Get What to do in an emergency Guide for Kia Picanto 4 Door Second Generation (2011-2017)

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

If the engine overheats / 6-7

If you have a flat tire / 6-8

If you have a flat tire (with TireMobilityKit) / 6-18

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) / 6-24

Towing / 6-29

Emergency commodity / 6-33

What to do in an emergency

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What to do in an emergency

ROAD WARNING

• The hazard warning flasher operates

whether your vehicle is running 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 vehi-

cle is being towed.

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Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher serves as a

warning to other drivers to exercise

extreme caution when approaching,

overtaking, or passing your vehicle.

It should be used whenever emergency

repairs are being made or when the vehi-

cle is stopped near the edge of a road-

way.

Press 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

If the engine stalls at a crossroad

or crossing

If you have a flat tire while driving If engine stalls while driving

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off the

road to a safe place.

• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

crossing, set the shift lever in the N

(Neutral) position and then push the

vehicle to a safe place.

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 con-

trol. 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 divid-

ed highway, do not park in the median

area between the two traffic lanes.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Try to start the engine again. If your

vehicle does not start, we recommend

that you consult an authorized Kia

dealer.

• If your vehicle has a manual transaxle

not equipped with a ignition lock

switch, the vehicle can move forward

by shifting to the 2 (second) or 3 (third)

gear and then turning the starter with-

out depressing the clutch pedal.

2.When the vehicle is stopped, turn on

your emergency hazard flashers, set

the parking brake and put the shift

lever in P (Park).

3.Have all passengers get out of the car.

Be sure they all get out on the side of

the car that is away from traffic.

4.When changing a flat tire, follow the

instruction provided later in this section.

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What to do in an emergency

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

1. If your vehicle has an automatic

transaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N

(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emer-

gency brake is set.

1. Check fuel level.

2. With the ignition switch in the LOCK

/OFF position, check all connectors at

the ignition coils and spark plugs.

Reconnect any that may be discon-

nected 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 operate the

starter, the battery is discharged.

3. If the engine still does not start, we rec-

ommend that you call an authorized

Kia dealer.

4. Check the starter connections to be

sure they are securely tightened.

5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start

it. See instructions for "Jump starting".

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.

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EMERGENCY STARTING

Jump starting

WARNING - Battery

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 proce-

dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-

mend that you have a competent techni-

cian or towing service jump start your

vehicle.

• Keep all flames or sparks away

from the battery. The battery pro-

duces hydrogen gas which may

explode if exposed to flame or

sparks.

If these instructions are not fol-

lowed exactly, serious personal

injury and damage to the vehicle

may occur! If you are not sure how

to follow this procedure, seek

qualified assistance. Automobile

batteries contain sulfuric acid.

This is poisonous and highly cor-

rosive. When jump starting, wear

protective glasses and be careful

not to get acid on yourself, your

clothing or on the car.

CAUTION

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).

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Connect cables in numerical order and

disconnect in reverse order.

• Do not attempt to jump start the

vehicle if the discharged battery

is frozen or if the electrolyte 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 serious injury.

• Do not allow the (+) and (-)

jumper cables to touch. It may

cause sparks.

• The battery may rupture or

explode when you jump start with

a low or frozen battery.

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What to do in an emergency

Jump starting procedure

2. If the booster battery is in another vehi-

cle, do not allow the vehicles to touch.

3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical loads.

5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

booster battery and let it run at 2,000

rpm, then start the engine of the vehi-

cle with the discharged battery.

CAUTION - AGM battery

(if equipped)

4. Connect the jumper cables in the

exact sequence shown in the illustra-

tion. First connect one end of a jumper

cable to the positive terminal of the

jump start connector (1), then connect

the other end to the positive terminal

on the booster battery (2).

If the cause of your battery discharging is

not apparent, we recommend that the

system be checked by an authorized Kia

dealer.

• Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) bat-

teries are maintenance-free and

should only be serviced by an

authorized Kia dealer. For charg-

ing your AGM battery, use only

fully automatic battery chargers

that are specially developed for

AGM batteries.

