Get In case of an emergency -> If you have a flat tire Guide for Kia Sportage SUV Second Generation (2004-2010)

In case of an emergency

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

Important - use of compact

spare tire

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.

CAUTION

• You should drive carefully

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when the compact spare is in

The spare tire, jack, jack handle,

Removing the spare tire

use. The compact spare

wheel lug nut wrench are stored in

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

should be replaced by the

the luggage compartment. Remove

counterclockwise.

proper conventional tire and

the luggage under tray out of the way

rim at the first opportunity.

Store the tire in the reverse order of

to reach this equipment.

removal.

• The operation of this vehicle

is not recommended with

To prevent the spare tire and tools

more than one compact spare

from “rattling” while the vehicle is in

tire in use at the same time.

motion, store them properly.

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In case of an emergency

When using a compact spare tire,

• Do not take this vehicle through an

CAUTION

observe the following precautions:

automatic car wash.

This spare tire should be used

• Under no circumstances should

• This tire should not be installed on

only for VERY short distances.

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

the front axle if the vehicle must be

Compact spares should NEVER

higher speed could damage the

driven in snow or on ice.

be used for long drives or

tire.

• Do not use the compact spare tire

extended distances.

• Ensure that you drive slowly

on any other vehicle because this

enough for the road conditions to

tire has been designed especially

avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,

for your vehicle.

The compact spare should be inflat-

such as a pothole or debris, could

ed to 420 kPa (60 psi).

• The compact spare tire’s tread life

seriously damage the compact

is shorter than a regular tire.

spare.

Inspect your compact spare tire

✽ NOTICE

• Any continuous road use of this tire

regularly and replace worn com-

Check the inflation pressure after

could result in tire failure, loss of

pact spare tires with the same size

installing the spare tire. Adjust it to

vehicle control, and possible per-

and design, mounted on the same

the specified pressure, as necessary.

sonal injury.

wheel.

• 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

25 mm (1 inch), which could result

in damage to the vehicle.

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In case of an emergency

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WARNING - Changing

• The vehicle can easily roll off

tires

the jack causing serious

• Never attempt vehicle repairs

injury or death. No person

in the traffic lanes of a public

should place any portion of

road or highway.

their body under a vehicle that

• Always move the vehicle com-

is supported only by a jack ;

pletely off the road and onto

use vehicle support stands.

the shoulder before trying to

• Do not start or run the engine

change a tire. The jack should

while the vehicle is on the

be used on level firm ground.

jack.

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If you cannot find a firm, level

• Do not allow anyone to remain

place off the road, call a tow-

Changing tires

in the vehicle while it is on the

ing service company for

Jacking instructions

jack.

assistance.

The jack is provided for emergency

• Make sure any children pre-

• Be sure to use the correct

tire changing only.

sent are in a secure place

front and rear jacking posi-

away from the road and from

Follow jacking instructions to reduce

tions on the vehicle; never use

the vehicle to be raised with

the possibility of personal injury.

the bumpers or any other part

the jack.

of the vehicle for jack support.

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In case of an emergency

WARNING - Changing a tire

• To prevent vehicle movement

while changing a tire, always

set the parking brake fully, and

always block the wheel diago-

nally opposite the wheel being

changed.

• It is recommended that the

wheels of the vehicle be

chocked, and that no person

should remain in a vehicle that

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is being jacked.

Tire replacement

4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

jack, jack handle, and spare tire

1. Park on a level surface and apply

from the vehicle.

the parking brake firmly.

5. Block both the front and rear of the

2. Shift the shift lever into R

wheel that is diagonally opposite

(Reverse) with manual transaxle

the jack position.

or P (Park) with automatic

transaxle.

3. Activate the hazard warning flash-

er.

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In case of an emergency

WARNING - Jack location

To reduce the possibility of

injury, be sure to use only the

jack provided with the vehicle

and in the correct jack position;

never use any other part of the

vehicle for jack support.

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6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-

7. Place the jack at the front or rear

terclockwise one turn each, but do

jacking position closest to the tire

not remove any nut until the tire

you are changing. Place the jack

has been raised off the ground.

at the designated locations under

the frame. The jacking positions

are plates welded to the frame

with two tabs and a raised dot to

index with the jack.

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In case of an emergency

CAUTION

Your vehicle has metric threads

on the wheel studs and nuts.

Make certain during wheel

removal that the same nuts

removed are reinstalled - or, if

replaced, that nuts with metric

threads and the same chamfer

configuration

are

used.

Installation of a non-metric

thread nut on a metric stud or

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vice-versa will not secure the

8. Insert the jack handle into the jack

11. Once the wheel lug nuts have

wheel to the hub properly and

and turn it clockwise, raising the

been tightened, lower the vehicle

will damage the stud so that it

vehicle until the tire just clears the

fully to the ground and continue to

must be replaced.

ground. This measurement is

tighten the lug nuts until they are

Note that most lug nuts do not

approximately 30 mm (1.2 in).

fully secured. Tighten the wheel

have metric threads. Be sure to

Before removing the wheel lug

lug nuts firmly in a “star” pattern.

use extreme care in checking

nuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-

If you are unsure of the tightness

for thread style before installing

ble and that there is no chance for

of the wheel lug nuts, have them

aftermarket lug nuts or wheels.

movement or slippage.

checked at the nearest service

If in doubt, consult an

9. Remove the wheel lug nuts by

station. The specified tightening

Authorized Kia Dealer.

turning them counterclockwise,

torque is 9~11 kg•m (65-79 lb•ft,

then remove the wheel.

88-107 N•m). Improperly tight-

ened wheel lug nuts could cause

10. Mount the spare tire into position

brake pedal vibration while brak-

and install the wheel lug nuts

ing.

with the beveled edge inward.

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In case of an emergency

WARNING - Wheel studs

If the studs are damaged, they

may lose their ability to retain

the wheel. This could lead to the

loss of the wheel and a collision

resulting in serious injuries.

To prevent the jack, jack handle,

wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire

from rattling while the vehicle is in

motion, store them properly.

WARNING - Inadequate

spare tire pressure

Check the inflation pressures as

soon as possible after installing

the spare tire. Adjust it to the

specified pressure, if necessary.

Refer to Section 8, Specifications.

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In case of an emergency -> If you have a flat tire for Your Kia Sportage SUV Second Generation (2004-2010)

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