Kia Sportage 2008 User Manual download pdf (Page 122)

Driving your vehicle

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1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the

clutch pedal fully and shift the

transaxle into Neutral. Keep the

clutch pedal depressed while turn-

ing the ignition switch to the start

position. The starter will not oper-

ate if the clutch pedal is not fully

depressed.

Automatic Transaxle - Place the

transaxle shift lever in P (Park).

Depress the brake pedal fully.

You can also start the engine

when the shift lever is in the N

(Neutral) position.

3. Turn the ignition switch to START

and hold it there until the engine

starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),

then release the key.

4. 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 with-

out depressing the accelerator.

Whether the engine is cold or warm,

it should be started without

depressing the accelerator.

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NOTICE

Do not engage the starter for more

than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls

or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds

before re-engaging the starter.

Excessive or improper use of the

starter may damage it.

The starter will not operate if:

• Manual Transaxle - the clutch

pedal is not fully depressed.

• Automatic Transaxle - the shift

lever is NOT in the P (Park) or N

(Neutral) position.

STARTING THE ENGINE

CAUTION - Stall

If the engine stalls while you are

in motion, do not attempt to

move the shift lever to the P

(Park) position. If traffic and

road conditions permit, you may

put the shift lever in the N

(Neutral) position while the

vehicle is still moving and turn

the ignition switch to the START

position in an attempt to restart

the engine.

CAUTION

Always wear appropriate shoes

when operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes (high heels,

ski boots,etc.) may interfere

with your ability to use the

brake and accelerator pedal,

and the clutch (if equipped).

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