Push-starting

Proceed to connect one end of the

other jumper cable to the negative ter-

minal of the booster battery (3), then

the other end to the negative terminal

of the jump start connector (4). Do not

connect it to or near any part that

moves when the engine is cranked.

Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicle

should not be push-started because it

might damage the emission control sys-

tem.

• When replacing the AGM battery,

use only the Kia genuine battery

for the ISG system.

Vehicles equipped with automatic

transaxle cannot be push-started.

• Do not open or remove the cap on

top of the battery.This may cause

leaks of internal electrolyte that

could result in severe injury.

Follow the directions in this section for

jump-starting.

Do not allow the jumper cables to con-

tact anything except the correct bat-

tery terminals or the correct ground.

Do not lean over the battery when

making connections.

• If the AGM battery is reconnected

or replaced, ISG function will not

operate immediately.

WARNING

Never tow a vehicle to start it

because the sudden surge forward

when the engine starts could cause

a collision with the tow vehicle.

If you want to use the ISG func-

tion, the battery sensor needs to

be calibrated for approximately 4

hours with the ignition off.

CAUTION - Battery cables

Do not connect the jumper cable

from the negative terminal of the

booster battery to the negative ter-

minal of the discharged battery.

This can cause the discharged bat-

tery to overheat and crack, releas-

ing battery acid.

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-

volt and that its negative terminal is

grounded.

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

If your temperature gauge indicates over-

heating, you experience a loss of power,

or hear loud pinging or knocking, the

engine is probably too hot. If this hap-

pens, you should:

4. Check to see if the water pump drive

belt is missing. If it is not missing,

check to see that it is tight. If the drive

belt seems to be satisfactory, check for

coolant leaking from the radiator,

hoses or under the car. (If the air con-

ditioning had been in use, it is normal

for cold water to be draining from it

when you stop).

6.If you cannot find the cause of the

overheating, wait until the engine tem-

perature has returned to normal. Then,

if coolant has been lost, carefully add

coolant to the reservoir to bring the

fluid level in the reservoir up to the

halfway mark.

1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it

is safe to do so.

7.Proceed with caution, keeping alert for

further signs of overheating. If overheat-

ing happens again, we recommend that

you call an authorized Kia dealer.

2. Place the shift lever in P (Park) and set

the parking brake. If the air condition-

ing is on, turn it off.

WARNING

3. If engine coolant is running out under

the car or steam is coming out from the

hood, stop the engine. Do not open the

hood until the coolant has stopped run-

ning or the steaming has stopped. If

there is no visible loss of engine

coolant and no steam, leave the engine

running and check to be sure the

engine cooling fan is operating. If the

fan is not running, turn the engine off.

While the engine is running, keep

hair, hands and clothing away from

moving parts such as the fan and

drive belts to prevent injury.

CAUTION

• Serious loss of coolant indicates

there is a leak in the cooling sys-

tem and we recommend that the

system be checked by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or

engine coolant is leaking out, stop the

engine immediately and we recommend

that you call an authorized Kia dealer.

• When the engine overheats from

low engine coolant, suddenly

adding engine coolant may cause

cracks in the engine. To prevent

damage, add engine coolant

slowly in small quantities.

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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What to do in an emergency

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

Jacking instructions

(Continued)

The jack is provided for emergency

tire changing only.

• 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 jacking

support.

To prevent the jack from “rattling”

while the vehicle is in motion, store it

properly.

Follow jacking instructions to reduce

the possibility of personal injury.

• The vehicle can easily roll off

the jack causing serious

injury or death.

WARNING - Changing tires

• Never attempt vehicle repairs

in the traffic lanes of a public

road or highway.

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• Do not get under a vehicle

that is supported by a jack.

Jack and tools

• Do not start or run the engine

while the vehicle is on the

jack.

The jack, jack handle, and wheel lug

nut wrench are stored in the luggage

compartment. Pull up the luggage

box cover to reach this equipment.

• 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.

If you cannot find a firm, level

place off the road, call a tow-

ing service company for

assistance.

• Do not allow anyone to remain

in the vehicle while it is on the

jack.

