Get Driving your vehicle Guide for Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2017-2023)

Driving your vehicle

• Brake operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40

• FCA system front radar sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40

• System malfunction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42

• Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43

Before driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

• Necessary inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

• Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Cruise Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48

• Cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48

• To set cruise control speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49

• To increase cruise control set speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50

• To decrease the cruising speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50

• To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on . 6-50

• To cancel cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51

• To resume cruising speed at more than

Key positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

• Ignition switch position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

• Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

• Manual transmission operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) . . . . . . . 6-12

• Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation . 6-12

• Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51

• To turn cruise control off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52

Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

• Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23

• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM). . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32

• Good braking practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34

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Sport mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 6-53

• Sport mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53

Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54

Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56

• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56

• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56

• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57

• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-57

• Driving in the rain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58

• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system

(Radar type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36

• System setting and activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36

• FCA system warning message and system control . 6-38

• Driving off-road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59

• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59

Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61

• Snowy or Icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61

• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant. . . . . . . . . . 6-63

• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-63

• Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . . 6-64

• Check spark plugs and ignition system. . . . . . . . . . . 6-64

• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64

• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system . 6-64

• Don't let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64

• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . . 6-64

• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-65

Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66

• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-66

• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-69

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Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71

• Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71

• Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71

• Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71

• GAW (Gross Axle Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71

• GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71

• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71

• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-71

Driving your vehicle

Be sure the exhaust system

does not leak.

WARNING - Open

trunk/liftgate

The exhaust system should be

checked whenever the vehicle is

raised to change the oil or for any

other purpose. If you hear a change

in the sound of the exhaust or if you

drive over something that strikes the

underneath side of the vehicle, have

the exhaust system checked as soon

as possible by an authorized Kia

dealer.

Do not drive with the trunk/lift-

gate open.

Poisonous exhaust gases can

enter the passenger compart-

ment. If you must drive with the

trunk/liftgate 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 - Engine

exhaust

Do not inhale exhaust fumes or

leave your engine running in an

enclosed area for a prolonged

time.

Exhaust fumes contain carbon

monoxide, a colorless, odorless

gas that can cause uncon-

sciousness and death by

asphyxiation.

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BEFORE DRIVING

Before entering vehicle

Before starting

WARNING - Distracted

driving

• Be sure that all windows, outside

mirror(s), and outside lights are

clean.

• Close and lock all doors.

• Position the seat so that all con-

trols are easily reached.

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 hand held devices, other

equipment or vehicle systems

that distract the driver should

not be used during vehicle

operation.

• Check the condition of the tires.

• Buckle your seat belt.

• Check under the vehicle for any

sign of leaks.

• Adjust the inside and outside

rearview mirrors.

• Be sure there are no obstacles

behind you if you intend to back up.

• Be sure that all lights work.

• Check all gauges.

• Check the operation of warning

lights when the ignition switch is

turned to the ON position.

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 Chapter 8,

“Maintenance”.

• Release the parking brake and

make sure the brake warning light

goes off.

For safe operation, be sure you are

familiar with your vehicle and its

equipment.

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WARNING - Fire risk

WARNING - Loose

objects

WARNING - Driving while

intoxicated

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.

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 could

interfere with the operation of

the foot pedals, possibly caus-

ing an accident.

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 - Check sur-

roundings

WARNING - Proper

footwear

Always check the surrounding

areas near your vehicle for peo-

ple, especially children, before

putting a vehicle into D (Drive)

or R (Reverse).

Always wear appropriate shoes

when operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski

boots, sandals, etc.) may inter-

fere with your ability to use the

brake and accelerator pedals.

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KEY POSITIONS

Ignition switch position

LOCK

The anti-theft steering column lock is ACC (Accessory)

not a substitute for the parking brake.

The steering wheel is unlocked and

Before leaving the driver's seat, electrical accessories are operative.

always make sure the shift lever is

If difficulty is experienced turning the

engaged in 1st gear for the Manual

ignition switch to the ACC position,

Transmission or P (Park) for the

turn the key while turning the steer-

Intelligent Variable Transmission, set

ing wheel right and left to release the

the parking brake fully and shut the

tension.

engine off.

ON

The warning lights can be checked

before the engine is started. This is

the normal running position after the

engine is started.

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Do not leave the ignition switch ON if

the engine is not running to prevent

battery discharge.

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 posi-

tion, push the key inward at the ACC

position and turn the key toward the

LOCK position.

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START

WARNING - Steering

wheel

WARNING - Leaving the

vehicle

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.

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.

To avoid unexpected or sudden

vehicle movement, never leave

your vehicle if the transmission

is not locked in the P (Park)

position and the parking brake

is not fully engaged. Before

leaving the driver's seat, always

make sure the shift lever is

engaged in P (Park), set the

parking brake fully and shut the

engine off.

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NOTICE

If you leave the ignition switch to the

ACC or ON position for a long time,

the battery may discharge.

WARNING - Key holder

Do not attach small purses,

multiple keys, or any other

heavy accessories to the dri-

ver's key chain used to start the

vehicle. This may cause the

inserted key to inadvertently

change the ignition position to

the ACC position while the vehi-

cle is moving, thereby increas-

ing the risk of an accident and

deactivating several safety fea-

tures.

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.

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Starting the engine with an igni-

tion key

4. Do not wait for the engine to warm

up while the vehicle remains sta-

tionary.

Starting the engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

WARNING - Proper

footwear

Start driving at moderate engine

speeds. (Extreme and/or exces-

sive accelerating and decelerating

should be avoided.)

2. Manual Transmission - Depress

the clutch pedal fully and shift the

transmission into Neutral. Keep

the clutch pedal and brake pedal

depressed while turning the igni-

tion switch to the start position.

Always wear appropriate shoes

when operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski

boots, sandals, etc.) may inter-

fere with your ability to use the

brake and accelerator pedals.

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.

Intelligent Variable Transmission

- Place the transmission 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.

CAUTION - Starter

3. Turn the ignition switch to START

and hold it there until the engine

starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),

then release the key.

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.

It should be started without

depressing the accelerator.

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)

Manual transmission opera-

tion

CAUTION - Downshifting

• When downshifting from fifth

gear to fourth gear, caution

should be taken not to inad-

vertently press the shift lever

sideways in such a manner

that the second gear is

The manual transmission has 6 for-

ward gears.

This shift pattern is imprinted on the

shift knob. The transmission is fully

synchronized in all forward gears so

shifting to either a higher or a lower

gear is easily accomplished.

engaged. Such

a

drastic

downshift may cause the

engine speed to increase to

the point that the tachometer

will enter the red-zone. Such

over-revving of the engine and

transmission may possibly

cause engine damage.

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 can be moved without-

pressing the button.

