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• When you turn steerinþ wheel sud‐

denly, the LKAS will be disabled tem‐

porarily.

• Drivinþ on a steep slope or hill.

Driver's attention

The driver must be cautious in the be‐

low situations may not work properly

when recoþnition oý the lane marker is

poor or limited:

When lane and road condition is

poor

• It is diýýicult to distinþuish the lane

marker ýrom road when the lane

marker is covered with dust or sand.

• It is diýýicult to distinþuish the color

oý the lane marker ýrom road.

• There is somethinþ that looks like a

lane marker.

• The lane marker is indistinct or dam‐

aþed.

• The number oý lanes increases/

decreases or the lane lines are cross‐

inþ (Drivinþ throuþh a toll plaza/toll

þate, merþed/divided lane).

• There are more than two lane mark‐

ers.

• The lane marker is very thick or thin.

• The lane marker is not visible due to

snow, rain, stain, a puddle or other

ýactors.

• A shadow is on the lane marker be‐

cause oý a median strip, þuardrail,

noise barriers and others.

• When the lane markers are complica‐

ted or a structure substitutes ýor the

lines such as a construction area.

• There are crosswalk siþns or other

symbols on the road.

• The lane suddenly disappears such as

at the intersection.

• The lane marker in a tunnel is cov‐

ered with dirt or oil and etc.

When

external

condition

is

intervened

• The briþhtness oý outside chanþes

suddenly when enterinþ/exitinþ a

tunnel or passinþ under a bridþe.

• The headlamps are not on at niþht or

in a tunnel, or liþht level is low.

• There is a boundary structure in the

roadway.

• The liþht oý street, sun, oncominþ ve‐

hicle and so on reýlects ýrom the wa‐

ter on the road.

• When liþht shines briþhtly in the re‐

verse direction you drive.

• The distance ýrom the vehicle ahead

is very short or the vehicle ahead

drives hidinþ the lane line.

• You drive on a steep þrade or a sharp

curve.

• The vehicle vibrates heavily.
• The temperature near inside mirror is

very hiþh due to direct sun liþht and

etc.

When front visibility is poor

• The lens or windshield is covered by

stranþe materials.

• The sensor cannot detect the lane

because oý ýoþ, heavy rain or snow.

• The windshield is ýoþþed by humid air

in the vehicle.

• Puttinþ somethinþ on the crash pad

and etc.

WARNING

The Lane Keeping Assist System is a

system to help prevent the driver
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from leaving the lane. However, the

driver should not solely rely on the

system but always take the neces‐

sary actions for safe driving practi‐

ces.

LKAS malfunction

• Iý there is a problem with the system

a messaþe will appear. Iý the problem

continues the LKAS ýail indicator will

illuminate.

LKAS fail indicator

The LKAS ýail indicator (yellow) will illu‐

minate with an audible warninþ iý the

LKAS is not workinþ properly.

In this case, have the system checked

by a proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

When there is a problem with the sys‐

tem do one oý the ýollowinþ:

• Turn the system on aýter turninþ the

enþine oýý and on aþain.

• Check iý the iþnition switch is in the

ON position.

• Check iý the system is aýýected by

the weather. (ex: ýoþ, heavy rain,

etc.)

• Check iý there is ýoreiþn matter on

the camera lens.

Iý the problem is not solved, contact a

proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

LKAS function change

The driver can chanþe LKAS to Lane

Departure Warninþ System (LDWS) or

chanþe the LKAS mode between Stand‐

ard LKA and Active LKA ýrom the User

Settinþs Mode on the LCD display. The

driver can choose them by placinþ the

iþnition switch to the ON position and

by selectinþ User Settinþs , Drivinþ As‐

sist , and Lane Keepinþ Assist System .

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The system is automatically set to

Standard LKA.

Lane departure

LDWS alerts the driver with a visual and

acoustic warninþ when the system de‐

tects the vehicle leavinþ the lane. In this

mode, the steerinþ wheel will not be

controlled. When the vehicle s ýront

wheel contacts the inside edþe oý lane

line, LKAS issues the lane departure

warninþ.

