Get What to do in an emergency -> If you have a flat tire (with TireMobilityKit, if equipped) Guide for Kia Picanto 4 Door First Generation (2004-2010)

What to do in an emergency

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (WITH TIREMOBILITYKIT, IF EQUIPPED)

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This instruction shows you step by

step how to temporarily seal the

puncture simply and reliably. Read

the section "Notes on the safe use of

the TireMobilityKit".

Introduction

With the TireMobilityKit you will stay

mobile even after experiencing a tire

puncture. The system of the com-

pressor and sealing compound effec-

tively and comfortably seals most

punctures in a passenger car tire

caused by nails or similar objects

and reinflates the tire. After you are

WARNING

Do not use the TireMobilityKit if

a tire is severely damaged by

driving on a flat tire or with

insufficient air pressure. Only

punctured areas located within

the tread region of the tire can

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ensured that the tire is properly

sealed you can drive cautiously on

the tire (up to 200 km / 120 miles) at

a max. speed of 80 km/h / 50 mph in

order to reach a vehicle or tire dealer

to have the tire replaced.

be

sealed

using

the

TireMobilityKit. Damage to the

sidewall must not be repaired

due to safety reasons.

It is possible that some tires, espe-

cially with larger punctures or dam-

age to the sidewall, cannot be sealed

completely. Air pressure loss in the

tire may adversely effect tire per-

formance. For this reason, you

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should avoid abrupt steering or other

driving maneuvers, especially if the

vehicle is heavily loaded or if a trailer

is in use. The TireMobilityKit is not

designed or intended as a perma-

nent tire repair method and is to be

used for only one tire.

Please read the instructions before

using the TireMobilityKit.

(1) TireMobilityKit

(2) Sealant bottle

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What to do when a tire is punc-

tured

A punctured tire is repaired in two

stages. In the 1st stage, sealing com-

pound and air is inflated into the tire

and the vehicle driven a short dis-

tance (3 km / 2 miles) to spread the

compound inside the tire. In the 2nd

stage, the inflation pressure is

checked and, if necessary, more air

is added into the tire. It is then possi-

ble to drive cautiously with the tire up

to 200 km (120 miles) at a maximum

speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) in order

to reach a vehicle or tire dealer to

have the tire replaced. If so inform

other drivers that the TireMobilityKit

has been used and provide advice

and warnings about changed driving

behaviour.

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2. Remove the hose (2) and the

power cable (3) from the

TireMobilityKit.

1st Stage: Pump sealing compound

and air into the tire

1. Open the lid and remove the

speed label (1) from the

TireMobilityKit and place it in the

car, within clear view of the driver.

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5. Unscrew the valve cap from the

defective tire.

6. Screw the hose (7) of the

TireMobilityKit firmly onto the tire

valve.

7. Ensure that the On/Off switch (8)

is in the "O"-position.

8. Place the electric plug (9) into the

cigarette lighter socket (12 Volt).

Do not use any other electric sock-

et in the car.

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9. Start the engine of the vehicle.

(Only if the vehicle is outdoors!)

3. Unscrew the bottle holder cap (4) 4. Screw the bottle clockwise into the

and the lid of the sealant bottle (5).

bottle socket (6) until it is tight.

CAUTION

WARNING

Carbonmonoxide

and suffocation is possible if

the engine is left running in a

poorly ventilated or unventilat-

ed location (such as inside a

building).

Screwing the sealant bottle into

the socket will break the bottle

seal. Do not unscrew the filled

bottle from the socket - sealant

could come out.

poisoning

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11. Inflate the tire to at least 1.8 bar

(26 psi) and at most 3.5 bar (51

psi) within 7 minutes. Switch off

the compressor briefly by press-

ing "O" so you are be able to read

the actual tire inflation pressure

on the gauge.

CAUTION

During the tire inflation opera-

tion do not stand next to the

damaged tire. Check the side-

wall of the tire for unusual

bulges

or

deformations.

Discontinue the inflation opera-

tion and deflate the tire by using

the pressure release (10), if any

unusual appearance is noticed.

CAUTION

If a tire inflation pressure of 1.8

bar (26 psi) is not achievable

within 7 minutes, the tire is too

severely damaged and you must

not drive on the tire. Call for

road side service or towing.

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10. Switch the On/Off switch (8) to

the "I"-position.

Please note: When the sealing

compound is added through the

tire valve the pressure gauge

could increase from approxi-

mately 4-6 bar (60-90 psi), but it

will drop again after about 30

seconds.

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12. If a tire inflation pressure of 1.8

bar (26 psi) is reached, turn the

On/Off switch to the "O"-position,

quickly unscrew the hose from

the tire. Unplug the cable from

the cigarette lighter. Do not

unscrew the bottle. Stow the

TireMobilityKit, the bottle cap and

the bottle holder cap safely in the

vehicle in an easily accessible

place, as it will be needed again

to check tire pressure.

CAUTION

If the inflation pressure is below

1.3 bar (19 psi), do not continue

to drive. Call for road side serv-

ice or towing.

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13. Drive immediately and cautiously

for about 3 km (2 miles) so that

the sealing compound can seal

the puncture. Do not exceed 80

km/h (50 mph). While driving, if

you experience any unusual

vibration, ride disturbance or

noise, reduce your speed and

drive with caution until you can

safely pull off to the side of the

road. Call for road side service or

towing.

