2009 KIA Sedona Owner's Manual

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KIA Sedona 2009 2.G Owners Manual 4
Before driving / 4-2
Key positions / 4-3
Starting the engine / 4-4
Automatic transaxle / 4-5
Cruise control system / 4-11
Brake system / 4-14
Electronic stability control / 4-19
Rear parking assist

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KIA Sedona 2009 2.G Owners Manual Driving your vehicle24Before entering vehicle:• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
 Check the condition of the tires.
 Check under the vehicle for any sign o

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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ignition switch 
(if equipped)Whenever front door is opened, the igni-
tion switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition switch
is not in

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KIA Sedona 2009 2.G Owners Manual Driving your vehicle44
STARTING THE  ENGINE 1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park). Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine whent

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Driving your vehicle
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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The lock release button must be depressed while moving the shift lever. Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting.The shift lever

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KIA Sedona 2009 2.G Owners Manual Driving your vehicle64Automatic transaxle operationAll normal forward driving is done with
the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.
To move the shift lever from the P (Park)
position, the brake peda

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Driving your vehicle
Transaxle rangesP (park)Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.
R (reverse)

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KIA Sedona 2009 2.G Owners Manual Driving your vehicle84Sports modeWhether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
ing the shift lever from the “D” position
into the manual gate. To return to “D