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:
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check tire pressure. You can not tell if your tires
are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly
inflated even when they're underinfla ...
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights
will be turned ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside
the vehicle.
CAUTION
Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel,
this will ensure better auto-light ...