KIA Sedona (2018 year). Instruction — part 24

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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.

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.

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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.

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 Autonomous Emergency
Braking (AEB) system is designed to
detect and monitor the vehicle ahead
or detect a pedestrian in the roadway
through radar signals and camera
recognition to warn the driver that a
collision is imminent, and if neces-
sary, apply emergency braking.

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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 is not a
collision avoidance system.

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 'AEB
(Autonomous Emergency Braking
System)'. The AEB deactivates, when
the driver deselects the system set-
ting.

AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) (IF EQUIPPED)

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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. If the warning light
remains ON when the AEB is acti-
vated, 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 Driver LCD display.
The options for the initial Forward
Collision Warning include the follow-
ing:

• SLOW

-

When this condition is

selected, the initial Forward
Collision Warning is activat-
ed slower than normal. This
setting reduces the amount
of distance between the
vehicle ahead before the
initial warning occurs.

• MEDIUM - 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 ahead before the
initial warning occurs.

• FAST

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When this condition is

selected, the initial Forward
Collision Warning is faster
than normal. This setting
maximizes the amount of
distance between the vehi-
cle ahead before the initial
warning occurs.

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Prerequisite for activation

The AEB system is on and ready
when AEB is selected on the LCD
display and when the following pre-
requisites are satisfied:
-

The ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) or TCS (Traction Control
System) is activated.

- Driving speed exceeds approxi-

mately 6 mph (10 km/h). (The AEB
is only activated within a certain
speed range.)

- The system detects a pedestrian or

a vehicle in front, which may collide
with your vehicle. (The AEB may
not be activated or may sound a
warning alarm in accordance with
the driving situation or vehicle con-
dition.)

• The AEB automatically activates

upon placing the ignition switch to
the ON position. The driver can
deactivate the AEB by canceling
the system setting on the LCD dis-
play.

• The AEB automatically deactivates

when canceling the ESC
(Electronic Stability Control). When
the ESC is canceled, the AEB can-
not be activated on the LCD dis-
play.

AEB Warning Message and
System Control

The AEB produces warning mes-
sages and warning alarms in accor-
dance with the collision risk levels,
such as abrupt stopping of the vehi-
cle in front, insufficient braking dis-
tance, or pedestrian detection. Also,
it controls the brakes in accordance
with the collision risk levels.

WARNING

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

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Forward Warning (1

st

warning)

This initial warning message
appears on the LCD display with a
warning chime.
The driver can select the initial warn-
ing activation time in the User
Settings in the Driver LCD display.
The options for the initial Forward
Collision Warning include SLOW,
MEDIUM, or FAST initial warning
time.

Collision Warning (2

nd

warning)

• This warning message appears on

the LCD display with a warning
chime.

• The AEB system limitedly controls

the brakes to preemptively mitigate
impact in a collision.

Emergency Braking
(3

rd

warning)

• This warning message appears on

the LCD display with a warning
alarm.

• The AEB system limitedly controls

the brakes to preemptively mitigate
impact in a collision.
- The brake control is maximized

just before a 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 depress-
es the brake pedal.

• The braking control is automatical-

ly deactivated, when the driver
sharply depresses the brake pedal,
or when the driver abruptly oper-
ates the steering wheel.

• The AEB braking control is auto-

matically canceled, when risk fac-
tors disappear.

The driver should always use
extreme caution while operating the
vehicle, whether or not there is a
warning message or alarm from the
AEB system.

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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.

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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AEB Front Radar Sensor

In order for the AEB system to oper-
ate properly, always make sure the
radar sensor lens 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 radar.

Warning message and warning
light

When the sensor lens cover is
blocked with dirt, snow, or debris, the
AEB system operation may stop tem-
porarily. If this occurs, a warning mes-
sage will appear on the LCD display.
Remove any dirt, snow, or debris and
clean the radar sensor lens cover
before operating the AEB system.
The AEB may not properly operate in
an area (e.g. open terrain), where
any substances are not detected
after turning ON the engine.

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NOTICE

• Do not apply foreign objects such

as a bumper sticker or a bumper
guard near the radar sensor.
Doing so may adversely affect the
sensing performance of the radar.

• Always keep the radar sensor and

lens cover clean and free of dirt
and debris.

• Use only a soft cloth to wash the

vehicle. Do not spray pressurized
water directly on the sensor or
sensor cover.

• Be careful not to apply unneces-

sary force on the radar sensor or
sensor cover. If the sensor is
forcibly moved out of proper
alignment, the AEB system may
not operate correctly. In this case,
a warning message may not be dis-
played. Have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.

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• If the front bumper becomes dam-

aged in the area around the radar
sensor, the AEB system may not
operate properly. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

• Use only genuine Kia parts to

repair or replace a damaged sen-
sor or sensor cover. Do not apply
paint to 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,

have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

• The AEB warning message may

appear along with the illumination
of the ESC warning light.

