
WARNING
Never press ESC OFF button while
ESC is operating (ESC indicator
Indicator light
✽ NOTICE
light blinks).
When ignition switch is turned to the ON
After reconnecting or recharging a dis-
If ESC is turned off while ESC is
position, the indicator light illuminates,
charged battery, the ESC OFF indicator
operating, the vehicle may slip out
then goes off if the ESC system is oper-
may illuminate. In this case, turn the
of control.
ating normally.
steering wheel 360 degrees to the left
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever
and 360 degrees to the right while the
ESC is operating or illuminates when
ignition switch is in the ON position.
✽ NOTICE
ESC fails to operate.
Then, restart the engine after the igni-
tion is off. If the ESC OFF indicator
• When operating the vehicle on a
ESC OFF indicator light comes on when
does not turn off, we recommend that
dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is
the ESC is turned off with the button.
turned off (ESC OFF light illuminat-
the system be checked by an authorized
ed). If the ESC is left on, it may pre-
Kia dealer.
CAUTION
vent the vehicle speed from increas-
Driving with varying tire or wheel
ing, and result in false diagnosis.
sizes may cause the ESC system to
• Turning the ESC off does not affect
malfunction. When replacing tires,
ABS or brake system operation.
make sure they are the same size as
your original tires.
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Hill-start assist control (HAC)
✽ NOTICE
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
(if equipped)
•
The HAC does not operate when the
(if equipped)
Hill start Assist Control is a comfort func-
transaxle shift lever is in the P (Park)
The Emergency Stop Signal system
tion. The main intend is to prevent the
or N (Neutral) position.
alerts the driver behind by blinking the
vehicle from rolling backwards while driv-
•
The HAC activates even though the
stop light when the vehicle is braked rap-
ing off uphill on an inclined surface. HAC
ESC is off but it does not activate
idly and severely.
holds the braking pressure builtup by
when the ESC has malfunctioned.
The system is activated when:
driver during stopping procedure for 2
• The vehicle suddenly stops
(vehicle
seconds after releasing brake pedal.
speed is over 55km/h and the vehicle
During the pressure-hold period, the
deceleration at greater than 7 m/s2)
driver has enough time to press the
• The ABS is activating
accelerator pedal to drive off.
When the vehicle deceleration at less
The braking pressure is reduced as soon
than 4 m/s2 and the ABS deactivates or
as the system detects the driver’s inten-
the sudden stop situation is over, the
tion to drive off.
stop light blinking will stop. You can turn it
off manually by pushing the hazard warn-
ing flasher switch.
WARNING
The HAC is usually activated only
for 2 seconds. The driver should be
CAUTION
careful from the rolling backward
The Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
causing the accident with behind
system will not work if the hazard
objects or human, when the driver
warning flasher is already on.
may feel the unintended rolling
backward while driving off on hill
due to insufficient brake hold pres-
sure built-up by driver during stop-
ping procedure.
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Vehicle stability management
VSM operation off
(VSM) (if equipped)
If you press the ESC OFF button to turn
WARNING
This system provides further enhance-
off the ESC, the VSM will also cancel and
•
The Vehicle Stability Management
the ESC OFF indicator light (
) illumi-
system is not a substitute for
ments to vehicle stability and steering
nates.
safe driving practices but a sup-
responses when a vehicle is driving on a
slippery road or a vehicle detected
To turn on the VSM, press the button
plementary function only. It is the
changes in coefficient of friction between
again. The ESC OFF indicator light goes
responsibility of the driver to
right wheels and left wheels when brak-
out.
always check the speed and the
ing.
distance to the vehicle ahead.
Always hold the steering wheel
Malfunction indicator
firmly while driving.
VSM operation
The VSM can be deactivated even if you
•
Your vehicle is designed to acti-
don’t cancel the VSM operation by press-
When the VSM is operating, the steering
vate according to the driver’s
ing the ESC OFF button. It indicates that
wheel may be controlled.
intention, even with installed
a malfunction has been detected some-
When the vehicle stability management
VSM. Always follow all the normal
where in the Electric Power Steering sys-
is operating properly, you can feel a slight
precautions for driving at safe
tem or VSM system. If the ESC indicator
pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the
speeds for the conditions
-
light (
) or EPS warning light remains
effect of brake control and indicates noth-
including driving inclement
on, we recommend that you contact an
ing unusual.
weather and on a slippery road.
authorized Kia dealer.
•
Driving with varying tire or wheel
The VSM does not operate when:
sizes may cause the VSM system
✽ NOTICE
to malfunction. When replacing
• Driving on bank road such as gradient
• The VSM is designed to function
tires, make sure they are the
or incline
above approximately 15 km/h (9 mph)
same size as your original tires.
• Driving rearward
on curves.
• ESC OFF indicator light (
) remains
• The VSM is designed to function
on the instrument cluster
above approximately
30 km/h (18
• EPS indicator light remains on the
mph) when a vehicle is braking on a
instrument cluster
split-mu road. The split-mu road is
made of surfaces which have different
friction forces.
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Good braking practices
•
Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting
•
Under some conditions your parking
your foot on the brake pedal while driv-
brake can freeze in the engaged posi-
•
Check to be sure the parking brake is
ing can be dangerous because the
tion. This is most likely to happen when
not engaged and that the parking
brakes might overheat and lose their
there is an accumulation of snow or ice
brake indicator light is out before driv-
effectiveness. It also increases the
around or near the rear brakes or if the
ing away.
wear of the brake components.
brakes are wet. If there is a risk that the
•
Driving through water may get the
•
If a tire goes flat while you are driving,
parking brake may freeze, apply it only
brakes wet. They can also get wet
apply the brakes gently and keep the
temporarily while you put the shift lever
when the vehicle is washed. Wet
vehicle pointed straight ahead while
in P (automatic transaxle) or in first or
brakes can be dangerous! Your vehicle
you slow down. When you are moving
reverse gear (manual transaxle) and
will not stop as quickly if the brakes are
slowly enough for it to be safe to do so,
block the rear wheels so the vehicle
wet. Wet brakes may cause the vehicle
pull off the road and stop in a safe
cannot roll. Then release the parking
to pull to one side.
place.
brake.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
•
If your vehicle is equipped with an
•
Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade
lightly until the braking action returns to
automatic transaxle, don't let your vehi-
with the accelerator pedal. This can
normal, taking care to keep the vehicle
cle creep forward. To avoid creeping
cause the transaxle to overheat.
under control at all times. If the braking
forward, keep your foot firmly on the
Always use the brake pedal or parking
action does not return to normal, stop
brake pedal when the vehicle is
brake.
as soon as it is safe to do so and we
stopped.
recommend call an authorized Kia
dealer.
•
Be cautious when parking on a hill.
Firmly engage the parking brake and
•
Don't coast down hills with the vehicle
place the shift lever in P
(automatic
out of gear. This is extremely haz-
transaxle) or in first or reverse gear
ardous. Keep the vehicle in gear at all
(manual transaxle). If your vehicle is
times, use the brakes to slow down,
facing downhill, turn the front wheels
then shift to a lower gear so that
into the curb to help keep the vehicle
engine braking will help you maintain a
from rolling. If your vehicle is facing
safe speed.
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.
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