Get What to do in an emergency Guide for Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2011-2016)

What to do in an emergency

Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

• Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

In case of an emergency while driving. . . . . . . . . . 6-3

• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing . . . . . 6-3

• If you have a flat tire while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

• If engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

If the engine does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

• If engine dose not turn over or turns over slowly . . 6-4

• If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . 6-4

Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

• Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

• Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

If the engine overheats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) . . . . . . . 6-9

If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

• Jack and tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

• Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

• Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

If you have a flat tire (Tire Mobility Kit) . . . . . . . 6-23

• Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . 6-24

• Components of the Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

• Using the Tire Mobility Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

• Checking the tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

• Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29

• Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29

• Removable towing hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30

• Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

What to do in an emergency

ROAD WARNING

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher serves

as a warning to other drivers to exer-

cise extreme caution when

approaching, overtaking, or passing

your vehicle.

It should be used whenever emer-

gency repairs are being made or

when the vehicle is stopped near the

edge of a roadway.

Depress 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.

• The hazard warning flasher oper-

ates whether your vehicle is run-

ning 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 vehicle is being towed.

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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING

If the engine stalls at a cross-

road or crossing

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.

If you have a flat tire while

driving

If a tire goes flat while you are driv-

ing:

1.Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal and let the vehicle slow

down while driving straight ahead.

Do not apply the brakes immedi-

ately or attempt to pull off the road

as this may cause a loss of control.

When the vehicle has slowed down

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 a firm level

ground. If you are on a divided

highway, do not park in the median

area between the two traffic lanes.

2.When the vehicle is stopped, turn

on your emergency hazard flash-

ers, set the parking brake and put

the transaxle in P (automatic

transaxle) or reverse (manual

transaxle).

3.Have all passengers get out of the

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on

the side of the vehicle that is away

from traffic.

4.When changing a flat tire, follow

the instruction provided later in this

section.

If engine stalls while driving

1. Reduce your speed gradually,

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

tiously off the road to a safe place.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Try to start the engine again. If

your vehicle will not start, contact

an authorized Kia dealer or seek

other qualified assistance.

What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

If the engine doesn't turn over

or turns over slowly

1. If your vehicle has an automatic

transaxle, be sure the shift lever is

in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the

emergency brake is set.

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 oper-

ate the starter, the battery is dis-

charged.

4. Check the starter connections to

be sure they are securely tight-

ened.

5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to

start it. See instructions for "Jump

starting".

If engine turns over normally

but does not start

1. Check fuel level.

2. With the ignition switch in the

LOCK position, check all connec-

tors at the ignition coil and spark

plugs. Reconnect any that may be

disconnected or loose.

3. Check the fuel line in the engine

compartment.

4. If the engine still does not start,

call an authorized Kia dealer or

seek other qualified assistance.

WARNING - Push/pull

start

Do not push or pull the vehicle

to start it. Push or pull starting

may cause the catalytic con-

verter to overload and create a

fire hazard.

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EMERGENCY STARTING

Connect cables in numerical order

and disconnect in reverse order.

Jump starting

Jump starting can be dangerous if

done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid

harm to yourself or damage to your

vehicle or battery, follow these jump

starting procedures. If in doubt, we

strongly recommend that you have a

competent technician or towing serv-

ice jump start your vehicle.

CAUTION - 12 volt

battery

Use only a 12-volt jumper sys-

tem. 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).

WARNING - Battery

Keep all flames or sparks away

from the battery. The battery

produces hydrogen gas which

will explode if exposed to flame

or sparks.

WARNING - Battery

Never attempt to check the elec-

trolyte level of the battery as

this may cause the battery to

rupture or explode.

WARNING - Frozen

batteries

Do not attempt to jump start the

vehicle if the discharged battery

is frozen or if the electrolyte

level is low as the battery may

rupture or explode.

