Get What to do in an emergency Guide for Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2017-2023)

What to do in an emergency

Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

• Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire). . . . . . . . . 7-19

• Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

• Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

• Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

• Jack label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28

In case of an emergency while driving. . . . . . . . . . 7-3

• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing. . . . . . . 7-3

• If you have a flat tire while driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

• If engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29

• Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29

• Removable towing hook (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

• Emergency towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31

If the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

• If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly . 7-4

• If engine turns over normally but does not start. . . . 7-4

Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

• Jump starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

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

If the engine overheats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS - Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

• Low tire pressure telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

• TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

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malfunction indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

• Changing a tire with TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS - Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

• Check tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

• Low tire pressure telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

• Low tire pressure position telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

• Changing a tire with TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

What to do in an emergency

ROAD WARNING

It should be used whenever emer-

gency repairs are being made or

when the vehicle is stopped near the

edge of a roadway.

Hazard warning flasher

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.

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• The turn signals do not work when

the hazard flasher is on.

The hazard warning flasher serves

as a warning to other drivers to exer-

• Care must be taken when using

the hazard warning flasher while

the vehicle is being towed.

cise

extreme

caution

when

approaching, overtaking, or passing

your vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING

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.

If the engine stalls at a cross-

road or crossing

If you have a flat tire while

driving

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or If a tire goes flat while you are driv-

crossing, set the shift lever in the N ing:

(Neutral) position and then push the

4. When changing a flat tire, follow

the instruction provided later in

this section.

1. Take your foot off the accelerator

vehicle to a safe place.

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 con-

trol. 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 traf-

fic lanes.

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.

2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn

on your emergency hazard flash-

ers, set the parking brake and put

the transmission in P (Intelligent

Variable Transmission) or reverse

(Manual Transmission).

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

If the engine doesn't turn over

or turns over slowly

If engine turns over normally

but does not start

WARNING - Push/

pull start

1. If your vehicle has an intelligent

1. Check fuel level.

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.

variable transmission, be sure the

shift lever is in N (Neutral) or P

(Park) and the emergency brake is

set.

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.

2. Check the battery connections to

be sure they are clean and tight.

3. Check the fuel line in the engine

compartment.

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. If the engine still does not start,

call an authorized Kia dealer or

seek other qualified assistance.

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”.

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What to do in an emergency

EMERGENCY STARTING

Jumper Cables

CAUTION - 12 volt battery

WARNING - 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).

Keep all flames or sparks away

from the battery. The battery

produces hydrogen gas which

will explode if exposed to flame

or sparks.

(-)

(+)

(-)

Discharged battery

(+)

WARNING - Sulfuric acid

risk

Booster battery

1VQA4001

When jump starting your vehicle

be careful not to get acid on

yourself, your clothing or on the

vehicle. Automobile batteries

contain sulfuric acid.This is poi-

sonous and highly corrosive.

WARNING - Battery

Connect cables in numerical order

and disconnect in reverse order.

Never attempt to check the elec-

trolyte level of the battery as

this may cause the battery to

rupture or explode.

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.

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.

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What to do in an emergency

Jump starting procedure

Do not allow the jumper cables to

contact anything except the cor-

rect battery terminals or the cor-

rect ground. Do not lean over the

battery when making connections.

Push-starting

1. Make sure the booster battery is

12-volt and that its negative termi-

nal is grounded.

Your manual transmission-equipped

vehicle should not be push-started

because it might damage the emis-

sion control system.

2. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, do not allow the vehicles

to come in contact.

Vehicles equipped with intelligent

variable transmission cannot be

push-started.

WARNING - Battery

cables

3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical

loads.

Follow the directions in this section

for jump-starting.

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.

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 of the booster

battery (2).

WARNING - Tow starting

vehicle

Never tow a vehicle to start it.

Make sure to connect one end of

the jumper cable to the negative

terminal of the booster battery,

and the other end to a metallic

point, far away from the battery.

When the engine starts, the

vehicle can suddenly surge for-

ward and could cause a colli-

sion with the tow vehicle.

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.

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.

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

If your temperature gauge indicates 4. Check to see if the water pump

WARNING - Radiator cap

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:

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 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).

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.

1. Pull off the road and stop as soon

as it is safe to do so.

