ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.
*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCLAIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain
cornering maneuvers. It is a good idea to keep ESC turned ON whenever
possible.
Press ESC OFF button
B
to disable Traction Control in ESC (ESC OFF
indicator will illuminate).
To turn both Traction Control and Stability Control off, press and hold ESC
OFF button
B
(ESC OFF indicator will illuminate, and an alert sounds).
REMINDERS:
•
ESC is active by default at vehicle startup
•
The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in
operation
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline.
Instrument Cluster Control
Press switch
A
up or down to
adjust display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination.
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
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The HAC system is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling
backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline.
The HAC system automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but
does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.
REMINDERS:
•
The HAC system does not operate when the Rotary Dial Shifter Knob is in the P (Park)
or the N (Neutral) position
•
In the event of an HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for service
•
•
When HAC is active (e.g., accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may
notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the
accelerator. This is normal HAC operation
•
HAC provides a two-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
AUTO
OFF
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
AUTO
OFF
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
B
DRIVER’S PANEL
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PA
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A