Kia Sportage (2020 year). Owner's manual — part 21

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Emergency braking

If there is a problem with the brake
pedal while driving, emergency brak-
ing is possible by pulling up and
holding the EPB switch. Braking is
possible only while you are holding
the EPB switch.

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NOTICE

During emergency braking by the
EPB, the parking brake warning
light will illuminate to indicate that
the system is operating.

If you notice a continuous noise or
burning smell when the EPB is used
for emergency braking, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.

When the EPB (electronic parking
brake) is not released

If the EPB does not release normal-
ly, take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer by loading the vehicle on
a flatbed tow truck and have the sys-
tem checked.

WARNING

Do not operate the electronic
parking brake while the vehicle is
moving except in an emergency
situation. Applying the electronic
parking brake while the vehicle is
moving at normal speeds can
cause a sudden loss of control of
the vehicle. If you must use the
electronic parking brake to stop
the vehicle, use great caution in
applying the brake.

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AUTO HOLD (if equipped)

The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle
in a standstill even though the brake
pedal is not depressed after the driv-
er brings the vehicle to a complete
stop by depressing the brake pedal.

1.Depress the brake pedal, start the

engine and then press the Auto
Hold button. The white AUTO
HOLD indicator will come on indi-
cating the system is in standby.
Before the Auto Hold will engage,
the driver's door, engine hood must
be closed and the driver's seat belt
must be fastened.

2.When coming to a complete stop

by depressing the brake pedal, the
AUTO HOLD indicator changes
from white to green indicating the
AUTO HOLD is engaged and EPB
is applied. The vehicle will remain
at a standstill even if you release
the brake pedal.

3.If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be

released.

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4. If you press the accelerator pedal

with the shift lever in D (Drive) or
manual mode, the Auto Hold will
be released automatically and the
vehicle will start to move. The indi-
cator changes from green to white
indicating the Auto Hold is in
standby and the EPB is released.

When driving off from Auto Hold by
depressing the accelerator pedal,
always check the surrounding area
near your vehicle.
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal
for a smooth launch.

Cancel

To cancel the Auto Hold operation,
press the Auto Hold switch. The
AUTO HOLD indicator will go out.
To cancel the Auto Hold operation
when the vehicle is at a standstill,
press the Auto Hold switch while
depressing the brake pedal.

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NOTICE

• The following are conditions when

the Auto Hold will not engage
(Auto Hold light will not turn
green and the Auto Hold system
remains in stand by):
- The driver's seat belt is unfas-

tened and driver's door is opened

- The engine hood is opened
- The shift lever is in P (Park) or R

(Reverse)

- The EPB is applied

• For your safety, the Auto Hold

automatically switches to EPB
under any of the following condi-
tions (Auto Hold light remains
white and the EPB automatically
applies):
- The driver's seat belt is unfas-

tened and driver's door is opened

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

more than 10 minutes

- The vehicle is standing on a steep

slope

- The vehicle moved several times

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

• If the AUTO HOLD indicator

lights up yellow, the Auto Hold is
not working properly. Take your
vehicle to an authorized Kia deal-
er and have the system checked.

If there is a malfunction with the dri-
ver’s door, engine hood open detec-
tion system, the Auto Hold may not
work properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer and have the system checked.

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NOTICE

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

Warning messages

Parking brake automatically locked

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

WARNING

To reduce the risk of an acci-
dent, do not activate Auto Hold
while driving downhill, backing
up or parking your vehicle.

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

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NOTICE

When this message is displayed, the
Auto Hold and EPB may not oper-
ate. For your safety, depress the
brake pedal.

If you do not apply the brake pedal
when you release the Auto Hold by
pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.

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AUTO HOLD conditions not met.
Close door, hood, and liftgate

When you press the [AUTO HOLD]
switch, if the driver’s door, engine
hood are not closed or the driver’s
seat belt is unfastened, a warning
will sound and a message will
appear on the LCD display. At this
moment, press the [AUTO HOLD]
button after closing the driver’s door,
engine hood and liftgate.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-
dents due to improper or dangerous
driving maneuvers. Even though
vehicle control is improved during
emergency braking, always maintain
a safe distance between you and
objects ahead.

Vehicle speeds

should always be reduced during
extreme road conditions. The vehicle
should be driven at reduced speeds
in the following circumstances:
• When driving on rough, gravel or

snow-covered roads

• When driving on roads where the

road surface is pitted or has differ-
ent surface heights.

Driving in these conditions increases
the stopping distance for your vehicle.
The ABS continuously senses the
speed of the wheels. If the wheels
are going to lock, the ABS system
repeatedly modulates the hydraulic
brake pressure to the wheels.