(1) Jack

(2) Jack handle

(3) Wheel lug nut wrench

• 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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Removing and storing the spare

tire

Changing tires

4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

jack, jack handle, and spare tire

from the vehicle.

1. Park on a level surface and apply

the parking brake firmly.

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

counterclockwise.

5. Block both the front and rear of the

wheel that is diagonally opposite

the jack position.

2. Shift the shift lever into

R

Store the tire in the reverse order of

removal.

(Reverse) with manual transaxle or

P (Park) with automatic transaxle.

To prevent the spare tire and tools 3. Activate the hazard warning flash-

from “rattling” while the vehicle is in

motion, store them properly.

er.

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What to do in 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

diagonally opposite the wheel

being changed.

• We recommend that the

wheels of the vehicle be

blocked, and that no person

remain in the vehicle that is

being jacked.

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6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun- 7. Place the jack at the front or rear

terclockwise one turn each, but do

not remove any nut until the tire

has been raised off the ground.

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.

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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.

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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8. Insert the jack handle into 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.

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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 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, we

recommend that the system be

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

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 possible.

CAUTION

WARNING - Wheel studs

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 collision

resulting in serious injuries.

Your vehicle has metric threads

on the wheel studs and nuts.

Make certain during wheel

removal that the same nuts that

were 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.

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 - Inadequate

spare tire pressure

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 author-

ized Kia dealer.

Check the inflation pressures as

soon as possible after installing

the spare tire. Adjust it to the

specified pressure, if necessary.

Refer to “Tires and wheels” sec-

tion 8.

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Important - use of compact spare tire

(if equipped)

When using a compact spare tire,

observe the following precautions:

WARNING

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.

The compact spare tire is for

emergency use only. Do not

operate your vehicle on this

compact spare at speeds over

80 km/h (50 mph). The original

tire should be repaired or

replaced as soon as is possible

to avoid failure of the spare

possibly leading to personal

injury or death.

• Under no circumstances should you

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

speed could damage the tire.

• 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.

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.

• Any continuous road use of this tire

could result in tire failure, loss of

vehicle control, and possible per-

sonal injury.

The compact spare should be inflat-

ed to 420 kPa (60 psi).

• 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 operation of this vehicle

is not recommended with

more than one compact spare

tire in use at the same time.

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NOTICE

Check the inflation pressure after

installing the spare tire. Adjust it to

the specified pressure, as necessary.

• 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

25 mm (1 inch), which could result

in damage to the vehicle.

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• Do not take this vehicle through an • The compact spare tire should not

automatic car wash while the com-

pact spare tire is installed.

be used on any other wheels, nor

should standard tires, snow tires,

wheel covers or trim rings be used

with the compact spare wheel. If

such use is attempted, damage to

these items or other car compo-

nents may occur.

• Do not use tire chains on the com-

pact spare tire. Because of the

smaller size, a tire chain will not fit

properly. This could damage the

vehicle and result in loss of the

chain.

• Do not use more than one tempo-

rary spare tire at a time.

• The compact spare tire should not

be installed on the front axle if the • Do not tow a trailer while the tem-

vehicle must be driven in snow or

on ice.

porary spare tire is installed.

• Do not use the compact spare tire

on any other vehicle because this

tire has been designed especially

for your vehicle.

• The compact spare tire’s tread life

is shorter than a regular tire.

Inspect your compact spare tire

regularly and replace worn com-

pact spare tires with the same size

and design, mounted on the same

wheel.

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Jack label

1. Model Name

■ Example

2. Maximum allowable load

• Type A

3. When using the jack, set your

parking brake.

4. When using the jack, stop the

engine.

5. Do not get under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

6. The designated locations under

the frame

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7. When supporting the vehicle, the

base plate of jack must be vertical

under the lifting point.

• Type B

8. Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles

with manual transmission or move

the shift lever to the P position on

vehicles with automatic transmis-

sion.

9. The jack should be used on firm

level ground.

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10. Jack manufacture

11. Production date

❈ The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. For

more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.

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EC Declaration of Conformity for Jack

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (WITH TIRE MOBILITY KIT, IF EQUIPPED)

CAUTION - One sealant for

one tire

When two or more tires are flat,

do not use the tire mobility kit

because the supported one

sealant of Tire Mobility Kit is

only used for one flat tire.

WARNING - Tire wall

Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit

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to repair punctures in the tire

walls.This can result in an acci-

dent due to tire failure.

For safe operation, carefully read

and follow the instructions in this

manual before use.

Introduction

With the Tire Mobility Kit you stay

mobile even after experiencing a tire

puncture.

(1) Compressor

(2) Sealant bottle

The system of compressor and seal-

ing compound effectively and com-

fortably seals most punctures in a

passenger car tire caused by nails or

similar objects and reinflates the tire.

WARNING - Temporary fix

Have your tire repaired as soon

as possible. The tire may loose

air pressure at any time after

inflating with the Tire Mobility

Kit.

The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary

fix to the tire and we recommend that

the tire should be inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer as soon as

possible.

After you ensured that the tire is

properly sealed you can drive cau-

tiously on the tire (distance up to 200

km (120 miles)) at a max. speed of

(80 km/h) in order to reach a service

station or tire dealer for the tire

replacement.

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It is possible that some tires, espe- Notes on the safe use of the Tire

cially with larger punctures or dam- Mobility Kit

age to the sidewall, cannot be sealed

• Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if a

tire is severely damaged by driving

run flat or with insufficient air pres-

sure.

• Park your car at the side of the

completely.

road so that you can work with the

Air pressure loss in the tire may

adversely affect tire performance.

Tire Mobility Kit away from moving • Do not remove any foreign objects

traffic.

such as nails or screws that have

penetrated the tire.

For this reason, you should avoid • To be sure your vehicle will not

abrupt steering or other driving

maneuvers, especially if the vehicle is

heavily loaded or if a trailer is in use.

move, even when you're on fairly • Provided the car is outdoors, leave

level ground, always set your park-

ing brake.

the engine running. Otherwise

operating the compressor may

eventually drain the car battery.

The Tire Mobility Kit is not designed • Only use the Tire Mobility Kit for

or intended as a permanent tire

repair method and is to be used for

one tire only.

sealing/inflation passenger car tires. • Never leave the Tire Mobility Kit

Only punctured areas located with-

in the tread region of the tire can be

sealed using the tire mobility kit.

unattended while it is being used.

• Do not leave the compressor run-

ning for more than 10 min. at a time

or it may overheat.

This instruction shows you step by

step how to temporarily seal the • Do not use on motorcycles, bicy-

puncture simply and reliably. cles or any other type of tires.

Read the section "Notes on the safe • When the tire and wheel are dam-

• Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if

the ambient temperature is below -

22°F (-30°C).

use of the Tire Mobility Kit".

aged, do not use Tire Mobility Kit

for your safety.

• Use of the Tire Mobility Kit may not

be effective for tire damage larger

than approximately 0.24 in (6 mm).

We recommend that you contact

an authorized Kia dealer.

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9. Hose to connect compressor and

sealant bottle or compressor and

wheel

Connectors, cable and connection

hose are stored in the compressor

housing.

WARNING - Expired

sealant

Do not use the Tire sealant after

the sealant has expired (i.e.

pasted the expiration date on

the sealant container). This can

increase the risk of tire failure.

WARNING - Sealant

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Avoid contact with eyes.

• Do not swallow.

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Components of the Tire Mobility Kit

0. Speed restriction label

4. Holder for the sealant bottle

Strictly

follow

the

specified

1. Sealant bottle and label with 5. Compressor

speed restriction

sequence, otherwise the sealant

may escape under high pressure.

6. On/off switch

2. Filling hose from sealant bottle to

wheel

7. Pressure gauge for displaying the

tire inflation pressure

3. Connectors and cable for the

power outlet direct connection

8. Screw cap for reducing tire infla-

tion pressure

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Using the Tire Mobility Kit

CAUTION - Tire pressure

Do not attempt to drive your

vehicle if the tire pressure is

below 29 PSI(200kpa). This

could result in an accident due

to sudden tire failure.

