What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
JUMP STARTING
If the engine doesn't turn over
If the engine turns over nor-
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.
or turns over slowly
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- necessary.
matic transmission vehicle. The
engine starts only when the shift
lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park).
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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