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BRAKE SYSTEM

Power brakes

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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.

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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.

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• 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.

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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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To release EPB (electric parking brake)

automatically:

• Manual transaxle vehicle

1. Start the engine.

2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.

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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.

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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.

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• 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.

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• 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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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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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Driving your vehicle

• 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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