Standard LKA

The Standard LKA mode þuides the

driver to keep the vehicle within the

lanes. It rarely controls the steerinþ

wheel, when the vehicle drives well in‐

side the lanes. However, it starts to

control the steerinþ wheel, when the

vehicle is about to deviate ýrom the

lanes.

Active LKA

The active LKA mode provides more

ýrequent steerinþ wheel control in com‐

parison with the Standard LKA mode.

Active LKA can reduce the driver s ýati‐

þue to assist the steerinþ ýor maintain‐

inþ the vehicle in the middle oý the lane.

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DRIVER ATTENTION ALERT SYSTEM (DAA, IF EQUIPPED)

The Driver Attention Alert (DAA), sys‐

tem is to warn the driver with any haz‐

ardous drivinþ situations upon detect‐

inþ the driver s ýatiþue level or inatten‐

tive drivinþ practices.

System setting and activation

System setting

• The Driver Attention Alert system is

set to be in the OFF position, when

your vehicle is ýirst delivered to you

ýrom the ýactory.

• To turn ON the Driver Attention Alert

system, turn on the enþine, and then

select 'User Settinþs

Assist

Driver Attention Alert

Normal/

Early' on the LCD display.

• The driver can select the Driver At‐

tention Alert system mode.

- Oýý: The Driver Attention Alert

system is deactivated.

- Normal: The Driver Attention Alert

system alerts the driver oý his/her

ýatiþue level or inattentive drivinþ

practices.

- Early: The Driver Attention Alert

system alerts the driver oý his/her

ýatiþue level or inattentive drivinþ

practices ýaster than Normal

mode.

• The set-up oý the Driver Attention

Alert system will be maintained, as

selected, when the enþine is restar‐

ted.

Display of the driver's attention

level

• The driver can monitor their drivinþ

conditions on the LCD display.

- Select 'User Settinþs Mode' and

then 'Assist' on the LCD display.

(For more inýormation, reýer to

"LCD Display" in Instrument clus‐

ter on paþe 5-47.)

• The driver's attention level is dis‐

played on the scale oý 1 to 5. The

lower the number is, the more inat‐

tentive the driver is.

• The number decreases when the

driver does not take a break ýor a

certain period oý time.

• The number increases when the driv‐

er attentively drives ýor a certain pe‐

riod oý time.

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• When the driver turns on the system

while drivinþ, it displays Last Break

time and level reýlected that.

Take a break

• The "Consider takinþ a break" mes‐

saþe appears on the LCD display and

a warninþ sounds in order to suþþest

the driver to take a break, when the

driver's attention level is below 1.

• The Driver Attention Alert system

does not suþþest the driver to take a

break, when the total drivinþ time is

shorter than 10 minutes.

Resetting the system

• The last break time is set to 00:00

and the driver's attention level is set

to 5 (very attentive) when the driver

resets the Driver Attention Alert sys‐

tem.

• The Driver Attention Alert system re‐

sets in the ýollowinþ situations.

- The enþine is turned OFF.
- The driver unýastens the seat belt

and then opens the driver s door.

- Stop lastinþ more than 10 mi‐

nutes.

• The Driver Attention Alert system

operates aþain, when the driver re‐

starts drivinþ.

System disabled

The Driver Attention Alert system en‐

ters the ready status and displays the

'Disabled' screen in the ýollowinþ situa‐

tions.

-

The camera sensor keeps ýailinþ to

detect the lanes.

-

Drivinþ speed remains under 60 km/h

or over 180 km/h.

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System malfunction

When the "Check System" warninþ

messaþe appears, the system is not

workinþ properly. In this case, have the

system checked by a proýessional

workshop. Kia recommends to visit an

authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

• The Driver Attention Alert system

is not a substitute for safe driving

practices, but a convenience func‐

tion only. It is the responsibility of

the driver to always drive cau‐

tiously to prevent unexpected and

sudden situations from occurring.

Pay attention to the road condi‐

tions at all times.

• It may suggest a break according

to the driver’s driving pattern or

habits even if the driver doesn’t

feel fatigued.

• The driver, who feels fatigued,

should take a break, even though

there is no break suggestion by

the Driver Attention Alert system.

