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Driving your vehicle Brake system
ously, the ABS will be active con
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tinuously and the ABS warning
light may illuminate. Pull your car
over to a safe place and stop the
engine.
䳜 3estart the engine. If the ABS
warning light is off, then your ABS
is normal. Otherwise, you may
have a problem with ABS. In this
case, have the system checked by
a professional workshop. Kia rec
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ommends to visit an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
8hen 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 the low battery voltage.
It does not mean your ABS is mal
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functioning.
䳜 Do not pump your brakes!
䳜 Have the battery recharged
before driving the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (if
equipped)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is
designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering manoeuvres. ESC
checks where you are steering and
where the vehicle is actually going.
ESC applies the brakes at individual
wheels and intervenes in the engine
management system to stabilize
the vehicle.
Never drive too fast for the road
conditions or too quickly when cor
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nering. Electronic stability Control
(ESC) will not prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
manoeuvres and hydroplaning on
wet surfaces can still result in seri
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ous accidents. Only a safe and
attentive driver can prevent acci
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dents by avoiding manoeuvres that
cause the vehicle to lose traction.
Even with ESC installed, always fol
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low all the normal precautions for
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