brake light KIA SPORTAGE 2021 Owner's Guide

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Good braking practices
Wet brakes can be dangerous! The
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
driven through standing water or if it
is washed. 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 we recommend that you
call an authorized Kia dealer for
assistance.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
constant pedal pressure can result in
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
and possibly even brake failure.
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 location.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
prevent the vehicle from rolling for-
ward.
Vehicle stability management
(VSM)
This system provides further
enhancements to vehicle stability
and steering responses when a vehi-
cle is driving on a slippery road or a
vehicle detects changes in coeffi-
cient of friction between right wheels
and left wheels when braking.
WARNING
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a com-
plete stop and continue to
depress the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever into the P (Park)
position, then apply the parking
brake, and place the Engine
Start/Stop button in the OFF
position.
Vehicles with the parking brake
not fully engaged are at risk for
moving inadvertently and caus-
ing injury to yourself or others.WARNING- Tire/
Wheel size
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 system.

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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
and/or abnormal steering responses
(EPS- Electronic Power Steering).
This is only the effect of brake and
EPS control and indicates nothing
unusual.
The VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on a sloping road such as agradient or incline
• Driving in reverse
• ESC OFF indicator light ( ) remains on the instrument cluster
• EPS indicator light remains on the instrument cluster
VSM operation off
If you select the LCD display  ESC
 ESC OFF/ESC OFF (TCS OFF)
the VSM will also cancel and the
ESC OFF indicator light ( ) illumi-
nates.
To turn on the VSM, select the ESC
OFF/ESC OFF (TCS OFF). The ESC
OFF indicator light goes out.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if
you don’t cancel the VSM operation
by select the ESC OFF/ESC OFF
(TCS OFF). It indicates that a mal-
function has been detected some-
where in the Electric Power Steering
system or VSM system. If the ESC
indicator light ( ) or EPS warning
light remains on, take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer and have
the system checked.
✽NOTICE
• The VSM is designed to function above approximately 13 mph (22
km/h) on curves.
• The VSM is designed to function above approximately 6 mph (10
km/h) when a vehicle is braking on
a split-mu surface. A split-mu sur-
face is made of two surfaces which
have different friction forces.
WARNING
- Vehicle stability manage-
ment
Drive carefully even though your
vehicle has Vehicle stability man-
agement. It can only assist you in
maintaining control under cer-
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• The Vehicle Stability Managementsystem is not a substitute for safe
driving practices but a supplemen-
tary function only. It is the responsi-
bility 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 fol-
low all the normal precautions for
driving at safe speeds for the condi-
tions – including driving in clement
weather and on a slippery road.Hill-start assist control (HAC)
A vehicle has the tendency to roll
back on a steep hill when it starts to
go after stopping. The Hill-start
Assist Control (HAC) prevents the
vehicle from rolling back by applying
the brakes automatically for about 2
seconds. The brakes are released
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed or after about 2 seconds.
The HAC is activated only for about 2
seconds, so when the vehicle is
starting off always depress the accel-
erator pedal.
Good braking practices
• Check to be sure the parking brakeis not engaged and the parking
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 author-
ized Kia 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.
WARNING- Maintaining
Brake Pressure on Incline
HAC does not replace the need
to apply brakes while stopped on
an incline. While stopped, make
sure you maintain brake pres-
sure sufficient to prevent your
vehicle from rolling backward
and causing an accident. Don’t
release the brake pedal until you
are ready to accelerate forward.WARNING
For maximum protection,
always wear your seat belt. No
system, no matter how
advanced, can compensate for
all driver error and/or driving
conditions. Always drive
responsibly.

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Prerequisite for activation
FCA gets ready to be activated,
when FCA is selected on the LCD
display, and when the following pre-
requisites are satisfied.
- The ESC (Electronic StabilityControl) is activated.
- Vehicle speed is over 8 km/h (5 mph). (FCA is only activated within
a certain speed range.)
- The system detects a vehicle or pedestrian in front, which may col-
lide with your vehicle. (FCA may
not be activated or may sound a
warning alarm in accordance with
the driving situation or vehicle con-
dition.)