The button (1) should be pressed when

moving the shift lever into reverse.

• Do not downshift more than 2

gears or downshift the gear

when the engine is running at

high speed (5,000 RPM or

higher). Such a downshifting

may damage the engine,

clutch and the transmission.

The shift lever must be returned to

the neutral position before shifting

into R (Reverse). The button (1)

located below the shift knob must be

pulled upward while moving the shift

lever to the R (Reverse) position.

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Make sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before shifting into

(Reverse).

R

Never operate the engine with the

tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.

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• During cold weather, shifting may

be difficult until the transmission

lubricant is warmed up. This is nor-

mal and not harmful to the trans-

mission.

CAUTION

WARNING - Shift lever

position

• To prevent possible damage

to the clutch system, do not

start with the 2nd (second)

gear engaged except when

you start on a slippery road.

• Before leaving the driver’s

seat, always set the parking

brake fully and shut the

engine off. Then make sure

the transmission is shifted

into 1st gear when the vehicle

is parked on a level or uphill

grade, and shifted into R

• If you've come to a complete stop

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

(Reverse), leave the shift lever at

the N (Neutral) position and

release the clutch. Depress the

clutch pedal and then shift into 1st

or R (Reverse) gear position.

• If the clutch pedal is released

rapidly after shifting into 1st

or R(Reverse), it could cause

the engine to stall and lead to

an accident.

(Reverse) on

a

downhill

grade. Unexpected and sud-

den vehicle movement can

occur if these precautions are

not followed in the order iden-

tified.

• The clutch pedal should be

fully depressed. When the

pedal is released, make sure

not to depress the pedal again

before it returns to the normal

position. Failure to do so

repeatedly may cause damage

to the clutch system.

CAUTION - Premature

wear

Do not use the shift lever as a

handrest during driving, as this

can result in premature wear of

the transmission shift forks.

• Do not use the engine brake

(shifting from a high gear to

lower gear) rapidly on slip-

pery roads. The vehicle may

slip, causing an accident.

• Do not overload the vehicle.

Driving with the vehicle over-

loaded could cause abnormal

friction heat to the clutch disk

and damage the clutch cover

and disk.

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Using the clutch

Good driving practices

WARNING

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.

• Never take the vehicle out of gear

and coast down a hill. This is

extremely hazardous. Always leave

the vehicle in gear.

• 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 lose con-

trol.

• 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.

• Always buckle-up! In a colli-

sion, an unbelted occupant is

significantly more likely to be

seriously injured or killed

than a properly belted occu-

pant.

• Slow down before shifting to a

lower gear. This will help avoid

over-revving the engine, which can

cause damage.

Downshifting

• Slow down when you encounter

cross winds. This gives you much

better control of your vehicle.

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.

• Never exceed posted speed

limits.

• Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift

into R (Reverse). The transmission

can be damaged if you do not.

• Avoid high speeds when cor-

nering or turning. High speed

cornering

increases the risk of vehicle

rollover due to loss of vehicle

control. Rollover accidents

are extremely violent and

unpredictable.

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INTELLIGENT VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (IVT) (IF EQUIPPED)

Intelligent VariableTransmission

(IVT) operation

The Intelligent Variable Transmission

(IVT) automatically shifts depending

on speed and accelerator pedal posi-

tion. The individual speeds are

selected automatically, depending on

the position of the shift lever.

+ (UP)

Manual Mode

- (DOWN)

Depress the brake pedal and the lock release button when shifting.

Press the lock release button when shifting.

The shift lever can be shifted freely.

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For smooth operation, depress the

brake pedal when shifting from N

(Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.

Transmission ranges

CAUTION

The indicator in the instrument clus-

ter displays the shift lever position

when the ignition switch is in the ON

position.

• To avoid damage to your

transmission, do not acceler-

ate the engine in R (Reverse)

or any forward gear position

with the brakes on.

WARNING

- Intelligent Variable

Transmission (IVT)

P (Park)

• When stopped on an incline,

do not hold the vehicle sta-

tionary with engine power.

Use the service brake or the

parking brake.

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into P (Park). This

position locks the transmission and

prevents the front wheels from rotat-

ing.

• Always check the surrounding

areas near your vehicle for

people, especially children,

before shifting a car into D

(Drive) or R (Reverse).

• Do not shift from N (Neutral)

or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R

(Reverse) when the engine is

above idle speed.

• Before leaving the driver’s

seat, always make sure the

shift lever is in the P (Park)

position; then set the parking

brake fully and shut the engine

off. Unexpected and sudden

vehicle movement can occur if

these precautions are not fol-

lowed in the order identified.

WARNING

• Shifting into P (Park) while the

vehicle is in motion will cause

the drive wheels to lock which

will cause you to lose control

of the vehicle.

• Do not use the P (Park) posi-

tion in place of the parking

brake. Always make sure the

shift lever is latched in the P

(Park) position and set the

parking brake fully.

• Do not use the engine brake

(shifting from a high gear to

lower gear) rapidly on slip-

pery roads.

The vehicle may slip, causing

an accident.

• Never leave a child unattend-

ed in a vehicle.

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R (Reverse)

N (Neutral)

CAUTION

Use this position to drive the vehicle The wheels and transmission are not

The transmission may be dam-

aged if you shift into P (Park)

while the vehicle is in motion.

backward.

engaged. The vehicle will roll freely

even on the slightest incline unless

the parking brake or service brakes

are applied.

CAUTION

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into or out of R

(Reverse); you may damage the

transmission if you shift into R

while the vehicle is in motion,

except as explained in “Rocking

the vehicle” in this section.

WARNING

Do not drive with the shift lever

in N (Neutral).

The engine brake may not work,

which may lead to an accident.

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D (Drive)

-Parking in N (Neutral) gear

WARNING

This is the normal forward driving

position. The transmission will auto-

matically shift, providing the best fuel

economy and power.

Follow the steps below when parking

if you want the vehicle to move when

pushed.

• With the exception of parking

in neutral gear, always park

the vehicle in “P” (Park) for

safety and engage the parking

brake.

1.After parking your vehicle, step on

the brake pedal and move the shift

lever to “P” with the ignition button in

“ON” or while the engine is running.

For extra power when passing anoth-

er vehicle or climbing grades,

depress the accelerator fully, at which

time the transmission will automati-

cally downshift to the next lower gear.

• Before parking in“N”(Neutral)

gear, first make sure the park-

ing ground is level and flat. Do

not park in “N” gear on any

slopes or gradients.

2.If the parking brake is applied

unlock the parking brake.

3.While pressing the brake pedal,

turn the ignition button “OFF”.

If parked and left in “N”, the

vehicle may move and cause

serious damage and injury

- For smart key equipped vehicles,

the ignition switch can be moved

to “OFF” only when the shift lever

is in “P”.

