Get Driving your vehicle Guide for Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2011-2016)

Driving your vehicle

Before driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Key positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

• Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . 5-7

• ENGINE START/STOP button position . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Starting the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

• Manual transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Automatic transaxle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

• Automatic transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

• Parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

• Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

• Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

• Vehicle stability management (VSM). . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

• Hill-start assist control (HAC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

ISG (idle stop and go) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40

Active Eco System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45

Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46

Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48

• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48

• Rocking the vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48

• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49

• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49

• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50

• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50

• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51

• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51

Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-52

Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55

Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56

• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56

• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59

Vehicle weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

• Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

• Vehicle curb weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

• Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

• GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

• GAWR (Gross axle weight rating). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

• GVW (Gross vehicle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

• GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

Driving your vehicle

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 car, have the

exhaust system checked as soon as

possible by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING - Engine

exhaust

Do not inhale exhaust fumes or

leave your engine running in a

enclosed area for a prolonged

time. Exhaust fumes contain

carbon monoxide, a colorless,

odorless gas that can cause

unconsciousness and death by

asphyxiation.

WARNING - Open

tailgate

Do not drive with the tailgate

open. Poisonous exhaust gases

can enter the passenger com-

partment

If you must drive with the tail-

gate open proceed as follows:

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 the highest speed.

WARNING - California

proposition

Engine exhaust and a wide vari-

ety of automobile components

and parts, including compo-

nents found in the interior fur-

nishings in a vehicle, contain or

emit chemicals known to the

State of California to cause can-

cer and birth defects and repro-

ductive harm. In addition, cer-

tain fluids contained in vehicles

and certain products of compo-

nent wear contain or emit chem-

icals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm.

Before entering vehicle

• Be sure that all windows, outside

mirror(s), and outside lights are

clean.

• Check the condition of the tires.

• Check under the vehicle for any

sign of leaks.

• Be sure there are no obstacles

behind you if you intend to back up.

Necessary inspections

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 Section 7,

“Maintenance”.

Before starting

• Close and lock all doors.

• Position the seat so that all con-

trols are easily reached.

• Buckle your seat belt.

• Adjust the inside and outside

rearview mirrors.

• Be sure that all lights work.

• Check all gauges.

• Check the operation of warning

lights when the ignition switch is

turned to the ON position.

• Release the parking brake and

make sure the brake warning light

goes out.

For safe operation, be sure you are

familiar with your vehicle and its

equipment.

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WARNING - Distracted

driving

Focus on the road while driving.

The driver's primary responsi-

bility is in the safe and legal

operation of the vehicle. Use of

any handled devices, other

equipment or vehicle systems

that distract the drive should

not be used during vehicle

operation.

WARNING

- Check surrounding

Always check the surrounding

areas near your vehicle for peo-

ple, especially children, before

putting a vehicle into D (Drive)

or R (Reverse).

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WARNING - Fire risk

When you intend to park or stop

the vehicle with the engine on,

be careful not to depress the

accelerator pedal for a long

period of time. It may overheat

the engine or exhaust system

and cause fire.

WARNING - Driving

while intoxi-

cated

Do not drive while intoxicated.

Drinking and driving is danger-

ous. Even a small amount of

alcohol will affect your reflexes,

perceptions and judgment.

Driving while under the influ-

ence of drugs is as dangerous

as or more dangerous than driv-

ing drunk.

WARNING - Loose

objects

Securely store items in your

vehicle. When you make a sud-

den stop or turn the steering

wheel rapidly, loose objects

may drop on the floor and it

could interfere with the opera-

tion of the foot pedals, possibly

causing an accident.

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Illuminated ignition switch

(if equipped)

Whenever a front door is opened, the

ignition switch will illuminate 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. It will

also go off after about 30 seconds

when the door is closed.

Ignition switch position

LOCK

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.

The anti-theft steering column lock 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 automatic

transaxle, set the parking brake fully

and shut the engine off.

ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel is unlocked and

electrical accessories are operative.

If difficulty is experienced turning the

ignition switch to the ACC position,

turn the key while turning the steer-

ing wheel right and left to release the

tension.

The warning lights can be checked

before the engine is started. This is

the normal running position after the

engine is started.

Do not leave the ignition switch ON if

the engine is not running to prevent

battery discharge.

START

Turn the ignition switch to the START

position to start the engine. The

engine will crank until you release

the key; then it returns to the ON

position. The brake warning light can

be checked in this position.

KEY POSITIONS

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WARNING - Ignition

switch

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.

WARNING - Steering

wheel

Never reach for any 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.

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Illuminated ENGINE

START/STOP button

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.

ENGINE START/STOP button

position

OFF

To turn off the engine (START/RUN

position) or vehicle power (ON posi-

tion), 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 button will

not change to the OFF position but to

the ACC position.

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

seconds or 3 times successively

within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still

moving, you can restart the engine

without depressing the brake pedal

by pressing the ENGINE

START/STOP button with the shift

lever in the N (Neutral) position.

ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)

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ACC(Accessory)

Press the ENGINE START/STOP

button while it is in the OFF position

without depressing the brake pedal.

The electrical accessories are opera-

tional.

If the ENGINE START/STOP button

is in the ACC position for more than

1 hour, the button is turned off auto-

matically to prevent battery dis-

charge.

Press the ENGINE START/STOP

button while it is in the ACC position

without depressing the brake pedal.

The warning lights can be checked

before the engine is started. Do not

leave the ENGINE START/STOP

button in the ON position for a long

time. The battery may discharge,

because the engine is not running.

START/RUN

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 safety,

start the engine with the shift lever in

the P (Park) position.

