What to do in an emergency – KIA Magentis 2010 User Manual

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What to do in an emergency

2. When the car is stopped, turn on your

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

3. 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.

4. When changing a flat tire, follow the

instruction provided later in this sec-
tion.

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If 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 gear selector lever is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emer-
gency 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 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.

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 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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