brake KIA CARENS RHD 2017 User Guide

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Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds
- It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
When the parking brake is applied.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminateswith the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
reservoir is low. If the brake fluid level in the reservoir
is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required (For
more details, refer to “Brake Fluid”
in chapter 8). Then check all brake
components for fluid leaks. If any
leak on the brake system is still
found, the warning light remains
on, or the brakes do not operate
properly, do not drive the vehicle.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle towed to an
authorised Kia dealer and inspect-ed. Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail. With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure are
required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail whilst you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational without
the assistance of the anti-lock
brake system).
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised Kia dealer.
Electronic
Brake force Distribution(EBD) System Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate at
the same time whilst driving:
When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised Kia dealer.
WARNING - Parking Brake
& Brake Fluid
Warning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing light ON is dangerous. If the
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light illuminates with
the parking brake released, itindicates that the brake fluid
level is low.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected
by an authorised Kia dealer.
WARNING - Electronic
Brake force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Lights are on, the brake system
will not work normally and you
may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during
sudden braking.
In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking.
We recommend you have the
vehicle inspected by an autho-rised Kia dealer as soon as pos-
sible.

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✽✽
NOTICE- Electronic Brake
force Distribution(EBD) System
Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on,
the speedometer, odometer, or trip-
meter may not work. Also, the EPS
Warning Light may illuminate and
the steering effort may increase or
decrease.
In this case, we recommend you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorised Kia dealer as soon as
possible.Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised Kia dealer.
✽✽ NOTICE - Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB) Warning Light
The Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light may illumi-
nates when the Electronic Stability
control (ESC) Indicator Light comes
on to indicates that the ESC is not
working properly (This does not
indicate malfunction of the EPB).
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised Kia dealer.
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Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Low Tyre PressureWarning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When one or more of your tyres are significantly underinflated (The
location of the underinflated tyres
are displayed on the LCD display).
For more details, refer to “Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 7. This warning light remains on after
blinking for approximately 60 seconds
or repeats blinking and off at the
intervals of approximately 3 seconds:
When there is a malfunction with
the TPMS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised Kia dealer as soon
as possible.
For more details, refer to “Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 7.
CAUTION - Low Fuel
Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuellevel below “0 or E” can cause the engine to misfire and dam-age the catalytic converter (ifequipped).WARNING - Safe Stopping
The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tyre dam-
age caused by external factors.
If you notice any vehicle insta- bility, immediately take your
foot off the accelerator pedal,
apply the brakes gradually with
light force, and slowly move to
a safe position off the road.

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Auto stop indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator will illuminate when the engine enters the Idle Stop mode ofthe ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.
When the automatic starting occurs, the auto stop indicator on the cluster
will blink for 5 seconds.
For more details, refer to the ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system in chapter 6.
✽✽ NOTICE
When the engine automatically starts
by the ISG system, some warning
lights (ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or
Parking brake warning light) may
turn on for a few seconds.
This happens because of the low bat-
tery voltage. It does not mean the
system is malfunctioning.
Immobiliser Indicator Light (Without Smart Key) (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the vehicle detects the immobiliser in your key properly
whilst the ignition switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with the immobiliser system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised Kia dealer.
Immobiliser Indicator
Light (With Smart Key) (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates for up
to 30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle properly
whilst the Engine Start/Stop Button
is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start theengine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
- At this time, you can not start theengine.