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NOTICE

Always come to

a

complete stop

before shifting into D (Drive).

4.Change the gear shift lever to “N”

(Neutral) while pressing the brake

pedal and pushing “SHIFT LOCK

RELEASE” button or inserting, a

tool (e.g. flathead screw-driver) into

the “SHIFT LOCK RELEASE”

access hole at the same time.Then,

the vehicle will move when external

force is applied.

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In Manual Mode, moving the shift

lever backwards or forwards will

allow you to make gearshifts rapidly.

In contrast to a manual transmission,

the Manual Mode allows gearshifts

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NOTICE

•

In Manual Mode, the driver must

execute upshifts in accordance

with road conditions, being care-

ful to keep the engine speed below

the red zone.

In Manual Mode, only the 8 for-

ward gears can be selected. To

reverse or park the vehicle, move

the shift lever to the R (Reverse)

or P (Park) position as required.

In Manual Mode, downshifts are

with the

depressed.

accelerator

pedal

Manual

Mode

•

Up (+) : Push the lever forward

once to shift up one gear.

Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one gear.

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made

automatically

when

the

Manual Mode

vehicle slows down. When the

vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati-

cally selected.

In Manual 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.

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in

motion, Manual Mode is selected by

pushing the shift lever from the D (Drive)

position into the manual gate. To return

to D (Drive) range operation, push the

shift lever back into the main gate.

•

Manual Mode manages the driving

dynamics by automatically adjusting the

steering effort and the engine and trans-

mission control logic for enhanced driv-

er performance.

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Shift lock system (if equipped)

WARNING

•

When driving on a slippery road,

push the shift lever forward into

the +(up) position. This causes the

transmission to shift into the 2nd

gear which is better for smooth

driving on a slippery road. Push

the shift lever to the -(down) side

to shift back to the 1st gear.

For your safety, the Intelligent

Variable Transmission (IVT) has a

shift lock system which prevents

shifting the transmission from P

(Park) into R (Reverse) unless the

brake pedal is depressed.

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,

which could injure persons in

or around the vehicle.

To shift the transmission from P

(Park) into R (Reverse):

•

When Manual Mode is activated:

- The engine rpm will tend to

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

remain raised over

a

certain

2. Start the engine or turn the ignition

switch to the ON position.

length of time even after releas-

ing the accelerator

- Upshifts are delayed when accel-

erating

In Manual Mode, the fuel efficien-

cy may decrease.

3. Move the shift lever.

If the brake pedal is repeatedly

depressed and released with the shift

lever in the P (Park) position, a chat-

tering noise near the shift lever may

be heard. This is a normal condition.

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Driving your vehicle

1. Place the ignition switch in the Ignition key interlock system

LOCK/OFF position.

(if equipped)

2. Apply the parking brake.

The ignition key cannot be removed

unless the shift lever is in the P

(Park) position.

3. Carefully remove the cap covering

the shift-lock release access hole.

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

driver) into the access hole and

press down on the tool.

5. Move the shift lever.

6. Remove the tool from the shiftlock

override access hole then install

the cap.

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Shift-lock override

7. Have the system inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer.

If the shift lever cannot be moved

from the P (Park) position into R

(Reverse) position with the brake

pedal depressed, continue depress-

ing the brake, then do the following:

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Driving your vehicle

• Always use the parking brake. Do

not depend on placing the trans-

mission in P (Park) to keep the

vehicle from moving.

Good driving practices

WARNING

• Never move the shift lever from P

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other

position with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

• Always buckle-up! In a colli-

sion, an unbelted occupant is

significantly more likely to be

seriously injured or killed than

a properly belted occupant.

WARNING

• Never move the shift lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in

motion.

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

lose control.

• Avoid high speeds when cor-

nering or turning.

• Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift

into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Do not make quick steering

wheel movements, such as

sharp lane changes or fast,

sharp turns.

• Never take the vehicle out of gear

and coast down a hill. This may be

extremely hazardous. Always leave

the vehicle in gear when moving.

• The risk of a rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of

your vehicle at highway speeds.

• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and mal-

function. Instead, when you are

driving down a long hill, slow down

and shift to a lower gear. When you

do this, engine braking will help

slow down the vehicle.

• Losing control often occurs if

two or more wheels drop off the

roadway and the driver over-

steers to reenter the roadway.

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly

depressing and releasing the

accelerator pedal.

• In the event your vehicle

leaves the roadway, do not

steer sharply. Instead, slow

down before pulling back into

the travel lanes.

• Slow down before shifting to a

lower gear. Otherwise, the lower

gear may not be engaged.

• Never exceed posted speed

limits.

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Driving your vehicle

Moving up a steep grade from a

standing start

WARNING

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you

may attempt to rock the vehicle

free by moving it forward and

backward. Do not attempt this

procedure if people or objects

are anywhere near the vehicle.

During the rocking operation,

the vehicle may suddenly move

forward or backward as it

becomes unstuck, causing

injury or damage to nearby peo-

ple or objects.

To move up a steep grade from a

standing start, depress the brake

pedal, release the parking brake,

and shift the shift lever to D (Drive).

Select the appropriate gear depend-

ing on load weight and steepness of

the grade, and release the parking

brake. Depress the accelerator grad-

ually while releasing the service

brakes.

When accelerating from a stop on a

steep hill, the vehicle may have a

tendency to roll backwards.

Shifting the shift lever into 2

(Second Gear) will help prevent the

vehicle from rolling backwards.

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Driving your vehicle

BRAKE SYSTEM

Power brakes

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.

Always test your brakes in this fash-

ion after driving through deep water.

To dry the brakes, apply them lightly

while maintaining a safe forward

speed until brake performance

returns to normal.

CAUTION - Brake pedal

Your vehicle has power-assisted

brakes that adjust automatically

through normal usage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Driving your vehicle

In the event of brake failure

Disc brakes wear indicator

WARNING - Brake wear

If service brakes fail to operate while When your brake pads are worn and

the vehicle is in motion, you can new pads are required, you will hear

make an emergency stop with the a high-pitched warning sound from

parking brake. The stopping dis- your front brakes or rear brakes (if

tance, however, will be much greater equipped). You may hear this sound

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.

than normal.

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.

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.

Always replace the front or rear

brake pads as pairs.

CAUTION - Replace brake

pads

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.

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Driving your vehicle

Rear drum brakes (if equipped)

Parking brake

CAUTION - Parking brake

Your rear drum brakes do not have

wear indicators. Therefore, have the

rear brake linings inspected if you

hear a rear brake rubbing noise. Also

have your rear brakes inspected

each time you change or rotate your

tires and when you have the front

brakes replaced.

