Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 348

Drivinþ your vehicle
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 (if equipped) is not a substi‐
tute for the parking brake. Before
leaving the driver's seat, always
make sure the shift lever is engag‐
ed in P (Park) for the dual clutch
transmission, set
brake fully and shut the engine
off. Unexpected and sudden vehi‐
cle movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
• Never reach for
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.
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• 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 hybrid system
WARNING
• Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle. Un‐
suitable shoes, such as high heels,
the parking
ski boots, sandals, flip-flops, etc.,
may interfere with your ability to
use the brake and accelerator ped‐
als.
• Do not start the vehicle with the
the ignition
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move and lead to
an accident.
NOTICE
The hybrid system will start by
turninþ the iþnition switch to START.
1. Make sure the parkinþ brake is ap‐
plied.
2. Make sure the shiýt lever is in P
(Park).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the iþnition switch to START. Iý
the hybrid system starts, the "
indicator will come on.
NOTICE
• Do not wait ýor the enþine to
warm up while the vehicle remains
stationary.
Start drivinþ at moderate enþine
speeds. (Steep acceleratinþ and
deceleratinþ should be avoided.)
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