Kia Forte (2024 year). Manual in english

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Brake system

Power brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through nor

mal usage.

If 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. The stopping distance, 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 neces

sary to maintain steering control on slip

pery surfaces.

NOTICE

• When stepping on the brake pedal

under certain driving or weather con

ditions, you may hear squealing or
some other noises. This is normal and
not a brake malfunction.

• When driving on a road where deicing

chemicals are applied, you may hear
noises from the brake or tires. If traffic
conditions permit, depress the brake
pedal repeatedly to remove the deic

ing chemicals on the brake discs and
pads.

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Brakes
• Do not drive with your foot resting on

the brake pedal. This will cause high
brake temperatures, excessive brake
lining and pad wear, and increased
stopping distances.

• When descending a long or steep hill,

shift to a lower gear and avoid contin

uous application of the brakes. Con

tinuous 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 vehicle
may also pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Applying the
brakes lightly will indicate whether they
have been affected in this way.
Always test your brakes in after driv

ing through deep water. To dry the
brakes, apply them lightly while main

taining a safe forward speed until
brake performance returns to normal.

• Always confirm the position of the

brake and accelerator pedal before
driving. If you don't, you may depress
the accelerator instead of the brake
pedal. It may cause a serious accident.

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.
Stopping distance will be much longer
than normal.

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Parking brake
Applying the parking brake while the
vehicle is moving at normal speeds can
cause a sudden loss of control of the
vehicle. If you must use the parking
brake to stop the vehicle, use caution.

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Disc brakes wear indicator

Your vehicle has disc brakes.
When your brake pads are worn and
new pads are required, you will hear a
high-pitched warning sound from your
front or rear brakes. You may hear this
sound come and go or it may occur
whenever you depress the brake pedal.

CAUTION

• To avoid costly brake repairs, do not

continue to drive with worn brake
pads.

• Always replace the front or rear brake

pads as pairs.

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Brake wear
The brake wear warning sound means
your vehicle needs service. If you ignore
this audible warning, you will eventually
lose braking performance, which could
lead to a serious accident.

Rear drum brakes (if equipped)

Your rear drum brakes do not have wear
indicators. Therefore, have the rear
brake linings inspected if you hear a rear
brake rubbing noise. Have your rear
brakes inspected each time you change
or rotate your tires and when you have
the front brakes replaced.

Parking brake (Hand-type) (if
equipped)

Applying the parking brake

To engage the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and then pull up the park

ing brake lever as far as possible.

When parking on an incline, the shift
lever should be in a low gear (manual
transmission) vehicles.

CAUTION

• Driving with the parking brake applied

will cause excessive brake pad and
brake rotor wear.

• Do not operate the parking brake while

the vehicle is moving except in an
emergency situation. It could dam

age

the vehicle system and endanger
driving safety.

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Releasing the parking brake

To release the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and pull up the parking
brake lever slightly. Secondly depress
the release button (1) and lower the
parking brake lever (2) while holding the
button.

If the parking brake does not release or
does not release all the way, have the
system checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
• Be cautious when parking on a hill.

Firmly engage the parking brake and
place the shift lever in first or reverse
gear (manual transmission). If your
vehicle is facing downhill, turn the front
wheels toward the curb to help keep
the vehicle from rolling. If your vehicle
is facing uphill, turn the front wheels
away from the curb. If there is no curb
or other conditions require keeping the
vehicle from rolling, block the wheels.

• Under some conditions your parking

brake can freeze in the engaged posi

tion. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of snow
or ice around or near the rear brakes or
if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk
that the parking brake may freeze,
apply it temporarily while

• Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar

with the vehicle to touch the parking
brake. If the parking brake is released
unintentionally, serious injury may
occur.

• All vehicles should always have the

parking brake fully engaged when
parking to avoid inadvertent move

ment of the vehicle which can injure
occupants or pedestrians.

you put the shift lever in first or reverse
gear (manual transmission) and block
the rear wheels so the vehi

cle cannot

roll. Then release the park

ing brake.

• Do not hold the vehicle on the

upgrade with the accelerator pedal.
This can cause the transmission to
overheat. Always use the brake pedal
or parking brake.

