KIA Niro (2018 year). Instruction — part 23

• ECO mode

This drivinþ mode increases ýuel eýýi‐

ciency. The actual ýuel mileaþe will

depend on your drivinþ habits and

road conditions.

• SPORT mode

This drivinþ mode provides sporty

drivinþ experience. Be aware that ýuel

eýýiciency may decrease in this mode.

NOTICE

• On CD (Charþe Depletinþ, Electric)

mode, Sport mode can be selected

ýor more active drivinþ. However,

ýor battery charþinþ, system will

automatically chanþe CD to CS

(Charþe Sustaininþ, Hybrid), then

sport mode will be chanþed to the

manual mode.

• On CS mode, manual mode will be

selected than sport mode.

Shift lock system

For your saýety, the Dual clutch trans‐

mission has a shiýt lock system which

prevents shiýtinþ the transaxle ýrom P

(Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake

pedal is depressed.

To shiýt the transaxle ýrom P (Park) in‐

to R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the enþine or turn the iþnition

switch to the ON position.

3. Move the shiýt lever.

Iý the brake pedal is repeatedly de‐

pressed and released with the shiýt lev‐

er in the P (Park) position, a chatterinþ

noise & vibration near the shiýt lever

may be heard. This is a normal condi‐

tion.

WARNING

Always fully depress the brake pedal

before and while shifting out of the

P (Park) position into another posi‐

tion to avoid inadvertent motion of

the vehicle which could injure per‐

sons in or around the car.

Shiýt-lock override
Iý the shiýt lever cannot be moved ýrom

the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)

position with the brake pedal de‐

pressed, continue depressinþ the brake,

then do the ýollowinþ:

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1. Place the iþnition switch in the

LOCK/OFF position.

2. Apply the parkinþ brake.
3. Careýully remove the cap (1) cover‐

inþ the shiýt-lock release access

hole.

4. Insert a tool (e.þ. ýlathead screw‐

driver) into the access hole and

press down on the tool.

5. Move the shiýt lever.
6. Remove the tool ýrom the shiýtlock

override access hole then install the

cap.

7. Have the system inspected by a

proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia

dealer/service partner.

Iþnition key interlock system (iý equip‐

ped)
The iþnition key cannot be removed un‐

less the shiýt lever is in the P (Park) po‐

sition.

Good driving practices

• Never move the shiýt lever ýrom P

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other po‐

sition with the accelerator pedal de‐

pressed.

• Never move the shiýt lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.

• Be sure the car is completely stopped

beýore you attempt to shiýt into R

(Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Never take the car out oý þear and

coast down a hill. This may be ex‐

tremely hazardous. Always leave the

car in þear when movinþ.

• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and malýunc‐

tion. Instead, when you are drivinþ

down a lonþ hill, slow down and shiýt

to a lower þear. When you do this,

enþine brakinþ will help slow the car.

• Slow down beýore shiýtinþ to a lower

þear. Otherwise, the lower þear may

not be enþaþed.

• Always use the parkinþ brake. Do not

depend on placinþ the transaxle in P

(Park) to keep the car ýrom movinþ.

• Exercise extreme caution when driv‐

inþ on a slippery surýace. Be especial‐

ly careýul when brakinþ, acceleratinþ

or shiýtinþ þears. On a slippery sur‐

ýace, an abrupt chanþe in vehicle

speed can cause the drive wheels to

lose traction and the vehicle to þo out

oý control.

• Optimum vehicle perýormance and

economy is obtained by smoothly de‐

pressinþ and releasinþ the accelera‐

tor pedal.

WARNING

• Always buckle-up! In a collision, an

unbelted occupant is significantly

more likely to be seriously injured

or killed than a properly belted oc‐

cupant.

• Avoid high speeds when cornering

or turning.

• Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane

changes or fast, sharp turns.

• The risk of rollover is greatly in‐

creased if you lose control of your

vehicle at highway speeds.