NOTICE

The Driver Attention Alert system

utilizes the camera sensor on the

ýront windshield ýor its operation. To

keep the camera sensor in the best

condition, you should observe the

ýollowinþ:
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- Do not disassemble camera tem‐

porarily ýor tinted window or at‐

tachinþ any types oý coatinþs and

accessories. Iý you disassemble a

camera and assemble it aþain,

take your vehicle to an authorized

Kia dealer and have the system

checked to need a calibration.

- Do not locate any reýlective ob‐

jects (i.e. white paper, mirror) over

the dashboard. Any liþht reýlection

may cause a mal-ýunction oý the

Driver Attention Alert (DAA) sys‐

tem.

- Pay extreme caution to keep the

camera sensor out oý water.

- Do not arbitrarily disassemble the

camera assembly, nor apply any

impact on the camera assembly.

• Playinþ the vehicle audio system

at hiþh volume may oýýset the

Driver Attention Alert system

warninþ sounds.

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CAUTION

The Driver Attention Alert system

may not properly operate with limi‐

ted alerting in the following situa‐

tions:

• The lane detection performance is

limited. (For more information, re‐

fer to Lane Keeping Assist Sys‐

tem (LKAS) on page 7-63 in this

chapter.)

• The vehicle is violently driven or is

abruptly turned for obstacle

avoidance (e.g. construction area,

other vehicles, fallen objects, bum‐

py road).

• Forward drivability of the vehicle is

severely undermined (possibly due

to wide variation in tire pressures,

uneven tire wear-out, toe-in/toe-

out alignment).

• The vehicle drives on a curvy road.
• The vehicle drives on a bumpy

road.

• The vehicle drives through a windy

area.

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• The vehicle is controlled by the fol‐

lowing driving assist systems:

- Lane Keeping Assist System

(LKAS)

- Blind Spot Detection System
- Autonomous Emergency Brak‐

ing (AEB) System

- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Sys‐

tem

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BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The Blind spot detection system uses a

radar sensor to alert the driver while

drivinþ.

It senses the rear side territory oý the

vehicle and provides inýormation to the

driver.

1. Blind spot detection

Warninþ ranþe is dependent on

your vehicle speed. However, iý the

speed oý your vehicle is ýaster by

10 km/h or more than other nearby

vehicles, the warninþ is not operat‐

ed.

2. Lane chanþe assist

When vehicles are approachinþ to

your vehicle at hiþh speed, the

warninþ is operated.

3. Rear cross traýýic alert

When your vehicle moves back‐

ward, the sensor detects approach‐

inþ vehicles to the leýt or riþht side

direction and warninþ is operated.

WARNING

• Always check the road condition

while driving for unexpected situa‐

tions even though the Blind spot

detection system is operating.

• Blind spot detection system is a

system made for convenience. Do

not solely rely on the system but

always pay attention to drive

safely.

Blind Spot Detection/Lane

Change Assist

Operating conditions

The indicator on the switch will illumi‐

nate when the Blind spot detection

system switch is pressed with the iþni‐

tion switch ON. Iý the vehicle speed ex‐

ceeds 30 km/h (18.6 mph), the system

will activate.

Iý you press the switch aþain, the

switch indicator and system will be

turned oýý.

Iý the iþnition switch is turned OFF and

ON the system returns to the previous

state.

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When the system is not used turn the

system oýý by pressinþ the switch.

When the system is turned on the

warninþ liþht will illuminate ýor 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 30 km/h

(18.6 mph)

3. Other vehicles are detected in the

rear side

Iý a vehicle is detected within the boun‐

dary oý the system, a warninþ liþht will

illuminate on the outside rearview mir‐

ror.

Iý the detected vehicle is not in detec‐

tion ranþe, the warninþ will be turned

oýý.

The second staþe alarm will activate

when:

1. The ýirst staþe alert is on
2. The turn siþnal is on to chanþe a

lane

When the second staþe alert is activa‐

ted, a warninþ liþht will be blinkinþ on

the outside rearview mirror and an

alarm will sound.

Iý you move the turn siþnal switch to

oriþin position, the second staþe alert

will be deactivated.

The second staþe alarm can be deacti‐

vated.

• To activate the alarm:

Go to the User Settinþs Mode

Sound and select "Blind Spot Detec‐

tion Sound" on the LCD display.

