Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

WARNING

ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents resulting from improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Although the vehicle improves control during emergency braking, always maintain a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead. Vehicle speed must always be reduced under extreme road conditions.

The braking distance for vehicles equipped with an anti-lock brake system (or electronic stability control system) may be longer than for those without it under the following road conditions.

Under these conditions, the vehicle should be driven at reduced speeds:

• Rough, gravel, or snow-covered roads.
• With snow chains installed.
• On roads with loose gravel or other uneven surfaces.

ABS (or ESC) safety functions. A vehicle equipped with ESC must not be tested by driving at high speed or taking corners. This may endanger your safety or that of others.

ABS constantly monitors wheel speed. If the wheels are about to lock, the ABS repeatedly modulates the hydraulic brake pressure to the wheels.

When you depress the brake pedal under conditions that may cause the wheels to lock, you may hear a ticking sound from the brakes, or feel a corresponding pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal and indicates that your ABS is active.

To get the maximum benefit from your ABS in an emergency, do not attempt to modulate the brake pressure and do not pump your brakes. Depress the brake pedal as firmly as possible, or as hard as the situation requires, and allow the ABS to control the force applied to the brakes.

NOTICE

A clicking sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the vehicle starts moving after the engine is started. These conditions are normal and indicate that the anti-lock brake system is operating properly.

• Even with an anti-lock brake system, your vehicle still requires sufficient braking distance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.
• Always reduce speed when cornering. The anti-lock brake system cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.
• On loose or uneven road surfaces, operation of the anti-lock brake system may result in a longer braking distance than for vehicles equipped with a conventional brake system.

CAUTION

• If the ABS warning lamp stays on, you may have a problem with the ABS. In this case, however, your normal brakes will still function normally.
• The ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON. During this time, the ABS performs a self-diagnosis, and the lamp will turn off if everything is normal. If the lamp remains on, there may be a problem with the ABS. In this case, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

• When driving on a road with poor traction, such as an icy road, and repeatedly depressing the brakes, the ABS will be active continuously and the ABS warning lamp may illuminate. Pull your vehicle to a safe location and stop the engine.
• Restart the engine. If the ABS warning light does not come on, the ABS system is normal. Otherwise, there may be a problem with the ABS. In this case, have the system inspected by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer or Kia Partner service center.

NOTICE

When you start your vehicle with a discharged battery, the engine may not run smoothly and the ABS warning light may come on at the same time. This is due to low battery voltage. This does not mean that the ABS is faulty.

• Do not pump the brakes!
• Charge the battery before driving the vehicle.