Precautions

WARNING

  • Never allow people who lack sufficient knowledge about this vehicle, infants, children, or pets to touch the X-TREK button.

  • Do not place any objects around the X-TREK button. They may operate it unintentionally.

  • Do not activate X-TREK when driving on normal roads.

  • Use the brake pedal or the parking brake when stopping the vehicle on a slope. Using X-TREK to keep the vehicle stationary may cause the brake system and transmission to overheat and become damaged.

  • When the X-TREK button is pressed, if the indicator light does not appear on the cluster or the indicator light on the button does not turn on, X-TREK is not in operation.

  • Some brake noise or vibration may occur while X-TREK is activated, which is normal.

  • When the brake is applied to reduce speed while X-TREK is activated, the rear brake light will turn on.

  • Under certain conditions, X-TREK may not keep the vehicle at a constant speed when driving on slopes.

  • It is the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle. X-TREK may stop operating, fail to operate, or cause unnecessary operation depending on road conditions, surroundings, and driving conditions. Therefore, do not rely solely on X-TREK while driving. Always check your surroundings in case of a dangerous situation and drive safely.

  • The vehicle manufacturer is not responsible if the driver violates traffic laws or any accidents occur while X-TREK is activated.

  • Under certain conditions, X-TREK may not keep the vehicle at a constant speed when driving on slopes.

CAUTION

  • X-TREK may not operate properly in the following cases. Drive carefully.

    • When cargo has been loaded or the vehicle is towing a trailer or carrier

    • When driving on slippery roads (on snowy, icy, rainy, or muddy roads)

    • When driving on roads with a sharp slope

    • When non-genuine compartments are installed in the vehicle

  • The warning message may not be displayed or its warning sound may not play if another system's warning message or sound is already active.

  • If X-TREK malfunctions, a warning message will appear on the cluster. If the warning message appears repeatedly, Kia recommends visiting Kia service center/service partner.

  • X-TREK may not operate normally even when no warning messages are displayed or the warning light does not turn on.

  • Use X-TREK and refer to All wheel drive (AWD).