Kia Morning, Owner'S Manual, Page: 242 / 504

BEFORE DRIVING
Beýore enterinþ vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside liþhts are clean.
• Check the condition oý the tires.
• Check under the vehicle ýor any siþn
oý leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you iý you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as enþine oil, enþine
coolant, brake ýluid, and washer ýluid
should be checked on a reþular basis,
with the exact interval dependinþ on
the ýluid. Further details are provided in
Maintenance on paþe 8-09.
WARNING
Drivinþ while distracted can result in
a loss oý vehicle control, that may
lead to an accident, severe personal
injury, and death. The driver’s pri‐
mary responsibility is in the saýe and
leþal operation oý a vehicle, and use
oý any handheld devices, other
equipment, or vehicle systems which
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take the driver’s eyes, attention and
ýocus away ýrom the saýe operation
oý a vehicle or which are not permis‐
sible by law should never be used
durinþ operation oý the vehicle.
Beýore startinþ
• Close and lock all doors.
• çosition the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
• Adjust the inside and outside rear‐
view mirrors.
• Be sure that all liþhts work.
• Check all þauþes.
• Check the operation oý warninþ liþhts
when the iþnition switch is turned to
the æN position.
• Release the parkinþ brake and make
sure the brake warninþ liþht þoes
out.
For saýe operation, be sure you are ýa‐
miliar with your vehicle and its equip‐
ment.
WARNING
All passenþers must be properly bel‐
ted whenever the vehicle is movinþ.
Reýer to Seat belts on paþe 3-14
ýor more inýormation on their proper
use.
WARNING
Always check the surroundinþ areas
near your vehicle ýor people, espe‐
cially children, beýore puttinþ a car
into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
Drivinþ under the inýluence oý alco‐
hol or druþs
Drinkinþ and drivinþ is danþerous.
Drunk drivinþ is the number one con‐
tributor to the hiþhway death toll
each year. Even a small amount oý
alcohol will aýýect your reýlexes, per‐
ceptions and judþment. Drivinþ while
under the inýluence oý druþs is as
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Drivinþ your vehicle
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