1. Detach the speed restriction label

(0) from the sealant bottle (1), and

place it in a highly visible place

inside the vehicle such as on the

steering wheel to remind the driv-

er not to drive too fast.

2. Screw connection hose (9) onto

the connector of the sealant bottle.

9. Switch off the compressor.

3. Ensure that screw cap (8) is

closed.

10. Detach the hoses from the

sealant bottle connector and

from the tire valve.

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4. Unscrew the valve cap from the

valve of the defective wheel and

screw filling hose (2) of the sealant

bottle onto the valve.

6. Ensure that the compressor is

switched off, position 0.

Return the Tire Mobility Kit to its stor-

age location in the vehicle.

7. Plug the compressor power cord

into the vehicle power outlet.

5. Insert the sealant bottle into the

housing (4) of the compressor so

that the bottle is upright.

8. With the engine start/stop button

position on or ignition switch posi-

tion on, switch on the compressor

and let it run for approximately 5~7

minutes to fill the sealant up to

proper pressure. (refer to the Tire

and Wheels, chapter 8). The infla-

tion pressure of the tire after filling

is unimportant and will be

checked/corrected later.

WARNING - Carbon

monoxide

Do not leave your vehicle run-

ning in a poorly ventilated area

for extended periods of time.

Carbon monoxide poisoning

and suffocation can occur.

Be careful not to overinflate the tire

and stay away from the tire when

filling it.

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What to do in an emergency

Distributing the sealant

Checking the tire inflation pres-

sure

1.After driving approximately

~6miles(7~10km or about 10min),

stop at a safety location.

✽

NOTICE

11. Immediately drive approximately

4~6miles (7~10km or, about

10min) to evenly distribute the

sealant in the tire.

The pressure gauge may show high-

er than actual reading when the

compressor is running. To get an

accurate tire pressure, the compres-

sor needs to be turned off.

4

2.Connect connection hose (9) of the

compressor directly to the tire

valve.

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph

(80 km/h). If possible, do not fall

below a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).

- To reduce the inflation pres-

sure: Loosen the screw cap (8)

on the compressor hose.

3.Plug the compressor power cord

into the vehicle power outlet.

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 of the side of the road.

4.Adjust the tire inflation pressure to

the recommended tire inflation.

With the ignition switched on, pro-

ceed as follows.

Call for road side service or towing.

When you use the Tire Mobility Kit,

the tire pressure sensors and wheel

may be damaged by sealant, remove

the sealant stained with tire pressure

sensors and wheel and inspect in

authorized dealer.

- To increase the inflation pres-

sure : Switch on the compressor,

position I. To check the current

inflation pressure setting, briefly

switch off the compressor.

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What to do in an emergency

Technical Data

CAUTION - Tire pressure

sensor

We recommend that you use the

sealant of Tire Mobility Kit from

an authorized Kia dealer.

System voltage: DC 12 V

Working voltage: DC 10 - 15 V

Amperage rating: max. 15 A

Suitable for use at temperatures:

-30 ~ +70°C (-22 ~ +158°F)

Max. working pressure:

6 bar (87 psi)

Size

Compressor: 170 x 150 x 60 mm

(6.7 x 5.9 x 2.4 in.)

The sealant on the tire pressure

sensor and wheel should be

removed when you replace the

tire with a new one and inspect

the tire pressure sensors in

authorized dealer.

Sealant bottle: 85 x 77 ø mm

(3.3 x 3.0 ø in.)

Compressor weight:

0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)

Sealant volume:

200 ml (12.2 cu. in.)