WARNING - Sulfuric

acid risk

When jump starting your vehi-

cle be careful not to get acid on

yourself, your clothing or on the

vehicle. Automobile batteries

contain sulfuric acid. This is

poisonous and highly corro-

sive.

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Discharged battery

Jumper Cables

Booster battery

(-)

(+)

(-)

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Jump starting procedure

Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) batter-

ies are maintenance-free and should

only be serviced by an authorized

Kia dealer. For charging your AGM

battery, use only fully automatic bat-

tery chargers that are specially

developed for AGM batteries.

When replacing the AGM battery,

use only the Kia genuine battery for

the ISG system.

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NOTICE

If the AGM battery is reconnected

or replaced, ISG function will not

operate immediately.

If you want to use the ISG function,

the battery sensor needs to be cali-

brated for approximately 4 hours

with the ignition off and then, turn

the engine on and off 2 or 3 times.

Do not open or remove the cap on

top of the battery. This may cause the

leak of dangerous internal elec-

trolytes.

1.Make sure the booster battery is

12-volt and that its negative termi-

nal 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 illus-

tration. First connect one end of a

jumper cable to the positive termi-

nal of the discharged battery (1),

then connect the other end to the

positive terminal on the booster

battery (2).

Proceed to connect one end of the

other jumper cable to the negative

terminal of the booster battery (3),

then the other end to a solid, sta-

tionary, metallic point (for example,

the engine lifting bracket) away

from the battery (4). Do not con-

nect it to or near any part that

moves when the engine is cranked.

Do not allow the jumper cables to

contact anything except the correct

battery terminals or the correct

ground. Do not lean over the bat-

tery when making connections.

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 vehicle with the discharged

battery.

If the cause of your battery discharg-

ing is not apparent, you should have

your vehicle checked by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

WARNING - Battery

cables

Do not connect the jumper cable

from the negative terminal of the

booster battery to the negative

terminal of the discharged bat-

tery. This can cause the dis-

charged battery to overheat and

crack, releasing battery acid.

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Push-starting

Your manual transaxle-equipped

vehicle should not be push-started

because it might damage the emis-

sion control system.

Vehicles equipped with automatic

transaxle cannot be push-started.

Follow the directions in this section

for jump-starting.

WARNING - Tow starting

vehicle

Never tow a vehicle to start it

because the sudden surge for-

ward when the engine starts

could cause a collision with the

tow vehicle.

What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

If your temperature gauge indicates

overheating, you will experience a

loss of power, or hear loud pinging or

knocking, the engine is probably too

hot. If this happens, you should:

1.Pull off the road and stop as soon

as it is safe to do so.

2.Place the shift lever in P (automat-

ic transaxle) or neutral (manual

transaxle) and set the parking

brake. If the air conditioning is on,

turn it off.

3.If engine coolant is running out

under the vehicle or steam is com-

ing out from underneath the hood,

stop the engine. Do not open the

hood until the coolant has stopped

running 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 cool-

ing fan is operating. If the fan is not

running, turn the engine off.

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 leak-

ing from the radiator, hoses or

under the vehicle. (If the air condi-

tioning had been in use, it is nor-

mal for cold water to be draining

from it when you stop).

5. If the water pump drive belt is bro-

ken or engine coolant leaks, stop

the engine immediately and call

the nearest authorized Kia dealer

for assistance.

6.If you cannot find the cause of the

overheating, wait until the engine

temperature has returned to nor-

mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,

carefully add coolant to the reser-

voir to bring the fluid level in the

reservoir up to the halfway mark.

7.Proceed with caution, keeping

alert for further signs of overheat-

ing. If overheating happens again,

call an authorized Kia dealer for

assistance.

Serious loss of coolant indicates

there is a leak in the cooling system

and this should be checked as soon

as possible by an authorized Kia

dealer.

WARNING - Under the

hood

While the engine is running,

keep hair, hands and clothing

away from moving parts such

as the fan and drive belts.

