Kia Soul 2012 User Manual download pdf (Page 265)

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Driving your vehicle

• Don't let the engine idle longer

than necessary. If you are waiting

(and not in traffic), turn off your

engine and restart only when

you're ready to go.

• Remember, your vehicle does not

require extended warm-up. After

the engine has started, allow the

engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds

prior to placing the vehicle in gear.

In very cold weather, however, give

your engine a slightly longer warm-

up period.

• Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.

Lugging is driving too slowly in a

very high gear resulting in engine

bucking. If this happens, shift to a

lower gear. Over-revving is racing

the engine beyond its safe limit.

This can be avoided by shifting at

the recommended speed.

• Use your air conditioning sparingly.

The air conditioning system is

operated by engine power so your

fuel economy is reduced when you

use it.

• Open windows at high speeds can

reduce fuel economy.

• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds

and headwinds. To help offset

some of this loss, slow down when

driving in these conditions.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating

condition is important both for econ-

omy and safety. Therefore, have an

authorized Kia dealer perform

scheduled inspections and mainte-

nance.

WARNING - Engine off

during motion

Never turn the engine off to

coast down hills or anytime the

vehicle is in motion. The power

steering and power brakes will

not function properly without

the engine running. In addition,

turning off the ignition while

driving could engage the steer-

ing wheel lock resulting in loss

of vehicle steering. Keep the

engine on and downshift to an

appropriate gear for engine

braking effect.

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