Get In case of an emergency Guide for Kia Ceed SUV First Generation (2006-2012)

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Road warning / 6-2

In case of an emergency while driving / 6-3

If the engine will not start / 6-4

Emergency starting / 6-5

Overheating / 6-8

Electrical circuit protection / 6-9

Towing / 6-16

Tire pressure monitoring system / 6-21

If you have a flat tire / 6-25

In case of an emergency

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ROAD WARNING

• The hazard warning flasher oper-

ates whether your vehicle is run-

ning or not.

• The turn signals do not work when

the hazard flasher is on.

• Care must be taken when using

the hazard warning flasher while

the vehicle is being towed.

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Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher serves

as a warning to other drivers to exer-

cise

extreme

caution

when

approaching, overtaking, or passing

your vehicle. It should be used when-

ever emergency repairs are being

made or when the vehicle is stopped

near the edge of a roadway.

Depress the flasher switch with the

ignition switch in any position. The

flasher switch is located in the center

console switch panel. All turn signal

lights will flash simultaneously.

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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING

3. Have all passengers get out of the

If you have a flat tire while

driving

If engine stalls while driving

car. Be sure they all get out on the

side of the car that is away from

traffic.

1. Reduce your speed gradually,

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

tiously off the road to a safe place.

If a tire goes flat while you are driv-

ing:

4. When changing a flat tire, follow

the instruction provided later in

this section.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

1. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal and let the car slow down

while driving straight ahead. Do

not apply the brakes immediately

or attempt to pull off the road as

this may cause a loss of control.

When the car has slowed to such

a speed that it is safe to do so,

brake carefully and pull off the

road. Drive off the road as far as

possible and park on firm, level

ground. If you are on a divided

highway, do not park in the median

area between the two traffic lanes.

3. Try to start the engine again. If

your vehicle will not start, contact

an authorized KIA dealer or seek

other qualified assistance.

2. When the car is stopped, turn on

your emergency hazard flashers,

set the parking brake and put the

transaxle in

P

(automatic

transaxle) or reverse (manual

transaxle).

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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

If engine doesn't turn over or

turns over slowly

If engine turns over normally

but does not start

WARNING

If the engine will not start, do

not push or pull the car to start

it.This could result in a collision

or cause other damage. In addi-

tion, push or pull starting may

cause the catalytic converter to

be overloaded and create a fire

hazard.

1. If your car has an automatic

transaxle, be sure the gear selec-

tor lever is in N (Neutral) or P

(Park) and the parking brake is

set.

1. Check fuel level.

2. With the ignition switch in the

LOCK position, check all connec-

tors at ignition, coil and spark

plugs (if equipped). Reconnect

any that may be disconnected or

loose.

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 oper-

ate the starter, the battery is dis-

charged.

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.

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”.

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EMERGENCY STARTING

Jump starting

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NOTICE

WARNING - Battery

Use only a 12-volt jumper system.

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).

Jump starting can be dangerous if

done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid

harm to yourself or damage to your

vehicle or battery, follow the jump

starting procedures listed on page

6-6. If in doubt, we strongly recom-

mend that you have a competent

technician or towing service jump

start your vehicle.

• Keep all flames or sparks

away from the battery.The bat-

tery produces hydrogen gas

which may explode if exposed

to flame or sparks.

• Do not attempt to jump start

the vehicle if the discharged

battery is frozen or if the elec-

trolyte level is low; the battery

may rupture or explode.

WARNING - Battery

Never attempt to check the elec-

trolyte level of the battery as

this may cause the battery to

rupture or explode causing seri-

ous injury.

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Connecting jumper cables

Jump starting procedure

1. Make sure the booster battery is

12-volt and that its negative termi-

nal is grounded.

Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Jumper Cables

2. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, do not allow the vehicles

to touch.

3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical

loads.

4. Connect the jumper cables in the

exact sequence shown in the pre-

vious illustration. First connect one

end of a jumper cable to the posi-

tive terminal of the discharged bat-

tery (1), then connect the other

end to the positive terminal on the

booster battery (2).

Discharged battery

Booster battery

* The engine lifting bracket position may differ from the illustration according to the engine type.

