KIA Rondo (2017 year). Instruction — part 26
Driving your vehicle
BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)
➀ BSD(Blind spot detection)
WARNING
Warning range is dependent on your
vehicle speed. However, if the speed
•
Always check the road condi-
of your vehicle is faster by 10km/h or
tion while driving for unex-
more than other nearby vehicles, the
pected situations even though
warning is not operated.
the BSD (Blind spot detection)
system is operating.
➁ LCA(Lane change assist)
•
BSD (Blind spot detection)
When vehicles are approaching to
system is a system made for
your vehicle at high speed, the warn-
convenience. Do not solely
ing is operated.
rely on the system but always
➂ RCTA(Rear cross traffic alert)
pay attention to drive safely.
When your vehicle moves backward,
the sensor detects approaching vehi-
cles to the left or right side direction
and warning is operated.
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The BSD (Blind spot detection) sys-
tem uses a radar sensor to alert the
driver while driving.
It senses the rear side territory of the
vehicle and provides information to
the driver.
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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
When the system is not used turn the
Warning type
LCA (Lane Change Assist)
system off by pressing the switch.
The system will activate when:
When the system is turned on the
Operating conditions
1.The system is on
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
2.Vehicle speed is above 30 km/h
onds on the outside rearview mirror.
(18.6 mph)
3.Other vehicles are detected in the
rear side
WARNING
The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) is not a substi-
tute for proper and safe driving.
Always drive safely and use
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caution when changing lanes or
backing the vehicle up. The
The indicator on the switch will illumi-
Blind Spot Detection System
nate when the BSD
(Blind spot
(BSD) may not detect every
detection) system switch is pressed
object alongside the vehicle.
with the ignition switch ON. If the
vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h (18.6
mph), the system will activate.
If you press the switch again, the
switch indicator and system will be
turned off.
If the ignition switch is turned OFF
and ON the system returns to the
previous state.
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1st stage
2nd stage
- The second stage alarm can 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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If a vehicle is detected within the
The second stage alarm will activate
CAUTION
boundary of the system, a warning
when:
The alarm function helps alert
light will illuminate on the outside
1. The first stage alert is on
the driver. Deactivate this func-
rearview mirror.
tion only when it is necessary.
2. The turn signal is on to change a
If the detected vehicle is not in detec-
lane
tion range, the warning will be turned
When the second stage alert is acti-
off.
vated, a warning light will be blinking
on the outside rearview mirror and
an alarm will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to
origin position, the second stage
alert will be deactivated.
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Detecting sensor
Warning message
If the system does not work normally
even though the foreign substance is
removed, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
It is possible to get the message with
no foreign substance on the rear
bumper, for example, when driving in
sparse rural or open area, such as
desert, where there is insufficient
data for operation.
This message may also activate dur-
ing heavy rain or due to road spray
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and trailer.
The sensors are located inside the
The message will appear to notify
When you use trailer or other utility,
rear bumper.
the driver if there are foreign sub-
please turn off the system. If you
stances on the surface or inside the
Always keep the rear bumper clean
want to use Blind Spot Detection
rear bumper or it is hot near the rear
for the system to work properly.
system, please remove trailer or
bumper. The light on the switch and
other utility.
the system will be turned off auto-
matically.
In this case, the vehicle does not
need service.
Remove the foreign substance on
the rear bumper.
After the foreign substance is
removed, if you drive for approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the system will
work normally.
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Driving your vehicle
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert)
Operating conditions
•
Select “Driving Assist“ under "User
Settings“ and click “Rear Collision
Warning” to select
“Rear Cross
Traffic Alert” on the instrument
cluster. Then, the system will turn
on and stand by to be activated.
•
Unclick “Rear Cross Traffic Alert”
again, to turn the system off.
•
If the vehicle is turned off and on
again, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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system will return to the state right
If the system does not work properly,
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before the vehicle was turned off.
a warning message will appear and
Turn the Rear Cross Traffic Alert
When your vehicle moves backwards
the light on the switch will turn off. The
system off when not in use.
from a parking position, the sensor
system will turn off automatically.
•
The system is operated when the
detects approaching vehicles to the
left or right side direction and gives
vehicle speed is below 10km/h with
We recommend you to have the sys-
the shift lever in R (Reverse).
information to the driver.
tem checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Driving your vehicle
•
The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Warning type
• If an approaching vehicle detected
Alert) detection range is 0.5m~20m
by sensors, the warning is chime
based on side direction. If an
and the warning light will blink on
approaching vehicle speed is
4
the outside rearview mirror. The
km/h~36 km/h in detection range,
system will notify the driver through
The warning is on. However, the
LCD.
system sensing range is different
• If the detected vehicle is out of
based on conditions. Always pay
detection range, moving away in
attention to surrounding.
the opposite direction or moving
slow, the warning is cancelled.
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• The system may not be operating
properly due to other factors or cir-
cumstances, so always pay atten-
tion to your surrounding.
❈ If the bumper on either side is
blocked by a barrier or vehicles,
the system sensing ability may be
deteriorated.
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Driving your vehicle
Non-operating condition
WARNING
CAUTION
Outside rearview mirror may not
•
The warning light on the out-
•
The system may not work prop-
alert the driver when:
side rearview mirror will illu-
erly if the bumper has been
- The outside rearview mirror housing
minate whenever a vehicle is
replaced or if a repair work has
is damaged or covered with debris.
detected at the rear side by
been done near the sensor.
- The window is covered with debris.
the system.
•
The detection area differs
- The windows are severely tinted.
To avoid accidents, do not
according to the roads width.
focus only on the warning
If the road is narrow the sys-
light and neglect to see the
tem may detect other vehicles
surrounding of the vehicle.
in the second next lane.
•
Drive safely even though the
•
On the contrary, if the road is
vehicle is equipped with a
very wide the system may not
BSD (Blind spot detection)
detect other vehicles in the
system. Do not solely rely on
next lane.
the system but check for your-
•
The system might be turned
self before changing lanes.
off due to strong electromag-
The system may not alert the
netic waves.
driver in some conditions so
always check the surround-
ings while driving.
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Driving your vehicle
Driver's Attention
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The driver must be cautious in the
-
There is a fixed object near the
-
When the temperature of the
below situations, because the sys-
vehicle, such as a pedestrian,
rear bumper is very high or low.
tem may not detect other vehicles
animal, guardrail and tunnel.
-
When the sensors are blocked
or objects in certain circumstances.
-
If there are metal component on
by other vehicles, walls or park-
-
The vehicle drives on a curved
the road or near the road unusu-
ing-lot pillars.
road or through a tollgate.
ally. (For example, subway con-
-
When the detected vehicle also
struction area)
moves back, as your vehicle
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The sensor is polluted with rain,
snow, mud, etc.
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A big vehicle is near such as a
drives back.
bus or truck.
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The rear bumper, in which the
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If there are small things like
sensor is located, is covered or
-
A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
pedestrian, shopping cart and
blocked with a foreign matter
-
A flat trailer is near.
baby carriage.
such as a sticker, a bumper
-
If there is low height vehicle like
-
If the vehicle has started at the
guard, a bicycle stand, etc.
sport vehicle.
same time as the vehicle next to
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The rear bumper is damaged, or
you and has accelerated.
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When other vehicles are close to
the sensor is out of the original
your vehicle.
-
When the other vehicle passes
default position.
at a very fast speed.
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When the vehicle in the next
-
The vehicle height gets lower or
lane moves two lanes away from
-
While changing lanes.
higher due to heavy loading in a
you OR when the vehicle two
-
When going down or up a steep,
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.
lanes away moves to the next
uneven road.
-
The vehicle drives in a bad
lane from you.
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When the other vehicle
weather such as heavy rain or
-
When driving through a narrow
approaches very close.
snow.
road with many plants.
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When a trailer or carrier is
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When driving on wet surface.
installed.
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Driving your vehicle
ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
•
Don't "ride" the brake or clutch
•
Keep your vehicle in good condi-
mainly on your style of driving, where
pedal. This can increase fuel con-
tion. For better fuel economy and
you drive and when you drive.
sumption and also increase wear
reduced maintenance costs, main-
on these components. In addition,
tain your vehicle in accordance
Each of these factors affects how
driving with your foot resting on the
with the maintenance schedule in
many miles (kilometers) you can get
brake pedal may cause the brakes
section 8. If you drive your vehicle
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate
to overheat, which reduces their
in severe conditions, more frequent
your vehicle as economically as pos-
effectiveness and may lead to
maintenance is required (see sec-
sible, use the following driving sug-
more serious consequences.
tion 8 for details).
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
•
Take care of your tires. Keep them
•
Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi-
inflated to the recommended pres-
mum service, your vehicle should
•
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
be kept clean and free of corrosive
moderate rate. Don't make "jack-
much or too little, results in unnec-
materials. It is especially important
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
essary tire wear. Check the tire
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
and maintain a steady cruising
pressures at least once a month.
allowed to accumulate on the
speed. Don't race between stop-
underside of the vehicle. This extra
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
•
Be sure that the wheels are
weight can result in increased fuel
the traffic so you don't have to
aligned correctly. Improper align-
consumption and also contribute to
change speeds unnecessarily.
ment can result from hitting curbs
corrosion.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
or driving too fast over irregular
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
•
Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-
tance from other vehicles so you
faster tire wear and may also result
sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
can avoid unnecessary braking.
in other problems as well as
reduces fuel economy.
