Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes, parking brake, and various braking systems for safe driving.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose.
Before getting into the vehicle, you should examine the vehicle and its surroundings. After getting into the vehicle, you should check a number of things before driving.
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system delivers engine power to front and rear wheels for maximum traction.
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage.
After parking your Kia, apply the EPB to prevent your Kia from being moved by an external force.
The Auto Hold is designed to maintain your Kia in a standstill even though the brake pedal is not pressed after you bring your Kia to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking so your Kia remains stable and can still be steered.
The ESC is designed to stabilize your Kia during cornering maneuvers.
A vehicle has the tendency to roll back on a steep hill when it starts to go after stopping. The HAC prevents your Kia from rolling back by applying the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds.
Good braking practices help keep occupants safe and extend brake life.
If driving conditions deteriorate due to poor weather or road conditions, you should pay even more attention than usual to your driving.
Severe weather conditions in the winter results in greater tire wear and other problems.
If you are considering towing with your vehicle, you should first check with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to determine their legal requirements.
Your Kia load limit is displayed on the tire and loading information label on the driver's door.