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Check the brake warning light by turn

ing the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button ON (do not start
the engine). This light will be illuminated
when the parking brake is applied with
the ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button in the START or ON posi

tion.

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. Imme

diate attention is necessary.

If possible, immediately stop driving. If
not possible, use extreme caution and

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only continue to drive the vehicle until
you can reach a safe location. Contact
an authorized Kia dealer.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (if
equipped)

Applying the EPB

To apply the EPB manually:

1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Depress the brake pedal and pull up

the EPB switch. Make sure the warn

ing light illuminates.

EPB may be automatically
applied when:

• Demanded by other systems.
• If the driver applies the EPB while the

engine is ON and turns the engine off,
the EPB may be applied automati

cally.

• If the driver turns the engine off by

mistake while Auto Hold (if equipped)
is operating, EPB will be automatically
applied. If the driver turns the engine
off and pushes the EPB switch for 1
second, the EPB does not apply.

Emergency braking

• If there is a problem with the brake

pedal while driving, emergency brak

ing is possible by pulling up and hold

ing the EPB switch. Braking is possible
only while you are holding the EPB
switch. If you let go of the EPB switch,
braking force is lost. If you hold the
EPB switch and the vehicle stop, the
EPB is applied automatically.

• During emergency braking by the

EPB, the parking brake warning light
will illuminate, and the warning
sounds will occur to indicate that the
system is operating.

• The braking distance may be longer

than under normal braking conditions.

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Do not operate the parking brake while
the vehicle is moving except in an emer

gency. It could damage the vehicle sys

tem and impair driving safety.

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CAUTION

If you continuously notice a noise or
burning smell when the EPB is used for
emergency braking, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Releasing the parking brake

To release EPB manually:

Press the EPB switch as follows:
• Have the ignition switch or ENGINE

START/STOP button in the ON
posi

tion.

• Depress the brake pedal.
• Make sure the brake warning light

goes off.

To release EPB automatically :

1. Close the driver's door, engine hood

and trunk.

2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.

3. Start the engine.
4. If the shift lever is in P (Park), depress

the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Rear) or D (Drive), the
EPB is released automatically. Make
sure the brake warning light goes off.

5. If the shift lever is in N (Neutral),

depress the brake pedal and shift out

of N (Neutral) to R (Rear) or D (Drive),
the EPB is released Make sure the
brake warning light goes off.
• If you try to drive by depressing the

accelerator pedal with the EPB
applied, but it doesn't release auto

matically, a warning will sound
once, and a message will appear.

• If the driver's seat belt is not fas

tened,

driver’s door is opened, the

engine hood is opened in D (Drive)
or the trunk is opened in R
(Reverse), a warning will sound
once and a message will appear.

• If there is a problem, a warning may

sound once and a message may
appear. If this occurs, depress the
brake pedal and release EPB by
pressing the EPB switch.

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• Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar

with the vehicle to touch the parking
brake. If the parking brake is released
unintentionally, serious injury may
occur.

• Do not place any object around the

EPB switch. If could inadvertently
release the EPB
switch.

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CAUTION

• To prevent unintentional movement

when stopped and leaving the vehicle,
do not use the shift lever in place of
the parking brake. Set the parking
brake and make sure the shift lever is
securely positioned in P (Park). Use a
wheel chock if necessary.

• In winter or cold conditions, the EPB

may freeze. Park the vehicle with the
shift lever in P on an even and safe
place without applying the EPB. Use
wheel chocks.

• Do not drive your vehicle with the EPB

applied. It may cause excessive wear
of the brake pads and brake rotors.

• A click sound may be heard while

operating or releasing the EPB, but
these conditions are normal and indi

cate that the EPB is functioning prop

erly.

• When leaving your keys with a park

ing lot attendant or valet, make sure to
inform him/her how to operate the
EPB.

• When the battery is drained, the EPB

does not apply or release. Jump start
your vehicle.

Malfunction of EPB

If the EPB malfunction indicator remains
on, it indicates that the EPB may have
malfunctioned. If this occurs, have the
system checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.

The EPB malfunction indicator may illu

minate when the ESC indicator illumi

nates to indicate that the ESC is not
working properly. It does not indicate a
malfunction of the EPB.