2. Place the shift lever in

P

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.

(Intelligent Variable Transmission)

or neutral (Manual Transmission)

and set the parking brake. If the air

conditioning is on, turn it off.

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.

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

7. Proceed with caution, keeping

alert for further signs of overheat-

ing. If overheating happens again,

call an authorized Kia dealer for

assistance.

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

cooling fan is operating. If the fan

is not running, turn the engine off.

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.

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.

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What to do in an emergency

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS - TYPE A)

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

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(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.)

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.

Please note that the TPMS is not a

substitute for proper tire maintenance,

and it is the driver’s responsibility to

maintain correct tire pressure, even if

under-inflation has not reached the

level to trigger illumination of the

TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

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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.

Low tire pressure

telltale

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NOTICE

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, take your car to

your nearest authorized Kia dealer

and have the system checked.

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 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.

When filling tires with more air, con-

ditions to turn off the low tire pres-

sure telltale may not be met. This is

because a tire inflator has a margin

of error in performance. The low tire

pressure telltale will be turned off if

the tire pressure is above the recom-

mended 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

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).

TPMS (Tire Pressure

Monitoring System)

malfunction indicator

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.

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 radio transmitters 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

(TPMS).

Monitoring

System

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What to do in an emergency

Even if you replace the low pressure If an original mounted tire is replaced

tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire with the spare tire, the TPMS sensor

Pressure telltale will blink or remain on the replaced spare wheel should

on until the low pressure tire is be initiated and the TPMS sensor on

repaired and placed on the vehicle. the original mounted wheel should

After you replace the low pressure be deactivated. If the TPMS sensor

tire with the TPMS spare tire, the on the original mounted wheel locat-

Low Tire Pressure telltale may blink ed in the spare tire carrier still acti-

or illuminate after a few minutes vates, the tire pressure monitoring

because the TPMS sensor mounted system may not operate properly.

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.

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.

on the spare wheel is not initiated.

Have the tire with TPMS serviced or

replaced by an authorized Kia deal-

er.

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.

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.

If the indicator is not extinguished

after a few minutes of driving, please

visit an authorized Kia dealer.

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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.

This device complies with Part 15

of the FCC rules.

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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,

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.

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.

or

disabling

the

Tire

Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) compo-

nents may void the warranty for

that portion of the vehicle.

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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS - TYPE B, IF EQUIPPED)

Check tire pressure

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NOTICE

•

The tire pressure may change due

to factors such as parking condi-

tion, driving style, and altitude

above sea level.

•

Low tire pressure warning may

sound when a tire’s pressure unit is

equal or higher than nearby tires.

This is a normal occurrence, which

is due to the change in tire pressure

along with tire temperature.

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• You can check the tire pressure in

the information mode on the clus-

ter.

- Refer to “User settings mode” in

chapter 4.

• If tire pressure is not displayed

when the vehicle is stopped, “Drive

to display” message displays. After

driving, check the tire pressure.

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(1) Low tire pressure telltale /

TPMS malfunction indicator

• You can change the tire pressure

unit in the user settings mode on

the cluster.

(2) Low tire pressure position telltale

(Shown on the LCD display)

- psi, kpa, bar (Refer to “User set-

tings mode” in chapter 4).

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Each tire, including the spare (if pro- Please note that the TPMS is not a Always check the TPMS malfunction

vided), should be checked monthly substitute for proper tire maintenance, telltale after replacing one or more

when cold and inflated to the inflation and it is the driver’s responsibility to tires or wheels on your vehicle to

pressure recommended by the vehi- maintain correct tire pressure, even if ensure that the replacement or alter-

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac- under-inflation has not reached the nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS

ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If level to trigger illumination of the to continue to function properly.

your vehicle has tires of a different TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

size than the size indicated on the

Your vehicle has also been equipped

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

with a TPMS malfunction indicator to

sure label, you should determine the

indicate when the system is not

proper tire inflation pressure for

operating properly. The TPMS mal-

those tires.)

