KIA Sorento (2011) User Manual

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What to do in an emergency

2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn on

your emergency hazard flashers, set
the parking brake and put the transaxle
in P (Park, automatic transaxle) or
reverse (manual transaxle).

3. Have all passengers get out of the

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on the
side of the car that is away from traffic.

4. When changing a flat tire, follow the

instruction provided later in this sec-
tion.

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If the engine stalls while driving

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

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 will not start, contact an
authorized KIA dealer or seek other
qualified assistance.

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If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly

1. If your car has an automatic transaxle,

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".

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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.
Reconnect any that may be discon-
nected 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

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 damage. In addition,
push or pull starting may cause the
catalytic converter to overload and
create a fire hazard.

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