Kia SELTOS - Driving Your Vehicle; Be Sure the Exhaust System Does Not Leak; Before Driving

Driving your vehicle
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Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
Driving your vehicle
Be sure the exhaust system
does not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose.
If you hear a change in the sound of
the exhaust or if you drive over
something that strikes the under
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neath side of the vehicle, have the
exhaust system checked as soon as
possible by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an autho
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rised Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Engine exhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in a
enclosed area for a prolonged time.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon mon
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oxide, a colourless, odourless gas
that can cause unconsciousness and
death by asphyxiation.
Before driving
Before getting into the vehicle, you
should examine the car and its sur
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roundings. After getting into the
vehicle, you should check a number
of things before driving.
Before entering vehicle
䳜 Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
䳜 Check the condition of the tyres.
䳜 Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
䳜 Be sure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to back
up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in "Mainte
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nance" on page 8-4.
Before starting
䳜 Close and lock all doors.
䳜 Position the seat so that all con
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trols are easily reached.
䳜 Buckle your seat belt.
䳜 Adjust the inside and outside rear
view mirrors.
䳜 Be sure that all lights work.
䳜 Check all gauges.