KIA K2500 (2017 year). Manual — part 11
Driving your vehicle
Outside (fresh) air position
WARNING
The indicator light on the
button is not illuminated
•
Continued climate control
when the outside
(fresh)
system operation in the recir-
1
air position is selected.
culated air position may allow
humidity to increase inside
With the outside (fresh) air
vehicle which may fog the
2
position selected, air
glass and obscure visibility.
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or
•
Do not sleep in a vehicle with
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cooled according to the
air conditioning or heating
function selected.
system on. It may cause seri-
ous harm or death due to a
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drop in the oxygen level
Air conditioning button
✽ NOTICE
and/or body temperature.
(if equipped)
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It should be noted that prolonged
•
Continued climate control
Push the A/C button to turn the air
operation of the heating in recircu-
system operation in the
conditioning system on
(indicator
lated air position will cause fogging
reciruclated air position can
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light will illuminate). Push the button
of the windshield and side windows
cause drowsiness or sleepi-
again to turn the air conditioning sys-
and the air within the passenger
ness, and loss of vehicle con-
tem off.
compartment will become stale.
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trol. Set the air intake control
In addition, prolonged use of the air
to the outside (fresh) air posi-
conditioning with the “recirculated
tion as much as possible
8
air position” selected, will result in
while driving.
excessively dry air in the passenger
compartment.
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Driving your vehicle
System operation
Heating
Air conditioning (if equipped)
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the
position.
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with environmentally friendly
2. Set the air intake control to the
1. Set the mode to the
position.
1
R-134a refrigerant.
outside (fresh) air position.
2. Set the air intake control to the
1. Start the engine. Push the air con-
3. Set the temperature control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
desired position.
ditioning button.
2
3. Set the temperature control to the
2. Set the mode to the
position.
desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
3. Set the air intake control to the out-
3
4. Set the fan speed control to the
side air or recirculated air position.
desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired,
turn the air conditioning system (if
4. Set the temperature control knob
4
equipped) on.
to the desired position.
•
If cool air is desired at face level for
5. Set the fan speed control to the
bi-level operation, set the mode to
desired speed.
5
the
position.
6. Adjust the fan speed control and
•
If the windshield fogs up, set the
temperature control to maintain
6
mode to the
position.
maximum comfort.
,
• If warmer air is desired at floor level
for bi-level operation, set the mode
7
to the
position and adjust the
temperature control to maintain
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maximum comfort.
• When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control to the
9
extreme left position, set the air
intake control to the recirculated air
position, then set the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
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Driving your vehicle
✽ NOTICE
Air conditioning system
•
When using the air conditioning
operation tips
system, you may notice clear water
•
When using the air conditioning
dripping (or even pudding) on the
system, monitor the temperature
•
If the vehicle has been parked in
ground under the passenger side
gauge closely while driving up
direct sunlight during hot weather,
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of the vehicle. This is a normal sys-
hills or in heavy traffic when out-
open the windows for a short time
tem operation characteristics.
side temperatures are high. Air
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
2
•
The air conditioning system
conditioning system operation
escape.
may cause engine overheating.
includes a function that automati-
•
To help reduce moisture inside of
Continue to use the blower fan but
cally turns the air conditioning com-
windows on rainy humid days,
3
turn the air conditioning system
pressor off if engine coolant tem-
decrease the humidity inside the
off if the temperature gauge indi-
perature approaches an over heat-
vehicle by operating the air condi-
cates engine overheating.
ing level. The air conditioning com-
4
tioning system.
•
When opening the windows in
pressor operation will resume once
•
During air conditioning system
humid weather air conditioning
engine coolant temperature returns
operation, you may occasionally
to the normal range. Also, the air
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may create water droplets inside
the vehicle. Since excessive water
notice a slight change in engine
conditioning compressor is auto-
speed at idle as the air condition-
matically turned off for a few sec-
droplets may cause to damage to
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electrical equipment, air condi-
ing compressor cycles on. This is
onds when the accelerator is fully
a normal system operation charac-
depressed (wide open throttle).
tioning should only be run with
teristics.
the windows closed.