function indicator is combined with

As an added safety feature, your the low tire pressure telltale. When

vehicle has been equipped with a tire the system detects a malfunction,

pressure monitoring system (TPMS) the telltale will flash for approximate-

that illuminates a low tire pressure ly one minute and then remain con-

telltale when one or more of your tinuously illuminated. This sequence

tires is significantly under-inflated. will continue upon subsequent vehi-

Accordingly, when the low tire pres- cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-

sure telltale illuminates, you should tion exists. When the malfunction

stop and check your tires as soon as indicator is illuminated, the system

possible, and inflate them to the may not be able to detect or signal

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- low tire pressure as intended. TPMS

cantly under-inflated tire causes the malfunctions may occur for a variety

tire to overheat and can lead to tire of reasons, including the installation

failure. Under-inflation also reduces of replacement or alternate tires or

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and wheels on the vehicle that prevent

may affect the vehicle’s handling and the TPMS from functioning properly.

stopping ability.

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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.

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NOTICE

Low tire pressure

telltale

If the TPMS, Low Tire Pressure

indicator does not illuminate for 3

seconds when the ignition switch is

turned to the ON position or engine

is running, or if they remain illumi-

nated after coming on for approxi-

mately 3 seconds, take your vehicle

to your nearest authorized Kia deal-

er and have the system checked.

Low tire pressure position tell-

tale

Then the TPMS malfunction indicator

and the Low Tire Pressure telltale

may turn on and illuminate 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.

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When the tire pressure monitoring

system warning indicators are illumi-

nated, one or more of your tires is

significantly 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.

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What to do in an emergency

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 pres-

sure and adjust the tires to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure.

TPMS (Tire Pressure

Monitoring System)

malfunction indicator

• The TPMS malfunction indicator

may be illuminated if the vehicle is

moving around electric power sup-

ply cables or radios transmitters

such as at police stations, govern-

ment and public offices, broadcast-

ing stations, military installations,

airports, or transmitting towers,

etc. This can interfere with normal

operation of the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure telltale will illu-

minate after it blinks for approximate-

ly one minute when there is a prob-

lem with the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System. If the system is

able to correctly detect an underinfla-

tion warning at the same time as sys-

tem failure then it will illuminate both

the TPMS malfunction and low tire

pressure position telltales e.g. if

Front Left sensor fails, the TPMS

malfunction indicator illuminates, but

if the Front Right, Rear Left, or Rear

Right tire is under-inflated, the low

tire pressure position telltales may

illuminate together with the TPMS

malfunction indicator.

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.

• The TPMS malfunction indicator

may be illuminated if snow chains

are used or some separate elec-

tronic devices such as notebook

computer, mobile charger, remote

starter or navigation etc., are used

in the vehicle. This can interfere

with normal operation of the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS).

CAUTION

When filling tires with more air,

conditions to turn off the low tire

pressure telltale may not be met.

This is because a tire inflator

has a margin of error in perform-

ance. The low tire pressure tell-

tale will be turned off if the tire

pressure is above the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure.

Have the system checked by an

authorized Kia dealer as soon as

possible to determine the cause of

the problem.

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What to do in an emergency

Even if you replace the low pressure If an original mounted tire is replaced

tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire with the spare tire, the TPMS sensor

Pressure telltale will remain on until on the replaced spare wheel should

the low pressure tire is repaired and be initiated and the TPMS sensor on

Changing a tire with TPMS

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire

Pressure telltale 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.

placed on the vehicle.

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.

After you replace the low pressure

tire with the spare tire, the TPMS

malfunction indicator may illuminate

after a few minutes because the

TPMS sensor mounted on the spare

wheel is not initiated.

CAUTION - Repair Agents

Never use a puncture-repairing

agent not approved by Kia to

repair and/or inflate a low pres-

sure tire. The sealant not

approved by Kia may damage

the tire pressure sensor.

Once the low pressure tire is inflated

again 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 turn off within a

few minutes of driving.

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.

If the indicator has not disappeared

after a few minutes of driving, please

visit an authorized Kia dealer.

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What to do in an emergency

You may not be able to identify a low • The TPMS cannot alert you to This device complies with Part 15

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 (from sitting station-

ary for at least 3 hours and driven

less than 1 mile (1.6 km) during that

3 hour period).

severe and sudden tire damage of the FCC rules.

caused by external factors such as

nails or road debris.

Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

• If you feel any vehicle instability,

immediately take your foot off the

accelerator, apply the brakes grad-

ually and with light force, and slow-

ly move to a safe position off the

road.