If you press the ENGINE

START/STOP button without

depressing the brake pedal, the

engine will not start and the button

will change as follow:

OFF ➔ ACC ➔ ON ➔ OFF

Orange

Blue

Not illuminated

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If you leave the ENGINE START/

STOP button in the ACC or ON posi-

tion for a long time, the battery will

discharge.

WARNING - Starting

vehicle

Never press the ENGINE

START/STOP button while the

vehicle is in motion except in an

emergency. This would result in

loss of directional control and

braking function, which could

cause an accident.

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Starting the engine with an

ignition key (if equipped)

1.Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

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 igni-

tion switch to the start position.

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.

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.

4.Do not wait for the engine to warm

up while the vehicle remains sta-

tionary.

Start driving at moderate engine

speeds. (Steep accelerating and

decelerating should be avoided.)

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 traffic and road conditions per-

mit, 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.

STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING - Proper

footwear

Always wear appropriate shoes

when operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes (high heels,

ski boots, sandals, etc.) may

interfere with your ability to use

the brake and accelerator pedal.

CAUTION - Starter

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 damage

it.

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Starting the engine with a

smart key (if equipped)

1.Carry the smart key or leave it

inside the vehicle.

2.Make sure the parking brake is

firmly applied

3.Place the transaxle shift lever in P

(Park).

4.Press the ENGINE START/STOP

button while depressing the brake

pedal.

It should be started without

depressing the accelerator.

5.Do not wait for the engine to warm

up while the vehicle remains sta-

tionary.

Start driving at moderate engine

speeds. (Steep accelerating and

decelerating should be avoided.)

• Even if the smart key is in the vehi-

cle, the engine may not start if the

key is not detected by one of the

antennas.

• When the ENGINE START/STOP

button is pressed, the system

checks for the smart key. If the

smart key is not in the vehicle,the “

” or “ ” indicator will blink or

the warning "Key not in vehicle" will

illuminate on the LCD display. And

if all doors are closed, the chime

will sound for 5 seconds. The indi-

cator or warning will turn off while

the vehicle is moving. Always have

the smart key with you.

The engine will start, only when the

smart key is in the vehicle.

KEY

OUT

WARNING - Unintended

vehicle movement

Never leave the smart key in the

vehicle with children or vehicle

occupants who are unfamiliar

with the vehicle operation.

Pushing the ENGINE

START/STOP button while the

smart key is in the vehicle may

result in unintended engine

activation and/or unintended

vehicle movement.

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• 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.

• When the stop lamp fuse is blown,

you can't 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 sec-

onds while it is in the ACC posi-

tion. The engine can start without

depressing the brake pedal. But for

your safety always depress the

brake pedal before starting the

engine.

Do not press the ENGINE START/

STOP button for more than 10 sec-

onds except when the stop lamp fuse

is blown.

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Manual transaxle operation

The manual transaxle has 6 forward

gears.

This shift pattern is imprinted on the

shift knob. The transaxle is fully syn-

chronized in all forward gears so

shifting 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

ignition lock switch, the engine will

not start when starting the engine

without depressing the clutch pedal.

The shift lever must be returned to

the neutral position before shifting

into R (Reverse). The ring (1) located

below the shift knob must be pulled

upward while moving the shift lever

to the R (Reverse) position.

Make sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before shifting into R

(Reverse).

Never operate the engine with the

tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.

MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

CAUTION - Downshifting

Do not downshift more than 2

gears or downshift the gear

when the engine is running at

high speed (5,000 RPM or high-

er). Such a downshifting may

damage the engine, clutch and

the transaxle.

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The shift lever can be moved without-

pressing the button.

The button (1) should be pressed when

moving the shift lever into reverse.

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• During cold weather, shifting may

be difficult until the transaxle lubri-

cant is warmed up. This is normal

and not harmful to the transaxle.

• If you've come to a complete stop

and it's hard to shift into 1st or R

(Reverse), leave the shift lever at

neutral position and release the

clutch. Depress the clutch pedal

back down, and then shift into 1st

or R (Reverse) gear position.

WARNING - Incline

parking

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 1st gear when the

vehicle is parked on a level or

uphill grade, and shifted into R

(Reverse) on a downhill grade.

Unexpected and sudden vehicle

movement can occur if these

precautions 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, do not

use the clutch to hold the

vehicle stopped on an uphill

grade, while waiting for a traf-

fic light, etc.

• Do not use the shift lever as a

handrest during driving, as

this can result in premature

wear of the transaxle shift

forks.

If you don't press the clutch

pedal fully, the clutch may be

damaged or noise may occur.

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Using the clutch

The clutch 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 unnecessary

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.

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy

traffic or while driving up steep hills,

downshift before the engine starts to

labor. Downshifting reduces the

chance of stalling and gives better

acceleration when you need to

increase your speed again.When the

vehicle is traveling down steep hills,

downshifting helps maintain safe

speed and prolongs brake life.

Good driving practices

• Never take the vehicle out of gear

and coast down a hill. This is

extremely hazardous. Always leave

the vehicle in gear.

• Don't "ride" the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and mal-

function. Instead, when you are

driving down a long hill, shift to a

lower gear. When you do this,

engine braking will help slow down

the vehicle.

• Slow down before shifting to a

lower gear. This will help avoid

over-revving the engine, which can

cause damage.

• Slow down when you encounter

cross winds. This gives you much

better control of your vehicle.

• Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift

into R (Reverse).The transaxle can

be damaged if you do not.

• 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.

• 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 exceed posted speed limits.