Applying the parking brake

Driving with the parking brake

applied will cause excessive

brake pad (or lining) and brake

rotor wear.

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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 gradient, the shift lever should be

positioned in the appropriate low

gear for Manual Transmission vehi-

cles or in the P (Park) position for

Intelligent Variable Transmission

vehicles.

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Driving your vehicle

Releasing the parking brake

• If your vehicle is equipped with an

intelligent variable transmission,

don't let your vehicle creep for-

ward. To avoid cleeping forward,

keep your foot firmly on the brake

pedal when the vehicle is stopped.

WARNING - Parking brake

use

• Never allow a passenger to

touch the parking brake. If the

parking brake is released

unintentionally, serious injury

may occur.

• Be cautious when parking on a hill.

Firmly engage the parking brake

and place the shift lever in P

(Intelligent Variable Transmission)

or in first or revers gear (Manual

Transmission). If your vehicle is

facing downhill, turn the front

wheels into the curb to help keep

the vehicle from rolling. If your vehi-

cle 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, chock the

wheels.

• All vehicles should always

have the parking brake fully

engaged when parking to

avoid inadvertent movement

of the vehicle which can injure

occupants or pedestrians.

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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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Driving your vehicle

• 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 aroud

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 (Intelligent

Variable Transmission) or in first or

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.

reverse

gear

(Manual

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Transmission) and chock the rear

wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.

Then release the parking brake.

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.

• Do not hold the vehicle on an

incline with the accelerator pedal.

This can cause the transmission to

overheat. Always use the brake

pedal or parking brake.

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.

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Driving your vehicle

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.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

✽

NOTICE

A click sound may be heard in the

engine compartment when the vehi-

cle begins to move after the engine is

started. These conditions are normal

and indicate that the anti-lock brake

system is functioning properly.

ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-

dents due to improper or dangerous

driving maneuvers. Even though

ABS (or ESC) helps improve vehicle

control during emergency braking,

always maintain a safe distance

between you and objects ahead.

Vehicle speeds should always be

reduced during extreme road condi-

tions.

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 means

your ABS is active.

• Even with the anti-lock brake sys-

tem, your vehicle still requires suf-

ficient stopping distance. Always

maintain a safe distance from the

vehicle in front of you.

The vehicle should be driven at

reduced speeds in the following cir-

cumstances:

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.

• Always slow down when cornering.

The anti-lock brake system cannot

prevent accidents resulting from

excessive speeds.

• When driving on rough, gravel or

snow-covered roads

• When driving with tire chains

installed

• 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.

• 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.

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Driving your vehicle

• 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.

Electronic stability control

(ESC)

• Restart the engine. If the ABS

warning light goes off, then your

ABS system is normal. Otherwise,

you may have a problem with the

ABS. Contact an authorized Kia

dealer as soon as possible.

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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.

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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.

✽

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.

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Driving your vehicle

Electronic stability control (ESC) will When you apply your brakes under ESC operation

not prevent accidents. Excessive conditions which may lock the

speed in turns, abrupt maneuvers wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’

ESC ON condition

• When the ignition is turned

and hydroplaning on wet surfaces sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-

can still result in serious accidents. responding sensation in the brake

Only a safe and attentive driver can pedal. This is normal and means

prevent accidents by avoiding your ESC is active.

maneuvers that cause the vehicle to

ON, ESC and ESC OFF

indicator lights illuminate

for approximately 3 sec-

onds, then ESC is turned

on.

-

lose traction. Even with ESC

installed, always follow all the normal

WARNING

• 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).

precautions for driving - including

driving at safe speeds for the condi-

tions.

For maximum protection, always

wear your seat belt. No system,

no matter how advanced, can

compensate for all driver error

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.

and/or

Always drive responsibly.

driving

conditions.

• 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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Driving your vehicle

When operating

ESC operation off

When the ESC is in opera-

tion, ESC indicator light

blinks.

ESC OFF state

This car has 2 kinds of ESC

off states.

• 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.

If the engine stops when

ESC is off, ESC remains off.

Upon restarting the engine,

the ESC will automatically

turn on again.

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• 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 off state 1 : “Traction

Control disabled”

To turn off the traction control func-

tion and only operate the brake con-

trol function of the ESC, press the

ESC OFF button (ESC OFF ) for

less than 3 seconds and the ESC

OFF indicator light (ESC OFF ) will

illuminate. At this state, only the

brake function will operate.

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Driving your vehicle

Indicator light

WARNING

■ ESC indicator light

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 origi-

nal tires.

■ ESC OFF indicator light

WARNING - Electronic sta-

bility control

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• ESC off state 2 : “Traction &

Stability Control disabled”

When the ignition switch is turned

ON, the indicator light illuminates,

then goes off if ESC system is oper-

ating normally.

Drive carefully even though

your vehicle has Electronic

Stability Control. It can only

assist you in maintaining con-

trol under certain circum-

stances.

To turn off the traction control func-

tion and the brake control function of

the ESC, press the ESC OFF button

(ESC OFF ) for more than 3 sec-

onds. ESC OFF indicator light (ESC

OFF ) will illuminate and ESC OFF

warning chime will sound. In this

state, the car stability control function

will not operate.

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.

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Driving your vehicle

ESC OFF usage

Hill-start assist control (HAC)

WARNING - Maintaining

Brake Pressure on Incline

When driving

The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) is

designed to prevent the vehicle from

rolling back by applying the brakes

automatically for about 2 seconds.

The brakes are released when the

accelerator pedal is depressed or

after about 2 seconds.

• It’s a good idea to keep the ESC

turned on for daily driving whenev-

er possible.

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.

• To turn ESC off while driving, press

the ESC OFF button while driving

on a flat road surface.

The HAC is activated only for about 2

seconds, so when the vehicle is

starting off always depress the accel-

erator pedal.

WARNING - Operating

ESC

Never press the ESC OFF but-

ton while ESC is operating.

CAUTION

If the ESC is turned off while

ESC is operating, the vehicle

may go out of control.

• The HAC does not operate

when the transmission 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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Driving your vehicle

The VSM does not operate when:

VSM operation off

Vehicle stability management

(VSM)

• Driving on bank roads such as gra-

dient or incline

If you press the ESC OFF button to

turn off the ESC, the VSM will also

cancel and the ESC OFF indicator

light ( ) illuminates.

This system is designed to provide

further enhancements to vehicle sta- • Driving in reverse

bility and steering responses when a

• ESC OFF indicator light (

remains on the instrument cluster

)

vehicle is driving on a slippery road

or a vehicle detected changes in

coefficient of friction between the

right wheels and left wheels when

braking.

To turn on the VSM, press the button

again. The ESC OFF indicator light

will turn off.

