KIA Magentis 2009 User Manual

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Features of your vehicle

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Power steering

Power steering uses energy from the
engine to assist you in steering the vehi-
cle. If the engine is off or if the power
steering system becomes inoperative,
the vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power steer-
ing checked by an authorized KIA dealer.

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✽ NOTICE

If the power steering drive belt breaks

or if the power steering pump malfunc-

tions, the steering effort will greatly

increase.

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✽ NOTICE

If the vehicle is parked for extended

periods outside in cold weather (below -

10°C/14°F), the power steering may

require increased effort when the engine

is first started. This is caused by

increased fluid viscosity due to the cold

weather and does not indicate a mal-

function.

When this happens, increase the engine

RPM by depressing accelerator until the

RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then release or

let the engine idle for two or three min-

utes to warm up the fluid.

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Tilt steering

Tilt steering allows you to adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. You can
also raise it to give your legs more room
when you exit and enter the vehicle.

The steering wheel should be positioned
so that it is comfortable for you to drive,
while permitting you to see the instru-
ment panel warning lights and gauges.

STEERING WHEEL

CAUTION

Never hold the steering wheel
against a stop (extreme right or left
turn) for more than 5 seconds with
the engine running. Holding the
steering wheel for more than 5 sec-
onds in either position may cause
damage to the power steering
pump.

WARNING

• Never adjust the angle of the

steering wheel while driving. You
may lose steering control and
cause severe personal injury,
death or accidents.

• After adjusting, push the steering

wheel both up and down to be
certain it is locked in position.