This also reduces brake wear.
greater fuel consumption.
•
Don't let the engine idle longer
•
Drive at a moderate speed. The
than necessary. If you are waiting
faster you drive, the more fuel your
(and not in traffic), turn off your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
engine and restart only when
speed, especially on the highway,
you're ready to go.
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption.
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Driving your vehicle
•
Remember, your vehicle does not
• Use your air conditioning sparingly.
require extended warm-up. After
The air conditioning system is
WARNING - Engine off
the engine has started, allow the
operated by engine power so your
during
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
fuel economy is reduced when you
motion
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
use it.
Never turn the engine off to
In very cold weather, however, give
• Open windows at high speeds can
coast down hills or anytime the
your engine a slightly longer warm-
reduce fuel economy.
vehicle is in motion. The power
up period.
steering and power brakes will
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
•
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
not function properly without
and headwinds. To help offset
Lugging is driving too slowly in a
the engine running. Instead,
some of this loss, slow down when
very high gear resulting in engine
keep the engine on and down-
driving in these conditions.
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
shift to an appropriate gear for
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
engine braking effect. In addi-
the engine beyond its safe limit.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
tion, turning off the ignition
This can be avoided by shifting at
condition is important both for econ-
while driving could engage the
the recommended speed.
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
steering wheel lock resulting in
authorized Kia dealer perform
loss of vehicle steering which
scheduled inspections and mainte-
could cause serious injury or
nance.
death.
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Driving your vehicle
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,
Rocking the vehicle
use second gear. Accelerate slow-
When hazardous driving conditions
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
ly to avoid spinning the drive
are encountered such as water,
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
wheels.
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
first turn the steering wheel right and
ards, follow these suggestions:
• Use sand, rock salt, or other non-
left to clear the area around your
slip material under the drive
front wheels. Then, shift back and
• Drive cautiously and allow extra
wheels to provide traction when
forth between
1st
(First) and R
distance for braking.
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
(Reverse) in vehicles equipped with
• Avoid sudden braking or steering.
a manual transaxle or R (Reverse)
• When braking with non-ABS
and any forward gear in vehicles
brakes pump the brake pedal with
WARNING - Downshifting
equipped with an automatic
a light up-and-down motion until
Downshifting with an automatic
transaxle. Do not race the engine,
the vehicle is stopped.
transaxle, while driving on slip-
and spin the wheels as little as pos-
pery surfaces can cause an
sible. If you are still stuck after a few
accident. The sudden change in
tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a
WARNING - ABS
tire speed could cause the tires
tow vehicle to avoid engine overheat-
Do not pump the brake pedal on
to skid. Be careful when down-
ing and possible damage to the
a vehicle equipped with ABS.
shifting on slippery surfaces.
transaxle.
CAUTION
Prolonged rocking may cause
engine overheating, transaxle
damage or failure, and tire dam-
age.
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Smooth cornering
WARNING - Spinning
WARNING
tires
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
Do not spin the wheels, espe-
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
cially at speeds more than 56
may attempt to rock the vehicle
km/h (35 mph). Spinning the
free by moving it forward and
wheels at high speeds when the
backward. Do not attempt this
vehicle is stationary could
procedure if people or objects
cause a tire to overheat which
are anywhere near the vehicle.
could result in tire damage that
During the rocking operation
may injure bystanders.
the vehicle may suddenly move
forward or backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing
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injury or damage to nearby peo-
The ESC system
(if equipped)
ple or objects.
Avoid braking or gear changing in
should be turned OFF prior to rock-
corners, especially when roads are
ing the vehicle.
wet. Ideally, 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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Driving your vehicle
Driving at night
•
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
Driving in the rain
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
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will take several seconds for your
Because night driving presents more
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
Rain and wet roads can make driving
hazards than driving in the daylight,
dangerous, especially if you’re not
here are some important tips to
prepared for the slick pavement.
remember:
Here are a few things to consider
when driving in the rain:
• Slow down and keep more dis-
tance between you and other vehi-
• A heavy rainfall will make it harder
cles, as it may be more difficult to
to see and will increase the dis-
see at night, especially in areas
tance needed to stop your vehicle,
where there may not be any street
so slow down.
lights.
• 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.