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5. Proceed to connect one end of the

other jumper cable to the negative

terminal of the booster battery (3),

then the other end to a solid, sta-

tionary, metallic point (for exam-

ple, the engine lifting bracket)

away from the battery (4). Do not

connect it to or near any part that

moves when the engine is

cranked. Do not connect the

jumper cable from the negative

terminal of the booster battery to

the negative terminal of the dis-

charged battery.

Push-starting

CAUTION - Battery cables

Your manual transaxle-equipped

vehicle should not be push-started

because it might damage the emis-

sion control system.

Do not connect the jumper

cable from the negative terminal

of the booster battery to the

negative terminal of the dis-

charged battery. This can cause

the discharged battery to over-

heat and crack, releasing bat-

tery acid.

Vehicles equipped with automatic

transaxle cannot be push-started.

Follow the directions in this section

for jump-starting.

CAUTION

6. Start the engine of the vehicle with

the booster battery and let it run at

2,000 rpm, then start the engine of

the vehicle with the discharged

battery.

Never tow a vehicle to start it

because the sudden surge for-

ward when the engine starts

could cause a collision with the

tow vehicle.

Do not allow the jumper cables to

contact anything except the cor-

rect battery terminals or the cor-

rect ground. Do not lean over the

battery when making connections.

If the cause of your battery discharg-

ing is not apparent, you should have

your vehicle checked by an

Authorized Kia Dealer.

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OVERHEATING

If your temperature gauge indicates

overheating, if you experience a loss

of power, or if you hear a loud knock-

ing or pinging noise, the engine has

probably overheated. Should any of

these symptoms occur, use the fol-

lowing procedure:

If coolant is not boiling out, allow 4. The coolant level should then be

the engine to idle and open the

hood to permit the engine to cool

gradually.

checked. If the level in the reser-

voir is low, look for leaks at the

radiator hoses and connections,

heater hoses and connections,

radiator, and water pump. If you

find a major leak or another prob-

lem that may have caused the

engine to overheat, do not operate

the engine until it has been cor-

rected. Call an Authorized Kia

Dealer for assistance. If you do not

find a leak or other problem, care-

fully add coolant to the reservoir.

WARNING

While the engine is running,

keep hair, hands and clothing

away from moving parts such as

the fan and drive belts to pre-

vent injury.

1. Turn on the hazard warning flash-

er, then drive to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle; set

the automatic transaxle in P

(Park), or shift the manual

transaxle to N (Neutral) and apply

the parking brake.

If the temperature does not go

down with the engine idling, stop

the engine and allow sufficient

time for it to cool.

2. Make sure the air conditioner is off.

3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of

the radiator, stop the engine and

call an Authorized Kia Dealer for

assistance.

CAUTION

Serious loss of coolant indi-

cates there is a leak in the cool-

ing system and this should be

checked as soon as possible by

an authorized KIA dealer.

WARNING

Do not remove the radiator cap

when the engine is hot.This can

allow coolant to be blown out of

the opening and cause serious

burns.

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ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION

Blade type

This vehicle has two fuse panels,

one located in the driver's side, the

other in the engine compartment.

Fuse replacement

WARNING - Fuse replace-

ment

The diesel engine has more one fuse

panel which located in the engine

compartment near the washer tank

reservior.

• Never replace a fuse with any-

thing but another fuse of the

same rating.

Blown

Normal

If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-

sories, or controls do not work, check

the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse

has blown, the element inside the

fuse will be melted.

Cartridge type

• A higher capacity fuse could

cause damage through over-

heating and possibly a fire.

• Never install a wire instead of

the proper fuse - even as a

temporary repair. It may cause

extensive wiring damage and

possibly a fire.

If the electrical system does not

work, first check the driver’s side

fuse panel.

Normal

Fusible link

Blown

Always replace a blown fuse with

one of the same rating.

• Do not use a screwdriver or

any other metal object to

remove fuses because it may

cause a short circuit and dam-

age the system.

If the replacement fuse blows, this

indicates an electrical problem. Avoid

using the system involved and imme-

diately consult an Authorized Kia

Dealer.

Normal

Blown

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Fuses

A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-

tected from electrical overload dam-

age by fuses.

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If you do not have a spare, use a

fuse of the same rating from a circuit

you may not need for operating the

vehicle, such as the cigarette lighter

fuse.

