Driving Your Vehicle; Be Sure The Exhaust System Does Not Leak; Before Driving - Kia Sorento 2022 Manual

Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle

Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose.
If you hear a change in the sound of
the exhaust or if you drive over
something that st
rikes the underneath side of the
vehicle, have the exhaust system
checked as soon as possible by a
professional workshop. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Engine exhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in an
enclosed area for a prolonged time.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon mon-
oxide, a colourless and odourless
gas that can cause unconsciousness
and death by asphyxiation.
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Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

Before driving

Before getting into the vehicle, you
should examine the vehicle and its
surroundings. After getting into the
vehicle, you should check a number
of things before driving.
Before entering vehicle
Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tyres.
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, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in "Mainte-
nance" on page 8-5.
WARNING
Distracted driving
Focus on the road whilst driving. The
driver's primary responsibility is in
the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle. Any use of handheld
devices, other equipment, or vehicle
systems that take the driver's eyes,
attention, and focus away from the