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time. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause uncon- sciousness and death by asphyxiation.
WARNING - Open
trunk/tailgate Do not drive with the trunk/tail- gate open. Poisonous exhaust gases can enter the passenger compart- ment. If you must drive with the trunk/tailgate 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.
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WARNING - California
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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.
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BEFORE DRIVING Before entering vehicle • Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
(cid:129) Check the condition of the tires. (cid:129) Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
(cid:129) 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 Chapter 7, “Maintenance”.
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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 hand held devices, other equipment or vehicle systems that distract the driver should not be used during vehicle operation.
Before starting (cid:129) Close and lock all doors. (cid:129) Position the seat so that all con-
trols are easily reached.
(cid:129) Buckle your seat belt. (cid:129) Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
(cid:129) Be sure that all lights work. (cid:129) Check all gauges. (cid:129) Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
(cid:129) 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 - Loose object 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.
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 a fire.
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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).
WARNING - Driving while
intoxicated
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.
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KEY POSITIONS Illuminated ignition switch (if equipped)
Ignition switch position LOCK
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 the auto- matic transaxle, set the parking brake fully and shut the engine off.
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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 after the door is closed.OYDDDR3002
The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. (If equipped) 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 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.
ACC (Accessory) The steering wheel is unlocked (If equipped) 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.
ON 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.
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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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ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED) Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button
ENGINE START/STOP button position OFF
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the
press
To turn off the engine (START/STOP position) or vehicle power (ON posi- tion), ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the P (Park) position. When you 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.
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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 after the door is closed.85
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 ENGINE START/STOP button with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position (if smart key equipped).pressing
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ACC(Accessory)
ON
START/RUN
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Yellow
Green
Not illuminated
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while it is in the OFF position without depressing the brake pedal. The steering wheel unlocks and 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.
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 (Nuetral) position. For your safety, start the engine with the shift lever in the P (Park) position. the ENGINE If START/STOP without depressing the brake pedal, the engine will not start and the button will change as follows: OFF ➔ ACC ➔ ON ➔ OFF
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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
WARNING - Proper
footwear
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.
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.)
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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.
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.
5.In extremely cold weather (below 0°F / -18°C) or after the vehicle has not been operated for several days, let the engine warm up without depressing the accelerator.
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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.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without depress- ing the accelerator. (cid:129) Even if the smart key is in the vehi- cle, but is far away from you, the engine may not start.
KEY OUT
” or “
(cid:129) When the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC position or above, if any door is opened, the system checks for the smart key. If the smart key is not in the vehi- cle,the “ ” 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 indicator 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.
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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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(cid:129) 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.(cid:129) When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you can not start the engine nor- mally. Replace the fuse with a new one. If it is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for 10 seconds while it is in the ACC position. The engine can start with- out depressing the brake pedal. But for your safety always depress the brake pedal before starting the engine.
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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.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 button (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.
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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(cid:129) During cold weather, shifting may be difficult until the transaxle lubri- cant is warmed up. This is normal and not harmful to the transaxle. (cid:129) 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 and then shift into 1st or R (Reverse) gear position.
CAUTION - Premature
wear
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest during driving,as this can result in premature wear of the transaxle shift forks.
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 parking brake fully. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement can occur if these precautions are not followed.
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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.
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Good driving practices (cid:129) Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in gear.
(cid:129) 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.
(cid:129) Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. This will help avoid over-revving the engine, which can cause damage.
(cid:129) Slow down when you encounter cross winds. This gives you much better control of your vehicle.
(cid:129) Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R (Reverse). The transaxle can be damaged if you do not.
(cid:129) 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.
(cid:129) Always buckle-up! In a collision, an unbelted occupant is significantly more likely to be seriously injured or killed than a properly belted occupant.
(cid:129) Never exceed posted speed limits.
WARNING - Vehicle handling
Avoid high speeds when cor- nering or turning. High speed cornering and turning increas- es the risk of vehicle rollover due to loss of vehicle control. Rollover accidents are extreme- ly violent and unpredictable.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Shift lever
Button
+ (UP)
To shift, depress the brake pedal and press the button.
Press the button when shifting. The shift lever can be shifted freely.
- (DOWN)
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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.
✽✽ 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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For smooth operation, depress the brake pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.
WARNING - Automatic Transaxle
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. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement may 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.
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.
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R (Reverse) Use this position to drive the vehicle backward.
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.
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.
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.
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Manual mode Whether the vehicle is stopped 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 opera- tion, push the shift lever back into the main gate.