If the headlights or other electrical

components do not work and the

fuses are OK, check the fuse block in

the engine compartment. If a fuse is

blown, it must be replaced.

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3. Pull the suspected fuse straight

out. Use the removal tool provided

in the engine compartment fuse

panel.

Inner panel fuse replacement

1. Turn the ignition switch and all

other switches off.

2. Open the fuse panel cover.

4. Check the removed fuse; replace it

if it is blown.

Spare fuses are provided in the

inner fuse panel (or in the engine

compartment fuse panel).

5. Push in a new fuse of the same

rating, and make sure it fits tightly

in the clips.

If it fits loosely, consult an authorized

Kia dealer.

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1. Turn off the engine.

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NOTICE

2. Turn off the headlights and tail

lights.

ꢀ If the memory fuse is pulled up

from the fuse panel, the warning

chime, audio, clock and interior

lamps, etc., will not operate. Some

items must be reset after replace-

ment.

Memory fuse

3. Open the inner fuse panel cover

and pull up the memory fuse

(ROOM LP 15A).

ꢀ Even though the memory fuse is

pulled up, the battery can still be

discharged by operation of the

headlights or other electrical

devices.

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Memory fuse

Your vehicle is equipped with a mem-

ory fuse to prevent battery discharge

if your vehicle is parked without

being operated for prolonged peri-

ods. Use the following procedures

before parking the vehicle for pro-

longed period.

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3. Check the removed fuse; replace it

if it is blown.

4. Push in a new fuse of the same

rating, and make sure it fits tightly

in the clips.

If it fits loosely, consult an Authorized

Kia Dealer.

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NOTICE

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After checking the fuse box in the

engine compartment, securely

install the fuse box cover. If not,

electrical failures may occur from

water leaking in.

Diesel only

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Main fuse

If the ALTERNATOR (Gasoline 125A,

Diesel 150A) or MDPS (80A) fuse

are blown, it must be removed as fol-

lows:

1. Disconnect the negative battery

cable.

2. Remove the screws shown in the

picture above.

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Engine compartment

3. Replace the fuse with a new one

of the same rating.

1. Turn the ignition switch and all

other switches off.

4. Reinstall in the reverse order of

removal.

2. Remove the fuse box cover by

pressing the taps and pulling up.

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Fuse/Relay panel description

Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.

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NOTICE

Inner fuse panel

Engine compartment fuse panel

Not all fuse panel descriptions in

this manual may be applicable to

your vehicle. It is accurate at the

time of printing. When you inspect

the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer

to the fuse panel label.

Diesel only

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Inner fuse panel

Description

START

Fuse rating

10A

15A

10A

25A

15A

-

Protected component

Start motor relay

Air-conditioning system

Outside review mirror defroster

Seat warmer

Description

A/BAG IND

Fuse rating

10A

Protected component

Air bag indicator

Cluster

A/CON SW

HTD MIRR

SEAT HTR

A/CON

CLUSTER

A/BAG

10A

15A

Air bag

SPARE

15A

Spare fuse

Air-conditioning system

Headlight

TAIL RH

TAIL LH

10A

Tail light (right)

Tail light (left)

HEAD LAMP

FR WIPER

RR WIPER

DRL OFF

10A

Wiper (front)

Rear wiper

Daytime running light off

Fog light (rear)

RR FOG

10A

25A

10A

15A

20A

15A

25A

15A

10A

P/WDW (LH)

CLOCK

Power window (left)

Clock

C/LIGHTER

DR LOCK

DEICER

Cigar lighter

Sunroof, ICM relay box

Front deicer relay

Stop lamp switch

Room lamp

STOP

ROOM LP

AUDIO

Audio, Trip Computer

Rear hatch

T/LID

SAFETY P/WDW RH

SAFETY P/WDW LH

P/WDW(RH)

P/OUTLET

T/SIG

Safety power window (right)

Safety power window (left)

Power window (right)

Electrical power socket

Switch module

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Engine compartment fuse panel

Description

ALT

Fuse rating

125A/150A (DIESEL) Alternator

MDPS control module

Protected component

Description

ECU.2

Fuse rating

10A

Protected component

Condenser, Ignition coil

Back-up light

MDPS

ABS 2

ABS 1

B+.1

80A

20A

40A

50A

40A

50A

40A

30A

20A

15A

10A

15A

10A

20A

15A

10A

15A

10A

B/UP

10A

Anti-lock brake system

In panel B+

H/LP LO-RH

H/LP LO-LH

H/LP HI

SNSR.1

SPARE

10A

Headlight (low beam-right)