• EPS indicator light remains on the

instrument cluster

WARNING - Vehicle stabili-

ty management

VSM operation

Drive carefully even though your

vehicle hasVehicle stability man-

agement. It can only assist you in

maintaining control under cer-

tain circumstances.

When the VSM is in operation, the

ESC indicator light ( ) blinks.

When the vehicle stability manage-

ment is operating properly, you can

feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle

and/or abnormal steering responses

(EPS). This is only the effect of brake

and EPS control and indicates noth-

ing unusual.

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Driving your vehicle

Malfunction indicator

WARNING

Vehicle

WARNING

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 EPS warning light

remains on, take your vehicle to an

authorized Kia dealer and have the

system checked.

The

Stability

For maximum protection, always

wear your seat belt. No system,

no matter how advanced, can

compensate for all driver error

and/or driving

Always drive responsibly.

Management system is not a

substitute for safe driving prac-

tices but a supplementary func-

tion 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 driv-

ing.

conditions.

• The VSM is designed to function

above approximately 9 mph (15

km/h) on curves.

WARNING - Tire/Wheel

size

• The VSM is designed to function

above approximately 18 mph (30

km/h) when a vehicle is braking on

a split-mu road. The split-mu road

is made of surfaces which have dif-

ferent friction forces.

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 affect the vehicle's han-

dling.

• 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 in

inclement weather and on a slip-

pery road.

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Driving your vehicle

• Don't "ride" the brake pedal. • Be cautious when parking on a hill.

Good braking practices

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.

Firmly engage the parking brake

and place the shift lever in P

(Intelligent Variable Transmission)

or in first or reverse gear (Manual

Transmission). If your vehicle is

facing downhill, turn the front

wheels into the curb to help keep

the vehicle from rolling. If your vehi-

cle 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, chock the

wheels.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• If your vehicle is equipped with an

intelligent variable transmission,

don't let your vehicle creep for-

ward. To avoid creeping forward,

keep your foot firmly on the brake

pedal when the vehicle is stopped.

• 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.

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Driving your vehicle

• 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 (Intelligent

Variable Transmission) or in first or

reverse

gear

(Manual

Transmission) and chock the rear

wheels so the vehicle cannot roll.

Then release the parking brake.

• Do not hold the vehicle on an

incline with the accelerator pedal.

This can cause the transmission to

overheat. Always use the brake

pedal or parking brake.

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Driving your vehicle

FORWARD COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (FCA) SYSTEM (RADAR TYPE) (IF EQUIPPED)

FCA system is designed to detect

and monitor a vehicle ahead in the

roadway through sensors (i.e., radar)

to warn the driver that a collision is

imminent and, if necessary, apply

emergency braking.

System setting and activation

System setting

WARNING

Take the following precautions

when using Forward Collision-

Avoidance Assist (FCA) sys-

tem:

The driver can activate FCA system

by placing the ignition switch to the

ON position and by selecting 'User

Settings'

→

'Driver Assistance'

→

❈ Radar type FCA system does not

operate to detect pedestrians in

front.

• This system is only a supple-

mental system and is not

intended to, nor does it,

replace the need for extreme

care and attention of the driv-

er. The sensing range and

objects detectable by the sen-

sors are limited. Pay attention

to the road conditions at all

times.

'Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

(FCA) system'.

FCA system deactivates when the

driver cancels the system setting.

WARNING

- Forward Collision-

Avoidance Assist (FCA)

Limitations

FCA system is a supplemental

system and is not a substitute

for safe driving practices. It is

the responsibility of the driver

to always check the speed and

distance to the vehicle ahead to

ensure it is safety to use FCA

system.

• NEVER drive too fast for the

road conditions or while cor-

nering.

• Always drive cautiously to

prevent unexpected and sud-

den situations from occur-

ring. FCA system does not

stop the vehicle completely

and does not avoid collisions.

FCA system does not stop the

vehicle completely and is not

a collision avoidance system.

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Driving your vehicle

The warning light illumi- - Early : When this condition is - Late : When this condition is select-

nates on the LCD display,

when you cancel FCA sys-

tem. It illuminates even

selected, the initial Forward

Collision Warning system is

activated earlier than nor-

mal. This setting maximizes

the amount of distance

between the vehicle ahead

before the initial warning

occurs. If the 'Early' condi-

tion feels too sensitive,

select 'Normal' condition.

Even though, 'Early' is

selected if the front vehicle

suddenly stops the initial

warning activation time may

not seem fast.

ed, the initial Forward

Collision Warning is activat-

ed later than normal. This

setting reduces the amount

of distance between the vehi-

cle ahead before the initial

warning occurs. Select 'Late'

when traffic is light and when

driving speed is slow.

with the ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) OFF. The driver can monitor

the FCA ON/OFF status on the LCD

display. When the warning light

remains ON with FCA system acti-

vated, have the system checked by

an authorized Kia dealer.

The driver can select the initial warn-

ing activation time in the User

Settings in the instrument cluster

LCD display. The options for the ini-

tial Forward Collision Warning sys-

tem include the following:

- Normal : When this condition is

selected,

the initial

Forward Collision Warning

is activated normally. This

setting allows for a nomi-

nal amount of distance

between the vehicle

ahead before the initial

warning occurs.

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Driving your vehicle

Prerequisite for activation

FCA system warning message

and system control

WARNING

FCA system will activate when FCA

system is selected on the LCD dis-

play, and when the following prereq-

uisites are satisfied:

Set or cancel FCA with the con-

trol switches on the steering

wheel after stopping the vehicle

in a safe place.

FCA system produces warning mes-

sages, warning alarms, and emer-

gency braking based on the level of

risk of a frontal collision, such as

when a vehicle ahead suddenly

brakes, or when there is no following

distance from the vehicle in front.

- The ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) is activated.

- The driving speed is over 6 mph

(10 km/h). (FCA system only works

within a certain range of vehicle

speeds)

• FCA system automatically activates

when you turn the vehicle on.

The driver can deactivate FCA sys-

tem by canceling the system setting

on the LCD display.

- When FCA system recognizes a

vehicle in front.

• FCA system automatically deacti-

vates when canceling the ESC.

When the ESC is canceled, FCA

system cannot be activated on the

LCD display. In this case, FCA sys-

tem warning light will illuminate,

but it does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

WARNING

FCA system may not recognize

every obstacle or provide warn-

ings and braking in every situa-

tion, so do not rely on FCA sys-

tem to stop the vehicle in

instances where the driver sees

an obstacle and has the ability

to apply the brakes.

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Driving your vehicle

Forward Warning (1st warning)

Collision Warning (2nd warning)

Emergency braking (3^rdwarning)

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The warning message appears on • The warning message appears on • The warning message appears on

the LCD display with the warning

chime.

the LCD display with the warning.

the LCD display with the warning

chime.