WARNING - Radiator

cap

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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

(1) Low tire pressure telltale /

TPMS malfunction indicator

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.)

As an added feature, your vehicle

has been equipped with a tire pres-

sure monitoring system (TPMS) that

illuminates a low tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is sig-

nificantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pres-

sure telltale illuminates, you should

stop and check your tires as soon as

possible, and inflate them to the

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

cantly under-inflated tire causes the

tire to overheat and can lead to tire

failure. Under-inflation also reduces

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and

may affect the vehicle’s handling and

stopping ability.

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.

Even with the Tire-Pressure

Monitoring System, always check

your tire pressure on a regular basis

with a digital tire gauge.

Your vehicle has also been equipped

with a TPMS malfunction indicator to

indicate when the system is not oper-

ating properly. The TPMS malfunction

indicator is combined with the low tire

pressure telltale. When the system

detects a malfunction, the telltale will

flash for approximately one minute

and then remain continuously illumi-

nated. This sequence will continue

upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as

long as the malfunction exists. When

the malfunction indicator is illuminat-

ed, the system may not be able to

detect or signal low tire pressure as

intended. TPMS malfunctions may

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.

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If the TPMS indicator does not illumi-

nate for 3 seconds when the ignition

switch is turned to the ON position or

engine is running, or If it comes on

after blinking for approximately one

minute, take your car to your nearest

authorized Kia dealer and have the

system checked.

Low tire pressure

telltale

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.

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.

In winter or cold weather, the low tire

pressure telltale may be illuminated if

the tire pressure was adjusted to the

recommended tire inflation pressure

in warm weather. It does not mean

your TPMS is malfunctioning

because the decreased temperature

leads to a proportional lowering of

tire pressure.

When you drive your vehicle from a

warm area to a cold area or from a

cold area to a warm area, or the out-

side temperature is greatly higher or

lower, you should check the tire infla-

tion pressure and adjust the tires to

the recommended tire inflation pres-

sure.

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TPMS (Tire Pressure

Monitoring System)

malfunction indicator

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

inflation warning at the same time as

system failure then it will illuminate

the TPMS malfunction indicator.

Have the system checked by an

authorized Kia dealer as soon as

possible to determine the cause of

the problem.

The TPMS malfunction indicator may

be illuminated if the vehicle is moving

around electric power supply cables

or radios transmitter such as at

police stations, government and pub-

lic offices, broadcasting stations, mil-

itary installations, airports, or trans-

mitting towers, etc. This can interfere

with normal operation of the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS).

The TPMS malfunction indicator may

illuminate if snow chains or some

separately purchased devices such

as notebook computers, mobile

charger, remote starter, navigation

etc. are used in the vehicle. This can

interfere with normal operation of the

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS).

WARNING - Low

pressure

damage

Do not drive on low pressure

tires. Significantly low tire pres-

sure can cause the tires to over-

heat and fail making the vehicle

unstable resulting in increased

braking distances and a loss of

vehicle control.

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Changing a tire with TPMS

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire

Pressure will come on. Have the flat

tire repaired by an authorized Kia

dealer as soon as possible or

replace the flat tire with the spare

tire.

Each wheel is equipped with a tire

pressure sensor mounted inside the

tire behind the valve stem. You must

use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-

ommended that you always have

your tires serviced by an authorized

Kia dealer.

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.

After you replace the low pressure

tire with, the TPMS spare tire, the

Low Tire Pressure telltale may blink

or illuminate after a few minutes

because the TPMS sensor mounted

on the spare wheel is not initiated.

Once the low pressure tire is reinflat-

ed to the recommended pressure

and installed on the vehicle or the

TPMS sensor mounted on the

replaced spare wheel is initiated by

an authorized Kia dealer, the TPMS

malfunction indicator and the low tire

pressure telltale will extinguish within

a few minutes of driving.

If the indicator is not extinguished

after a few minutes of driving, please

visit an authorized Kia dealer.