1. This device may not cause harm-

ful interference, and

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including inter-

ference that may cause undesired

operation.

Allow the tire to cool before measur-

ing the inflation pressure. Always be

sure the tire is cold before inflating to

the recommended pressure.

✽

NOTICE - Protecting TPMS

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,

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.

Never use tire sealant if your vehicle

is equipped with a Tire Pressure

Monitoring System. The liquid

sealant can damage the tire pres-

sure sensors.

or

disabling

the

Tire

Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) compo-

nents may void the warranty for

that portion of the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

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

Remove the luggage under tray out Jacking instructions

of the way to reach the equipment.

Jack and tools

The jack is provided for emergency

tire changing only.

■ 4 door

(1) Jack handle

(2) Jack

To prevent the jack from “rattling”

while the vehicle is in motion, store it

properly.

(3) Wheel lug nut wrench

Follow jacking instructions to reduce

the possibility of personal injury.

WARNING - Changing

tires

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■ 5 door

Never attempt vehicle repairs in

the traffic lanes of a public road

or highway.

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The spare tire, jack, jack handle and

wheel lug nut wrench are stored in

the luggage compartment.

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What to do in an emergency

Always move the vehicle completely Do not allow anyone to remain in the

off the road and onto the shoulder vehicle while it is on the jack.

before trying to change a tire. The

Removing and storing the

spare tire

Make sure any children present are

jack should be used on firm level

in a secure place away from the road

ground. If you cannot find a firm level

and from the vehicle to be raised with

place off the road, call a towing serv-

the jack.

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 -Running vehi-

cle 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.

WARNING - Tire Jack

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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.

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

counterclockwise to remove the

spare tire.

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.

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What to do in an emergency

Changing tires

OQL065032

1JBA6504

If it is hard to loosen the tire hold-

down wing bolt by hand, you can

loosen it easily using the jack handle.

4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

jack, jack handle, and spare tire

from the vehicle.

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1. Park on a level surface and apply

the parking brake firmly.

1. Put the jack handle (1) inside of

the tire hold-down wing bolt.

5. Block both the front and rear of the

wheel that is diagonally opposite

the jack position.

2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse)

for Manual Transmission or P

(Park) for Intelligent Variable

Transmission.

2. Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

counterclockwise with the jack

handle.

3. Activate the hazard warning flash-

ers.

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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 chock 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.

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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 (1) or

rear (2) jacking position closest to

the tire you are changing. Place

the jack at the designated loca-

tions 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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What to do in an emergency

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 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 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.

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.

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What to do in an emergency

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 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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After you have changed wheels,

always secure the flat tire in its place

and return the jack and tools to their

proper storage locations.

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 exten-

sion pipe over the wrench handle.

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.

CAUTION

When replacing the tires, after

driving for about 30 miles (50

km), tighten the wheel nuts to

check that there is no looseness.

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 tight-

ness. After changing the wheels, have

an authorized Kia dealer tighten the

wheel nuts to their proper torque as

soon as possible.

11. Lower the vehicle to the ground

by turning the wheel nut wrench

counterclockwise.

Recheck and tighten the wheel

nuts again after driving for

about 620 miles (1,000 km).

Wheel nut tightening torque:

Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel:

79 ~ 94 lbf·ft (11 ~ 13 kgf·m)

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What to do in an emergency

Important - use of compact spare

tire (if equipped)

CAUTION - Replacing lug

nuts

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 collision.

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.

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.

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.

To prevent the jack, jack handle,

wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire

from rattling while the vehicle is in

motion, store them properly.

The operation of this vehicle is not

recommended with more than one

compact spare tire in use at the

same time.

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 chapter 8.

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.

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What to do in an emergency

When using a compact spare tire, • Avoid driving over obstacles. The

WARNING - Spare tire

observe the following precautions:

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.

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 possible to avoid

failure of the spare that may

possibly lead to bodily injury or

death.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 60 psi (420 kPa).

• 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 compact spare tire should not

be installed on the front axle if the

vehicle must be driven in snow or

on ice.

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NOTICE

Check the inflation pressure after

installing the spare tire. Adjust it to

the specified pressure, as necessary.

