KIA K900 (2018 year). Manual — part 22

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To operate the LDWS, press the but-
ton with the engine start/stop button
in the ON position. The indicator
(green) illuminates on the cluster. To
cancel the LDWS, press the button
again.

If the system detects that your vehi-
cle is leaving the lane when the
LDWS is operating and vehicle
speed exceeds 38 mph (60 km/h),
the warning operates as follows:

1.Visual warning
If you leave the lane, the lane you
leave on the LCD display blinks yel-
low.

2.Auditory warning
If you leave the lane, the warning
sound operates.

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When the sensor detects the lane line

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When the sensor doesn’t detect the lane line

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Lane departure warning (Type A)

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Lane departure warning (Type B)

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The color of symbol will change
depend on the condition of LDWS
system.
- White color : It means the sensor

does not detect the
lane line.

- Green color : It means the sensor

detects the lane line.

Warning indicator

When the LDWS is not working prop-
erly, the warning light will illuminate
and the warning message will come
on for a few second.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
K900 Kia dealer and have the sys-
tem checked.

The LDWS does not operate
when:

• The driver turns on the turn signal

or the hazard warning flasher to
change lane.

• Driving on the lane line.

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NOTICE

To change lane, operate the turn sig-
nal switch then change the lane.

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LDWS Limitations

The Lane Departure Warning
System is a supplemental sys-
tem. Do not solely rely on the
system but always pay attention
and drive safely.

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The LDWS may not warn you
even if the vehicle leaves the
lane, or may warn you even if
the vehicle does not leave the
lane when;

• The lane can't be visible due to

snow, rain, stain, a puddle or other
environmental conditions.

• The brightness of the outside

changes suddenly such as tunnel
enter/exit.

• The headlights are off at night or in

a tunnel.

• The color of the lane marking from

the road is difficult to distinguish.

• Driving on a steep grade or a

curve.

• Light such as street light, sunlight

or oncoming vehicle light reflects
from water on the road.

• The lens or windshield is stained

with foreign matter.

• The sensor cannot detect the lane

because of fog, heavy rain or
heavy snow.

• The surrounding of the inside rear

view mirror temperature is high
due to a direct ray of light.

• The lane is very wide or narrow.
• The lane line is damaged or indis-

tinct.

• The windshield is fogged by humid

air in the vehicle.

• The shadow is on the lane line by a

median strip.

• The sensor cannot distinguish the

lane from the road due to the dust.

• There is a mark similar to a lane

line.

• There is a boundary structure.
• The distance from vehicle ahead is

very short or the vehicle ahead
drives hiding the lane line.

• The vehicle vibrates heavily due to

road conditions.

• The lane number increases or

decreases or the lane lines are
crossing.

• Putting something on the dash-

board.

• Driving with the sun in front of you.

• Driving in areas under construc-

tion.

• The lane line is more than two in

either side (Left/Right)

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The Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) uses a radar sensor to alert
the driver.
It senses the rear side territory of the
vehicle and provides an indication to
the driver if it detects an object
approaching from these areas.

(1) BSD (Blind Spot Detection)

The warning range depends on
your vehicle speed. However, if
your vehicle is about 6 mph (10
km/h) faster than the other vehicle,
the system will not warn you.

(2) LCA (Lane Change Assist)

When a vehicle approaches you at
high speed, the system will warn
you.

(3) RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

When your vehicle moves rear-
ward, and the sensor detects an
approaching vehicle in the left or
right side, the system will warn
you.

BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)

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BSD Limitations

• The Blind Spot Detection

System (BSD) is a supplemen-
tal system. Do not solely rely
on the system but always pay
attention to drive safely.

• The Blind Spot Detection

System may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle
and is not a substitute for
proper and safe lane changing
procedures. Always drive
safely and use caution when
changing lanes.

WARNING

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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist)

Operating conditions

The indicator on the switch will illumi-
nate when the Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) switch is pressed with
the Engine Start/Stop Button ON.
If vehicle speed exceeds about 20
mph (30 km/h), the system will acti-
vate.
If you press the switch again, the
switch indicator and system will be
turned off.

If the Engine Start/Stop button is
turned OFF and ON the system
returns to the previous state.
When the system is not used turn the
system off by turning off the switch.
When the system is turned on the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.

