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Driving your vehicle for Your Kia Ceed SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

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Driving your vehicle  
Before driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4  
Active eco system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32  
• Active ECO operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32  
• Limitation of Active ECO operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32  
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33  
• Power brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33  
• Parking brake - Hand type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35  
• Electric parking brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37  
• Emergency braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41  
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41  
• Electronic stability control (ESC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44  
• Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47  
• Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48  
• Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48  
• Good braking practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49  
Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51  
Speed limit control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56  
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . . 5-59  
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62  
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64  
• Hazardous driving conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64  
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64  
• Smooth cornering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65  
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65  
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65  
• Driving in flooded areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66  
• Before entering vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4  
• Necessary inspections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4  
• Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4  
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5  
• Illuminated ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5  
• Ignition switch position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6  
• Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7  
Engine START/STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9  
• Illuminated engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9  
• Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9  
• Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12  
ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15  
• Auto stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15  
• Auto start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17  
• Condition of ISG system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18  
• ISG system deactivation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18  
• ISG system malfunction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19  
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20  
• Manual transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20  
• Good driving practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22  
Automatic transaxle/Double clutch transmission. . 5-23  
• Automatic transaxle/Double clutch transmission  
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operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23  
• Good driving practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30  
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• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66  
• Highway driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66  
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67  
• Snowy or Icy conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67  
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-67  
• Tire chains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68  
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71  
• Hitches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72  
• Safety chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72  
• Trailer brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73  
• Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73  
• Maintenance when trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76  
• If you do decide to pull a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77  
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Vehicle weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80  
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Driving your vehicle  
WARNING - ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!  
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the win-  
dows immediately.  
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.  
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxia-  
tion.  
• Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.  
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear  
a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, we rec-  
ommend that the system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.  
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.  
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your  
garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the vehicle out.  
• Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.  
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open area  
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.  
If you must drive with the tailgate/trunk open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:  
1. Close all windows.  
2. Open side vents.  
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.  
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield are  
kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.  
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Driving your vehicle  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Before entering vehicle  
Necessary inspections  
Before starting  
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-  
ror(s), and outside lights are clean.  
• Check the condition of the tires.  
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine  
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid  
should be checked on a regular basis,  
with the exact interval depending on the  
fluid. Further details are provided in  
chapter 7, “Maintenance”.  
• Close and lock all doors.  
• Position the seat so that all controls are  
easily reached.  
• Check under the vehicle for any sign of  
leaks.  
• Adjust the inside and outside rearview  
mirrors.  
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind  
you if you intend to back up.  
• Be sure that all lights work.  
• Check all gauges.  
WARNING  
• Check the operation of warning lights  
when the ignition switch is turned to  
the ON position.  
Driving while distracted can result  
in a loss of vehicle control, that  
may lead to an accident, severe  
personal injury, and death. The dri-  
ver’s primary responsibility is in  
the safe and legal operation of a  
vehicle, and use of any handheld  
devices, other equipment, or vehi-  
cle systems which take the driver’s  
eyes, attention and focus away  
from the safe operation of a vehicle  
or which are not permissible by law  
should never be used during oper-  
ation of the vehicle.  
• Release the parking brake and make  
sure the brake warning light goes out.  
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-  
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.  
WARNING  
All passengers must be properly  
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-  
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in chapter  
3 for more information on their  
proper use.  
WARNING  
Always check the surrounding areas  
near your vehicle for people, espe-  
cially children, before putting a vehi-  
cle into “D (Drive)” or “R (Reverse)”.  
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Driving your vehicle  
KEY POSITIONS  
WARNING - Driving under  
the influence of alcohol or  
drugs  
WARNING  
ON  
• When you intend to park or stop  
the vehicle with the engine on, be  
careful not to depress the accel-  
erator pedal for a long period of  
time. It may overheat the engine  
or exhaust system and cause fire.  
ACC  
Drinking and driving is dangerous.  
Drunk driving is the number one  
contributor to the highway death  
toll each year. Even a small amount  
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,  
START  
LOCK  
• When you make a sudden stop or  
turn the steering wheel rapidly,  
loose objects may drop on the  
floor and it could interfere with  
the operation of the foot pedals,  
possibly causing an accident.  
Keep all things in the vehicle  
safely stored.  
perceptions  
and  
judgement.  
Driving while under the influence of  
drugs is as dangerous or more dan-  
gerous than driving drunk.  
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You are much more likely to have a  
serious accident if you drink or  
take drugs and drive.  
Illuminated ignition switch  
Whenever a front door is opened, the  
ignition switch will be illuminated for your  
convenience, provided the ignition switch  
is not in the ON position. The light will go  
off immediately when the ignition switch  
is turned on or go off after about 30 sec-  
onds when the door is closed.  
• If you do not focus on driving, it  
may cause an accident. Be care-  
ful when operating what may dis-  
turb driving such as audio or  
heater. It is the responsibility of  
the driver to always drive safely.  
If you are drinking or taking drugs,  
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-  
er who has been drinking or taking  
drugs. Choose a designated driver  
or call a cab.  
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Driving your vehicle  
ON  
Ignition switch position  
LOCK  
WARNING - Ignition key  
The warning lights can be checked  
before the engine is started. This is the  
normal running position after the engine  
is started.  
• Never turn the ignition switch to  
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is  
moving.This would result in loss of  
directional control and braking  
function, which could cause an  
accident.  
The steering wheel locks to protect  
against theft. The ignition key can be  
removed only in the LOCK position.  
When turning the ignition switch to the  
LOCK position, push the key inward at  
the ACC position and turn the key toward  
the LOCK position.  
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the  
engine is not running to prevent battery  
discharge.  
• The anti-theft steering column lock  
(if equipped) is not a substitute for  
the parking brake. Before leaving  
the driver’s seat, always make sure  
the shift lever is engaged in 1st gear  
for the manual transaxle or P (Park)  
for the automatic transaxle, set the  
parking brake fully and shut the  
engine off. Unexpected and sud-  
den vehicle movement may occur if  
these precautions are not taken.  
START  
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-  
tion to start the engine. The engine will  
crank until you release the key; then it  
returns to the ON position. The brake  
warning lamp can be checked in this  
position.  
ACC (Accessory)  
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-  
trical accessories are operative.  
✽
NOTICE  
If difficulty is experienced turning the  
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn  
the key while turning the steering wheel  
right and left to release the tension.  
• Never reach for the ignition switch,  
or any other controls through the  
steering wheel while the vehicle is  
in motion. The presence of your  
hand or arm in this area could  
cause a loss of vehicle control, an  
accident and serious bodily injury  
or death.  
• 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 acci-  
dent.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Starting the gasoline engine  
1.Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
Starting the engine  
CAUTION  
If the engine stalls while you are in  
motion, do not attempt to move the  
shift lever to the P (Park) position. If  
traffic and road conditions permit,  
you may put the shift lever in the N  
(Neutral) position while the vehicle  
is still moving and turn the ignition  
switch to the START position in an  
attempt to restart the engine.  
WARNING  
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the  
clutch pedal fully and shift the  
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch  
pedal and brake pedal depressed  
while turning the ignition switch to the  
start position.  
Always wear appropriate shoes  
when operating your vehicle.  
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski  
boots,etc.) may interfere with your  
ability to use the brake and acceler-  
ator pedal, and clutch (if equipped).  
Automatic Transaxle/DCT* - Place  
the transaxle shift lever in P (Park).  
Depress the brake pedal fully.  
✽
NOTICE - Kick down mecha-  
nism  
You can also start the engine when  
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)  
position.  
If your vehicle is equipped with a kick  
down mechanism in the accelerator  
pedal, it prevents you from driving at  
full throttle unintentionally by making  
the driver require increased effort to  
depress the accelerator pedal. However,  
if you depress the pedal more than  
approximately 80%, the vehicle can be  
at full throttle and the accelerator pedal  
will be easier to depress. This is not a  
malfunction but a normal condition.  
CAUTION  
Do not engage the starter for more  
than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls  
or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds  
before re-engaging the starter.  
Improper use of the starter may dam-  
age it.  
* DCT: Double clutch transmission  
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and  
hold it there until the engine starts (a  
maximum of 10 seconds), then  
release the key.  
It should be started without depressing  
the accelerator pedal.  
4. Do not wait for the engine to warm up  
while the vehicle remains stationary.  
Start driving at moderate engine  
speeds. (Steep accelerating and  
decelerating should be avoided.)  
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Driving your vehicle  
Starting and stopping the engine for tur-  
bocharger intercooler  
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine  
immediately after starting.  
Starting the diesel engine  
Glow indicator light  
To start the diesel engine when the  
engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated  
before starting the engine and then have  
to be warmed up before starting to drive.  
If the engine is cold, idle for several  
seconds before sufficient lubrication is  
ensured in the turbocharger unit.  
1. Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
2. After high speed or extended driving,  
requiring a heavy engine load, run the  
engine on idle condition about 1  
minute before turning it off.  
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the  
clutch pedal fully and shift the  
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch  
pedal and brake pedal depressed  
while turning the ignition switch to the  
start position.  
This idle time will allow the tur-  
bocharger to cool prior to shutting the  
engine off.  
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3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-  
tion to pre-heat the engine. Then the  
glow indicator light will illuminate.  
Automatic Transaxle - Place the  
transaxle shift lever in P(park).  
Depress the brake pedal fully.  
CAUTION  
4. If the glow indicator light goes out, turn  
the ignition switch to the START posi-  
tion and hold it there until the engine  
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),  
then release the key.  
Do not turn off the engine immedi-  
ately after it has been subjected to  
a heavy load. Doing so may cause  
severe damage to the engine or  
turbo charger unit.  
You can also start the engine when the  
shift lever is in the N(neutral) position.  
✽
NOTICE  
If the engine does not start within 10  
seconds after the preheating is complet-  
ed, turn the ignition key once more to  
the LOCK position for 10 seconds, and  
then to the ON position, in order to pre-  
heat again.  
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Driving your vehicle  
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)  
Vehicles equipped with anti-theft steering  
column lock  
Engine start/stop button position  
OFF  
The steering wheel locks when the  
engine start/stop button is in the OFF  
position to protect you against theft.  
It locks when the door is opened.  
White  
If the steering wheel is not locked prop-  
erly when you open the driver's door, the  
warning chime will sound. Try locking the  
steering wheel again. If the problem is  
not solved, we recommend that the sys-  
tem be checked by an authorized Kia  
dealer.  
With manual transaxle  
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi-  
tion) or vehicle power (ON position), stop  
the vehicle then press the engine  
start/stop button.  
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Illuminated engine start/stop but-  
ton  
In addition, if the engine start/stop button  
is in the OFF position after the driver's  
door is opened, the steering wheel will  
not lock and the warning chime will  
sound. In such a situation, close the door.  
Then the steering wheel will lock and the  
warning chime will stop.  
With automatic transaxle/DCT*  
Whenever the front door is opened, the  
engine start/stop button will illuminate for  
your convenience. The light will go off  
after about 30 seconds when the door is  
closed. It will also go off immediately  
when the theft-alarm system is armed.  
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi-  
tion) or vehicle power (ON position),  
press the engine start/stop button with  
the shift lever in the P (Park) position.  
When you press the engine start/stop  
button without the shift lever in the P  
(Park) position, the engine start/stop but-  
ton will not change to the OFF position  
but to the ACC position.  
✽
NOTICE  
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock  
properly, the engine start/stop button  
will not work. Press the engine  
start/stop button while turning the  
steering wheel right and left to release  
the tension.  
* DCT: Double clutch transmission  
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Driving your vehicle  
ACC(Accessory)  
ON  
CAUTION  
You are able to turn off the engine  
(START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON),  
only when the vehicle is not in  
motion. In an emergency situation  
while the vehicle is in motion, you are  
able to turn the engine off and to the  
ACC position by pressing the engine  
start/stop button for more than 2 sec-  
onds or 3 times successively within 3  
seconds. If the vehicle is still moving,  
you can restart the engine without  
depressing the brake pedal by press-  
ing the engine start/stop button with  
the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-  
tion.  
Orange  
Blue  
With manual transaxle  
With manual transaxle  
Press the engine start/stop button when  
the button is in the OFF position without  
depressing the clutch pedal.  
Press the engine start/stop button when  
the button is in the ACC position without  
depressing the clutch pedal.  
With automatic transaxle/DCT  
With automatic transaxle/DCT  
Press the engine start/stop button while it  
is in the OFF position without depressing  
the brake pedal.  
Press the engine start/stop button while it  
is in the ACC position without depressing  
the brake pedal.  
The steering wheel unlocks (if equipped  
with anti-theft steering column lock) and  
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 automatically to pre-  
vent battery discharge.  
The warning lights can be checked  
before the engine is started. Do not leave  
the engine start/stop button in the ON  
position for a long time. The battery may  
discharge, because the engine is not  
running.  
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Driving your vehicle  
START/RUN  
✽
NOTICE  
(Continued)  
If you leave the engine start/stop button  
in the ACC or ON position for a long  
time, the battery will discharge.  
• Never reach for the engine start/  
stop button or any other controls  
through the steering wheel while  
the vehicle is in motion.The pres-  
ence of your hand or arm in the  
area could cause loss of vehicle  
control, an accident and serious  
bodily injury or death.  
Not illuminated  
WARNING  
With manual transaxle  
• 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.  
To start the engine, depress the clutch  
pedal and brake pedal, then press the  
engine start/stop button with the shift  
lever in the N (Neutral) position.  
• 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.  
