Kia Sportage 2008 User Manual download pdf (Page 121)

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Driving your vehicle

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START

Turn the ignition key 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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NOTICE

If difficulty is experienced in turn-

ing the ignition key, turn the steer-

ing wheel right and left to release the

tension and then turn the key.

Automatic transaxle

When turning the ignition switch to

the LOCK position, the shift lever

must be in the P (Park) position.

WARNING - 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 immedi-

ate accident.

• Before leaving the driver’s

seat, always make sure the

shift lever is engaged in 1

st

gear for manual transaxle or P

(Park) for automatic transaxle,

set the parking brake fully and

shut the engine off.

Unexpected and sudden vehi-

cle 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 presence 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 dri-

ver and lead to an accident.

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