Kia Rio / Rio Hatchback (2022 year). Manual in english

Driving your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

Starting the engine

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you leave the ENGINE

•

Never reach for the ENGINE

START/STOP button in the ACC or

WARNING

START/STOP button or any

ON position for a long time, the bat-

other controls through the

•

Always wear appropriate

tery will discharge.

steering wheel while the vehi-

shoes when operating your

cle is in motion. The presence

vehicle. Unsuitable shoes

of your hand or arm in the

(high heels, ski boots, etc.)

WARNING

area could cause loss of vehi-

may interfere with your ability

•

Never press the ENGINE

cle control, an accident and

to use the brake, accelerator.

START/STOP button while the

serious bodily injury or death.

vehicle is in motion. This could

•

Do not start the vehicle with

result in loss of directional

•

Do not place any movable

the

accelerator

pedal

objects around the driver's

depressed. The vehicle can

control and braking function,

which could cause an accident.

seat as they may move while

move and lead to an accident.

driving, interfere with the driv-

•

The anti-theft steering column

•

Wait until the engine rpm is nor-

er and lead to an accident.

lock is not a substitute for the

mal. The vehicle may suddenly

parking brake. Before leaving

move if the brake pedal is

the driver's seat, always make

released when the rpm is high.

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 precau-

tions are not taken.

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Driving your vehicle

Starting the engine

Starting and stopping the engine

Starting the engine with smart key

1. Carry the smart key or place it

for turbocharger intercooler

•

Even if the smart key is in the vehi-

inside the vehicle.

1. Do not race or accelerate the

cle, if it is far away from you, the

engine immediately after starting.

engine may not start.

2. Make sure the parking brake is

firmly applied.

If the engine is cold, idle for sever-

•

When the ENGINE START/STOP

al seconds to ensure sufficient

button is in the ACC position or

3. Intelligent Variable Transmission

lubrication in the turbocharger

above, if any door is opened, the

- Place the transmission shift lever

unit.

system checks for the smart key. If

in P

(Park). Depress the brake

the smart key is not in the vehicle,

pedal fully.

2. After high speed or extended driv-

the “

” indicator and a message

ing, requiring a heavy engine load,

You can also start the engine

“Key is not in the vehicle” will appear

when the shift lever is in the N

idle the engine about

1 minute

on the instrument cluster and LCD

before turning it off.

(Neutral) position.

Display. And if all doors are closed,

4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP

This idle time will allow the tur-

the chime will sound for 5 seconds.

button.

bocharger to cool prior to shutting

The indicator or warning will turn off

the engine off.

It should be started without depress-

while the vehicle is moving. Always

ing the accelerator pedal.

have the smart key with you.

CAUTION

5. Do not wait for the engine to warm

up while the vehicle remains sta-

Do not turn the engine off imme-

tionary. Start driving at moderate

diately after it has been subject-

engine speeds. (Extreme and/or

ed to a heavy load. Doing so

excessive accelerating and decel-

may cause severe damage to

erating should be avoided.)

the engine or turbocharger unit.

Driving your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

WARNING

If the engine stalls while the vehicle

The engine will start only when

is in motion, do not attempt to move

the smart key is in the vehicle.

the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-

Never allow children or any per-

tion. If the traffic and road condi-

son who is unfamiliar with the

tions permit, you may put the shift

vehicle to touch the ENGINE

lever in the N

(Neutral) position

START/STOP button or related

while the vehicle is still moving and

parts. Pushing the ENGINE

press the ENGINE START/STOP

START/STOP button while the

button in an attempt to restart the

smart key is in the vehicle may

engine.

result in unintended engine

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activation and/or

unintended

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vehicle movement.

• If the battery is weak or the smart

key does not work correctly, you

can start the engine by pressing

the ENGINE START/STOP but-

ton with the smart key.

The side with the lock button

should contact the ENGINE

START/STOP button directly.

When you press the ENGINE

START/STOP button directly with

the smart key, the smart key

should contact the button at a

right angle.

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Driving your vehicle

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• When the stop lamp fuse is blown,

you cannot 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 sec-

onds while it is in the ACC posi-

tion. The engine can start without

depressing the brake pedal. But

for your safety, always depress the

brake pedal before starting the

engine.

CAUTION

• Do not press the ENGINE

START/STOP button for more

than 10 seconds except when

the stop lamp fuse is blown.