• Avoid high speeds when cornering

or turning. High speed cornering

and turning increases the risk of

vehicle rollover due to loss of vehi-

cle control. Rollover accidents are

extremely violent and unpre-

dictable.

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Automatic transaxle operation

The automatic transaxle has 6 for-

ward speeds and one reverse speed.

The individual speeds are selected

automatically, depending on the

position of the shift lever.

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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).

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+ (UP)

Button

Shift lever

- (DOWN)

To shift, depress the brake pedal and press the button.

The shift lever can be shifted freely.

Press the button when shifting.

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For smooth operation, depress the

brake pedal when shifting from N

(Neutral) to a forward or reverse

gear.

When stopped on an upgrade, do not

hold the vehicle with engine power.

Use the service brake or the parking

brake.

Transaxle ranges

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster displays the shift lever posi-

tion when the ignition switch is in the

ON position.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into P (Park). This

position locks the transaxle and pre-

vents the front wheels from rotating.

Shifting into P (Park) while the vehi-

cle is in motion will cause the drive

wheels to lock which will cause you

to lose control of the vehicle.

WARNING - Automatic

transaxle

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. Do not use

the P position in place of the

parking brake. Always make

sure the shift lever is latched in

the P position and set the park-

ing brake fully. Unexpected and

sudden vehicle movement can

occur if these precautions are

not followed.

CAUTION - Transaxle

To avoid damage to your

transaxle, do not accelerate the

engine in R (Reverse) or any for-

ward gear position with the

brakes on. The transaxle may be

damaged if you shift into P

(Park) while the vehicle is in

motion.

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R (Reverse)

Use this position to drive the vehicle

backward.

N (Neutral)

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.

D (Drive)

This is the normal forward driving

position. The transaxle will automati-

cally shift through a 6-gear

sequence, providing the best fuel

economy and power.

For extra power when passing anoth-

er vehicle or climbing grades,

depress the accelerator fully, at

which time the transaxle will auto-

matically downshift to the next lower

gear.

Sports mode

Whether the vehicle is stopped or in

motion, sports mode is selected by

pushing the shift lever from the D

(Drive) position into the manual gate.

To return to D (Drive) range opera-

tion, push the shift lever back into the

main gate.

In Sports mode, moving the shift

lever backwards and forwards will

allow you to shift gears rapidly. In

contrast to a manual transaxle, the

Sports mode allows gearshifts with

the accelerator pedal depressed.

CAUTION - Shifting

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 when “Rocking

the Vehicle” explained in this

section.

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+ (UP)

- (DOWN)

Sports

mode

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Up (+) : Push the lever forward once

to shift up one gear.

Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one

gear.

• In Sports mode, the driver must

execute 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 vehi-

cle 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 auto-

matically.

• To maintain the required levels of

vehicle performance and safety,

the system may not execute cer-

tain gearshifts when the shift lever

is operated.

• 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.

Paddle shifter (if equipped)

The paddle shifter is available when

the shift lever is in the sport mode.

With the shift lever in the sports mode

Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once

to shift up or down one gear.

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NOTICE

If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle

shifters at the same time, you can’t

shift the gear.

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Shift lock system (if equipped)

Shift-lock override (without smart key

system)

For your safety, the automatic

transaxle has a shift lock system

which prevents shifting the transaxle

out of P (Park) 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.

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 con-

dition.

Shift-lock override (with smart key

system)

If the shift lever cannot be moved

from the P (Park) or N (Neutral) posi-

tion into the R (Reverse) position

with the brake pedal depressed, con-

tinue depressing the brake, then do

the following:

1.Carefully remove the cap covering

the shift-lock access hole (1).

2.Insert a screwdriver into the

access hole and press down on

the screwdriver.

3.Move the shift lever.

4.Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer immediately.

WARNING - Shifting

from park

Always fully depress the brake

pedal before and while shifting

out of the P (Park) position into

another position to avoid inad-

vertent motion of the vehicle.

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Ignition key interlock system

(if equipped)

The ignition key cannot be removed

unless the shift lever is in the P

(Park) position.

Good driving practices

• Never move the shift lever from P

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other

position with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

• Never move the shift lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in

motion.

• Slow down before shifting to a

lower gear. Otherwise, the lower

gear may not be engaged.

• Always use the parking brake. Do

not depend on placing the

transaxle in P (Park) to keep the

vehicle from moving.

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly

depressing and releasing the

accelerator pedal.

Driving up a steep grade from a

standing start

To drive up a steep grade from a

standing start, depress the brake

pedal, shift the shift lever to D

(Drive). Select the appropriate gear

depending on load weight and steep-

ness of the grade, and release the

parking brake. Depress the accelera-

tor gradually while releasing the

service brakes.

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Power brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted

brakes that adjust automatically

through normal usage.

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 normally would. The

stopping distance, however, will be

longer.

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.

Pump the brake pedal only when

necessary to maintain steering con-

trol on slippery surfaces.

Wet brakes may impair the vehicle’s

ability to safely slow down; the vehi-

cle 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.

To dry the brakes, apply them lightly

while maintaining a safe forward

speed until brake performance

returns to normal.

BRAKE SYSTEM

WARNING - Steep hill

braking

Avoid continuous application of

the brakes when descending a

long or steep hill by shifting to a

lower gear. Continuous brake

application will cause the

brakes to overheat and could

result in a temporary loss of

braking performance.

CAUTION - Brake pedal

Do not drive with your foot rest-

ing on the brake pedal. This will

create abnormally high brake

temperatures which can cause

excessive brake lining and pad

wear.

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In the event of brake failure

If service brakes fail to operate while

the vehicle is in motion, you can

make an emergency stop with the

parking brake. The stopping dis-

tance, however, will be much greater

than normal.

