Kia Picanto: Brake system / Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
WARNING
ABS (or 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. Vehicle speeds should
always be reduced during extreme
road conditions.
The braking distance for cars equipped
with an anti-lock braking system
(or Electronic Stability Control
system) may be longer than for
those without it in the following
road conditions.
During these conditions the vehicle
should be driven at reduced speeds:
- Rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads.
- With tire chains installed.
- On roads where the road surface is
pitted or has different surface
height.
The safety features of an ABS (or
ESC) equipped vehicle should not be
tested by high speed driving or cornering.
This could endanger the
safety of yourself or others.
The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If the wheels are going
to lock, the ABS system repeatedly
modulates the hydraulic brake pressure
to the wheels.
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 situation,
do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to pump
your brakes. Press your brake pedal as
hard as possible or as hard as the situation
warrants and allow the ABS to
control the force being delivered to the
brakes.
NOTICE
A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the engine
is started. These conditions are normal
and indicate that the anti-lock
brake system is functioning properly.
- Even with the anti-lock brake system,
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 anti-lock brake system cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speeds.
- On loose or uneven road surfaces, operation
of the anti-lock brake system
may result in a longer stopping distance
than for vehicles equipped with
a conventional brake system.
CAUTION
- If the ABS warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problem
with the ABS. In this case, however,
your regular brakes will work
normally.
- The ABS warning light will stay on
for approximately 3 seconds after
the ignition switch is ON. During
that time, the ABS will go through
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. In this
case, have the system checked by
a professional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/ service partner.
CAUTION
- When you drive on a road having
poor traction, such as an icy road,
and operate your brakes continuously,
the ABS will be active continuously
and the ABS warning
light may illuminate. Pull your car
over to a safe place and stop the
engine.
- Restart the engine. If the ABS
warning light is off, then your ABS
system is normal. Otherwise, you
may have a problem with the ABS.
In this case, have the system
checked by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/ service
partner.
NOTICE
When 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 malfunctioning.
- Do not pump your brakes!
- Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
Applying the parking brake
To engage the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and then pull up the
parking brake lever as far as possible.
In addition it is recommended that
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The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC
checks where you are steering and
where the vehicle is actually going.
ESC ...
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Hill start Assist Control is a comfort
function. The main intend is to prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards
while driving off uphill on an inclined
surface. HAC holds the braking pressure
built-up by driver during stopping procedure
for 2 seconds after releasing
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