4. While holding the accelerator fully
depressed, turn the ignition switch to
the START position and hold it (a
maximum of 10 seconds) to discharge
the excess fuel.
If the engine starts, the engine speed
will increase suddenly; immediately
release the ignition key and the
accelerator.
5. If the engine has not started yet
release the accelerator and crank the
engine until it starts (a maximum of
10 seconds).
If the engine fails to start when the
engine is warm:
If the engine is unusually difficult to
restart when it is warm (fails to start after
repeated attempts without depressing the
accelerator):
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into N (Neutral). Keep the
clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park) or N
(Neutral). Depress the brake pedal
fully.
3. While depressing the accelerator
pedal about halfway down, turn the
ignition switch to the START
position and hold it (a maximum of
10 seconds).
4. After the engine has started, let it idle
for about 10 seconds before driving
NOTICE :
Do not engage the starter for more
than 10 seconds. If the engine stalls or
fails to start, wait 5 to 10 seconds
before re-engaging the starter.
Excessive or improper use of the
starter may damage it.
In case of some models, the starter may
not operate if:
• In an automatic transaxle, the shift
lever is NOT in P (Park) or N
(Neutral).
• In a manual transaxle, the clutch
pedal is not fully depressed.
Excessive engine noise (from valve
tappets) may occur if the engine has not
been operated for an extended period.
The noise should stop after the engine has
reached normal operating temperature. If
the noise does not stop, have the vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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