If original mounted tire is replaced

with the spare tire, the TPMS sensor

on the replaced spare wheel should

be initiated and the TPMS sensor on

the original mounted wheel should be

deactivated. If the TPMS sensor on

the original mounted wheel located in

the spare tire carrier still activates,

the tire pressure monitoring system

may not operate properly. Have the

tire with TPMS serviced or replaced

by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION - Repair

Agents

Never use a puncture-repairing

agent not approved by Kia to

repair and/or inflate a low pres-

sure tire. The tire sealant not

approved by Kia may damage

the tire pressure sensor. The

sealant on the tire pressure sen-

sor and wheel shall be eliminat-

ed when you replace the tire

with a new one.

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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.

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.

Allow the tire to cool before measur-

ing the inflation pressure. Always be

sure the tire is cold before inflating to

the recommended pressure.

The TPMS cannot alert you to severe

and sudden tire damage caused by

external factors such as nails or road

debris.

If you feel any vehicle instability,

immediately take your foot off the

accelerator, apply the brakes gradu-

ally and with light force, and slowly

move to a safe position off the road.

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NOTICE

Tampering with, modifying, or dis-

abling the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) components may

interfere with the system's ability to

warn the driver of low tire pressure

conditions and/or TPMS malfunc-

tions. Tampering with, modifying,

or disabling the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) compo-

nents may void the warranty for

that portion of the vehicle.

This device complies with Part

15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

1.This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2.This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-

ference that may cause undesired

operation.

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

Jack and tools

The spare tire, jack, jack handle and

wheel lug nut wrench are stored in

the luggage compartment.

Remove the luggage under tray out

of the way to reach the equipment.

(1) Jack handle

(2) Jack

(3) Wheel lug nut wrench

Jacking instructions

The jack is provided for emergency

tire changing only.

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.

Always move the vehicle completely

off the road and onto the shoulder

before trying to change a tire. The

jack should be used on firm level

ground. If you cannot find a firm level

place off the road, call a towing serv-

ice company 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.

WARNING - Jack

Do not place any portion of your

body under a vehicle that is

only supported by a jack since

the vehicle can easily roll off the

jack. Use vehicle support

stands.

WARNING - Changing

tires

Never attempt vehicle repairs in

the traffic lanes of a public road

or highway.

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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.

Removing and storing the

spare tire

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

counterclockwise.

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.

Changing tires

1. Park on a level surface and apply

the parking brake firmly.

2. Shift the shift lever into R

(Reverse) for manual transaxle or

P (Park) for automatic transaxle.

3. Activate the hazard warning flash-

er.

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WARNING - Running

vehicle on

jack

Do not start or run the engine of

the vehicle while the vehicle is

on the jack as this may cause

the vehicle to fall off 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.

To prevent vehicle movement while

changing a tire, always set the park-

ing brake fully, and always block the

wheel diagonally opposite the wheel

being changed.

We recommend that the wheels of

the vehicle be chocked, and that no

person remain in a vehicle that is

being jacked.

6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-

terclockwise one turn each, but do

not remove any nut until the tire

has been raised off the ground.

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7. Place the jack at the front or rear

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.

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 1 in (30 mm).

Before removing the wheel lug

nuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-

ble and that there is no chance for

movement or slippage.

9. Loosen the wheel nuts and

remove them with your fingers.

Slide the wheel off the studs and

lay it flat so it cannot roll away. To

put the wheel on the hub, pick up

the spare tire, line up the holes

with the studs and slide the wheel

onto them. If this is difficult, tip the

wheel slightly and get the top hole

in the wheel lined up with the top

stud. Then jiggle the wheel back

and forth until the wheel can be

slid over the other studs.

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Wheels and wheel covers may have

sharp edges. Handle them carefully

to avoid possible injury. Before put-

ting the wheel into place, be sure

that there is nothing on the hub or

wheel (such as mud, tar, gravel, etc.)

that prevents the wheel from fitting

solidly against the hub.