In manual mode, moving the shift lever backwards and forwards will allow you to make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to a manual transaxle, the manual mode allows gearshifts with the accelerator pedal depressed.
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(cid:129) To maintain the required levels of vehicle performance and safety, the system may not execute cer- tain gearshifts when the shift lever is operated.
(cid:129) 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)
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Up (+)
: Push once to shift up one gear.
lever
forward
the
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one gear.
(cid:129) In manual mode, the driver must execute upshifts in accordance with road conditions, taking care to keep the engine speed below the red zone.
(cid:129) In manual 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.
(cid:129) In manual mode, downshifts are made automatically when the vehi- cle slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected.
(cid:129) In manual mode, when the engine rpm approaches the red zone shift points are varied to upshift auto- matically.
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With the shift lever in the D position The paddle shifter can operate when the vehicle speed is more than 6.2
mph. Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the system changes from automatic mode to manual mode. If the vehicle speed is lower than 6.2
mph, if you depress the accelerator pedal for more than 7 seconds or if you shift the shift lever from D to sports mode and shift it from sports mode to D again, the system change from manual mode to automatic mode.With the shift lever in the sports mode Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear.
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters at the same time, you can't shift the gear.
Shift lock system (if equipped) 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.
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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Shift-lock override (with smart key system) If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position into the R (Reverse) position with the brake pedal depressed, continue depress- ing the brake, then do the following: 1. Carefully remove the cap covering
the shift-lock access hole (1).
2. Insert screwdriver into the access hold and press down on the screwdriver.
3. Move the shift lever. 4. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer immediately.
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Moving up a steep grade from a standing start To move 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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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 (cid:129) Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
(cid:129) Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
(cid:129) Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may not be engaged.
(cid:129) Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transaxle in P (Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.
(cid:129) Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly depressing and the accelerator pedal.
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DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) (IF EQUIPPED)
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Dual clutch transmission oper- ation The dual clutch transmission has seven forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) posi- tion.
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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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WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death: (cid:129) ALWAYS check the surround- ing areas near your vehicle for people, especially children, before shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
(cid:129) Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park) position, then set the parking brake, and place the ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF posi- tion. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement can occur if these precautions are not followed.
(cid:129) Do not use engine braking (shifting from a high gear to lower gear) rapidly on slip- pery roads. The vehicle may slip causing an accident.
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(cid:129) The Dual Clutch Transmission gives the driving feel of a manual transmission, yet provides the ease of a fully automatic transmis- sion. Unlike a traditional automatic transmission, the gear shifting can be felt (and heard) on the dual clutch transmission - Think of it as an automatically
shifting manual transmission.
- Shift into Drive range and get fully automatic shifting, similar to a con- ventional automatic transmission. (cid:129) Dual clutch transmission adopts dry-type dual clutch, which is dif- ferent from the torque converter of an automatic transmission, and shows better acceleration perform- ance during driving. But, initial launch from a stop might be little bit slower than with an Automatic Transmission.
(cid:129) The dry-type clutch transfers torque and provides a direct driving feeling which may feel different from a con- ventional automatic transmission with a torque converter.This may be more noticeable when starting from a stop or low vehicle speed.
(cid:129) When rapidly accelerating at low vehicle speed, engine could rev at higher rpm than with a comparable Automatic Transmission.
(cid:129) For smooth launch uphill, press down the accelerator pedal smoothly depending on the current conditions.
(cid:129) If you release your foot from the accelerator pedal at a low vehicle speed, you may feel strong engine brake, which is similar to a manual transmission.
(cid:129) When driving downhill, you may use Sports Mode and press the paddle shifters to downshift to a lower gear in order to control your speed without using the brake pedal excessively.
(cid:129) When you turn the engine on and off, you may hear clicking sounds as the system goes through a self test. This is a normal sound for the Dual Clutch Transmission.
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(cid:129) To hold the vehicle on a hill use the foot brake or the parking brake. If the vehicle is held by applying the accelerator pedal on a hill the clutch and transmission will be overheated resulting in damage. At this time, a warning message (“Steep grade! Press brake pedal”) will appear on the LCD display and you may feel a vibration.
(cid:129) If the clutch becomes overheated by excessive use of the clutch to hold on a hill, you may notice a shuddering feeling and a blinking display on the instrument cluster. When this occurs, the clutch is dis- abled until the clutch cools to nor- mal temperatures. If this occurs, pull over to a safe location, shift into P (Park) and apply the foot brake with the engine for a certain time until the warning on the LCD screen disappears.
(cid:129) If the LCD warning is active, the
foot brake must be applied.
(cid:129) Ignoring the warnings can lead to
damage to the transmission.
