KIA Magentis 2006 - Manual (Page 84)

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.
If the engine has not yet started,
release the accelerator after cranking
the engine.
5. Without depressing the accelerator,
crank the engine until it starts (a max-
imum 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.
In 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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✻ 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.
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