• Do not turn the ignition switch

to the START position with the

engine running. It may dam-

age the starter.

Driving your vehicle

INTELLIGENT VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (IVT)

Intelligent Variable Transmission

(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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Driving your vehicle

For smooth operation, depress the

P (Park)

brake pedal when shifting from N

CAUTION

Always come to a complete stop

(Neutral) to a forward or reverse gear.

•

To avoid damage to your

before shifting into P

(Park). This

transmission, do not acceler-

position locks the transmission and

ate the engine in R (Reverse)

prevents the front wheels from rotat-

WARNING

or any forward gear position

ing.

- Intelligent Variable

with the brakes on.

Transmission (IVT)

•

When stopped on an incline,

WARNING

•

Always check the surrounding

do not hold the vehicle sta-

areas near your vehicle for

•

Shifting into P (Park) while the

tionary with engine power.

people, especially children,

Use the service brake or the

vehicle is in motion will cause

before shifting a car into D

the drive wheels to lock which

parking brake.

(Drive) or R (Reverse).

will cause you to lose control

•

Do not shift from N (Neutral)

of the vehicle.

•

Before leaving the driver’s

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

seat, always make sure the

•

Do not use the P (Park) posi-

(Reverse) when the engine is

shift lever is in the P (Park)

tion in place of the parking

above idle speed.

position; then set the parking

brake. Always make sure the

brake fully and shut the engine

shift lever is latched in the P

off. Unexpected and sudden

(Park) position and set the

Transmission ranges

vehicle movement can occur if

parking brake fully.

The indicator in the instrument clus-

these precautions are not fol-

•

Never leave a child unattend-

ter displays the shift lever position

lowed in the order identified.

ed in a vehicle.

when the ignition switch or ENGINE

•

Do not use the engine brake

START/STOP button is in the ON

(shifting from a high gear to

position.

lower gear) rapidly on slip-

CAUTION

pery roads.

The transmission may be dam-

The vehicle may slip, causing

aged if you shift into P (Park)

an accident.

while the vehicle is in motion.

Driving your vehicle

R (Reverse)

-Parking in N (Neutral) gear

WARNING

Use this position to drive the vehicle

Follow the steps below when parking

backward.

if you want the vehicle to move when

•

With the exception of parking

pushed.

in neutral gear, always park

the vehicle in “P” (Park) for

CAUTION

1.After parking your vehicle, step on

safety and engage the parking

the brake pedal and move the shift

Always come to a complete stop

brake.

lever to “P” with the ignition switch or

before shifting into or out of R

ENGINE START/STOP button in

•

Before parking in “N” (Neutral)

(Reverse); you may damage the

“ON” or while the engine is running.

gear, first make sure the park-

transmission if you shift into R

ing ground is level and flat. Do

while the vehicle is in motion,

2.If the parking brake is applied

not park in “N” gear on any

except as explained in “Rocking

unlock the parking brake.

slopes or gradients.

the vehicle” in this chapter.

3.While pressing the brake pedal,

If parked and left in “N”, the

turn the ignition switch or ENGINE

vehicle may move and cause

START/STOP button “OFF”.

N (Neutral)

serious damage and injury.

- For smart key equipped vehicles,

The wheels and transmission are not

the ignition switch or ENGINE

engaged. The vehicle will roll freely

START/STOP button can be

even on the slightest incline unless

moved to “OFF” only when the

the parking brake or service brakes

shift lever is in “P”.

are applied.

4.Change the gear shift lever to “N”

(Neutral) while pressing the brake

WARNING

pedal and pushing “SHIFT LOCK

Do not drive with the shift lever

RELEASE” button or inserting, a

in N (Neutral).

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

the

“SHIFT LOCK RELEASE”

The engine brake may not work,

access hole at the same time. Then,

which may lead to an accident.

the vehicle will move when external

force is applied.

Driving your vehicle

D (Drive)

In Manual Mode, moving the shift

lever backwards or forwards will

This is the normal forward driving

position. The transmission will auto-

allow you to make gearshifts rapidly.

In contrast to a manual transmission,

matically shift, providing the best fuel

economy and power.

the Manual Mode allows gearshifts

with

the

accelerator

pedal

depressed.

Manual

For extra power when passing anoth-

Mode

Up (+)

: Push the lever forward

er vehicle or climbing grades,

once to shift up one gear.

depress the accelerator fully, at which

time the transmission will automati-

Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one gear.

cally downshift to the next lower gear.

