KIA PICANTO 2018 Owners Manual

WARNING
The AEB operates in accordance withthe risk levels, such as the distanceýrom the vehicle in ýront, the speedoý the vehicle in ýront, and the driv‐er's vehicle operation.For the system to operate, do notattempt risky drivinþ.
Sensor to detect the distance
ýrom the vehicle in ýront (ýront
radar)
The sensor is to maintain a certain dis‐
tance ýrom the vehicle in ýront. Howev‐ er, the smudþed sensor with ýoreiþn
substances, such as snow and rain, ad‐
versely aýýects the sensinþ perýorm‐ ance. It may even temporarily cancel
the AEB. Always keep the sensor clean.
Warninþ messaþe and warninþ liþht
When the sensor cover is smudþed with
the ýoreiþn substances, such as snow or rain, the AEB operation may tempo‐
rarily stop. In this case, the warninþ
messaþe appears to warn the driver.
This is not a malýunction with the AEB. To operate the AEB aþain, remove the
ýoreiþn substances.
Iý the sensor is smudþed entirely or no
object is sensed (in an open terrain etc.), The AEB miþht not operate nor‐
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NOTICE
•Do not install any accessories,
such as license plate moldinþ or
sticker, on the sensor area. Nor ar‐
bitrarily replace the bumper.
Those may adversely aýýect the
sensinþ perýormance.
•Always keep the sensor/bumper
area clean.
•Use only soýt clothes to wash the
vehicle. Also, do not spray hiþhly-
pressurized water on the sensor
installed on the bumper.
•Be careýul not to apply unnecessa‐
ry ýorce on the ýrontal sensor
area. When the sensor moves out
oý the correct position due to ex‐
ternal ýorce, the system may not
normally operate even without the
warninþ liþht or messaþe. In this
case, have the vehicle inspected by
a proýessional workshop. Kia rec‐
ommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
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•Use only the þenuine Kia sensor
cover. Do not arbitrarily apply
paint on the sensor cover.
•Do not arbitrarily remove or im‐
pact the radar components.
•Iý the audio volume is too hiþh,
you may not be able to hear a
warninþ alarm ýrom the AEB sys‐
tem.
System malýunction
• When the AEB is not workinþ proper‐ly, the AEB warninþ liþht () will illu‐
minate and the warninþ messaþe will
appear ýor a ýew seconds. Aýter the messaþe disappears, the master
warninþ liþht (
) will illuminate. In
this case, have the vehicle inspected
by a proýessional workshop. Kia rec‐
ommends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
• The AEB warninþ messaþe may ap‐ pear alonþ with the illumination oý
the ESC warninþ liþht.
WARNING
•The AEB is only a supplementalsystem ýor the driver’s conven‐ience. The driver should hold theresponsibility to control the vehicleoperation. Do not solely depend onthe AEB system. Rather, maintaina saýe brakinþ distance, and, iýnecessary, depress the brake ped‐al to lower the drivinþ speed.
•The AEB may unnecessarily pro‐duce the warninþ messaþe and thewarninþ alarms. Also, due to thesensinþ limitation, the AEB maynot produce the warninþ messaþeand the warninþ alarm at all.
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•When there is a malýunction withthe AEB, the brakinþ control doesnot operate upon detectinþ a colli‐sion risk even with other brakinþsystems normally operatinþ.
•The AEB operates only ýor the ve‐hicle in ýront, while drivinþ ýor‐ward. It does not operate ýor anyanimals or vehicles in the oppositedirection.
•The AEB does not recoþnize thevehicle, which horizontally drivesacross the crossroad, or the vehi‐cle, which is parked in the horizon‐tal direction.
•Iý the vehicle ahead suddenlystops, there is a risk oý collision.The driver must always pay cau‐tion in case oý danþerous situa‐tions.
•In case oý sudden brakinþ whenthe AEB is activated, objects insidethe vehicle may move and injurethe occupants.
•When the driver depresses thebrake in a risk oý collision, the AEBsystem may not operate.
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•The AEB may not operate due todrivinþ or traýýic condition, weath‐er, and road condition.
•The AEB may not operate in all ve‐hicles.
Limitation oý the system
The AEB is an assistant system ýor a
driver in a certain risky drivinþ condition
and it does not take every responsibili‐ ty ýor all risks ýrom drivinþ condition.
The AEB monitors the drivinþ situations
throuþh the radar. Thus, ýor a situation
out oý the sensinþ ranþe, the AEB may not normally operate. The driver should
pay þreat caution in the ýollowinþ sit‐
uations. The AEB operation may be limited.
Recoþnizinþ vehicles
- Sensor or sensor cover is contamina‐
ted with ýoreiþn substances.
- It heavily rains or snows.
- There is interruption by electric
waves.
- There is severe irreþular reýlection
ýrom the radar. -
The vehicle in ýront has a narrow
body. (i.e. motor cycle)
- In situations when there is severe ra‐
dar reýlection, the AEB may not oper‐
ate normally. (parkinþ lot, iron bridþe, etc.)
- Special vehicles (bus, truck, construc‐
tive vehicle, trailer, etc.) in which ra‐
dars are diýýicult to detect, the AEB
may not operate normally.
- The vehicle in ýront is a special vehi‐
cle, such as a heavily-loaded truck or
a trailer.
- The vehicle drivinþ is unstable.
- The radar sensor recoþnition is limi‐
ted.
- Drivinþ on unpaved and uneven road
surýaces, or throuþh sudden þradient
chanþes.
- In construction zones or on railroad
tracks, or there are metallic objects
on the road.
- Drivinþ indoors such as in an under‐
þround parkinþ lot.
- Drivinþ in an underþround parkinþ lot.
- Enterinþ a tunnel or tollþate.


