Kia K900: Before starting
- Close and lock all doors.
- Position the seat so that all controls are easily reached.
- Buckle your seat belt.
- Adjust the inside and outside rearview 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 off.
For safe operation, be sure you are familiar with your vehicle and its equipment.
WARNING
Check surrounding
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for people, especially children, before putting a vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
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 dangerous than driving drunk.
WARNING
Loose object
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 interfere with the operation of the foot pedals, possibly causing an accident.
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 a fire.
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.
WARNING
Distracted driving
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Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in ...
Antenna
When the radio power switch is turned on while the Engine Start/Stop Button is
in either the “ON” or “ACC” position, your car will receive both AM and FM broadcast
signals through the antenna in ...
High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights, push the lever away from you. Pull it back
for low beams.
The high beam indicator will illuminate when the headlight high beams are switched
on.
To prevent ...