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What to do in an emergency

If the engine stalls at a cross-
road or crossing

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.

If you have a flat tire while
driving

If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
ing:
1.Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal and let the vehicle slow
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi-
ately or attempt to pull off the road
as this may cause a loss of control.
When the vehicle has slowed to
such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on a firm level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.

2.When the vehicle is stopped, turn

on your emergency hazard flash-
ers, 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 vehicle that is away
from traffic.

4.When changing a flat tire, follow

the instruction provided later in this
section.

If the engine stalls while driv-
ing

1.Reduce your speed gradually,

keeping a straight line. Move cau-
tiously 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.

NOTICE

If there was a check engine light and
loss of power or stall and if safe to do
so to wait at least 10 seconds to
restart the vehicle after it stalls. This
may reset the car so it will no longer
run at low power (limp home) condi-
tion.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING

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