Headlight (low-left)

Headlight relay (high beam)

Oxygen sensor

10A

20A

RR HTD

BLOWER

C/FAN

B+.2

Outside rearview mirror defroster

Blower

10A

spare fuse

Condenser fan

SPARE

15A

spare fuse

In panel B+

SPARE

20A

spare fuse

IGN 2

Ignition switch

IGN 1

Ignition switch

Engine compartment fuse panel (Diesel only)

ECU

Engine control unit

Spare fuse

Description

GLOW PLUG

Fuse rating Protected component

SPARE.1

FR FOG

A/CON

HAZARD

F/PUMP

ECU.1

ECU.3

ECU.4

INJ

80A

50A

30A

Glow plug

PTC heater 1

PTC heater 2

PTC heater 3

Fuel filter heater

Fog light relay (front)

Air conditioner relay

Hazard warning light

Fuel pump relay

Engine control unit

Air conditioner relay, Injector

Sensors

PTC HEATER #1

PTC HEATER #2

PTC HEATER #3

FUEL FILTER HEATER

SNSR.2

HORN

ABS

Horn relay

Anti-lock brake system

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TOWING

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If emergency towing is necessary, It is acceptable to tow the vehicle

we recommend having it done by an with the rear wheels on the ground

authorized Kia dealer or a commer- (without dollies) and the front wheels

cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting off the ground.

and towing procedures are neces-

When being towed by a commercial

sary to prevent damage to the vehi-

tow truck and wheel dollies are not

cle. The use of wheel dollies or

flatbed is recommended.

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used, the front of the vehicle should

always be lifted, not the rear.

CAUTION

For trailer towing guidelines informa-

tion, refer to section 5 “Driving Tips”.

• Do not tow the vehicle back-

wards with the front wheels on

the ground as this may cause

damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION

When towing the vehicle, take

care not to cause damage to the

CAUTION

Before towing, check the level of

bumper or under body of the

• Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. Use wheel lift or

flatbed equipment.

the automatic transaxle fluid. If

vehicle

it is below the "HOT" range on

the dipstick, add fluid. If you

cannot add fluid, a towing dolly

must be used.

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When towing your vehicle in an

emergency without wheel dollies :

CAUTION

Failure to place the transaxle

shift lever in N (Neutral) may

cause internal damage to the

transaxle.

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

position.

2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

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Removable towing hook (rear)

1. Open the rear hatch and remove

the towing hook from the tool

case.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing

the lower part of the cover on the

rear bumper.

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Front

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be

temporarily towed using a cable or

chain secured to the emergency tow-

ing hook under the front or rear of the

vehicle. Use extreme caution when

towing the vehicle. A driver must be

in the vehicle to steer it and operate

the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done

only on hard-surfaced roads for a

short distance and at low speeds.

Also, the wheels, axles, power train,

steering and brakes must all be in

good condition.

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Rear

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3. Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is

fully secured.

• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

vehicle out of mud, sand or other

conditions from which the vehicle

cannot be driven out under its own

power.

4. Remove the towing hook and

install the cover after use.

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• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than

the vehicle doing the towing.

Towing with a vehicle other

than a tow truck

• The drivers of both vehicles should

communicate with each other fre-

quently.

If towing is necessary, we recom-

mend you to have it done by an

Authorized Kia dealer or a commer-

cial tow truck service.

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CAUTION

• Attach a towing strap to the

tow hook.

WARNING

Use extreme caution when tow-

ing the vehicle.

• Using a portion of the vehicle

other than the tow hooks for

towing may damage the body

of your vehicle.

• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which

would place excessive stress

on the emergency towing

hook and towing cable or

chain. The hook and towing

cable or chain may break and

cause serious injury or dam-

age.

• Use only a cable or chain

specifically intended for use

in towing vehicles. Securely

fasten the cable or chain to

the towing hook provided.

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• Use a towing strap less than 5 m

(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red

cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)

wide) in the middle of the strap for

easy visibility.