Disc brakes wear indicator

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 (if

equipped). You may hear this sound

come and go or it may occur when-

ever you depress the brake pedal.

Please remember that some driving

conditions or climates may cause a

brake squeal when you first apply (or

lightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-

mal and does not indicate a problem

with your brakes.

Always replace the front or rear

brake pads as pairs.

Rear drum brakes (if equipped)

Your rear drum brakes do not have

wear indicators. Therefore, have the

rear brake linings inspected if you

hear a rubbing noise. Also have your

rear brakes inspected each time you

change or rotate your tires and when

you have the front brakes replaced.

WARNING - Brake wear

Do not ignore high pitched wear

sounds from your brakes. If you

ignore this audible warning, you

will eventually lose braking per-

formance, which could lead to a

serious accident.

CAUTION - Replace

brake pedal

Do not continue to drive with

worn brake pads. Continuing to

drive with worn brake pads can

damage the braking system and

result in costly brake repairs.

WARNING - Parking

brake

Avoid applying the parking

brake to stop the vehicle while it

is moving except in an emer-

gency situation. 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

applying the brake.

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Parking brake

Applying the parking brake

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 addition it is recommend-

ed that when parking the vehicle on

a grade, 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.

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 holding the button.

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CAUTION - Parking

brake

Driving with the parking brake

applied will cause excessive

brake pad (or lining) and brake

rotor wear.

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Check the brake warning light by

turning the ignition switch ON (do not

start the engine). This light will illumi-

nate when the parking brake is

applied with the ignition switch in the

START or ON position.

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 nec-

essary.

If at all possible, stop driving the

vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-

sible, use extreme caution while

operating the vehicle and only con-

tinue to drive the vehicle until you

can reach a safe location or repair

shop.

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WARNING - Parking

brake use

All vehicles should always have

the parking brake fully engaged

when parked to avoid inadver-

tent movement of the vehicle

which can injure occupants or

pedestrians.

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

(if equipped)

ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-

dents due to improper or dangerous

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.

The vehicle should be driven at

reduced speeds in the following cir-

cumstances:

• When driving on rough, gravel or

snow-covered roads

• When driving with tire chains

installed

• When driving on roads where the

road surface is pitted or has differ-

ent surface heights.

Driving in these conditions increases

the stopping distance for your vehi-

cle.

The ABS continuously senses the

speed of the wheels. If the wheels

are going to lock, the ABS system

repeatedly modulates the hydraulic

brake pressure to the wheels.

When you apply your brakes under

conditions which may lock the

wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’

sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-

responding sensation in the brake

pedal. This is normal and it means

your ABS is active.

In order to obtain the maximum ben-

efit from your ABS in an emergency

situation, 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 situation allows the ABS to

control the force being delivered to

the brakes.

✽✽

NOTICE

A clicking sound may be heard in

the engine compartment when the

vehicle begins to move after the

engine is started. These conditions

are normal and indicate that the

Anti-Lock Brake System is function-

ing properly.

• 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.

• Always slow down when cornering.

The Anti-Lock Brake System can-

not prevent accidents resulting

from excessive speeds.

• On loose or uneven road surfaces,

operation of the Anti-Lock Brake

System may result in a longer stop-

ping distance than for vehicles

equipped with a conventional

brake system.

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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 but your regular brakes will

work normally. Contact an authorized

Kia dealer as soon as possible.

• When you drive on a road with

poor traction, such as an icy road,

and operated your brakes continu-

ously, the ABS will be active con-

tinuously and the ABS warning

light may illuminate. Pull your vehi-

cle over to a safe place and stop

the engine.

• Restart the engine. If the ABS

warning light is off, then your ABS

is normal. Otherwise, you may

have a problem with the ABS.

Contact an authorized Kia dealer

as soon as possible.

✽✽

NOTICE

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 has mal-

functioned.

• Do not pump your brakes!

• Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

Electronic stability control

(ESC)

The Electronic Stability control

(ESC) system is designed to stabi-

lize the vehicle during cornering

maneuvers. ESC checks where you

are steering and where the vehicle is

actually going. ESC applies the

brakes on individual wheels and

intervenes with the engine manage-

ment system to stabilize the vehicle.

No system, no matter how advanced,

can compensate for all driver error

and/or driving conditions. Always

drive responsibly.

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Electronic stability control (ESC) will

not prevent accidents. Excessive

speed in turns, abrupt maneuvers

and hydroplaning on wet surfaces

can still result in serious accidents.

Only a safe and attentive driver can

prevent accidents by avoiding

maneuvers that cause the vehicle to

lose traction. Even with ESC

installed, always follow all the normal

precautions for driving - including

driving at safe speeds for the condi-

tions.

The Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) system is an electronic sys-

tem designed to help the driver main-

tain vehicle control under adverse

conditions. It is not a substitute for

safe driving practices. Factors includ-

ing speed, road conditions and driv-

er steering input can all affect

whether ESC will be effective in pre-

venting a loss of control. It is still your

responsibility to drive and corner at

reasonable speeds and to leave a

sufficient margin of safety.

When you apply your brakes under

conditions which may lock the

wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’

sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-

responding sensation in the brake

pedal. This is normal and it means

your ESC is active.

ESC operation

ESC ON condition

• When the ignition is turned

ON, ESC and ESC OFF

indicator lights illuminate

for approximately 3 sec-

onds, then ESC is turned

on.

• Press the ESC OFF but-

ton for at least half a sec-

ond after turning the igni-

tion 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 starting the engine,

you may hear a slight tick-

ing sound. This is the ESC

performing an automatic

system self-check and

does not indicate a prob-

lem.

