Driving your vehicle, Warning – KIA Magentis 2010 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

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ACC (Accessory)

The steering wheel is unlocked (if
equipped) and electrical accessories are
operative.

NOTICE

If difficulty is experienced in turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.

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ON

The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.

Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent battery
discharge.

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START

Turn the ignition switch 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.

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WARNING -

Ignition
switch

• 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 an
accident.

• The anti-theft steering column

lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the
driver’s seat, always make sure
the shift lever is engaged in P
(Park) set the parking brake fully
and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.

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• Never reach for the ignition

switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel while
the vehicle is in motion. The pres-
ence of your hand or arm in this
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.

• Do not place any movable objects

around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an
accident.

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