Driving your vehicle
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Brake system
A click sound may be heard in the vehi
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cle compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the vehicle is
started. These conditions are normal
and indicate that the Anti-lock Brake
System is functioning properly.
Even with the Anti-lock Brake System,
your vehicle still requires sufficient stop
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ping distance. Always maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle in front of you.
Always slow down when cornering. The
Anti-lock Brake System cannot prevent
accidents resulting from excessive
speeds.
On loose or uneven road surfaces, oper
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ation of the Anti-lock Brake System may
result in a longer stopping distance than
for vehicles equipped with a conven
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tional brake system.
The ABS warning light will stay on for
approximately 3 seconds after the
ENGINE START/STOP button is ON.
During that time, the ABS will go through
self-diagnosis and the light will go off if
everything is normal. If the light stays on,
you may have a problem with your ABS.
Contact and visit an authorized Kia
dealer.
When you drive on a road having poor
traction, such as an icy road, and have
operated your brakes continuously, the
ABS will be active continuously and the
ABS warning light may appear. Pull your
vehicle over to a safe place and stop the
vehicle.
Restart the vehicle. If the ABS warning
light goes off, then your ABS is normal.
Otherwise, you may have a problem
with the ABS. Contact and visit an autho
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rized Kia dealer.
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the vehicle
may not run as smoothly and the ABS
warning light may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of low bat
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tery voltage. It does not mean your ABS
has malfunctioned.
僅 Do not pump your brakes!
僅 Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is
designed to stabilize the vehicle during
cornering maneuvers.
ESC applies the brakes on individual
wheels and intervenes with the vehicle
management system to stabilize the
vehicle.
ESC will not prevent accidents. Excessive
speed in turns, abrupt maneuvers and
hydroplaning on wet surfaces can still
result in serious accidents.
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