Get In case of an emergency Guide for Kia Rio 4 Door Second Generation (2006-2010)

Road warning / 6-2

Overheating / 6-2

Emergency starting / 6-3

Electrical circuit protection / 6-6

Towing / 6-12

If you have a flat tire / 6-17

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ROAD WARNING

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.

Depress the flasher switch with the igni-

tion switch in any position. The flasher

switch is located in the center console

switch panel. All turn signal lights will

flash simultaneously.

• 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.

If your temperature gauge indicates over-

heating, if you experience a loss of

power, or if you hear a loud knocking or

pinging noise, the engine has probably

overheated. Should any of these symp-

toms occur, use the following procedure:

1. Turn on the hazard warning flasher,

then drive to the nearest safe location

and stop your vehicle; set the automat-

ic transaxle in P (Park), or shift the

manual transaxle to N (Neutral) and

apply the parking brake.

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.

If coolant is not boiling out, allow the

engine to idle and open the hood to

permit the engine to cool gradually.

If the temperature does not go down

with the engine idling, stop the engine

and allow sufficient time for it to cool.

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OVERHEATING

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4. The coolant level should then be

checked. If the level in the reservoir 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 anoth-

er problem that may have caused the

engine to overheat, do not operate the

engine until it has been corrected. Call

an authorized Kia dealer for assis-

tance. If you do not find a leak or other

problem, carefully add coolant to the

reservoir.

If the engine frequently overheats, have

the cooling system checked and repaired

by an authorized Kia dealer.

Jump starting

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.

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NOTICE

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 batter-

ies in series or a 24-volt motor generator

set).

WARNING - Removing

radiator cap

Do not remove the radiator cap

when the engine and radiator are

hot. Scalding hot coolant and steam

may blow out under pressure. This

could cause serious injury.

EMERGENCY STARTING

WARNING - Battery

• Keep all flames or sparks away

from the battery. The battery pro-

duces 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 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.

In case of an emergency

Connecting jumper cables Jump starting procedure

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-

volt and that its negative terminal is

grounded.

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 previous illus-

tration. First connect one end of a

jumper cable to the positive terminal of

the discharged battery (

), then con-

nect the other end to the positive ter-

minal on the booster battery (

5. Proceed to connect one end of the

other jumper cable to the negative ter-

minal of the booster battery (

), then

the other end to a solid, stationary,

metallic point (for example, the engine

lifting bracket) away from the battery

(

). 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 termi-

nal of the discharged battery.

Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Discharged battery

Booster battery

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Jumper Cables

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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.

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 vehi-

cle with the discharged battery.

If the cause of your battery discharging is

not apparent, you should have your vehi-

cle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Push-starting

Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicle

should not be push-started because it

might damage the emission control sys-

tem.

Vehicles equipped with automatic

transaxle cannot be push-started.

Follow the directions in this section for

jump-starting.

CAUTION

Never tow a vehicle to start it

because the sudden surge forward

when the engine starts could cause

a collision with the tow vehicle.

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.

In case of an emergency

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION

Fuses

A vehicle’s electrical system is protected

from electrical overload damage by

fuses.

This vehicle has two fuse panels, one

located in the driver's side panel bolster,

the other in the engine compartment

near the battery.

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.

If the electrical system does not work,

first check the driver’s side fuse panel.

Always replace a blown fuse with one of

the same rating.

If the replacement fuse blows, this indi-

cates an electrical problem. Avoid using

the system involved and immediately

consult an authorized Kia dealer.

Two kinds of fuses are used: standard for

lower amperage rating and main for high-

er amperage ratings.

Fuse replacement

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NOTICE

Do not use a screwdriver or any other

metal object to remove fuses because it

may cause a short circuit and damage

the system.

WARNING - Fuse replace-

ment

• Never replace a fuse with any-

thing but another fuse of the

same rating.

• A higher capacity fuse could

cause damage through overheat-

ing 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.

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Standard

Main fuse

Normal

Blown

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Driver-side panel bolster

1. Turn the ignition switch and all other

switches off.

2. Open the cover.

4. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.

