KIA Forte 5 / Forte Koup (2018 year). Manual — part 28

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What to do in an emergency

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (WITH 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 one supplied canister of sealant
in the Tire Mobility Kit is to only
enough sealant for one flat tire.

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NOTICE

The Tire Mobility Kit sealing com-
pound in the bottle is to be used for
one tire only. See your Kia dealer-
ship for additional replacement
sealant bottles.

Have your tire repaired as soon as
possible. The tire may loose air pres-
sure at any time after inflating with
the Tire Mobility Kit.

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 (up to 200 km (120
miles)) at a max. speed of 80 km/h
(50 mph) in order to reach a service
station or tire dealer to have the tire
repaired or replaced.

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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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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 procedure to temporarily seal
the puncture.
Read the section "Notes on the safe
use of the Tire Mobility Kit".

Notes on the safe 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 6 mm (0.24 in).
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 -
30°C (-22°F).

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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. Button for reducing tire inflation

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
expiration date noted on the
sealant bottle. 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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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 button (8) on the com-

pressor is not pressed.

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 of the compressor (4)so
that the bottle is upright.

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NOTICE

If a foreign object is seen that has
punctured the tire, do not remove it
before using Tire Mobility Kit.

6.Ensure that the compressor is

switched off, position 0.

7.Connect between compressor and

the vehicle power outlet using the
cable and connectors.

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.

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 pressure

Do not attempt to drive your
vehicle if the tire pressure is
below 200 kPa (29 psi). This
could result in an accident due
to sudden tire failure.

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Distributing the sealant

11. Immediately drive approximately

7~10 km (4~6 miles or, about
10min) to evenly distribute the
sealant in the tire.

Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h
(50 mph). If possible, do not fall
below a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph).
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.
Call for road side service or towing.
When you use the Tire Mobility Kit,
the tire pressure sensors and wheel
may be stained by sealant.
Therefore, remove the tire pressure
sensors and wheel stained by
sealant and we recommend that
inspect at an authorized Kia dealer.

Checking the tire inflation
pressure

1.After driving approximately 7 ~ 10

km (4 ~ 6 miles or about 10 min),
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 switch 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.

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NOTICE

The pressure gauge may show high-
er than actual reading when the
compressor is running. To get an
accurate tire reading, the compres-
sor needs to be turned off.

- To reduce the inflation pres-

sure: Press the button 8 on the
compressor.

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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 :

-30 ~ +70°C (-22 ~ +158°F)

Max. working pressure :

6 bar (87 psi)

Size
Compressor : 168 x 150 x 68 mm

(6.6 x 5.9 x 2.7 in.)

Sealant bottle : 104 x ø 85 mm

(4.1 x ø 3.3 in.)

Compressor weight :

1.05 kg (2.31 lbs)

Sealant volume :

300 ml (18.3 cu. in.)

Sealant warranty :

5 years (sealant.)

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 at an authorized dealer.

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (IF EQUIPPED)

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.

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.

WARNING

- Tire 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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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.

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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/
Dual Clutch Transaxle.

3.Activate the hazard warning flash-

ers.

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.

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6.Loosen the wheel lug nuts counter-

clockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any nut until the tire
has been raised off the ground.

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.

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WARNING

- Changing a

tire

• To prevent vehicle movement

while changing a tire, always
set the parking brake fully,
and always block the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel
being changed.

• We recommend that the

wheels of the vehicle be
chocked, and that no person
remain in a vehicle that is
being jacked.

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8.Insert the jack handle into the jack

and turn it clockwise, raising the
vehicle until the tire just clears the
ground. This measurement is
approximately 30 mm (1 in). Before
removing the wheel lug nuts, make
sure the vehicle is stable 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.

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.

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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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 exten-
sion pipe over the wrench handle.
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.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel:
11~13 kgf.m (79~94 lbf.ft)

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.

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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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.

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.

CAUTION

- Replacing

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 collision.

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The compact spare should be inflat-
ed to 420 kPa (60 psi).
Check the inflation pressure after
installing the spare tire. Adjust it to
the specified pressure, as necessary.

When using a compact spare tire,
observe the following precautions:
• Under no circumstances should you

exceed 80 km/h (50 mph); a higher
speed could damage the tire.

• Ensure that you drive slowly enough

for the road conditions to avoid all
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
25 mm (1 inch), which could result
in damage to the vehicle.

• Do not take this vehicle through an

automatic car wash while the com-
pact spare tire is installed.

• The compact spare tire should not

be installed on the front axle if the
vehicle must be driven in snow or
on ice.

WARNING

- Spare tire

Do not operate your vehicle on
this compact spare at speeds
over 80 km/h (50 mph). 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.

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• 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 transaxle/
Dual Clutch Transaxle.

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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Example

• Type B

• Type C

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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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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.

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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WARNING

- Side and

curtain air bag

If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bag, set the
ignition switch to LOCK or ACC
position when the vehicle is
being towed. The side and cur-
tain air bag may deploy when
the ignition is ON, and the
rollover sensor detects the situ-
ation as a rollover.