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Driving your vehicle
•
If your tires are not in good condi-
Driving in flooded areas
Highway driving
tion, making a quick stop on wet
Avoid driving through flooded areas
Tires
pavement can cause a skid and
unless you are sure the water is no
possibly lead to an accident. Be
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
higher than the bottom of the wheel
sure your tires are in good shape.
specification. Low tire inflation pres-
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
sures will result in overheating and
•
Turn on your headlights to make it
Allow adequate stopping distance
possible failure of the tires.
easier for others to see you.
because brake performance may be
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
•
Driving too fast through large pud-
affected.
which may result in reduced traction
dles can affect your brakes. If you
After driving through water, dry the
or tire failure.
must go through puddles, try to
brakes by gently applying them sev-
drive through them slowly.
eral times while the vehicle is moving
•
If you believe you may have gotten
slowly.
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your brakes wet, apply them lightly
Never exceed the maximum tire
while driving until normal braking
inflation pressure shown on the
Driving off-road
operation returns.
tires.
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you
are going to drive before you begin
driving.
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Fuel, engine coolant and engine
WARNING
oil
•
Underinflated or overinflated
High speed travel consumes more
tires can cause poor handling,
fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-
loss of vehicle control, and
get to check both the engine coolant
sudden tire failure leading to
and engine oil.
accidents, injuries, and even
death. Always check tires for
Drive belt
proper inflation before driv-
ing. For proper tire pressures,
A loose or damaged drive belt may
refer to “Tires and wheels” in
result in overheating of the engine.
section 9.
•
Driving on tires with no or
insufficient tread is danger-
ous. Worn-out tires can result
in loss of vehicle control, col-
lisions, injury, and even death.
Worn-out tires should be
replaced as soon as possible
and should never be used for
driving. Always check the tire
tread before driving your vehi-
cle. For further information
and tread limits, refer to “Tires
and wheels” in section 8.
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WINTER DRIVING
Snowy or icy conditions
Snow tires
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
If you mount snow tires on your vehi-
may be necessary to use snow tires
cle, make sure they are radial tires of
on your tires. If snow tires are need-
the same size and load range as the
ed, it is necessary to select tires
original tires. Mount snow tires on all
equivalent in size and type of the
four wheels to balance your vehicle’s
original equipment tires. Failure to do
handling in all weather conditions.
so may adversely affect the safety
Keep in mind that the traction provid-
and handling of your vehicle.
ed by snow tires on dry roads may
Furthermore, speeding, rapid accel-
not be as high as your vehicle's orig-
eration, sudden brake applications,
inal equipment tires. You should drive
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and sharp turns are potentially very
cautiously even when the roads are
hazardous practices.
clear. Check with the tire dealer for
Severe weather conditions in the
maximum speed recommendations.
winter result in greater wear and
During deceleration, use engine
other problems. To minimize the
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden
Do not install studded tires without
problems of winter driving, you
brake applications on snowy or icy
first checking local, state and munic-
should follow these suggestions:
roads may cause skids to occur. You
ipal regulations for possible restric-
need to keep sufficient distance
tions against their use.
between the vehicle in operation in
front of your vehicle. Also, apply the
WARNING - Snow tire
brake gently.
size
Snow tires should be equivalent
in size and type to the vehicle's
standard tires. Otherwise, the
safety and handling of your vehi-
cle may be adversely affected.
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Driving your vehicle
Use high quality ethylene gly-
Change to "winter weight" oil
To keep locks from freezing
col coolant
if necessary
To keep the locks from freezing,
Your vehicle is delivered with high
In some climates it is recommended
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
glycerine into the key opening. If a
cooling system. It is the only type of
oil be used during cold weather. See
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
coolant that should be used because
section
9 for recommendations. If
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
you aren't sure what weight oil you
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
ing system, lubricates the water
should use, consult an authorized
you may be able to thaw it out by
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
Kia dealer.
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
to replace or replenish your coolant
ed key with care to avoid injury.
in accordance with the maintenance
Check spark plugs and igni-
schedule in section 8. Before winter,
tion system
Use approved window washer
have your coolant tested to assure
anti-freeze in system
that its freezing point is sufficient for
Inspect your spark plugs as
the temperatures anticipated during
described in section 8 and replace
To keep the water in the window
the winter.
them if necessary. Also check all
washer system from freezing, add an
ignition wiring and components to be
approved window washer anti-freeze
sure they are not cracked, worn or
solution in accordance with instruc-
Check battery and cables
damaged in any way.
tions on the container. Window wash-
Winter puts additional burdens on
er anti-freeze is available from an
the battery system. Visually inspect
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
the battery and cables as described
parts outlets. Do not use engine
in section 8. The level of charge in
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
your battery can be checked by an
as these may damage the paint fin-
authorized Kia dealer or a service
ish.
station.
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