KIA Sorento (2018 year). Instruction — part 24

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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
authorized Kia dealer for assis-
tance.

• 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 transaxle, 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 transaxle). If your vehicle is
facing downhill, turn the front
wheels into the curb to help keep
the vehicle from rolling. If your vehi-
cle 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.

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• 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
transaxle) and block the rear
wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.

• Do not hold the vehicle on the

upgrade with the accelerator
pedal. This can cause the transaxle
to overheat. Always use the brake
pedal or parking brake.

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The AEB system is to reduce or to
avoid accident risk. It recognizes the
distance from the vehicle ahead or
the pedestrian through the sensors
(i.e. radar and camera), and, if nec-
essary, warns the driver of accident
risk with the warning message or the
warning alarms.

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NOTICE

Take the following precautions when
using the Autonomous Emergency
Braking (AEB):
• This system is only a supplemental

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 conditions or
while cornering.

• Always drive cautiously to prevent

unexpected and sudden situations
from occurring. AEB does not stop
the vehicle completely and does
not avoid collisions.

System setting and activation

System setting

The driver can activate the AEB by
placing the ignition switch to the ON
position and by selecting 'User
Settings', 'Driving Assist', and 'Assist
Braking System'. The AEB deacti-
vates, when the driver cancels the
system setting.

AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB)/ FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING

-

Autonomous Emergency
Braking (AEB) Limitations

The AEB system is a supple-
mental system and is not a sub-
stitute for safe driving prac-
tices. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always check the
speed and distance to the vehi-
cle ahead to ensure it is safety
to use the AEB system.

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

monitor the AEB ON/OFF status on
the LCD display. When the warning
light remains ON with the AEB acti-
vated, we recommend you to have
the system checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.

The driver can select the initial warn-
ing activation time in the User
Settings in the instrument cluster
LCD display. The options for the ini-
tial Forward Collision Warning
include the following:

• EARLY - When this condition is

selected, the initial
Forward Collision
Warning is activated earli-
er than normal. This set-
ting maximizes the
amount of distance
between the vehicle or
pedestrian ahead before
the initial warning occurs.

• NORMAL - When this condition is

selected, the initial
Forward Collision
Warning is activated
normally. This setting
allows for a nominal
amount of distance
between the vehicle or
pedestrian ahead
before the initial warn-
ing occurs.

•

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 pedestrian ahead
before the initial warning
occurs.

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Prerequisite for activation

The AEB will activate when the AEB
is selected on the LCD display, and
when the following prerequisites are
satisfied:
-

The ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) is activated.

- The driving speed is over 6 mph.

(The AEB only works within a cer-
tain range of vehicle speeds)

- When the AEB recognizes a vehi-

cle or the pedestrian in front. (The
AEB may not recognize every
obstacle or provide warnings and
braking in every situation, so do not
rely on the AEB to stop the vehicle
in instances where the driver sees
an obstacle and has the ability to
apply the brakes)

• The AEB automatically activates

when you turn the vehicle on.
The driver can deactivate the AEB
by canceling it in the system set-
tings on the LCD display.

• Even when the Autonomous

Emergency Braking (AEB) may be
set to "Use AEB" setting, if the
Traction Control System (TCS) or
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
features are deselected, AEB func-
tion will be turned off automatically.
In this case, the AEB feature can-
not be turned on manually as well.

AEB warning message and
system control

Warning text may appear or warning
sound may sound when the vehicle in
front brakes suddenly or the distance
with the vehicle in front is short. Also,
the brake system will control the
brakes depending on the collision
possibility.
Depending on the vehicle condition
and traffic conditions in front of the
vehicle, some warning features may
activate or not activate at all.

WARNING

Set or cancel AEB with control-
ling switches on steering wheel
after stopping the vehicle in the
safe place for your safety.
Do not attempt to set or cancel
the AEB while your vehicle is
moving.

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Forward Warning (1st warning)

The warning message appears on
the LCD display and a warning
chime sounds.

Collision Warning (2nd warning)

• The warning message appears on

the LCD display and a warning
chime sounds.

• The AEB applies partial brakes to

reduce the impact from a collision.

Emergency braking (3

rd

warning)

• The warning message appears on

the LCD display and a warning
chime sounds.

• The AEB applies partial brakes to

release shock from the collision.
The AEB applies maximum brakes
just before the collision.

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Brake operation

• In an urgent situation, the braking

system enters into the ready status
for prompt reaction against the dri-
ver’s depressing the brake pedal.

• The AEB provides additional brak-

ing power for optimum braking per-
formance, when the driver
depresses the brake pedal.

• The braking control is automatical-

ly deactivated, when the driver
sharply depresses the brake pedal,
or when the driver abruptly turns
the steering wheel.

• The braking control is automatical-

ly canceled, when risk factors dis-
appear.

The driver should always exercise
caution when operating the vehicle,
even though there is no warning
message or warning alarm.