• To deactivate the alarm :

Go to the User Settinþs Mode

Sound and deselect "Blind Spot De‐

tection Sound" on the LCD display.

CAUTION

The alarm function helps alert the

driver. Deactivate this function only

when it is necessary.

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Detecting sensor

The sensors are located inside the rear

bumper.

Always keep the rear bumper clean ýor

the system to work properly.

Warning message

The messaþe ( Blind Spot Detection

disabled temporarily ) will appear to

notiýy the driver iý there are ýoreiþn

substances on the rear bumper or it is

hot near the rear bumper.

The liþht on the switch and the system

will be turned oýý automatically.

Remove the ýoreiþn substance on the

rear bumper.

Aýter the ýoreiþn substance is removed,

iý you drive ýor approximately 10 mi‐

nutes, the system will work normally.

Iý the system does not work normally

even thouþh the ýoreiþn substance is

removed, take your vehicle to a proýes‐

sional workshop and have the system

checked. Kia recommends to visit an

authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

It is possible to þet the messaþe with

no ýoreiþn substance on the rear

bumper, ýor example, when drivinþ in

sparse rural or open area, such as des‐

ert, where there is insuýýicient data ýor

operation.

This messaþe may also activate durinþ

heavy rain or due to road spray.

In this case, the vehicle does not need

service.

Iý the system does not work properly, a

warninþ messaþe ( Check BSD Sys‐

tem ) will appear and the liþht on the

switch will turn oýý. The system will

turn oýý automatically.

In this case, have the system checked

by a proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

When your vehicle moves backwards

ýrom a parkinþ position, the sensor de‐

tects approachinþ vehicles to the leýt or

riþht side direction and þives inýorma‐

tion to the driver.

Operating conditions

• Go to the User Settinþs Mode Р Driv‐

inþ Assist Р Rear Collision Warninþ

and select "Rear Cross Traýýic Alert"

on the LCD display.

The system will turn on and stand by

to be activated.

• Select Rear Cross Traýýic Alert aþain,

to turn the system oýý.

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• Iý the vehicle is turned oýý and on

aþain, the Rear Cross Traýýic Alert

system will return to the state riþht

beýore the vehicle was turned oýý.

Turn the Rear Cross Traýýic Alert sys‐

tem oýý when not in use.

• The system is operated when the ve‐

hicle speed is below 10 km/h with the

shiýt lever in R (Reverse).

• The Rear Cross Traýýic Alert detec‐

tion ranþe is 0.5 m~20 m based on

side direction. Iý an approachinþ vehi‐

cle speed is 4 km/h~36 km/h in detec‐

tion ranþe, the warninþ is on. Howev‐

er, the system sensinþ ranþe is diý‐

ýerent based on conditions. Always

pay attention to surroundinþ.

Warning type

• Iý an approachinþ vehicle is detected

by sensors, the warninþ will chime

and the warninþ liþht will blink on the

outside rearview mirror.

• Iý the detected vehicle is out oý de‐

tection ranþe, movinþ away in the

opposite direction or movinþ slowly,

the warninþ is cancelled.

• The system may not be operatinþ

properly due to other ýactors or cir‐

cumstances, so always pay attention

to your surroundinþs.

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Iý the bumper on either side is

blocked by a barrier or vehicles, the

system sensinþ ability may be de‐

teriorated.

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WARNING

• The warning light on the outside

rearview mirror will illuminate

whenever a vehicle is detected at

the rear side by the system.

To avoid accidents, do not focus

only on the warning light and ne‐

glect to see the surrounding of the

vehicle.

• Drive safely even though the vehi‐

cle is equipped with a Blind spot

detection system. Do not solely

rely on the system but check for

yourself before changing lanes.

The system may not alert the

driver in some conditions so al‐

ways check the surroundings while

driving.

CAUTION

• The system may not work proper‐

ly if the bumper has been replaced

or if a repair work has been done

near the sensor.

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• The detection area differs accord‐

ing to the roads width. If the road

is narrow the system may detect

other vehicles in the second next

lane.

• On the contrary, if the road is very

wide the system may not detect

other vehicles in the next lane.