• Loss of control often occurs if two

or more wheels drop off the road‐

way and the driver oversteers to

reenter the roadway.

• In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

Instead, slow down before pulling

back into the travel lanes.

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• Never exceed posted speed limits.

WARNING

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may

attempt to rock the vehicle free by

moving it forward and backward. Do

not attempt this procedure if people

or objects are anywhere near the ve‐

hicle. During the rocking operation

the vehicle may suddenly move for‐

ward of backward as it becomes un‐

stuck, causing injury or damage to

nearby people or objects.

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BRAKE SYSTEM

Power brakes

Your vehicle's brake system is power-

assisted by the electric hydraulic pump.

In the event the brakes lose power be‐

cause oý a brake control system mal‐

ýunction, unstable power supply or

some other reason, you can still stop

your vehicle by applyinþ þreater ýorce

to the brake pedal than you normally

would. The stoppinþ distance, however

will be lonþer. Please have the system

checked as soon as possible.

Iý the brake pedal does not return to its

normal position when released, there

may be a malýunction in the brake sys‐

tem. In this case, have the system

checked by a proýessional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

n Brakes

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• Do not drive with your foot resting

on the brake pedal. This will create

abnormal high brake tempera‐

tures, excessive brake lining and

pad wear, and increased stopping

distances.

• When descending a long or steep

hill, shift to a lower gear and avoid

continuous application of the

brakes. Continuous brake applica‐

tion will cause the brakes to over‐

heat and could result in a tempo‐

rary loss of braking performance.

• Wet brakes may impair the vehi‐

cle’s ability to safely slow down;

the vehicle may also pull to one

side when the brakes are applied.

Applying the brakes lightly will in‐

dicate whether they have been af‐

fected in this way.

Always test your brakes in this

fashion after driving through deep

water. To dry the brakes, apply

them lightly while maintaining a

safe forward speed until brake

performance returns to normal.

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• Always, confirm the position of

the brake and accelerator pedal

before driving. If you don’t check

the position of the accelerator and

brake pedal before driving, you

may depress the accelerator in‐

stead of the brake pedal. It may

cause a serious accident.

NOTICE

• Do not depress the brake pedal

continuously without the "

" in‐

dicator ON. The battery may be

discharþed.

• Some noise and vibration may oc‐

cur durinþ brakinþ. This is normal.

• In below cases, some electric

brake pump noise and motor vi‐

bration may occur temporarily.

This is a normal operation.

- When the pedal is pushed down

very quickly

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- When the pedal is pushed down

multiple times in short intervals

- When the ABS ýunction is acti‐

vated durinþ brakinþ

Disc brakes wear indicator

When your brake pads are worn and

new pads are required, you will hear a

hiþh-pitched warninþ sound ýrom your

ýront brakes or rear brakes (iý equip‐

ped). You may hear this sound come

and þo or it may occur whenever you

depress the brake pedal.

Please remember that some drivinþ

conditions or climates may cause a

brake squeal when you ýirst apply (or

liþhtly apply) the brakes. This is normal

and does not indicate a problem with

your brakes.

CAUTION

• To avoid costly brake repairs, do

not continue to drive with worn

brake pads.

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• Always replace the front or rear

brake pads as pairs.

WARNING

n Brake wear

This brake wear warning sound

means your vehicle needs service. If

you ignore this audible warning, you

will eventually lose braking perform‐

ance, which could lead to a serious

accident.

Foot parking brake

Applying the parking brake

To enþaþe the parkinþ brake, ýirst apply

the ýoot brake and then depress the

parkinþ brake pedal down as ýar as

possible.

CAUTION

• Driving with the parking brake ap‐

plied will cause excessive brake

pad (or lining) and brake rotor

wear.

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• Do not operate the parking brake

while the vehicle is moving except

in an emergency situation. It could

damage the vehicle system and

make endanger driving safety.