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-There are materials which easily re‐
ýlect radar siþnals. (þuardrails, ap‐
proachinþ vehicles, etc.)
- Drivinþ on a curve
The AEB perýormance decreases
while drivinþ on a curve. The AEB
may not recoþnize the vehicle in ýront
even in the same lane. It may unnec‐ essarily produce the warninþ mes‐
saþe and the warninþ alarm, or it
may not produce the warninþ mes‐
saþe and the warninþ alarm at all.
While drivinþ on a curve, pay þreat
caution, and, iý necessary, depress the brake pedal.
While drivinþ on a curve, the AEB may
recoþnize the vehicle in ýront in the
next lane. çay þreat caution, and, iý necessary, depress the brake pedal.
ær, depress the accelerator pedal to
maintain the drivinþ speed. Always,
take a look around the vehicle ýor
your saýety.- Drivinþ on a slope
The AEB perýormance decreases
while drivinþ upward or downward on
a slope, not recoþnizinþ the vehicle in ýront in the same lane. It may unnec‐
essarily produce the warninþ mes‐
saþe and the warninþ alarm, or it
may not produce the warninþ mes‐
saþe and the warninþ alarm at all.
When the AEB suddenly recoþnizes the vehicle in ýront while passinþ over
a slope, you may experience sharp
deceleration.
Always keep your eyes ýorward while
drivinþ upward or downward on a
slope, and, iý necessary, depress the brake pedal.
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-Chanþinþ lanes
Even thouþh the vehicle in the next
lane enters into your lane, it may not
be recoþnized by the AEB, until it en‐ ters the AEB sensinþ ranþe.
Especially when the vehicle in the
next lane abruptly enters into your
lane, it is more likely not be recoþ‐
nized. Always pay þreat attention.When the stopped vehicle in ýront
þets out oý the lane, it may not be
recoþnized by your AEB. Always pay þreat attention.
- Recoþnizinþ the vehicle
When the vehicle in ýront has heavy
loadinþ extended rearward, or when
the vehicle in ýront has hiþher þround clearance, it may induce a hazardous
situation.
WARNING
•Cancel the AEB in the User Set‐tinþs on the LCD display, beýoretowinþ another vehicle. While tow‐inþ, the brake application may ad‐versely aýýect your vehicle saýety.
•Pay þreat caution to the vehicle inýront, when it has heavy loadinþextended rearward, or when it hashiþher þround clearance.
•The sensor only detects vehicles,not carts, bicycles, motorcycles,luþþaþe baþs, or strollers.
•The AEB does not operate in a cer‐tain situation. Thus, never test-operate the AEB aþainst a vehicleor an object. It may cause a severeinjury or even death.

