Kia Sportage: Road Warning. Hazard Warning Flasher. In Case of an Emergency While Driving

Road Warning. Hazard Warning Flasher

If an emergency occurs while driving, or you have to stop at the side of the road, use the hazard warning flasher to alert approaching and passing traffic and encourage other drivers to proceed with caution.

Hazard Warning Flasher

The hazard warning flasher signals to other drivers that they should take extra care when approaching, overtaking, or passing the Kia Sportage.

When to use it

• When an emergency occurs while driving.
• When the vehicle is stopped at the side of the road.

How to operate it

Press the hazard warning flasher switch to activate the warning lights.

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• The hazard warning flasher works whether the vehicle is running or switched off.
• The turn signals do not operate while the hazard warning flasher is on.
• Use caution when the vehicle is being towed with the hazard warning flasher operating.

In Case of an Emergency While Driving

If the Vehicle Stalls While Driving

What to do

1. Reduce speed gradually and keep the Kia Sportage travelling in a straight line.
2. Bring the vehicle to a stop in a safe place.
3. Switch on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Try to start the vehicle again.

If the engine still will not start, contact a qualified workshop or arrange other professional assistance. Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

If the Engine Stalls at an Intersection or Crossing

What to do

1. Shift the gear to N (Neutral).
2. Move the vehicle to a safe location.

If your vehicle has a manual transmission and is not equipped with an ignition lock switch, it can be moved forward by selecting second or third gear and operating the starter without pressing the clutch pedal.

If You Have a Flat Tyre While Driving

What to do

1. Slow down gradually while keeping the vehicle travelling in a straight line.
2. Stop on level ground in a safe place away from traffic.
3. Switch on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the gear to P (Park) or N (Neutral).
6. Ask all passengers to leave the vehicle on the side away from traffic.

For instructions on changing a wheel, refer to “If You Have a Flat Tyre (With Spare Tyre).”

What to Do in an Emergency

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