Starting The Engine - Kia Sorento 2022 Manual

Driving your vehicle
NOTICE
If you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button without pressing the
brake pedal, the engine will not start
and the ENGINE START/STOP button
changes as follow:
OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC
WARNING
Never press the ENGINE START/
STOP button whilst the vehicle is
in motion. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.
Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the gear is
shifted to P (Park) position, set
the parking brake fully and shut
the engine off. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement may
occur if these precautions are not
taken.
Never reach for the ENGINE
START/STOP button or any other
controls through the steering
wheel whilst the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in the area could
cause 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 whilst driving, interfere
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ENGINE START/STOP button
with the driver and lead to an
accident.

Starting the engine

WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski
boots, etc.) may interfere with
your ability to use the brake,
accelerator.
Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal engaged. 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.
NOTICE
Kickdown mechanism (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with a
kickdown mechanism in the acceler-
ator pedal, it prevents you from
driving at full throttle unintention-
ally by making the driver require
increased effort to depress the
accelerator pedal. However, if you
depress the pedal more than
approximately 82%, the vehicle can
be at full throttle and the accelera-
tor pedal will be easier to depress.