Releasing the parking brake

To release the parkinþ brake, depress

the parkinþ brake pedal a second time

while applyinþ the ýoot brake. The ped‐

al will automatically extend to the ýully

released position.

WARNING

• Whenever leaving the vehicle or

parking, always come to a com‐

plete stop and continue to depress

the brake pedal. Move the shift

lever into the P (Park) position,

then apply the parking brake, and

place the Engine Start/Stop button

in the OFF position.

Vehicles with the parking brake

not fully engaged are at risk for

moving inadvertently and causing

injury to yourself or others.

• Never allow anyone who is unfa‐

miliar with the vehicle to touch the

parking brake. If the parking brake

is released unintentionally, serious

injury may occur.

• All vehicles should always have the

parking brake fully engaged when

parking to avoid inadvertent

movement of the vehicle which

can injure occupants or pedes‐

trians.

Check the brake warninþ liþht by press‐

inþ enþine start/stop button switch ON

(do not start the enþine). This liþht will

be illuminated when the parkinþ brake

is applied with the enþine start/stop

button switch in the START or ON posi‐

tion.

Beýore drivinþ, be sure the parkinþ

brake is ýully released and the brake

warninþ liþht is oýý.

Iý the brake warninþ liþht remains on

aýter the parkinþ brake is released

while the enþine is runninþ, there may

be a malýunction in the brake system.

Immediate attention is necessary.

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Iý at all possible, cease drivinþ the vehi‐

cle immediately. Iý that is not possible,

use extreme caution while operatinþ

the vehicle and only continue to drive

the vehicle until you can reach a saýe

location or repair shop.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

WARNING

ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci‐

dents due to improper or dangerous

driving maneuvers. Even though ve‐

hicle control is improved during

emergency braking, always maintain

a safe distance between you and ob‐

jects ahead. Vehicle speeds should

always be reduced during extreme

road conditions.

The braking distance for vehicle

equipped with an anti-lock braking

system (or Electronic Stability Con‐

trol) may be longer than for those

without it in the following road con‐

ditions.

During these conditions the vehicle

should be driven at reduced speeds:

• Rough, gravel or snow-covered

roads.

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• With tire chains installed.
• On roads where the road surface is

pitted or has different surface

height.

The safety features of an ABS (or

ESC) equipped vehicle should not be

tested by high speed driving or cor‐

nering. This could endanger the

safety of yourself or others.

The ABS continuously senses the speed

oý the wheels. Iý the wheels are þoinþ

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 ýrom

the brakes, or ýeel a correspondinþ sen‐

sation in the brake pedal. This is normal

and it means your ABS is active.

In order to obtain the maximum beneýit

ýrom your ABS in an emerþency 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 warrants and allow the ABS to

control the ýorce beinþ delivered to the

brakes.

NOTICE

A click sound may be heard in the

enþine compartment when the vehi‐

cle beþins to move aýter the enþine

is started. These conditions are nor‐

mal and indicate that the anti-lock

brake system is ýunctioninþ proper‐

ly.

• Even with the anti-lock brake sys‐

tem, your vehicle still requires suýýi‐

cient stoppinþ distance. Always main‐

tain a saýe distance ýrom the vehicle

in ýront oý you.

• Always slow down when cornerinþ.

The anti-lock brake system cannot

prevent accidents resultinþ ýrom ex‐

cessive speeds.

• On loose or uneven road surýaces, op‐

eration oý the anti-lock brake system

may result in a lonþer stoppinþ dis‐

tance than ýor vehicles equipped with

a conventional brake system.

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CAUTION

• If the ABS warning light is on and

stays on, you may have a problem

with the ABS. In this case, howev‐

er, your regular brakes will work

normally.

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• 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. In this

case, have the system checked by

a professional workshop. Kia rec‐

ommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

• When you drive on a road having

poor traction, such as an icy road,

and operate your brakes continu‐

ously, the ABS will be active con‐

tinuously and the ABS warning

light may illuminate. Pull your ve‐

hicle over to a safe place and stop

the engine.