When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’
sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-
responding sensation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and it means
your ABS is active.
In order to obtain the maximum benefit
from your ABS in an emergency situa-
tion, do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to pump
your brakes. Press your brake pedal as
hard as possible or as hard as the sit-
uation allows the ABS to control the
force being delivered to the brakes.

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NOTICE

A click/clunk type sound may be
heard once per ignition cycle in the
engine compartment when the vehi-
cle begins to move after the engine is
started. These conditions are normal
and indicate that the anti-lock brake
system is functioning properly.

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• Even with the anti-lock brake sys-

tem, your vehicle still requires suf-
ficient stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you.

• Always slow down when cornering.

The anti-lock brake system cannot
prevent accidents resulting from
excessive speeds.

• On loose or uneven road surfaces,

operation of the anti-lock brake
system may result in a longer stop-
ping distance than for vehicles
equipped with a conventional
brake system.

The ABS warning light will stay on for
approximately 3 seconds after the
ignition switch is ON. During that
time, the ABS will go through self-
diagnosis and the light will go off if
everything is normal. If the light stays
on, you may have a problem with
your ABS. Contact an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.

• When you drive on a road having

poor traction, such as an icy road,
and have operated your brakes
continuously, the ABS will be active
continuously and the ABS warning
light may illuminate. Pull your vehi-
cle over to a safe place and stop
the engine.

• Restart the engine. If the ABS

warning light goes off, then your
ABS system is normal. Otherwise,
you may have a problem with the
ABS. Contact an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.

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NOTICE

When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the
engine may not run as smoothly and
the ABS warning light may turn on at
the same time. This happens because
of low battery voltage. It does not
mean your ABS has malfunctioned.
• Do not pump your brakes!
• Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

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Electronic stability control
(ESC)

The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system is designed to stabi-
lize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers. ESC checks where you
are steering and where the vehicle is
actually going. ESC applies the
brakes at individual wheels and inter-
venes with engine management sys-
tem to stabilize the vehicle.

The Electronic stability control (ESC)
system is an electronic system
designed to help the driver maintain
vehicle control under adverse condi-
tions. It is not a substitute for safe
driving practices. Factors including
speed, road conditions and driver
steering input can all affect whether
ESC will be effective in preventing a
loss of control. It is still your respon-
sibility to drive and corner at reason-
able speeds and to leave a sufficient
margin of safety.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’
sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-
responding sensation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and it means
your ESC is active.

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NOTICE

A click/clunk type sound may be
heard once per ignition cycle in the
engine compartment when the vehi-
cle begins to move after the engine is
started. These conditions are normal
and indicate that Electronic stabili-
ty control (ESC) System is function-
ing properly.

WARNING

Never drive too fast for the road
conditions or too quickly when
cornering. Electronic stability
control (ESC) will not prevent
accidents. Excessive speed in
turns, abrupt maneuvers and
hydroplaning on wet surfaces
can still result in serious acci-
dents. Only a safe and attentive
driver can prevent accidents by
avoiding maneuvers that cause
the vehicle to lose traction.
Even with ESC installed, always
follow all the normal precautions
for driving - including driving at
safe speeds for the conditions.

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ESC operation

ESC ON condition

• When the ignition is turned

ON, ESC and ESC OFF
indicator lights illuminate for
approximately 3 seconds,
then ESC is turned on.

• Select the LCD display

→

ESC

→

ESC OFF/ESC

OFF (TCS OFF) ESC OFF
indicator will illuminate.
Select the ESC ON, ESC
OFF indicator light will go
off.

• When starting the engine,

you may hear a slight tick-
ing sound. This is the ESC
performing an automatic
system self-check and
does not indicate a prob-
lem.

When operating

When the ESC is in opera-
tion, ESC indicator light
blinks.
•

When the Electronic

Stability Control is operat-
ing properly, you can feel a
slight pulsation in the vehi-
cle. This is only the effect
of brake control and indi-
cates nothing unusual.

• When moving out of the

mud or slippery road, the
engine rpm (revolution per
minute) may not increase
even if you press the
accelerator pedal deeply.
This is to maintain the sta-
bility and traction of the
vehicle and does not indi-
cate a problem.

ESC operation off

ESC OFF state

This car has 2 kinds of ESC
off states.
If the engine stops when
ESC is off, ESC remains off.
Upon restarting the engine,
the ESC will automatically
turn on again.

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• ESC off state 1
To cancel ESC operation, Select the
ESC OFF (TCS OFF) in the ESC.
ESC OFF indicator light (ESC OFF
) illuminates). At this state, the engine
control function does not operate. It
means the traction control function
does not operate. Brake control func-
tion only operates.