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When operating

When the ESC is in opera-

tion, ESC indicator light

blinks.

• When the Electronic

Stability Control is operat-

ing properly, you can feel a

slight pulsation in the vehi-

cle. This is only the effect

of brake control and indi-

cates nothing unusual.

• When moving out of the

mud or slippery road,

pressing the accelerator

pedal may not cause the

engine rpm (revolutions

per minute) to increase.

ESC operation off

ESC OFF state

• To cancel ESC operation,

press the ESC OFF button

(ESC OFF indicator light

illuminates).

• If the ignition switch is

turned to LOCK position

when ESC is off, ESC

remains off. Upon restart-

ing the engine, the ESC

will automatically turn on

again.

Indicator light

When the ignition switch is turned

ON, the indicator light illuminates,

then goes off if ESC system is oper-

ating normally.

The ESC indicator light blinks when-

ever ESC is operating.

The ESC indicator light blinks when-

ever ESC is operating or illuminates

when ESC fails to operate.

The ESC OFF indicator light comes

on when the ESC is turned off with

the button.

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.

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■ ESC OFF indicator light

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ESC OFF usage

When driving

• It’s a good idea to keep the ESC

turned on for daily driving whenev-

er possible.

• To turn ESC off while driving, press

the ESC OFF button while driving

on a flat road surface.

Never press the ESC OFF button

while ESC is operating (ESC indica-

tor light blinks).

If ESC is turned off while ESC is

operating, the vehicle may slip out of

control.

WARNING - Operating

ESC

Never press the ESC OFF but-

ton while ESC is operating.

If the ESC is turned off while

ESC is operating, the vehicle

may go out of control.

WARNING - Electronic

stability control

Drive carefully even though

your vehicle has Electronic

Stability Control. It can only

assist you in maintaining con-

trol under certain circum-

stances.

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Hill-start assist control (HAC)

Hill start Assist Control is a comfort

function. The intent is to prevent the

vehicle from rolling backwards from

a stop, on initial take-off while on an

inclined. HAC holds the braking pres-

sure builtup by driver during stopping

procedure for 2 seconds after releas-

ing brake pedal.

During the pressure-hold period, the

driver has enough time to press the

accelerator pedal to drive off.

The braking pressure is reduced as

soon as the system detects the dri-

ver’s intention to drive off.

• 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 ESP is off but it does not acti-

vate when the ESP has malfunc-

tioned.

Vehicle stability management

(VSM)

This system provides further

enhancements to vehicle stability

and steering responses when a vehi-

cle is driving on a slippery road or a

vehicle detected changes in coeffi-

cient of friction between right wheels

and left wheels when braking.

VSM operation

When the VSM is in operation, ESP

indicator light ( ) blinks.

When the vehicle stability manage-

ment is operating properly, you can

feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle.

This is only the effect of brake control

and indicates nothing unusual.

✽✽

NOTICE

No system, no matter how advanced,

can compensate for all driver error

and/or driving conditions. Always

drive responsibly.

WARNING - Maintaining

Brake Pressure on Incline

HAC does not replace the need

to apply brakes while stopped on

an incline. While stopped, make

sure you maintain brake pres-

sure sufficient to prevent your

vehicle from rolling backward

and causing an accident. Don’t

release the brake pedal until you

are ready to accelerate forward.

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The VSM does not operate when:

• Driving on bank road such as gra-

dient or incline

• Driving rearward

• ESP OFF indicator light ( )

remains on the instrument

cluster

• EPS indicator light remains on the

instrument cluster

VSM operation off

If you press the ESC OFF button to

turn off the ESC, the VSM will also

cancel and the ESC OFF indicator

light ( ) illuminates.

To turn on the VSM, press the button

again. The ESC OFF indicator light

goes out.

Malfunction indicator

The VSM can be deactivated even if

you don’t cancel the VSM operation

by pressing the ESC OFF button. It

indicates that a malfunction has

been detected somewhere in the

Electric Power Steering system or

VSM system. If the ESC indicator

light ( ) or ESC warning light

remains on, take your vehi-

cle to an authorized Kia dealer and

have the system checked.

• The VSM is designed to function

above approximately 9 mph (15

km/h) on curves.

• The VSM is designed to function

above approximately 18 mph (30

km/h) when a vehicle is braking on

surfaces which have different fric-

tion forces.

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• The Vehicle Stability Management

system is not a substitute for safe

driving practices but a supplemen-

tary function only. It is the respon-

sibility of the driver to always check

the speed and the distance to the

vehicle ahead. Always hold the

steering wheel firmly while driving.

• Your vehicle is designed to activate

according to the driver’s intention,

even with installed VSM. Always

follow all the normal precautions

for driving at safe speeds for the

conditions – including driving

inclement weather and on a slip-

pery road.

Good braking practices

• Check to be sure the parking brake

is not engaged and that the park-

ing brake indicator light is out

before driving away.

• Driving through water may get the

brakes wet. They can also get wet

when the vehicle is washed. Wet

brakes can be dangerous! Your

vehicle will not stop as quickly if the

brakes are wet. Wet brakes may

cause the vehicle to pull to one

side.

To dry the brakes, apply the brakes

lightly until the braking action

returns to normal, taking care to

keep the vehicle under control at

all times. If the braking action does

not return to normal, stop as soon

as it is safe to do so and call an

authorized Kia dealer for assis-

tance.

• Don't coast down hills with the

vehicle out of gear. This is extreme-

ly hazardous. Keep the vehicle in

gear at all times, use the brakes to

slow down, then shift to a lower

gear so that engine braking will

help you maintain a safe speed.