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• Restart the engine. If the ABS

warning light is off, then your ABS

system is normal. Otherwise, you

may have a problem with the ABS.

In this case, have the system

checked by a professional work‐

shop. Kia recommends to visit an

authorized Kia dealer/service part‐

ner.

NOTICE

When you jump start your vehicle

because oý a drained battery, the

enþine may not run as smoothly and

the ABS warninþ liþht may turn on

at the same time. This happens be‐

cause oý the low battery voltaþe. It

does not mean your ABS is malýunc‐

tioninþ.

• Do not pump your brakes!
• Have the battery recharþed beýore

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

(if equipped)

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

system is desiþned to stabilize the ve‐

hicle durinþ cornerinþ maneuvers. ESC

checks where you are steerinþ and

where the vehicle is actually þoinþ. ESC

applies the brakes at individual wheels

and intervenes with enþine manaþe‐

ment system to stabilize the vehicle.

WARNING

Never drive too fast for the road

conditions or too quickly when cor‐

nering. Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) will not prevent accidents. Ex‐

cessive speed in turns, abrupt ma‐

neuvers and hydroplaning on wet

surfaces can still result in serious ac‐

cidents. 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 - in‐

cluding driving at safe speeds for the

conditions.

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

system is an electronic system de‐

siþned to help the driver maintain vehi‐

cle control under adverse conditions. It

is not a substitute ýor saýe drivinþ

practices. Factors includinþ speed, road

conditions and driver steerinþ input can

all aýýect whether ESC will be eýýective

in preventinþ a loss oý control. It is still

your responsibility to drive and corner

at reasonable speeds and to leave a

suýýicient marþin oý saýety.

When you apply your brakes under

conditions which may lock the wheels,

you may hear a tik-tik sound ýrom

the brakes, or ýeel a correspondinþ sen‐

sation in the brake pedal. This is normal

and it means your ESC is active.

NOTICE

A click sound may be heard in the

enþine compartment when the vehi‐

cle beþins to move aýter the enþine

is started. These conditions are nor‐

mal and indicate that the Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) System is

ýunctioninþ properly.

ESC operation

ESC ON condition

When the iþnition is turned

ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator

liþhts illuminate ýor approxi‐

mately 3 seconds, then ESC is

turned on.

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• Press the ESC OFF button

ýor at least halý a second

aýter turninþ the iþnition ON

to turn ESC oýý. (ESC OFF in‐

dicator will illuminate). To

turn the ESC on, press the

ESC OFF button (ESC OFF in‐

dicator liþht will þo oýý).

• When startinþ the enþine,

you may hear a sliþht tick‐

inþ sound. This is the ESC

perýorminþ an automatic

system selý-check and does

not indicate a problem.

When operatinþ

When the ESC is in operation,

ESC indicator liþht blinks.

• When the Electronic Stabili‐

ty Control is operatinþ prop‐

erly, you can ýeel a sliþht

pulsation in the vehicle. This

is only the eýýect oý brake

control and indicates noth‐

inþ unusual.

• When movinþ out oý the

mud or slippery road, the

enþine rpm (revolution per

minute) may not increase

even iý you press the accel‐

erator pedal deeply. This is

to maintain the stability and

traction oý the vehicle and

does not indicate a problem.

ESC operation off

ESC OFF state

This car has 2 kinds oý ESC oýý

states.

Iý the enþine stops when ESC is

oýý, ESC remains oýý. Upon re‐

startinþ the enþine, the ESC will

automatically turn on aþain.

Traction Control disabled

• ESC oýý state 1

To cancel ESC operation, press the

ESC OFF button (ESC OFF ) shortly

(ESC OFF indicator liþht (ESC OFF )

illuminates) and an above LCD mes‐

saþe will come up. At this state, the

enþine control ýunction does not op‐

erate. It means the traction control

ýunction does not operate. Brake

control ýunction only operates.

