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What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
2.
When the vehicle is stopped, turn on
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your emergency hazard flashers, set If engine doesn't turn over or
the parking brake and put the transaxle turns over slowly
in P (Park, automatic transaxle) or
If engine turns over normally but
does not start
1. Check the fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch in the LOCK
position, check all connectors at the
1.
If your car has an automatic transaxle,
be sure the shift lever is in N (Neutral)
or P (Park) and the emergency brake
is set.
reverse (manual transaxle).
3.
4.
Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on the
side of the car that is away from traffic.
When changing a flat tire, follow the
instruction provided later in this sec-
tion.
ignition
coils
and
spark
plugs.
2.
3.
Check the battery connections to be
sure they are clean and tight.
Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate the
starter, the battery is discharged.
Reconnect any that may be discon-
nected or loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine com-
partment.
4. If the engine still does not start, call an
authorized KIA dealer or seek other
qualified assistance.
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If the engine stalls while driving
4. Check the starter connections to be
sure they are securely tightened.
1.
Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start
it. See instructions for "Jump starting".
2.
3.
Turn on your emergency flashers.
WARNING
Try to start the engine again. If your
vehicle will not start, contact an
authorized KIA dealer or seek other
qualified assistance.
If the engine will not start, do not
push or pull the vehicle to start it.
This could result in a collision or
cause other damage. In addition,
push or pull starting may cause the
catalytic converter to overload and
create a fire hazard.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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