With automatic transaxle/DCT  
• The anti-theft steering column  
lock (if equipped) is not a substi-  
tute for the parking brake. Before  
leaving the driver's seat, always  
make sure the shift lever is  
engaged in P (Park), set the park-  
ing brake fully and shut the  
engine off. Unexpected and sud-  
den vehicle movement may occur  
if these precautions are not  
taken.  
To start the engine, depress the brake  
pedal and press the engine start/stop  
button with the shift lever in the P (Park)  
or the N (Neutral) position. For your safe-  
ty, start the engine with the shift lever in  
the P (Park) position.  
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NOTICE  
If you press the engine start/stop button  
without depressing the clutch pedal for  
manual transaxle vehicles or without  
depressing the brake pedal for automat-  
ic transaxle vehicles, the engine will not  
start and the engine start/stop button  
changes as follow:  
(Continued)  
OFF ➔ACC ➔ ON ➔➔ OFF or ACC  
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Driving your vehicle  
Starting the gasoline engine  
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside  
the vehicle.  
Starting the diesel engine  
Starting the engine  
WARNING  
• Always wear appropriate shoes  
when operating your vehicle.  
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski  
boots,etc.) may interfere with  
your ability to use the brake and  
accelerator pedal.  
To start the diesel engine when the  
engine is cold, it has to be pre-heated  
before starting the engine and then have  
to be warmed up before starting to drive.  
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly  
applied.  
1. Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
3. Manual Transaxle - Depress the  
clutch pedal fully and shift the  
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch  
pedal and brake pedal depressed  
while starting the engine.  
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the  
clutch pedal fully and shift the  
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch  
pedal and brake pedal depressed  
while pressing the engine start/stop  
button to the START position.  
• Do not start the vehicle with the  
accelerator pedal depressed. The  
vehicle can move and lead to an  
accident.  
Automatic transaxle/DCT* - Place the  
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).  
Depress the brake pedal fully.  
Automatic Transaxle - Place the  
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).  
Depress the brake pedal fully.  
You can also start the engine when  
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)  
position.  
• Wait until the engine rpm is normal.  
The vehicle may suddenly move if  
the brake padel is released when  
the rpm is high.  
You can also start the engine when the  
shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position.  
* DCT: Double clutch transmission  
4. Press the engine start/stop button.  
It should be started without depressing  
the accelerator.  
✽
NOTICE - Kick down mecha-  
nism (if equipped)  
If your vehicle is equipped with a kick  
down mechanism in the accelerator  
pedal, it prevents you from driving at  
full throttle unintentionally by making  
the driver require increased effort to  
depress the accelerator pedal. However,  
if you depress the pedal more than  
approximately 80%, the vehicle can be  
at full throttle and the accelerator pedal  
will be easier to depress. This is not a  
malfunction but a normal condition.  
5. Do not wait for the engine to warm up  
while the vehicle remains stationary.  
Start driving at moderate engine  
speeds. (Steep accelerating and decel-  
erating should be avoided.)  
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Starting and stopping the engine for tur-  
bocharger intercooler  
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine  
immediately after starting.  
• Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,  
if it is far away from you, the engine  
may not start.  
Glow indicator light  
• When the engine start/stop button is in  
the ACC position or above, if any door is  
opened, the system checks for the  
smart key. If the smart key is not in the  
vehicle, a message “Key not in vehicle”  
will appear on the LCD display. 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.  
If the engine is cold, idle for several  
seconds before sufficient lubrication is  
ensured in the turbocharger unit.  
2. After high speed or extended driving,  
requiring a heavy engine load, idle the  
engine about 1 minute before turning it  
off.  
This idle time will allow the tur-  
bocharger to cool prior to shutting the  
engine off.  
W-60  
3. Press the engine start/stop button  
while depressing the brake pedal.  
WARNING  
The engine will start, only when the  
smart key is in the vehicle.  
4. Continue depressing the brake pedal  
until the illuminated glow indicator  
goes off. (approximately 5 seconds)  
CAUTION  
Do not turn the engine off immedi-  
ately after it has been subjected to  
a heavy load. Doing so may cause  
severe damage to the engine or tur-  
bocharger unit.  
Never allow children or any person  
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle  
touch the engine start/stop button  
or related parts.  
5. The engine starts running when the  
glow indicator goes off.  
✽
NOTICE  
If the engine start/stop button is pressed  
once more while the engine is pre-heat-  
ing, the engine may start.  
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(Continued)  
CAUTION  
• When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you  
cannot start the engine normally.  
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 depressing the brake  
pedal. But for your safety always  
depress the brake pedal before start-  
ing the engine.  
If the engine stalls while the vehicle  
is in motion, do not attempt to move  
the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-  
tion. If the traffic and road condi-  
tions permit, you may put the shift  
lever in the N (Neutral) position  
while the vehicle is still moving and  
press the engine start/stop button  
in an attempt to restart the engine.  
OJD052002  
✽
NOTICE  
CAUTION  
• If the battery is weak or the smart key  
does not work correctly, you can start  
the engine by pressing the engine  
start/stop button with the smart key.  
The side with the lock button should  
be contacted directly.  
Do not press the engine start/stop  
button for more than 10 seconds  
except when the stop lamp fuse is  
blown.  
If you press the smart key directly to  
the engine start/stop button, the engine  
start/stop button and the smart key  
right angle to the direction  
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ISG (IDLE STOP AND GO) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
Your vehicle may be equipped with the  
ISG system, which reduces fuel con-  
sumption by automatically shutting down  
the engine, when the vehicle is at a  
standstill. (For example : red light, stop  
sign and traffic jam)  
The engine will stop and the green AUTO  
STOP( ) indicator on the instrument  
cluster will illuminate.  
The engine starts automatically as soon  
as the starting conditions are met.  
The ISG system is ON whenever the  
engine is running.  
✽
NOTICE  
When the engine automatically starts by  
the ISG system, some warning lights  
OJD052026  
Auto stop  
To stop the engine in idle stop mode  
1. Decrease the vehicle speed to less  
than 5 km/h (3 mph).  
(ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking  
brake warning light) may turn on for a  
few seconds.  
This happens because of low battery  
voltage. It does not mean the system has  
malfunctioned.  
2. Shift into N (Neutral) position.  
3. Release the clutch pedal.  
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■ Normal vision  
■ Normal vision  
■ Supervision  
■ Supervision  
OJD052036/OJD052049  
OJD052003  
OJD052040/OJD052053  
Also, a message "Auto Stop" will appear  
on the LCD display.  
(Continued)  
✽
NOTICE  
• A message "Auto Start Deactivated  
Start Manually" will appear on the  
LCD display.  
If you unfasten the seatbelt or open the  
driver's door (or engine hood) in auto  
stop mode, the following will happen:  
• The ISG system will deactivate (the  
light on the ISG OFF button will illu-  
minate).  
✽
NOTICE  
You must reach a speed of at least 10  
km/h (6 mph) since last idle stop.  
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■ Normal vision  
■ Supervision  
■ Normal vision  
The engine will also restart automati-  
cally without the driver’s any actions  
if the following occurs:  
■ Supervision  
- The fan speed of manual climate con-  
trol system is set above the 3rd position  
when the air conditioning is on.  
- The fan speed of automatic climate  
control system is set above the 6th  
position when the air conditioning is on.  
- When a certain amount of time has  
passed with the climate control system  
on.  
OJD052041/OJD052054  
OJD052037/OJD052050  
- When the defroster is on.  
- The brake vaccum pressure is low.  
- The battery charging status is low.  
Auto Start  
The green AUTO STOP (  
) indicator  
on the instrument cluster will blink for 5  
seconds and a message “Auto Start” will  
appear on the LCD display.  
To restart the engine from idle stop  
mode  
- The vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h  
(3 mph).  
• Press the clutch pedal when the shift  
lever is in the N (Neutral) position.  
• A message "Press Clutch Pedal for Auto  
Start" will appear on the LCD display.  
• The engine will start and the green  
AUTO STOP ( ) indicator on the  
instrument cluster will go out.  
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Condition of ISG system opera-  
tion  
The ISG system will operate under  
the following condition:  
- The driver’s seat belt is fastened.  
- The driver’s door and engine hood are  
closed.  
- The brake vaccum pressure is ade-  
quate.  
- The battery is sufficiently charged.  
- The outside temperature is between  
-2°C to 35°C (28.4°F to 95°F).  
■ Normal vision  
■ Supervision  
■ Normal vision  
■ Supervision  
- The engine coolant temperature is not  
too low.  
OJD052003/OJD052039/OJD052052  
OJD052003/OJD052038/OJD052051  
ISG system deactivation  
✽
NOTICE  
• If the ISG system does not meet the  
operation condition, the ISG system is  
deactivated. The light on the ISG OFF  
button will illuminate and a message  
“Auto Stop Deactivated” will appear  
on the LCD display.  
• If the light or notice comes on contin-  
uously, please check the operation  
condition.  
• If you wish to deactivate the ISG sys-  
tem, press the ISG OFF button. The  
light on the ISG OFF button will illumi-  
nate and a message “Auto Stop OFF”  
will appear on the LCD display.  
• If you press the ISG OFF button again,  
the system will be activated and the  
light on the ISG OFF button will turn off.  
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✽
NOTICE  
WARNING  
• If the ISG OFF button light is not  
turned off by pressing the ISG OFF but-  
ton again or if the ISG system continu-  
ously does not work correctly, we rec-  
ommend that you contact an authorized  
Kia dealer as soon as possible.  
• When the ISG OFF button light comes  
on, it may stop illuminating after driv-  
ing your vehicle at approximately 80  
km/h for a maximum of two hours and  
setting the fan speed control knob  
below the 2nd position. If the ISG OFF  
button light continues to be illuminat-  
ed in spite of the procedure, we recom-  
mend that you contact an authorized  
Kia dealer as soon as possible.  
When the engine is in Idle Stop  
mode, it's possible to restart the  
engine without the driver taking  
any action.  
Before leaving the car or doing any-  
thing in the engine room area, stop  
the engine by turning the ignition  
switch to the LOCK/OFF position or  
removing the ignition key.  
OJD052003  
ISG system malfunction  
The system may not operate when:  
The ISG related sensors or system error  
occurs.  
The following will happen:  
• The yellow AUTO STOP (  
) indica-  
tor on the instrument cluster will stay  
on after blinking for 5 seconds.  
• The light on the ISG OFF button will  
illuminate.  
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MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)  
Manual transaxle operation  
■ Type A  
CAUTION  
• The manual transaxle has 6 forward  
gears.  
• When downshifting from 5 (Fifth)  
gear to 4 (Fourth) gear, caution  
should be taken not to inadvertent-  
ly move the shift lever sideways in  
such a manner that second gear is  
engaged. Such a drastic downshift  
may cause the engine speed to  
increase to the point that the  
tachometer will enter the red-zone.  
Such over-revving of the engine  
may possibly cause engine and  
transaxle damage.  
This shift pattern is imprinted on the  
shift knob. The transaxle is fully syn-  
chronized in all forward gears so shift-  
ing to either a higher or a lower gear is  
easily accomplished.  
• Depress the clutch pedal down fully  
while shifting, then release it slowly.  
If your vehicle is equipped with an igni-  
tion lock switch, the engine will not  
start when starting the engine without  
depressing the clutch pedal.  
The shift lever can be moved without  
pushing the button (1).  
The button (1) must be pushed while  
moving the shift lever.  
OJD052004  
• Do not downshift more than 2  
gears or downshift the gear when  
the engine is running at high  
speed (5,000 RPM or higher). Such  
a downshifting may damage the  
engine, clutch and the transaxle.  
• The shift lever must return to the neutral  
position before shifting into R (Reverse).  
The button located immediately below  
the shift knob must be pushed upward  
(Type A) or the ring located below the  
shift knob must be pulled upward (Type  
B). while moving the shift lever to the R  
(Reverse) position.  
■ Type B  
• When shifting between 5th and  
6th gear, you should always push  
the gear level all the way to the  
right. You could otherwise shift  
unintentionally into 3rd or 4th  
gear and damage the transaxle.  
• Make sure the vehicle is completely  
stopped before shifting into  
(Reverse).  
R
Never operate the engine with the  
tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.  
The shift lever can be moved without  
pulling the ring (1).  
The ring (1) must be pulled while  
moving the shift lever.  
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• During cold weather, shifting may be  
difficult until the transaxle lubricant has  
warmed up. This is normal and not  
harmful to the transaxle.  
Using the clutch  
WARNING  
The clutch pedal should be depressed all  
the way to the floor before shifting, then  
released slowly. The clutch pedal should  
always be fully released while driving. Do  
not rest your foot on the clutch pedal  
while driving. This can cause unneces-  
sary wear. Do not partially engage the  
clutch to hold the vehicle on an incline.  
This causes unnecessary wear. Use the  
foot brake or parking brake to hold the  
vehicle on an incline. Do not operate the  
clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly.  
• Before leaving the driver’s seat,  
always set the parking brake fully  
and shut the engine off. Then  
make sure the transaxle is shifted  
into 1 (First) gear when the vehi-  
cle is parked on a level or uphill  
• If you've come to a complete stop and  
it's hard to shift into 1 (First) or R  
(Reverse), put the shift lever in neutral  
position and release the clutch. Press  
the clutch pedal back down, and then  
shift into 1 (First) or R (Reverse) gear  
position.  
grade, and shifted into  
(Reverse) on a downhill grade.  
R
Unexpected and sudden vehicle  
movement can occur if these pre-  
cautions are not followed in the  
order identified.  
CAUTION  
• To avoid premature clutch wear  
and damage, do not drive with  
your foot resting on the clutch  
pedal. Also, don’t use the clutch  
to hold the vehicle stopped on an  
uphill grade, while waiting for a  
traffic light, etc.  