CAUTION

• The EPB warning light may illuminate

if the EPB switch operates abnormally.
Shut the engine off and turn it on
again after a few minutes. The warn

ing light will go off and the EPB switch
will operate normally. However, if the
EPB warning light is still on, have the
system checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.

• If the parking brake warning light does

not illuminate or blinks even though the
EPB switch was pulled up, the EPB is
not applied. If the parking brake
warning light blinks when the EPB
warning light is on, press the switch,
then pull it up. Once more press it
back to its original position and pull it
back up. If the EPB warning

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does not go off, have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

AUTO HOLD (if equipped)

The Auto Hold is designed to maintain
the vehicle in a standstill even though
the brake pedal is not depressed after
the driver brings the vehicle to a com

plete stop.

Applying Auto Hold function

1. Depress the brake pedal and start the

vehicle.

2. Press the Auto Hold button. The white

AUTO HOLD indicator will come on
indicating the system is in standby.

Before the Auto Hold will engage, the
driver's door, trunk, and hood must be
closed.

When coming to a complete stop by
depressing the brake pedal, the AUTO
HOLD indicator changes from white to
green indicating the AUTO HOLD is
engaged. The vehicle will remain at a
standstill even if you release the brake
pedal.

If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be
released.

If you depress the accelerator pedal with
the gear in D (Drive), R (Reverse) or
manual mode, the Auto Hold will be
released automatically and the vehicle
will start to move. The indicator changes
from green to white indicating the Auto
Hold is in standby and the EPB is
released.

When driving from Auto Hold by
depressing the accelerator pedal, always
check the surrounding area near your
vehicle.

Slowly depress the accelerator pedal for
a smooth start.

Canceling Auto Hold function

• To cancel the Auto Hold operation,

press the Auto Hold switch. The AUTO
HOLD indicator will go out.

• To cancel the Auto Hold operation

when the vehicle is at a standstill,

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depress the Auto Hold switch while
pressing the brake pedal.

NOTICE

• The following are conditions when the

Auto Hold will not engage (Auto Hold
light will not turn green and the Auto
Hold system remains in standby):

- The driver's door is opened.

- The engine hood is opened.

- The trunk is opened.

- The gear is in P (Park)

- The EPB is applied.

• For your safety, the Auto Hold auto

matically switches to EPB under any
of the following conditions (Auto Hold
light remains white and the EPB auto

matically applies):

- The driver's door is opened.

- The engine hood is opened.

- The trunk is opened.
- The vehicle is in a standstill for

more than 10 minutes.

- The vehicle is on a steep slope.
- The vehicle moved for a few sec

onds.

In these cases, the brake warning
light illuminates, the AUTO HOLD
indicator changes from green to
white, a warning sounds and a
message will appear to inform you
that EPB has been automatically
engaged. Before driving again,
depress the brake pedal, check the
surrounding area near your vehicle
and release parking brake manu

ally with the EPB switch.

• If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights up

yellow, the Auto Hold is not working
properly. Take your vehicle to an

authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.

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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not
activate Auto Hold while driving down

hill, backing up or parking your vehicle.

If there is a malfunction with the driver's
door, trunk, or hood open detection sys

tem, the Auto Hold may not work prop

erly.

Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer and have the system checked.

NOTICE

A click or electric brake motor whine
sound may be heard while operating or
releasing the EPB. These conditions are
normal and indicate that the EPB is func

tioning properly.

Warning messages

The Auto Hold function will display a
warning message with sound under cer

tain conditions.

When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold,
a warning will sound, and a message will
appear.

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When the conversion from Auto Hold to
EPB is not working properly a warning
will sound and a message will appear.

NOTICE

When this message is displayed, the
Auto Hold and EPB may not operate. For
your safety, depress the brake pedal.

If you do not depress the brake pedal
when you release the Auto Hold by
pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a
warning will sound, and a message will
appear.

When you press the [AUTO HOLD]
switch, if the driver's door, trunk, and
hood is not closed, a warning will sound
and a message will appear on the LCD
display.

Press the [AUTO HOLD] button after
closing the

driver’s door, hood and

trunk.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

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ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents
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 braking distance for cars equipped
with The braking distance for cars
equipped with ABS (or ESC) may be
lon

ger than for those without it in the fol

lowing road conditions.