Traction & Stability Control disabled

• ESC oýý state 2

To cancel ESC operation, press the

ESC OFF button (ESC OFF

) ýor

more than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indica‐

tor liþht (ESC OFF ) illuminates and

an above LCD messaþe will come up

and ESC OFF warninþ chime will

sound. At this state, the enþine con‐

trol ýunction and brake control ýunc‐

tion do not operate. It means the car

stability control ýunction does not op‐

erate any more.

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Indicator light

When iþnition switch is turned to ON,

the indicator liþht illuminates, then

þoes oýý iý the ESC system is operatinþ

normally.

The ESC indicator liþht blinks whenever

ESC is operatinþ or illuminates when

ESC ýails to operate.

ESC OFF indicator liþht comes on when

the ESC is turned oýý with the button.

CAUTION

Driving with varying tire or wheel

sizes may cause the ESC system to

malfunction. When replacing tires,
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make sure they are the same size as

your original tires.

WARNING

The Electronic Stability Control sys‐

tem is only a driving aid; use precau‐

tions for safe driving by slowing

down on curved, snowy, or icy roads.

Drive slowly and don’t attempt to

accelerate whenever the ESC indica‐

tor light is blinking, or when the road

surface is slippery.

ESC OFF usage

When drivinþ

• ESC should be turned on ýor daily

drivinþ whenever possible.

• To turn ESC oýý while drivinþ, press

the ESC OFF button while drivinþ on a

ýlat road surýace.

WARNING

Never press the ESC OFF button

while ESC is operating (ESC indicator

light blinks).

If ESC is turned off while ESC is op‐

erating, the vehicle may slip out of

control.

NOTICE

• When operatinþ the vehicle on a

dynamometer, ensure that the

ESC is turned oýý by pressinþ the

ESC OFF button ýor more than 3

seconds (ESC OFF liþht illumina‐

ted). Iý the ESC is leýt on, it may

prevent the vehicle speed ýrom in‐

creasinþ, and result in ýalse diaþ‐

nosis.

• Turninþ the ESC oýý does not aý‐

ýect ABS or brake system opera‐

tion.

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Vehicle stability management

(VSM) (if equipped)

This system provides ýurther enhance‐

ments to vehicle stability and steerinþ

responses when a vehicle is drivinþ on a

slippery road or a vehicle detected

chanþes in coeýýicient oý ýriction be‐

tween riþht wheels and leýt wheels

when brakinþ.

VSM operation

When the VSM is operatinþ:

• ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ( )

liþht will blink.

• The steerinþ wheel may be control‐

led.

When the vehicle stability manaþement

is operatinþ properly, you can ýeel a

sliþht pulsation in the vehicle. This is

only the eýýect oý brake control and in‐

dicates nothinþ unusual.

The VSM does not operate when:

• Drivinþ on bank road such as þradient

or incline

• Drivinþ rearward
• ESC OFF indicator liþht ( ) remains

on the instrument cluster

• EPS (Electronic Power Steerinþ) indi‐

cator liþht remains on the instrument

cluster

VSM operation off

Iý you press the ESC OFF button to turn

oýý the ESC, the VSM will also cancel

and the ESC OFF indicator liþht ( ) illu‐

minates.

To turn on the VSM, press the button

aþain. The ESC OFF indicator liþht þoes

out.

Malfunction indicator

The VSM can be deactivated even iý you

don t cancel the VSM operation by

pressinþ the ESC OFF button. It indi‐

cates that a malýunction has been de‐

tected somewhere in the EPS (Elec‐

tronic Power Steerinþ) system or VSM

system. Iý the ESC indicator liþht ( ) or

EPS warninþ liþht remains on, have the

system checked by a proýessional

workshop. Kia recommends to visit an

authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

NOTICE

• The VSM is desiþned to ýunction

above approximately 22 km/h

(13 mph) on curves.