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This system will activate whenbacking up with the ignition switch ON.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed
over 5 km/h (3 mph), the system
may not be activated correctly.
The sensing distance whilst the rear parking assist system is in
operation is approximately 120 cm(47 in.).
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.
Types of warning sound
When an object is 120 cm to 61 cm(47 in. to 23.6 in.) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps intermittently
When an object is 60 cm to 31 cm (23.6 in. to 12.2 in.) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps more fre-quently
When an object is within 30 cm (11.8 in.) of the rear bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously.
Type of the warning indicator
(if equipped)
* 1
: It indicates the range of sensed
object by each sensor. (Left,
Centre, Right)
❈ In case the object is between or
close to the sensors, the indicator
could be different. Non-operational conditions of rear parking assist system The rear parking assist system
may not operate properly when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It
will operate normally when the moisture has been cleared.)
2. The sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Driving on uneven road surfaces (unpaved roads, gravel, bumps,
gradient).
4. Objects generating excessive noise (vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes)
are within range of the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are within range of the
sensor.
7. Trailer towing.
Distance from objectWarning indicator
Type AType B
61cm ~ 120 cm
(24 in. ~ 47 in.)
31cm ~ 60 cm
(12.2 in. ~ 23.6 in.)
Less than 30 cm (11.8 in.)
* 1
* 1
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Non-operational conditions of parking assist system
Parking assist system may notoperate normally when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally when mois-
ture melts.)
2. Sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Sensor is stained with foreign mat- ter such as snow or water.
(Sensing range will return to nor-
mal when removed.)
4.The parking assist button is off.
There is a possibility of parking assist system malfunction when:
1. Driving on uneven road surfaces such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
2. Objects generating excessive noise such as vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes
can interfere with the sensor.
3. Heavy rain or water spray.
4. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones present near the sensor.
5. Sensor is covered with snow.
Detecting range may decrease when:
1. Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.
2. Undetectable objects smaller than 1 m and narrower than 14 cm in
diameter.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
2. Objects, which tend to absorb sen- sor frequency such as clothes,
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Operating condition
The system will help park the vehicle
in the middle or back of a parked
vehicle. Use the system when all the
below conditions are met.
When the parking space is astraight line
When parallel parking is required
When there is a parked vehicle
When there is enough space to move the vehicle Non-operating condition
Never use the Smart Parking Assist
System in the below conditions.
Curved parking space
Inclined roads
A vehicle loaded with longer or
wider cargo compared to the vehicle
Diagonal parking space
Parking space with trash, grass or barriers
Heavy snow or rain
A pole close to the parking line
Bumpy roads
A vehicle equipped with a snow chain or spare tyre
Tyre pressure lower or higher than the standard tyre pressure
A trailer connected to the vehicle
Slippery or uneven road
Big vehicles such as buses or trucks parked
Sensor covered with foreign mat- ter, such as snow or water
Moisture frozen on the sensor
A motorcycle or bicycle parked A trash can or obstacle near
Heavy wind
Wheel changed to an unauthorised
size
A problem with the wheel alignment
Next to a garden or bush
A accessory installed on the detec- tive area the of sensors (such as
number plate holder)
Vehicle leaned severely to one side
Strong sunlight or very cold weather
Ultrasonic interference other vehi- cle's. Such as horn sounds of other
vehicles, motorcycle's engine noise,
air brake noise of heavy vehicles
and with the other vehicle's parking
assist system working.
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- parallel mode■ Left side
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WARNING
Do not use the Smart Parking
Assist System in the following
conditions for unexpected
results may occur and cause aserious accident.
1. Parking on inclines
The driver must apply the accel- erator and brake pedal when
parking on inclines. If the driver
is unfamiliar with applying the
accelerator and brake pedal, a
vehicle accident may occur. (Continued)
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2. Parking in snow
Snow may interfere with sensor
operation or the system may
cancel if the road is slippery
whilst parking. Also, if the driv-
er is unfamiliar with applyingthe accelerator and brake pedal,
a car accident may occur.(Continued)(Continued)
3. Parking in narrow space
The system may not search for parking spaces if the space is
too narrow. Even if it operates
always be careful.(Continued)
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4. Parking diagonal The system is a supplemental
for parallel parking. Diagonal
line parking is not available.
Even if the vehicle is able to
enter the space, do not operate
the Smart Parking Assist
System. The system will attemptparallel parking.(Continued)(Continued)
5. Parking in uneven road
Parking in uneven roads, the
driver needs to properly apply
the pedal (clutch, accelerator or
brake). If not, the system may
cancel when the vehicle slips or
an accident may occur.(Continued)(Continued)
6. Parking behind a truck
An accident may occur when
parking behind a vehicle higher
than yours. For example, bus,
truck, etc.(Continued)
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