What to do in an emergency
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In case of an emergency while driving
In case of an emergency while
driving
If an emergency situation occurs
while driving, stay calm and take the
following steps.
If the Vehicle Stalls While Driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually,
keeping a straight line.
2. Move cautiously off the road to a
safe place.
3. Turn on your hazard warning
flasher.
4. Try to start the vehicle again. If
your vehicle will not start, contact
an authorized Kia dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.
If the Vehicle Stalls at a crossroad
or crossing
1. If safe to do so, shift to the N
(Neutral) position.
2. Push the vehicle to a safe loca
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tion.
If you have a flat tire while driving
Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and let the vehicle slow
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi
-
ately to slow down the vehicle
Use the paddle shifter (left side
lever) to increase regenerative
braking control.
Do not or attempt to pull off the
road as this may cause loss of vehi
-
cle control resulting in an accident.
When the vehicle has slowed to
such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road.
Drive off the road as far as possi
-
ble and park on firm, level ground.
If you are on a divided highway, do
not park in the median area
between the two traffic lanes.
When the vehicle is stopped, press
the hazard warning flasher but
-
ton, shift to P (Park), apply the
parking brake, and place the
POWER button in the OFF posi
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tion.
Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is
away from traffic.
Follow the instructions provided
later in this chapter.