INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We want to help you get the greatest The general layout of the manual is
WARNING
possible driving pleasure from your provided in the Table of Contents. A
A WARNING indicates a situation
vehicle. Your Owner s Manual can good place to start is the index; it has
in which serious bodily injury or
assist you in many ways. We strongly an alphabetical listing of all informa-
death could result if the warning is
recommend that you read the entire tion in your manual.
ignored.
manual. Especially, in order to pre-
Sections: This manual has eight sec-
vent death or injury, at the very least,
tions plus an index. Each section
you must read the WARNING and
begins with a brief list of contents so CAUTION
CAUTION sections spread through-
you can tell at a glance if that section
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
out the manual, which are easily rec-
has the information you want.
which personal injury, perhaps
ognized by their special markings list-
severe, could result if the caution
ed.
You ll find various WARNING s, is ignored.
Illustrations complement the words in
CAUTION s, and NOTICE s in this
this manual to best explain how to
manual. These WARNING s,
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enjoy your vehicle. By reading your
CAUTION s and NOTICE s were pre-
manual, you learn about features,
pared to enhance your personal safe- A NOTICE indicates a situation in
important safety information, and
which damage to your vehicle could
ty and continued satisfaction with Kia
driving tips under various road condi-
result if the notice is ignored.
vehicle.You should carefully read and
tions.
follow ALL procedures and recom-
mendations provided in these
WARNING s, CAUTION s and
NOTICE s.
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INTRODUCTION
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS
No special break-in period is needed.
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you
may add to the performance, econo-
my and life of your vehicle.
" Do not race the engine.
" Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
" Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
" Avoid full-throttle starts.
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