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What to do in an emergency
If engine stalls while driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keep-
ing a straight line. Move cautiously off
the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your
vehicle does not start, contact an
authorized Kia dealer or seek other
qualified assistance.
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If the engine will not start
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. If your vehicle has an Intelligent Vari-
able Transmission, be sure the shift
lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and
the emergency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be
sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate
the starter, the battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be
sure they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start
it. See instructions for "Jump starting"
on page 6-5.
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 dam-
age. In addition, push or pull starting
may cause the catalytic converter to be
overloaded and create a fire hazard.
If engine turns over normally but
does not start
1. Check the fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the LOCK/OFF
position, check all connectors at the
ignition coils and spark plugs. Recon-
nect any that may be disconnected 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.
If the engine will not start
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