What to do in an emergency
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start
4. When changing a flat tyre, follow the
instruction provided later in this sec-
If engine doesn't turn over or
tion.
turns over slowly
If engine stalls whilst driving
1. If your vehicle has an automatic trans-
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keep-
mission, be sure the shift lever is in N
ing a straight line. Move cautiously off
(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emer-
the road to a safe place.
gency brake is set.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
2. Check the battery connections to be
3. Try to start the engine again. If your
sure they are clean and tight.
vehicle does not start, consult a pro-
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light
fessional workshop. Kia recommends
dims or goes out when you operate
to consult an authorised Kia dealer/
the starter, the battery is discharged.
service partner.
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".
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 in the LOCK
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 a
professional workshop. Kia recom-
mends to call an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
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