Push-Starting; If The Engine Overheats - Kia Carnival Manual

What to do in an emergency

Push-starting

Vehicles equipped with automatic
transmission cannot be push-
started, and only jump starting can
be applied. Follow the directions in
this section for "Jump-starting" on
page 7-6.
WARNING
Tow starting vehicle
Never tow a vehicle to start it.
When the engine starts, the vehicle
can suddenly surge forward and
could cause a collision with the tow
vehicle.
7 8

If the engine overheats

If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss
of power, or hear a loud pinging or
knocking, the engine will probably be
too hot.
If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon
as it is safe to do so.
2. Shift the gear to P (Park) and set
the parking brake.
3. If the air conditioning is on, turn it
off.
4. If engine coolant is running out
under the vehicle or steam is
coming out from underneath the
bonnet, stop the engine. Do not
open the bonnet until the coolant
has stopped running or the
steaming has stopped.
5. If there is no visible loss of engine
coolant and no steam, leave the
engine running and check to be
sure the engine cooling fan is
operating.
1)If the fan is not running, turn
the engine off.
6. Check to see if the water pump
drive belt is missing.
1)If it is not missing, check to see
that it is tight.
2)If the drive belt seems to be
satisfactory, check for coolant
leaking from the radiator, hoses
or under the vehicle. (If the air
conditioning had been in use, it
is normal for cold water to be
draining from it when you
stop).
If the engine overheats