Get What to do in an emergency -> If you have a flat tire Guide for Kia Picanto 4 Door Second Generation (2011-2017)

What to do in an emergency

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

Jacking instructions

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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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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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What to do in an emergency

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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What to do in an emergency

EC Declaration of Conformity for Jack

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What to do in an emergency -> If you have a flat tire for Your Kia Picanto 4 Door Second Generation (2011-2017)

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