僅 Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - Kia EV9 2024 Manual

Driving your vehicle
tion Have the system inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS prevents the wheels from lock -
ing so the vehicle remains stable and
can still be steered.
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents
by 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 vehicle
should be driven at reduced speeds in
the following circumstances:
僅 When driving on rough, gravel or
snow-covered roads
僅 When driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has different sur -
face heights.
Driving in these conditions increases the
stopping distance of your vehicle.
The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to
lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu -
lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the
wheels.
When you apply your brakes under con -
ditions 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 pres -
sure and do not pump your brakes.
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NOTICE
A click sound may be heard in the vehi -
cle compartment when the vehicle
begins to move after the vehicle is
started. These conditions are normal
and indicate that the ABS system is
functioning properly.
Even with the ABS, your vehicle still
requires sufficient stopping distance.
Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle ahead.
Always slow down when cornering. The
ABS cannot prevent accidents resulting
from excessive speeds.
On loose or uneven road surfaces, oper -
ation of the ABS may result in a longer
stopping distance than for vehicles
equipped with a conventional brake sys -
tem.
The ABS warning light will remain on for
approximately 3 seconds after the EV
button is ON.
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. Contact
an authorized Kia dealer as soon as pos -
sible.
When you drive on a road having 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 your
vehicle over to a safe place and stop the
vehicle.
Restart the vehicle. If the ABS warning
light goes off, then your ABS system is
normal. Otherwise, you may have a
Brake system