Kia Forte BD Quiz
Driving Your Vehicle

Ignition Key Lock System

In this manual: Driving Your Vehicle
Your Vehicle at a Glance — 5Safety Features of Your Vehicle — 43Vehicle Specifications — 143Driving Your Vehicle — 98What to Do in an Emergency — 26Maintenance — 71Specifications and Consumer Information — 4
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The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

Good Driving Practices

  • Never shift the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
  • Never move the shift lever to the P (Park) position while the vehicle is moving. • Make sure the vehicle has come to a complete stop before attempting to shift into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
  • Never turn off the vehicle and coast down a hill. This can be extremely dangerous. Always keep the vehicle in gear while driving.
  • Do not "ride" the brakes. This may cause them to overheat and fail. Instead, when you are going down a long hill, slow down and shift to a lower gear. When you do this, engine braking will help slow the vehicle.
  • Decelerate before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may not engage.

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