• If your vehicle has a manual  
transaxle not equipped with a  
ignition lock switch, it may move  
and cause a serious accident  
when starting the engine without  
depressing the clutch pedal while  
the parking brake is released and  
the shift lever not in the neutral  
position.  
CAUTION  
When operating the clutch pedal,  
depress the clutch pedal down fully.  
If you don’t depress the clutch  
pedal fully, the clutch may be dam-  
aged or noise may occur.  
• Do not use the shift lever as a  
handrest during driving, as this  
can result in premature wear of  
the transaxle shift forks.  
• To prevent possible damage to the  
clutch system, do not start with the  
2nd (second) gear engaged except  
when you start on a slippery road.  
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Downshifting  
Good driving practices  
WARNING  
When you must slow down in heavy traf-  
fic or while driving up steep hills, down-  
shift before the engine starts to labor.  
Downshifting reduces the chance of  
stalling and gives better acceleration  
when you again need to increase your  
speed. When the vehicle is traveling  
down steep hills, downshifting helps  
maintain safe speed and prolongs brake  
life.  
• Never take the vehicle out of gear and  
coast down a hill. This is extremely  
hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in  
gear.  
• Always buckle-up! In a collision,  
an unbelted occupant is signifi-  
cantly more likely to be seriously  
injured or killed than a properly  
belted occupant.  
• Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause  
them to overheat and malfunction.  
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.  
• Avoid high speeds when corner-  
ing or turning.  
• Do not make quick steering  
wheel movements, such as sharp  
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.  
• Slow down before shifting to a lower  
gear. This will help avoid over-revving  
the engine, which can cause damage.  
• The risk of rollover is greatly  
increased if you lose control of  
your vehicle at highway speeds.  
• Slow down when you encounter cross  
winds. This gives you much better con-  
trol of your vehicle.  
• Loss of control often occurs if  
two or more wheels drop off the  
roadway and the driver over-  
steers to reenter the roadway.  
• Be sure the vehicle is completely  
stopped before you attempt to shift into  
R (Reverse).The transaxle can be dam-  
aged if you do not. To shift into R  
(Reverse), depress the clutch, move the  
shift lever to neutral, wait three seconds,  
then shift to the R (Reverse) position.  
• In the event your vehicle leaves  
the roadway, do not steer sharply.  
Instead, slow down before pulling  
back into the travel lanes.  
• Never exceed posted speed lim-  
its.  
• 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 vehicle to go out of control.  
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)  
Automatic transaxle/Double  
clutch transmission operation  
The automatic transaxle/Double clutch  
transmission has 6 forward speeds and  
one reverse speed.The individual speeds  
are selected automatically, depending on  
the position of the shift lever.  
+ (UP)  
- (DOWN)  
✽
NOTICE  
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if  
the battery has been disconnected, 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 (Transaxle Control Module)  
or PCM (Powertrain Control Module).  
Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting.  
(If the shift lock system is not equipped, it is not necessary to depress the brake pedal.  
However, it is recommended to depress the brake pedal to avoid inadvertent movement  
of the vehicle.)  
Press the lock release button when shifting.  
The shift lever can be shifted freely.  
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(Continued)  
For smooth operation, depress the brake  
pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a  
forward or reverse gear.  
✽
NOTICE  
• The double clutch transmission gives  
• When rapidly accelerating at low  
vehicle speed, engine could rev at high  
rpm depending on vehicle drive con-  
dition.  
• For smooth launch at uphill, press  
down the accelerator pedal properly  
depending on the vehicle drive condi-  
tion.  
• If you release your foot from the accel-  
erator pedal at low vehicle speed, you  
may feel strong engine brake, which is  
similar to manual transaxle.  
• In case if you want to speed down at  
downhill, you may use sport mode or  
paddle shift to downshift, and also use  
foot brake properly depending on  
driving condition to get enough decel-  
eration.  
the driving feel of  
a
Manual  
Transaxle, yet provides the ease of a  
fully Automatic Transaxle. Unlike a  
traditional Automatic Transaxle, the  
gear shifting can be felt (and heard)  
on the double clutch transmission  
- Think of it as an automatically shift-  
ing Manual Transaxle.  
- Shift into Drive range and you get  
great shifting feedback and sound,  
but no shifting hassle.  
WARNING - Automatic  
transaxle  
• Always check the surrounding  
areas near your vehicle for peo-  
ple, especially children, before  
shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or  
R (Reverse).  
• 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 iden-  
tified.  
• Dry-type clutch transfers driving  
torque and also delivers direct driving  
feel which can be felt different from  
smooth Automatic Transaxle with slip  
of torque converter. This might be  
easily felt especially at launch & low  
vehicle speed.  
• Double clutch transmission adopts  
dry-type double clutch, which is dif-  
ferent from torque converter of  
Automatic Transaxle, and shows bet-  
ter acceleration performance during  
driving. But, initial launch might be  
little bit slower than Automatic  
Transaxle.  
• When you turn the ignition on and off,  
you may hear clicking sounds as the  
transmission solenoids turn on and  
off, cycling through a self test. This is  
a normal sound for the Double Clutch  
Transmission.  
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(Continued)  
CAUTION - Double clutch  
transmission  
• If the vehicle is held by applying  
accelerator pedal at the hill, the  
transmission and clutch will be  
damaged. To hold at the hill, use  
the parking brake or foot brake.  
CAUTION  
• When the clutch is overheated,  
the safe protection mode oper-  
ates. According to the safe pro-  
tection mode, the transaxle indi-  
cator blinks with buzzer sound.  
The buzzer beeps 3 times.  
• To avoid damage to your  
transaxle, do not accelerate the  
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-  
ward gear position with the  
brakes on.  
• When stopped on an upgrade, do  
not hold the vehicle stationary  
with engine power. Use the serv-  
ice brake or the parking brake.  
In this time, the LCD warning  
about safe protection mode also  
displays. In this condition, the  
driving may not be smoothly. If  
you ignore this warning, the driv-  
ing condition is getting worse and  
the system may have problem. To  
return the normal driving condi-  
tion, apply the foot brake and  
stop the vehicle for few minutes  
before driving off.  
• An overload of the clutch is indi-  
cated by a longitudinal judder and  
a blinking display. To exclude a  
clutch-damage, the clutch is  
opened and the torque flow inter-  
rupted. If the clutch is opened,  
apply the foot brake and wait some  
minutes before driving again.  
• Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P  
(Park) into  
(Reverse) when the engine is  
above idle speed.  
D
(Drive), or  
R
• Ignoring the warnings can lead to  
severe injuries and damage on  
the car.  
• While shifting the gear automati-  
cally, you may feel a correspon-  
ding shifting of gear. However, it  
is not malfunction.  
• If the LCD warning is active, the  
foot brake has to be applied.  
• When the problem of gear system  
occurs, the transaxle indicator  
will blink. For your safety, we rec-  
ommend that you contact an  
authorized Kia dealer and have  
the system checked.  
(Continued)  
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R (Reverse)  
Use this position to drive the vehicle  
backward.  
D (Drive)  
Transaxle ranges  
This is the normal forward driving posi-  
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift  
through a 6-gear sequence, providing the  
best fuel economy and power.  
The indicator lights in the instrument  
cluster displays the shift lever position  
when the ignition switch is in the ON  
position.  
CAUTION  
Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting into or out of R  
(Reverse); you may damage the  
transaxle if you shift into R (Reverse)  
while the vehicle is in motion, except  
as explained in “Rocking the vehi-  
cle”, in this manual.  
For extra power when passing another  
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the  
accelerator pedal fully (more than 80%)  
until the kick down mechanism works  
with a clicking noise, at which time the  
transaxle will automatically downshift to  
the next lower gear.  
P (Park)  
Always come to a complete stop before  
shifting into P (Park). This position locks  
the transaxle and prevents the front  
wheels from rotating.  
WARNING  
• 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.  
✽
NOTICE  
N (Neutral)  
• Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting into D (Drive).  
• A clicking noise heard from the kick  
down mechanism by depressing the  
accelerator pedal fully is a normal  
condition.  
The wheels and transaxle are not  
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even  
on the slightest incline unless the parking  
brake or service brakes are applied.  
• 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.  
• Never leave a child unattended in  
a vehicle.  
CAUTION  
The transaxle may be damaged if  
you shift into P (Park) while the  
vehicle is in motion.  
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DS mode (Drive Sporty) - DCT  
✽
NOTICE - DCT  
DS mode supports the performance  
mode for driver. To shift the DS mode,  
shift the transaxle to DS mode which is  
center of sports mode. If you shift [+] or  
[–] gear, the mode is change to sports  
mode. The transmission shift is automat-  
ically changed at higher engine speeds  
by engine load, your driving style, vehicle  
condition.  
While stopping the vehicle by applying  
parking brake in D gear, even if you  
release the parking brake, the vehicle  
may not move. In this case, you can  
drive the vehicle by applying the foot  
brake and release, applying the acceler-  
ator or shifting the lever (D → N → D).  
+ (UP)  
- (DOWN)  
Sports mode  
or  
DS mode  
In DS mode, while coasting downhill, the  
engine does not support the vehicle to  
slow down.  
OJD052006  
In DS mode, if you control the paddle  
shifter, the gear will be changed to sports  
mode. If the gear is changed to D (Drive),  
the gear will be changed to D (Drive)  
mode.  
Sports mode  
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in  
motion, sports mode is selected by push-  
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-  
tion into the manual gate. To return to D  
(Drive) range operation, push the shift  
lever back into the main gate.  
In sports mode, moving the shift lever  
backwards and forwards will allow you to  
make gearshifts rapidly.  
Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to  
shift up one gear.  
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once  
to shift down one gear.  
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The paddle shifter can operate when the  
vehicle speed is more than 10km/h.  
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to  
shift up or down one gear and the system  
changes from D (Drive) mode or DS  
mode you used to sports mode.  
If the vehicle speed is lower than 10km/h,  
if you depress the accelerator pedal for  
more than 7 seconds, if you shift the shift  
lever from D to sport mode and shift it  
from sports mode to D again or if you  
hold the paddle shifter [+] lever over 1  
second, the system will change from  
sports mode to D (Drive) mode or DS  
mode you used.  
✽
NOTICE  
• In sports mode, the driver must exe-  
cute upshifts in accordance with road  
conditions, taking care to keep the  
engine speed below the red zone.  
• In sports mode, only the 6 forward  
gears can be selected. To reverse or  
park the vehicle, move the shift lever  
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position  
as required.  
• In sports mode, downshifts are made  
automatically when the vehicle slows  
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear  
is automatically selected.  
• In sports mode, when the engine rpm  
approaches the red zone shift points  
are varied to upshift automatically.  
• To maintain the required levels of  
vehicle performance and safety, the  
system may not execute certain  
gearshifts when the shift lever is oper-  
ated.  
• When driving on a slippery road, push  
the shift lever forward into the +(up)  
position. This causes the transaxle 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.  
OJD052025  
Paddle shifter (if equipped)  
The paddle shifter is available when the  
shift lever is in the D position, DS mode  
or the sports mode.  
With the shift lever in the sport mode  
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to  
shift up or down one gear.  
✽
NOTICE  
• If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle  
shifters at the same time, you can't  
shift the gear.  
• When you change the DS mode to  
manual mode, if you want to use DS  
mode again, shift the gear lever to D  
and shift DS mode.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Ignition key interlock system  
(if equipped)  
The ignition key cannot be removed  
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)  
position.  
Shift lock system (if equipped)  
For your safety, the automatic transaxle  
has a shift lock system which prevents  
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R  
(Reverse) unless the brake pedal is  
depressed.  
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) into R  
(Reverse):  
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition  
switch to the ON position.  
3. Move the shift lever.  
OJD052007  
If the brake pedal is repeatedly  
depressed and released with the shift  
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering  
noise near the shift lever may be heard.  
This is a normal condition.  
Shift-lock override  
If the shift lever cannot be moved from  
the P (Park) into R (Reverse) position  
with the brake pedal depressed, continue  
depressing the brake, then do the follow-  
ing:  
WARNING  
1. Press the shift-lock release button.  
2. Move the shift lever.  
3. We recommend that the system be  
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.  
Always fully depress the brake  
pedal before and while shifting out  
of the P (Park) position into anoth-  
er position to avoid inadvertent  
motion of the vehicle which could  
injure persons in or around the  
vehicle.  
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• 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 vehicle to go out of control.  
Good driving practices  
WARNING  
• Never move the shift lever from P  
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-  
tion with the accelerator pedal  
depressed.  
• Always buckle-up! In a collision,  
an unbelted occupant is signifi-  
cantly more likely to be seriously  
injured or killed than a properly  
belted occupant.  
• Never move the shift lever into P (Park)  
when the vehicle is in motion.  
• Optimum vehicle performance and  
economy is obtained by smoothly  
depressing and releasing the accelera-  
tor pedal.  
• Avoid high speeds when corner-  
ing or turning.  
• Be sure the vehicle is completely  
stopped before you attempt to shift into  
R (Reverse) or D (Drive).  
• Do not make quick steering  
wheel movements, such as sharp  
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.  
• 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.  
• The risk of rollover is greatly  
increased if you lose control of  
your vehicle at highway speeds.  
• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can  
cause them to overheat and malfunc-  
tion. 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.  
• Loss of control often occurs if  
two or more wheels drop off the  
roadway and the driver over-  
steers 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.  
• Slow down before shifting to a lower  
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may  
not be engaged.  
• Never exceed posted speed lim-  
its.  
• Always use the parking brake. Do not  
depend on placing the transaxle in P  
(Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Moving up a steep grade from a stand-  
ing start  
WARNING  
Automatic transaxle and Double clutch  
transmission  
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 forward of backward as it  
becomes unstuck, causing injury  
or damage to nearby people or  
objects.  
