2010 Kia Magentis Owners Manual

What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
2.
When the car  is stopped, turn on  your
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emergency  hazard   flashers,  set  the     If  engine doesn't turn over or
parking brake and  put the transaxle in     turns  over slowly
P  (automatic    transaxle)   or  reverse
If engine turns over normally but
does not start
1. Check fuel level.
2. With  the  ignition  switch  in  the  OFF
position, check  all connectors  at igni-
tion, coil  and spark  plugs. Reconnect
any   that  may   be   disconnected   or
loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the  engine com-
partment.
1.
If your car has an automatic transaxle,
be sure the  gear selector lever is in  N
(Neutral)  or  P  (Park)  and the  emer-
gency brake is set.
(manual transaxle).
3.
4.
Have all passengers get out of the car.
Be sure they  all get out on  the side of
the car that is away from traffic.
When  changing  a flat  tire,  follow  the
instruction  provided  later in  this  sec-
tion.
2.
3.
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 discharged.
4. If the engine still does not start, call an
authorized  KIA  dealer  or  seek other
qualified assistance.
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If engine stalls while driving
4. Check  the  starter  connections to  be
sure they are securely tightened.
1.
Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move  cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start
it. See instructions for "Jump starting".
2.
3.
Turn on your emergency flashers.
WARNING
Try  to start  the  engine again.  If  your
vehicle   will   not   start,    contact   an
authorized  KIA  dealer  or  seek other
qualified assistance.
If  the engine  will not  start, do  not
push or pull  the car to start  it. This
could result in  a collision or cause
other damage.  In addition, push  or
pull starting may cause the  catalyt-
ic  converter to  be overloaded  and
create a fire hazard.
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CategoriesKia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals
Model Year2010
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