What to do in an emergency
In case of an emergency while driving
If engine stalls while driving
In case of an emergency while
driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually,
keeping a straight line. Move cau
tiously off the road to a safe
place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If
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If the engine stalls at a crossroad
or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.
your vehicle does not start, con
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sult a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to consult an autho
rized Kia dealer/service partner.
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If you have a flat tire while driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driv
ing:
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1. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and let the vehicle slow
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi
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ately or attempt to pull off the
road as this may cause a loss of
control. When the vehicle has
slowed down to such a speed that
it is safe to do so, brake carefully
and pull off the road. Drive off the
road as far as possible and park
on a firm level ground. If you are
on a divided highway, do not park
in the median area between the
two traffic lanes.
2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn
on your emergency hazard flash
ers, set the parking brake.
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3. 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.
4. When changing a flat tire, follow
the instruction provided later in
this section.
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