Kia Carens: What to do in an emergency / Emergency Commodity
There are some emergency commodities in the vehicle to help you respond to the
emergency situation.
Fire extinguisher
If there is small fire and you know how to use the fire extinguisher, take the
following steps carefully.
1. Pull the pin at the top of the extinguisher that keeps the handle from being
accidentally pressed.
2. Aim the nozzle toward the base of the fire.
3. Stand approximately 2.5 m (8 ft) away from the fire and squeeze the handle
to discharge the extinguisher. If you release the handle, the discharge will stop.
4. Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the base of the fire. After the fire appears
to be out, watch it carefully since it may re-ignite.
Triangle reflector
Place the triangle reflector on the road to warn oncoming vehicles during emergencies,
such as when the vehicle is parked by the roadside due to any problems.
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an authorized Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tempor ...
Other information:
WARNING - Windshield heating
Do not use the position during
cooling operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature
of the outside air and the windshield could cause the outer surface of the windshield
to fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this case, set the mode ...
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution
of water and baking soda.
If the vehicle i ...