KIA Sedona Cold Weather Starting

KIA Sedona Cold Weather Starting
Extremely Cold Weather (Below 19°F) To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric KIA Sedona engine block heater (available from your authorized KIA Sedona dealer) is recommended.

KIA Sedona engine KIA Sedona coolant Heater
The KIA Sedona engine KIA Sedona coolant heater, if available, can help in cold weather
conditions at or below 0°F for easier starting and better fuel economy during KIA Sedona engine warm-up. Plug in the KIA Sedona coolant heater at least four hours before starting your KIA Sedona. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord will prevent KIA Sedona engine KIA Sedona coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0°F .
To Use The KIA Sedona engine KIA Sedona coolant Heater
1. Turn off the KIA Sedona engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on
the driver side of the KIA Sedona engine compartment.  The electrical cord is located on the passenger side of the KIA Sedona engine compartment, behind the KIA Sedona engine compartment fuse block for V6 models.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a KIA Sedona dealer/retailer in the area where you will be parking the KIA Sedona for the best advice on this.If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.Before starting the KIA Sedona engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving KIA Sedona engine parts. If you do not it could be damaged.

Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the KIA Sedona engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear. If the KIA Sedona engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” procedures,
it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The KIA Sedona starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the KIA Sedona ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.

If the KIA Sedona engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Push the KIA Sedona accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds.If the KIA Sedona engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds.

Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm KIA Sedona engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the KIA Sedona starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the KIA Sedona engine is running. If the KIA Sedona engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.

Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt
to start the KIA Sedona. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your KIA Sedona to get it started. KIA Sedona's equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter
and once the KIA Sedona engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and KIA Sedona. If the
KIA Sedona has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another KIA Sedona. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.

KIA Sedona engine heater