• If the towing vehicle can hard-

ly move, do not forcibly con-

tinue the towing. Contact an

Authorized Kia dealer or a

commercial tow truck service

for assistance.

• Before emergency towing, check

that the hook is not broken or dam-

aged.

• Drive carefully so that the towing

strap is not loosened during tow-

ing.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Tow the vehicle as straight

ahead as possible.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady

and even force.

• Keep away from the vehicle

during towing.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do

not pull from the side or at a verti-

cal angle. Always pull straight

ahead.

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Emergency towing precau-

tions

Tips for towing a stuck vehicle

CAUTION

The following methods are effective

when your vehicle is stuck in mud,

sand or similar substances that pre-

vent the vehicle from being driven

out under its own power.

If the car is being towed with all

four wheels on the ground, it

can be towed only from the

front. Be sure that the transaxle

is in neutral. Do not tow at

speeds greater than 40 km/h (25

mph) and for more than 25 km

(15 miles). Be sure the steering

is unlocked by placing the igni-

tion switch in the ACC position.

A driver must be in the towed

vehicle to operate the steering

and brakes.

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so

the steering wheel isn’t locked.

• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

• Remove the soil and sand, etc.

from the front and the back of the

tires.

• Release the parking bake.

• Press the brake pedal with more

force than normal since you will

have reduced brake performance.

• Place a stone or wood under the

tires.

• More steering effort will be

required because the power steer-

ing system will be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill,

the brakes may overheat and brake

performance will be reduced. Stop

often and let the brakes cool off.

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)

As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been equipped

vehicle has been equipped with a tire with a TPMS malfunction indicator to

pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicate when the system is not

that illuminates a low tire pressure operating properly. The TPMS mal-

telltale when one or more of your function indicator is provided by a

tires is significantly under-inflated. separate telltale, which displays the

Accordingly, when the low tire pres- symbol "TPMS" when illuminated.

sure telltale illuminates, you should When the malfunction indicator is

stop and check your tires as soon as illuminated, the system may not be

possible, and inflate them to the able to detect or signal low tire pres-

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- sure as intended. TPMS malfunc-

cantly under-inflated tire causes the tions may occur for a variety of rea-

tire to overheat and can lead to tire sons, including the installation of

failure. Under-inflation also reduces replacement or alternate tires or

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and wheels on the vehicle that prevent

may affect the vehicle’s handling and the TPMS from functioning properly.

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(1) Low Tire Pressure Telltale

(2) Low Tire Pressure Position Telltale

(3) TPMS Malfunction Indicator

Each tire, including the spare (if

equipped), should be checked

monthly when cold and inflated to

the inflation pressure recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

sure label. (If your vehicle has tires

of a different size than the size indi-

cated on the vehicle placard or tire

inflation pressure label, you should

determine the proper inflation pres-

sure for those tires.)

stopping ability.

Always check the TPMS malfunction

indicator after replacing one or more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to

ensure that the replacement or alter-

nate tires and wheels allow the

TPMS to continue to function proper-

ly.

Please note that the TPMS is not a

substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-

bility to maintain correct tire pres-

sure, even if under-inflation has not

reached the level to trigger illumina-

tion of the TPMS low tire pressure

telltale.

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However, if you replace the low pres-

sure tire with the spare tire or other

tires, the low tire pressure and posi-

tion telltales will go off and the TPMS

malfunction indicator will go on after

a few minutes. For the spare tire or

other tires are not equipped with a

tire pressure monitoring sensor.

Low tire pressure tell-

tale

WARNING - Low tire

pressure

Significantly low tire pressure

makes the vehicle unstable and

can contribute to loss of vehicle

control and increased braking

distances.

Low tire pressure

position telltale

The low tire pressure and the low tire

pressure position telltales illuminate

when one or more tires is under

inflated. The low tire pressure posi-

tion telltale indicates which tire or

tires are under inflated.

Continued driving on low pres-

sure tires will cause the tires to

overheat and fail.

CAUTION

In winter or cold weather, the

low tire pressure telltale may be

illuminated if the tire pressure

was adjusted to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure

in warm weather. It does not

mean yourTPMS is malfunction-

ing because the decreased tem-

perature leads to a proportional

lowering of tire pressure.

