Kia Soul 2023 Manual page 206

Driving your vehicle
僅 Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
僅 Be sure that all lights work.
僅 Check all gauges.
僅 Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
僅 Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its equip-
ment.
WARNING
Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be careful
not to depress the accelerator pedal for
a long period of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system and cause
fire.
WARNING
Check surroundings
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for pedestrians, espe-
cially children, before putting a vehicle
into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
Loose objects
Securely store items in your vehicle.
When you make a sudden stop or turn
the steering wheel rapidly; loose objects
may drop on the floor and it could inter-
fere with the operation of the foot ped-
als, possibly causing an accident.
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WARNING
Driving while intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated. Drinking
and driving is dangerous. Even a small
amount of alcohol will affect your
reflexes, perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influence of
drugs is as dangerous as or more dan-
gerous than driving drunk.
WARNING
Proper footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedals.
Before driving