Driving Your Vehicle; Maintenance; Before Driving; Before Entering Vehicle - Kia CERATO Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle

BEFORE DRIVING

Before entering vehicle

• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.

Necessary inspections

Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on
the fluid. Further details are provided in
"Maintenance" on page 8-06.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
a loss of vehicle control, that may
lead to an accident, severe personal
injury, and death. The driver's pri‐
mary responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and use
of any handheld devices, other
equipment, or vehicle systems which
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take the driver's eyes, attention and
focus away from the safe operation
of a vehicle or which are not permis‐
sible by law should never be used
during operation of the vehicle.

Before starting

• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
• Adjust the inside and outside rear‐
view mirrors.
• Be sure that all lights work.
• Check all gauges.
• Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
• Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes
out.
For safe operation, be sure you are fa‐
miliar with your vehicle and its equip‐
ment.
WARNING
All passengers must be properly bel‐
ted whenever the vehicle is moving.
Refer to "Seat belts" on page 3-17
for more information on their proper
use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe‐
cially children, before putting a car
into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
n Driving under the influence of
alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one con‐
tributor to the highway death toll
each year. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes, per‐
ceptions and judgment. Driving while
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