KIA Sorento (2011) User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

NOTICE

If you leave the ENGINE START/ STOP
button in the ACC or ON position for a
long time, the battery will discharge.

E040300AHM-EU

Starting the engine with a smart
key (if equipped)

1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside

the vehicle.

2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly

applied

3. Automatic Transaxle - Place the

transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.

4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP but-

ton while depressing the brake pedal.

5. In extremely cold weather (below -

18°C (0°F)) or after the vehicle has not
been operated for several days, let the
engine warm up without depressing
the accelerator.

Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing the
accelerator.

WARNING

• Never press the ENGINE START/

STOP button while the vehicle is
in motion except in an emer-
gency. If the engine stops while
the vehicle is in motion, 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 P (Park), set the
parking 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 ENGINE

START/STOP button or any other
controls through the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in the area could
cause 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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