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What to do in an emergency

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 oper-

that illuminates a low tire pressure ating properly.The TPMS malfunction

telltale when one or more of your indicator is combined with the low tire

tires is significantly under-inflated. pressure telltale. When the system

Accordingly, when the low tire pres- detects a malfunction, the telltale will

sure telltale illuminates, you should flash for approximately one minute

stop and check your tires as soon as and then remain continuously illumi-

possible, and inflate them to the nated. This sequence will continue

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as

cantly under-inflated tire causes the long as the malfunction exists. When

tire to overheat and can lead to tire the malfunction indicator is illuminat-

failure. Under-inflation also reduces ed, the system may not be able to

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and detect or signal low tire pressure as

may affect the vehicle’s handling and intended. TPMS malfunctions may

OTA034055

Low tire pressure telltale /

TPMS malfunction indicator

stopping ability.

occur for a variety of reasons, includ-

ing the installation of replacement or

alternate tires or wheels on the vehi-

cle that prevent the TPMS from func-

tioning properly. Always check the

TPMS malfunction telltale after

replacing one or more tires or wheels

on your vehicle to ensure that the

replacement or alternate tires and

wheels allow the TPMS to continue to

function properly.

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

vided), should be checked monthly

when cold and inflated to the inflation

pressure recommended by the vehi-

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-

ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

your vehicle has tires of a different

size than the size indicated on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

sure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for

those tires.)

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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What to do in an emergency

Low tire pressure telltale

✽

NOTICE

CAUTION

If the TPMS indicator does not illu-

minate for 3 seconds when the igni-

tion switch is turned to the ON posi-

tion or engine is running, or if it

comes on after blinking for approxi-

mately one minute, we recommend

that you contact an authorized Kia

dealer.

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.

When the tire pressure monitoring

system warning indicator is illuminat-

ed, one or more of your tires is sig-

nificantly under-inflated.

If the telltale illuminates, immediately

reduce your speed, avoid hard cor-

nering and anticipate increased stop-

ping distances. You should stop and

check your tires as soon as possible.

Inflate the tires to the proper pres-

sure as indicated on the vehicle’s

placard or tire inflation pressure label

located on the driver’s side center pil-

lar 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.

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

is greatly higher or lower, you

should check the tire inflation

pressure and adjust the tires to

the recommended tire inflation

pressure.

Then the Low Tire Pressure telltale

may flash for approximately one

minute and then remain continuously

illuminated after restarting and about

20 minutes of continuous driving

before you have the low pressure tire

repaired and replaced on the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

TPMS (Tire Pressure

Monitoring System)

malfunction indicator

CAUTION

WARNING - Low pressure

damage

• The TPMS malfunction indica-

tor may be illuminated if the

vehicle is moving around elec-

tric power supply cables or

radios transmitter such as at

police stations, government

and public offices, broadcast-

ing stations, military installa-

tions, airports, or transmitting

towers, etc. This can interfere

with normal operation of the

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS).

Significantly low tire pressure

makes the vehicle unstable and

can contribute to loss of vehicle

control and increased braking

distances.

The TPMS malfunction indicator will

illuminate after it blinks for approxi-

mately one minute when there is a

problem with the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System. If the system is

able to correctly detect an under infla-

tion warning at the same time as sys-

tem failure then it will illuminate the

TPMS malfunction indicator.

Continued driving on low pres-

sure tires can cause the tires to

overheat and fail.

We recommend that the system be

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

• The TPMS malfunction indica-

tor may illuminate if snow

chains or some separately

purchased devices such as

notebook computers, mobile

charger, remote starter, navi-

gation etc. are used in the

vehicle.This can interfere with

normal operation of the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS).

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What to do in an emergency

Changing a tire with TPMS

Each wheel is equipped with a tire If the indicator is not extinguished

pressure sensor mounted inside the after a few minutes of driving, We

tire behind the valve stem. You must recommend that the system be

use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec- checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

ommended that you have your tires

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire

Pressure will come on. We recom-

mend that the flat tire be checked by

an authorized Kia dealer.

serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

If original mounted tire is

replaced with the spare tire, the

TPMS sensor on the replaced

Even if you replace the low pressure

tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire

Pressure Telltale will blink or remain

on until the low pressure tire is

repaired and placed on the vehicle.

CAUTION

We recommend that you use a

puncture-repairing

approved by Kia.

agent

spare wheel should be initiated

and we recommend that the

The sealant on the tire pressure

sensor and wheel shall be elim-

inated when you replace the tire

with a new one.

After you replace the low pressure

tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire

Pressure Telltale may blink or illumi-

nate after a few minutes because the

TPMS sensor mounted on the spare

wheel is not initiated.