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2nd Stage: Check tire pressure

14. Stop after driving for about 3 km

(2 miles) and check the pressure

of the punctured tire as follows:

a) Ensure that the On/Off switch

(8) of the compressor is in the

"O"-position.

b) Screw the hose onto the valve of

the punctured tire.

c) Plug the power cable into the

cigarette lighter (12 volt socket).

d) Read the inflation pressure on

the gauge of the TireMobilityKit.

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17. Do not unscrew the bottle. Stow 18. Drive to the next vehicle or tire

the TireMobilityKit safely in the

vehicle.

dealer to replace the tire.

WARNING

After a long period without driv-

ing, the inflation pressure must

be checked before driving.

After the sealing compound has

been used, the max. permissible

speed is 80 km/h (50 mph) and

the damaged tire is to be

replaced promptly, at least with-

in a distance of 200 km (120

miles). While driving, if you

experience any unusual vibra-

tion, ride disturbance or noise,

reduce your speed and drive

with caution until you can safe-

ly pull off to the side of the road.

Call for road side service or

towing.

19. After using the TireMobilityKit to

seal your tire, replace the hose,

the sealing compound and con-

nected parts. See the last page

of this instruction. When replac-

ing the damaged tire inform the

tire mechanic that a sealing com-

pound was used before the tire is

demounted!

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15. If the inflation pressure is 1.3 bar

(19 psi) or more, turn the On/Off

switch to the "I"-position and

adjust the inflation pressure to

the recommended inflation pres-

sure (Refer to “Tires and wheels”

in section 8). Reduce any exces-

sive pressure by using the pres-

sure release valve (10).

16. Turn the kit off by pressing "O".

Unscrew the hose from the tire

valve and unplug the electric plug

from the socket.

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9. Switch the On/Off switch (8) to the

"I"-position and inflate the tire to

the recommended inflation pres-

sure.

10. Switch off the TireMobilityKit and

check the tire pressure again.

11. After you have inflated the tire,

unscrew the hose, unplug the

electric plug and stow the

TireMobilityKit safely in your

vehicle.

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4. Screw the hose (7) tightly onto the

tire valve.

3rd stage: What to do when checking

the tire inflation pressure

5. Now you can read the tire pres-

sure. If it needs to be increased,

move on to step 6.

1. Open the

TireMobilityKit.

lid

from

the

2. Remove the hose (2) and the elec-

tric lead (3).

6. Make sure that the On/Off switch

(8) is in the "O"-position.

3. Unscrew the valve cap from the

defective tire.

7. Place the electric plug (9) into the

socket of the cigarette lighter (12

volt).

8. Start the engine (only if the car is

outdoors.)

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• Before using the TireMobilityKit

read the precautionary advice

printed on the sealant bottle!

CAUTION

Notes on the safe use of the

TireMobilityKit

Do not use the TireMobilityKit if

the tire is severely damaged by

driving with insufficient air

pressure (e.g. if the tire has

bulges, cuts, cracks or similar

defects). Only seal punctured

areas located within the tread

region of the tire. Damage to the

sidewall should not be sealed

for safety reasons.

• Park your car at the side of the

road so that you can work with the

TireMobilityKit away from moving

traffic. Place your warning triangle

in a prominent place to make pass-

ing vehicles aware of your location.

• Provided the car is outdoors, leave

the engine running. Otherwise

operating the compressor may

eventually drain the car battery.

• Never leave the TireMobilityKit

unattended while it is being used.

• To be sure your vehicle won't

move, even when you're on a fairly

level ground, always set your park-

ing brake.

• Do not leave the compressor run-

ning for more than 10 min. at a time

or it may overheat.

• Do not use the TireMobilityKit if the

ambient temperature is below

-30°C (-22°F).

• Only use the TireMobilityKit for

sealing/inflation passenger car

tires. Do not use on motorcycles,

bicycles or any other type of tires.

• Do not use the sealing compound

after its expiration date which can

be found on the label of the bottle.

• Do not remove any foreign objects

- such as nails or screws - that

have penetrated the tire.

• Keep away from children.

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Size:

Compressor:170 x 150 x 65 mm

Sealing compound and spare parts

can be obtained and replaced at an

authorized vehicle or tire dealer.

Empty sealing compound bottles

may be disposed of at home. Liquid

residue from the sealing compound

should be disposed of by your vehi-

cle or tire dealer or in accordance

with local waste disposal regulations.

Technical Data

System voltage:

DC 12 V

(6.7 x 5.9 x 2.6 in.)

Sealant bottle:142 x 88 ø mm

(5.6 x 3.5 ø in.)

Working voltage:

DC 10 - 15 V

Compressor weight:

0.95 kg (2.1 lbs)

Amperage rating:

max. 10 A

Sealant volume:

560 ml (34.2 cu. in.)

Suitable for use at temperatures:

-30 ~ +70°C (-22 ~ +158°F)

Max. working pressure:

6 bar (87 psi)

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What to do in an emergency -> If you have a flat tire (with TireMobilityKit, if equipped) for Your Kia Picanto 4 Door First Generation (2004-2010)

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