❈ FCA may not operate properly
according to the frontal situation,
the direction and speed of pedes-
trian.
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NOTICE
FCA automatically deactivates upon
canceling the ESC (Electronic
Stability Control). When the ESC is
canceled, FCA cannot be activated
on the LCD display. FCA warning
light will illuminate, but it does not
indicate a malfunction of the system.
FCA warning message and
system control
FCA produces warning messages,
warning alarms, alarms in accor-
dance with the collision risk levels,
such as abrupt stopping of the vehi-
cle in front, insufficient braking dis-
tance detection. Also, it controls the
brakes in accordance with the colli-
sion risk levels.
The driver can select the initial warn-
ing activation time in the User
Settings in the LCD display. The
options for the initial Forward
Collision Warning include Early,
Normal or Late initial warning time.
WARNING
• Completely stop the vehicle
on a safe location before
operating the switch on the
steering wheel to activate/
deactivate FCA.
• FCA automatically activates upon placing the Engine
Start/Stop button to the ON
position. The driver can deac-
tivate FCA by canceling the
system setting on the LCD
display. To avoid driver dis-
tractions, do not attempt to
set or cancel FCA while driv-
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Collision Warning (1st warning)
• The warning message appears onthe LCD display with the warning
alarms.
• The Vehicle may slow down slightly - It will operate if the vehicle speed
is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) and
less than or equal to 110 mph (180
km/h) on a forward vehicle.
(Depending on the condition of the
vehicle ahead and the environment
surrounding it, the possible maxi-
mum operating speed may be
reduced.) - For pedestrians, the vehicle
speed is greater than or equal to 5
mph (8 km/h) and less than 40
mph (60 km/h). (Depending on the
condition of pedestrians and the
surrounding environment the pos-
sible maximum operating speed
may be reduced.)
• FCA controls the brakes within cer- tain limit to release shock from the
collision.
- If you select “Warning Only”, FCA
activates and produces only warn-
ing alarms in accordance with the
collision risk levels. You should
control the brake directly because
FCA do not control the brake.
Emergency braking (2nd warning)
• The warning message appears onthe LCD display with the warning
alarms.
• The brake control is maximized just before a collision, reducing
impact when it strikes a forward
vehicle.
- It will operate if the vehicle speed
is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) and
less than or equal to 40 mph (60
km/h) on a forward vehicle.
(Depending on the condition of the
vehicle ahead and the environment
surrounding it, the possible maxi-
mum operating speed may be
reduced.)
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Prerequisite for activation
FCA gets ready to be activated,
when FCA is selected on the LCD
display, and when the following pre-
requisites are satisfied.
- The ESC (Electronic StabilityControl) is activated.
- Vehicle speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h). (FCA is only activated with-
in a certain speed range.)
- The system detects a vehicle or a pedestrian in front, which may col-
lide with your vehicle. (FCA may
not be activated or may sound a
warning alarm in accordance with
the driving situation or vehicle con-
dition.)
❈ FCA may not operate properly
according to the frontal situation,
the direction and speed of pedes-
trian.
FCA warning message and
system control
FCA produces warning messages,
warning alarms, and emergency
braking based on the level of risk of
a frontal collision, such as when a
vehicle ahead suddenly brakes.
The driver can select the initial warn-
ing activation time in the User
Settings in the LCD display. The
options for the initial Forward
Collision Warning include Early,
Normal or Late initial warning time.
WARNING
• Completely stop the vehicle in
a safe location before operat-
ing the switch on the steering
wheel to activate/deactivate
FCA.
• FCA automatically activates upon placing the ignition
switch to the ON position. The
driver can deactivate FCA by
canceling the system setting
on the LCD display or
Infotainment System screen.
• FCA automatically deacti- vates upon canceling the
ESC. When the ESC is can-
celed, FCA cannot be activat-
ed on the LCD display or
Infotainment System screen.
FCA warning light will illumi-
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Collision Warning (1st warning)
• The warning message appears onthe LCD display with the warning
alarms.
• The Vehicle may slow down slight- ly
- It will operate if the vehicle speed
is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) and
less than or equal to 110 mph (180
km/h) on a forward vehicle.