TPMS sensor on the original

mounted wheel be deactivated

by a Kia dealer. If the TPMS sen-

sor on the original mounted

wheel located in the spare tire

carrier still activates, the tire

pressure monitoring system

may not operate properly. We

recommend that the system be

serviced by an authorized Kia

dealer.

Once the low pressure tire is reinflat-

ed to the recommended pressure

and installed on the vehicle or we

recommend that the TPMS sensor

mounted on the replaced spare

wheel be initiated by an authorized

Kia dealer, the TPMS malfunction

indicator and the low tire pressure

telltale will extinguish within a few

minutes of driving.

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What to do in an emergency

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.

WARNING - TPMS

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

severe and sudden tire dam-

age caused by external fac-

tors such as nails or road

debris.

WARNING - For EUROPE

• Do not modify the vehicle, it

may interfere with the TPMS

function.

• The wheels on the market do

not have a TPMS sensor.

• If you feel any vehicle instabil-

ity, immediately take your foot

off the accelerator, apply the

brakes gradually and with

light force, and slowly move to

a safe position off the road.

For your safety, we recom-

mend that you use parts for

replacement from an author-

ized Kia dealer.

A cold tire means the vehicle has

been sitting for 3 hours and driven for

less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3

hour period.

• If you use the wheels on the

market, use a TPMS sensor

approved by a Kia dealer. If

your vehicle is not equipped

with a TPMS sensor or TPMS

does not work properly, you

may fail the periodic vehicle

inspection conducted in your

country.

Allow the tire to cool before measur-

ing the inflation pressure. Always be

sure the tire is cold before inflating to

the recommended pressure.

WARNING - Protecting

TPMS

Tampering with, modifying, or

disabling the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) com-

ponents may interfere with the

system's ability to warn the driv-

er of low tire pressure condi-

tions and/or TPMS malfunctions.

Tampering with, modifying, or

disabling the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) com-

ponents may void the warranty

for that portion of the vehicle.

CAUTION

We recommend that you use the

tire sealant approved by Kia if

your vehicle is equipped with a

Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

The liquid sealant can damage

the tire pressure sensors.

❈All vehicles sold in the

EUROPE market during below

period must be equipped with

TPMS.

- New model vehicle : Nov. 1,

2012 ~

- Current model vehicle : Nov.

1, 2014~ (Based on vehicle

registrations)

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What to do in an emergency

TOWING

It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the

rear wheels on the ground (without dol-

lies) and the front wheels off the ground.

A

If any of the loaded wheels or suspen-

sion components are damaged or the

vehicle is being towed with the front

wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly

under the front wheels.

B

C

OPA067016

When being towed by a commercial tow

truck and wheel dollies are not used, the

front of the vehicle should always be lifted,

not the rear.

dolly

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Towing service

CAUTION

If emergency towing is necessary, we

recommend having it done by an author-

ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck

service. Proper lifting and towing proce-

dures are necessary to prevent damage

to the vehicle.The use of wheel dollies or

flatbed is recommended.

• Do not tow the vehicle with the

front wheels on the ground as

this may cause damage to the

vehicle.

• Do not tow with sling-type equip-

ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed

equipment.

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What to do in an emergency

When towing your vehicle in an emer-

gency without wheel dollies :

Front

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-

tion.

2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

CAUTION

Failure to place the shift lever in N

(Neutral) may cause internal dam-

age to the transaxle.

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Rear

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Removable towing hook

(front, if equipped)

1. Open the trunk, and remove the tow-

ing hook from the tool case.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing the

lower part of the cover on the front

bumper.

3. Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is fully

secured.

OTA060012

Emergency towing

4. Remove the towing hook and install

the cover after use.

If towing is necessary, we recommend

you to have it done by an authorized

Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck

service.

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What to do in an emergency

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be tem-

porarily towed using a cable or chain

secured to the emergency towing hook

under the front/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.

• Before emergency towing, check that

the hook is not broken or damaged.