Use the removal tool (1) provided in

the engine compartment fuse/relay

box.

5. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it

is blown.

Spare fuses are provided in the fuse

panel in engine compartment.

6. 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.

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 audio fuse.

If the headlights or other electrical com-

ponents 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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Engine compartment

1. Turn the ignition switch and all other

switches off.

2. Remove the fuse box cover by press-

ing the taps and pulling up.

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

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.

Main fuse

If the MAIN fuse is blown, it must be

removed as follows:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the screws shown in the pic-

ture above.

3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the

same rating.

4. Reinstall in the reverse order of

removal.

✽✽

NOTICE

If the MAIN fuse is blown, consult an

authorized Kia dealer.

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Engine compartment

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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.

Description Fuse rating Protected component

BATT_1 50A Alternator, Battery

ECU A 30A Engine control unit

RAD 30A Radiator fan

COND 30A Condenser fan

ECU B 10A Engine control unit

SPARE - Spare fuse

HORN 10A Horn

IGN1 30A Ignition

IGN2 40A Ignition

BATT_2 30A Alternator, Battery

MAIN 125A Alternator

MDPS 80A Power steering wheel

ABS1 40A ABS

ABS2 40A ABS

P/WDW 30A Power window

BLW 40A Blower

SPARE - Spare fuse

A/CON1 10A Air conditioner

A/CON2 10A Air conditioner

ECU D 10A Engine control unit

SNSR 10A Sensors

INJ 15A Injector

ECU C 20A Engine control unit

SPARE - Spare fuse

HORN - Horn relay

MAIN - Main relay

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Description Fuse rating Protected component

FUEL PUMP - Fuel pump relay

RAD FAN - Radiator fan relay

COND FAN2 - Condenser fan relay

FUEL HTR - Fuel filter heater relay

BLOWER - Blower motor relay

START - Start motor relay

COND FAN1 - Condenser fan relay

A/CON - Air conditioner relay

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Driver-side knee bolster

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Driver-side knee bolster

Description Fuse rating Protected component

RR WIPER 15A Rear wiper

H/LP(LH) 10A Headlight (left)

FR WIPER 25A Front wiper

BLOWER 10A Blower

H/LP(RH) 10A Headlight (right)

S/ROOF 20A Sunroof

STOP LP 15A Stop light

C/DR LOCK 20A Central door lock

IGN COIL 15A Ignition coil

ABS 10A ABS

B/UP LP 10A Back-up light

SPARE - Spare fuse

C/LIGHTER 25A Cigar lighter

FOLD'G 10A Outside rearview mirror folding

HTD SEAT 20A Seat warmer

AMP 25A Amplifier

FR FOG LP 10A Front fog light

SPARE - Spare fuse

ECU 10A Engine control unit

CLUSTER 10A Cluster

P/WDW RH 25A Power window (right)

AUDIO 10A Audio

RR FOG LP 10A Rear fog light

IGN 10A Ignition

Description Fuse rating Protected component

HTD GLASS 30A Rear window defroster

A/BAG 15A Air bag

TCU 10A Automatic transaxle control

SNSR 10A Sensors

SPARE - Spare fuse

MULT B/UP 10A Cluster, ETACS, A/C, Clock,

Room lamp

AUDIO 15A Audio

P/WDW LH 25A Power window (left)

HTD MIRR 10A Outside rearview mirror heater

TAIL LP(LH) 10A Taillight (left)

TAIL LP(RH) 10A Taillight (right)

HAZARD 10A Hazard warning light

T/SIG LP 10A Turn signal light

A/BAG IND 10A Air bag warning

START 10A Start motor

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Memory fuse

Your vehicle is equipped with a memory

fuse to prevent battery discharge if your

vehicle is parked without being operated

for prolonged periods. Use the following

procedures before parking the vehicle for

prolonged period.

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.

3. Open the driver-side knee bolster

cover and pull up the “MULT B/UP 10A

/ AUDIO 15A”.

✽✽

NOTICE

• 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 replacement.

• Even though the memory fuse is

pulled up, the battery can still be dis-

charged by operation of the head-

lights or other electrical devices.

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 equipment is recommended.

