Kia Sorento: Driving your vehicle

WARNING - Engine exhaust can be dangerous!

Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately.

• Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
• 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 an authorized Kia dealer.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous  practice. Never run the engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the vehicle out.
• Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle. If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.If you must drive with the tailgate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary: Close all windows. Open side vents. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield are kept clear of snow, ice,  leaves or other obstructions.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• Before driving
• Key positions (If equipped)
1. Illuminated ignition switch (if equipped)
• Engine start/stop button
• Manual transaxle (If equipped)
• Automatic transaxle (If equipped)
1. Good driving practices
• All wheel drive (AWD)
1. For safe All-wheel drive operation
• Brake system
1. Power brakes
2. Parking brake
3. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4. Electronic stability control (ESC)
5. Hill-start assist control (HAC)
• Cruise control system
• Blind spot detection system (BSD) (If equipped)
• Active ECO system
1. Active ECO operation
2. Economical operation
3. Special driving conditions
• Winter driving
• Trailer towing
1. Driving with a trailer
• Vehicle load limit
1. Certification label
2. Vehicle weight glossary