• The vehicle will reduce its speed to • The vehicle will reduce its speed to

a certain limit.

- The brake activates gradually for

vehicles ahead.

- The brake control activates within

an arranged limit to ease the

impact from a collision. Maximum

brake control is activated just

before the collision.

- The brake control activates within

an arranged limit to ease the

impact from a collision.

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Driving your vehicle

Brake operation

FCA system front radar sensor

WARNING

• In an emergency situation, the

braking system enters in ready sta-

tus for prompt reaction upon the

driver depressing the brake pedal.

FCA system braking control

cannot completely stop the

vehicle nor avoid all collisions.

The driver should hold the

responsibility to drive safely

and control the vehicle.

• FCA system provides additional

braking power for optimum braking

performance when the driver

depresses the brake pedal.

• The braking control is automatical-

ly deactivated when the driver

sharply depresses the accelerator

pedal, or when the driver abruptly

turns the steering wheel.

WARNING

FCA system logic operates

within certain parameters, such

as the distance from the vehicle

ahead, the speed of the vehicle

ahead, and the driver's vehicle

speed. Certain conditions such

as inclement weather, road con-

ditions, and systems limitations

may affect the operation of the

FCA system.

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In order for FCA system to operate

properly, always make sure the sen-

sor or sensor cover is clean and free

of dirt, snow, and debris. Dirt, snow,

or foreign substances on the lens

may adversely affect the sensing

performance of the sensor.

• The braking control is automatical-

ly canceled when risk factors dis-

appear.

CAUTION

The driver should always exer-

cise caution when operating

the vehicle, even though there is

no warning message or warning

alarm.

WARNING

Never deliberately drive danger-

ously to activate the system.

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Driving your vehicle

Warning message and warning

light

(Continued)

✽

NOTICE

•

If the front bumper becomes dam-

aged in the area around the radar

sensor, FCA system may not oper-

ate properly. We recommend you

to have the vehicle inspected by

authorized Kia dealer.

•

Do not apply foreign objects such

as a bumper sticker or a bumper

guard near the radar sensor. Doing

so may adversely affect the sensing

performance of the radar.

Always keep the radar sensor and

cover clean and free of dirt and

debris.

Use only a soft cloth to wash the

vehicle. Do not spray pressurized

water directly on the sensor or sen-

sor cover.

Be careful not to apply unneces-

sary force on the frontal sensor

area. When the sensor moves out

of the correct position due to

external force, the system may not

operate correctly even without the

warning light or message. In this

case, have the vehicle inspected by

an authorized Kia dealer.

•

Use only genuine parts to repair or

replace a damaged sensor or sen-

sor cover. Do not apply paint to

the sensor cover.

Playing the vehicle audio system

at high volume may make it diffi-

cult to hear FCA system warning

sounds.

•

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When the sensor cover is blocked

with dirt, snow, or debris, FCA sys-

tem operation may stop temporarily.

If this occurs, a warning message will

appear on the LCD display. Remove

any dirt, snow, or debris and clean

the radar sensor cover before oper-

ating FCA system. The system will

operate normally when such foreign

substance is removed FCA system

may not properly operate in an area

(e.g. open terrain), where any sub-

stances are not detected after turn-

ing ON the engine.

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Driving your vehicle

System malfunction

(Continued)

WARNING

• When FCA is not working properly,

FCA warning light (

nate and the warning message

(“Check FCA system”) will appear

for a few seconds. After the mes-

sage disappears, the master warn-

• If there is a malfunction with

FCA

• FCA system is only a supple-

mental system for the driver's

convenience.

) will illumi-

system,

Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist

(FCA) system is not applied

even though the braking sys-

tem is operating normally.

The driver should hold the

responsibility to control the

vehicle operation. Do not

solely depend on FCA sys-

tem. Rather, maintain a safe

braking distance, and, if nec-

essary, depress the brake

pedal to reduce the driving

speed.

ing light (

) will illuminate. In this

• If the vehicle in front stops

suddenly, you may have less

control of the brake system.

Therefore, always keep a safe

distance between your vehicle

and the vehicle in front of you.

case, have the vehicle inspected by

an authorized Kia dealer.

• FCA warning message may

appear along with the illumination

of the ESC warning light.

• FCA system may activate dur-

ing braking and the vehicle

may stop suddenly shifting

loose objects toward the pas-

sengers. Always keep loose

objects secured.

• In certain instances and

under certain driving condi-

tions, FCA system may acti-

vate prematurely. This initial

warning message appears on

the LCD display with a warn-

ing chime. Also, in certain

instances the front radar sen-

sor may not detect the vehicle

ahead. FCA system may not

activate and the warning mes-

sage will not be displayed.

• FCA system may not activate

if the driver applies the brake

pedal to avoid a collision.

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Driving your vehicle

Limitation of the system

(Continued)

WARNING

FCA system is designed to monitor

the vehicle ahead through radar sig-

nals to warn the driver that a collision

is imminent, and if necessary, apply

emergency braking. In certain situa-

tions, the radar sensor may not be

able to detect the vehicle ahead. In

these cases, FCA system may not

operate. The driver must pay careful

attention in the following situations

where FCA operation may be limited:

• The brake control may be

insufficient, possibly causing

a collision, if a vehicle in front

abruptly stops. Always pay

extreme caution.

• FCA system operates only to

detect vehicles in front of the

vehicle.

• FCA system does not operate

when the vehicle is in reverse.

• Occupants may get injured, if

the vehicle abruptly stops by

activated FCA system. Pay

extreme caution.

• FCA system is not designed

to detect other objects on the

road.

• FCA system does not detect

cross traffic vehicles that are

approaching.

• FCA system cannot detect the

driver approaching the side

view of a parked vehicle (for

example on

street.)

a

dead end

In these cases, you must main-

tain a safe braking distance,

and if necessary, depress the

brake pedal to reduce the driv-

ing speed in order to maintain a

safe distance.

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Driving your vehicle

Detecting vehicles

• The sensor recognition is suddenly

changed after passing a speed

bump.

The sensor may be limited when:

• The radar sensor is blocked with a

foreign object or debris

• The vehicle is severely vibrating or

shaking.

• Inclement weather such as heavy

rain or snow obscures the field of

view of the radar sensor

• The preceding vehicle is turning at

a roundabout.

• The radar or sensor cover has

been damaged.

• There is interference by electro-

magnetic waves

• The vehicle is passing a tunnel, a

tollgate, or a partially paved road.

• There is severe irregular reflection

from the radar sensor

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• The radar sensor’s recognition is

over its limitation.