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Manual Mode

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Whether the vehicle is stationary or

Always come to a complete stop

in motion, Manual Mode is selected

before shifting into D (Drive).

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.

Manual Mode manages the driving

dynamics by automatically adjusting

the steering effort and the engine

and transmission control logic for

enhanced driver performance.

Driving your vehicle

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Shift lock system

•

When driving on a slippery road,

•

In Manual Mode, the driver must

For your safety, the Intelligent

push the shift lever forward into

execute upshifts in accordance

Variable Transmission

(IVT) has a

the +(up) position. This causes the

with road conditions, being care-

shift lock system which prevents

transmission to shift into the 2nd

ful to keep the engine speed below

shifting the transmission from P

gear which is better for smooth

the red zone.

(Park) into R (Reverse) unless the

driving on a slippery road. Push

•

In Manual Mode, only the 8 for-

brake pedal is depressed.

the shift lever to the -(down) side

ward gears can be selected. To

To shift the transmission from P

to shift back to the 1st gear.

reverse or park the vehicle, move

(Park) into R (Reverse):

•

When Manual Mode is activated:

the shift lever to the R (Reverse)

- The engine rpm will tend to

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

or P (Park) position as required.

remain raised over a certain

2. Start the engine or turn the ignition

•

In Manual Mode, downshifts are

length of time even after releas-

switch or ENGINE START/STOP

made automatically when the

ing the accelerator

button to the ON position.

vehicle slows down. When the

- Upshifts are delayed when accel-

vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati-

3. Move the shift lever.

erating

cally selected.

If the brake pedal is repeatedly

•

In Manual Mode, the fuel efficien-

•

In Manual Mode, when the engine

depressed and released with the shift

cy may decrease.

rpm approaches the red zone, shift

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

points are varied to upshift auto-

tering noise near the shift lever may

matically.

be heard. This is a normal condition.

•

To maintain the required levels of

vehicle performance and safety,

the system may not execute cer-

WARNING

tain gearshifts when the shift lever

Always fully depress the brake

is operated.

pedal before and while shifting

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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.

Driving your vehicle

1. Place the ignition switch or

Good driving practices

ENGINE START/STOP button in

•

Never move the shift lever from P

the LOCK/OFF position.

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other

2. Apply the parking brake.

position with the accelerator pedal

3. Carefully remove the cap covering

depressed.

the shift-lock release access hole.

•

Never move the shift lever into P

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

(Park) when the vehicle is in

driver) into the access hole and

motion.

press down on the tool.

•

Be sure the vehicle is completely

5. Move the shift lever.

stopped before you attempt to shift

into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

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6. Remove the tool from the shiftlock

override access hole then install

•

Never take the vehicle out of gear

Shift-lock override

the cap.

and coast down a hill. This may be

If the shift lever cannot be moved

extremely hazardous. Always leave

If the shift lever does not move even

from the P (Park) position into R

the vehicle in gear when moving.

(Reverse) position with the brake

after performing this procedure, have

the system inspected by an author-

•

Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

pedal depressed, continue depress-

ized Kia dealer.

cause them to overheat and mal-

ing the brake, then do the following:

function. Instead, when you are

driving down a long hill, slow down

Ignition key interlock system

and shift to a lower gear. When you

The ignition key cannot be removed

do this, engine braking will help

unless the shift lever is in the P

slow down the vehicle.

(Park) position.

•

Slow down before shifting to a

lower gear. Otherwise, the lower

gear may not be engaged.

Driving your vehicle

• Always use the parking brake. Do

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not depend on placing the trans-

WARNING

mission in P (Park) to keep the

•

The risk of a rollover is greatly

•

When driving uphill or down-

vehicle from moving.

increased if you lose control of

hill, always shift to D (Drive)

your vehicle at highway speeds.

for driving forward or shift to R

(Reverse) for driving back-

•

Losing control often occurs if

WARNING

wards, and check the gear

two or more wheels drop off the

Exercise extreme caution when

position indicated on the clus-

roadway and the driver over-

driving on a slippery surface.

ter before driving.

steers to reenter the roadway.

Be especially careful when

Driving in the opposite direc-

•

In the event your vehicle

braking, accelerating or shifting

tion of the selected gear can

leaves the roadway, do not

gears. On a slippery surface, an

lead to a dangerous situation

steer sharply. Instead, slow

abrupt change in vehicle speed

by shutting off the engine and

down before pulling back into

can cause the drive wheels to

affecting the braking perform-

the travel lanes.

lose traction and the vehicle to

ance.

