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VSM operation
When the VSM is in operation, ESC
indicator light ( ) blinks.
When the vehicle stability manage-
ment is operating properly, you can
feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle.
This is only the effect of brake control
and indicates nothing unusual.
The VSM does not operate when:
Driving on bank road such as gra-
dient or incline
Driving rearward
ESC OFF indicator light ( ) remains on the instrument cluster
EPS indicator light remains on the instrument cluster
VSM operation off
If you press the ESC OFF button to
turn off the ESC, the VSM will also
cancel and the ESC OFF indicator
light ( ) illuminates.
To turn on the VSM, press the button
again. The ESC OFF indicator light
goes out.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if
you don’t cancel the VSM operation
by pressing the ESC OFF button. It
indicates that a malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the
Electric Power Steering system or
VSM system. If the ESC indicator
light ( ) or ESC warning light
remains on, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia Premium dealer and
have the system checked.
The VSM is designed to functionabove approximately 9 mph (15
km/h) on curves. The VSM is designed to function
above approximately 18 mph (30
km/h) when a vehicle is braking on
a split-mu road. The split-mu road
is made of surfaces which have dif-
ferent friction forces.
The Vehicle Stability Management system is not a substitute for safe
driving practices but a supplemen-
tary function only. It is the respon-
sibility of the driver to always check
the speed and the distance to the
vehicle ahead. Always hold the
steering wheel firmly while driving.
Your vehicle is designed to activate according to the driver’s intention,
even with installed VSM. Always
follow all the normal precautions
for driving at safe speeds for the
conditions – including driving in
inclement weather and on a slip-
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Good braking practices
Check to be sure the parking brakeis not engaged and that the park-
ing brake indicator light is out
before driving away.
Driving through water may get the brakes wet. They can also get wet
when the vehicle is washed. Wet
brakes can be dangerous! Your
vehicle will not stop as quickly if the
brakes are wet. Wet brakes may
cause the vehicle to pull to one
side.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action
returns to normal, taking care to
keep the vehicle under control at
all times. If the braking action does
not return to normal, stop as soon
as it is safe to do so and call an
authorized Kia Premium dealer for
assistance. Don't coast down hills with the
vehicle out of gear. This is extreme-
ly hazardous. Keep the vehicle in
gear at all times, use the brakes to
slow down, then shift to a lower
gear so that engine braking will
help you maintain a safe speed.
Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting your foot on the brake
pedal while driving can be danger-
ous because the brakes might
overheat and lose their effective-
ness. It also increases the wear of
the brake components.
If a tire goes flat while you are driv- ing, apply the brakes gently and
keep the vehicle pointed straight
ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
and stop in a safe place.WARNING - Tire/Wheelsize
When replacing tires and
wheels, make sure they are the
same size as the original tires
and wheels installed. Driving
with varying tire or wheel sizes
may diminish any supplemental
safety benefits of the VSM sys-
tem.

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The cruise control system allows you
to program the vehicle to maintain a
constant speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function
above approximately 40 km/h (25
mph).
If the cruise control is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster illuminated) the cruise
control can be switched on acciden-
tally. Keep the cruise control system
off (CRUISE indicator light OFF)
when the cruise control is not in use,
to avoid inadvertently setting a
speed.
Use the cruise control system only
when traveling on open highways in
good weather.
Do not use the cruise control when
driving in heavy or varying traffic, or
on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-cov-
ered) or winding roads or over 6%
up-hill or down-hill roads.✽ ✽NOTICE
• During normal cruise control
operation, when the SET switch is
activated or reactivated after
applying the brakes, the cruise
control will energize after approx-
imately 3 seconds. This delay is
normal.
• To activate cruise control, depress the brake pedal at least once after
turning the ignition switch to the
ON position or starting the engine.
This is to check if the brake switch
which is important part to cancel
cruise control is in normal condi-
tion.
To set cruise control speed:
1. Press the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel to turn the system
on. The CRUISE indicator light in
the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 40 km/h
(25 mph).
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
WARNING- Misuse of
Cruise Control
Do not use cruise control if the
traffic situation does not allow
you to drive safely at a constant
speed and with sufficient dis-
tance to the vehicle in front.
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➀CRUISE indicator
➁ SET indicator
➂ Set speed
\b Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
The advanced smart cruise control
system (ASCC) allows you to pro-
gram the vehicle to maintain a set
speed so long as it is not limited by
traffic. When traffic is encountered
the vehicle will be slowed to maintain
a set distance behind traffic without
depressing the accelerator or brake
pedal.
ADVANCED SMART CRUISE CONTROL (ASCC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING- ASCC
Inadvertent Activation
If the advanced smart cruise
control is left on (CRUISE indi-
cator light in the instrument
cluster illuminated), it can be
activated inadvertently. Keep
the ASCC off (CRUISE indicator
light OFF) when the ASCC is not
in use to avoid setting a speed
which the driver is not aware of.WARNING- ASCC Limitations
The ASCC is a supplemental
system and is not a substitute
for safe driving practices. It is
the responsibility of the driver
to always check the speed and
distance to the vehicle ahead.
Do not use the ASCC when
conditions may prevent the
vehicle from maintaining pre-
dictable movement for the driv-
er. For example, driving in diffi-
cult or erratic traffic condi-
tions, or on slippery rainy, icy
or snow-covered roads. Also
avoid winding roads since your
ASCC may lose the ability to
track the vehicle in front of you
in such severe curves. Also
avoid severe up and down
grades [over 6%] since the
smart cruise control may not
be able to compensate for such
extreme inclines.
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Sensor to detect distance to
the vehicle ahead
The sensor detects distance to the
vehicle ahead.
If the sensor is covered with dirt or
other foreign matter, the vehicle to
vehicle distance control may not
operate correctly.
Always keep the sensor and bumper
clean.
Use only a genuine Kia sensor cover
for your vehicle.
Sensor malfunction indicator
If the sensor or cover is
dirty or obscured with
foreign matter such as
snow, the indicator will
illuminate. Clean the
sensor by using a soft
cloth.
ASCC malfunction indicator
The warning light illumi-
nates when the vehicle
to vehicle distance con-
trol system is not func-
tioning normally.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia Premium
dealer and have the
system checked.
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This system detects the lane with the
sensor at the front windshield and
warns you when your vehicle leaves
the lane. The LDWS does not make the
vehicle change lanes. It is the dri-
ver's responsibility to always check
the road conditions.
If the sensor cannot detect the lane or if the vehicle speed does not
exceed 70km/h (43mph), the
LDWS won't warn you even though
the vehicle leaves the lane.
If your vehicle has window tint or other types of coating on the front
windshield, the LDWS may not
work properly.
Prevent damage to the LDWS sen- sor from water or any liquid.
Do not remove the LDWS parts and do not damage the sensor by
a strong impact.
Do not put objects that reflect light on the dash board.
Always check the road conditions for you may not hear the warning
chime because of audio, or exter-
nal noise.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (IF EQUIPPED)
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OVG053314
WARNING - LDWS Alert
The LDWS is only intended to
provide you with information
regarding your vehicle's posi-
tion on the roadway. Upon
receiving an LDWS alert, you
must take the necessary steps
to maintain control of your vehi-
cle. The LDWS does not provide
any steering inputs into the
vehicle for you. it can be dan-
gerous to make a large sudden
steering input in response to an
alert, since that could result in
loss of control.
WARNING
The Lane Departure Warning
System is not a substitute for
proper and safe driving. Always
drive safely and use caution.
The Lane Departure Warning
System may not detect every
object in the vehicle's blindspot
or direction of travel.