•
When operating the air condition-
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•
Use the air conditioning system
ing system use the outside (fresh)
every month if only for a few min-
air position.
utes to ensure maximum system
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•
Operating the air conditioning sys-
performance.
tem in the recirculated air position
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does provide maximum cooling,
however, continual operation in this
mode may cause the air inside the
vehicle to become stale.
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Driving your vehicle
Checking the amount of air
Air conditioner refrigerant and
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
compressor lubricant
1
When the amount of refrigerant is
CAUTION
low, the performance of the air con-
Improper service may cause
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
serious injury to the person per-
2
has a bad influence on the air condi-
forming the service.
tioning system.
For more detailed information,
3
Therefore, we recommend that the
we recommend that you contact
system be inspected by an author-
an authorized Kia dealer.
ized Kia dealer.
4
✽ NOTICE
5
When the performance of the air
conditioning system is reduced it is
6
important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant is
used. Otherwise, damage to the
7
compressor and abnormal system
operation may occur.
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Driving your vehicle
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
CAUTION
Do not use the
or
posi-
tion during cooling operation in
1
extremely humid weather. The
➀ ➁
➀ ➁
difference between the tempera-
ture of the outside air and that
2
➂ ➃
➂ ➃
of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the wind-
3
shield to fog up, causing loss of
visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection knob to the
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position and fan speed control
To defog inside windshield
To defrost outside windshield
knob to the lower speed.
1. Select any fan speed except “0”.
1. Set the fan speed to the “3” or “4”
5
position.
2. Select desired temperature.
2. Set the temperature to the
3. Select the
or
position.
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extreme hot position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air con-
3. Select the
position.
ditioning will be selected.
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4. The outside (fresh) air and air con-
ditioning will be selected.
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Driving your vehicle
•
For maximum defrosting, set the
Defogging logic
temperature control to the extreme
To reduce the probability of fogging
right/hot position and the fan speed
up the inside of the windshield, the
control to the highest speed.
1
air intake control is set to the outside
•
If warm air to the floor is desired
(fresh) air position automatically if
while defrosting or defogging, set
➀ ➁
any of following occur.
2
the mode to the floor-defrost posi-
➂ ➃
• The mode is selected to the
,
tion.
or
while the system is acti-
3
•
Before driving, clear all snow and
vated.
ice from the windshield, rear win-
• The ignition switch is turned on
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
while the mode is selected to the
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all side windows.
or
•
Clear all snow and ice from the
How to cancel or return defogging
In this case, the air conditioning will
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
logic of manual climate control system
5
automatically operate if the mode is
improve heater and defroster effi-
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
selected to the
or
ciency and to reduce the probabili-
position.
If you don’t want the air-conditioning
6
ty of fogging up inside of the wind-
2. Turn the fan speed control knob to
shield.
or outside (fresh) air position, press
the “0” position.
the corresponding button to cancel
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the operation.
3. Turn the mode selection knob to
the defrost position (
).
4. Push the air intake control button
8
(
) at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
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Driving your vehicle
Then the indicator light in the air
intake control button will blink 3 times
with 0.5 seconds of interval. It indi-
cates that the defogging logic is can-
1
celed or returned to the programmed
status.
2
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it is reset as the defog
3
logic status.
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Driving your vehicle
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED)
Transfer lever position
WARNING
✽ NOTICE
When shifting the transfer lever
•
Do not select 4WD mode on flat
1
into the 4WD positions (4H and
and normal roads.
4L), make sure the lever is fully
•
Four-wheel driving on flat roads
engaged in the gear setting.
2
for a long period causes poor fuel
Failure to fully engage the gear
economy and noise, and it also
could allow the transfer lever to
causes tires to wear faster.
slip out of gear causing loss of
3
•
Four-wheel driving on flat and
power to the drive wheels. This
normal roads can result in a severe
could cause a loss of vehicle
binding and chattering condition
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control and could possibly
when turning the steering wheel.
result in a serious accident.
