Kia Carens: Emergency starting / Push-starting
Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicle should not be push-started because it
might damage the emission control system. Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle/
dual clutch transmission cannot be push-started. Follow the directions in this section
for jump-starting.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it because the sudden surge forward when the
engine starts could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.
CAUTION - AGM battery (if equipped)
Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) batteries are maintenance-free and we recommend
that the AGM batteries be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. For charging
your A ...
If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you will experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine is probably too hot. If this
happens, you should:
1. Pull off the r ...
Other information:
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Remove the ECTS (Refer to "Removal").
3.
After immersing the thermistor of the sensor into engine coolant, measure
resistance between the ECTS ...
Lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is securely
latched.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of
the way before closing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the tailgate latch and striker while closing the
tail ...