KIA Sedona (2019 year). Instruction — part 22

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When operating

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

When the Electronic

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

• When moving out of the

mud or driving on a slip-
pery road, pressing the
accelerator pedal may not
cause the engine rpm
(revolutions per minute) to
increase.

ESC operation off

ESC OFF state

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

•

ESC off state 1

To cancel ESC operation, press the
ESC OFF button (ESC OFF

)

shortly (ESC OFF indicator light
(ESC OFF

) illuminates). At this

state, the engine control function
does not operate.

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■ Type A

■ Type B

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It means the traction control function
does not operate. Brake control func-
tion only operates.
If your vehicle is equipped with clus-
ter type B, C, a message also will
appear on the LCD display.

• ESC off state 2

To cancel ESC operation, press the
ESC OFF button (ESC OFF

) for

more than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indi-
cator light (ESC OFF

) illuminates

and ESC OFF warning chime will
sound.

At this state, the engine control func-
tion and brake control function do not
operate. It means the car stability
control function does not operate any
more.
If your vehicle is equipped with clus-
ter type B, C, a message also will
appear on the LCD display.

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■ Type A

■ Type B

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Indicator light

When ignition switch is turned to ON,
the indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if the ESC system is operat-
ing normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
ever ESC is operating or illuminates
when ESC fails to operate.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes
on when the ESC is turned off with
the button.

ESC OFF usage

When driving
• ESC should be turned on for daily

driving whenever possible.

• To turn ESC off while driving, press

the ESC OFF button while driving
on a flat road surface.

WARNING

- Operating

ESC

Never press the ESC OFF but-
ton while ESC is operating (ESC
indicator light blinks).
If ESC is turned off while ESC is
operating, the vehicle may slip
out of control.

■ ESC indicator light

■ ESC OFF indicator light

WARNING

- Electronic sta-

bility control

Drive carefully even though
your vehicle has Electronic
Stability Control. It can only
assist you in maintaining con-
trol under certain circum-
stances.

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NOTICE

• When operating the vehicle on a

dynamometer, ensure that the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated). If the ESC is left on,
it may prevent the vehicle speed
from increasing, and result in false
diagnosis.

• Turning the ESC off does not

affect ABS or brake system opera-
tion.

Vehicle stability management
(VSM) (if equipped)

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

VSM operation

When the VSM is in operation, ESC
indicator light (

) blinks.

When the vehicle stability manage-
ment is operating properly, you can
feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle
and/or abnormal steering responses
(EPS). This is only the effect of brake
and EPS control and indicates noth-
ing unusual.

The VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on bank road such as gra-

dient or incline

• Driving in reverse
• ESC OFF indicator light (

)

remains on the instrument cluster

• EPS indicator light remains on the

instrument cluster

WARNING

- Tire/

Wheel size

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

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VSM operation off

If you press the ESC OFF button to
turn off the ESC, the VSM will also
cancel and the ESC OFF indicator
light (

) illuminates.

To turn on the VSM, press the button
again. The ESC OFF indicator light
goes out.

Malfunction indicator

The VSM can be deactivated even if
you don’t cancel the VSM operation
by pressing the ESC OFF button. It
indicates that a malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the
Electric Power Steering system or
VSM system. If the ESC indicator
light (

) or EPS warning light

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

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NOTICE

• The VSM is designed to function

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

• The VSM is designed to function

above approximately 6 mph (10
km/h) when a vehicle is braking on
a split-mu road. The split-mu road
is made of surfaces which have dif-
ferent friction forces.

• The Vehicle Stability Management

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

• Your vehicle is designed to activate

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

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Hill-start assist control (HAC)

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

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.

WARNING

- Maintaining

Brake Pressure on Incline

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

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• 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.

• 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 FCA system is designed to
detect and monitor the vehicle ahead
or detect a pedestrian (if equipped)
in the roadway through radar signals
and camera recognition to warn the
driver that a collision is imminent,
and if necessary, apply emergency
braking.

