Kia Telluride (2020 year). Owner's manual — part 19

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ENGINE START/STOP button

Some electrical accessories are
operational.

If the ENGINE START/STOP button is
in the ACC position for more than 1
hour, the button is turned off auto-
matically to prevent battery dis-
charge.

ON

Press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake pedal.

The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not
leave the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge,
because the engine is not running.

START/RUN

To start the engine, press the brake
pedal and push the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the shift lever in
the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) posi-
tion. For your safety, start the
engine with the shift lever in the P
(Park) position.

NOTICE

If you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button without pressing the
brake pedal, the engine will not start
and the ENGINE START/STOP button
changes as follow:
OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC

WARNING

䳜 Never press the ENGINE START/

STOP button while the vehicle is in
motion. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.

䳜 Before leaving the driver's seat,

always make sure the shift lever
is engaged in P (Park), set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occur
if these precautions are not taken.

䳜 Never reach for the ENGINE

START/STOP button or any other
controls through the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in the area could
cause loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injury
or death.

䳜 Do not place any movable objects

around the driver's seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an
accident.

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ENGINE START/STOP button

Starting the engine

WARNING

䳜 Do not start the vehicle with the

accelerator pedal engaged. The
vehicle can move and lead to an
accident.

䳜 Wait until the engine rpm is nor-

mal. The vehicle may suddenly
move if the brake pedal is
released when the rpm is high.

Starting the engine

1. Make sure the smart key is

located inside the vehicle and
close the driver seat. The vehicle
may not start if it is not located
near the driver seat.

2. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

3. Make sure the shift lever in P

(Park).
䳜 Press the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine
when the shift lever is in the N
(Neutral) position.

4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP

button.
Make sure that the accelerator
pedal is not pressed.

5. Do not wait for the engine to

warm up while the vehicle
remains stationary. Start driving
at moderate engine speeds.
(Steep accelerating and deceler-
ating should be avoided.)

Starting the engine with smart key

At the time that the vehicle doors
are opened or when the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed the
vehicle will check for the smart key.

If the smart key is not in the vehicle,
the "

" indicator and a message

"Key is not in the vehicle" will appear
on the instrument cluster and LCD
window. And if all doors are closed,
the chime will sound for 5 seconds.
The indicator or warning will turn
off while the vehicle is moving.
Always have the smart key with
you.

WARNING

The engine will start, only when the
smart key is in the vehicle. Never
allow children or any person who is
unfamiliar with the vehicle touch the
ENGINE START/STOP button or
related parts. Pushing the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the smart
key is in the vehicle may result in
unintended engine activation and/or
unintended vehicle movement.

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CAUTION

If the engine stalls while the vehicle
is in motion, do not attempt to
move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position. If the traffic and road con-
ditions permit, you may put the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position
while the vehicle is still moving and
press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton in an attempt to restart the
engine.

NOTICE

䳜 If the battery is weak or the

smart key does not work cor-
rectly, you can start the engine by
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button with the smart key.
When you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button directly with
the smart key, the smart key
should contact the button at a
right angle.

䳜 When the stop lamp fuse is blown,

you cannot start the engine nor-
mally.
Replace the fuse with a new one.
If it is not possible, you can start
the engine by pressing the engine
start/ stop button for 10 seconds
while it is in the ACC position. The
engine can start without pressing
the brake pedal. But for your
safety always press the brake
pedal before starting the engine.

CAUTION

Do not press the ENGINE START/
STOP button for more than 10 sec-
onds except when the stop lamp
fuse is blown.

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Automatic transmission

Automatic transmission

The automatic transmission has 8
forward speeds and one reverse
speed.

Press the brake pedal and the

lock release button when shifting.

Press the lock release button

when shifting.

The shift lever can be shifted

freely.

The individual speeds are selected
automatically, depending on the
position of the shift lever.

NOTICE

The first few shifts on a new vehi-
cle, if the battery has been discon-
nected, may be somewhat abrupt.
This is a normal condition, and the
shifting sequence will adjust after
shifts are cycled a few times by the
TCM (Transmission Control Module)
or PCM (Powertrain Control Module).