• Don't "ride" the brake pedal.

Resting your foot on the brake

pedal while driving can be danger-

ous because the brakes might

overheat and lose their effective-

ness. It also increases the wear of

the brake components.

• If a tire goes flat while you are driv-

ing, apply the brakes gently and

keep the vehicle pointed straight

ahead while you slow down. When

you are moving slowly enough for it

to be safe to do so, pull off the road

and stop in a safe place.

• If your vehicle is equipped with an

automatic transaxle, don't let your

vehicle creep forward. To avoid

creeping forward, keep your foot

firmly on the brake pedal when the

vehicle is stopped.

WARNING - Tire/Wheel

size

When replacing tires and

wheels, make sure they are the

same size as the original tires

and wheels installed. Driving

with varying tire or wheel sizes

may diminish any supplemental

safety benefits of the VSM sys-

tem.

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• Be cautious when parking on a hill.

Firmly engage the parking brake

and place the shift lever in P (auto-

matic 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.

• Under some conditions your park-

ing brake can freeze in the

engaged position. This is most like-

ly to happen when there is an

accumulation of snow or ice

around or near the rear brakes or if

the brakes are wet. If there is a risk

that the parking brake may freeze,

apply it only temporarily while you

put the shift lever in P (automatic

transaxle) or in first or reverse gear

(manual transaxle) and block the

rear wheels so the vehicle cannot

roll. Then release the parking

brake.

• Do not hold the vehicle on the

upgrade with the accelerator

pedal. This can cause the transaxle

to overheat. Always use the brake

pedal or parking brake.

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The cruise control system allows you

to program the vehicle to maintain a

constant speed without depressing

the accelerator pedal.

This system is designed to function

above approximately 25 mph (40

km/h).

If the cruise control is left on,

(CRUISE indicator light in the instru-

ment cluster illuminated) the cruise

control can be switched on acciden-

tally. Keep the cruise control system

off (CRUISE indicator light OFF)

when the cruise control is not in use,

to avoid inadvertently setting a

speed.

Use the cruise control system only

when traveling on open highways in

good weather.

Do not use the cruise control when

driving in heavy or varying traffic, or

on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-cov-

ered) or winding roads or over 6%

up-hill or down-hill roads.

✽✽

NOTICE

During normal cruise control opera-

tion, when the SET switch is activat-

ed or reactivated after applying the

brakes, the cruise control will ener-

gize after approximately 3 seconds.

This delay is normal.

✽

NOTICE

To activate cruise control, depress

the brake pedal at least once after

turning the ignition switch to the

ON position or starting the engine.

This is to check if the brake switch

which is important part to cancel

cruise control is in normal condi-

tion.

To set cruise control speed:

1. Press the CRUISE ON-OFF but-

ton on the steering wheel to turn

the system on. The CRUISE indi-

cator light in the instrument cluster

will illuminate.

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING - Misuse

cruise

control

Do not use cruise control if the

traffic situation does not allow

you to drive safely at a constant

speed and with sufficient dis-

tance to the vehicle in front.

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■ Type B

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2. Accelerate to the desired speed,

which must be more than 25 mph

(40 km/h).

3. Move the lever (1) down (to SET-),

and release it at the desired

speed. The SET indicator light in

the instrument cluster will illuminate.

Release the accelerator at the

same time. The desired speed will

automatically be maintained.

On a steep grade, the vehicle may

slow down or speed up slightly while

going downhill.

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■ Type B

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To increase cruise control set

speed:

Follow either of these procedures:

• Move the lever (1) up (to RES+)

and hold it. Your vehicle will accel-

erate. Release the lever at the

speed you want.

• Move the lever (1) up (to RES+)

and release it immediately. The

cruising speed will increase by 1.0

mph (1.6 km/h ) each time the lever

is operated in this manner.

To decrease the cruising

speed:

Follow either of these procedures:

• Move the lever (1) down (to SET-)

and hold it. Your vehicle will gradu-

ally slow down. Release the lever

at the speed you want to maintain.

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■ Type A

■ Type B

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■ Type B

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• Move the lever (1) down (to SET-)

and release it immediately. The

cruising speed will decrease by 1.0

mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever

is operated in this manner.

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 the cruise control operation or

change the set speed.

To return to the set speed, take your

foot off the accelerator.

To cancel cruise control, do

one of the following:

• Depress the brake pedal.

• Depress the clutch pedal with a

manual transaxle.

• Shift into N (Neutral) with an auto-

matic transaxle.

• Press the CANCEL switch.

• Decrease the vehicle speed lower

than the memory speed by 9 mph

(15 km/h).

• Decrease the vehicle speed to less

than approximately 25 mph (40

km/h).

Each of these actions will cancel

cruise control operation (the SET

indicator light in the instrument clus-

ter will go off), but it will not turn the

system off. If you wish to resume

cruise control operation, move the

lever up (to RES+). You will return to

your previously preset speed.

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OUB051045

■ Type A

■ Type B

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To resume cruising speed at

more than approximately 25

mph (40 km/h):

If any method other than the

CRUISE ON-OFF switch was used

to cancel cruising speed and the sys-

tem is still activated, the most recent

set speed will automatically resume

when you move the lever (1) up (to

RES+).

It will not resume, however, if the

vehicle speed has dropped below

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

To turn cruise control off, do

one of the following:

• Press the CRUISE ON-OFF button

(the CRUISE indicator light in the

instrument cluster will go off).

• Turn the ignition off.