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NOTICE

Take the following precautions when
using the forward collision-avoid-
ance assist (FCA):
• 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. FCA does not stop
the vehicle completely and does
not avoid collisions.

System setting and activation

System setting

The driver can activate the FCA by
placing the ignition switch to the ON
position and by selecting 'User
Settings', 'Driver Assistance', and
‘Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist’.
The FCA deactivates, when the driv-
er cancels the system setting.

FORWARD COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (FCA) (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING -

Forward

Collision-Avoidance assist
(FCA) Limitations

The FCA 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 FCA system.

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

monitor the FCA ON/OFF status on
the LCD display. Also, the warning
light illuminates when the
ESC(Electronic Stability Control) is
turned off (Traction & Stability control
disabled.). When the warning light
remains ON with the FCA activated,
have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

The driver can select the initial 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 earlier than
normal. This setting maxi-
mizes the amount of dis-
tance between the vehicle
or pedestrian ahead before
the initial warning occurs. If
the ‘EARLY’ condition feels
too sensitive, change it into
‘NORMAL’. When the vehi-
cle ahead suddenly stops,
the warning may seem to
activate later even if the
‘EARLY’

condition was

selected.

• NORMAL - When this condition is

selected, the initial
Forward Collision
Warning is activated nor-
mally. This setting allows
for a nominal amount of
distance between the
vehicle or pedestrian
ahead before the initial
warning 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. Select this condition
only when traffic is light,
and you are driving slowly.

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Prerequisite for activation

The FCA will activate when the FCA
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 FCA only works within a cer-
tain range of vehicle speeds)

- When the FCA recognizes a vehi-

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

• The FCA automatically activates

upon placing the ignition switch to
the ON position. The driver can
deactivate the FCA by canceling the
system setting on the LCD display.

• The FCA automatically deactivates

upon canceling the ESC. When the
ESC is cancelind, the FCA cannot
be activated on the LCD display.
The FCA warning light will illumi-
nate, but it does not indicate a mal-
function of the system.

• Set or cancel FCA with controlling

switches on steering wheel after
stopping the vehicle in the safe
place for your safety.

FCA warning message and
system control

The FCA produces warning mes-
sages and warning alarms in accor-
dance with the collision risk levels of
followings like vehicle’s sudden brak-
ing in front or lack of vehicle to vehicle
distance or collision to pedestrians.
Also, it controls the brakes in accor-
dance with the collision risk levels.

WARNING

Set or cancel FCA 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 FCA while your vehicle is
moving.

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Collision Warning (1st warning)

• The warning message appears on

the LCD display with the warning
alarms.

• The FCA controls the brakes within

certain limit to release shock from
the collision.

Emergency braking (2nd warning)

• The warning message appears on

the LCD display with the warning
alarms.

• The FCA controls the brakes with-

in certain limit to release shock
from the collision.
The FCA controls the maximum
brakes just before the collision.

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CAUTION

While other beeps such as the
seat belt warning sound are in
operation and override the FCA
alarming system, FCA beeps
may not occur.

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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 FCA 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 FCA 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. For the system to acti-
vate, do not attempt risky driving.

FCA front radar / camera sensor

In order for the FCA system to oper-
ate properly, always make sure the
sensor or sensor cover is clean and
free of dirt, snow, and debris. Dirt,
snow, or foreign substances on the
lens may adversely affect the sens-
ing performance of the sensor.

WARNING

Never rely solely on the FCA to
stop a collision the drive can It
is the driver's responsibility to
safely maneuver the vehicle
under all conditions.

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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 adverse-
ly affect the sensing performance.

• 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 arbitrarily apply
paint on the sensor cover.

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• Do not tint the window or install

stickers, accessories around the
inside mirror where the camera is
installed.

• Make sure the frontal camera

installation point does not get wet.

