Starting The Engine - Kia Cerato 2021 Manual

Driving your vehicle
ON (3)
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after
the engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON
if the engine is not running to pre -
vent battery discharge.
START (4)
Turn the ignition switch to the
START position to start the engine.
The engine will crank until you
release the key; then it returns to
the ON position. The brake warning
light can be checked in this position.
WARNING
Ignition switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC whilst the vehicle is
moving.This would result in loss of
directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.
The anti-theft steering column
lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the
driver s seat, always make sure
the shift lever is engaged in 1st
gear (for Manual Transmission) or
P (Park) for (for Automatic Trans -
mission), set the parking brake
fully and shut the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
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movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition
switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel whilst
the vehicle is in motion. The pres -
ence of your hand or arm in this
area could cause a loss of vehicle
control, an accident and serious
bodily injury or death.
Do not place any movable objects
around the driver s seat as they
may move whilst driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an
accident.

Starting the engine

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
accelerator pedal, and the clutch.
(if equipped)
Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed. The
vehicle can move and lead to an
accident.
Wait until the engine rpm is nor -
mal. The vehicle may suddenly
move if the brake pedal is
released when the rpm is high.
Key positions