Kia Sonet 2024 - Key positions; Starting the engine

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Driving your vehicle Key positions
Key positions (if equipped)
Ignition switch position
LOCK (1)
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory) (2)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec -
trical accessories are operative.
NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key whilst turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
ON (3)
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the
engine is not running to prevent battery
discharge.
START (4)
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
position.
WARNING
Ignition switch
僅 Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK
or ACC whilst the vehicle is moving.
This would result in loss of directional
control and braking function, which
could cause an accident.
僅 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
transmission, set the parking brake
fully and shut the engine off. Unex
-
pected and sudden vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions are
not taken.
僅 Never reach for the ignition switch, or
any other controls through the steer
-
ing wheel whilst the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a loss of
vehicle control, an accident and seri
-
ous bodily injury or death.
僅 Do not place any movable objects
around the driver's seat as they may
move whilst driving, interfere with the
driver and lead to an accident.
Starting the engine
WARNING
僅 Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal, and the
clutch. (if equipped)
僅 Do not start the vehicle with the accel
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erator pedal depressed. The vehicle
can move and lead to an accident.
僅 Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if the
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