TPMS (Tire Pressure

Monitoring System) malfunc-

tion indicator

Immediately reduce your speed,

avoid hard cornering and anticipate

increased stopping distances. You

should stop and check your tires as

soon as possible when the tires are

cool. And inflate the tires to the prop-

er pressure as indicated on the vehi-

cle’s placard or tire inflation pressure

label located on the driver’s side cen-

ter pillar outer panel. If you cannot

reach a service station or if the tire

cannot hold the newly added air,

replace the low pressure tire with the

spare tire.

The TPMS malfunction indicator

comes on and stays on when there is

a problem with the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System. If Front Left sen-

sor fails, the TPMS malfunction indica-

tor comes on, but if Front Right, Rear

Left, or Rear Right tire is under-inflat-

ed, the low tire pressure and position

telltales may come on together with

the TPMS malfunction indicator.

When you drive your vehicle

from a warm area to a cold area

or from a cold area to a warm

area, or the outside temperature

significantly

increases

or

decreases, you should check

the tire inflation pressure and

adjust the tires to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure.

Have the system checked by an

authorized Kia dealer as soon as pos-

sible to determine the cause of the

problem.

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This TPMS malfunction indicator

may remain light until the original tire

equipped with a tire pressure sensor

is re-inflated to the recommended

pressure and re-installed on the

vehicle.

Changing a tire with TPMS

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NOTICE

ꢀ The TPMS malfunction indicator

may be illuminated if the vehicle is

moving around electric power

supply cable or radio transmitter

such as police stations, govern-

ment and public offices, broad-

casting stations, military installa-

tions, airports, or transmitting

tower, etc. this can interfere with

normal operation of the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS).

ꢀ The TPMS malfunction indicator

may be illuminated if some elec-

tronic devices, such as notebook

computers, are used in the vehicle.

This can interfere with normal

operation of the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS).

If you have a flat tire, the low tire

pressure and position telltales will

come on. Have the flat tire repaired

by an authorized Kia dealer as soon

as possible or replace the flat tire

with the spare tire.

Once the low pressure tire is re-

inflated to the recommended pres-

sure and installed on the vehicle, the

TPMS malfunction indicator and the

low tire pressure and position tell-

tales will extinguish within a few min-

utes of driving.

NEVER use a puncture-repairing

agent to repair and/or inflate a low

pressure tire. If used, you will have to

replace the tire pressure sensor.

Each wheel is equipped with a tire

pressure sensor mounted inside the

tire behind the valve stem. You must

use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-

ommended that you always have

your tires serviced by an authorized

Kia dealer as soon as possible.

If the indicators are not extinguished

after a few minutes of driving, please

visit an authorized Kia dealer.

You may not be able to identify a low

tire by simply looking at it. Always

use a good quality tire pressure

gauge to measure the tire's inflation

pressure. Please note that a tire that

is hot (from being driven) will have a

higher pressure measurement than a

tire that is cold (from sitting station-

ary for at least 3 hours and driven

less than 1 mile (1.6km) during that 3

hour period). Allow the tire to cool

before measuring the inflation pres-

sure.

The spare tire is not equipped with a

tire pressure monitoring sensor.

Therefore, when the low pressure

tire is replaced with the spare tire,

the low tire pressure and the low tire

pressure position telltales will extin-

guish and the TPMS malfunction

indicator will illuminate after a few

minutes.

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Always be sure the tire is cold before

inflating to the recommended pres-

sure.

WARNING - TPMS

WARNING

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

severe and sudden tire dam-

age caused by external fac-

tors.

Tampering with, modifying, or

disabling the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS)

components may interfere with

the system's ability to warn the

driver of low tire pressure con-

ditions and/or TPMS malfunc-

tions. Tampering with, modify-

ing, or disabling the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) components may void

the warranty for that portion of

the vehicle.

A cold tire means the vehicle has

been sitting for 3 hours and driven for

less than 1 mile (1.6km) in that 3

hour period.

• If you feel any vehicle instabil-

ity, immediately take your foot

off the accelerator and slowly

move to a safe position off the

road.

✽

NOTICE

Do not use any tire sealant if your

vehicle is equipped with a Tire

Pressure Monitoring System. The

liquid sealant can damage the tire

pressure sensors.