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NOTICE

The AEB operates in accordance
with the risk levels, such as the dis-
tance from the vehicle/passer-by in
front, the speed of the vehicle/pass-
er-by in front, and the driver's vehi-
cle operation. Do not drive danger-
ously in order to activate to system.

Sensor to detect the distance
from the vehicle in front
(front radar)

The sensor cannot maintain proper
distance from the vehicle in front
when the sensor lens is obscured by
foreign substances, such as snow
and rain, which will adversely affect
performance. It may even temporarily
cancel the AEB. Always keep the sen-
sor clean.

WARNING

The AEB cannot avoid all colli-
sions. The AEB might not com-
pletely stop the vehicle before
collision, due to ambient weath-
er and road conditions. The
driver has the responsibility to
drive safely and control the
vehicle.

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Warning message and warning
light

When the sensor is covered or the
sensor lens is obscured by foreign
substances, such as snow or rain,
the AEB operation may temporarily
stop. In this case, a warning mes-
sage will appear to notify the driver.

This is not a malfunction with the
AEB. To operate the AEB again,
remove the foreign substances.

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NOTICE

• Do not install any accessories,

such as a license plate bracket or
bumper sticker near the sensor
area. Do not replace the bumper
by yourself. Doing so may
adversely affect the sensing per-
formance.

• Always keep the sensor/bumper

area clean.

• Use only a soft cloth to wash the

vehicle. Also, do not spray highly
pressurized water on the sensor
installed on the bumper.

• Be careful not to apply unneces-

sary force on the frontal sensor
area. When the sensor moves out
of the correct position due to
external force, the system may not
operate correctly even without the
warning light or message. In this
case, we recommend you to have
the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

• Use only the genuine Kia sensor

cover. Do not paint the sensor
cover.

System malfunction

• When the AEB is not working prop-

erly, the AEB warning light (

)

will illuminate and the warning
message will appear for a few sec-
onds. After the message disap-
pears, the master warning light
(

) will illuminate. In this case,

we recommend you to have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.

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• The AEB warning message may

appear along with the illumination
of the ESC warning light.

• The AEB may unnecessarily pro-

duce warning messages and warn-
ing alarms. Due to the sensing lim-
itation, the AEB may not produce
warning messages or warning
alarm at all.

• When there is a malfunction with

the AEB, the braking control does
not operate upon detecting a colli-
sion risk even with other braking
systems normally operating.

• The AEB only operates when it

identifies a vehicle/pedestrian in
front of the vehicle while driving
forward. It does not operate when
the vehicle is driving in reverse.

• The AEB can not recognize cross-

traffic or parked vehicles present-
ing a side-profile.

Limitation of the system

The AEB assists the driver in reduc-
ing a specific risk, it does not take
responsibility away from the driver to
control the vehicle in a safe manner.
The AEB monitors the driving situa-
tions through the radar and the cam-
era sensor. For any vehicle activity
occurring outside the sensor range,
the AEB may not function. The driver
should exercise caution in the follow-
ing situations, as the AEB operation
may be limited:

WARNING

The AEB is only a supplemental
system for the driver’s conven-
ience.
The driver still maintains
responsibility to control the
vehicle. Do not solely depend
on the AEB system. Rather,
maintain a safe braking dis-
tance,

and,

if necessary,

depress the brake pedal to
lower the driving speed.

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Recognizing vehicles

- The radar or the camera is

obscured by foreign substances.

- It heavily rains or snows.
- There is electromagnetic interfer-

ence.

- Something in the path of travel

deflects the radar waves.

- The vehicle in front has a narrow

body. (i.e. motorcycles and bicycles)

- The driver’s view is degraded by

driving towards sunlight, reflected
light, or darkness.

- The camera cannot see the full

profile of the vehicle in front.

- The vehicle in front has an unusu-

al shape, such as a heavily-loaded
truck or a trailer.

- When the vehicle is running on

uneven surface or changing grades.

The vehicle in front does not turn
ON the rear lights, does not have
rear lights, has asymmetric rear
lights, or has rear lights out of angle.

- The outside brightness changes

suddenly, such as when enter-
ing/exiting the a tunnel.

- The vehicle driving is unstable.
- The radar/camera sensor recogni-

tion is limited.

- Driving on a curve
The AEB performance decreases
while driving on a curve. The AEB
may not recognize the vehicle in front
even in the same lane. It may unnec-
essarily produce the warning mes-
sage and the warning alarm, or it
may not produce the warning mes-
sage and the warning alarm at all.
While driving on a curve, exercise
caution, and, if necessary, depress
the brake pedal.

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While driving on a curve, the AEB
may recognize the vehicle in front in
the next lane. Exercise caution, and, if
necessary, depress the brake pedal.
Or, depress the accelerator pedal to
maintain the driving speed. Always,
take a look around the vehicle for
your safety.

- Driving on a slope
The AEB performance decreases
while driving upward or downward on
a slope, not recognizing the vehicle
in front in the same lane. It may
unnecessarily produce the warning
message and the warning alarm, or it
may not produce the warning mes-
sage and the warning alarm at all.
When the AEB suddenly recognizes
the vehicle in front while passing
over a slope, you may experience
sharp deceleration.
Always keep your eyes forward while
driving upward or downward on a
slope, and, if necessary, depress the
brake pedal.