To move up a steep grade from a stand-  
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift  
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the  
appropriate gear depending on load  
weight and steepness of the grade, and  
release the parking brake. Depress the  
accelerator pedal gradually while releas-  
ing the service brakes.  
Automatic transaxle  
When accelerating from a stop on a  
steep hill, the vehicle may have a ten-  
dency to roll backwards. Shifting the  
shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will  
help prevent the vehicle from rolling  
backwards.  
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ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
When Active ECO is activated :  
Limitation of Active ECO opera-  
tion:  
• The acceleration may slightly be  
reduced eventhough you depress the  
accelerator fully.  
If the following conditions occur while  
Active ECO is operating, the system  
operation is limited even though there is  
no change in the ECO indicator.  
• The air conditioner performance may  
be limited.  
• When the coolant temperature is low:  
The system will be limited until engine  
performance becomes normal.  
• The shift pattern of the automatic  
transaxle may change.  
• The engine noise may get louder.  
• When driving up a hill: The system will  
be limited to gain power when driving  
uphill because the engine torque is  
restricted.  
The above situations are normal condi-  
tions when the active eco system is acti-  
vated to improve fuel efficiency.  
OJD052008  
Active ECO operation  
• When using sports mode: The system  
will be limited according to the shift  
location.  
Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency  
by controlling the engine and transaxle.  
But fuel-efficiency can be changed by the  
driver's driving habits and road conditions.  
• When the accelerator pedal is deeply  
pressed for a few seconds:The system  
will be limited, judging that the driver  
wants to speed up.  
• When the Active ECO button is  
pressed the ECO indicator (green) will  
illuminate to show that the Active ECO  
is operating.  
• When the Active ECO is activated, it  
does not turn off even though the  
engine is restarted again. To turn off  
the system, press the active ECO but-  
ton again.  
• If Active ECO is turned off, it will return  
to the normal mode.  
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BRAKE SYSTEM  
Power brakes  
(Continued)  
WARNING - Brakes  
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes  
that adjust automatically through normal  
usage.  
• 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  
instead of the brake pedal. It may  
cause a serious accident.  
• Do not drive with your foot rest-  
ing on the brake pedal. This will  
create abnormal high brake tem-  
peratures, excessive brake lining  
and pad wear, and increased  
stopping distances.  
In the event that the power-assisted  
brakes lose power because of a stalled  
engine or some other reason, you can  
still stop your vehicle by applying greater  
force to the brake pedal than you nor-  
mally would. The stopping distance, how-  
ever, will be longer.  
• When descending a long or steep  
hill, shift to a lower gear and  
avoid continuous application of  
the brakes. Continuous brake  
application will cause the brakes  
to overheat and could result in a  
temporary loss of braking per-  
formance.  
When the engine is not running, the  
reserve brake power is partially depleted  
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do  
not pump the brake pedal when the  
power assist has been interrupted.  
• Wet brakes may impair the vehi-  
cle’s ability to sefely slow down;  
the vehicle may also pull to one  
side when the brakes are applied.  
Applying the brakes lightly will  
indicate whether they have been  
affected 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.  
Pump the brake pedal only when neces-  
sary to maintain steering control on slip-  
pery surfaces.  
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In the event of brake failure  
Disc brakes wear indicator  
CAUTION  
If service brakes fail to operate while the  
vehicle is in motion, you can make an  
emergency stop with the parking brake.  
The stopping distance, however, will be  
much greater than normal.  
When your brake pads are worn and new  
pads are required, you will hear a high-  
pitched warning sound from your front  
brakes or rear brakes. You may hear this  
sound come and go or it may occur  
whenever you depress the brake pedal.  
• To avoid costly brake repairs, do  
not continue to drive with worn  
brake pads.  
• Always replace the front or rear  
brake pads as pairs.  
Please remember that some driving con-  
ditions or climates may cause a brake  
squeal when you first apply (or lightly  
apply) the brakes. This is normal and  
does not indicate a problem with your  
brakes.  
WARNING - Parking brake  
Applying the parking brake while  
the vehicle is moving at normal  
speeds can cause a sudden loss of  
control of the vehicle. If you must  
use the parking brake to stop the  
vehicle, use great caution in apply-  
ing the brake.  
WARNING - Brake wear  
This brake wear warning sound  
means your vehicle needs service.  
If you ignore this audible warning,  
you will eventually lose braking  
performance, which could lead to a  
serious accident.  
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CAUTION  
• Driving with the parking brake  
applied will cause excessive  
brake pad (or lining) and brake  
rotor wear.  
• Do not operate the parking brake  
while the vehicle is moving  
except in an emergency situation.  
It could damage the vehicle sys-  
tem and make endanger driving  
safety.  
OJD052010  
Parking brake - Hand type  
Applying the parking brake  
OJD052011  
Releasing the parking brake  
To release the parking brake, first apply  
the foot brake and pull up the parking  
brake lever slightly. Secondly press the  
release button (1) and lower the parking  
brake lever (2) while pressing the button.  
To engage the parking brake, first apply  
the foot brake and then without pressing  
the release button in, pull the parking  
brake lever up as far as possible. In addi-  
tion it is recommended that when parking  
the vehicle on a gradient, the shift lever  
should be positioned in the appropriate  
low gear for manual transaxle vehicles or  
in the P (Park) position for automatic  
transaxle vehicles.  
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If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-  
cle immediately. If that is not possible,  
use extreme caution while operating the  
vehicle and only continue to drive the  
vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-  
tion or repair shop.  
WARNING  
• To prevent unintentional move-  
ment when stopped and leaving  
the vehicle, do not use the shift  
lever instead of the parking  
brake. Set the parking brake AND  
make sure the shift lever is  
securely positioned in 1st (First)  
gear or R (Reverse) for manual  
transaxle equipped vehicles and  
in P (Park) for automatic transaxle  
equipped vehicles.  
WK-23  
• 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.  
Check the brake warning light by turning  
the ignition switch ON (do not start the  
engine).This light will illuminate when the  
parking brake is applied with the ignition  
switch in the START or ON position.  
• All vehicles should always have  
the parking brake fully engaged  
when parking to avoid inadver-  
tent movement of the vehicle  
which can injure occupants or  
pedestrians.  
Before driving, be sure the parking brake  
is fully released and the brake warning  
light is off.  
If the brake warning light remains on  
after the parking brake is released while  
the engine is running, there may be a  
malfunction in the brake system.  
Immediate attention is necessary.  
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✽
NOTICE  
On a steep incline or when pulling a  
trailer if the vehicle does not stand still,  
do as follows:  
1. Apply the EPB.  
2. Pull up the EPB switch for more than  
3 seconds.  
CAUTION  
Do not operate the parking brake  
while the vehicle is moving except  
in an emergency situation. It could  
damage the vehicle system and  
endanger driving safety.  
OJD052012  
OJD052013  
Releasing the parking brake  
Electric parking brake (EPB)  
(if equipped)  
To release the EPB (electric parking  
brake), press the EPB switch in the fol-  
lowing condition:  
• Have the ignition switch or engine  
start/stop button in the ON position.  
• Depress the brake pedal.  
Applying the parking brake  
To apply the EPB (electric parking  
brake):  
Pull up the EPB switch.  
Make sure the warning light comes on.  
Make sure the brake warning light goes  
off.  
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Driving your vehicle  
To release EPB (electric parking brake)  
automatically:  
• Manual transaxle vehicle  
1. Start the engine.  
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.  
✽
NOTICE  
CAUTION  
• For your safety, you can engage the  
EPB even though the ignition switch or  
engine stop/start button is in the OFF  
position, but you cannot release it.  
• For your safety, depress the brake  
pedal and release the parking brake  
manually with the EPB switch when  
you drive downhill or when backing up  
the vehicle.  
• If the parking brake warning light  
is still on even though the EPB  
has been released, we recom-  
mend that the system be checked  
by an authorized Kia dealer.  
3. Close the driver's door, engine hood  
and tailgate.  
• Do not drive your vehicle with the  
EPB applied. It may cause exces-  
sive brake pad and brake rotor  
wear.  
4. Depress the clutch pedal with the  
gear engaged.  
5. Depress the accelerator pedal while  
releasing the clutch pedal.  
✽
NOTICE - Manual transaxle  
• Automatic transaxle vehicle  
1. Start the engine.  
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.  
A vehicle towing a trailer on a hill or on  
an incline may slightly roll backwards  
when starting the vehicle. To prevent the  
situation follow the below instructions.  
1. Depress the clutch pedal and select a  
gear.  
2. Keep pulling up the EPB switch.  
3. Depress the accelerator pedal and  
slowly release the clutch pedal.  
3. Close the driver's door, engine hood  
and tailgate.  
4. Depress the accelerator pedal while  
the shift lever is in R (Rear), D  
(Drive).  
• Shift lever in P (Park)  
4. If the vehicle starts off with enough  
driving power release the EPB switch.  
With the engine running depress the  
brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to  
R (Rear) or D (Drive).  
Do not follow the above procedure when  
driving on a flat level ground. The vehi-  
cle may suddenly move forward.  
• Shift lever in N (Neutral)  
With the engine running depress the  
brake pedal and shift out of N (Neutral)  
to R (Rear) or D (Drive).  
Make sure the brake warning light goes  
off.  
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EPB (electric parking brake) may be  
automatically applied when:  
• The EPB is overheated  
■ Normal vision  
■ Supervision  
WARNING  
• To prevent unintentional move-  
ment when stopped and leaving  
the vehicle, do not use the shift  
lever in place of the parking  
brake. Set the parking brake and  
make sure the shift lever is  
securely positioned in P (Park).  
• Requested by other systems  
• 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.  
OJD052035/OJD042195  
• If you try to drive off depressing the  
accelerator pedal with the EPB applied,  
but doesn't release automatically, a  
warning will sound and a message will  
appear.  
• All vehicles should always have  
the parking brake fully engaged  
when parking to avoid inadver-  
tent movement of the car which  
can injure occupants or pedestri-  
ans.  
• If the driver's seat belt is not fastened  
and any door, the engine hood or tail-  
gate is opened, a warning will sound  
and a message will appear.  
• If there is a problem with the vehicle, a  
warning may sound and a message  
may appear.  
If the above situation occurs, depress the  
brake pedal and release EPB by pressing  
the EPB switch.  
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The EPB malfunction indicator may illu-  
minate when the ESC indicator comes  
on to indicate that the ESC is not working  
properly, but it does not indicate a mal-  
function of the EPB.  
CAUTION  
• A click sound may be heard while  
operating or releasing the EPB,  
but these conditions are normal  
and indicate that the EPB is func-  
tioning properly.  
CAUTION  
• When leaving your keys with a  
parking lot attendant or valet,  
make sure to inform him/her how  
to operate the EPB.  
• The EPB warning light may illumi-  
nate if the EPB switch operates  
abnormally. Shut the engine off  
and turn it on again after a few  
minutes. The warning light will go  
off and the EPB switch will oper-  
ate normally. However, if the EPB  
warning light is still on, we recom-  
mend that the system be checked  
by an authorized Kia dealer.  
• The EPB may malfunction if you  
drive with the EPB applied.  
OJD052014  
• When you automatically release  
EPB by depressing the accelera-  
tor pedal, depress it slowly.  
EPB malfunction indicator  
(if equipped)  
This warning light illuminates if the  
engine start/stop button is changed to  
the ON position and goes off in approxi-  
mately 3 seconds if the system is opera-  
tion normally.  
• If the parking brake warning light  
does not illuminate or blinks even  
though the EPB switch was pulled  
up, the EPB is not applied.  
If the EPB malfunction indicator remains  
on, comes on while driving, or does not  
come on when the ignition switch or the  
engine start/stop button is changed to  
the ON position, this indicates that the  
EPB may have malfunctioned.  
• If the parking brake warning light  
blinks when the EPB warning light  
is on, press the switch, then pull it  
up. Once more press it back to its  
original position and pull it back  
up. If the EPB warning does not  
go off, we recommend that the  
system be checked by an author-  
ized Kia dealer.  
If this occurs, we recommend that the  
system be checked by an authorized Kia  
dealer.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Emergency braking  
When the EPB (electric parking  
brake) does not release  
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)  
WARNING  
If there is a problem with the brake pedal  
while driving, emergency braking is pos-  
sible by pulling up and holding the EPB  
switch. Braking is possible only while you  
are holding the EPB switch.  
If the EPB does not release normally, we  
recommend that you take your vehicle to  
an authorized Kia dealer by loading the  
vehicle on a flatbed tow truck and have  
the system checked.  
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-  
dents due to improper or danger-  
ous driving maneuvers. Even  
though vehicle control is improved  
during emergency braking, always  
maintain a safe distance between  
you and objects ahead. Vehicle  
speeds should always be reduced  
during extreme road conditions.  
WARNING  
Do not operate the parking brake  
while the vehicle is moving except  
in an emergency situation.  
The braking distance for vehicle  
equipped with an anti-lock braking  
system (or Electronic Stability  
Control) may be longer than for  
those without it in the following  
road conditions.  
✽
NOTICE  
During emergency braking by the EPB,  
the parking brake warning light will  
illuminate to indicate that the system is  
operating.  
During these conditions the vehicle  
should be driven at reduced  
speeds:  
CAUTION  
• Rough, gravel or snow-covered  
roads.  
• With tire chains installed.  
If you continuously notice a noise or  
burning smell when the EPB is used  
for emergency braking, we recom-  
mend that the system be checked  
by an authorized Kia dealer.  
• On roads where the road surface  
is pitted or has different surface  
height.  
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The ABS continuously senses the speed  
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to  
lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-  
lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the  
wheels.  
