Kia CERATO 2018 Owner's Manual page 361

WARNING
n 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 ac‐
cident.
• 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 the manual transaxle or P
(Park) for the automatic trans‐
axle / dual clutch transmission, set
the parking brake fully and shut
the engine off.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement may occur if these pre‐
cautions are not taken.
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• Never reach for the
switch, or any other controls
through the steering wheel while
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 while driving, interfere
with the driver and lead to an acci‐
dent.
Starting the engine
WARNING
• Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle. Un‐
suitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, etc.) may interfere with
your ability to use the brake, ac‐
celerator and clutch
equipped).
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ignition • 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.
Starting the gasoline engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is ap‐
plied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal de‐
pressed while turning the ignition
switch to the start position.
Automatic transaxle / Dual clutch
transmission - Place the transaxle
shift lever in P (Park). Depress the
brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when
pedal (if the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
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