• ESC off state 2
To cancel ESC operation, Select the
ESC OFF in the ESC (ESC OFF indi-
cator light (ESC OFF

) illuminates.

At this state, the engine control func-
tion and brake control function do not
operate. It means the car stability
control function does not operate any
more.

Indicator light

When ignition switch is turned to ON,
the indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if the ESC system is operat-
ing normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
ever ESC is operating or illuminates
when ESC fails to operate.
ESC OFF indicator light comes on
when the select the ESC OFF/ESC
OFF (TCS OFF) in the LCD display.

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ESC OFF usage

When driving

• ESC should be turned on for daily

driving whenever possible.

• To turn ESC off while driving,

select the ESC OFF/ESC
OFF(TCS OFF) in the LCD display
while driving on a flat road surface.

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NOTICE

• When operating the vehicle on a

dynamometer, ensure that you
select the LCD display

→

→ ESC →

→

ESC OFF/ESC OFF (TCS OFF)
(ESC OFF light illuminated). If
the ESC is left on, it may prevent
the vehicle speed from increasing,
and result in false diagnosis.

• Turning the ESC off does not

affect ABS or brake system opera-
tion.

CAUTION

Driving with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the ESC system
to malfunction. When replacing
tires, make sure they are the
same size as your original tires.

WARNING

The Electronic Stability Control
system is only a driving aid that
can only assist you in maintain-
ing control under certain cir-
cumstances. Use precautions
for safe driving by slowing
down on curved, snowy, or icy
roads. Drive slowly and don’t
attempt to accelerate whenever
the ESC indicator light is blink-
ing, or when the road surface is
slippery.

WARNING

Never select the ESC OFF/ ESC
OFF(TCS OFF) in the LCD dis-
play while ESC is operating
(ESC indicator light blinks).

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Vehicle stability management
(VSM)

This system provides further
enhancements to vehicle stability
and steering responses when a vehi-
cle is driving on a slippery road or a
vehicle detects changes in coeffi-
cient of friction between right wheels
and left wheels when braking.

VSM operation

When the VSM is in operation, ESC
indicator light (

) blinks.

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

The VSM does not operate when:

• Driving on a sloping road such as a

gradient or incline

• Driving in reverse
• ESC OFF indicator light (

)

remains on the instrument cluster

• EPS indicator light remains on the

instrument cluster

VSM operation off

If you select the LCD display

→

ESC

→

ESC OFF/ESC OFF (TCS OFF)

the VSM will also cancel and the
ESC OFF indicator light (

) illumi-

nates.
To turn on the VSM, select the ESC
OFF/ESC OFF (TCS OFF). The ESC
OFF indicator light goes out.

WARNING

- Tire/

Wheel size

When replacing tires and wheels,
make sure they are the same size
as the original tires and wheels
installed. Driving with varying
tire or wheel sizes may diminish
any supplemental safety benefits
of the VSM system.

WARNING

- Vehicle stability manage-

ment

Drive carefully even though your
vehicle has Vehicle stability man-
agement. It can only assist you in
maintaining control under cer-
tain circumstances.

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Malfunction indicator

The VSM can be deactivated even if
you don’t cancel the VSM operation
by select the ESC OFF/ESC OFF
(TCS OFF). It indicates that a mal-
function has been detected some-
where in the Electric Power Steering
system or VSM system. If the ESC
indicator light (

) or EPS warning

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

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NOTICE

• The VSM is designed to function

above approximately 22 km/h (13
mph) on curves.

• The VSM is designed to function

above approximately 10 km/h (6
mph) when a vehicle is braking on
a split-mu surface. A split-mu sur-
face is made of two surfaces which
have different friction forces.

• The Vehicle Stability Management

system is not a substitute for safe
driving practices but a supplemen-
tary function only. It is the respon-
sibility of the driver to always check
the speed and the distance to the
vehicle ahead. Always hold the
steering wheel firmly while driving.

• Your vehicle is designed to activate

according to the driver’s intention,
even with installed VSM. Always fol-
low all the normal precautions for
driving at safe speeds for the condi-
tions – including driving in clement
weather and on a slippery road.

Hill-start assist control (HAC)

A vehicle has the tendency to roll
back on a steep hill when it starts to
go after stopping. The Hill-start
Assist Control (HAC) prevents the
vehicle from rolling back by applying
the brakes automatically for about 2
seconds. The brakes are released
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed or after about 2 seconds.
The HAC is activated only for about 2
seconds, so when the vehicle is
starting off always depress the accel-
erator pedal.