You can send your engine’s driving
•
Four-wheel driving on flat roads
power to all front and rear wheels for
for a long period can also cause
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maximum power.
the differential oil temperature to
4WD is useful when you drive in
increase, resulting in damage to
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snow, mud, ice or sand where good
parts in the power train.
traction is required or when your
•
When the vehicle shifts into 4WD
wheels lose traction or when your
mode, a slight mechanical sound
7
wheels lose traction using 2WD.
and vibration may be felt and does
not indicate a problem with the
system.
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Driving your vehicle
2H (Two-wheel drive high speed)
Transfer lever operation
This mode is used, when driving on
■ 2H 4H
normal roads and highway.
Shift the transfer lever from the 2H
1
mode to 4H mode (or from the 4H
4H (Four-wheel drive high speed) :
mode to 2H mode) at speed below
maximum speed 80km/h
60 km/h (37 mph) and 2,500 Engine
2
RPM.
This mode is used, when driving off-
roads, wet or snow covered roads
It is not necessary to depress the
3
with normal speed.
clutch pedal.
The 4WD indicator light (
) will be
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turned on to remind you that you are
CAUTION
This is used to set different positions.
in the 4H mode.
In extremely cold weather
(below -15°C, or in case of the
5
4L (Four-wheel drive low speed) :
cold engine), when shifting the
transfer lever from the 2H mode
maximum speed 40km/h
to 4H mode be sure to stop your
6
Use 4L for climbing or descending
vehicle or shift the transfer lever
hills, off-roads driving and towing the
at low speed while driving.
vehicle, especially when increased
7
power is required.
The 4WD indicator light (
) will be
8
turned on to remind you that you are
in the 4L mode.
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Driving your vehicle
■ 2H 4L, 4H 4L
For safe four-wheel drive
operation
WARNING - Steep hills
1. Stop the vehicle.
Driving across the contour of
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and
• Your vehicle allows you to drive in
1
steep hills can be extremely
shift the transfer lever.
on road and off-road conditions.
dangerous.
• However, do not try to drive in deep
This danger can come from
2
CAUTION
standing water or mud, or over
slight changes in the hill angle
steep hills.
• If the vehicle moves while the
which can destabilize the vehi-
transfer shift is in process, the
• When you are driving up or down
cle. Even if the vehicle is main-
3
gearbox may be damaged.
hills, drive as close to straight up
taining stability under power, it
and down the hills as possible. Use
• Do not over speed
(above
can lose that stability if the vehi-
extreme caution in going up or
4
40 km/h) in the 4L position.
cle may roll over without warn-
down steep hills, since you can flip
This may cause severe trans-
ing and without time for you to
your vehicle over depending on the
fer damage.
correct a mistake that could
5
grade, terrain and water/mud con-
cause serious injury or death.
ditions.
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Driving your vehicle
• You must learn how to corner in a
CAUTION
CAUTION
4WD vehicle as soon as possible.
Do not rely on your experience in
Do not grab inside of the steer-
If you are driving in heavy wind,
conventional
2WD vehicles in
ing wheel when you are driving
the vehicle’s higher center of
1
choosing a safe cornering speed.
off-road.
gravity decreases your steering
You must drive more slowly.
control capability and requires
Your arm may be hurt by a sud-
you to drive more slowly.
2
• Drive off-road carefully because
den steering maneuver or from
your vehicle may be damaged by
steering wheel rebound due to
rocks or roots of trees. Become
impact with objects on the
3
familiar with the off-road conditions
ground. This may cause you to
WARNING
you are going to drive before you
lose steering wheel control
If you are driving too fast in
start.