10. To install the wheel, hold it on the

studs, put the wheel nuts on the

studs and tighten them finger

tight. Jiggle the tire to be sure it is

completely seated, then tighten

the nuts as much as possible

with your fingers again.

11. Lower the vehicle to the ground

by turning the wheel nut wrench

counterclockwise.

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 nut following the numerical

sequence shown in the image until

they are tight. Then double-check

each nut for tightness. After changing

the wheels, have an authorized Kia

dealer tighten the wheel nuts to their

proper torque as soon as possible.

WARNING - Installing a

wheel

Make sure the wheel makes

good contact with the hub when

installed. If the contact of the

mounting surface between the

wheel and hub is not good, 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.

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Wheel nut tightening torque:

Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel:

65~79 lb.ft (9~11 kg.m)

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 the tire pressure. If the cap

is not replaced, air may leak from the

tire. If you lose a valve cap, buy

another and install it as soon as pos-

sible.

After you have changed wheels,

always secure the flat tire in its place

and return the jack and tools to their

proper storage locations.

Note that most lug nuts do not have

metric threads. Be sure to use

extreme care in checking for thread

style before installing aftermarket lug

nuts or wheels. If in doubt, consult an

authorized Kia dealer.

To prevent the jack, jack handle,

wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire

from rattling while the vehicle is in

motion, store them properly.

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” in section 8.

CAUTION - Reusing lug

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.

Your vehicle has metric threads

on the wheel studs and nuts.

Installation of a non-metric

thread nut on a metric stud will

not secure the wheel to the hub

properly and will damage the

stud so that it must be replaced.

WARNING - Wheel studs

Do not drive your vehicle with

damaged 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 colli-

sion.

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Important - use of compact spare

tire (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with a com-

pact spare tire. This compact spare

tire takes up less space than a regu-

lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than a

conventional tire and is designed for

temporary use only.

You should drive carefully when the

compact spare is in use. The com-

pact spare should be replaced by the

proper conventional 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.

The compact spare should be inflat-

ed to 60 psi (420 kPa).

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 50 mph (80 km/h); 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.

• Any continuous road use of this tire

could result in tire failure, loss of

vehicle control, and possible per-

sonal injury.

• 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.

• Avoid driving over obstacles. The

compact spare tire diameter is

smaller than the diameter of a con-

ventional tire and reduces the

ground clearance approximately

1 inch (25 mm), which could result

in damage to the vehicle.

WARNING - Spare tire

Do not operate your vehicle on

this compact spare at speeds

over 50 mph (80 km/h). The

compact spare tire is for emer-

gency use only. The original tire

should be repaired or replaced

as soon as is possible to avoid

failure of the spare.

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What to do in an emergency

• Do not take this vehicle through an

automatic car wash while the com-

pact spare tire is installed.

• 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.

• The compact spare 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 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.

• The compact spare tire should not

be used on any other wheels, nor

should standard tires, snow tires,

wheel covers or trim rings be used

with the compact spare wheel. If

such use is attempted, damage to

these items or other car compo-

nents may occur.

• Do not use more than one compact

spare tire at a time.

• Do not tow a trailer while the com-

pact spare tire is installed.

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Jack label

1. Model Name

2. Maximum allowable load

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

7. When supporting the vehicle, the

base plate of jack must be vertical

under the lifting point.

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.

10. Jack manufacture

11. Production date

OHYK064001

OHYK064002

■ Type A

■ Example

■ Type B

❈ 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

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

For safe operation, carefully read

and follow the instructions in this

manual before use.

(1) Compressor

(2) Sealant bottle

The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary

fix to the tire and the tire should be

inspected by an authorized Kia deal-

er as soon as possible.

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.

Introduction

With the Tire Mobility Kit you stay

mobile even after experiencing a tire

puncture.

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.