- Changing lanes
Even though the vehicle in the next
lane enters into your lane, it may not
be recognized by the AEB, until it
enters the AEB sensing range.
Especially when the vehicle in the
next lane abruptly enters into your
lane, it is more likely not be recog-
nized. Always be attentive to driving
conditions.

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When a vehicle in front of you
changes lanes suddenly to avoid a
stopped vehicle up ahead, your AEB
may not recognize the stopped vehi-
cle ahead. Always be attentive to
driving conditions.

- Recognizing the vehicle
When the vehicle in front has heavy
loading extended rearward, or when
the vehicle in front has higher ground
clearance, the AEB may not recog-
nize the nearest hazard

Recognizing pedestrians

- The pedestrian is not fully captured

by the camera sensor, or the
pedestrian does not walk in the
upright position.

- The pedestrian moves very fast.
- The pedestrian abruptly appears in

front.

- The pedestrian wears clothes sim-

ilar in color to the background.

- Conditions outside are too bright or

too dark.

- The vehicle drives at night or in the

darkness.

- There is an item similar in shape to

a person standing.

- The pedestrian is small.
- The pedestrian is using a mobility

assistance device, such as a
wheelchair or scooter.

- The pedestrian blends in with their

surroundings.

- Sensor recognition is limited by

rain, snow, fog, etc.

- There is a group of pedestrians.

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NOTICE

The system may temporarily cancel
due to the strong electric waves.

• Pay great caution to the vehicle in

front, when it has heavy loading
extended rearward, or when it has
higher ground clearance.

• The sensor only detects pedestri-

an, not carts, bicycles, motorcy-
cles, luggage bags, or strollers.

WARNING -

Testing the
AEB

The AEB does not operate in
certain situations. Thus, never
test-operate the AEB against a
person or an object. It may
cause a severe injury or even
death.

WARNING -

AEB and
Towing

Cancel the AEB in the User
Settings on the LCD display,
before towing another vehicle.
While towing, the brake applica-
tion may adversely affect your
vehicle safety.

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The cruise control system allows you
to program the vehicle to maintain a
constant speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function
above approximately 20 mph (30
km/h).
If the cruise control is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster illuminated) the cruise
control can be switched on acciden-
tally. Keep the cruise control system
off (CRUISE indicator light OFF)
when the cruise control is not in use,
to avoid inadvertently setting a speed.

Use the cruise control system only
when traveling on open highways in
good weather.
Do not use the cruise control when
driving in heavy or varying traffic, or
on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-cov-
ered) or winding roads or over 6%
up-hill or down-hill roads.

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NOTICE

• During normal cruise control

operation, when the SET switch is
activated or reactivated after
applying the brakes, the cruise
control will energize after approx-
imately 3 seconds. This delay is
normal.

• To activate cruise control, depress

the brake pedal at least once after
turning the ignition switch to the
ON position or starting the engine.
This is to check if the brake switch
which is important part to cancel
cruise control is in normal condi-
tion.

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM

WARNING

- Misuse of

Cruise Control

Do not use cruise control if the
traffic situation does not allow
you to drive safely at a constant
speed and with sufficient dis-
tance to the vehicle in front.

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To set cruise control speed:

1.Press the CRUISE button on the

steering wheel to turn the system
on. The CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate.

2.Accelerate to the desired speed,

which must be more than 20 mph
(30 km/h).

3.Move the lever down (to SET-), and

release it at the desired speed. The
SET indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster will illuminate.
Release the accelerator at the
same time. The desired speed will
automatically be maintained.

On a steep grade, the vehicle may
slow down or speed up slightly while
going downhill.

To increase cruise control set
speed:

Follow either of these procedures:
• Move the lever up (to RES+) and

hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.
Release the lever at the speed you
want.

• Move the lever up (to RES+) and

release it immediately. The cruising
speed will increase by 1.0 mph (2
km/h ) each time the lever is operat-
ed in this manner.

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To decrease the cruising
speed:

Follow either of these procedures:
• Move the lever down (to SET-) and

hold it. Your vehicle will gradually
slow down. Release the lever at the
speed you want to maintain.

• Move the lever down (to SET-) and

release it immediately. The cruising
speed will decrease by 1.0 mph (2
km/h) each time the lever is operat-
ed in this manner.

To temporarily accelerate with
the cruise control on:

If you want to speed up temporarily
when the cruise control is on,
depress the accelerator pedal.
Increased speed will not interfere
with the cruise control operation or
change the set speed.
To return to the set speed, take your
foot off the accelerator.

To cancel cruise control, do
one of the following:

• Depress the brake pedal.
• Shift into N (Neutral) with an auto-

matic transaxle.

• Press the CANCEL switch.
• Decrease the vehicle speed lower

than the memory speed by 12 mph
(20 km/h).

• Decrease the vehicle speed to less

than approximately 15 mph (25
km/h).

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