Driving your vehicle – KIA Optima 2011 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

ACC (Accessory)

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

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.

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 light can be checked in this posi-
tion.

WARNING

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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.

• Before leaving the driver’s seat,

always make sure the shift lever
is engaged in 1st gear for the
manual transaxle or P (Park) for
the automatic transaxle, set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occur
if these precautions are not
taken.

• 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.

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• 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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