During these conditions the vehicle
should be driven at reduced speeds:
• Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.

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With tire chains installed.

• On roads where the road surface is

pitted or has different surface heights.

The safety features of an ABS (or ESC)
equipped vehicle should not be tested by
high-speed driving or cornering. This
could endanger the safety of yourself or
others.

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The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to
lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu

lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the
wheels.

When you apply your brakes under con

ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a

“tik-tik’’ sound from the

brakes or feel a corresponding sensation
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your ABS is active.

In order to obtain the maximum benefit
from your ABS in an emergency, do not
attempt to modulate your brake pres

sure and do not pump your brakes.
Depress your brake pedal as hard as
hard as the situation warrants and allow
the ABS to control the force being deliv

ered to the brakes.

NOTICE

A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the engine is
started. This condition is are normal and
indicates that the anti-lock brake system
is functioning properly.

• Even with ABS, your vehicle still

requires sufficient stopping distance.
Always maintain a safe distance from
a vehicle ahead.

• Always slow down when cornering.

The ABS cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speeds.

• On loose or uneven road surfaces,

operation of the ABS may result in a
longer stopping distance than for
vehicles equipped with a conventional
brake system.

CAUTION

• If the ABS warning light is on and

stays on, there may be a problem with
the ABS. Your regular brakes will still
work normally.

• The ABS warning light will stay on for

approximately 3 seconds after the
ignition switch or ENGINE START/
STOP button is ON. The ABS will go
through self-diagnosis and the light
will go off if everything is normal. If the
light stays on, there may be a problem
with the ABS. Contact an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as pos

sible.

CAUTION

• When you drive on a road having poor

traction, such as an icy road, and
operate your brakes continuously, the
ABS will be continuously active and
the ABS warning light may illuminate.
Pull your car over to a safe place and
stop the engine.

• Restart the engine. If the ABS warning

light is off, your ABS system is normal.
Otherwise, there may be 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 low bat

tery voltage. It does not mean your ABS
is malfunctioning.
• Do not pump your brakes!
• Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The ESC system is designed to stabilize
the vehicle during cornering maneu

vers. ESC checks where you are
steering and where the vehicle is going.

ESC applies the brakes at individual
wheels and intervenes in the engine
management system to stabilize the
vehicle.

A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the engine is
started. This is normal and means the
ESC is functioning properly.

ESC operation

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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 acci

dents by avoiding maneuvers that cause
the vehicle to lose traction. Even with
ESC installed, always follow all the nor

mal precautions for driving - including
driving at safe speeds for the conditions.

The ESC is an electronic system
designed to help the driver maintain
vehicle control under adverse condi

tions. It is not a substitute for safe driv

ing practices. Factors including speed,
road conditions and driver steering input
can all affect whether ESC will be effec

tive in preventing a loss of control. It is
still your responsibility to drive and cor

ner at reasonable speeds and to leave a
sufficient margin of safety.

When you apply your brakes under con

ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a

“tik-tik’’ sound from the

brakes or feel a corresponding sensation
in the brake pedal. This is normal and
means your ESC is active.

NOTICE

ESC ON condition

• When the ignition switch or ENGINE

START/STOP button is turned ON,
ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights
illu

minate for approximately 3

seconds, then ESC is turned on.

• Press the ESC OFF button after turn

ing the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button ON to turn ESC
off. (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate).
To turn the ESC on, press the ESC
OFF button (ESC OFF indicator light
will go off).

• When starting the engine, you may

hear a slight ticking sound. This is the
ESC performing an automatic system
self-check and does not indicate a
problem.

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When operating

When the ESC is in operation, the
ESC indicator light blinks.

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When the ESC is operating prop

erly, you can feel a slight pulsation in
the vehicle. This is normal.

• When moving out of mud or driving on

a slippery road, the engine rpm may
not increase even if you depress the
accelerator pedal fully. This is to
maintain the stability and traction of
the vehicle and does not indicate a
problem.

ESC OFF condition

To cancel ESC operation
:

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State

Press the ESC OFF button quickly
(ESC OFF indicator light and
message illuminates). The traction
control func

tion part of ESC will not

operate but the brake control function
will oper

ates.

