Driving your vehicle
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Vehicle power
僅 Block the wheels if there is no curb or
if it is required by other conditions to
keep the vehicle from rolling.
僅 The parking brake can freeze in the
engaged position under certain condi
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tions such as snow or ice around or
near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet.
If there is risk of the parking brake
freezing, apply it only temporarily
while shifting to P and block the rear
wheels so that the vehicle cannot roll.
Then, release the parking brake.
僅 Do not hold the vehicle on an incline
with the accelerator pedal. This can
cause the reduction gear to overheat.
Always use the brake pedal or parking
brake.
僅 Do not pump the brake pedal as the
vehicle is equipped with ABS.
僅 The vehicle is equipped with elec
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tronic hydraulic brake. Due to mal
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function or power instability, the
brake booster may not operate nor
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mally and cause the brake pedal to
feel stiff, resulting in longer braking
distances. In this case, stop the vehicle
by depressing the brake pedal stron
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ger than usual. Have the system
inspected by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends visiting an autho
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rized Kia dealer/service partner.
僅 The sound of electronic hydraulic
brake operating or its motor may be
heard temporarily when:
- Repeatedly depressing the brake
pedal
- Opening driver's door
Vehicle power
Starting the vehicle
Power button
Operation
僅OFF
- Press the EV button in P to turn the
vehicle off.
僅 ACC (Accessory)
- Press the EV button once without
depressing the brake pedal.
- The steering wheel is unlocked.
- The electrical accessories can be
operated.
- Turns off automatically after
approximately 1 hour to prevent
battery discharge.
僅ON
- Press the EV button twice without
depressing the brake pedal.
- The warning lights can be checked.
僅START/RUN
- Press the EV button while depress
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ing the brake pedal in P or N.
- Start the vehicle in P for the safety.
EV button interlock system
The EV button will not change to the
OFF position unless the vehicle is in P
(Park).