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

50 MPH (80 km/h) in order to reach

a service station or tire dealer for the

tire replacement.

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WARNING - Tire wall

Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit

to repair punctures in the tire

walls. This can result in an acci-

dent due to tire failure.

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246

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 affect tire performance.

For this reason, you should avoid

abrupt steering or other driving

maneuvers, especially if the vehicle

is heavily loaded or if a trailer is in

use.

The Tire Mobility Kit is not designed

or intended as a permanent tire

repair method and is to be used for

one tire only.

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 Tire Mobility Kit".

Notes on the proper use of the

Tire Mobility Kit

• Park your car at the side of the

road so that you can work with the

Tire Mobility Kit away from moving

traffic.

• To be sure your vehicle will not

move, even when you're on fairly

level ground, always set your park-

ing brake.

• Only use the Tire Mobility Kit for

sealing/inflation passenger car

tires. Only punctured areas located

within the tread region of the tire

can be sealed using the tire mobil-

ity kit.

• Do not use on motorcycles, bicy-

cles or any other type of tires.

• When the tire and wheel are dam-

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).

Please contact the nearest Kia

dealership if the tire cannot be

made roadworthy with the Tire

Mobility Kit.

• Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if a

tire is severely damaged by driving

run flat or with insufficient air pres-

sure.

• Do not remove any foreign objects

such as nails or screws that have

penetrated the tire.

• Provided the car is outdoors, leave

the engine running. Otherwise

operating the compressor may

eventually drain the car battery.

• Never leave 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.

• Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if

the ambient temperature is below -

22°F (-30°C).

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What to do in an emergency

0. Speed restriction label

1. Sealant bottle and label with

speed restriction

2. Filling hose from sealant bottle to

wheel

3. Connectors and cable for the

power outlet direct connection

4. Holder for the sealant bottle

5. Compressor

6. On/off switch

7. Pressure gauge for displaying the

tire inflation pressure

8. Screw cap for reducing tire infla-

tion pressure

9. Hose to connect compressor and

sealant bottle or compressor and

wheel

Connectors, cable and connection

hose are stored in the compressor

housing.

Strictly follow the specified

sequence, otherwise the sealant

may escape under high pressure.

Components of the Tire Mobility Kit

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WARNING - Expired

sealant

Do not use the Tire sealant after

the sealant has expired (i.e.

past 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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266

Using the Tire Mobility Kit

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 driver

not to drive too fast.

2.Screw connection hose (9) onto

the connector of the sealant bottle.

3.Ensure that screw cap (8) is

closed.

4.Unscrew the valve cap from the

valve of the defective wheel and

screw filling hose (2) of the sealant

bottle onto the valve.

5.Insert the sealant bottle into the

housing (4) of the compressor so

that the bottle is upright.

6.Ensure that the compressor is

switched off, position 0.

7.Plug the compressor power cord

into the vehicle power outlet.

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.

Be careful not to overinflate the tire

and stay away from the tire when

filling it.

9. Switch off the compressor.

10. Detach the hoses from the

sealant bottle connector and

from the tire valve.

Return the Tire Mobility Kit to its stor-

age location in the vehicle.

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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.

WARNING - Tire pres-

sure

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.

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What to do in an emergency

Distributing the sealant

11. Immediately drive approximately

4~6miles (7~10km or about

10min) to evenly distribute the

sealant in the tire.

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).

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. If this

occures, call for roadside 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.

Checking the tire inflation

pressure

1.After driving approximately 4

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

stop at a safe location.

2.Connect connection hose (9) of the

compressor directly to the tire

valve.

3.Plug the compressor power cord

into the vehicle power outlet.

4.Adjust the tire inflation pressure to

the recomended tire inflation.

With the ignition switched on, pro-

ceed as follows.

- To increase the inflation pres-

sure : Switch on the compressor,

position I. To check the current

inflation pressure setting, briefly

switch off the compressor.

