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Driving your vehicle

Be sure the exhaust system does

not leak.

WARNING - Engine

exhaust

WARNING - Open liftgate

Do not drive with the liftgate

open. Poisonous exhaust gases

can enter the passenger com-

partment. If you must drive with

the liftgate open proceed as fol-

lows:

1. Close all windows.

2. Open side vents.

3. Set the air intake control at

"Fresh", the air flow control at

"Floor" or "Face" and the fan

at the highest speed.

The exhaust system should be

checked whenever the vehicle is

raised to change the oil or for any

other purpose. If you hear a change in

the sound of the exhaust or if you drive

over something that strikes the under-

neath side of the vehicle, have the

exhaust system checked as soon as

possible by an authorized Kia dealer.

Do not inhale exhaust fumes or

leave your engine running in a

enclosed area for a prolonged

time. Exhaust fumes contain

carbon monoxide, a colorless,

odorless gas that can cause

unconsciousness and death by

asphyxiation.

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Driving your vehicle

BEFORE DRIVING

Before entering vehicle

Necessary inspections

Before starting

• Be sure that all windows, outside Fluid levels, such as engine oil, • Close and lock all doors.

mirror(s), and outside lights are engine coolant, brake fluid, and

• Position the seat so that all con-

trols are easily reached.

• Buckle your seat belt.

• Adjust the inside and outside

rearview mirrors.

• Be sure that all lights work.

• Check all gauges.

• Check the operation of warning

lights when the ignition switch is

turned to the ON position.

• Release the parking brake and

make sure the brake warning light

goes out.

For safe operation, be sure you are

familiar with your vehicle and its

equipment.

clean.

washer fluid should be checked on a

regular basis, at the exact interval

depending on the fluid. Further

details are provided in chapter 8,

“Maintenance”.

• Check the condition of the tires.

• Check under the vehicle for any

sign of leaks.

• Be sure there are no obstacles

behind you if you intend to back up.

WARNING - Distracted

driving

Focus on the road while driving.

The driver's primary responsi-

bility is in the safe and legal

operation of the vehicle. Use of

any handled devices, other

equipment or vehicle systems

that distract the drive should

not be used during vehicle

operation.

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Driving your vehicle

WARNING - Fire risk

WARNING - Loose

objects

WARNING - Driving while

intoxicated

Do not drive while intoxicated.

Drinking and driving is danger-

ous. Even a small amount of

alcohol will affect your reflexes,

perceptions and judgment.

Driving while under the influ-

ence of drugs is as dangerous

as or more dangerous than driv-

ing drunk.

When you intend to park or stop

the vehicle with the engine on,

be careful not to depress the

accelerator pedal for a long

period of time. It may overheat

the engine or exhaust system

and cause fire.

Securely store items in your

vehicle. When you make a sud-

den stop or turn the steering

wheel rapidly, loose objects

may drop on the floor and it

could interfere with the opera-

tion of the foot pedals, possibly

causing an accident.

WARNING - Check sur-

roundings

WARNING - Proper

footwear

Always check the surrounding

areas near your vehicle for peo-

ple, especially children, before

putting a vehicle into D (Drive)

or R (Reverse).

Always wear appropriate shoes

when operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes (high heels,

ski boots, sandals, etc.) may

interfere with your ability to use

the brake and accelerator ped-

als.

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