Kia SORENTO HEV 2023 - Be Sure the Exhaust System Does Not Leak; Before Driving; Driving Your Vehicle

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 underneath side of the
vehicle, have the exhaust system
checked as soon as possible by a profes
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sional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
WARNING
Engine exhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or leave
your engine running in an enclosed area
for a prolonged time. Exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide, a colourless
and odourless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and death by asphyxi
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ation.
Before driving
Before getting into the vehicle, you
should examine the vehicle 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
僅 Be sure that all windows, outside mir -
ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
僅 Check the condition of the tyres.
僅 Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
僅 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
"Maintenance" on page 8-5.
WARNING
Distracted driving
Focus on the road whilst driving. The
driver's primary responsibility is in the
safe and legal operation of a vehicle.
Any use of handheld devices, other
equipment, or vehicle systems that take
the driver's eyes, attention, and focus
away from the safe operation of a vehi
-
cle are not permissable by law. These
should never be used during the opera
-
tion of the vehicle.