For trailer towing guidelines information,

refer to section 5 “Driving Tips”.

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TOWING

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It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the

rear wheels on the ground (without dol-

lies) and the front wheels off the ground.

When being towed by a commercial tow

truck and wheel dollies are not used, the

front of the vehicle should always be lift-

ed, not the rear.

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NOTICE

• Do not tow the vehicle backwards

with the front wheels on the ground as

this may cause damage to the vehicle.

• Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.

When towing your vehicle in an emer-

gency without wheel dollies :

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-

tion.

2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

✽✽

NOTICE

Failure to place the transaxle shift lever

in N (Neutral) may cause internal dam-

age to the transaxle.

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Tie-down hook

(for flatbed towing)

Front towing hook

1. Open the trunk lid or rear hatch, and

remove the towing hook from the tool

bag.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing the

lower part of the cover on the front

bumper (1).

Tie-down hook

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CAUTION

Do not use the hooks under the front of the vehicle for towing purposes.

These hooks are designed ONLY for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooks

are used for towing, the tie-down hooks will be damaged and this could lead

to serious injury.

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3. Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is fully

secured (2).

4. Remove the towing hook and install

the cover after use.

Towing with a vehicle other than

a tow truck

If towing is necessary, we recommend

you to have it done by an authorized Kia

dealer or a commercial tow truck service.

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 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 dis-

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

wheels, axles, power train, steering and

brakes must all be in good condition.

• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

vehicle out of mud, sand or other con-

ditions from which the vehicle cannot

be driven out under its own power.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the

vehicle doing the towing.

• The drivers of both vehicles should com-

municate with each other frequently.

✽✽

NOTICE

• Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.

• Using a portion of the vehicle other

than the tow hooks for towing may

damage the body of your vehicle.

• 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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• Rear

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• Before emergency towing, check that

the hook is not broken or damaged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• 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.

• Use a towing strap less than 5m (16

feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth

(about 30cm (12 inches) wide) in the

middle of the strap for easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing strap

is not loosened during towing.

When your vehicle is being towed

by another vehicle other than a tow

truck (in case of an emergency)

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the

steering wheel isn’t locked.

• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

• Release the parking bake.

• Vehicles equipped with automatic

transaxles should not exceed 45 km/h

(28 mph) and should not be towed

more than 80 km (50 miles).

• Vehicles equipped with manual

transaxle should not be towed in

excess of 88 km/h (55 mph) and

should not be towed more than 645 km

(400 miles).

• 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.

• 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.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing

the vehicle.

• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which would

place excessive stress on the

emergency towing hook and tow-

ing cable or chain. The hook and

towing cable or chain may break

and cause serious injury or dam-

age.

• If the towing vehicle does not move

easily, do not forcibly continue the

towing. 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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NOTICE

To prevent internal damage to the

transaxle, never tow your vehicle from

the rear (backwards) with all four tires

in contact with the surface.

Tips for towing a stuck vehicle

The following methods are effective

when your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand

or similar substances that prevent the

vehicle from being driven out under its

own power.

• Remove the soil and sand, etc. from

the front and the back of the tires.

• Place a stone or wood under the tires.

The spare tire, jack, jack handle, front

towing hook, 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 coun-

terclockwise.

Store the tire in the reverse order of

removal.

To prevent the spare tire and tools from

“rattling” while the vehicle is in motion,

store them properly.

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

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Important - use of compact spare

tire

your vehicle is equipped with a compact

spare tire. This compact spare tire takes

up less space than a regular-size tire.

This tire is smaller than a conventional

tire and is designed for temporary use

only.

The compact spare should be inflated to

60 psi (420 kPa).

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NOTICE

Check the inflation pressure after

installing the spare tire. Adjust it to the

specified pressure, as necessary.

When using a compact spare tire,

observe the following precautions:

• 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 haz-

ards. Any road hazard, such as a pot-

hole or debris, could seriously damage

the compact spare.

• Any continuous road use of this tire

could result in tire failure, loss of vehi-

cle control, and possible personal

injury.

• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum

load rating or the load-carrying capaci-

ty shown on the sidewall of the com-

pact spare tire.