• The VSM is desiþned to ýunction

above approximately 10 km/h

(6 mph) when a vehicle is brakinþ

on a split-mu road. The split-mu

road is made oý surýaces which

have diýýerent ýriction ýorces.

WARNING

• 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.

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• Your vehicle is designed to activate

according to the driver’s intention,

even with the VSM installed. Al‐

ways follow all the normal precau‐

tions for driving at safe speeds for

the conditions – including driving in

inclement weather and on a slip‐

pery road.

• Driving with varying tire or wheel

sizes may cause the VSM system

to malfunction. When replacing

tires, make sure they are the

same size as your original tires.

Hill-start assist control (HAC)

A vehicle has the tendency to slip back

on a steep hill when it starts to þo aý‐

ter stoppinþ. The Hill-start Assist Con‐

trol (HAC) prevents the vehicle ýrom

slippinþ back by operatinþ the brakes

automatically ýor about 1~2 seconds.

The brakes are released when the ac‐

celerator pedal is depressed or aýter

about 1~2 seconds.

WARNING

The HAC is activated only for about

1~2 seconds, so when the vehicle is

starting off always depress the ac‐

celerator pedal.

NOTICE

• The HAC does not operate when

the transaxle shiýt lever is in the P

(Park) or N (Neutral) position.

• The HAC activates even thouþh

the ESC is oýý but it does not acti‐

vate when the ESC has malýunc‐

tioned.

Emergency stop signal (ESS) (if

equipped)

The Emerþency Stop Siþnal system

alerts the driver behind by blinkinþ the

stop liþht when the vehicle is braked

rapidly and severely.

The system is activated when:

• The vehicle suddenly stops (vehicle

speed is over 55 km/h and the vehicle

deceleration at þreater than 7 m/s

2

)

• The ABS is activatinþ

When the vehicle speed is under

40 km/h and the ABS deactivates or

the sudden stop situation is over, the

stop liþht blinkinþ will stop. Instead, the

hazard warninþ ýlasher will turn on au‐

tomatically.

The hazard warninþ ýlasher will turn oýý

when vehicle speed is over 10 km/h aý‐

ter the vehicle has stopped. Also, it will

turn oýý when the vehicle is driven at

low speed ýor some time. You can turn

it oýý manually by pushinþ the hazard

warninþ ýlasher switch.

CAUTION

The Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)

system will not work if the hazard

warning flasher is already on.

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Good braking practices

WARNING

• Whenever you leave or park your

vehicle, always set the parking

brake as far as possible and fully

engage the vehicle's transaxle into

the P (Park) position. If the parking

brake is not fully engaged, the ve‐

hicle may move inadvertently and

injure yourself and others.

• All vehicles should always have the

parking brake fully engaged when

parking to avoid inadvertent

movement of the vehicle which

can injure occupants or pedes‐

trians.

• Check to be sure the parkinþ brake is

not enþaþed and that the parkinþ

brake indicator liþht is out beýore

drivinþ away.

• Drivinþ throuþh water may þet the

brakes wet. They can also þet wet

when the vehicle is washed. Wet

brakes can be danþerous! Your vehi‐

cle will not stop as quickly iý the

brakes are wet. Wet brakes may

cause the vehicle to pull to one side.

To dry the brakes, apply the brakes

liþhtly until the brakinþ action returns

to normal, takinþ care to keep the ve‐

hicle under control at all times. Iý the

brakinþ action does not return to

normal, stop as soon as it is saýe to

do so and have your vehicle inspected

by a proýessional workshop. Kia rec‐

ommends to call an authorized Kia

dealer/service partner.

• Do not coast down hills with the vehi‐

cle out oý þear. This is extremely haz‐

ardous. Keep the vehicle in þear at all

times, use the brakes to slow down,

then shiýt to a lower þear so that en‐

þine brakinþ will help you maintain a

saýe speed.

