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What to Do in an Emergency

If the Engine Does Not Start

In this manual: What to Do in an Emergency
Your Vehicle at a Glance — 5Your Vehicle's Safety System — 47Convenient Features of Your Vehicle — 144Driving Your Vehicle — 97What to Do in an Emergency — 26Maintenance — 50Specifications and Consumer Information — 9
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If the engine does not start or cranks slowly

  • Make sure the transmission lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) if the vehicle has an automatic transmission/dual clutch transmission. The engine will start only when the transmission lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park).
  • Check the battery connections to make sure they are clean and tight.
  • Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you crank the starter, the battery is discharged.

Do not push or tow the vehicle to start it. This may damage your vehicle. See the instructions for "Jump Starting" in this chapter.

CAUTION

Pushing or towing the vehicle to start it may overload the catalytic converter, which may result in damage to the emission control system.

If the engine cranks normally but does not start

• Check the fuel level and add fuel if necessary.

If the engine still does not start, we recommend that you call an authorized HYUNDAI repairer for assistance.

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