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, do not attempt to modulate your brake pressure and do not pump your brakes.

ABS (or Electronic Stability Control (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. Reduce vehicle speed:

• When driving on rough or gravel road

• When driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface heights.

• When approaching standing or puddled water

• When driving on snow-covered or icy roads

• When driving with tire chains installed

Driving under these conditions increases stopping distance.

Even with ABS, 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 ABS cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speeds.

On loose or uneven road surfaces, operation of the ABS 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 ENGINE START/STOP button is ON.

The ABS will perform 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. Visit an authorized Kia dealer.

When you drive on a road with 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 over to a safe place and stop the vehicle.

Restart the vehicle. If the ABS warning light goes off, your ABS is normal. Otherwise, you may have a problem with the ABS. Visit an authorized Kia dealer.