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• Warning light

• Warning message

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• The AEB may unnecessarily produce

warning messages and warning
alarms. Due to the sensing limitation,
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 operates only for the

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

Limitations of the System

The Autonomous Emergency Braking
(AEB) system is designed to monitor
the vehicle ahead or a pedestrian in
the roadway through radar signals and
camera recognition to warn the driver
that a collision is imminent, and if nec-
essary, apply emergency braking.
In certain situations, the radar sen-
sor or the camera may not be able to
detect the vehicle or pedestrian
ahead. In these cases, the AEB sys-
tem may not operate normally. The
driver must pay careful attention in
the following situations where the
AEB operation may be limited.

WARNING

• The AEB is only a supplemen-

tal system for the driver’s con-
venience. The driver still main-
tains responsibility to control
the vehicle. Do not solely
depend on the AEB system.
Rather, maintain a safe braking
distance, and, if necessary,
depress the brake pedal to
lower the driving speed.

• The AEB cannot recognize

cross-traffic or parked vehi-
cles presenting a side-profile.
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 distance.

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• The brake control may be

insufficient, possibly causing
a collision, if a vehicle in front
abruptly stops. Always pay
extreme caution.

• Occupants may get injured, if

the vehicle abruptly stops by
the activated AEB system. Pay
extreme caution.

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Detecting vehicles

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

blocked with a foreign object or
debris.

- Inclement weather such as heavy

rain or snow obscures the field of
view of the radar sensor or cam-
era.

- There is interference by electro-

magnetic waves.

- There is severe irregular reflection

from the radar sensor.

- The vehicle in front is too small to

be detected by the camera recog-
nition system (for example a motor-
cycle or a bicycle, etc.).

- The vehicle in front is an oversize

vehicle or trailer that is too big to
be detected by the camera recog-
nition system (for example a tractor
trailer, etc.).

- 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).

- The vehicle in front does not have

their rear lights properly turned
ON.

- The outside brightness changes

suddenly, for example when enter-
ing or exiting a tunnel.

- The vehicle in front is driving errat-

ically.

- The vehicle drives through a con-

struction area, on an unpaved
road, or above metal materials,
such as a railway.

- The vehicle drives inside a build-

ing, such as a basement parking
lot.

- Driving on a curve
The performance of the AEB system
may be limited when driving on a
curved road.
In certain instances on a curved
road, the AEB system may activate
prematurely.
Also, in certain instances the front
radar sensor or camera recognition
system may not detect the vehicle
traveling on a curved road.
In these cases, the driver must main-
tain a safe braking distance, and if
necessary, depress the brake pedal
to reduce your driving speed in order
to maintain a safe distance.

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- Driving on a slope
The performance of the AEB
decreases while driving upward or
downward on a slope, not recogniz-
ing the vehicle in front in the same
lane. It may unnecessarily produce
the warning message and the warn-
ing alarm, or it may not produce the
warning message 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 to reduce your driving
speed in order to maintain distance.

- Changing lanes
When a vehicle changes lanes in
front of you, the AEB system may not
immediately detect the vehicle, espe-
cially if the vehicle changes lanes
abruptly. In this case, you must main-
tain a safe braking distance, and if
necessary, depress the brake pedal
to reduce your driving speed in order
to maintain a safe distance.

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When driving in stop-and-go traffic,
and a stopped vehicle in front of you
merges out of the lane, the AEB sys-
tem may not immediately detect the
new vehicle that is now in front of
you. In this case, you must maintain
a safe braking distance, and if nec-
essary, depress the brake pedal to
reduce your driving speed in order to
maintain a safe distance.

- Detecting the vehicle in front of you
If the vehicle in front of you has cargo
that extends rearward from the cab,
or when the vehicle in front of you
has higher ground clearance, addi-
tional special attention is required.
The AEB system may not be able to
detect the cargo extending from the
vehicle. In these instances, you must
maintain a safe braking distance
from the rearmost object, and if nec-
essary, depress the brake pedal to
reduce your driving speed in order to
maintain distance.

Detecting pedestrians

The sensor may be limited when:
- The pedestrian is not fully detected

by the camera recognition system,
for example, if the pedestrian is
leaning over or is not fully walking
upright.

- The pedestrian is moving very

quickly or appears abruptly in the
camera detection area.
The pedestrian is wearing clothing
that easily blends into the back-
ground, making it difficult to be
detected by the camera recogni-
tion system.

- The outside lighting is too bright

(e.g. when driving in bright sunlight
or in sun glare) or too dark (e.g.
when driving on a dark rural road
at night).

- It is difficult to detect and distin-

guish the pedestrian from other
objects in the surroundings, for
example, when there is a group of
pedestrians or a large crowd.

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NOTICE

In some instances, the AEB system
may be cancelled when subjected to
electromagnetic interference.

This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-

ful interference, and

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.

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.

WARNING

- Testing the

AEB

The AEB does not operate in
certain situations.

Never test-

operate the AEB against a per-
son or an object as such action
may cause a severe injury or
even death.

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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.

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).

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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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