• Do not impact or arbitrarily

remove any radar/camera compo-
nents.

• Do not place reflective

objects(white paper or mirror etc.)
on the crash pad. The system may
activate unnecessarily due to
reflect of the sunlight.

• Excessive audio volume may dis-

turb the sound of the system warn
ing alarm.

Warning message and warning
light

When the sensor cover or the sensor
lens is smudged with the foreign sub-
stances, such as snow or rain, the
FCA operation may temporarily stop.
In this case, the warning message
appears to warn the driver.

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

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Remove any dirt, snow, or debris and
clean the radar sensor cover before
operating the FCA system.
The FCA may not properly operate in
an area (e.g. open terrain), where
any substances are not detected
after turning ON the engine.

System malfunction

• When the FCA is not working prop-

erly, the FCA 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,

have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

• The FCA warning message may

appear along with the illumination
of the ESC warning light.

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WARNING

The FCA 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 FCA system. Rather,
maintain a safe braking dis-
tance,

and,

if necessary,

depress the brake pedal to
lower the driving speed.

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• The FCA may unnecessarily pro-

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

• When there is a malfunction with

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

• The FCA operates only for the

vehicle / pedestrian in front, while
driving forward. It does not operate
for any animals or vehicles in the
opposite direction.

• The FCA can not recognize cross-

traffic or parked vehicles present-
ing a sideprofile.

• If the vehicle in front stops sudden-

ly, you may have less control of the
brake system.
Therefore, always keep safe dis-
tance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front of you.

• The FCA system may activate dur-

ing braking and the vehicle may
stop suddenly. And the load in the
vehicle may endanger passengers.
Therefore, always be mindful of the
load volume in the vehicle.

• The FCA system may not activate

if the driver applies the brake pedal
to avoid risk of collision.

• The FCA system does not operate

when the vehicle is in reverse. In
these cases, you must maintain a
safe braking distance, and if nec-
essary, depress the brake pedal to
reduce the driving speed in order
to maintain a safe dis tance.

• The regular braking function will

operate normally even if There is a
problem with the FCA brake control
system or other functions. In this
case, the braking control will not
operate in the risk of a collision.

• The FCA system may not activate

according to driving condition, traf-
fic on the road, weather, road con-
dition, etc.

• The FCA system may not activate

to all types of vehicles.

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Limitation of the system

The FCA is an assistant system for a
driver in a certain risky driving condi-
tion and it does not take every
responsibility for all risks from driving
condition.
The FCA monitors the driving situa-
tions through the radar and the cam-
era sensor. Thus, for a situation out
of the sensing range, the FCA may
not normally operate. The driver
should pay great caution in the fol-
lowing situations. The FCA operation
may be limited.

Recognizing vehicles

The sensor may be limited when:
- The radar or the camera is con-

taminated with foreign substances.

- It heavily rains or snows.
- There is interruption by electric

waves.

- There is severe irregular reflection

from the radar.

- The vehicle in front has a narrow

body. (i.e. motor cycle and bicycle)

- The driver’s view is unclear due to

the backlight, the reflected light, or
darkness.

- The camera cannot contain the full

image of the vehicle in front.

- The vehicle in front is a special

vehicle, such as a heavily-loaded
truck or a trailer.

- The outside brightness is greatly

changed, such as entering/exiting
the tunnel.

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

tion is limited.

- The driver's field of view is not well

illuminated (either too dark or too
much reflection or too much back-
light that obscures the field of view)

- There is severe irregular reflection

from the radar sensor

- The vehicle in front is driving errat-

ically

- The vehicle is driven near areas

containing metal substances such
as a construction zone, railroad,
etc.

- Backlight is reflected in the direc-

tion of the vehicle (including front
light from the vehicle ahead)

- Moisture on the windshield is not

completely removed or frozen.

- The weather is misty.
- 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 vehicle is on unpaved or

uneven rough surfaces, or roads
with sudden gradient changes.