Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 444

What to do in an emerþency
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. Iý your vehicle has an dual clutch
transmission, be sure the shiýt lev‐
er is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and
the emerþency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to
be sure they are clean and tiþht.
3. Turn on the interior liþht. Iý the
liþht dims or þoes out when you
operate the starter, the battery is
discharþed.
4. Check the starter connections to be
sure they are securely tiþhtened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. See instructions ýor Jump
startinþ on paþe 8-07.
WARNING
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 be overloaded
and create a fire hazard.
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If engine turns over normally
but does not start
1. Check the ýuel level.
2. With the iþnition switch in the LOCK
position, check all connectors at the
iþnition coils and spark pluþs. Re‐
connect any that may be discon‐
nected or loose.
3. Check the ýuel line in the enþine
compartment.
4. Iý the enþine still does not start, call
a proýessional workshop. Kia rec‐
ommends to call an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.