For smooth operation, press the
brake pedal when shifting from N
(Neutral) to a forward or reverse
gear.

WARNING

Automatic transmission
䳜 Always check the surrounding

areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or
R (Reverse).

䳜 Before leaving the driver's seat,

always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then set
the parking brake fully and shut
the engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can
occur if these precautions are not
followed in the order identified.

䳜 Do not use the engine brake

(shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slippery
roads. The vehicle may slip caus-
ing an accident.

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Automatic transmission

CAUTION

䳜 To avoid damage to your trans-

mission, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-
ward gear position with the
brakes on.

䳜 When stopped on an incline, do

not hold the vehicle stationary
with engine power. Use the ser-
vice brake or the parking brake.

䳜 Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P

(Park) into D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine is
above idle speed.

Transmission ranges

The indicator in the instrument
cluster displays the shift lever posi-
tion when the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ON position.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park). This
position locks the transmission and
prevents the front wheels from
rotating.

WARNING

䳜 Shifting into P (Park) while the

vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and possibly damage the
transmission.

䳜 Do not use the P (Park) position in

place of the parking brake. Always
make sure the shift lever is
latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.

䳜 Never leave a child unattended in

a vehicle.

CAUTION

The transmission may be damaged
if you shift into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.

CAUTION

Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage the
transmission if you shift into R while
the vehicle is in motion, except as
explained in "Rocking the vehicle" in
this section.

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N (Neutral)

When in Neutral, wheels and trans-
mission are not engaged. The vehi-
cle will roll freely even on the
slightest incline unless the parking
brake or service brakes are applied.

WARNING

Do not drive with the shift lever in N
(Neutral).
The engine brake will not work and
lead to an accident.

CAUTION

Always park the vehicle in "P" (Park)
for safety and engage the parking
brake.

D (Drive)

This is the normal forward driving
position. The transmission will auto-
matically shift through a 8-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.

WARNING

Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into D (Drive).

Manual mode

Whether the vehicle is stationary or
in motion, Manual mode is selected
by pushing the shift lever from the
D (Drive) position into the manual
gate. To return to D (Drive) range
operation, push the shift lever back
into the main gate.

Manual mode manages the driving
dynamics by automatically adjusting
the steering effort, and the engine
and transmission control logic for
enhanced driver performance.

In Manual mode, moving the shift
lever backwards or forwards will
allow you to make gearshifts rap-
idly. In contrast to a manual trans-
mission, the Manual mode allows
gearshifts with the accelerator
pedal depressed.
䳜 Up (+): Push the lever forward

once to shift up one gear.

䳜 Down (-): Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one gear.

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Automatic transmission

NOTICE

䳜 In Manual mode, the driver must

execute upshifts in accordance
with road conditions, being careful
to keep the engine speed below
the red zone.

䳜 In Manual mode, only the 8 for-

ward gears can be selected. To
reverse or park the vehicle, move
the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
or P (Park) position as required.

䳜 In Manual mode, downshifts are

made automatically when the
vehicle slows down. When the
vehicle stops, 1st gear is auto-
matically selected.

䳜 In Manual mode, when the engine

rpm approaches the red zone,
shift points are varied to upshift
automatically.

䳜 To maintain the required levels of

vehicle performance and safety,
the system may not execute cer-
tain gearshifts when the shift
lever is operated.

䳜 When driving on a slippery road,

push the shift lever forward into
the + (up) position. This causes
the transmission to shift into the
2nd gear which is better for
smooth driving on a slippery road.
Push the shift lever to the -
(down) side to shift back to the
1st gear.

䳜 When Manual mode is activated:

- The engine rpm will tend to

remain raised over a certain
length of time even after
releasing the accelerator.

- Upshifts are delayed when

accelerating.

䳜 In Manual mode, the fuel effi-

ciency may decrease.

Shift lock system

For your safety, the Automatic
transmission has a shift lock system
which prevents shifting the trans-
mission from P (Park) into R
(Reverse) unless the brake pedal is
engaged.