• Avoid driving over obstacles. The com-

pact spare tire diameter is smaller than

the diameter of a conventional tire and

reduces the ground clearance approxi-

mately 25 mm (1 inch), which could

result in damage to the vehicle.

• Do not take this vehicle through an

automatic car wash.

• Do not use tire chains on this 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.

• This tire should not be installed on the

front axle if the vehicle must be driven

in snow or on ice.

• Do not use the compact spare tire on

any other vehicle because this tire has

been designed especially for your vehi-

cle.

• 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.

CAUTION

• You should drive carefully when

the compact spare is in use. The

compact spare should be

replaced by the proper conven-

tional tire and rim at the first

opportunity.

• The operation of this vehicle is

not recommended with more than

one compact spare tire in use at

the same time.

CAUTION

This spare tire should be used only

for VERY short distances. Compact

spares should NEVER be used for

long drives or extended distances.

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Changing tires

Jacking instructions

The jack is provided for emergency tire

changing only.

Follow jacking instructions to reduce the

possibility of personal injury.

Tire replacement

1. Park on a level surface and apply the

parking brake firmly.

2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse)

with manual transaxle or P (Park) with

automatic transaxle.

3. Activate the hazard warning flasher.

WARNING - Changing tires

• Never attempt vehicle repairs in

the traffic lanes of a public road

or highway.

• 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 towing service com-

pany for assistance.

• Be sure to use the correct front

and rear jacking positions on the

vehicle; never use the bumpers or

any other part of the vehicle for

jack support.

(Continued)

• 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.

• Do not start or run the engine

while the vehicle is on the jack.

• Do not allow anyone to remain in

the vehicle while it is on the jack.

• Make sure any children present

are in a secure place away from

the road and from the vehicle to

be raised with the jack.

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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.

6. Wrap a piece of cloth around the tip of

the screwdriver to avoid scratching.

Insert a screwdriver into the notch of

the wheel cover and pry gently to

remove the wheel cover (if equipped).

WARNING -

Changing a tire

• To prevent vehicle movement

while changing a tire, always set

the parking brake fully, and

always block the wheel diagonal-

ly 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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7. Loosen the wheel lug nuts counter-

clockwise one turn each, but do not

remove any nut until the tire has been

raised off the ground.

8. Place the jack at the front or rear jack-

ing position closest to the tire you are

changing. Place the jack at the desig-

nated 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.

9. 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 stable and that there is no chance

for movement or slippage.

10. Remove the wheel lug nuts by turning

them counterclockwise, then remove

the wheel.

11. Mount the spare tire into position and

install the wheel lug nuts with the

beveled edge inward.

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WARNING - Jack location

To reduce the possibility of injury,

be sure to use only the jack provid-

ed with the vehicle and in the cor-

rect jack position; never use any

other part of the vehicle for jack

support.

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12. Once the wheel lug nuts have been

tightened, lower the vehicle fully to the

ground and continue to tighten the lug

nuts until they are fully secured.

Tighten the wheel lug nuts firmly in a

“X” pattern.

If you are unsure of the tightness of

the wheel lug nuts, have them

checked at the nearest service sta-

tion. The specified tightening torque is

9~11 kg•m (65-79 lb•ft, 88-107 N•m).

Improperly tightened wheel lug nuts

could cause brake pedal vibration

while braking.

To prevent the jack, jack handle, wheel

lug nut wrench and spare tire from rat-

tling while the vehicle is in motion, store

them properly.

CAUTION

Your vehicle has metric threads on

the wheel studs and nuts. Make cer-

tain during wheel removal that the

same nuts removed are reinstalled -

or, if replaced, that nuts with metric

threads and the same chamfer con-

figuration 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.

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, con-

sult an authorized Kia dealer.

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WARNING - Wheel studs

If the studs are damaged or if non-

metric nut is used on a metric stud

or vice versa, they may lose their

ability to retain the wheel. This

could lead to the loss of the wheel

in a collision resulting in severe

injury or death.

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.

In case of an emergency for Your Kia Rio 4 Door Second Generation (2006-2010)

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