Driving your vehicle
START
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WARNING - Ignition key
Turn the ignition key to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning lamp
can be checked in this position.
•
Never reach for the ignition
switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel
while the vehicleisin motion.
The presence of your hand or
armin this area could cause a
loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodi ly
injury or death.
• Never turn the ignition switch
to LOCK or ACC while the
vehicle is moving. This would
result in loss of directional
control and braking function,
which could cause animmedi-
ate accident.
Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is engaged in 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
✽ NOTICE
•
If difficulty is experienced in turn-
ing the ignition key, turn the steer-
ing wheel right and left to release the
tension and then turn the key.
•
Do not place any movable
objects around the driver’s
seat as they may move while
driving, interfere with the dri-
ver and lead to an accident.
st
gear for manual transaxle or P
(Park) for automatic transaxle,
set the parking brake fully and
shut
the
engine
off.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur if
these precautions are not
taken.
Automatic transaxle
When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, the shift lever
must be in the P (Park) position.
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Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals |
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Model Year | 2008 |
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Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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