✽
NOTICE  
(Continued)  
A click sound may be heard in the  
engine compartment when the vehicle  
begins to move after the engine is start-  
ed. These conditions are normal and  
indicate that the anti-lock brake system  
is functioning properly.  
The safety features of an ABS (or  
ESC) equipped vehicle should not  
be tested by high speed driving or  
cornering. This could endanger the  
safety of yourself or others.  
When you apply your brakes under con-  
ditions which may lock the wheels, you  
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the  
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation  
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it  
means your ABS is active.  
• Even with the anti-lock brake system,  
your vehicle still requires sufficient  
stopping distance. Always maintain a  
safe distance from the vehicle in front  
of you.  
In order to obtain the maximum benefit  
from your ABS in an emergency 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 situa-  
tion warrants and allow the ABS to con-  
trol the force being delivered to the  
brakes.  
• Always slow down when cornering.  
The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-  
vent accidents resulting from exces-  
sive speeds.  
• On loose or uneven road surfaces,  
operation of the anti-lock brake system  
may result in a longer stopping dis-  
tance than for vehicles equipped with a  
conventional brake system.  
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✽
NOTICE  
CAUTION  
When you jump start your vehicle  
because of a drained battery, the engine  
may not run as smoothly and the ABS  
warning light may turn on at the same  
time. This happens because of the low  
battery voltage. It does not mean your  
ABS is malfunctioning.  
• Do not pump your brakes!  
• Have the battery recharged before  
driving the vehicle.  
• 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  
vehicle over to a safe place and  
stop the engine.  
• Restart the engine. If the ABS  
warning light is off, then your  
W-78  
ABS  
system  
is  
normal.  
Otherwise, you may have a prob-  
lem with the ABS. We recommend  
that you contact an authorized  
Kia dealer.  
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.  
• 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.We recom-  
mend that you contact an author-  
ized Kia dealer.  
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The Electronic stability control (ESC)  
system is an electronic system designed  
to help the driver maintain vehicle control  
under adverse conditions. It is not a  
substitute for safe driving practices.  
Factors including speed, road conditions  
and driver steering input can all affect  
whether ESC will be effective in  
preventing a loss of control. It is still your  
responsibility to drive and corner at  
reasonable speeds and to leave a  
sufficient margin of safety.  
WARNING  
Never drive too fast for the road  
conditions or too quickly when cor-  
nering. Electronic stability control  
(ESC) will not prevent accidents.  
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt  
maneuvers and hydroplaning on  
wet surfaces can still result in seri-  
ous accidents. Only a safe and  
attentive driver can prevent acci-  
dents by avoiding maneuvers that  
cause the vehicle to lose traction.  
Even with ESC installed, always fol-  
low all the normal precautions for  
driving - including driving at safe  
speeds for the conditions.  
When you apply your brakes under con-  
ditions which may lock the wheels, you  
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the  
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation  
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it  
means your ESC is active.  
OJD052009  
Electronic stability control (ESC)  
(if equipped)  
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
system is designed to stabilize the vehi-  
cle during cornering maneuvers. ESC  
checks where you are steering and  
where the vehicle is actually going. ESC  
applies the brakes at individual wheels  
and intervenes with engine management  
system to stabilize the vehicle.  
✽
NOTICE  
A click sound may be heard in the  
engine compartment when the vehicle  
begins to move after the engine is start-  
ed. These conditions are normal and  
indicate that the Electronic stability  
control (ESC) System is functioning  
properly.  
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When operating  
When the ESC is in operation,  
ESC indicator light blinks.  
ESC operation  
ESC ON condition  
ESC operation off  
ESC OFF state  
• To cancel the engine man-  
• When the ignition is turned  
ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi-  
cator lights illuminate for  
• When the Electronic Stability  
Control is operating properly,  
you can feel a slight pulsation  
in the vehicle. This is only the  
effect of brake control and indi-  
cates nothing unusual.  
agement system of ESC,  
press the ESC OFF button for  
less than 3 seconds (ESC  
OFF indicator light illumi-  
nates). The brake control  
function still operates.  
-
approximately  
then ESC is turned on.  
3
seconds,  
• Press the ESC OFF button  
for at least half a second after  
turning the ignition ON to turn  
ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator  
will illuminate). To turn the  
ESC on, press the ESC OFF  
button (ESC OFF indicator  
light will go off).  
• When moving out of the mud  
or slippery road, the engine  
rpm (revolution per minute)  
may not increase even if you  
press the accelerator pedal  
deeply. This is to maintain the  
stability and traction of the  
vehicle and does not indicate  
a problem.  
• To cancel the engine man-  
agement and brake control  
function of ESC, press the  
ESC OFF button for more  
than 3 seconds (ESC OFF  
indicator light illuminates).  
• When starting the engine,  
you may hear a slight ticking  
sound. This is the ESC per-  
forming an automatic system  
self-check and does not indi-  
cate a problem.  
• If the ignition switch is turned  
to LOCK position when ESC  
is off, ESC remains off. Upon  
restarting the engine, the  
ESC will automatically turn  
on again.  
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ESC OFF usage  
When driving  
■ ESC indicator light  
WARNING  
The Electronic Stability Control sys-  
tem is only a driving aid; use pre-  
cautions for safe driving by slowing  
down on curved, snowy, or icy  
roads. Drive slowly and don’t  
attempt to accelerate whenever the  
ESC indicator light is blinking, or  
when the road surface is slippery.  
• ESC should be turned on for daily driv-  
ing whenever possible.  
• To turn ESC off while driving, press the  
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat  
road surface.  
■ ESC OFF indicator light  
WARNING  
Never press the ESC OFF button  
while ESC is operating (ESC indica-  
tor light blinks).  
Indicator light  
When ignition switch is turned to ON, the  
indicator light illuminates, then goes off if  
the ESC system is operating normally.  
If ESC is turned off while ESC is  
operating, the vehicle may slip out  
of control.  
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever  
ESC is operating or illuminates when  
ESC fails to operate.  
✽
NOTICE  
ESC OFF indicator light comes on when  
the ESC is turned off with the button.  
• When operating the vehicle on a  
dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is  
turned off by pressing the ESC OFF  
button for more than 3 seconds (ESC  
OFF light illuminated). If the ESC is  
left on, it may prevent the vehicle  
speed from increasing, and result in  
false diagnosis.  
CAUTION  
Driving with varying tire or wheel  
sizes may cause the ESC system to  
malfunction. When replacing tires,  
make sure they are the same size as  
your original tires.  
• Turning the ESC off does not affect  
ABS or brake system operation.  
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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  
Vehicle stability management  
(VSM) (if equipped)  
WARNING  
• The Vehicle Stability Management  
system is not a substitute for  
safe driving practices but a sup-  
plementary function only. It is the  
responsibility of the driver to  
always check the speed and the  
distance to the vehicle ahead.  
Always hold the steering wheel  
firmly while driving.  
This system provides further enhance-  
ments to vehicle stability and steering  
responses when a vehicle is driving on a  
slippery road or a vehicle detected  
changes in coefficient of friction between  
right wheels and left wheels when brak-  
ing.  
the ESC OFF indicator light (  
nates.  
) illumi-  
To turn on the VSM, press the button  
again. The ESC OFF indicator light goes  
out.  
Malfunction indicator  
VSM operation  
When the VSM is operating:  
The VSM can be deactivated even if you  
don’t cancel the VSM operation by press-  
ing the ESC OFF button. It indicates that  
a malfunction has been detected some-  
where in the EPS (Electronic Power  
Steering) system or VSM system. If the  
• Your vehicle is designed to acti-  
vate according to the driver’s  
intention, even with the VSM  
installed. Always follow all the  
normal precautions for driving at  
safe speeds for the conditions –  
including driving in inclement  
weather and on a slippery road.  
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control) (  
light will blink.  
• The steering wheel may be controlled.  
)
When the vehicle stability management  
is operating properly, you can feel a slight  
pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the  
effect of brake control and indicates noth-  
ing unusual.  
ESC indicator light (  
) or EPS warning  
light remains on, we recommend that the  
system be checked by an authorized Kia  
dealer.  
• 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.  
The VSM does not operate when:  
✽
NOTICE  
• Driving on bank road such as gradient  
or incline  
• Driving rearward  
• The VSM is designed to function  
above approximately 15 km/h (9 mph)  
on curves.  
• The VSM is designed to function  
above approximately 30 km/h (18  
mph) when a vehicle is braking on a  
split-mu road. The split-mu road is  
made of surfaces which have different  
friction forces.  
• ESC OFF indicator light (  
on the instrument cluster  
) remains  
• EPS (Electronic Power Steering) indi-  
cator light remains on the instrument  
cluster  
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Hill-start assist control (HAC)  
(if equipped)  
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)  
CAUTION  
The Emergency Stop Signal system  
alerts the driver behind by blinking the  
stop light when the vehicle is braked rap-  
idly and severely.  
The Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)  
system will not work if the hazard  
warning flasher is already on.  
A vehicle has the tendency to slip back  
on a steep hill when it starts to go after  
stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control  
(HAC) prevents the vehicle from slipping  
back by operating the brakes automati-  
cally for about 1~2 seconds. The brakes  
are released when the accelerator pedal  
is depressed or after about 1~2 seconds.  
The system is activated when:  
• The vehicle suddenly stops (vehicle  
speed is over 55km/h and the vehicle  
deceleration at greater than 7 m/s2)  
• The ABS is activating  
When the vehicle speed is under 40 km/h  
and the ABS deactivates or the sudden  
stop situation is over, the stop light blink-  
ing will stop. Instead, the hazard warning  
flasher will turn on automatically.  
WARNING  
The HAC is activated only for about  
1~2 seconds, so when the vehicle  
is starting off always depress the  
accelerator pedal.  
The hazard warning flasher will turn off  
when vehicle speed is over 10km/h after  
the vehicle has stopped. Also, it will turn  
off when the vehicle is driven at low  
speed for some time. You can turn it off  
manually by pushing the hazard warning  
flasher switch.  
✽
NOTICE  
• The HAC does not operate when the  
transaxle shift lever is in the P (Park)  
or N (Neutral) position.  
• The HAC activates even though the  
ESC is off but it does not activate  
when the ESC has malfunctioned.  
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• Check to be sure the parking brake is  
not engaged and that the parking  
brake indicator light is out before driv-  
ing away.  
• Do not "ride" the brake pedal. Resting  
your foot on the brake pedal while driv-  
ing can be dangerous because it can  
result in the brakes overheating and  
losing their effectiveness. It also  
increases the wear of the brake com-  
ponents.  
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 vehicle may move  
inadvertently and injure yourself  
and others.  
• 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.  
• If a tire goes flat while you are driving,  
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.  
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 we  
recommend that you call an authorized  
Kia dealer.  
• All vehicles should always have  
the parking brake fully engaged  
when parking to avoid inadver-  
tent movement of the vehicle  
which can injure occupants or  
pedestrians.  
• If your vehicle is equipped with an  
automatic transaxle, do not let your  
vehicle creep forward. To avoid creep-  
ing forward, keep your foot firmly on  
the brake pedal when the vehicle is  
stopped.  
• Do not coast down hills with the vehicle  
out of gear. This is extremely haz-  
ardous. 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.  
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• Be cautious when parking on a hill.  
Firmly engage the parking brake and  
place the shift lever in P (automatic  
transaxle) or in first or reverse gear  
(manual transaxle). If your vehicle is  
facing downhill, turn the front wheels  
into the curb to help keep the vehicle  
from rolling. If your vehicle 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.  
• 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.  
• Under some conditions your parking  
brake can freeze in the engaged posi-  
tion.This is most likely 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) or in  
first or reverse gear (manual transaxle)  
and block the rear wheels so the vehi-  
cle cannot roll. Then release the park-  
ing brake.  
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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
■ Normal vision  
This system is designed to function  
above approximately 30 km/h (20 mph).  
CAUTION  
During cruise-speed driving of a  
manual transaxle vehicle, do not  
shift into neutral without depress-  
ing the clutch pedal, since the  
engine will be overrevved. If this  
happens, depress the clutch pedal  
or release the cruise control ON-  
OFF switch.  
WARNING  
• If the cruise control is left on,  
(cruise indicator light is illuminat-  
ed), the cruise control can be  
switched on accidentally. Keep  
the cruise control system off  
when the cruise control is not in  
use, to avoid inadvertently set-  
ting a speed.  
✽
NOTICE  
• During normal cruise control opera-  
tion, when the SET switch is activated  
or reactivated after applying the  
brakes, the cruise control will ener-  
gize after approximately 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 nor-  
mal condition.  
• Use the cruise control system  
only when traveling on open  
highways in good weather.  
■ Supervision  
• Do not use the cruise control  
when it may not be safe to keep  
the vehicle at a constant speed,  
for instance, driving in heavy or  
varying traffic, or on slippery  
(rainy, icy or snow-covered) or  
winding roads or over 6% up-hill  
or down-hill roads.  
• Pay particular attention to the  
driving conditions whenever  
using the cruise control system.  
OJD052015/OJD052048  
1. Cruise indicator  
2. Cruise set indicator  
• Be careful when driving downhill  
using the cruise control system,  
which may increase the vehicle  
speed.  
The cruise control system allows you to  
program the vehicle to maintain a con-  
stant speed without pressing the acceler-  
ator pedal.  
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OJD053016  
Cruise control switch  
OJD053017  
OJD053018  
3. Move the lever down (to SET-), and  
release it at the desired speed. The  
cruise set indicator light will illuminate.  
Release the accelerator pedal at the  
same time. The desired speed will  
automatically be maintained.  
To set cruise control speed:  
O: Cancels cruise control operation.  
: Turns cruise control system on or  
off.  
