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Driving your vehicle – KIA Borrego 2008 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

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E060103AHM

Ignition key interlock system

The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position. If the shift lever is in any other
position, the key cannot be removed.

E060200AHM

Good driving practices

• Never move the gear shift lever from P

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
tion with the accelerator pedal
depressed.

• Never move the gear shift lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.

• Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift into
R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Never take the vehicle out of gear and

coast down a hill. This may be
extremely hazardous. Always leave the
car in gear when moving.

• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and malfunc-
tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down and shift to
a lower gear. When you do this, engine
braking will help slow down the car.

• Slow down before shifting to a lower

gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.

• Always use the parking brake. Do not

depend on placing the transmission in
P (Park) to keep the vehicle from mov-
ing.

• Exercise extreme caution when driving

on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the accelera-
tor pedal.