4
water, the water spray can get
into the engine compartment
• Always hold the steering wheel
and wet the ignition system,
WARNING - Turning
firmly when you are driving off-
5
causing your vehicle to sudden-
road.
corners
ly stop. If this happens and your
• Make sure all passengers are
Reduce speed when you turn
vehicle is in a tilted position,
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corners. The center of gravity of
wearing seat belts.
your vehicle may roll over.
4WD vehicles is raised higher
• Do not drive in water if the level is
than that of conventional 2WD
higher than the bottom of the
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vehicles, making them more
wheel hubs.
likely to roll over when you turn
• Check your brake condition once
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corners too fast.
you are out of mud or water. Press
the brake pedal several times as
you move slowly until you feel nor-
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mal braking forces return.
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Emission control system / 5-2
1
Before driving / 5-6
Suggestions for economical operation / 5-8
Special driving conditions / 5-9
2
Trailer towing / 5-13
Overloading / 5-22
3
Label information / 5-23
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Driving tips
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Driving tips
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
The emission control system of your
Vehicle modifications
Engine exhaust gas precau-
vehicle is covered by a written limited
tions (carbon monoxide)
This vehicle should not be modified.
warranty. Please see the warranty
Modification of your Kia could affect
information contained in the Warranty
1
its performance, safety or durability
& Maintenance book in your vehicle.
WARNING
and may even violate governmental
Engine exhaust gases contain
safety and emissions regulations.
2
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
In addition, damage or performance
colorless and odorless, it is dan-
problems resulting from any modifi-
gerous and could be lethal if
3
cation may not be covered under
inhaled. Follow the instructions
warranty.
following to avoid CO poisoning.
• If you use unauthorized electronic
4
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
5
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
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7
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Driving tips
•
Carbon monoxide can be present
Operating precautions for cat-
•
Avoid driving with a very low fuel
with other exhaust fumes.
alytic converters (if equipped)
level. Running out of diesel may
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
cause the engine to stop and result
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
in damage to the catalytic converter.
1
cle, we recommend that the sys-
WARNING - Fire
•
Do not operate the vehicle when
tem be inspected and repaired by
A hot exhaust system can ignite
there are signs of engine malfunc-
an authorized Kia dealer. If you
2
flammable items under your
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
ever suspect exhaust fumes are
vehicle. Do not park the vehicle
loss of performance.
coming into your vehicle, drive it
over or near flammable objects,
•
Do not misuse or abuse the
3
only with all the windows fully
such as dry grass, paper,
engine. Examples of misuse are
open. Have your vehicle checked
leaves, etc.
coasting with the ignition off and
and repaired immediately.
descending steep grades in gear
4
•
Do not operate the engine in con-
Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
with the ignition off.
fined or closed areas
(such as
alytic converter emission control
•
Do not operate the engine at high
garages) any more than what is
5
device.
idle speed for extended periods (5
necessary to move the vehicle in or
Therefore, the following precautions
minutes or more). Avoid idling the
out of the area.
must be observed:
engine for periods longer than 10
6
•
When the vehicle is stopped in an
minutes.
• Use diesel only.
open area for more than a short
•
Do not modify or tamper with any
time with the engine running,
7
part of the engine or emission con-
adjust the ventilation system
(as
trol system. All inspections and
needed) to draw outside air into the
adjustments must be made by an
8
vehicle.
authorized Kia dealer.
•
Never sit in a parked or stopped
Failure to observe these precautions
vehicle for any extended time with
9
could result in damage to the catalyt-
the engine running.
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.
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Driving tips
Diesel Particulate Filter
When the malfunction indicator light
CAUTION - Diesel Fuel
(Type A, if equipped)
blinks, it may stop blinking by driving
(if equipped with DPF)
the vehicle at more than 60km/h (37
The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
mph) or at more than second gear
It is recommended to use the
1
system removes the soot emitted
with 1500 ~ 2000 engine rpm for a
regulated automotive diesel fuel
from the vehicle.
certain time (for about 25 minutes).
for diesel vehicle equipped with
Unlike a disposable air filter, the DPF
2
the DPF system.