• State 2

Press the ESC OFF button for
more than 3 seconds. ESC OFF
indicator light and message
illuminates and ESC OFF warning
chime will sound. The will not
operate.

If the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button is placed to the
LOCK/OFF position when ESC is off,
ESC remains off. Upon restarting the
engine, the ESC will automatically turn
on again.

Indicator light

ESC indicator light

ESC OFF indicator
light

When the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button is turned ON, the
indicator light illuminates, then goes off if
the ESC system is operating normally.

The ESC indicator light blinks whenever
ESC is operating or illuminates when
ESC fails to operate.

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Never press the ESC OFF button
while ESC is operating.

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The ESC OFF indicator light comes on
when the ESC is turned off with the but

ton.

CAUTION

Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes
may cause the ESC to malfunction. Make
sure they are the same type, size, brand,
construction and tread pattern as the
originally installed tires and wheels.

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ESC is only a driving aid. Use precau

tions for safe driving by slowing down
on curved, snowy, or icy roads. Drive
slowly and

don’t attempt to accelerate

whenever the ESC indicator light is blink

ing, or when the road surface is slippery.

ESC OFF
usage

When driving

• ESC should be turned on for daily

driving.

• 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 active (ESC indicator light
blinks). If ESC is turned off while ESC is
active,
you may slip lose control.

NOTICE

• When testing the vehicle on a dyna

mometer, ensure that the ESC is
turned off (ESC OFF light illuminated).

• Turning the ESC off does not affect

ABS or brake system operation.

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If the ESC is turned off while ESC is oper

ating, the vehicle may go out of control.

To turn ESC off while driving, press the
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
road surface.

Hill-start assist control (HAC)

HAC is a convenience feature. It is
intended is to prevent the vehicle from
rolling backwards while driving uphill on
an inclined surface. HAC holds the brak

ing pressure for 2 seconds after releas

ing the brake pedal.

During the pressure-hold period, the
driver has enough time to depress the
accelerator pedal to drive.

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The HAC is activated only for 2 seconds.
Use caution to prevent the vehicle from
rolling backward and causing an acci

dent with objects or people behind.

NOTICE

• The HAC will not operate when the

transmission shift lever is in the P
(Park) or N (Neutral) position.

• The HAC activates even when the

ESC is off, but it does not activate
when the ESC has malfunctioned.

Vehicle stability management
(VSM)

This system provides further enhance

ments to vehicle stability and steering
responses when a vehicle is driven on a
slippery road or the vehicle detects
changes in coefficient of friction
between right and left wheels when
braking.

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VSM operation

When the VSM is in operation, ESC
indi

cator light (

) blinks.

When the VSM is operating properly,
you may feel a slight pulsation in the
vehicle. This is normal.

The VSM does not operate when:

• Driving on a banked road such as gra

dient or incline

• Driving in reverse
• ESC OFF indicator light ( )

remains on in the instrument cluster.

• The Motor Driven Power Steering

(MDPS) indicator light remains on in
the instrument cluster.

VSM operation off

If you press the ESC OFF button to turn
off the ESC, the VSM will also cancel
and the ESC OFF indicator light (

)

illumi

nates.

To turn on the VSM, press the button
again. The ESC OFF indicator light
will go off.

Malfunction indicator

The VSM may deactivate even if you
don’t cancel the VSM operation by
pressing the ESC OFF button. If the
ESC indicator light (

) or

MDPS warning light remains on, it
indicates that a mal

function has been

detected somewhere in the MDPS or
VSM system. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.

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• The VSM is not a substitute for safe

driving practices but a supplementary
function only. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always check the speed

and the distance to a vehicle ahead.
Always hold the steering wheel firmly
while driving.

• Your vehicle is designed to activate

according to the

driver’s intention,

even with installed VSM. Always fol

low all normal precautions for driving at
safe speeds for the conditions

–

including driving in inclement weather
and on a slippery road.

• Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes

may cause the VSM system to mal

function. Make sure they are the same
type, size, brand, construction and
tread pattern as the originally installed
tires and wheels.

Good braking practices

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• Whenever exiting the vehicle or park

ing, always set the parking brake and
place the shift lever in P (Park). Vehi

cles not fully engaged in park with the
parking brake set are at risk for mov

ing inadvertently and injuring you or
others.