1. Move the lever down (  
) on the  
steering wheel, to turn the system on.  
The cruise indicator light will illumi-  
nate.  
RES+: Resumes or increases cruise  
control speed.  
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which  
must be more than 30 km/h (20 mph).  
On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow  
down or speed up slightly while going  
downhill.  
SET-: Sets or decreases cruise control  
speed.  
✽
NOTICE - Manual transaxle  
For manual transaxle vehicles, you  
should depress the brake pedal at least  
once to set the cruise control after start-  
ing the engine.  
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To temporarily accelerate with the  
cruise control on:  
If you want to speed up temporarily when  
the cruise control is on, depress the  
accelerator pedal. Increased speed will  
not interfere with cruise control operation  
or change the set speed.  
To return to the set speed, take your foot  
off the accelerator pedal.  
OJD053019  
OJD053018  
To decrease the cruising speed:  
Follow either of these procedures:  
To increase cruise control set  
speed:  
Follow either of these procedures:  
• Move the lever down (to SET-) and  
hold it. Your vehicle will gradually slow  
down. Release the lever at the speed  
you want to maintain.  
• Move the lever up (to RES+) and hold  
it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release  
the lever at the speed you want.  
• Move the lever down (to SET-) and  
release it immediately. The cruising  
speed will decrease by 2 km/h (1 mph)  
each time you move the lever down (to  
SET-) in this manner.  
• Move the lever up (to RES+) and  
release it immediately. The cruising  
speed will increase by 2 km/h (1 mph)  
each time you move the lever up (to  
RES+) in this manner.  
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Each of these actions will cancel cruise  
control operation (the cruise set indicator  
light will go off), but it will not turn the sys-  
tem off. If you wish to resume cruise con-  
trol operation, move up the lever (to  
RES+) located on your steering wheel.  
You will return to your previously preset  
speed.  
OJD053020  
OJD053019  
To cancel cruise control, do one  
of the following:  
To resume cruising speed at  
more than approximately 30 km/h  
(20 mph):  
• Depress the brake pedal.  
• Depress the clutch pedal if equipped  
with a manual transaxle.  
If any method other than the  
button  
was used to cancel cruising speed and  
the system is still activated, the most  
recent set speed will automatically  
resume when the +RES switch is  
pushed.  
• Shift into N (Neutral) if equipped with  
an automatic transaxle.  
• Press the O (Cancel) button located on  
the steering wheel.  
It will not resume, however, if the vehicle  
speed has dropped below approximately  
30 km/h (20 mph).  
• Decrease the vehicle speed lower than  
the memory speed by 20 km/h (12  
mph).  
• Decrease the vehicle speed to less  
than approximately 30 km/h (20 mph).  
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To turn cruise control off, do one  
of the following:  
• Move the lever down (  
• Move the lever up (  
).  
). (If you move  
the lever up, the speed limit system will  
turn on)  
• Turn the ignition off.  
Both of these actions cancel cruise con-  
trol operation. If you want to resume  
cruise control operation, repeat the steps  
provided in “To set cruise control speed”  
on the previous page.  
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SPEED LIMIT CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
You can set the speed limit when you do  
not want to drive over a specific speed.  
If you drive over the preset speed limit,  
the warning system operates (set speed  
limit will blink and chime will sound) until  
the vehicle speed returns within the  
speed limit.  
✽
NOTICE  
While speed limit control is in opera-  
tion, the cruise control system cannot be  
activated.  
OJD053016  
OJD053021  
Speed limit control switch  
To set speed limit :  
O: Cancels set speed limit.  
: Turns speed limit control system on  
or off.  
1. Move the lever up ( ) on the steer-  
ing wheel, to turn the system on.  
RES+: Resumes or increases speed limit  
control speed.  
SET-: Sets or decreases speed limit con-  
trol speed.  
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■ Normal vision  
■ Supervision  
■ Normal vision  
■ Supervision  
OJD052031/OJD0520343  
OJD053022  
OJD052032/OJD052044  
The speed limit indicator light will illumi-  
nate.  
2. Move the lever down (to SET-).  
The set speed limit will be displayed.  
3. Move the lever up (to RES+) or down  
(to SET-), and release it at the desired  
speed. Move the lever up (to RES+) or  
down (to SET-) and hold it. The speed  
will increase or decrease by 5 km/h (3  
mph).  
Move the lever up (to RES+) or down  
(SET-) and release it immediately. The  
speed will increase or decrease by 1  
km/h.  
The set speed limit will display on the  
instrument cluster.  
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■ Normal vision  
■ Supervision  
To drive over the preset speed limit you  
must depress hard on the accelerator  
pedal (more than approximately 80%)  
until the kick down mechanism works  
with a clicking noise. Then the set speed  
limit will blink and chime will sound until  
you return the vehicle speed within the  
speed limit.  
✽
NOTICE  
• Depressing the accelerator pedal less  
than approximately 50%, the vehicle  
will not speed over the preset speed  
limit but maintain the vehicle speed  
within the speed limit.  
OJD053023  
OJD052033/OJD052046  
To turn off the speed limit con-  
trol, do one of the following:  
CAUTION  
• A clicking noise heard from the kick  
down mechanism by depressing the  
accelerator pedal fully is a normal  
condition.  
The “---” indicator will blink if there  
is a problem with speed limit con-  
trol system.  
• Move the lever up (  
).  
• Move the lever down (  
move the lever down, the cruise sys-  
tem will turn on)  
). (If you  
If this occurs, we recommend that  
the system be checked by an  
authorized Kia dealer.  
• Turn the ignition off.  
If you press the O (CANCEL) button  
once, the set speed limit will cancel, but  
it will not turn the system off. If you wish  
to reset the speed limit, move the lever  
up (to RES+) or down (to SET-) on your  
steering wheel to your desired speed.  
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (IF EQUIPPED)  
WARNING  
• The LDWS does not make the vehi-  
cle change lanes. It is the driver's  
responsibility to always check the  
road conditions.  
• Do not turn the steering wheel sud-  
denly, when the LDWS warns you  
that your vehicle is leaving the lane.  
• If the sensor can not detect the lane  
OJD052028  
or if the vehicle speed does not  
exceed 60km/h, the LDWS won't  
warn you even though the vehicle  
leaves the lane.  
OJD042178  
To operate the LDWS, press the switch  
with the ignition in the ON position. The  
indicator illuminates on the cluster. To  
cancel the LDWS, press the switch  
again.  
• If your vehicle has window tint or  
other types of coating on the front  
windshield, the LDWS may not  
work properly.  
• Do not let water or any kind of liq-  
uid come in contact with the LDWS  
sensor.  
OJD052029  
• Do not remove the LDWS parts and  
do not affect the sensor by a strong  
impact.  
• Do not put objects that reflect light  
on the dash board.  
• Always check road conditions  
because you may not hear the  
warning chime because of audio  
and external conditions.  
OJD052030  
This system detects the lane with the  
sensor at the front windshield and warns  
you when your vehicle leaves the lane.  
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• When the sensor detects the lane line  
OJD042180  
• When the sensor doesn’t detect the lane line  
OJD042181/OJD042182  
OJD052057  
1. Visual warning  
If you change the display mode of trip  
computer while the LDWS is ON, the  
symbol of the LDWS will display like a  
picture.  
If you leave the lane, the lane you leave  
on the LCD display blinks yellow with 0.8  
second of interval.  
The color of symbol will change depend  
on the condition of LDWS system.  
2. Auditory warning  
If you leave the lane, the warning sound  
operates with 0.8 second of interval.  
- White color : It means the sensor does  
not detect the lane line.  
- Green color : It means the sensor detects  
the lane line.  
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If your vehicle leaves the lane when the  
LDWS is operating and vehicle speed  
exceeds 60km/h, the warning operates  
as follows:  
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• Light reflects from the water on the  
road.  
The LDWS does not operate  
when:  
• The lens or windshield is stained with  
foreign matter.  
• The driver turns on the turn signal to  
change lane.  
• The sensor can not detect the lane  
because of fog, heavy rain or heavy  
snow.  
But, when the hazard warning flasher  
is operating, the LDWS operates nor-  
mally.  
• The surrounding temperature of the  
inside rear view mirror is high due to a  
direct ray of light.  
• Driving on the lane line.  
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NOTICE  
To change lane, operate the turn signal  
switch, then change the lane.  
• The lane is very wide or narrow.  
• The lane line is damaged or indistinct.  
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Warning indicator  
• The shadow is on the lane line by a  
median strip.  
The LDWS may not warn you even  
comes on (yellow indicator), the LDWS is if the vehicle leaves the lane, or  
If the LDWS FAIL warning indicator  
• There is a mark similar to a lane line.  
• There is a boundary structure.  
not working properly. We recommend  
that the system be checked by an author-  
ized Kia dealer.  
may warn you even if the vehicle  
does not leave the lane when:  
• The distance from vehicle ahead is  
very short or the vehicle ahead hides  
the lane line.  
• The lane is not visible due to snow, rain,  
stain, a puddle or many other things.  
• The vehicle shakes heavily.  
• The brightness of the outside changes  
suddenly.  
• The lane number increases or decreas-  
es or the lane lines are crossing com-  
plicatedly.  
• Not turning on the headlight even at  
night or in the tunnel.  
• Putting something on the dashboard.  
• Driving with the sun in front of you.  
• Driving in areas under construction.  
• Difficult to distinguish the color of the  
lane from the road.  
• Driving on a steep grade or a curve.  
• The lane line is more than two in either  
side (Left/Right).  
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ECONOMICAL OPERATION  
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends  
mainly on your style of driving, where you  
drive and when you drive.  
• Do not "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.  
This can increase fuel consumption  
and also increase wear on these com-  
ponents. In addition, driving with your  
foot resting on the brake pedal may  
cause the brakes to overheat, which  
reduces their effectiveness and may  
lead to more serious consequences.  
• Keep your vehicle in good condition.  
For better fuel economy and reduced  
maintenance costs, maintain your vehi-  
cle in accordance with the mainte-  
nance schedule. If you drive your vehi-  
cle in severe conditions, more frequent  
maintenance is required.  
Each of these factors affects how many  
kilometers (miles) you can get from a  
liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-  
cle as economically as possible, use the  
following driving suggestions to help  
save money in both fuel and repairs:  
• Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum  
service, your vehicle should be kept  
clean and free of corrosive materials. It  
is especially important that mud, dirt,  
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate  
on the underside of the vehicle. This  
extra weight can result in increased  
fuel consumption and also contribute  
to corrosion.  
• Take care of your tires. Keep them  
inflated to the recommended pressure.  
Incorrect inflation, either too much or  
too little, results in unnecessary tire  
wear. Check the tire pressures at least  
once a month.  
• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-  
ate rate. Do not make "jack-rabbit"  
starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain  
a steady cruising speed. Do not race  
between stoplights. Try to adjust your  
speed to the traffic so you do not have  
to change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid  
heavy traffic whenever possible.  
Always maintain a safe distance from  
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-  
essary braking. This also reduces  
brake wear.  
• Be sure that the wheels are aligned  
correctly. Improper alignment can  
result from hitting curbs or driving too  
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-  
ment causes faster tire wear and may  
also result in other problems as well as  
greater fuel consumption.  
• Travel lightly. Do not carry unnecessary  
weight in your vehicle. Weight reduces  
fuel economy.  
• Do not let the engine idle longer than  
necessary. If you are waiting (and not  
in traffic), turn off your engine and  
restart only when you're ready to go.  
• Drive at a moderate speed. The faster  
you drive, the more fuel your vehicle  
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,  
especially on the highway, is one of the  
most effective ways to reduce fuel con-  
sumption.  
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• Remember, your vehicle does not  
require extended warm-up. After the  
engine has started, allow the engine to  
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-  
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold  
weather, however, give your engine a  
slightly longer warm-up period.  
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-  
dition is important both for economy and  
safety.We recommend in general that the  
vehicle be serviced by an authorized Kia  
dealer.  
WARNING - Engine off dur-  
ing motion  
• Do not "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.  
Lugging is driving too slowly in too high  
a gear resulting engine bucking. If this  
happens, shift to a lower gear. Over-  
revving is racing the engine beyond its  
safe limit. This can be avoided by shift-  
ing at the recommended speeds.  
Never turn the engine off to coast  
down hills or anytime the vehicle is  
in motion. The power steering and  
power brakes will not function  
properly without the engine run-  
ning. Instead, keep the engine on  
and downshift to an appropriate  
gear for engine braking effect. In  
addition, turning off the ignition  
while driving could engage the  
steering wheel lock (if equipped)  
resulting in loss of vehicle steering  
which could cause serious injury  
or death.  
• Use your air conditioning sparingly.  
The air conditioning system is operat-  
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-  
omy is reduced when you use it.  
• Open windows at high speeds can  
reduce fuel economy.  
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds  
and headwinds. To help offset some of  
this loss, slow down when driving in  
these conditions.  
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS  
Hazardous driving conditions  
Rocking the vehicle  
WARNING - Downshifting  
When hazardous driving conditions are  
encountered such as water, snow, ice,  
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow  
these suggestions:  
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to  
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn  
the steering wheel right and left to clear  
the area around your front wheels. Then,  
shift back and forth between 1 (First) and  
R (Reverse) in vehicles equipped with a  
manual transaxle or R (Reverse) and any  
forward gear in vehicles equipped with  
an automatic transaxle. Do not race the  
engine, and spin the wheels as little as  
possible. If you are still stuck after a few  
tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow  
vehicle to avoid engine overheating and  
possible damage to the transaxle.  
Downshifting with an automatic  
transaxle, while driving on slippery  
surfaces can cause an accident.  
The sudden change in tire speed  
could cause the tires to skid. Be  
careful when downshifting on slip-  
pery surfaces.  
• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-  
tance for braking.  
• Avoid sudden braking or steering.  
• When braking with non-ABS brakes  
pump the brake pedal with a light up-  
and-down motion until the vehicle is  
stopped.  
WARNING - ABS  
Do not pump the brake pedal on a  
vehicle equipped with ABS.  
CAUTION  
Prolonged rocking may cause  
engine over-heating, transaxle dam-  
age or failure, and tire damage.  
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use  
second gear. Accelerate slowly to  
avoid spinning the drive wheels.  
• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or  
other non-slip material under the drive  
wheels to provide traction when stalled  
in ice, snow, or mud.  
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Smooth cornering  
Driving in the rain  
WARNING - Spinning tires  
Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-  
ners, especially when roads are wet.  
Ideally, corners should always be taken  
under gentle acceleration. If you follow  
these suggestions, tire wear will be held  
to a minimum.  
Rain and wet roads can make driving  
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre-  
pared for the slick pavement. Here are a  
few things to consider when driving in the  
rain:  
Do not spin the wheels, especially  
at speeds more than 56 km/h (35  
mph). Spinning the wheels at high  
speeds when the vehicle is station-  
ary could cause a tire to overheat  
which could result in tire damage  
that may injure bystanders.  
• A heavy rainfall will make it harder to  
see and will increase the distance  
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow  
down.  
Driving at night  
Because night driving presents more  
hazards than driving in the daylight, here  
are some important tips to remember:  
• Keep your windshield wiping equip-  
ment in good shape. Replace your  
windshield wiper blades when they  
show signs of streaking or missing  
areas on the windshield.  
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NOTICE  
The ESC system should be turned OFF  
prior to rocking the vehicle.  
• Slow down and keep more distance  
between you and other vehicles, as it  
may be more difficult to see at night,  
especially in areas where there may  
not be any street lights.  
• If your tires are not in good condition,  
making a quick stop on wet pavement  
can cause a skid and possibly lead to  
an accident. Be sure your tires are in  
good shape.  
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 forward or backward as it  
becomes unstuck, causing injury  
or damage to nearby people or  
objects.  
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare  
from other driver's headlights.  
• Keep your headlights clean and prop-  
erly aimed on vehicles not equipped  
with the automatic headlight aiming  
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed  
headlights will make it much more diffi-  
cult to see at night.  
• Turn on your headlights to make it eas-  
ier for others to see you.  
• Driving too fast through large puddles  
can affect your brakes. If you must go  
through puddles, try to drive through  
them slowly.  
• Avoid staring directly at the headlights  
of oncoming vehicles. You could be  
temporarily blinded, and it will take  
several seconds for your eyes to read-  
just to the darkness.  
• If you believe you may have gotten  
your brakes wet, apply them lightly  
while driving until normal braking oper-  
ation returns.  
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Driving in flooded areas  
Highway driving  
Tires  
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Avoid driving through flooded areas  
unless you are sure the water is no high-  
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.  
Drive through any water slowly. Allow  
adequate stopping distance because  
brake performance may be affected.  
After driving through water, dry the  
brakes by gently applying them several  
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.  
• Driving on tires with no or insuffi-  
cient tread is dangerous. Worn-  
out tires can result in loss of  
vehicle control, collisions, injury,  
and even death. Worn-out tires  
should be replaced as soon as  
possible and should never be  
used for driving. Always check  
the tire tread before driving your  
vehicle. For further information  
and tread limits, refer to chapter  
7, “Tires and wheels”.  
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to  
specification. Low tire inflation pressures  
will result in overheating and possible  
failure of the tires.  
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which  
may result in reduced traction or tire fail-  
ure.  
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NOTICE  
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation  
pressure shown on the tires.  
Driving off-road  
Drive carefully off-road because your  
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or  
roots of trees. Become familiar with the  
off-road conditions where you are going  
to drive before you begin driving.  
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil  
WARNING  
High speed travel consumes more fuel  
than urban motoring. Do not forget to  
check both engine coolant and engine oil.  
• Underinflated or overinflated  
tires can cause poor handling,  
loss of vehicle control, and sud-  
den tire failure leading to acci-  
dents, injuries, and even death.  
Always check the tires for proper  
inflation before driving. For prop-  
er tire pressures, refer to chapter  
8, “Tires and wheels”.  
Drive belt  
A loose or damaged drive belt may result  
in overheating of the engine.  
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WINTER DRIVING  
Snow tires  
Snowy or Icy conditions  
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,  
make sure they are radial tires of the  
same size and load range as the original  
tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels  
to balance your vehicle’s handling in all  
weather conditions. Keep in mind that the  
traction provided by snow tires on dry  
roads may not be as high as your vehi-  
cle's original equipment tires. You should  
drive cautiously even when the roads are  
clear. Check with the tire dealer for max-  
imum speed recommendations.  
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may  
be necessary to use snow tires or to  
install tire chains on your tires. If snow  
tires are needed, it is necessary to select  
tires equivalent in size and type of the  
original equipment tires. Failure to do so  
may adversely affect the safety and han-  
dling of your vehicle. Furthermore,  
speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden  
brake applications, and sharp turns are  
potentially very hazardous practices.  
During deceleration, use engine braking  
to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-  
cations on snowy or icy roads may cause  
skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-  
cient distance between the vehicle in  
operation in front and your vehicle. Also,  
apply the brake gently. It should be noted  
that installing tire chains on the tire will  
provide a greater driving force, but will  
not prevent side skids.  
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Severe weather conditions in the winter  
result in greater wear and other prob-  
lems. To minimize the problems of winter  
driving, you should follow these sugges-  
tions:  
WARNING - Snow tire size  
Snow tires should be equivalent in  
size and type to the vehicle's stan-  
dard tires. Otherwise, the safety  
and handling of your vehicle may  
be adversely affected.  
Do not install studded tires without first  
checking local, state and municipal regu-  
lations for possible restrictions against  
their use.  
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NOTICE  
Tire chains are not legal in all countries.  
Check the country laws before fitting  
tire chains.  
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Chain installation  
CAUTION  
When installing chains, follow the manu-  
facturer's instructions and mount them as  
tightly as you can. Drive slowly with  
chains installed. If you hear the chains  
contacting the body or chassis, stop and  
tighten them. If they still make contact,  
slow down until it stops. Remove the  
chains as soon as you begin driving on  
cleared roads.  
• Make sure the snow chains are  
the correct size and type for your  
tires. Incorrect snow chains can  
cause damage to the vehicle body  
and suspension and may not be  
covered by your vehicle manufac-  
turer warranty. Also, the snow  
chain connecting hooks may be  
damaged from contacting vehicle  
components causing the snow  
chains to come loose from the  
tire. Make sure the snow chains  
are SAE class “S” certified.  
WARNING  
- Mounting chains  
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Tire chains  
When mounting snow chains, park  
the vehicle on level ground away  
from traffic. Turn on the vehicle  
Hazard Warning flashers and place  
a triangular emergency warning  
device behind the vehicle if avail-  
able. Always place the vehicle in P  
(Park), apply the parking brake and  
turn off the engine before installing  
snow chains.  
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are  
thinner, they can be damaged by mount-  
ing some types of snow chains on them.  
Therefore, the use of snow tires is rec-  
ommended instead of snow chains. Do  
not mount tire chains on vehicles  
equipped with aluminum wheels; snow  
chains may cause damage to the wheels.  
If snow chains must be used, use wire-  
type chains with a thickness of less than  
15 mm (0.59 in). Damage to your vehicle  
caused by improper snow chain use is  
not covered by your vehicle manufactur-  
ers warranty.  
• Always check chain installation  
for proper mounting after driving  
approximately 0.5 to 1 km (0.3 to  
0.6 miles) to ensure safe mount-  
ing. Retighten or remount the  
chains if they are loose.  
• If your vehicle has 225/45R17 or  
225/40ZR18 size tires do not use  
tire chain; they can damage your  
vehicle (wheel, suspension and  
body).  
Install tire chains only on the front tires.  
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Use high quality ethylene glycol  
coolant  
Change to "winter weight" oil if  
necessary  
WARNING - Tire chains  
• The use of chains may adversely  
affect vehicle handling.  
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality  
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling  
system. It is the only type of coolant that  
should be used because it helps prevent  
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-  
cates the water pump and prevents  
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish  
your coolant in accordance with the  
maintenance schedule. Before winter,  
have your coolant tested to assure that  
its freezing point is sufficient for the tem-  
peratures anticipated during the winter.  
In some climates it is recommended that  
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be  
used during cold weather. See chapter 8  
for recommendations. If you aren't sure  
what weight oil you should use, we rec-  
ommend that you consult an authorized  
Kia dealer.  
• Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph)  
or the chain manufacturer’s rec-  
ommended speed limit, whichev-  
er is lower.  
• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,  
holes, sharp turns, and other  
road hazards, which may cause  
the vehicle to bounce.  
Check spark plugs and ignition  
system  
• Avoid sharp turns or locked-  
wheel braking.  
Inspect your spark plugs as described in  
chapter 7 and replace them if necessary.  
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-  
nents to be sure they are not cracked,  
worn or damaged in any way.  
Check battery and cables  
Winter puts additional burdens on the  
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-  
tery and cables as described in chapter  
7. We recommend that the system be  
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.  
CAUTION  
• Chains that are the wrong size or  
improperly installed can damage  
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-  
pension, body and wheels.  
• Stop driving and retighten the  
chains any time you hear them  
hitting the vehicle.  
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To keep locks from freezing  
Don't let your parking brake  
freeze  
Carry emergency equipment  
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an  
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into  
the key opening. If a lock is covered with  
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing  
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is  
frozen internally, you may be able to thaw  
it out by using a heated key. Handle the  
heated key with care to avoid injury.  
Depending on the severity of the weath-  
er, you should carry appropriate emer-  
gency equipment. Some of the items you  
may want to carry include tire chains, tow  
straps or chains, flashlight, emergency  
flares, sand, shovel, jumper cables, win-  
dow scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-  
alls, blanket, etc.  
Under some conditions your parking  
brake can freeze in the engaged position.  
This is most likely 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 the parking  
brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-  
ily while you put the shift lever in P (auto-  
matic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear  
(manual transaxle) and block the rear  
wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Then  
release the parking brake.  
Use approved window washer  
anti-freeze in system  
To keep the water in the window washer  
system from freezing, add an approved  
window washer anti-freeze solution in  
accordance with instructions on the con-  
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is  
available from an authorized Kia dealer  
and most auto parts outlets. Do not use  
engine coolant or other types of anti-  
freeze as these may damage the paint  
finish.  
Don't let ice and snow accumu-  
late underneath  
Under some conditions, snow and ice  
can build up under the fenders and inter-  
fere with the steering. When driving in  
severe winter conditions where this may  
happen, you should periodically check  
underneath the vehicle to be sure the  
movement of the front wheels and the  
steering components is not obstructed.  
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TRAILER TOWING  
If you are considering towing with your  
vehicle, you should first check with your  
country's Department of Motor Vehicles  
to determine their legal requirements.  
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify  
what the vehicle trailering capacity is for  
your vehicle, you should read the infor-  
mation in “Weight of the trailer” that  
appears later in this chapter.  
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NOTICE - For Europe  
• The technically permissible maximum  
load on the rear axle(s) may be  
exceeded by not more than 15 % and  
the technically permissible maximum  
laden mass of the vehicle may be  
exceeded by not more than 10 % or  
100 kg (220.4 lbs), whichever value is  
lower. In this case, do not exceed 100  
km/h (62.1 mph) for vehicle of catego-  
ry M1 or 80 km/h (49.7 mph) for vehi-  
cle of category N1.  
• When towing a trailer, the additional  
load imposed at the trailer coupling  
device may cause the rear tire maxi-  
mum load ratings to be exceeded, but  
not by more than 15%. In such a case,  
do not exceed 100km/h, and the rear  
tire pressure should be at least 20  
kPa(0.2 bar) above the tire pressure(s)  
as recommended for normal use (i.e.  
without a trailer attached).  
Since laws vary the requirements for tow-  
ing trailers, cars, or other types of vehi-  
cles or apparatus may differ. We recom-  
mend that you ask an authorized Kia  
dealer.  
Remember that trailering is different than  
just driving your vehicle by itself.  
Trailering means changes in handling,  
durability, and fuel economy. Successful,  
safe trailering requires correct equip-  
ment, and it has to be used properly.  
WARNING - Towing a trailer  
If you don't use the correct equip-  
ment and/or drive improperly, you  
can lose control when you pull a  
trailer. For example, if the trailer is  
too heavy, the brakes may not work  
well - or even at all. You and your  
passengers could be seriously or  
fatally injured. Pull a trailer only if  
you have followed all the steps in  
this chapter.  
This chapter contains many time-tested,  
important trailering tips and safety rules.  
Many of these are important for your  
safety and that of your passengers.  
Please read this chapter carefully before  
you pull a trailer.  
Load-pulling components such as the  
engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and  
tires are forced to work harder against  
the load of the added weight. The engine  
is required to operate at relatively higher  
speeds and under greater loads. This  
additional burden generates extra heat.  
The trailer also considerably adds wind  
resistance, increasing the pulling require-  
ments.  
CAUTION  
WARNING - Weight limits  
Pulling a trailer improperly can  
damage your vehicle and result in  
costly repairs not covered by your  
warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,  
follow the advice in this chapter.  
Before towing, make sure the total  
trailer weight, GCW (gross combi-  
nation weight), GVW (gross vehicle  
weight), GAW (gross axle weight )  
and trailer tongue load are all with-  
in the limits.  
