KIA Sorento (2009) User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-
tion 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.

Automatic transmission

When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, the shift lever must be in
the P (Park) position.

WARNING

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Ignition key

• 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
immediate accident.

• Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift lever
is engaged in 1

st

gear for manual

transmission or P (Park) for auto-
matic transmission, set the park-
ing brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den 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.

WARNING

When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-
ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.

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