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

Important - use of compact

spare tire (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with a com-

pact spare tire. This compact spare

tire takes up less space than a regu-

lar-size tire.This tire is smaller than a

conventional tire and is designed for

temporary use only.

CAUTION

• You should drive carefully

when the compact spare is in

use. The compact spare

should be replaced by the

proper conventional tire and

rim at the first opportunity.

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The spare tire, jack, jack handle,

wheel lug nut wrench are stored in

the luggage compartment. Move the

carpeting out of the way to reach this

equipment.

Removing the spare tire

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

counterclockwise.

Store the tire in the reverse order of

removal.

• The operation of this vehicle

is not recommended with

more than one compact spare

tire in use at the same time.

To prevent the spare tire and tools

from “rattling” while the vehicle is in

motion, store them properly.

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When using a compact spare tire, • Do not use tire chains on this tire.

WARNING

observe the following precautions:

Because of the smaller size, a tire

chain will not fit properly. This could

damage the vehicle and result in

loss of the chain.

This spare tire should be used

only for VERY short distances.

Compact spares should NEVER

be used for long drives or

extended distances.

• Under no circumstances should

you exceed 50 mph (80 km/h); a

higher speed could damage the

tire.

• This tire should not be installed on

the front axle if the vehicle must be

driven in snow or on ice.

• Ensure that you drive slowly

enough for the road conditions to

avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,

such as a pothole or debris, could

seriously damage the compact

spare.

• Do not use the compact spare tire

on any other vehicle because this

tire has been designed especially for

your vehicle.

The compact spare should be inflat-

ed to 60 psi (420 kPa).

✽

NOTICE

• The compact spare tire’s tread life is

shorter than a regular tire. Inspect

your compact spare tire regularly

and replace worn compact spare

tires with the same size and design,

mounted on the same wheel.

• Any continuous road use of this tire

could result in tire failure, loss of

vehicle control, and possible per-

sonal injury.

Check the inflation pressure after

installing the spare tire. Adjust it to

the specified pressure, as necessary.

• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi-

mum load rating or the load-carry-

ing capacity shown on the sidewall

of the compact spare tire.

• The temporary spare tire should not

be used on any other wheels, nor

should standard tires, snow tires,

wheel covers or trim rings be used

with the temporary spare wheel. If

such use is attempted, damage to

these items or other car compo-

nents may occur.

• Avoid driving over obstacles. The

compact spare tire diameter is

smaller than the diameter of a con-

ventional tire and reduces the

ground clearance approximately 1

inch (25 mm), which could result in

damage to the vehicle.

• Do not use more than one tempo-

rary spare tire at a time.

• Do not take this vehicle through an

automatic car wash.

• Do not tow a trailer while the tempo-

rary spare tire is installed.

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Changing tires

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Jacking instructions

• Be sure to use the correct

front and rear jacking posi-

tions on the vehicle; never use

the bumpers or any other part

of the vehicle for jack support.

The jack is provided for emergency

tire changing only.

Follow jacking instructions to reduce

the possibility of personal injury.

• The vehicle can easily roll off

the jack causing serious

injury or death. No person

should place any portion of

their body under a vehicle that

is supported only by a jack ;

use vehicle support stands.

WARNING - Changing

tires

• Never attempt vehicle repairs

in the traffic lanes of a public

road or highway.

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Tire replacement

1. Park on a level surface and apply

the parking brake firmly.

• Do not start or run the engine

while the vehicle is on the

jack.

• Always move the vehicle com-

pletely off the road and onto

the shoulder before trying to

change a tire. The jack should

be used on level firm ground

whenever possible. If you can-

not find a firm, level place off

the road, call a towing service

company for assistance.

2. Shift the shift lever into

(Reverse) with manual transaxle

or (Park) with automatic

R

• Do not allow anyone to remain

in the vehicle while it is on the

jack.

P

transaxle.

3. Activate the hazard warning flash-

er.

• Make sure any children pres-

ent are in a secure place away

from the road and from the

vehicle to be raised with the

jack.

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WARNING - Changing a tire

• To prevent vehicle movement

while changing a tire, always

set the parking brake fully, and

always block the wheel diago-

nally opposite the wheel being

changed.

• It is recommended that the

wheels of the vehicle be

chocked, and that no person

should remain in a vehicle that

is being jacked.