Warning type

The system will activate when:
1.The system is on
2.Vehicle speed is above about 20

mph (30 km/h)

3.Other vehicles are detected in the

rear side

If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the outside
rearview mirror and the head up dis-
play.
If the detected vehicle is not in warn-
ing range, the warning will turn off
according to driving conditions.

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The second stage alarm will activate
when:
1.The first stage alert is on
2.The turn signal is on to change a

lane

When the second stage alert is acti-
vated, a warning light will blink on the
outside rearview mirror, the head up
display and an alarm will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to
the original position, the second
stage alert will be deactivated.
- The second stage alarm may be

deactivated.

• To activate the alarm:

Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and select "BSD" on the
LCD display.

• To deactivate the alarm:

Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and deselect "BSD" on the
LCD display.

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NOTICE

The alarm function helps alert the
driver. Deactivate this function only
when it is necessary

Detecting sensor

The sensors are located inside of the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.

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2nd stage

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Warning message

The message will appear to notify
the driver if there are foreign sub-
stances on the rear bumper or it is
hot near the rear bumper. The light
on the switch and the system will
turn off automatically.
Remove the foreign matter on the
rear bumper.
After the foreign substance is
removed, if you drive for approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will
work normally.

If the system does not work normally
even though the foreign matter is
removed, take your vehicle to an
authorized K900 Kia dealer and have
the system checked.

If the system does not work properly,
a warning message will appear and
the light on the switch will turn off.
The system will turn off automatical-
ly.

Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized K900 Kia dealer.

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RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)

When your vehicle moves backwards
from a parking position, the sensor
detects approaching vehicles to the
left or right side direction and gives
information to the driver.

Operating conditions

• Select RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic

Alert) in "User Settings" under
"Driving Assist" on the instrument
cluster. The system will turn on and
standby to activate.

• Select RCTA again, to turn the sys-

tem off.

• If the vehicle is turned off and on

again, the RCTA system will return
to the state right before the vehicle
was turned off. Always turn the
RCTA system off when not in use.

• The system is operated when the

vehicle speed is below 6.2 mph (10
km/h) with the shift lever in R
(Reverse).

• The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic

Alert) detecting range is 1.6 feet
(0.5m) ~ 65 feet (20m) based on
side direction. If the approaching
vehicle speed is 2.5 mph (4
km/h)~22 mph (36 km/h) in sens-
ing range, it is detected. However,
the system sensing range is differ-
ent base on conditions. Always pay
attention to surrounding.

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Warning type

• If the vehicle detected by the sen-

sors approaches your vehicle, the
warning chime will sound, the
warning light on the outside
rearview mirror will blink and a
message will appear on the LCD
display.

• If the detected vehicle is out of the

sensing range of your vehicle,
move the vehicle away from the
detected object slowly; the warning
will be cancelled.

• The system may not operate prop-

erly due to other factors or circum-
stances. Always pay attention to
your surrounding.

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If your vehicle's left or right side

bumper is blinded by barrier or
vehicles, the system sensing abili-
ty may be reduced.

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The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) are not a
substitute for proper and safe
driving. Always drive safely and
use caution when changing
lanes or backing the vehicles
up. The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) may not detect
every object alongside the vehi-
cle.

WARNING

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NOTICE

• The system may not work proper-

ly if the bumper has been replaced
or if repair work has been done
near the sensor.

• The detection area differs accord-

ing to the roads width. If the road
is narrow the system may detect
other vehicles in the next lane.

• In addition, if the road is very

wide the system may not detect
other vehicles.

• The system may turn off due to

strong electromagnetic waves.

Non-operating condition

Driver's Attention

The driver must be cautious in the
below situations for the system may
not detect other vehicles or objects in
certain circumstances.

- Curved roads, tollgates, etc.
- The surrounding of the sensor is

polluted with rain, snow, mud, etc

- The rear bumper near the sensor is

covered or hidden with a foreign
matter such as a sticker, bumper
guard, bicycle stand etc.

- The rear bumper is damaged or

the sensor is out of place.

- The height of the vehicle is altered

such as when the trunk is loaded
with heavy objects, or there is low
tire pressure etc.

- Bad weather such as heavy rain or

snow.

- A fixed object is near such as a

guardrail, tunnel, human and ani-
mal etc.

- Metal substances are near the

vehicles such as in a construction
area.

- A big vehicle is near such as a bus

or truck.

- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer like vehicle is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the

same time as the vehicle next to it
and has accelerated.

- When the other vehicle passes by

very fast.

- When changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep,

uneven road.

- When the other vehicle drives at

the rear very nearby or drives very
close.

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- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- When the temperature of the rear

bumper is very high or low.

- When the sensors are covered by

the vehicle, wall or a pillar of park-
ing lot.

- When your vehicle is backing up, if

the detected vehicle approaches
your vehicle or also backs up.

- Small objects like shopping carts

and baby carriages.

- If there is a vehicle with decreased

ride height (lowered).

- When the vehicle is close to anoth-

er vehicle.

- When the vehicle in the next lane

moves two lanes away from my
vehicle OR when the vehicle two
lanes away moves to the next lane
from my vehicle.

- When exiting rearward from a

parking space with pillars or metal
structures.

- When driving through a narrow

road with many plants.

- When driving on wet surface.

Outside rearview mirror may not
alert the driver when:

- The outside rearview mirror hous-

ing is damaged or covered with
debris.

- The window is covered with debris.
- The windows are severely tinted.

Pursuant to Code of Federal
Regulations, Title 47, Part 15
("FCC Rules").

Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2.This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.

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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 miles (kilometers) you can get
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a

moderate rate. Don't make "jack-
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance 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
help reduce fuel consumption.

• Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This

can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on brake com-
ponents. In addition, driving with
your foot resting on the brake pedal
may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness
and may lead to more serious con-
sequences.

• Take care of your tires. Keep them

inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unnec-
essary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.

• Be sure that the wheels are

aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment 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 condi-

tion. For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs, main-
tain your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
section 7. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see sec-
tion 7 for details).

• Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi-

mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corrosive
materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
allowed to accumulate on the
underside of the vehicle. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.

• Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-

sary 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.

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• Remember, your vehicle does not

require extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.

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

Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in 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 recommended speed.

• Use your air conditioning sparingly.

The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.

• Open windows at high speeds can

reduce fuel economy.

• Fuel economy is reduced by cross-

winds and headwinds. To help off-
set some of this loss, slow down
when driving in these conditions.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized K900 Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.

Engine off during motion

Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function properly without
the engine running. In addition,
turning off the Engine while
driving could engage the steer-
ing wheel lock resulting in loss
of vehicle steering. Keep the
engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.

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Hazardous driving conditions

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

distance for braking.

• Avoid sudden braking or steering.
• When braking with non-ABS

brakes pump the brake pedal with
a light up-and-down motion until
the vehicle is stopped.

Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,

use second gear. Accelerate slow-
ly to avoid spinning the drive
wheels.

• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or

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

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 in vehicles equipped
with an automatic transaxle. Do not
race the engine, and spin the wheels
as little as possible. If you are still
stuck after a few tries, have the vehi-
cle pulled out by a tow vehicle to
avoid engine overheating and possi-
ble damage to the transaxle.
The ESC system should be turned
OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Downshifting

Do not downshift with an auto-
matic transaxle while driving on
slippery surfaces. The sudden
change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid and
result in an accident.

WARNING

Vehicle rocking

Prolonged rocking may cause
engine overheating, transaxle
damage or failure, and tire dam-
age.

CAUTION

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Smooth cornering

Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration. If
you follow these suggestions, tire
wear will be held to a minimum.

Driving at night

Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight,
here are some important tips to
remember:
• Slow down and keep more dis-

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

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Spinning tires

Do not spin the wheels, espe-
cially at speeds more than 35
mph (56 km/h). Spinning the
wheels at high speeds when the
vehicle is stationary could
cause a tire to overheat which
could result in tire damage.

CAUTION

Sudden vehicle movement

Do not attempt to rock the vehi-
cle if people or objects are near-
by. The vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backwards as
it becomes unstuck.

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• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

glare from other driver's head-
lights.

• Keep your headlights clean and

properly aimed on vehicles not
equipped with the automatic head-
light aiming feature. Dirty or
improperly aimed headlights will
make it much more difficult to see
at night.

• Avoid staring directly at the head-

lights 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
prepared 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 dis-
tance needed to stop your vehicle,
so slow down.

• Keep your windshield wiping

equipment 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 condi-

tion, 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 headlights to make it

easier for others to see you.

• Driving too fast through large pud-

dles 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.

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 sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.

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