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What to do in an emergency

• 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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What to do in an emergency

1. Model Name

Jack label

2. Maximum allowable load

■ Example

• 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

OHYK064001

• Type B

7. When supporting the vehicle, the

base plate of the jack must be ver-

tical 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 Intelligent Variable

Transmission.

OHYK064005

• Type C

9. The jack should be used on firm

level ground.

10. Jack manufacturer

11. Production date

12. Representative company and

address

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❈ 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

TOWING

It is acceptable to tow the vehicle

with the rear wheels on the ground

(without dollies) and the front wheels

off the ground.

Towing service

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.

HXD02

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

WARNING - Side and cur-

tain air bag

OMC045012

If your vehicle is equipped with

side and curtain air bags, set

the ignition switch to the LOCK

or ACC position when the vehi-

cle is being towed.The side and

curtain air bag may deploy

when the ignition is in the ON

position and the rollover sensor

detects a rollover situation.

HXD03

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.

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What to do in an emergency

When towing your vehicle in an

emergency without wheel dollies :

Removable towing hook (front)

(if equipped)

CAUTION - Towing

• Do not tow the vehicle back-

wards with the front wheels on

the ground as this may cause

damage to the vehicle.

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

position.

2. Place the transmission shift lever

in N (Neutral).

• Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. Use wheel lift or

flatbed equipment.

3. Release the parking brake.

CAUTION - Towing gear

position

• Do not tow the vehicle with 4

wheels on the ground (such

as dinghy towing behind a

motorhome or other motor

vehicle) as this can seriously

Always place the transmission

shift lever in N (Neutral) when

towing your vehicle. Failure to

place the transmission shift

lever in N (Neutral) may cause

internal damage to the trans-

mission.

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damage

Variable Transmission.

the

Intelligent

1. Remove the towing hook from the

tool case located in the trunk/lift-

gate.

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.

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What to do in an emergency

If towing is necessary, we recom- • The drivers of both vehicles should

Emergency towing

mend you have it done by an

authorized Kia dealer or a com-

mercial tow truck service.

communicate with each other fre-

quently.

• Front

• Attach a towing strap to the towing

hook.

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.

• 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 specifical-

ly intended for use in towing vehi-

cles. Securely fasten the cable or

chain to the towing hook provided.

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• Rear (4 Door)

• Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle

in a slow and gradual manner while

maintaining tension on the tow rope

or chain to start or drive the vehicle,

otherwise tow hooks and the vehi-

cle may be damaged.

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.

• Before emergency towing, check

that the hook is broken or dam-

aged.

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• 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.

• Rear (5 Door)

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply it

steadily with even force.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than

the vehicle doing the towing.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do not

pull from the side or at a vertical

angle. Always pull straight ahead.

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What to do in an emergency

CAUTION

WARNING - Emergency

Towing Precautions

Using a portion of the vehicle

other than the tow hooks for

towing may damage the body of

your vehicle.

Use extreme caution when tow-

ing the vehicle.

• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which

would place excessive stress

on the emergency towing hook

and towing cable or chain.The

hook and towing cable or

chain may break and cause

serious injury or damage.

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• 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.

• If the disabled vehicle is

unable to be moved, do not

forcibly continue the towing.

In this case, contact an

authorized Kia dealer or a

commercial tow truck service

for assistance.

• Drive carefully so that the towing

strap is not loosened during tow-

ing.

• Tow the vehicle as straight

ahead as possible.

• The driver must be in the vehicle

for steering and braking operations

when the vehicle is towed and pas-

sengers other than the driver must

not be allowed to be on board.

• Keep away from the vehicle

during towing.

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What to do in an emergency

Emergency towing precautions

CAUTION - Intelligent vari-

able transmission

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so

the steering wheel isn’t locked.

• To avoid serious damage to

the intelligent variable trans-

mission, limit the vehicle

speed to 10 mph (15 km/h) and

drive less than 1 mile (1.5

km/h) when towing.

• Place the transmission 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.

• Before towing, check for an

intelligent variable transmis-

sion fluid leak under your

vehicle. If the intelligent vari-

able transmission fluid is leak-

ing, a flatbed equipment or

towing dolly must be used.

• 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.

• The vehicle should be towed at a

speed of 15 mph (25 km/h) or less

within the distance of 12 miles (20

km).

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.

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What to do in an emergency for Your Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2017-2023)

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