• Vehicles should always have the park

ing brake fully engaged when parking
to avoid inadvertent movement of the
car which can injure occupants or
pedestrians.

• After parking the vehicle, disengage

the parking brake. Ensure that the
parking brake indicator light is off
before driving away.

• Driving through water may wet the

brakes. They can also get wet when
the car is washed. Wet brakes can be
dangerous! Your car will not stop as
quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet
brakes may cause the car to pull to
one side.

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• To dry the brakes, apply the brakes

lightly until braking action returns to
normal, taking care to always keep
the car under control. If braking action
does not return to normal, stop as soon
as it is safe to do so and call an
authorized Kia dealer for assistance.

• Don't coast down hills with the car out

of gear. This is extremely hazardous.
Always keep the car in gear, use the
brakes to slow down, and shift to a
lower gear so that engine braking will
help you maintain a safe speed.

• Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting

your foot on the brake pedal while
driving can be dangerous because it
can result in the brakes overheating
and losing their effectiveness. It also
increases the wear of the brake com

ponents.

• If a tire goes flat while you are driving,

apply the brakes gently and keep the
car 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.

• Be cautious when parking on a hill.

Firmly engage the parking brake and
place the shift lever in P (Park). If your
car is facing downhill, turn the front
wheels toward the curb to help keep
the car from rolling. If your car is fac

ing uphill, turn the front wheels away
from the curb to help keep the car from
rolling. If there is no curb or if other
conditions are required to keep the car
from rolling, block the wheels.

• Under some conditions your parking

brake can freeze in the engaged posi

tion. This is most likely 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 (Park) and block
the rear wheels so the car cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.

• Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade

with the accelerator pedal. This can
cause the transmission to overheat.
Always use the brake pedal or parking
brake.

Driving your vehicle

Drive mode integrated control system

Drive mode integrated control
system (if equipped)

Drive mode

The drive mode may be selected accord

ing to the driver's preference or road
condition.

NOTICE

If there is a problem with the instrument
cluster, the drive mode will be in NOR

MAL mode and may not change to
SPORT mode.

The mode changes when you press the
DRIVE MODE button.

*: if equipped
When NORMAL mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the instrument cluster.

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NORMAL mode:

NORMAL mode provides smooth driv

ing and comfortable riding.

• SPORT mode:

SPORT mode provides sporty but firm
riding.

• SMART mode:

SMART mode automatically adjusts
the driving mode in accordance with
the driver's driving habits.

The drive mode will change to NORMAL
mode when the engine is restarted.

SPORT mode

SPORT mode manages
the driving dynamics by
auto

matically adjusting the steering effort,
and, engine and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver performance.
• When SPORT mode is selected by

using the DRIVE MODE button,
the SPORT indicator will illuminate.

• Whenever the engine is restarted, the

Drive Mode will revert to NORMAL
mode. If SPORT mode is desired, re-
select SPORT mode from the DRIVE
MODE button.

• When SPORT mode is activated:

- The engine rpm may remain raised

over a period of time even after
releasing the accelerator pedal.

- Upshifts are delayed when acceler

ating.

NOTICE

In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.

SMART mode (if equipped)

SMART mode selects
the proper driving mode

among NORMAL, and SPORT by
deter

mining the driver's driving habits

(i.e., Economic or Aggressive (Sporty))
from brake pedal depression or steering
wheel operation.
• Press the DRIVE MODE button to

select SMART mode. When SMART
mode is selected, the indicator illumi

nates on the instrument cluster.

• SMART mode automatically controls

the vehicle driving, such as gear shift

ing patterns and engine torque, in
accordance with the driver's driving
habits.

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Driving your vehicle

Drive mode integrated control system

NOTICE

• When you mildly driv ing conserva

tively in SMART mode, the driving
mode changes to NORMAL mode to
improve fuel efficiency. The actual
fuel efficiency may differ in accor

dance with the situation (i.e., upward/
downward slope, vehicle deceleration/
acceleration).

• When you drive the vehicle in SMART

mode and abruptly decelerate or
sharply turn, the driving mode
changes to SPORT mode. This may
adversely affect fuel economy.

Various driving situations which
you may encounter in SMART
mode.