Kia Sedona: 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 an authorized Kia dealer.

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 monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.

WARNING - Open tailgate Do not drive with the tailgate open. Poisonous exhaust gases can enter the passenger compartment If you must drive with the tailgate open proceed as follows:

1. Close all windows.

2. Open side vents.

3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at the highest speed.

• Before driving
1. Before entering vehicle
2. Necessary inspections
3. Before starting
• Key positions
1. Illuminated ignition switch
2. Ignition switch position
3. Starting the engine
• Engine START/STOP button
1. Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button
2. ENGINE START/STOP button position
3. Starting the engine with a smart key
• Automatic transaxle
1. Automatic transaxle operation
2. Good driving practices
• Brake system
1. Power brakes
2. Parking brake
3. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4. Electronic stability control (ESC)
5. Vehicle stability management (VSM)
6. Hill-start assist control (HAC)
7. Good braking practices
• Cruise control system
1. To set cruise control speed
2. To increase cruise control set speed
3. To decrease the cruising speed
4. To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on
5. To cancel cruise control, do one of the following
6. To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 30 km/h (20 mph)
7. To turn cruise control off, do one of the following
• Smart cruise control system (SCC)
1. Speed setting (SCC)
2. To increase cruise control set speed
3. Vehicle to vehicle distance setting (SCC)
4. To convert to cruise control mode
5. Limitations of the system
• Active ECO system
1. Active ECO operation
2. When Active ECO is activated
3. Limitation of Active ECO operation
• Drive mode integrated control system
1. DRIVE mode
• Blind spot detection system (BSD)
1. BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist)
2. RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
3. Non-operating condition
• Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
1. Warning indicator
2. The LDWS does not operate when
• Foward collision warning system (FCWS)
1. FCWS Operation
2. Limitations of the System
• Economical operation
• Special driving conditions
1. Hazardous driving conditions
2. Reducing the risk of a rollover
3. Rocking the vehicle
4. Smooth cornering
5. Driving at night
6. Driving in the rain
7. Driving in flooded areas
8. Driving off-road
9. Highway driving
• Winter driving
1. Snowy or icy conditions
2. Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
3. Check battery and cables
4. Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
5. Check spark plugs and ignition system
6. To keep locks from freezing
7. Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system
8. Don
9. Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath
10. Carry emergency equipment
• Trailer towing
1. Hitches
2. Safety chains
3. Trailer brakes
4. Driving with a trailer
5. Maintenance when trailer towing
6. If you do decide to pull a trailer
• Vehicle load limit
1. Tire and loading information label
2. Certification label
• Vehicle weight glossary