(cid:129) If the display continues to blink, for your safety, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer.
(cid:129) Under certain conditions such as repeated launch on steep grades, the clutch in the transmission could overheat. When the clutch is overheated, the safe protection mode engages. If the safe protection mode engages, the gear position indicator on the cluster blinks with a chime sound. At this time, a warning message (“Trans Hot! Park with engine on”), (“Trans Cooling. Remain parked for 00 min.”), (“Trans cooled. Resume driving”) will appear on the LCD display and driving may not be smooth. If you ignore this warning, the driv- ing condition may become worse. To return the normal driving condi- tion, stop the vehicle and apply the foot brake for a few minutes before driving off.
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(cid:129) Gear shifts may be more notice- able than a conventional automatic transmission. This is a normal characteristic of this type of dual clutch transmission.
(cid:129) An overheated Dual clutch trans- mission may change the gear shift- ing characteristics, and will illumi- nate a warning message on the LCD display if the kickdown mech- anism is excessively used.
(cid:129) Do not use the kickdown mecha- nism to return to normal driving. Also, temporarily stop the vehicle at a safe location, when the warn- ing message illuminates on the LCD display. the
first 1,000miles (1,500km), you may feel that the vehicle may not be smooth when accelerating at low speed. During this break-in period, the shift quali- ty and performance of your new vehicle is continuously optimized.
(cid:129) During
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(cid:129) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
(cid:129) Do not put the shift lever in N
(Neutral) while driving.
CAUTION - Holding the Vehicle Using
Accelerator Pedal
Do not attempt to hold your vehicle on a hill by applying the accelerator pedal. This can cause your clutch and transmis- sion to be damaged as a result of overheating.
The indicator in the instrument clus- ter displays the shift lever position when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). To shift from P (Park), you must depress firmly on the brake pedal and make sure your foot is off the accelerator pedal. The shift lever must be in P (Park) before turning the engine off.
WARNING
(cid:129) Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle in motion may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
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(cid:129) After the vehicle has stopped, always make sure the shift lever is in P (Park), apply the parking brake, and turn the engine off.
(cid:129) Do not use the P (Park) position
in place of the parking brake.
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R (Reverse) Use this position to drive the vehicle backward.
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 (Reverse) while the vehicle is in motion.
N (Neutral) The wheels and transmission are not engaged. Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop with the engine ON. Shift into P (Park) if you need to leave your vehicle for any reason. Always depress the brake pedal when you are shifting from N (Neutral) to another gear.
WARNING
Do not shift into gear unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Shifting into gear when the engine is running at high speed can cause the vehicle to move very rapidly. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit people or objects.
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WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever in N (Neutral). The engine brake will not work and may lead to an accident.
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D (Drive) This is the normal driving position. The transmission will automatically shift seven-gear sequence, providing the best fuel economy and power. For extra power when passing anoth- er vehicle or driving uphill depress the accelerator pedal further until you feel the transmission downshift to a lower gear.
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✽✽ NOTICE • Only the seven 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.
• Downshifts are made automatical- ly when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected.
• When the engine rpm approaches the red zone the transmission will upshift automatically.
• If the driver presses the lever to + (Up) or - (Down) position, the trans- mission may not make the request- ed gear change if the next gear is outside of the allowable engine rpm range. The driver must execute upshifts in accordance with road conditions, taking care to keep the engine rpms below the red zone.
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manual mode
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Manual mode 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 opera- tion, push the shift lever back into the main gate. In manual mode, moving the shift lever backwards and forwards will allow you to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions. + (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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Paddle shifter (if equipped)
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The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) posi- tion or the manual mode.Driving your vehicle
With the shift lever in the manual mode Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear.
✽✽ NOTICE If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters at the same time, you cannot shift the gear.
With the shift lever in the D posi- tion The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle speed is more than 10km/h. Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the system changes from automatic mode to manual mode. When the vehicle speed is lower than 10km/h, if you depress the accelerator pedal for more than 5
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Shift lock system For your safety, the Dual clutch trans- mission has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift the transaxle from P (Park) into R (Reverse): 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
switch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever. If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift lever in the P (Park) position, a chat- tering noise & vibration near the shift lever may be heard. This is a normal condition.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake pedal before and while shifting out of the P (Park) position into another position to avoid inad- vertent movement of the vehicle which could injure persons in or around the car.
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1. Place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Carefully remove the cap (1) cov- ering 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.
7. We recommend that the system be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Ignition key interlock system (if equipped) The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.
