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Traction control (if equipped)

Traction Control is a system that achieve optimal driving performance by controlling engine and braking by road condition (snow, muddy, sandy)

Traction control mode

If you press the "DRIVE/TRACTION" mode button, the driving mode is changed from Driving control to Traction control. You can select SNOW (1), MUD (2) or SAND (3) mode by rotation the knob. If you press the "DRIVE/TRACTION" mode button again, the driving mode is changed from Traction Control to previous driving control.

The driving mode will be set to Driving control when the restarted, If it is in Traction Control.

WARNING

Traction mode is a device applied for 2WD(2 wheel drive) vehicles. Please do not drive too hard on rough roads where 4WD(4 wheel drive) vehicles performance are required.

Invalid mode selection can lead to loss of traction and skidding, particularly on slippery roads, this can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

Transmission overheated

If the vehicle continues to be driven in harsh conditions on mud or sand and the transmission clutch temperatures will increase excessively. Finally the clutch in transmission could be overheated. The warning sound and message will be displayed. When this occurs the clutch is disabled until the clutch cools to normal temperatures.

  • If this occurs, pull over to a safe location, stop the vehicle with the engine running, apply the brakes and shift the vehicle to P (Park), and allow the transmission to cool.

  • If you ignore this warning and continue driving, you may cause serious damage to the transmission. When the clutch is overheated, the safe protection mode engages and the gear position indicator on the cluster blinks with a chime and driving may not be smooth until the clutch cools to normal temperatures.

  • If any of the warning messages in the LCD display continue to blink, for your safety, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • When this message appears you can drive the vehicle smoothly.

Traction mode operation

Traction mode offers special traction tuning for snow/mud/sand, optimizing available traction in adverse conditions. Traction mode adjusts left and right wheel slip control, engine torque and shift patterns according to available traction levels.