CAUTION

• Attach a towing strap to the tow

hook.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Using a portion of the vehicle

other than the tow hooks for tow-

ing may damage the body of your

vehicle.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and

even force.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do not

pull from the side or at a vertical angle.

Always pull straight ahead.

Towing in this manner may be done only

on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

wheels, axles, power train, steering and

brakes must all be in good condition.

• Use only a cable or chain specifi-

cally intended for use in towing

vehicles. Securely fasten the

cable or chain to the towing hook

provided.

WARNING

Use extreme caution when towing

the vehicle.

• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehi-

cle out of mud, sand or other condi-

tions from which the vehicle cannot be

driven out under its own power.

• Avoid sudden starts or erratic driv-

ing maneuvers which would place

excessive stress on the emer-

gency towing hook and towing

cable or chain. The hook and tow-

ing cable or chain may break and

cause serious injury or damage.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the

vehicle doing the towing.

• The drivers of both vehicles should com-

municate with each other frequently.

• If the disabled vehicle is unable

to be moved, do not forcibly con-

tinue the towing. We recommend

that you contact an authorized

Kia dealer or a commercial tow

truck service for assistance.

• Tow the vehicle as straight ahead

as possible.

• Keep away from the vehicle dur-

ing towing.

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What to do in an emergency

Emergency towing precautions

• Place the ignition switch in ACC so the

steering wheel isn’t locked.

CAUTION - Automatic

transaxle

• 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 neu-

tral. Be sure the steering is

unlocked by placing the ignition

switch in the ACC position. A driv-

er must be in the towed vehicle to

operate the steering and brakes.

• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

• Release the parking bake.

• Press the brake pedal with more force

than normal since you will have

reduced brake performance.

• More steering effort will be required

because the power steering system

will be disabled.

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• To avoid serious damage to the

automatic transaxle, limit the

vehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph)

and drive less than 1.5 km (1 mile)

when towing.

• If you are driving down a long hill, the

brakes may overheat and brake per-

formance will be reduced. Stop often

and let the brakes cool off.

• 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.

• Before towing, check the level of

the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is

below the "HOT" range on the dip-

stick, add fluid. If you cannot add

fluid, a towing dolly must be used.

• Drive carefully so that the towing strap

is not loosened during towing.

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What to do in an emergency

EMERGENCY COMMODITY (IF EQUIPPED)

There are some emergency commodities

in the vehicle to help you respond to the

emergency situation.

To check the tire pressure, take the fol-

lowing steps;

First aid kit

There are some items such as scissors,

bandage and adhesive tape and etc. in

the kit to give first aid to an injured per-

son.

1. Unscrew the inflation valve cap that is

located on the rim of the tire.

2. Press and hold the gauge against the

tire valve. Some air will escape as you

begin and more will escape if you don't

press the gauge in firmly.

Fire extinguisher

If there is small fire and you know how to

use the fire extinguisher, take the follow-

ing steps carefully.

Triangle reflector

Place the triangle reflector on the road to

warn oncoming vehicles during emer-

gencies, such as when the vehicle is

parked by the roadside due to any prob-

lems.

3. A firm non-leaking push will activate

the gauge.

1. Pull the pin at the top of the extin-

guisher that keeps the handle from

being accidentally pressed.

4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge to

know whether the tire pressure is low

or high.

2. Aim the nozzle toward the base of the

fire.

5. Adjust the tire pressures to the speci-

fied pressure. Refer to “Tires and

wheels” in section 8.

3. Stand approximately 2.5 m (8 ft) away

from the fire and squeeze the handle

to discharge the extinguisher. If you

release the handle, the discharge will

stop.

Tire pressure gauge

(If equipped)

6. Reinstall the inflation valve cap.

Tires normally lose some air in day-to-

day use, and you may have to add a few

pounds of air periodically and it is not

usually a sign of a leaking tire, but of nor-

mal wear. Always check tire pressure

when the tires are cold because tire pres-

sure increases with temperature.

4. Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the

base of the fire. After the fire appears

to be out, watch it carefully since it

may re-ignite.

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What to do in an emergency for Your Kia Picanto 4 Door Second Generation (2011-2017)

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