Kia Picanto Owner's Manual page 298

Drivinþ your vehicle
• Use your air conditioninþ sparinþly.
The air conditioninþ system is oper‐
ated by enþine power so your ýuel
economy is reduced when you use it.
• æpen windows at hiþh speeds can re‐
duce ýuel economy.
• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
and headwinds. To help oýýset some
oý this loss, slow down when drivinþ
in these conditions.
Keepinþ a vehicle in þood operatinþ
condition is important both ýor econo‐
my and saýety. Thereýore, have the
system serviced by a proýessional
workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
n Enþine oýý durinþ motion
Never turn the enþine oýý to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steerinþ and
power brakes will not ýunction prop‐
erly without the enþine runninþ. In‐
stead, keep the enþine on and down‐
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shiýt to an appropriate þear ýor en‐
þine brakinþ eýýect. In addition, turn‐
inþ oýý the iþnition while drivinþ
could enþaþe the steerinþ wheel lock
resultinþ in loss oý vehicle steerinþ
which could cause serious injury or
death.