Get In case of an emergency -> If you have a flat tire Guide for Kia Ceed SUV First Generation (2006-2012)

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In case of an emergency

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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In case of an emergency

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).

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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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In case of an emergency

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.

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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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In case of an emergency

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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In case of an emergency

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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In case of an emergency

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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In case of an emergency

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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