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Warning indicator
If the LDWS fails, the warning indica-
tor comes on indicating the LDWS is
not working properly. Take your vehi-
cle to an authorized Kia Premium
dealer and have the system
checked.
The LDWS does not operate
when:
The driver turns on the turn signal
to change lanes.
(When the hazard warning flasher
is operated, the LDWS operates
normally.)
Driving on the lane line.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
To change lanes, operate the turn
signal switch then change the lane.
The LDWS may not warn you
even if the vehicle leaves the
lane, or may warn you even if
the vehicle does not leave the
lane when;
The lane can't be visible due to
snow, rain, stain, a puddle or many
other things.
The brightness outside changes suddenly.
The headlights are off at night or in a tunnel.
The color of the lane marking from the road is difficult to distinguish.
Driving on a steep grade or a curve.
Light reflects from the water on the road.
The lens or windshield is stained with foreign matter.
The sensor can't detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain or
heavy snow.
The surrounding of the inside rear view mirror temperature is high
due to a direct sun light.
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WARNING - LDWS
Limitations
The lane departure warning
system is a supplemental sys-
tem. Do not solely rely on the
system but always pay attention
and drive safely.

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Operating conditions
The indicator on the switch will illumi-
nate when the BSD (Blind spot
detection) system switch is pressed
with the ignition switch ON. If vehicle
speed exceeds 15 km/h (9.3 mph)
the system will activate.
The indicator on the switch will turn
off when you press the BSD (Blind
spot detection) system switch again
with the ignition switch ON.
If the ignition switch is turned OFF
and ON the system returns to the
previous state.
When the system is not used turn the
system off by turning off the switch.
When the system is turned on the
warning light will illuminate for 3 sec-
onds on the outside rearview mirror.
Warning type
The system will activate when:
1.The system is on
2.Vehicle speed is above 15 km/h(9.3 mph)
3.Other vehicles are detected in the rear side
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a yellow
warning light will illuminate inside of
the outside rearview mirror glass.
If the detected vehicle is not in
detecting range, the warning will be
turned off by driving conditions.
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The second stage alarm will activate
when:
1.The first stage alert is on
2.The turn signal is on to change a
lane. When the second stage alert is acti-
vated, a warning light will blink on the
outside rearview mirror housing and
a alarm will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to
origin position, the second stage
alert will be deactivated.
Detecting sensor
The sensors are located on inside of
the rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the system to work properly.
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Warning message
If the system does not work properly,
a warning message will appear and
the light on the switch will turn off.
The system will turn off automatical-
ly.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia Premium dealer.
Non-operating condition
Driver's Attention
The driver must be cautious in the
following situations in which the sys-
tem may not assist the driver and
may not function properly.
- Curved roads, tollgates, etc.
- The surrounding of the sensor iscovered by rain, snow, mud, etc
- The rear bumper near the sensor is covered or hidden with a foreign
matter such as a sticker, bumper
guard, bicycle stand etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged or the sensor is out of place.
- The height of the vehicle is changed or altered such as when
the trunk is loaded with heavy
objects, or has abnormal tire pres-
sure etc.
- Due to bad weather such as heavy rain or snow.
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CAUTION
The system may not work properly if the bumper hasbeen replaced or if repair workhas been done near the sen-sor.
The detection area differs according to the roads width.If the road is narrow the sys-tem may detect other vehiclesin the next lane.
To the contrary, if the road is very wide the system may notdetect other vehicles.
The system may turn off due to strong electromagneticwaves.