2017 KIA FORTE jump start

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Driving your vehicle
• When you drive on a road with
poor traction, such as an icy road,
and operated your brakes continu-
ously, the ABS will be active con-
tinuously and the ABS warning
light may illuminate. Pull your vehi-
cle over to a safe place and stop
the engine.
• Restart the engine. If the ABS
warning light is off, then your ABS
is normal. Otherwise, you may
have a problem with the ABS.
Contact an authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible.
✽NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the
engine may not run as smoothly and
the ABS warning light may turn on
at the same time. This happens
because of the low battery voltage. It
does not mean your ABS has mal-
functioned.
• Do not pump your brakes!
• Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
Electronic stability control
(ESC)
The Electronic Stability control
(ESC) system is designed to stabi-
lize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers. ESC checks where you
are steering and where the vehicle is
actually going. ESC applies the
brakes on individual wheels and
intervenes with the engine manage-
ment system to stabilize the vehicle.Electronic stability control (ESC) will
not prevent accidents. Excessive
speed in turns, abrupt maneuvers
and hydroplaning on wet surfaces
can still result in serious accidents.
Only a safe and attentive driver can
prevent accidents by avoiding
maneuvers that cause the vehicle to
lose traction. Even with ESC
installed, always follow all the normal
precautions for driving - including
driving at safe speeds for the condi-
tions.
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system is an electronic sys-
tem designed to help the driver main-
tain vehicle control under adverse
conditions. It is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. Factors includ-
ing speed, road conditions and driv-
er steering input can all affect
whether ESC will be effective in pre-
venting a loss of control. It is still your
responsibility to drive and corner at
reasonable speeds and to leave a
sufficient margin of safety.
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What to do in an emergency
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
• Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
In case of an emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing. . . . . . . 6-3
• If you have a flat tire while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
• If engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
If the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
• If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly. . 6-4
• If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . . 6-4
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
• Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) . . . 6-7
• Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
• Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . 6-8
• Components of the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
• Using the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
• Distributing the sealant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
• Checking the tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
• Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
• Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
• Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
• Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
• Jack label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
• Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
• Removable towing hook (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
• Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
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What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If the engine doesn't turn over
or turns over slowly
1.If your vehicle has an Automatic
transaxle/ Dual Clutch Transaxle,
be sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emer-
gency brake is set.
2.Check the battery connections to
be sure they are clean and tight.
3.Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate
the starter, the battery is dis-
charged.
4.Check the starter connections to
be sure they are securely tight-
ened.
5.Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. See instructions for "Jump
starting".
If engine turns over normally
but does not start
1.Check fuel level.
2.With the ignition switch in the
LOCK position, check all connec-
tors at the ignition coil and spark
plugs. Reconnect any that may be
disconnected or loose.
3.Check the fuel line in the engine
compartment.
4.If the engine still does not start, call
an authorized Kia dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.
WARNING - Push/
pull start
Do not push or pull the vehicle
to start it. Push or pull starting
may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overload and create a
fire hazard.

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What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Connect cables in numerical order
and disconnect in reverse order.
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid
harm to yourself or damage to your
vehicle or battery, follow these jump
starting procedures. If in doubt, we
strongly recommend that you have a
competent technician or towing serv-
ice jump start your vehicle.
CAUTION - 12 volt
battery
Use only a 12-volt jumper sys-
tem. You can damage a 12-volt
starting motor, ignition system,
and other electrical parts
beyond repair by use of a 24-
volt power supply (either two
12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING- Battery
Keep all flames or sparks away
from the battery. The battery
produces hydrogen gas which
will explode if exposed to flame
or sparks.
WARNING- Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as
this may cause the battery to
rupture or explode.
WARNING- Frozen
batteries
Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery
is frozen or if the electrolyte
level is low as the battery may
rupture or explode.
WARNING- Sulfuric
acid risk
When jump starting your vehi-
cle be careful not to get acid on
yourself, your clothing or on the
vehicle. Automobile batteries
contain sulfuric acid. This is
poisonous and highly corro-
sive.1VQA4001
Discharged battery Jumper Cables
Booster battery(-)
(+)
(+)(-)

Index
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Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-108
Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-108
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR :
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system. . . . 7-108
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-109
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, 7-3
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Engine start/stop button position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Illuminated Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 7-32
Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37Closing the fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Opening the fuel filler lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . 1-3
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-69
Engine compartment fuse panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-75
Engine compartment fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . 7-72
Engine room (Battery terminal cover) . . . . . . . . . . . 7-76
Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
Instrument panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-70
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
If the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . . 6-4
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly . . 6-4
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
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