•

Never exceed posted

speed

lose control.

•

Always buckle-up! In a colli-

limits.

sion, an unbelted occupant is

• Optimum vehicle performance and

significantly more likely to be

economy is obtained by smoothly

seriously injured or killed than

depressing and releasing the

a properly belted occupant.

accelerator pedal.

•

Avoid high speeds when cor-

nering or turning.

•

Do not make quick steering

wheel movements, such as

sharp lane changes or fast,

sharp turns.

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Driving your vehicle

Moving up a steep grade from a

WARNING

standing start

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

To move up a steep grade from a

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you

standing start, depress the brake

may attempt to rock the vehicle

pedal, release the parking brake,

free by moving it forward and

and shift the shift lever to D (Drive).

backward. Do not attempt this

Select the appropriate gear depend-

procedure if people or objects

ing on load weight and steepness of

are anywhere near the vehicle.

the grade, and release the parking

During the rocking operation,

brake. Depress the accelerator grad-

the vehicle may suddenly move

ually while releasing the service

forward or backward as it

brakes.

becomes unstuck, causing

When accelerating from a stop on a

injury or damage to nearby peo-

steep hill, the vehicle may have a

ple or objects.

tendency to roll backwards.

Shifting the shift lever into

(Second Gear) will help prevent the

vehicle from rolling backwards.

Driving your vehicle

BRAKE SYSTEM

Power brakes

Wet brakes may impair the vehicle’s

CAUTION - Brake pedal

ability to safely slow down; the vehi-

Your vehicle has power-assisted

Do not drive with your foot rest-

cle may also pull to one side when

brakes that adjust automatically

ing on the brake pedal. This will

the brakes are applied. Applying the

through normal usage.

create abnormally high brake

brakes lightly will indicate whether

In the event that the power-assisted

temperatures which can cause

they have been affected in this way.

brakes lose power because of a

excessive brake lining and pad

Always test your brakes in this fash-

stalled engine or some other reason,

wear.

ion after driving through deep water.

you can still stop your vehicle by

To dry the brakes, apply them lightly

applying greater force to the brake

while maintaining a safe forward

pedal than you normally would. The

speed until brake performance

stopping distance, however, will be

WARNING - Steep hill

returns to normal.

longer.

braking

When the engine is not running, the

Avoid continuous application of

reserve brake power is partially

the brakes when descending a

depleted each time the brake pedal

long or steep hill by shifting to a

is applied. Do not pump the brake

lower gear. Continuous brake

pedal when the power assist has

application will cause the

been interrupted.

brakes to overheat and could

result in a temporary loss of

Pump the brake pedal only when

braking performance.

necessary to maintain steering con-

trol on slippery surfaces.

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

Do not ignore high pitched wear

make an emergency stop with the

a high-pitched warning sound from

sounds from your brakes. If you

parking brake. The stopping dis-

your front brakes or rear brakes (if

ignore this audible warning, you

tance, however, will be much greater

equipped). You may hear this sound

will eventually lose braking per-

than normal.

come and go or it may occur when-

formance, which could lead to a

ever you depress the brake pedal.

serious accident.

Please remember that some driving

WARNING - Parking brake

conditions or climates may cause a

Avoid applying the parking

brake squeal when you first apply (or

brake to stop the vehicle while it

lightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-

is moving, except in an emer-

mal and does not indicate a problem

gency situation. Applying the

with your brakes.

parking brake while the vehicle

Always replace the front or rear

is moving at normal speeds can

brake pads as pairs.

cause a sudden loss of control

of the vehicle. If you must use

the parking brake to stop the

CAUTION - Replace brake

vehicle, use great caution in

pads

applying the brake.

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.

Driving your vehicle

Rear drum brakes (if equipped)

Parking brake

CAUTION - Parking brake

Your rear drum brakes do not have

Applying the parking brake

wear indicators. Therefore, have the

Driving with the parking brake

rear brake linings inspected if you

applied will cause excessive

hear a rear brake rubbing noise. Also

brake pad (or lining) and brake

have your rear brakes inspected

rotor wear.

each time you change or rotate your

tires and when you have the front

brakes replaced.

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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 P (Park) position for

Intelligent Variable Transmission

vehicles.