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• The bumpers on your vehicle are not  
intended for hitches. Do not attach  
rental hitches or other bumper-type  
hitches to them. Use only a frame-  
mounted hitch that does not attach to  
the bumper.  
Safety chains  
You should always attach chains  
between your vehicle and your trailer.  
Cross the safety chains under the tongue  
of the trailer so that the tongue will not  
drop to the road if it becomes separated  
from the hitch.  
• A Kia accessory trailer hitch is avail-  
able at an authorized Kia dealer.  
Instructions about safety chains may be  
provided by the hitch manufacturer or by  
the trailer manufacturer. Follow the man-  
ufacturer’s recommendation for attaching  
safety chains. Always leave just enough  
slack so you can turn with your trailer.  
And, never allow safety chains to drag on  
the ground.  
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Hitches  
It's important to have the correct hitch  
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks  
going by, and rough roads are a few rea-  
sons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here  
are some rules to follow:  
• Do you have to make any holes in the  
body of your vehicle when you install a  
trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to  
seal the holes later when you remove  
the hitch.  
If you do not seal them, deadly carbon  
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can  
get into your vehicle, as well as dirt and  
water.  
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Following distance  
Trailer brakes  
Driving with a trailer  
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-  
cle ahead as you would when driving  
your vehicle without a trailer. This can  
help you avoid situations that require  
heavy braking and sudden turns.  
If your trailer is equipped with a braking  
system, make sure it conforms to your  
country’s regulations and that it is prop-  
erly installed and operating correctly.  
Towing a trailer requires a certain  
amount of experience. Before setting out  
for the open road, you must get to know  
your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the  
feel of handling and braking with the  
added weight of the trailer. And always  
keep in mind that the vehicle you are  
driving is now a good deal longer and not  
nearly so responsive as your vehicle is  
by itself.  
If your trailer weight exceeds the maxi-  
mum allowed weight without trailer  
brakes, then the trailer will also require its  
own brakes as well. Be sure to read and  
follow the instructions for the trailer  
brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust  
and maintain them properly.  
Passing  
You’ll need more passing distance up  
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,  
because of the increased vehicle length,  
you’ll need to go much farther beyond the  
passed vehicle before you can return to  
your lane.  
Before you start, check the trailer hitch  
and platform, safety chains, electrical  
connector(s), lights, tires and mirror  
adjustment. If the trailer has electric  
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-  
ing and then apply the trailer brake con-  
troller by hand to be sure the brakes are  
working. This lets you check your electri-  
cal connection at the same time.  
• Do not tap into or modify your vehicle's  
brake system.  
Backing up  
WARNING - Trailer brakes  
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel  
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer  
to the left, just move your hand to the left.  
To move the trailer to the right, move your  
hand to the right. Always back up slowly  
and, if possible, have someone guide you.  
Do not use a trailer with its own  
brakes unless you are absolutely  
certain that you have properly set  
up the brake system. This is not a  
task for amateurs. Use an experi-  
enced, competent trailer shop for  
this work.  
During your trip, check occasionally to be  
sure that the load is secure, and that the  
lights and any trailer brakes are still work-  
ing.  
Making turns  
When you’re turning with a trailer, make  
wider turns than normal. Do this so your  
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,  
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid  
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well  
in advance.  
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Turn signals when towing a trailer  
Driving on grades  
CAUTION  
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has  
to have a different turn signal flasher and  
extra wiring. The green arrows on your  
instrument panel will flash whenever you  
signal a turn or lane change. Properly  
connected, the trailer lights will also flash  
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,  
change lanes, or stop.  
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear  
before you start down a long or steep  
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you  
might have to use your brakes so much  
that they would get hot and no longer  
operate efficiently.  
• When towing a trailer on steep  
grades (in excess of 6%) pay close  
attention to the engine coolant  
temperature gauge to ensure the  
engine does not overheat.  
If the coolant temperature red  
warning light illuminates or the  
coolant temperature gauge moves  
towards “130”, pull over and stop  
as soon as it is safe to do so, and  
allow the engine to idle until it  
cools down.You may proceed once  
the engine has cooled sufficiently.  
On a long uphill grade, shift down and  
reduce your speed to around 70 km/h (45  
mph) to reduce the possibility of engine  
and transaxle overheating.  
When towing a trailer, the green arrows  
on your instrument panel will flash for  
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are  
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers  
behind you are seeing your signals  
when, in fact, they are not. It is important  
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-  
er bulbs are still working. You must also  
check the lights every time you discon-  
nect and then reconnect the wires.  
If your trailer weighs more than the max-  
imum trailer weight without trailer brakes  
and you have an automatic transaxle,  
you should drive in D (Drive) when tow-  
ing a trailer.  
• You must decide driving speed  
depending on trailer weight and  
uphill grade to reduce the possi-  
bility of engine and transaxle  
overheating.  
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) when  
towing a trailer will minimize heat build up  
and extend the life of your transaxle.  
Do not connect a trailer lighting system  
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.  
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-  
ness.  
An authorized Kia dealer can assist you  
in installing the wiring harness.  
WARNING  
Failure to use an approved trailer  
wiring harness could result in dam-  
age to the vehicle electrical system  
and/or personal injury.  
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Parking on hills  
However, if you ever have to park your  
trailer on a hill, here is how to do it:  
WARNING - Parking brake  
Generally, if you have a trailer attached to  
your vehicle, you should not park your  
vehicle on a hill. People can be seriously  
or fatally injured, and both your vehicle  
and the trailer can be damaged if unex-  
pectedly roll down hill.  
1. Pull the vehicle into the parking space.  
Turn the steering wheel in the direction  
of the curb (right if headed down hill,  
left if headed up hill).  
It can be dangerous to get out of  
your vehicle if the parking brake is  
not firmly set.  
If you have left the engine running,  
the vehicle can move suddenly.You  
or others could be seriously or  
fatally injured.  
2. If the vehicle has a manual transaxle,  
place the car in neutral. If the vehicle  
has an automatic transaxle, place the  
car in P (Park).  
WARNING - Parking on a  
hill  
Parking your vehicle on a hill with a  
trailer attached could cause seri-  
ous injury or death, should the trail-  
er break loose.  
3. Set the parking brake and shut off the  
vehicle.  
4. Place chocks under the trailer wheels  
on the down hill side of the wheels.  
5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift  
to neutral, release the parking brake  
and slowly release the brakes until the  
trailer chocks absorb the load.  
6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the park-  
ing brake and shift the vehicle to R  
(Reverse) for manual transaxle or P  
(Park) for automatic transaxle.  
7. Shut off the vehicle and release the  
vehicle brakes but leave the parking  
brake set.  
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When you are ready to leave after park-  
ing on a hill  
1. With the manual transaxle in Neutral  
or automatic transaxle in P (Park),  
apply your brakes and hold the brake  
pedal down while you:  
Maintenance when trailer towing  
CAUTION  
Your vehicle will need service more often  
a
• Due to higher load during trailer  
usage, overheating might occur  
in hot days or during uphill driv-  
ing. If the coolant gauge indicates  
over-heating, switch off the air  
conditioner and stop the vehicle  
in a safe area to cool down the  
engine.  
when you regularly pull  
trailer.  
Important items to pay particular atten-  
tion to include engine oil, automatic  
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling  
system fluid. Brake condition is another  
important item to frequently check. Each  
item is covered in this manual, and the  
Index will help you find them quickly. If  
you’re trailering, it is a good idea to  
review these chapters before you start  
your trip.  
• Start your engine;  
• Shift into gear; and  
• Release the parking brake.  
2. Slowly remove your foot from the  
brake pedal.  
• When towing check transaxle  
fluid more frequently.  
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of  
the chocks.  
• If your vehicle is not equipped  
with an air conditioner, you  
should install a condenser fan to  
improve engine performance  
when towing a trailer.  
Do not forget to also maintain your trailer  
and hitch. Follow the maintenance  
schedule that accompanied your trailer  
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-  
duct the check at the start of each day’s  
driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts  
and bolts should be tight.  
4. Stop and have someone pick up and  
store the chocks.  
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If you do decide to pull a trailer  
Here are some important points if you decide to pull a trailer:  
• Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control.  
• Do not do any towing with your car during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to allow the engine to properly break in. Failure  
to heed this caution may result in serious engine or transaxle damage.  
• When towing a trailer, we recommend that you consult an authorized Kia dealer on additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc.  
• Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (less than 100 km/h (60 mph)).  
• On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower.  
• The chart contains important considerations that have to do with weight:  
For Europe  
Gasoline  
1.4L  
Gasoline  
1.6L MPI  
Gasoline  
1.6L GDI  
Gasoline  
1.6L T-GDI  
Diesel  
1.4L  
Diesel  
1.6L  
Engine  
A/T  
Item  
M/T  
M/T  
A/T  
M/T  
M/T  
M/T  
M/T  
650  
A/T  
(DCT)  
650  
Without brake  
System  
600  
(1,323)  
600  
(1,323)  
600  
(1,323)  
600  
(1,323)  
600  
(1,323)  
600  
(1,323)  
650  
(1,433)  
Maximum trailer  
weight  
(1,433)  
(1,433)  
1,500  
With brake  
System  
1,200  
(2,646)  
1,300  
(2,866)  
1200  
(2,646)  
1,400  
(3,086)  
1,300  
(2,866)  
1,400  
(3,086)  
1,500  
(3,307)  
1,300  
(2,866)  
kg (Ibs.)  
(3,307)  
Maximum permissible static  
vertical load on the coupling device  
75  
60  
(132)  
60  
(132)  
60  
(132)  
60  
(132)  
60  
(132)  
60  
(132)  
75  
(165)  
75  
(165)  
(165)  
kg (Ibs.)  
Recommended distance from rear  
wheel center to coupling point  
3 Door and 5 Door : 859 (33.8)  
Wagon : 1,055 (41.54)  
mm (inch)  
M/T : Manual transaxle  
A/T : Automatic transaxle  
DCT : Double clutch transmission  
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The trailer tongue should weigh a maxi-  
mum of 10% of the total loaded trailer  
weight, within the limits of the maximum  
permissible trailer tongue load. After  
you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trail-  
er and then the tongue, separately, to  
see if the weights are proper. If they  
aren’t, you may be able to correct them  
simply by moving some items around in  
the trailer.  
Tongue Load  
Total Trailer Weight  
C190E01JM  
Gross Axle Weight Gross Vehicle Weight  
C190E02JM  
Weight of the trailer  
Weight of the trailer tongue  
What is the maximum safe weight of a  
trailer? It should never weigh more than  
the maximum trailer weight with trailer  
brakes. But even that can be too heavy.  
The tongue load of any trailer is an  
important weight to measure because it  
affects the total gross vehicle weight  
(GVW) of your vehicle. This weight  
includes the curb weight of the vehicle,  
any cargo you may carry in it, and the  
people who will be riding in the vehicle.  
And if you will tow a trailer, you must add  
the tongue load to the GVW because  
your vehicle will also be carrying that  
weight.  
It depends on how you plan to use your  
trailer. For example, speed, altitude, road  
grades, outside temperature and how  
often your vehicle is used to pull a trailer  
are all important. The ideal trailer weight  
can also depend on any special equip-  
ment that you have on your vehicle.  
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NOTICE  
WARNING - Trailer  
With increasing altitude the engine per-  
formance decreases. From 1.000 m  
above sea level and for every 1.000 m  
thereafter 10% of vehicle/trailer weight  
(trailer weighter + gross vehicle weight)  
must be deducted.  
• Never load a trailer with more  
weight in the rear than in the  
front. The front should be loaded  
with approximately 60% of the  
total trailer load; the rear should  
be loaded with approximately  
40% of the total trailer load.  
• Never exceed the maximum  
weight limits of the trailer or trail-  
er towing equipment. Improper  
loading can result in damage to  
your vehicle and/or personal  
injury. Check weights and loading  
at a commercial scale or highway  
patrol office equipped with  
scales.  
• An improperly loaded trailer can  
cause loss of vehicle control.  
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VEHICLE WEIGHT  
This chapter will guide you in the proper  
loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to  
keep your loaded vehicle weight within its  
design rating capability, with or without a  
trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will  
provide maximum return of the vehicle  
design performance. Before loading your  
vehicle, familiarize yourself with the fol-  
lowing terms for determining your vehi-  
cle's weight ratings, with or without a  
trailer, from the vehicle's specifications  
and the certification label:  
GAW (Gross axle weight)  
Overloading  
WARNING - Vehicle weight  
This is the total weight placed on each  
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle  
curb weight and all payload.  
The gross axle weight rating  
(GAWR) and the gross vehicle  
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehi-  
cle are on the certification label  
attached to the driver's (or front  
passenger’s) door. Exceeding  
these ratings can cause an acci-  
dent or vehicle damage. You can  
calculate the weight of your load by  
weighing the items (and people)  
before putting them in the vehicle.  
Be careful not to overload your  
vehicle.  
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)  
This is the maximum allowable weight  
that can be carried by a single axle (front  
or rear). These numbers are shown on  
the certification label.  
The total load on each axle must never  
exceed its GAWR.  
Base curb weight  
This is the weight of the vehicle including GVW (Gross vehicle weight)  
a full tank of fuel and all standard equip-  
ment. It does not include passengers,  
Cargo Weight plus passengers.  
cargo, or optional equipment.  
This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual  
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rat-  
Vehicle curb weight  
ing)  
This is the weight of your new vehicle  
This is the maximum allowable weight of  
when you picked it up from your dealer  
the fully loaded vehicle (including all  
plus any aftermarket equipment.  
options, equipment, passengers and  
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer-  
tification label.  
Cargo weight  
This figure includes all weight added to  
the Base Curb Weight, including cargo  
and optional equipment.  
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