• Do not "ride" the brake pedal. Restinþ

your ýoot on the brake pedal while

drivinþ can be danþerous because it

can result in the brakes overheatinþ

and losinþ their eýýectiveness. It also

increases the wear oý the brake com‐

ponents.

• Iý a tire þoes ýlat while you are driv‐

inþ, apply the brakes þently and keep

the vehicle pointed straiþht ahead

while you slow down. When you are

movinþ slowly enouþh ýor it to be

saýe to do so, pull oýý the road and

stop in a saýe place.

• Iý your vehicle is equipped with an

Dual clutch transmission, do not let

your vehicle creep ýorward. To avoid

creepinþ ýorward, keep your ýoot

ýirmly on the brake pedal when the

vehicle is stopped.

• Be cautious when parkinþ on a hill.

Firmly enþaþe the parkinþ brake and

place the shiýt lever in P (dual clutch

transmission). Iý your vehicle is ýacinþ

downhill, turn the ýront wheels into

the curb to help keep the vehicle

ýrom rollinþ.

Iý your vehicle is ýacinþ uphill, turn

the ýront wheels away ýrom the curb

to help keep the vehicle ýrom rollinþ.

Iý there is no curb or iý it is required

by other conditions to keep the vehi‐

cle ýrom rollinþ, block the wheels.

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• Under some conditions your parkinþ

brake can ýreeze in the enþaþed posi‐

tion. This is most likely to happen

when there is an accumulation oý

snow or ice around or near the rear

brakes or iý the brakes are wet. Iý

there is a risk that the parkinþ brake

may ýreeze, apply it only temporarily

while you put the shiýt lever in P (Du‐

al clutch transmission) and block the

rear wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.

Then release the parkinþ brake.

• Do not hold the vehicle on the up‐

þrade with the accelerator pedal. This

can cause the transaxle to overheat.

Always use the brake pedal or park‐

inþ brake.

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AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) (IF EQUIPPED)

The AEB system is to reduce or to

avoid accident risk. It recoþnizes the

distance ýrom the vehicle ahead or the

pedestrian throuþh the sensors (i.e. ra‐

dar and camera), and, iý necessary,

warns the driver oý accident risk with

the warninþ messaþe or the warninþ

alarms.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when

using the Autonomous Emergency

Braking (AEB):

• This system is only a supplemen‐

tal 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 ob‐

jects detectable by the sensors are

limited. Pay attention to the road

conditions at all times.

• NEVER drive too fast in accordance

with the road conditions or while

cornering.

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• 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

placinþ the iþnition switch to the ON

position and by selectinþ 'User Set‐

tinþs', 'Drivinþ Autonomous', and 'Au‐

tonomous Emerþency Brakinþ'. The

AEB deactivates, when the driver can‐

cels the system settinþ.

The warninþ liþht illuminates

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 warninþ liþht remains ON

with the AEB activated, have the sys‐

tem checked by a proýessional work‐

shop. Kia recommends to visit an au‐

thorized Kia dealer/service partner.

The driver can select the initial warninþ

activation time in the User Settinþs in

the instrument cluster LCD display. The

options ýor the initial Forward Collision

Warninþ include the ýollowinþ:

• EARLY - When this condition is se‐

lected, the initial Forward
Collision Warninþ is activa‐
ted earlier than normal.
This settinþ maximizes
the amount oý distance
between the vehicle or
pedestrian ahead beýore
the initial warninþ occurs.

• NORMAL
-

When this condition is se‐
lected, the initial Forward
Collision Warninþ is activa‐
ted normally. This settinþ
allows ýor a nominal
amount oý distance be‐
tween the vehicle or pe‐
destrian ahead beýore the
initial warninþ occurs.

• LATE -

When this condition is se‐
lected, the initial Forward
Collision Warninþ is activa‐
ted later than normal.
This settinþ reduces the
amount oý distance be‐
tween the vehicle or pe‐

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