Automatic Transaxle - Kia Sportage 2008 Owner's Manual

START
Turn the ignition key 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 lamp
can be checked in this position.
✽ NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced in turn-
ing the ignition key, turn the steer-
ing wheel right and left to release the
tension and then turn the key.
WARNING -
Ignition key
• 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 immedi-
ate accident.
• Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is engaged in 1
gear for manual transaxle or P
(Park) for automatic transaxle,
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur if
these precautions are not
taken.
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Driving your vehicle
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• Never reach for the ignition
switch, or any other 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, an
accident and serious bodily
injury or death.
• Do not place any movable
st
objects around the driver's
seat as they may move while
driving, interfere with the dri-
ver and lead to an accident.
off.

Automatic transaxle

When turning the ignition switch to
the LOCK position, the shift lever
must be in the P (Park) position.
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