Driving your vehicle

Releasing the parking brake

•

If your vehicle is equipped with an

WARNING - Parking brake

intelligent variable transmission,

use

don't let your vehicle creep for-

ward. To avoid cleeping forward,

•

Never allow a passenger to

keep your foot firmly on the brake

touch the parking brake. If the

pedal when the vehicle is stopped.

parking brake is released

unintentionally, serious injury

•

Be cautious when parking on a hill.

may occur.

Firmly engage the parking brake

and place the shift lever in P

•

All vehicles should always

(Intelligent Variable Transmission).

have the parking brake fully

If your vehicle is facing downhill,

engaged when parking to

turn the front wheels into the curb

avoid inadvertent movement

to help keep the vehicle from

of the vehicle which can injure

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rolling. If your vehicle is facing

occupants or pedestrians.

To release the parking brake, first

uphill, turn the front wheels away

apply the foot brake and pull up the

from the curb to help keep the vehi-

parking brake lever slightly.

cle from rolling. If there is no curb

Secondly, press the release button

or if it is required by other condi-

(1) and lower the parking brake lever

tions to keep the vehicle from

(2) while holding the button.

rolling, chock the wheels.

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Driving your vehicle

•

Under some conditions, your park-

If at all possible, stop driving the

ing brake can freeze in the

vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-

engaged position. This is most like-

sible, use extreme caution while

ly to happen when there is an

operating the vehicle and only con-

accumulation of snow or ice aroud

tinue to drive the vehicle until you

or near the rear brakes or if the

can reach a safe location or repair

brakes are wet. If there is a risk

shop.

that the parking brake may freeze,

apply it only temporarily while you

put the shift lever in P (Intelligent

Variable Transmission) and chock

the rear wheels so the vehicle can-

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not roll. Then release the parking

Check the brake warning light by

brake.

turning the ignition switch or

•

Do not hold the vehicle on an

ENGINE START/STOP button ON

incline with the accelerator pedal.

(do not start the engine). This light

This can cause the transmission to

will illuminate when the parking

overheat. Always use the brake

brake is applied with the ignition

pedal or parking brake.

switch or ENGINE START/STOP but-

ton 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)

The ABS continuously senses the

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speed of the wheels. If the wheels

ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-

A click sound may be heard in the

are going to lock, the ABS system

dents due to improper or dangerous

engine compartment when the vehi-

repeatedly modulates the hydraulic

driving maneuvers. Even though

cle begins to move after the engine is

brake pressure to the wheels.

ABS (or ESC) helps improve vehicle

started. These conditions are normal

control during emergency braking,

When you apply your brakes under

and indicate that the anti-lock brake

always maintain a safe distance

conditions which may lock the

system is functioning properly.

between you and objects ahead.

wheels, you may hear a

“tik-tik’’

Vehicle speeds should always be

sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-

•

Even with the anti-lock brake sys-

reduced during extreme road condi-

responding sensation in the brake

tem, your vehicle still requires suf-

tions.

pedal. This is normal and means

ficient stopping distance. Always

your ABS is active.

maintain a safe distance from the

The vehicle should be driven at

In order to obtain the maximum ben-

vehicle in front of you.

reduced speeds in the following cir-

cumstances:

efit from your ABS in an emergency

•

Always slow down when cornering.

situation, do not attempt to modulate

The anti-lock brake system cannot

• When driving on rough, gravel or

your brake pressure and do not try to

prevent accidents resulting from

snow-covered roads

pump your brakes. Press your brake

excessive speeds.

• When driving with tire chains

pedal as hard as possible or as hard

•

On loose or uneven road surfaces,

installed

as the situation allows the ABS to

operation of the anti-lock brake

• When driving on roads where the

control the force being delivered to

system may result in a longer stop-

road surface is pitted or has differ-

the brakes.

ping distance than for vehicles

ent surface heights.

equipped with a conventional

Driving in these conditions increases

brake system.

the stopping distance for your vehi-

cle.

Driving your vehicle

• When you drive on a road with

Electronic Stability Control

poor traction, such as an icy road,

(ESC)

and have operated your brakes

continuously, the ABS will be active

continuously and the ABS warning

light may illuminate. Pull your vehi-

cle over to a safe place and stop

the engine.

