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What to do in an emergency
In case of an emergency whilst
driving
If an emergency situation occurs
whilst driving, stay calm and take
the following steps.
If the vehicle stalls whilst driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually,
keeping a straight line.
2. Move cautiously off the road to a
safe place.
3. Turn on your hazard warning
flasher.
4. Try to start the vehicle again. If
your vehicle will not start, contact
a professional workshop or seek
other qualified assistance. Kia
recommends to contact an
authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
If the engine stalls at a crossroad
or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad
or crossing, set the gear in the N
(Neutral) position and then push
the vehicle to a safe place.
If you have a flat tyre whilst driving
1. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and let the vehicle slow
down whilst driving straight
ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi-
ately or attempt to pull off the
road as this may cause a loss of
control.
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In case of an emergency whilst driving
2. When the vehicle has slowed to
such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road.
3. Drive off the road as far as possi-
ble and park on firm level ground.
If you are on a divided highway,
do not park in the median area
between the two traffic lanes.
4. When the vehicle is stopped, turn
on your emergency hazard flash-
ers, set the parking brake and put
the transmission in P.
5. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is
away from traffic.
6. When changing a flat tyre, follow
the instruction provided later in
this section.
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