2011-2017 Kia Picanto 4 Door Driving your vehicle -> Key positions User Manual
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Driving your vehicle -> Key positions for Your Kia Picanto 4 Door Second Generation (2011-2017)

Driving your vehicle  
KEY POSITIONS  
ACC (Accessory)  
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-  
trical accessories are operative.  
WARNING  
• When you intend to park or stop  
the vehicle with the engine on, be  
careful not to depress the accel-  
erator pedal for a long period of  
time. It may overheat the engine  
or exhaust system and cause fire.  
NOTICE  
If difficulty is experienced turning the  
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn  
the key while turning the steering wheel  
right and left to release the tension.  
• 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.  
Keep all things in the vehicle  
safely stored.  
ON  
The warning lights can be checked  
before the engine is started. This is the  
normal running position after the engine  
is started.  
OSA057001  
Ignition switch position  
LOCK  
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the  
engine is not running to prevent battery  
discharge.  
The steering wheel locks to protect  
against theft. The ignition key can be  
removed only in the LOCK position.  
When turning the ignition switch to the  
LOCK position, push the key inward at  
the ACC position and turn the key toward  
the LOCK position.  
• If you do not focus on driving, it  
may cause an accident. Be care-  
ful when operating what may dis-  
turb driving such as audio or  
heater. It is the responsibility of  
the driver to always drive safely.  
START  
Turn the ignition switch to the START  
position to start the engine. The engine  
will crank until you release the key; then  
it returns to the ON position. The brake  
warning light can be checked in this posi-  
tion.  
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Driving your vehicle  
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WARNING - Ignition switch  
• Do not place any movable objects  
around the driver’s seat as they  
may move while driving, interfere  
with the driver and lead to an  
accident.  
• Never turn the ignition switch to  
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is  
moving. This would result in loss  
of directional control and braking  
function, which could cause an  
accident.  
• The anti-theft steering column lock  
is not a substitute for the parking  
brake. Before leaving the driver’s  
seat, always make sure the shift  
lever is engaged in 1st gear for the  
manual transaxle or P (Park) for  
the automatic transaxle, set the  
parking brake fully and shut the  
engine off. Unexpected and sud-  
den vehicle movement may occur  
if these precautions are not taken.  
• Never reach for the ignition  
switch, or any other controls  
through the steering wheel while  
the vehicle is in motion.The pres-  
ence of your hand or arm in this  
area could cause a loss of vehicle  
control, an accident and serious  
bodily injury or death.  
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