✽✽

NOTICE

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.

- To reduce the inflation pres-

sure: Loosen the screw cap (8)

on the compressor hose.

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Technical Data

System voltage: DC 12 V

Working voltage: DC 10 - 15 V

Amperage rating: max. 15 A

Suitable for use at temperatures:

-22 ~ +158°F (-30 ~ +70°C)

Max. working pressure:

87 psi (6 bar)

Size

Compressor: 6.7 x 5.9 x 2.4 in.

(170 x 150 x 60 mm)

Sealant bottle: 3.3 x 3.0 ø in.

(85 x 77 ø mm)

Compressor weight:

1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)

Sealant volume:

12.2 cu. in. (200 ml)

CAUTION - Tire pressure

sensor

When you use the Tire Mobility

Kit including sealant not

approved by Kia, the tire pres-

sure sensors may be damaged

by sealant. 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.

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What to do in an emergency

TOWING

Towing service

If emergency towing is necessary,

we recommend having it done by an

authorized Kia dealer or a commer-

cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting

and towing procedures are neces-

sary to prevent damage to the vehi-

cle. The use of wheel dollies or

flatbed is recommended.

For trailer towing guidelines informa-

tion, refer to “Trailer towing” in sec-

tion 5.

It is acceptable to tow the vehicle

with the rear wheels on the ground

(without dollies) and the front wheels

off the ground.

If any of the loaded wheels or sus-

pension components are damaged

or the vehicle is being towed with the

front wheels on the ground, use a

towing dolly under the front wheels.

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.

CAUTION - Towing

• Do not tow the vehicle back-

wards 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.

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dolly

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306

When towing your vehicle in an

emergency without wheel dollies :

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

position.

2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

Removable towing hook (front)

(if equipped)

1.Remove the towing 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.

4.Remove the towing hook and

install the cover after use.

CAUTION - Towing gear

position

Always place the transaxle shift

lever in N (Neutral) when towing

your vehicle. Failure to place the

transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral) may cause internal

damage to the transaxle.

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■ 4 door

■ 5 door

OUB061022K

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What to do in an emergency

Emergency towing

If towing is necessary, we recom-

mend you have it done by an

authorized Kia dealer or a com-

mercial tow truck service.

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be

temporarily towed using a cable or

chain secured to the emergency tow-

ing 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 distance and at low speeds.

Also, the wheels, axles, power train,

steering and brakes must all be in

good condition.

• Do not use the towing hooks to pull

a vehicle out of mud, sand or other

conditions 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

communicate with each other fre-

quently.

• Attach a towing strap to the towing

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 specifi-

cally intended for use in towing

vehicles. Securely fasten the cable

or chain to the towing hook provid-

ed.

• Before emergency towing, check

that the hook is not broken or dam-

aged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply it

steadily with even force.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do

not pull from the side or at a verti-

cal angle. Always pull straight

ahead.

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Front

Rear

OUB061012

• Use a towing strap less than 16 feet

(5 m) long. Attach a white or red

cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm)

wide) in the middle of the strap for

easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing

strap is not loosened during tow-

ing.

Emergency towing precautions

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so

the steering wheel isn’t locked.

• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

• Release the parking brake.

• 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 steer-

ing system will be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill,

the brakes may overheat and brake

performance will be reduced. Stop

often and let the brakes cool off.

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 transmission is in neutral. Be

sure the steering is unlocked by plac-

ing the ignition switch in the ACC

position. A driver must be in the

towed vehicle to operate the steering

and brakes.

CAUTION - Automatic

transaxle

• To avoid serious damage to

the automatic transmission,

limit the vehicle speed to 15

km/h (10 mph) and drive less

than 1.5 km (1 mile) when tow-

ing.

• Before towing, check for an

automatic transmission fluid

leak under your vehicle. If the

automatic transmission fluid

is leaking, a flatbed equipment

or towing dolly must be used.

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