(Depending on the condition of the
vehicle ahead and the environment
surrounding it, the possible maxi-
mum operating speed may be
reduced.) - For pedestrians, the vehicle
speed is greater than or equal to
5 mph (8 km/h) and less than 44
mph (70 km/h). (Depending on
the condition of pedestrians and
bike riders and the surrounding
environment the possible maxi-
mum operating speed may be
reduced.)
• FCA controls the brakes within cer- tain limit to release shock from the
collision.
- If you select “Warning Only”, FCAactivates and produces only
warning alarms in accordance
with the collision risk levels. You
should control the brake directly
because FCA do not control the
brake.
Emergency braking (2nd warning)
• The warning message appears on the LCD display with the warning
alarms.
• The brake control is maximized just before a collision, reducing
impact when it strikes a forward
vehicle.
- It will operate if the vehicle speed
is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) and
less than or equal to 50 mph (80
km/h) on a forward vehicle.
(Depending on the condition of the
vehicle ahead and the environment
surrounding it, the possible maxi-
mum operating speed may be
reduced.)
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• If not using headlamp or usingweak light in the night or in a tun-
nel.
• Backlight is shining in the driving direction of the vehicle. (Including
oncoming vehicle headlights.)
• When the rear part of the front vehicle is small or low.
• When a trailer or other vehicle is towing the front vehicle.
• When the ground clearance of the front vehicle is high.
• When a front vehicle makes sud- den lane changes unexpectedly.
- Driving on a curve
The performance of Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist may be
limited when driving on a curved
road. The front camera or radar sensor
recognition system may not detect
the vehicle or pedestrian traveling in
front on a curved road.
This may result in no alarm and brak-
ing when necessary.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, and if necessary,
depress the brake pedal to reduce
your driving speed in order to main-
tain a safe distance.
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- Recognizing the vehicle
When the vehicle in front has heavy
loading extended rearward, or when
the vehicle in front has higher ground
clearance, it may induce a haz-
ardous situation. Always pay atten-
tion to road and driving conditions,
while driving and, if necessary,
depress the brake pedal to reduce
your driving speed in order to main-
tain distance.
Detecting pedestrians
The sensor may be limited when:
• The pedestrian is not fully detectedby the camera recognition system,
for example, if the pedestrian is
leaning over or is not fully walking
upright
• The pedestrian is moving very quickly or appears abruptly in the
camera detection area
• The pedestrian is wearing clothing that easily blends into the back-
ground, making it difficult to be
detected by the camera recogni-
tion system
• The outside lighting is too bright (e.g. when driving in bright sunlight
or in sun glare) or too dark (e.g.
when driving on a dark rural road
at night)
• It is difficult to detect and distin- guish the pedestrian from other
objects in the surroundings, for
example, when there is a group of
pedestrians, or a large crowd. • There is an item similar to a per-
son's body structure
• The pedestrian is small
• The pedestrian has impaired mobility
• The sensor recognition is limited
• The radar sensor or camera is cov- ered with a foreign object or debris
• Inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow obscures the field of
view of the radar sensor or camera
• When light coming from a street light or an oncoming vehicle is
reflected on a wet road surface
such as a puddle in the road
• The field of view in front is obstructed by sun glare
• The windshield glass is fogged up.
• Adverse road conditions cause excessive vehicle vibrations while
driving
• When the pedestrian suddenly appears in front of the vehicle
• When there is any other electro- magnetic interference
• When a construction area, rail or other metal object is near the
pedestrian.
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1. CRUISE indicator( CRUISE)
2. Set speed
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 20 mph (30
km/h).If Cruise Control is left on, (CRUISE
indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminated) Cruise Control can be
switched on accidentally. Keep Cruise
Control system off (CRUISE indicator
light OFF) when Cruise Control is not
in use, to avoid inadvertently setting a
speed.
Use Cruise Control system only
when traveling on open highways in
good weather.
Do not use Cruise Control when driv-
ing in heavy or varying traffic, or on
slippery (rainy, icy or snow-covered)
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, 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 start-
ing the engine.
CRUISE CONTROL (CC)
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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