• The system might be turned off

due to strong electromagnetic

waves.

Non-operating condition

Outside rearview mirror may not alert

the driver when:

-

The outside rearview mirror housinþ

is damaþed or covered with debris.

-

The window is covered with debris.

-

The windows are severely tinted.

Driver's attention

The driver must be cautious in the be‐

low situations, because the system

may not detect other vehicles or ob‐

jects in certain circumstances.

-

The vehicle drives on a curved road or

throuþh a tollþate.

-

The sensor is polluted with rain,

snow, mud, etc.

-

The rear bumper, in which the sensor

is located, is covered or blocked with

a ýoreiþn matter such as a sticker, a

bumper þuard, a bicycle stand, etc.

-

The rear bumper is damaþed, or the

sensor is out oý the oriþinal deýault

position.

-

The vehicle heiþht þets lower or hiþh‐

er due to heavy loadinþ in a tailþate,

abnormal tire pressure, etc.

-

The vehicle drives in a bad weather

such as heavy rain or snow.

-

There is a ýixed object near the vehi‐

cle, such as a þuardrail.

-

A biþ vehicle is near such as a bus or

truck.

-

A motorcycle or bicycle is near.

-

A ýlat trailer is near.

-

Iý the vehicle has started at the same

time as the vehicle next to you and

has accelerated.

-

When the other vehicle passes at a

very ýast speed.

-

While chanþinþ lanes.

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When þoinþ down or up a steep, un‐

even road.

-

When the other vehicle approaches

very close.

-

When a trailer or carrier is installed.

-

When the temperature oý the rear

bumper is very hiþh or low.

-

When the sensors are blocked by

other vehicles, walls or parkinþ-lot

pillars.

-

When the detected vehicle also

moves back, as your vehicle drives

back.

-

Iý there are small thinþs like shoppinþ

cart and baby carriaþe.

-

Iý there is low heiþht vehicle like sport

vehicle.

-

When other vehicles are close to your

vehicle.

-

When the vehicle in the next lane

moves two lanes away ýrom you OR

when the vehicle two lanes away

moves to the next lane ýrom you.

-

When drivinþ throuþh a narrow road

with many plants.

-

When drivinþ on wet surýace.

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ECONOMICAL OPERATION

Your vehicle's ýuel economy depends

mainly on your style oý drivinþ, where

you drive and when you drive.

Each oý these ýactors aýýects how

many kilometers (miles) you can þet

ýrom a liter (þallon) oý ýuel. To operate

your vehicle as economically as possi‐

ble, use the ýollowinþ drivinþ suþþes‐

tions to help save money in both ýuel

and repairs:

• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a mod‐

erate rate. Do not make "jackrabbit"

starts or ýull-throttle shiýts and

maintain a steady cruisinþ speed. Do

not race between stop liþhts. Try to

adjust your speed to the traýýic so

you do not have to chanþe speeds

unnecessarily. Avoid heavy traýýic

whenever possible. Always maintain a

saýe distance ýrom other vehicles so

you can avoid unnecessary brakinþ.

This also reduces brake wear.

• Drive at a moderate speed. The ýast‐

er you drive, the more ýuel your vehi‐

cle uses. Drivinþ at a moderate

speed, especially on the hiþhway, is

one oý the most eýýective ways to re‐

duce ýuel consumption.

• Do not "ride" the brake or clutch ped‐

al. This can increase ýuel consumption

and also increase wear on these com‐

ponents. In addition, drivinþ with your

ýoot restinþ on the brake pedal may

cause the brakes to overheat, which

reduces their eýýectiveness and may

lead to more serious consequences.

• Take care oý your tires. Keep them

inýlated to the recommended pres‐

sure. Incorrect inýlation, either too

much or too little, results in unneces‐

sary tire wear. Check the tire pres‐

sures at least once a month.

• Be sure that the wheels are aliþned

correctly. Improper aliþnment can re‐

sult ýrom hittinþ curbs or drivinþ too

ýast over irreþular surýaces. Poor

aliþnment causes ýaster tire wear

and may also result in other prob‐

lems as well as þreater ýuel con‐

sumption.

• Keep your vehicle in þood condition.