• Restart the engine. If the ABS

warning light goes off, then your

ABS system is normal. Otherwise,

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you may have a problem with the

ABS. Contact an authorized Kia

The ABS warning light will stay on for

dealer as soon as possible.

approximately 3 seconds after the

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ignition

switch

ENGINE

START/STOP button is ON. During

The Electronic Stability Control

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that time, the ABS will go through

(ESC) system is designed to stabi-

When you jump start your vehicle

self-diagnosis and the light will go off

lize the vehicle during cornering

because of a drained battery, the

if everything is normal. If the light

maneuvers. ESC checks where you

engine may not run as smoothly and

stays on, you may have a problem

are steering and where the vehicle is

the ABS warning light may turn on

with your ABS but your regular

actually going. ESC applies the

at the same time. This happens

brakes will work normally. Contact an

brakes on individual wheels and

because of the low battery voltage. It

authorized Kia dealer as soon as

intervenes with the engine manage-

does not mean your ABS has mal-

possible.

ment system to stabilize the vehicle.

functioned.

• Do not pump your brakes!

• Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

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

ESC ON condition

speed in turns, abrupt maneuvers and

wheels, you may hear a

“tik-tik’’

• When the ignition is turned

hydroplaning on wet surfaces can still

sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-

ON, ESC and ESC OFF

result in serious accidents. Only a

responding sensation in the brake

indicator lights illuminate

safe and attentive driver can prevent

pedal. This is normal and means

for approximately

3 sec-

accidents by avoiding maneuvers that

your ESC is active.

onds, then ESC is turned

cause the vehicle to lose traction.

on.

Even with ESC installed, always fol-

WARNING

• Press the ESC OFF but-

low all the normal precautions for driv-

ing - including driving at safe speeds

For maximum protection, always

ton for at least half a sec-

for the conditions.

wear your seat belt. No system,

ond after turning the igni-

no matter how advanced, can

tion ON to turn ESC off.

The Electronic Stability Control

compensate for all driver error

(ESC OFF indicator will

(ESC) system is an electronic sys-

and/or driving conditions.

illuminate). To turn the

tem designed to help the driver main-

Always drive responsibly.

ESC on, press the ESC

tain vehicle control under adverse

OFF button

(ESC OFF

conditions. It is not a substitute for

indicator light will go off).

safe driving practices. Factors includ-

ing speed, road conditions and driv-

• When starting the engine,

er steering input can all affect

you may hear a slight tick-

whether ESC will be effective in pre-

ing sound. This is the ESC

venting a loss of control. It is still your

performing an automatic

responsibility to drive and corner at

system self-check and

reasonable speeds and to leave a

does not indicate a prob-

sufficient margin of safety.

lem.

Driving your vehicle

When operating

ESC operation off

When the ESC is in opera-

ESC OFF state

tion, ESC indicator light

This car has 2 kinds of ESC

blinks.

off states.

• When the Electronic

If the engine stops when

Stability Control is operat-

ESC is off, ESC remains off.

ing properly, you can feel a

Upon restarting the engine,

slight pulsation in the vehi-

the ESC will automatically

cle. This is only the effect

turn on again.

of brake control and indi-

cates nothing unusual.

ODL3059100L

• When moving out of the

mud or slippery road,

• ESC off state 1 : “Traction

pressing the accelerator

Control disabled”

pedal may not cause the

To turn off the traction control func-

engine rpm

(revolutions

tion and only operate the brake con-

per minute) to increase.

trol function of the ESC, press the

ESC OFF button (

) for less than 3

seconds and the ESC OFF indicator

light (

) will illuminate. At this state,

only the brake function will operate.

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-

■ ESC OFF indicator light

nal tires.

WARNING - Electronic sta-

ODL3059101L

bility control

• ESC off state 2 : “Traction &

When the ignition switch or ENGINE

Drive carefully even though

Stability Control disabled”

START/STOP button is turned ON,

your vehicle has Electronic

To turn off the traction control func-

the indicator light illuminates, then

Stability Control. It can only

tion and the brake control function of

goes off if ESC system is operating

assist you in maintaining con-

the ESC, press the ESC OFF button

normally.

trol under certain circum-

(

) for more than 3 seconds. ESC

The ESC indicator light blinks when-

stances.

OFF indicator light (

) will illuminate

ever ESC is operating or illuminates

and ESC OFF warning chime will

when ESC fails to operate.

sound. In this state, the car stability

The ESC OFF indicator light comes

control function will not operate.

on when the ESC is turned off with

the button.

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