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Shift-lock override 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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Good driving practices (cid:129) Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
(cid:129) Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion. (cid:129) Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
(cid:129) Never take the car out of gear and coast down a hill. This may be extremely hazardous. Always leave the car in gear when moving.
(cid:129) 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 the car.
(cid:129) Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may not be engaged.
(cid:129) Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transaxle in P (Park) to keep the car from moving.
(cid:129) 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.
(cid:129) Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly depressing and the accelerator pedal.
releasing
✽✽ NOTICE - Kickdown
Mechanism
Use the kickdown mechanism for maximum acceleration. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pres- sure point. The dual clutch trans- mission will shift to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
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Moving up a steep grade from a standing start To move 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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BRAKE SYSTEM 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Always replace the front or rear brake pads as pairs.
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Parking brake Applying the parking brake
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.
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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 transaxle vehicles or in the P (Park) position for automatic transaxle vehicles.
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CAUTION - Parking brake
Driving with the parking brake applied will cause excessive brake pad (or lining) and brake rotor wear.
Releasing the parking brake
OYD056038L To release the parking brake, first apply the foot brake and pull up the parking slightly. Secondly, press the release button (1) and lower the parking brake lever (2) while holding the button.
brake
lever
WARNING - Parking brake
use
(cid:129) Never allow a passenger to touch the parking brake. If the parking brake is released unintentionally, serious injury may occur.
(cid:129) 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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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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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.Driving your vehicle
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 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: (cid:129) When driving on rough, gravel or
snow-covered roads
(cid:129) When driving with tire chains
installed
(cid:129) 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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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 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 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.
(cid:129) 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.
(cid:129) Always slow down when cornering. The anti-lock brake system cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speeds.
(cid:129) 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.YDM USA 5.QXP 5/1/2016 1:16 PM Page 37
(cid:129) 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.
(cid:129) 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)
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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.Driving your vehicle
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.
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When you apply your brakes under conditions which may 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.
✽✽ NOTICE For maximum protection, always wear your seat belt. No system, no matter how advanced, can compen- sate for all driver error and/or driv- ing conditions. Always drive respon- sibly.
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When operating
When the ESC is in opera- tion, ESC indicator light blinks. (cid:129) 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.
(cid:129) 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 ESC ON condition
(cid:129) When the ignition is turned ON, ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights illuminate for approximately 3 sec- onds, then ESC is turned on.
(cid:129) 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). (cid:129) 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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(cid:129) ESC off state 2
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF ) for more than 3
seconds. ESC OFF indicator light (ESC OFF ) illuminates and ESC OFF warning chime will sound. At this state, the engine control function and brake control function do not operate. It means the car sta- bility control function does not operate any more.ESC operation off ESC OFF state
This car has 2 kinds of ESC off states. If the engine stops when ESC is off, ESC remains off. Upon restarting the engine, the ESC will automatically turn on again.
(cid:129) ESC off state 1
To cancel ESC operation, press the ESC OFF button (ESC OFF ) shortly (ESC OFF indicator light (ESC OFF ) illuminates). At this state, the engine control function does not operate. It means the traction control function does not operate. Brake control function only operates.Driving your vehicle
Indicator light
■ ESC indicator light
■ ESC OFF 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.
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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.
WARNING - Electronic sta-
bility control
Drive carefully even though your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control. It can only assist you in maintaining con- trol under certain circum- stances.
ESC OFF usage When driving (cid:129) It’s a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenev- er possible.
(cid:129) 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.
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Hill-start assist control (HAC) Hill start Assist Control is a comfort function. The main intent is to pre- vent the vehicle from rolling back- wards while driving uphill on an inclined surface. HAC holds the brak- ing pressure builtup by driver during stopping procedure for 2 seconds after releasing 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.
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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.
(cid:129) The HAC does not operate when the transaxle shift lever is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
(cid:129) The HAC activates even though the ESP is off but it does not acti- vate when the ESP has malfunc- tioned.
system provides
Vehicle stability management (VSM) further This 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.
) blinks.
VSM operation When the VSM is in operation, ESC indicator light ( 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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The VSM does not operate when: (cid:129) Driving on bank roads such as gra-
dient or incline (cid:129) Driving rearward (cid:129) ESC OFF indicator light ( remains on the instrument cluster
(cid:129) EPS indicator light remains on the
instrument cluster
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VSM operation off If you press the ESC OFF button to turn off the ESC, the VSM will also cancel and the ESC OFF indicator light ( To turn on the VSM, press the button again. The ESC OFF indicator light goes out.
) illuminates.
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 ) or EPS warning light light ( remains on, take your vehi- cle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