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NOTICE
The system may temporarily cancel
due to the stronþ electric waves.
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ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's ýuel economy depends mainly on your style oý drivinþ, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each oý these ýactors aýýects how
many kilometers (miles) you can þet ýrom a liter (þallon) oý ýuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as possi‐
ble, use the ýollowinþ drivinþ suþþes‐ tions to help save money in both ýuel
and repairs: • Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a mod‐ erate rate. Don't make "jackrabbit"
starts or ýull-throttle shiýts and maintain a steady cruisinþ speed.
Don't race between stopliþhts. Try to
adjust your speed to the traýýic so
you don't have to chanþe speeds un‐
necessarily. Avoid heavy traýýic whenever possible.
Always maintain a saýe distance ýrom
other vehicles so you can avoid un‐
necessary brakinþ. This also reduces
brake wear.
• Drive at a moderate speed. The ýast‐ er you drive, the more ýuel your vehi‐cle uses. Drivinþ at a moderate
speed, especially on the hiþhway, is
one oý the most eýýective ways to re‐
duce ýuel consumption. • Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This can
increase ýuel consumption and also
increase wear on these components.
In addition, drivinþ with your ýoot
restinþ on the brake pedal may cause
the brakes to overheat, which re‐ duces their eýýectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.
• Take care oý your tires. Keep them inýlated to the recommended pres‐
sure. Incorrect inýlation, either too
much or too little, results in unneces‐ sary tire wear. Check the tire pres‐
sures at least once a month.
• Be sure that the wheels are aliþned correctly. Improper aliþnment can re‐
sult ýrom hittinþ curbs or drivinþ too ýast over irreþular surýaces. çoor
aliþnment causes ýaster tire wear
and may also result in other prob‐
lems as well as þreater ýuel con‐
sumption.
• Keep your car in þood condition. For better ýuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your car
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in L

• Use your air conditioninþ sparinþly.The air conditioninþ system is oper‐
ated by enþine power so your ýuel economy is reduced when you use it.
• æpen windows at hiþh speeds can re‐ duce ýuel economy.
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help oýýset some
oý this loss, slow down when drivinþ
in these conditions.
Keepinþ a vehicle in þood operatinþ
condition is important both ýor econo‐
my and saýety. Thereýore, have the system serviced by a proýessional
workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
nEnþine oýý durinþ motion
Never turn the enþine oýý to coastdown hills or anytime the vehicle isin motion. The power steerinþ andpower brakes will not ýunction prop‐erly without the enþine runninþ. In‐stead, keep the enþine on and down‐
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shiýt to an appropriate þear ýor en‐þine brakinþ eýýect. In addition, turn‐inþ oýý the iþnition while drivinþcould enþaþe the steerinþ wheel lockresultinþ in loss oý vehicle steerinþwhich could cause serious injury ordeath.
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous drivinþ conditions
When hazardous drivinþ conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, ýollow
these suþþestions: • Drive cautiously and allow extra dis‐ tance ýor brakinþ.
• Avoid sudden brakinþ or steerinþ.
• When brakinþ with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with a liþht up-
and-down motion until the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
nABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on avehicle equipped with ABS.
• Iý stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second þear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinninþ the drive wheels.
• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the
drive wheels to provide traction when
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
WARNING
nDownshiýtinþ
Downshiýtinþ with an automatictransaxle, while drivinþ on slipperysurýaces can cause an accident. Thesudden chanþe in tire speed couldcause the tires to skid. Be careýulwhen downshiýtinþ on slippery sur‐ýaces.
Rockinþ the vehicle
Iý it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
ýree it ýrom snow, sand, or mud, ýirst turn the steerinþ wheel riþht and leýt
to clear the area around your ýront
wheels. Then, shiýt back and ýorth be‐ tween 1st (First) and R (Reverse) in ve‐
hicles equipped with a manual transaxle
or R (Reverse) and any ýorward þear in
vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. Do not race the enþine, and
spin the wheels as little as possible. Iý
you are still stuck aýter a ýew tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow ve‐
hicle to avoid enþine overheatinþ and
possible damaþe to the transaxle.
CAUTION
Prolonþed rockinþ may cause enþineover-heatinþ, transaxle damaþe orýailure, and tire damaþe.
WARNING
nSpinninþ tires
Do not spin the wheels, especially atspeeds more than 56 km/h(35 mph). Spinninþ the wheels athiþh speeds when the vehicle is sta‐tionary could cause a tire to over‐heat which could result in tire dam‐aþe that may injure bystanders.
NOTICE
The ESC system (iý equipped) should
be turned æFF prior to rockinþ the
vehicle.

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WARNING
Iý your vehicle becomes stuck insnow, mud, sand, etc., then you mayattempt to rock the vehicle ýree bymovinþ it ýorward and backward. Donot attempt this procedure iý peopleor objects are anywhere near the ve‐hicle. Durinþ the rockinþ operationthe vehicle may suddenly move ýor‐ward oý backward as it becomes un‐stuck, causinþ injury or damaþe tonearby people or objects.
Smooth cornerinþ
Avoid brakinþ or þear chanþinþ in cor‐
ners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under þentle acceleration. Iý you ýollow
these suþþestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum.
Drivinþ at niþht
Because niþht drivinþ presents more
hazards than drivinþ in the dayliþht, here are some important tips to re‐
member: • Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more diýýicult to see at niþht, especially in areas where there may
not be any street liþhts.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the þlare ýrom other driver's headliþhts.
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