• The radar sensor recognition is

limited

- Driving on a curve

FCA system performance may be

limited while driving on a curve. FCA

system may not recognize the vehi-

cle in front even if in the same lane.

It may produce the warning message

and the warning alarm prematurely,

or it may not produce the warning

message or the warning alarm at all.

When driving on a curve, exercise

caution, maintain a safe braking dis-

tance, and if necessary, depress the

brake pedal to reduce your driving

speed in order to maintain a safe dis-

tance.

• The vehicle is driven near areas

containing metal substances such

as a construction zone, railroad,

etc.

• The vehicle in front is too small to

be detected (for example a motor-

cycle, etc.)

• The preceding vehicle is a special

purpose vehicle or a special shape

of cargo loaded truck, or a trailer.

• The vehicle in front is driving errat-

ically

• The vehicle is on unpaved or

uneven rough surfaces, or roads

with sudden gradient changes

• The vehicle is moving under

ground level or inside a building

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Driving your vehicle

Always keep your eyes forward while

driving upward or downward on a

slope, and, if necessary, depress the

brake pedal to reduce your driving

speed in order to maintain a safe dis-

tance.

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FCA system may recognize a vehicle - Driving on a slope

in an adjacent lane when driving on a

curved road. In this case, the system

may apply the brake. Always pay

attention to road and driving condi-

tions while driving. If necessary,

depress the brake pedal to reduce

your driving speed in order to main-

tain a safe distance. Also, when nec-

essary, you may depress the accel-

erator pedal to prevent the system

from unnecessarily decelerating your

vehicle. Always check the traffic con-

ditions around the vehicle.

FCA system performance may be

limited while driving upward or down-

ward on a slope, and may not recog-

nize a vehicle in front in the same

lane. It may produce the warning

message and the warning alarm pre-

maturely, or it may not produce the

warning message and the warning

alarm at all.

When FCA system suddenly recog-

nizes the vehicle in front while pass-

ing over a slope, you may experience

sharp deceleration.

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- Changing lanes

When driving in stop-and-go traffic, - Recognizing the vehicle

and a stopped vehicle in front of you

When a vehicle changes lanes in

front of you, FCA system may not

immediately detect the vehicle, espe-

cially if the vehicle changes lanes

abruptly. In this case, you must main-

tain a safe braking distance, and if

necessary, depress the brake pedal

to reduce your driving speed in order

to maintain a safe distance.

If the vehicle in front of you has cargo

that extends rearward from the cab,

or when the vehicle in front of you

has higher ground clearance, addi-

tional special attention is required.

FCA system may not be able to rec-

ognize the cargo extending from the

vehicle. In these instances, you must

maintain a safe braking distance

from the rearmost object, and if nec-

essary, depress the brake pedal to

reduce your driving speed in order to

maintain distance.

merges out of the lane, FCA system

may not immediately detect the new

vehicle that is now in front of you. In

this case, you must maintain a safe

braking distance, and if necessary,

depress the brake pedal to reduce

your driving speed in order to main-

tain a safe distance.

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Driving your vehicle

WARNING - Testing FCA

system

WARNING

• Use extreme caution when the

vehicle in front of you has

cargo that extends rearward

from the cab, or when the

vehicle in front of you has

higher ground clearance.

The FCA system may not oper-

ate in certain situations.

Therefore, never test the opera-

tion of the FCA system using a

person or object, as doing so

may cause severe injury or

even death.

• FCA system is designed to

detect and monitor the vehicle

ahead through sensor recog-

nition. It is not designed to

detect bicycles, motorcycles,

or smaller wheeled objects

such as luggage bags, shop-

ping carts, or strollers.

WARNING - FCA system

and Towing

Cancel FCA system in the User

Settings on the LCD display,

before towing another vehicle.

While towing, the brake applica-

tion may adversely affect your

vehicle safety.

• When replacing or reinstalling

of front bumper or radar, have

the vehicle inspected for the

system check by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

✽

NOTICE

In some instances, FCA system may

be canceled when subjected to elec-

tromagnetic interference.

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Driving your vehicle

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The cruise control system allows you

Cruise control switch

✽

NOTICE

to program the vehicle to maintain a

constant speed without depressing

the accelerator pedal.

•

During

operation, when the SET switch is

activated or reactivated after

normal

cruise

control

This system is designed to function

above approximately 20 mph (30

km/h).

applying the brakes, the cruise

control will energize after approx-

imately

normal.

3

seconds. This delay is

If the cruise control system 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.

•

To activate cruise control, depress

the brake pedal at least once after

turning the ignition switch to the

ON position or starting the engine.

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WARNING - Misuse of

Cruise Control

CRUISE : Turns cruise control sys-

tem on or off.

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.

CANCEL: Cancels cruise control

operation.

Use the cruise control system only

when traveling on open highways in

good weather.

RES+: Resumes or increases cruise

control speed.

Do not use the cruise control when

driving in heavy or varying traffic, or

on slipper (rainy, icy, or snow-cov-

ered) or winding roads, or on roads

with an over 6% up-hill or down-hill

grade.

SET-: Sets or decreases cruise con-

trol speed.

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Driving your vehicle

To set cruise control speed:

✽

NOTICE - Manual

Transmission

For Manual Transmission vehicles,

you should depress the brake pedal

at least once to set the cruise control

after starting the engine.

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

and release it at the desired

speed. The SET indicator light in

the instrument cluster will illumi-

nate. Release the accelerator

pedal at the same time. The

desired speed will automatically

be maintained.

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1. Press the CRUISE button on the

steering wheel to turn the system

on. The CRUISE indicator light in

the instrument cluster will illumi-

nate.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed,

which must be more than 20 mph

(30 km/h).

On a steep grade, the vehicle may

slow down or speed up slightly while

going uphill or downhill.

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Driving your vehicle

To increase cruise control set

speed:

To decrease the cruising

speed:

To temporarily accelerate with

the cruise control on:

If you want to speed up temporarily

when the cruise control is on,

depress the accelerator pedal.

Increased speed will not interfere

with cruise control operation or

change the set speed.

To return to the set speed, take your

foot off the accelerator pedal.

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Follow either of these procedures:

• Move the lever up (to RES+) and • Move the lever down (to SET-) and

hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.

Release the lever at the speed you

want.

hold it. Your vehicle will gradually

slow down. Release the lever at the

speed you want to maintain.

• Move the lever up (to RES+) and • Move the lever down (to SET-) and

release it immediately.

The cruising speed will increase by

1 mph (or 2km/h) each time you

move the lever up (to RES+) in this

manner.

The cruising speed will decrease

by 1 mph (2 km/h) each time you

move the lever down (to SET-) in

this manner.

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Driving your vehicle

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 up the

lever (to RES+) located on your

steering wheel.You will return to your

previously preset speed.