If the malfunction indicator light con-
system automatically burns
(oxi-
tinues to be blinked in spite of the
If you use diesel fuel including
dizes) and removes the accumulated
procedure, we recommend that the
high sulfur (more than 50 ppm
3
soot according to the driving condi-
system be checked by an authorized
sulfur) and unspecified addi-
tion. In other words, the active burn-
Kia dealer.
tives, it can cause the DPF sys-
ing by engine control system and
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tem to be damaged and white
high exhaust gas temperature
If you continue to drive with the mal-
smoke can be emitted.
caused by normal/high driving condi-
function indicator light blinking for a
tion burns and removes the accumu-
long time, the DPF system can be
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lated soot.
damaged and fuel consumption can
be worsen.
However, if the vehicle continues to
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be driven at low speed for long time,
the accumulated soot may not be
automatically removed because of
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low exhaust gas temperature. In this
particular case, the amount of soot is
out of detection limit, the soot oxida-
8
tion process by engine control sys-
tem may not happen and the mal-
9
function indicator light may blink.
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Driving tips
Diesel Particulate Filter
If the malfunction indicator light (
)
(Type B, if equipped)
CAUTION - Diesel Fuel
continues to be blinked or the warn-
(if equipped with DPF)
The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
ing massage “Check exhaust system”
system removes the soot in the
illuminates in spite of the procedure,
It is recommended to use the
1
exhaust gas.
please visit an authorized Kia dealer
regulated automotive diesel fuel
Unlike a disposable air filter, the DPF
and the check the DPF system.
for diesel vehicle equipped with
the DPF system.
2
system automatically burns (oxidizes)
If you continue to drive with the mal-
and removes the accumulated soot
If you use diesel fuel including
function indicator light blinking for a
according to the driving condition. In
long time, the DPF system can be
high sulfur (more than 50 ppm
3
other words, the active burning by
sulfur) and unspecified addi-
damaged and fuel consumption can
engine control system and high
be worsen.
tives, it can cause the DPF sys-
exhaust gas temperature caused by
tem to be damaged and white
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normal/high driving condition burns
smoke can be emitted.
and removes the accumulated soot.
5
However, if the vehicle continues to
be driven at repeated short distance
or driven at low speed for a long
6
time, the accumulated soot may not
be automatically removed because
of low exhaust gas temperature.
7
More than a certain amount of soot
deposited, the malfunction indicator
light (
) illuminates.
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When the malfunction indicator light
blinks, it may stop blinking by driving
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the vehicle at more than 60 km/h (37
mph) or at more than second gear
with 1500 ~ 2500 engine rpm for a
certain time (for about 25 minutes).
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Driving tips
BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle:
Necessary inspections
Before starting
•
Be sure that all windows, outside
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
• Close and lock all doors.
mirror(s), and outside lights are
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
• Position the seat so that all con-
1
clean.
washer fluid should be checked on a
trols are easily reached.
regular basis, with the exact interval
•
Check the condition of the tires.
• Adjust the inside and outside
depending on the fluid. Further
2
•
Check under the vehicle for any
rearview mirrors.
details are provided in Section
7,
sign of leaks.
Maintenance.
• Be sure that all lights work.
•
Be sure there are no obstacles
3
• Check all gauges.
behind you if you intend to back up.
• Check the operation of warning
WARNING
lights when the ignition switch is
4
Driving while distracted can
turned to the ON position.
result in a loss of vehicle control,
• Release the parking brake and
that may lead to an accident,
5
make sure the brake warning light
severe personal injury, and death.
goes out.
The driver's primary responsibili-
For safe operation, be sure you are
6
ty is in the safe and legal opera-
familiar with your vehicle and its
tion of a vehicle, and use of any
equipment.
handheld devices, other equip-
7
ment, or vehicle systems which
take the driver's eyes, attention
and focus away from the safe
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operation of a vehicle or which
are not permissible by law
9
should never be used during
operation of the vehicle.
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