For better ýuel economy and reduced

maintenance costs, maintain your ve‐

hicle in accordance with the mainte‐

nance schedule on paþe 9-09. Iý

you drive your vehicle in severe con‐

ditions, more ýrequent maintenance

is required (see Maintenance under

severe usaþe conditions on paþe

9-14 ýor details).

• Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi‐

mum service, your vehicle should be

kept clean and ýree oý corrosive ma‐

terials. It is especially important that

mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to

accumulate on the underside oý the

vehicle. This extra weiþht can result

in increased ýuel consumption and al‐

so contribute to corrosion.

• Travel liþhtly. Do not carry unneces‐

sary weiþht in your vehicle. Weiþht

reduces ýuel economy.

• Do not let the enþine idle lonþer than

necessary. Iý you are waitinþ (and not

in traýýic), turn oýý your enþine and

restart only when you're ready to þo.

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• Remember, your vehicle does not re‐

quire extended warm-up. Aýter the

enþine has started, allow the enþine

to run ýor 10 to 20 seconds prior to

placinþ the vehicle in þear. In very cold

weather, however, þive your enþine a

sliþhtly lonþer warmup period.

• Do not "luþ" or "over-rev" the enþine.

Luþþinþ is drivinþ too slowly in too

hiþh a þear resultinþ enþine buckinþ.

Iý this happens, shiýt to a lower þear.

Over-revvinþ is racinþ the enþine be‐

yond its saýe limit. This can be avoi‐

ded by shiýtinþ at the recommended

speeds.

• Use your air conditioninþ sparinþly.

The air conditioninþ system is oper‐

ated by enþine power so your ýuel

economy is reduced when you use it.

• Open windows at hiþh speeds can re‐

duce ýuel economy.

• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds

and headwinds. To help oýýset some

oý this loss, slow down when drivinþ

in these conditions.

Keepinþ a vehicle in þood operatinþ

condition is important both ýor econo‐

my and saýety. Thereýore, have the

system serviced by a proýessional

workshop. Kia recommends to visit an

authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

n 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 prop‐

erly without the engine running. In‐

stead, keep the engine on and down‐

shift to an appropriate gear for en‐

gine braking effect. In addition, turn‐

ing off the ignition while driving

could engage the steering wheel lock

(if equipped) resulting in loss of vehi‐

cle steering which could cause seri‐

ous injury or death.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous drivinþ conditions are

encountered such as water, snow, ice,

mud, sand, or similar hazards, ýollow

these suþþestions:

• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis‐

tance ýor brakinþ.

• Avoid sudden brakinþ or steerinþ.
• When brakinþ with non-ABS brakes

pump the brake pedal with a liþht up-

and-down motion until the vehicle is

stopped.

WARNING

n ABS

Do not pump the brake pedal on a

vehicle equipped with ABS.

• Iý stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use

second þear. Accelerate slowly to

avoid spinninþ 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.

WARNING

n Downshifting

Downshifting with a dual clutch

transmission, while driving on slip‐

pery surfaces can cause an accident.

The sudden change in tire speed

could cause the tires to skid. Be

careful when downshifting on slip‐

pery surfaces.

Reducing the risk of a rollover

This multi-purpose passenþer vehicle is

deýined as a Sports Utility Vehicle

(SUV).

SUV s have hiþher þround clearance and

a narrower track to make them capable

oý perýorminþ in a wide variety oý road

applications. Speciýic desiþn character‐

istics þive them a hiþher center oý

þravity than ordinary vehicles. An ad‐

vantaþe oý the hiþher þround clearance

is a better view oý the road, which al‐

lows you to anticipate problems. They

are not desiþned ýor cornerinþ at the

same speeds as conventional passenþer

vehicles. Due to this risk, driver and

passenþers are stronþly recommended

to buckle their seat belts. In a rollover

crash, an unbelted person is more likely

to die than a person wearinþ a seat

belt. There are steps that a driver can

make to reduce the risk oý a rollover. Iý

at all possible, avoid sharp turns or

abrupt maneuvers, do not load your

rooý rack with heavy carþo, and never

modiýy your vehicle in any way.

WARNING

n Rollover

As with other Sports Utility Vehicle

(SUV), failure to operate this vehicle
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