To cancel cruise control, do

one of the following:

To resume cruising speed at

more than approximately 20

mph (30 km/h):

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• Depress the brake pedal.

If any method other than the

CRUISE button was used to cancel

cruising speed and the system is still

activated, the most recent set speed

will automatically resume when you

move the lever up (to RES+).

• Depress the clutch pedal with a

Manual Transmission.

• Shift into N (Neutral) with an

Intelligent Variable Transmission.

• Press the CANCEL button.

• Decrease the vehicle speed lower

than the memory speed by 12 mph

(20 km/h).

It will not resume, however, if the

vehicle speed has dropped below

approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

• Decrease the vehicle speed to less

than approximately 20 mph (30

km/h).

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To turn cruise control off, do

one of the following:

✽

NOTICE

Always check the road conditions

before you move the lever up (to

RES+) to resume the speed.

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• Press the CRUISE button (the

CRUISE indicator light in the

instrument cluster will go off).

• Turn the ignition off.

Both of these actions cancel cruise

control operation. If you want to

resume cruise control operation,

repeat the steps provided in “To set

cruise control speed” on the previous

page.

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Driving your vehicle

SPORT MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM

SPORT mode

SPORT mode focuses on

✽

NOTICE

In Sport drive mode, the fuel effi-

ciency may decrease.

dynamic driving by auto-

matically adjusting the

steering wheel, engine

and transmission system.

SPORT

• When

the

SPORT

MODE button is pressed,

the SPORT indicator

(yellow or white) will illu-

minate.

• If the system is activat-

ed:

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- While holding vehicle

speed, it maintains the

gear and RPM for some

time even though the

accelerator pedal is not

depressed.

The sport mode may be selected

according to the driver’s preference

or road condition.

The mode changes whenever the

SPORT MODE button is pressed.

- Up-shifting is delayed.

NORMAL

SPORT

• When the SPORT mode

is activated, and the

ignition switch is turned

off and on, it will change

to NORMAL mode. To

turn on the SPORT

mode, press the SPORT

MODE button again.

❈ When normal mode is selected, it

is not displayed on the cluster.

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Driving your vehicle

ECONOMICAL OPERATION

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends • Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This • Keep your vehicle in good condi-

mainly on your style of driving, where

you drive and when you drive.

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.

tion. For better fuel economy and

reduced maintenance costs, main-

tain your vehicle in accordance

with the maintenance schedule in

section 8. If you drive your vehicle

in severe conditions, more frequent

maintenance is required (see sec-

tion 8 for details).

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:

• Take care of your tires. Keep them • Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi-

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.

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.

• 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 • Be sure that the wheels are

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.

aligned correctly. Improper align-

ment can result from hitting curbs

or driving too fast over irregular

surfaces. Poor alignment causes • Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-

faster tire wear and may also result

in other problems as well as

greater fuel consumption.

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.

• 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.

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Driving your vehicle

• Remember, your vehicle does not • Use your air conditioning sparingly.

WARNING - Engine off

during

motion

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.

The air conditioning system is

operated by engine power so your

fuel economy is reduced when you

use it.

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.

• Open windows at high speeds can

reduce fuel economy.

• Fuel economy is reduced by cross-

winds and headwinds. To help off-

set some of this loss, slow down

when driving in these conditions.

• 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.

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.

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Driving your vehicle

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Do not pump the brake pedal on a

vehicle equipped with ABS.

Hazardous driving conditions

Rocking the vehicle

When hazardous driving conditions

are encountered such as water,

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

ards, follow these suggestions:

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle

to free it from snow, sand, or mud,

first turn the steering wheel right and

left to clear the area around your

front wheels. Then, shift back and

forth between 1st (First) and R

(Reverse) in vehicles equipped with

• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,

use second gear. Accelerate slow-

ly to avoid spinning the drive

wheels.

• Drive cautiously and allow extra

distance for braking.

• 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.

• Avoid sudden braking or steering.

a

Manual Transmission or

R

• When braking with non-ABS

brakes, pump the brake pedal with

a light up-and-down motion until

the vehicle is stopped.

(Reverse) and any forward gear in

vehicles equipped with an Intelligent

Variable Transmission. Do not race

the engine, and spin the wheels as

little as possible. If you are still stuck

after a few tries, have the vehicle

pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid

engine overheating and possible

damage to the transmission.

WARNING - Downshifting

Do not downshift with an intelli-

gent variable transmission

while driving on slippery sur-

faces. The sudden change in

tire speed could cause the tires

to skid and result in an acci-

dent.

The ESC system should be turned

OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.

CAUTION - Vehicle

rocking

Prolonged rocking may cause

engine overheating, transmis-

sion damage or failure, and tire

damage.

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Driving your vehicle

Smooth cornering

Driving at night

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.

WARNING - Sudden

vehicle movement

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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.

Avoid braking or gear changing in Because night driving presents more

corners, especially when roads are hazards than driving in the daylight,

wet. Ideally, corners should always here are some important tips to

be taken under gentle acceleration. If remember:

you follow these suggestions, tire

• Slow down and keep more dis-

wear will be held to a minimum.

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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• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

glare from other driver's head-

lights.

• 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.

Driving in the rain

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• If you believe you may have gotten

your brakes wet, apply them lightly

while driving until normal braking

operation returns.

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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.

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Driving in flooded areas

Highway driving

Tires

WARNING - Tire tread

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.

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 8.

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.

After driving through water, dry the

brakes by gently applying them sev-

eral times while the vehicle is moving

slowly.

Never exceed the maximum tire

inflation pressure shown on the tires.

WARNING - Under/Over

Inflated Tires

Driving off-road

Drive carefully off-road because your

vehicle may be damaged by rocks or

roots of trees. Become familiar with

the off-road conditions where you

are going to drive before you begin

driving.

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.

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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.

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WINTER DRIVING

Snow tires

Snowy or Icy conditions

If you mount snow tires on your vehi-

cle, make sure they are radial tires of

the same size and load range as the

original tires. Mount snow tires on all

four wheels to balance your vehicle’s

handling in all weather conditions.

Keep in mind that the traction provid-

ed by snow tires on dry roads may

not be as high as your vehicle's orig-

inal equipment tires.You should drive

cautiously even when the roads are

clear. Check with the tire dealer for

maximum speed recommendations.

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it

may be necessary to use snow tires

or to install tire chains on your tires.

If snow tires are needed, it is neces-

sary to select tires equivalent in size

and type of the original equipment

tires. Failure to do so may adversely

affect the safety and handling of your

car. Furthermore, speeding, rapid

acceleration, sudden brake applica-

tions, and sharp turns are potentially

very hazardous practices.

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Severe weather conditions in the

winter result in greater wear and

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