WARNING

- Maintaining

Brake Pressure on Incline

HAC does not replace the need
to apply brakes while stopped on
an incline. While stopped, make
sure you maintain brake pres-
sure sufficient to prevent your
vehicle from rolling backward
and causing an accident. Don’t
release the brake pedal until you
are ready to accelerate forward.

WARNING

For maximum protection,
always wear your seat belt. No
system,

no matter how

advanced, can compensate for
all driver error and/or driving
conditions.

Always drive

responsibly.

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Good braking practices

• Check to be sure the parking brake

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

• Driving through water may get the

brakes wet. They can also get wet
when the vehicle is washed. Wet
brakes can be dangerous! Your
vehicle will not stop as quickly if the
brakes are wet. Wet brakes may
cause the vehicle to pull to one side.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action
returns to normal, taking care to
keep the vehicle under control at all
times. If the braking action does not
return to normal, stop as soon as it
is safe to do so and call an author-
ized Kia dealer for assistance.

• Don't coast down hills with the

vehicle out of gear. This is extreme-
ly hazardous. Keep the vehicle in
gear at all times, use the brakes to
slow down, then shift to a lower
gear so that engine braking will
help you maintain a safe speed.

• Don't "ride" the brake pedal.

Resting your foot on the brake
pedal while driving can be danger-
ous because the brakes might
overheat and lose their effective-
ness. It also increases the wear of
the brake components.

• If a tire goes flat while you are driv-

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

• If your vehicle is equipped with an

Automatic Transmission, don't let
your vehicle creep forward. To
avoid creeping forward, keep your
foot firmly on the brake pedal when
the vehicle is stopped.

• Be cautious when parking on a hill.

Firmly engage the parking brake
and place the shift lever in P (auto-
matic transmission). If your vehicle
is facing downhill, turn the front
wheels into the curb to help keep
the vehicle from rolling.

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

• Under some conditions your park-

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

• Do not hold the vehicle on an

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

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The Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist (FCA) system is designed to
help detect and monitor the vehicle
or pedestrians ahead in the roadway
through camera recognition to warn
the driver that a collision is imminent,
and if necessary, apply emergency
braking.

System setting and activation

System setting

• The driver can activate the FCA by

placing the ignition switch to the
ON position and by selecting:

'User Settings

→

Driver Assistance

→

Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist.' The FCA system deactivates,
when the driver cancels the system
setting.

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WARNING

Take the following precaution-
swhen using

the Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist
(FCA) system:
• This system is only a supple-

mental system and it is not
intended to, nor does it replace
the need for extreme care and
attention of the driver. The
sensing range and objects
detectable by the sensors are
limited. Pay attention to the
road conditions at all times.

• Never drive too fast in accor-

dance with the road condi-
tions or while cornering.

• Always drive cautiously to

prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occur-
ring. FCA does not stop the
vehicle completely and is not
a collision avoidance system.

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The warning light illumi-
nates on the LCD display,
when you cancel the FCA
system. The driver can

monitor the FCA ON/OFF status on
the LCD display. Also, the warning
light illuminates when the ESC
(Electronic Stability Control) is
turned off. When the warning light
remains ON with the FCA activated,
have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
• The driver can select the initial

warning activation time on the LCD
display. Go to the 'User Settings

→

Driver Assistance

→

Forward

Collision Warning

→

Early/Normal/Late'.

The options for the initial Forward

Collision Warning includes the fol-
lowing:

•

EARLY

-

When this condition is
selected, the initial
Forward Collision Warning
is activated earlier than
normal. If the ‘EARLY’ con-
dition feels too sensitive,
change it into ‘NORMAL’.

• NORMAL - When this condition is

selected, the initial
Forward Collision
Warning is activated nor-
mally.

•

LATE

-

When this condition is

selected, the initial Forward
Collision Warning is activat-
ed later than normal. This
setting reduces the amount
of distance between the
vehicle or pedestrians
ahead before the initial
warning occurs. Select this
condition only when traffic
is light, and you are driving
slowly.

Prerequisite for activation

The FCA gets ready to be activated,
when the FCA is selected on the
LCD display, and when the following
prerequisites are satisfied.
- The ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) is activated.

- Vehicle speed is over 8 km/h

(5mph). (The FCA is only activated
within a certain speed range.)

- The system detects a vehicle or

pedestrian in front, which may col-
lide with your vehicle. (The FCA
may not be activated or may sound
a warning alarm in accordance
with the driving situation or vehicle
condition.)

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The FCA may not operate properly
according to the frontal situation,
the direction and speed of pedes-
trian.