Shifting the transmission from P
(Park) into R (Reverse)

To shift the transmission from P
(Park) into R (Reverse):
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or place the

ENGINE START/STOP button in
the ON position.

3. Move the shift lever.

If the brake pedal is repeatedly
engaged and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chat-
tering noise near the shift lever may
be heard. This is a normal condition.

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WARNING

Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into another
position to avoid inadvertent motion
of the vehicle which could injure per-
sons in or around the vehicle.

Overriding the shift lock

If the shift lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position into R
(Reverse) position with the brake
pedal engaged, continue engaging
the brake, then do the following:
1. Place the ENGINE START/STOP

button in the OFF position.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Carefully remove the cap cover-

ing the shift-lock release access
hole.

4. Insert a tool (e.g., flathead screw-

driver) into the access hole and
press down on the tool.

5. Move the shift lever.

6. Remove the tool from the shift-

lock override access hole then
install the cap.

7. Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer immedi-
ately.

ENGINE START/STOP button inter-
lock system

The ENGINE START/STOP button will
not change to the OFF position
unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.

Good driving practices
䳜 Never move the shift lever from P

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator
pedal engaged.

䳜 Never move the shift lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in
motion.

䳜 Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to
shift into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

䳜 Never take the vehicle out of gear

and coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always
leave the vehicle in gear when
moving.

䳜 Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and mal-
function. Instead, when you are
driving down a long hill, slow down
and shift to a lower gear. When
you do this, engine braking will
help slow down the vehicle.

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Automatic transmission

䳜 Slow down before shifting to a

lower gear. Otherwise, the lower
gear may not be engaged.

䳜 Always use the parking brake. Do

not depend on placing the trans-
mission in P (Park) to keep the
vehicle from moving.

WARNING

Exercise extreme caution when
driving on a slippery surface. Be
especially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change
in vehicle speed can cause the drive
wheels to lose traction and the vehi-
cle to go out of control.

䳜 Optimum vehicle performance

and economy is obtained by
smoothly pressing and releasing
the accelerator pedal.

WARNING

䳜 Always buckle-up! In a collision, an

unbelted occupant is significantly
more likely to be seriously injured
or killed than a properly belted
occupant.

䳜 Avoid high speeds when cornering

or turning.

䳜 Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

䳜 The risk of a rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.

䳜 Losing control often occurs if two

or more wheels drop off the road-
way and the driver oversteers to
reenter the roadway.

䳜 In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer
sharply. Instead, slow down
before pulling back into the travel
lanes.

䳜 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
vehicle. During the rocking operation
the vehicle may suddenly move for-
ward or backward as it becomes
unstuck, causing injury or damage
to nearby people or objects.

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) system

Moving up a steep grade from a
standing start

To move up a steep grade from a
standing start:
1. Press the brake pedal, release the

parking break, and shift the shift
lever to D (Drive).

2. Select the appropriate gear

depending on load weight and
steepness of the grade, and
release the parking brake.

3. Press the accelerator gradually

while releasing the service brakes.

When accelerating from a stop on a
steep hill, the vehicle may have a
tendency to roll backwards.

WARNING

When you start driving after the car
was stopped on a hill, even though
the shift lever is in D (Driving) posi-
tion, if you do not step on the accel-
erator pedal or brake pedal, the car
may roll backward, resulting in a
fatal accident.
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into D (Drive).

All Wheel Drive (AWD) system (if
equipped)

The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system
delivers engine power to front and
rear wheels for maximum traction.

AWD is useful when extra traction is
required, such as when driving slip-
pery, muddy, wet, or snow-covered
roads.

If the system determines there is a
need for four wheel drive, the
engine's driving power is distributed
to all four wheels automatically.

WARNING

If the AWD warning light ( ) stays
on the instrument cluster, your
vehicle may have a malfunction with
the AWD system. When the AWD
warning light ( ) illuminates, have
your vehicle checked by an autho-
rized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
䳜 Do not drive in conditions that

exceed the vehicle's intended
design such as challenging off-
road conditions.

䳜 Avoid high speeds when cornering

or turning.

䳜 Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

䳜 The risk of a rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.

