In Case Of An Emergency Whilst Driving; If The Engine Stalls At A Crossroad Or Crossing; If You Have A Flat Tyre Whilst Driving; If Engine Stalls Whilst Driving - Kia SORENTO Owner's Manual

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILST DRIVING

If the engine stalls at a cross-
road or crossing
• If the engine stalls at a crossroad
or crossing, set the shift lever in the
N (Neutral) position and then push
the vehicle to a safe place.
• If your vehicle has a manual
transaxle not equipped with a igni-
tion lock switch, the vehicle can
move forward by shifting to the 2
(second) or 3 (third) gear and then
turning the starter without depress-
ing the clutch pedal.
If you have a flat tyre whilst
driving
If a tyre goes flat whilst you are driv-
ing:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and let the vehicle slow
down whilst driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi-
ately or attempt to pull off the road
as this may cause a loss of control.
When the vehicle has slowed down
to such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on a firm level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.
2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn
on your emergency hazard flash-
ers, set the parking brake and put
the transaxle in P (automatic
transaxle) or reverse (manual
transaxle).
3. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.
What to do in an emergency
4. When changing a flat tyre, follow
the instruction provided later in
this section.

If engine stalls whilst driving

1. Reduce your speed gradually,
keeping a straight line. Move cau-
tiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If
your vehicle does not start, con-
sult a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to consult an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner.
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