KIA Sorento 2007 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

Automatic Transmission -

Place the

transmission 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

0°F / -18°C) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.

Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started

without depressing

the accelerator.

The starter will not operate if:

Automatic Transmission -

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

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.

WARNING

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 acceler-
ator pedal, and the clutch pedal (if
equipped).