Kia Carens: 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:
- Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate. Do not make "jackrabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruising speed. Do not
race between stoplights. Try to adjust your speed to the traffic so you do not
have to change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles so you can avoid unnecessary
braking. This also reduces brake wear.
- Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
uses. Driving at a moderate speed, especially on the highway, is one of the
most effective ways to reduce fuel consumption.
- Do not "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This can increase fuel consumption
and also increase wear on these components. In addition, driving with your foot
resting on the brake pedal may cause the brakes to overheat, which reduces their
effectiveness and may lead to more serious consequences.
- Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at least once a month.
- Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can result
from hitting curbs or driving too fast over irregular surfaces. Poor alignment
causes faster tire wear and may also result in other problems as well as greater
fuel consumption.
- Keep your vehicle in good condition. For better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your vehicle in accordance with the maintenance
schedule. If you drive your vehicle in severe conditions, more frequent maintenance
is required.
- Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It is especially important that mud,
dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate on the underside of the vehicle.
This extra weight can result in increased fuel consumption and also contribute
to corrosion.
- Travel lightly. Do not carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.
- Do not let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (and
not in traffic), turn off your engine and restart only when you're ready to
go.
- Remember, your vehicle does not require extended warm-up. After the engine
has started, allow the engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing the
vehicle in gear. In very cold weather, however, give your engine a slightly
longer warmup period.
- Do not "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in
too high a gear resulting engine bucking. If this happens, shift to a lower
gear. Over-revving is racing the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be avoided
by shifting at the recommended speeds.
- Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air conditioning system is operated
by engine power so your fuel economy is reduced when you use it.
- Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
- Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in these conditions.
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.
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. ...
Other information:
Circuit Diagram
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A battery should last for several years, but if the transmitter or smart key
is not working properly, try replacing the battery with a new one. If you are unsure
how to use or replace the battery, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia
dealer.
Type A
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot ...