Kia Sorento: Risk of Burns When Parking or Stopping Your Vehicle

• Do not park, idle, or stop your Kia Sorento over or near flammable materials such as dry grass, fallen leaves, loose paper, spilled oil, or discarded tires. Contact with or proximity to the hot exhaust pipe, catalytic converter, or underbody components creates a severe fire hazard.

• When allowing the engine to idle at high speeds in an enclosed space or with the rear bumper positioned near a wall or barrier, intense heat emitted from the exhaust tailpipe can cause surrounding paint discoloration, localized material melting, or structural fire risks. Always maintain ample clearance between the rear of your vehicle and any walls or structures.

• Never touch the exhaust manifold, exhaust piping, catalytic converter, or muffler while the engine is running or immediately after turning the vehicle off. These emissions components operate at extremely high temperatures and present a severe risk of burns upon direct skin contact.