䳜 Loss of control often occurs if two

or more wheels drop off the road-
way and the driver over steers to
reenter the roadway.

䳜 In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer
sharply. Instead, slow down
before pulling back into the travel
lanes.

AWD (AWD/TERRAIN MODE)

AWD helps the vehicle to maintain
its best driving performance by con-
trolling 4 wheels, engine, transmis-
sion and braking according to road
conditions such as snow, mud, sand,
etc.

Advantages of AWD

䳜 Enhance safety when driving

straight.

䳜 Improve performance when cor-

nering.

䳜 Ensure operability in tough driving

conditions such as snow, rain,
sand, etc..

Switching from/to TERRAIN MODE

You can switch from DRIVE MODE to
TERRAIN mode by pressing DRIVE/
TERRAIN mode button and then
select SNOW, MUD, or SAND mode
by turning TERRAIN MODE knob. If
you press the DRIVE/TERRAIN mode
button again, the vehicle will go back
to DRIVE MODE.

NOTICE

Even though you turned off the
vehicle in TERRAIN mode, DRIVE
mode will be set when you restart
the vehicle.

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) system

AWD transfer mode selection

* SNOW ↔ MUD ↔ SAND

CAUTION

Maintain COMFORT (AWD Auto)
mode when driving on roads in nor-
mal conditions. Driving in TERRAIN
mode on normal roads may damage
the AWD system and cause
mechanical vibration or noise.
When driving (especially when cor-
nering) under normal road condi-
tions in TERRAIN mode, a driver may
find minor mechanical vibration or
noise, which is extremely normal
phenomenon, not a malfunction.

When TERRAIN mode is released,
such noise or vibration will be
immediately gone. When you turn
off TERRAIN mode, it can lead to lit-
tle shocks but this is a normal phe-
nomenon that lasts until the
traction forces on the front and rear
wheels of the vehicle are released.

Transfer

mode

Selection

mode

Description

COMFORT

-

䳜 COMFORT is used when driving on roads in normal

conditions, roads in urban areas, and on highways.

䳜 All wheels are in operation when a vehicle travels at a

constant speed. Required tractions applying on front
and rear wheels vary depending on road driving con-
ditions and driving conditions, which will be automat-
ically controlled by the computing system.

䳜 When the cluster's COMFORT display mode is

selected, the cluster displays the status of how four
wheels' traction forces are distributed.

SNOW

SNOW mode is used to appropriately distribute the
vehicle's traction forces and prevent wheel slippage
when driving on snowy or slippery road.

MUD

MUD mode is used to ensure safe driving by appropri-
ately distributing the vehicle's traction forces when
driving on muddy, unpaved or rough roads.

SAND

SAND mode is used to ensure safe driving by appropri-
ately distributing the vehicle's traction forces when
driving on sandy, graveled or unpaved off-roads.

SNOW

MUD

SAND

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All Wheel Drive (AWD) system

For safe All Wheel Drive (AWD)
operation

WARNING

All Wheel Drive
The conditions of on-road or off-
road that demand All Wheel Drive
mean all functions of your vehicle
are exposed to extreme stress than
under normal road conditions. Slow
down and be ready for changes in
the composition and traction of the
surface under your tires. If you have
any doubt about the safety of the
conditions you are facing, stop and
consider the best way to proceed.

䳜 Do not try to drive in deep stand-

ing water or mud since such con-
ditions can stall your engine and
clog your exhaust pipes. Do not
drive down steep hills since it
requires extreme skill to maintain
control of the vehicle.

䳜 When you are driving up or down

hills drive as straight as possible.
Use extreme caution in going up
or down steep hills, since you may
flip your vehicle over depending
on the grade, terrain and water/
mud conditions.

WARNING

Hills
Driving across the contour of steep
hills can be extremely dangerous.
This danger can come from slight
changes in the wheel angle which
can destabilize the vehicle or, even if
the vehicle is maintaining stability
under power, it can lose that stabil-
ity if the vehicle stops its forward
motion. Your vehicle may roll over
without warning and without time
for you to correct a mistake that
could cause serious injury or death.

