Get Driving your vehicle -> Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Guide for Kia Ceed SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

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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.

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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.

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NOTICE

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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

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ABS

system

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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