What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE WWILL NOT START
JUMP STTARTING
Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Follow the jump
starting procedure in this section to
avoid serious injury or damage to
your vehicle. If in doubt about how to
properly jump start your vehicle, we
strongly recommend that you have a
service technician or towing service
do it for you.
If the engine doesn't turn over
or turns over slowly
If the engine turns over nor-
mally but doesn’t start
• Be sure the shift lever is in N • Check the fuel level and add fuel if
(Neutral) or P (Park) if it is an auto-
matic transaxle/dual clutch trans-
mission vehicle. The engine starts
only when the shift lever is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park).
necessary.
If the engine still does not start, we
recommend that you call an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
• 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 drained.
Do not push or pull the vehicle to start
it. This could cause damage to your
vehicle. See instructions for "Jump
Starting" provided in this chapter.
CAUTION
Push or pull starting the vehicle
may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overload which can
lead to damage to the emission
control system.
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