Kia NIRO - Starting the vehicle

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• 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 acci‐
dent.
Starting the vehicle
WARNING
• Always wear appropriate shoes
when
operating your vehicle. Un‐
suitable shoes, such as high heels,
ski boots, sandals, flip-flops, etc.,
may interfere with your ability to
use the brake and accelerator ped‐
als.
• Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depr
essed.
The vehicle can move and lead to
an accident.
NOTICE
• The
vehicle will start by pressing
the Power button, only when the
smart key is in the vehicle.
• Even when the smart key is in the
vehicle, and when it is far away
from the driver, the vehicle may
not start.
• When the Power button is in the
ACC or ON position, any door is
open, the system checks for the
smart key. When the smart key is
not in the vehicle, the "
" indi‐
cator
will blink and the warning
"Key not in vehicle" will come on.
When all doors are closed, the
chime will also sound for about
5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle when in the ACC posi‐
tion or if the vehicle is ON.
1. Always
carry the smart key with
you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is ap‐
plied.
3. Make sure the shifter dial is in P
(Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5.
Press the Power button. If the vehi‐
cle starts, the "
" indicator will
c
ome on.
NOTICE
• Always
start the vehicle with your
foot on the brake pedal.
• If ambient temperature is low, the
"
" indicator may remain illumi‐
nated
longer than the normal
amount of time.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
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Driving your vehicle