Kia Carens: Driving your vehicle / Economical operation

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Economical operation

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you drive and when you drive.

Each of these factors affects how many kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehicle as economically as possible, use the following driving suggestions to help save money in both fuel and repairs:

Keeping a vehicle in good operating condition is important both for economy and safety. We recommend in general that the vehicle be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING - Engine off during motion

Never turn the engine off to coast down hills or anytime the vehicle is in motion. The power steering and power brakes will not function properly without the engine running. Instead, keep the engine on and downshift to an appropriate gear for engine braking effect. In addition, turning off the ignition while driving could engage the steering wheel lock (if equipped) resulting in loss of vehicle steering which could cause serious injury or death.

Driver's Attention
The driver must be cautious in the below situations, because the system may not detect other vehicles or objects in certain circumstances. - The vehicle drives on a curved road or through a tollgate. ...

Special driving conditions
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Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Inhibitor Switch Description and operation


Description • The inhibitor switch is installed on top of transaxle, and is connected to the shift lever by a shift cable. • Inhibitor switch signals (S1, S2, S3, S4) are transmitted to the TCM according to the driver' ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Ashtray


To use the ashtray, open the cover. To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it out. WARNING - Ashtray use Do not use the vehicle’s ashtray as a waste receptacle. Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ashtray with other combustible materials may cause a fire. CAUTION When cleaning spilled liqu ...

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