Kia Sportage: Brake system / Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance between you and objects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always
be reduced during extreme road conditions. The vehicle should be driven at reduced
speeds in the following circumstances:
- When driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered roads
- When driving with tire chains installed
- When driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has different
surface heights.
Driving in these conditions increases the stopping distance for your vehicle.
The ABS continuously senses the speed of the wheels. If the wheels are going
to lock, the ABS system repeatedly modulates the hydraulic brake pressure to the
wheels.
When you apply your brakes under conditions which may lock the wheels, you may
hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and it means your ABS is active.
In order to obtain the maximum benefit from your ABS in an emergency situation,
do not attempt to modulate your brake pressure and do not try to pump your brakes.
Press your brake pedal as hard as possible or as hard as the situation allows the
ABS to control the force being delivered to the brakes.
✽ NOTICE
A click sound may be heard in the engine compartment when the vehicle begins
to move after the engine 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
stopping 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, operation of the anti-lock brake system
may result in a longer stopping distance than for vehicles equipped with a conventional
brake system.
The ABS warning light will stay on for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition
switch is ON. During that time, the ABS will go through selfdiagnosis and the light
will go off if everything is normal. If the light stays on, you may have a problem
with your ABS. Contact an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
- 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 illuminate. Pull your vehicle over to a safe place
and stop the engine.
- Restart the engine. If the ABS warning light goes off, then your ABS system
is normal. Otherwise, you may have a problem with the ABS. Contact an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible.
✽ NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle because of a drained battery, the engine
may not run as smoothly and the ABS warning light may turn on at the same time.
This happens because of low battery voltage. It does not mean your ABS has malfunctioned.
- Do not pump your brakes!
- Have the battery recharged before driving the vehicle.
Parking brake automatically locked
When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold, a warning will sound and a message will
appear.
AUTO HOLD deactivating.
Press brake pedal
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The Electronic Stability control (ESC) system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks where you are steering and where the vehicle
is actually going. ESC appl ...
Other information:
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the vehicle detects the immobilizer in your key properly while the ignition
switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start the engine.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
• When there is a malfuncti ...
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure they are radial tires of the
same size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels
to balance your vehicle’s handling in all weather conditions. Keep in mind that
the traction provided by snow tires on dry roads ...