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䳜 You must learn how to corner in a

AWD vehicle. Do not rely on your
experience in conventional FWD
vehicles when cornering the vehi-
cle in AWD mode. For starters,
you must drive slower in AWD.

WARNING

All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Reduce speed when you turn cor-
ners. The center of gravity of AWD
vehicles is higher than that of con-
ventional FWD vehicles, making
them more likely to roll over when
you turn corners too fast.

WARNING

Steering wheel
Do not grab the inside of the steer-
ing wheel when you are driving on
unpaved roads. You may hurt your
arm by a sudden steering maneuver
or from steering wheel rebound due
to impact with objects on the
ground. You could lose control of the
steering wheel.

䳜 Always hold the steering wheel

firmly when you are driving on
unpaved roads.

䳜 Make sure all passengers are

wearing seat belts.

WARNING

Wind danger
If you are driving in heavy wind, the
vehicle's higher center of gravity
decreases your steering control
capacity and requires you to drive
more slowly.

WARNING

Driving through water
Drive slowly. If you are driving too
fast in water, the water can get into
the engine compartment and wet
the ignition system, causing your
vehicle to suddenly stop. If this hap-
pens and your vehicle is in a tilted
position, your vehicle may roll over.

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NOTICE

䳜 Do not drive in water if the level is

higher than the bottom of the
vehicle.

䳜 Check your brake condition once

you are out of mud or water.
Press the brake pedal several
times as you move slowly until
you feel normal braking forces
return.

䳜 Shorten your scheduled mainte-

nance interval if you drive in
offroad conditions such as sand,
mud or water (refer to "Mainte-
nance Under Severe Usage Condi-
tions - Non Turbo Models" on
page 7-12). Always wash your
vehicle thoroughly after off-road
use, especially cleaning the bot-
tom of the vehicle.

䳜 Since the driving torque is always

applied to the 4 wheels the per-
formance of the AWD vehicle is
greatly affected by the condition
of the tires. Be sure to equip the
vehicle with four tires of the same
size and type.

䳜 A full time All Wheel Drive vehicle

cannot be towed by an ordinary
tow truck. Make sure that the
vehicle is placed on a flat bed
truck for moving.

WARNING

All Wheel Drive (AWD) driving
䳜 Avoid high cornering speed.
䳜 Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

䳜 The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at high speed.

䳜 In a collision, an unbelted person is

significantly more likely to die
compared to a person wearing a
seat belt.

䳜 Loss of control often occurs if two

or more wheels drop off the road-
way and the driver over-steers to
re-enter the roadway. In the
event your vehicle leaves the
roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.

CAUTION

Mud or snow
If one of the front or rear wheels
begins to spin in mud, snow, etc. the
vehicle can sometimes be driven out
by engaging the accelerator pedal
further; however avoid running the
engine continuously at high rpm
because doing so could damage the
AWD system.

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Driving in sand or mud

䳜 Maintain slow and constant

speed. Operate the accelerator
pedal slowly to ensure safe driv-
ing (wheel-slip prevention).

䳜 Keep sufficient distance between

your vehicle and the vehicle in
front of you.

䳜 Reduce vehicle speed and always

check the road condition.

䳜 Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,

sudden brake applications, and
sharp turns to prevent getting
stuck.

䳜 When the vehicle is stuck in snow,

sand or mud, the tires may not
operate.

䳜 This is to protect the transmis-

sion and not a malfunction.

NOTICE

Moving the car forcibly to get out of
mud or sand can cause damage/
overheat of the engine or damage/
breakdown of the transaxle, differ-
ential or 4WD system as well as
damage to tires. If excessive wheel
slip occurs after entering a sandy/
muddy road, the vehicle may fall
into the sand/mud. When it hap-
pens, put a stone or a tree branch
under the tire, and then try to pull
out the car, or try to get it unstuck
by repeatedly moving forwards and
backwards.

Transmission overheated

䳜 When driving on muddy and sandy

roads under the severe condition,
the transmission could be over-
heated.

䳜 When the transmission is over-

heated, the safe protection mode
engages and the "Transmission
Hot! Park with engine on" warning
message will appear on the LCD
display with a chime.

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