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6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-

terclockwise one turn each, but do

not remove any nut until the tire

has been raised off the ground.

4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

jack, jack handle, and spare tire

from the vehicle.

5. Block both the front and rear of the

wheel that is diagonally opposite

the jack position.

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9. Loosen the wheel nuts and

remove them with your fingers.

Slide the wheel off the studs and

lay it flat so it cannot roll away. To

put the wheel on the hub, pick up

the spare tire, line up the holes

with the studs and slide the wheel

onto them. If this is difficult, tip the

wheel slightly and get the top hole

in the wheel lined up with the top

stud. Then jiggle the wheel back

and forth until the wheel can be

slid over the other studs.

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7. Place the jack at the front or rear 8. Insert the jack handle into the jack

jacking position closest to the tire

you are changing. Place the jack

at the designated locations under

the frame. The jacking positions

are plates welded to the frame

with two tabs and a raised dot to

index with the jack.

and turn it clockwise, raising the

vehicle until the tire just clears the

ground. This measurement is

approximately 30 mm (1.2 in).

Before removing the wheel lug

nuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-

ble and that there is no chance for

movement or slippage.

WARNING - Jack location

To reduce the possibility of

injury, be sure to use only the

jack provided with the vehicle

and in the correct jack position;

never use any other part of the

vehicle for jack support.

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10. To reinstall the wheel, hold it on

the studs, put the wheel nuts on

the studs and tighten them finger

tight.The nuts should be installed

with their tapered small diameter

ends directed inward. Jiggle the

tire to be sure it is completely

seated, then tighten the nuts as

much as possible with your fin-

gers again.

WARNING

Wheels and wheel covers may

have sharp edges. Handle them

carefully to avoid possible

severe injury. Before putting the

wheel into place, be sure that

there is nothing on the hub or

wheel (such as mud, tar, gravel,

etc.) that interferes with the

wheel from fitting solidly

against the hub.

11. Lower the car to the ground by

turning the wheel nut wrench

counterclockwise.

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If there is, remove it. If there is

not good contact on the mount-

ing surface between the wheel

and hub, the wheel nuts could

come loose and cause the loss

of a wheel. Loss of a wheel may

result in loss of control of the

vehicle. This may cause serious

injury or death.

Then position the wrench as shown

in the drawing and tighten the wheel

nuts. Be sure the socket is seated

completely over the nut. Do not stand

on the wrench handle or use an

extension pipe over the wrench han-

dle. Go around the wheel tightening

every other nut until they are all tight.

Then double-check each nut for

tightness. After changing wheels,

have an authorized KIA dealer tight-

en the wheel nuts to their proper

torque as soon as possible.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

Steel wheel & aluminum alloy wheel:

9~11 kg·m (65~79 lb·ft)

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If you have a tire gauge, remove the

valve cap and check the air pressure.

If the pressure is lower than recom-

mended, drive slowly to the nearest

service station and inflate to the cor-

rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust

it until it is correct. Always reinstall

the valve cap after checking or

adjusting tire pressure. If the cap is

not replaced, air may leak from the

tire. If you lose a valve cap, buy

another and install it as soon as pos-

sible.

CAUTION

WARNING - Wheel studs

Your vehicle has metric threads

on the wheel studs and nuts.

Make certain during wheel

removal that the same nuts

removed are reinstalled - or, if

replaced, that nuts with metric

threads and the same chamfer

configuration are used.

Installation of a non-metric

thread nut on a metric stud or

vice-versa will not secure the

wheel to the hub properly and

will damage the stud so that it

must be replaced.

If the studs are damaged, they

may lose their ability to retain

the wheel.This could lead to the

loss of the wheel and a colli-

sion.

To prevent the jack, jack handle,

wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire

from rattling while the vehicle is in

motion, store them properly.

After you have changed wheels,

always secure the flat tire in its place

and return the jack and tools to their

proper storage locations.

WARNING

Check the inflation pressures as

soon as possible after installing

the spare tire. Adjust it to the

specified pressure, if necessary.

Refer to Section 8, Specifications.

Note that most lug nuts do not

have metric threads. Be sure to

use extreme care in checking

for thread style before installing

aftermarket lug nuts or wheels.

If in doubt, consult an

Authorized Kia Dealer.

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