Both of these actions will cancel the

cruise control operation. If you want

to resume the cruise control opera-

tion, repeat the steps provided in “To

set cruise control speed” on the pre-

vious page.

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■ Type A

■ Type B

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Your vehicle may be equipped with

the ISG system, which reduces fuel

consumption by automatically shut-

ting down the engine, when the vehi-

cle is at a standstill. (For example :

red light, stop sign and traffic jam)

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 (ABS, ESC, ESC

OFF, ESC or Parking brake warn-

ing light) may turn on for a few sec-

onds.

This happens because of low battery

voltage. It does not mean the system

is malfunctioning.

Auto stop

To stop the engine in idle stop

mode

Stop the vehicle completely by

pressing the brake pedal.

The idle stop mode activates in case:

• The vehicle speed has exceeded 5

mph (8 km/h) at least once and the

shift lever is in the D (Drive) or N

(Neutral) position.

The engine will stop and the green

AUTO STOP indicator ( ) on the

instrument cluster will illuminate.

If your vehicle is equipped with the

type B cluster, the notice will illumi-

nate on the LCD display.

ISG (IDLE STOP AND GO) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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■ Type B

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If you open the engine hood in auto

stop mode, the light on the ISG OFF

button will illuminate and ISG system

is deactivated. If your vehicle is

equipped with the type B cluster, the

notice will illuminate on the LCD dis-

play.

Turn the ignition switch to the START

position to start the engine manually.

Auto start

To restart the engine from idle

stop mode

The engine restarts from the idle

stop mode when:

• Releasing the brake pedal

• Moving the shift lever to R

(Reverse) position or sports mode

with the brake pedal depressed

• Moving the shift lever to N (Neutral)

position to D (Drive) position

The engine will start and the green

AUTO STOP Indicator ( ) on the

instrument cluster will go out after

blinking for 5 seconds

The engine will restart automati-

cally without the driver’s any

actions if the following occurs:

- When the front defroster is on.

- The brake vaccum pressure is low.

- The battery charging status is low.

- The vehicle speed exceeds 1 mph

(1.6 km/h).

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■ Type B

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- The fan speed is in the highest

position when the air conditioning is

on.

- Engine is turned off by Auto Stop

for a long time.

- If you unfasten the seat belt or open

the driver's door while depressing

the brake pedal.

- When a certain amount of time has

passed with the climate control sys-

tem on.

The green AUTO STOP indicator

( ) on the instrument cluster will go

out after blinking for 5 seconds and

the notice will illuminate on the LCD

display (for type B cluster).

Condition of ISG system oper-

ation

The ISG system will operate

under the following condition:

- The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

- The driver’s door and hood are

closed.

- The brake vaccum pressure is ade-

quate.

- The battery is sufficiently charged.

- The outside temperature is more

than 28.4°F (-2°C).

- The outside temperature is under

89.6°F (32°C).

- The engine coolant temperature is

not low.

- The vehicle is on a flat road surface.

• If the ISG system does not meet

that operation condition, the ISG

system is deactivated. The light on

the ISG OFF button will illuminate.

• If the light comes on continuously,

please check the operation condi-

tion.

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ISG system deactivation

• If you want to deactivate the ISG

system, press the ISG OFF button.

The light on the ISG OFF button

will illuminate and the notice will

illuminate on the LCD display (for

type B cluster).

• If you press the ISG OFF button

again, the system will be activated

and the light on the ISG OFF but-

ton will turn off.

ISG system malfunction

The system may not operate

when:

- The ISG related sensors or system

error occurs.

The yellow AUTO STOP indicator

( ) on the instrument cluster will

stay on after blinking for 5 seconds

and the light on the ISG OFF button

will illuminate.

If your vehicle is equipped with clus-

ter type B cluster, the notice will illu-

minate on the LCD display.

If the ISG OFF button light is not

turned off by pressing the ISG OFF

button again or if the ISG system

continuously does not work correctly,

please contact an authorized Kia

dealer as soon as possible.

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■ Type B

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WARNING - Engine

Repair

Turn the ignition switch to the

LOCK (OFF) position or remove

the key from the ignition com-

pletely before performing work

on the vehicle in the engine

area. Failure to do so could

result in serious injuries due to

sudden engine reactivation.

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NOTICE

If the AGM battery is reconnected

or replaced, ISG function will not

operate immediately.

If you want to use the ISG function,

the battery sensor needs to be cali-

brated for approximately 4 hours

with the ignition off and then, turn

the engine on and off 2 or 3 times.

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ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Active ECO operation

Active ECO helps improve fuel effi-

ciency by controlling the engine and

transaxle. But fuel-efficiency can be

changed by the driver's driving habits

and road conditions.

• 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 button again.

• If Active ECO is turned off, it will

return to the normal mode.

Limitation of Active ECO oper-

ation:

If the following conditions occur while

Active ECO is operating, the system

operation is limited even though

there is no change in the ECO indi-

cator.

• When the coolant temperature is

low:

The system will be limited until

engine performance becomes nor-

mal.

• When driving up a hill:

The system will be limited to gain

power when driving uphill because

the engine torque is restricted.

• When using Sports mode:

The system will be limited accord-

ing to the shift location.

• When the accelerator pedal is

deeply pressed for a few seconds:

The system will be limited, Judging

that the driver wants to speed up.

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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends

mainly on your style of driving, where

you drive and when you drive.

Each of these factors affects how

many miles (kilometers) you can get

from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate

your vehicle as economically as pos-

sible, use the following driving sug-

gestions to help save money in both

fuel and repairs:

• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a

moderate rate. Don't make "jack-

rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts

and maintain a steady cruising

speed. Don't race between stop-

lights. Try to adjust your speed to

the traffic so you don't have to

change speeds unnecessarily.

Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-

sible. Always maintain a safe dis-

tance from other vehicles so you

can avoid unnecessary braking.

This also reduces brake wear.

• 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 consumption.

• Don't "ride" the brake 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 con-

sequences.

• Take care of your tires. Keep them

inflated to the recommended pres-

sure. Incorrect inflation, either too

much or too little, results in unnec-

essary tire wear. Check the tire

pressures at least once a month.

• Be sure that the wheels are

aligned correctly. Improper align-

ment can result from hitting curbs

or driving too fast over irregular

surfaces. Poor alignment causes

faster tire wear and may also result

in other problems as well as

greater fuel consumption.

• Keep your vehicle in good condi-

tion. For better fuel economy and

reduced maintenance costs, main-

tain your vehicle in accordance

with the maintenance schedule in

section 7. If you drive your vehicle

in severe conditions, more frequent

maintenance is required (see sec-

tion 7 for details).

• Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi-

mum 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.

• Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-

sary weight in your vehicle. Weight

reduces fuel economy.

• Don't 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.

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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 placing the vehicle in gear.

In very cold weather, however, give

your engine a slightly longer warm-

up period.

• Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.

Lugging is driving too slowly in a

very high gear resulting in 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 shifting at

the recommended speed.

• Use your air conditioning sparingly.

The air conditioning system is

operated by engine power so your

fuel economy 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.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating

condition is important both for econ-

omy and safety. Therefore, have an

authorized Kia dealer perform

scheduled inspections and mainte-

nance.

WARNING - Engine off

during

motion

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 running. In addition,

turning off the ignition while

driving could engage the steer-

ing wheel lock resulting in loss

of vehicle steering. Keep the

engine on and downshift to an

appropriate gear for engine

braking effect.

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Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions

are encountered such as water,

snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-

ards, follow these suggestions:

• Drive cautiously and allow extra

distance 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.

Do not pump the brake pedal on a

vehicle equipped with ABS.

• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,

use second gear. Accelerate slow-

ly 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.

Rocking the vehicle

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 1st (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 pos-

sible. If you are still stuck after a few

tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a

tow vehicle to avoid engine overheat-

ing and possible damage to the

transaxle.

The ESC system should be turned

OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

WARNING -

Downshifting

Do not downshift with an auto-

matic transaxle while driving on

slippery surfaces. The sudden

change in tire speed could

cause the tires to skid and

result in an accident.

CAUTION - Vehicle

rocking

Prolonged rocking may cause

engine overheating, transaxle

damage or failure, and tire dam-

age.

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Smooth cornering

Avoid braking or gear changing in

corners, 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.

Driving at night

Because night driving presents more

hazards than driving in the daylight,

here are some important tips to

remember:

• Slow down and keep more dis-

tance between you and other vehi-

cles, as it may be more difficult to

see at night, especially in areas

where there may not be any street

lights.

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WARNING - Sudden

vehicle movement

Do not attempt to rock the vehi-

cle if people or objects are near-

by. The vehicle may suddenly

move forward or backwards as

it becomes unstuck.

CAUTION - Spinning

tires

Do not spin the wheels, espe-

cially at speeds more than 35

mph (56 km/h). Spinning the

wheels at high speeds when the

vehicle is stationary could

cause a tire to overheat which

could result in tire damage.

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• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

glare from other driver's head-

lights.

• Keep your headlights clean and

properly aimed on vehicles not

equipped with the automatic head-

light aiming feature. Dirty or

improperly aimed headlights will

make it much more difficult to see

at night.

• Avoid staring directly at the head-

lights of oncoming vehicles. You

could be temporarily blinded, and it

will take several seconds for your

eyes to readjust to the darkness.

Driving in the rain

Rain and wet roads can make driving

dangerous, especially if you’re not

prepared for the slick pavement.

Here are a few things to consider

when driving in the rain:

• A heavy rainfall will make it harder

to see and will increase the dis-

tance needed to stop your vehicle,

so slow down.

• Keep your windshield wiping

equipment in good shape. Replace

your windshield wiper blades when

they show signs of streaking or

missing areas on the windshield.

• If your tires are not in good condi-

tion, 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.

• Turn on your headlights to make it

easier for others to see you.

• Driving too fast through large pud-

dles can affect your brakes. If you

must go through puddles, try to

drive through them slowly.

• If you believe you may have gotten

your brakes wet, apply them lightly

while driving until normal braking

operation returns.

Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas

unless you are sure the water is no

higher 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 sev-

eral times while the vehicle is moving

slowly.

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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.

Highway driving

Tires

Adjust the tire inflation pressures to

specification. Low tire inflation pres-

sures will result in overheating and

possible failure of the tires.

Avoid using worn or damaged tires

which may result in reduced traction

or tire failure.

Never exceed the maximum tire

inflation pressure shown on the tires.

Fuel, engine coolant and engine

oil

High speed travel consumes more

fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-

get to check both the engine coolant

and engine oil.

Drive belt

A loose or damaged drive belt may

overheat the engine.

WARNING - Under/over

inflated tires

Always check the tires for prop-

er inflation before driving.

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.

For proper tire pressures, refer

to “Tires and wheels” in section

WARNING - Tire tread

Always check the tire tread

before driving your vehicle.

Worn-out tires can result in loss

of vehicle control. Worn-out

tires should be replaced as

soon as possible. For further

information and tread limits,

refer to "Tires and wheels" in

section 7.

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Severe weather conditions in the

winter result in greater wear and

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