When a long restart after a hot soak occurs, first check whether the car remains safe to control. If the car stalls in traffic or leaks fuel, stop using it and arrange an inspection. If the symptom is mild and no critical warning appears, note the conditions and arrange a timely inspection.
The owner’s manual gives the vehicle-specific response for warning lights. Check for warning lights and recent work; hot-start problems can involve more than one system. Do not continue a test drive when the car’s behavior becomes unsafe.
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