僅 Starting The Engine - Kia Sportage 2024 Owner's 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 prevent 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 while the vehicle is moving. This
would result in loss of directional control
and braking function, which could cause
an accident.
NOTICE
If you leave the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position for a long time, the
battery may discharge.
WARNING
Key holder
Do not attach small purses, multiple
keys, or any other heavy accessories to
the driver's key chain used to start the
vehicle. This may cause the driver to
accidentally make the key inserted in the
vehicle to change the ignition position to
the ACC position while the vehicle is
moving thereby increasing the risk of an
accident and causing the deactivation of
several safety features.
WARNING
Leaving the vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden vehicle
movement, never leave your vehicle if
the gear is not locked in the P (Park)
position and the parking brake is fully
engaged. Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the gear is
shifted to P (Park) position, set the park -
ing brake fully and shut the engine off.
Starting the engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the gear is shifted to P
(Park) position. Depress the brake
pedal fully.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and
hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
It should be started without depress -
ing the accelerator pedal.
4. Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
WARNING
Steering wheel
Never reach for any controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a loss of
vehicle control.
Key positions
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