Driving Your Vehicle; Before Driving - Kia EV9 2024 Manual

Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle

Before driving

Before entering the vehicle, you should
examine the car and its surroundings.
After entering the vehicle, you should
check a number of things before driving.
Before entering the vehicle
僅 Be sure that all windows, outside mir -
ror(s), and outside lights are unob -
scured.
僅 Check the condition of the tires.
僅 Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
僅 Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before starting.
僅 Close and lock all doors.
僅 Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
僅 Buckle your seat belt.
僅 Adjust the inside and outside rear-
view mirrors.
僅 Be sure that all lights work.
僅 Check all gauges.
僅 Check the operation of warning lights
when the EV button is turned to the
ON position.
僅 Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light turns off.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its equip -
ment.
WARNING
Check Surroundings
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for pedestrians, espe -
cially children, before putting a vehicle
into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
Loose Objects
Securely store items in your vehicle.
When you make a sudden stop or turn
the steering wheel rapidly; loose objects
may drop on the floor and could inter -
fere with the operation of the foot ped -
als, possibly causing an accident.
WARNING
Proper Footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedals.
WARNING
Driving While Intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated. Drinking
and driving is dangerous. Even a small
amount of alcohol will affect your
reflexes, perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influence of
drugs is as dangerous or more danger -
ous than driving drunk.
WARNING
Distracted Driving
Focus on the road while driving. The
driver's primary responsibility is the safe
and legal operation of the vehicle. The
drive must not use of any handheld
devices, other equipment or vehicle sys -
tems during vehicle operation.
Before driving
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