KIA Rondo (2017 year). Manual — part 28

Driving your vehicle
VEHICLE WEIGHT GLOSSARY
This section will guide you in the
Cargo weight
GVWR
proper loading of your vehicle and/or
(Gross vehicle weight rating)
This figure includes all weight added
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle
to the Base Curb Weight, including
This is the maximum allowable
weight within its design rating capa-
cargo and optional equipment.
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
bility, with or without a trailer.
(including all options, equipment,
Properly loading your vehicle will
passengers and cargo). The GVWR
provide maximum return of the vehi-
GAW (Gross axle weight)
is shown on the certification label
cle design performance. Before load-
This is the total weight placed on
located on the driver’s door sill.
ing your vehicle, familiarize yourself
each axle (front and rear) - including
with the following terms for determin-
vehicle curb weight and all payload.
ing your vehicle's weight ratings, with
or without a trailer, from the vehicle's
specifications and the certification
GAWR
label:
(Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable
Base curb weight
weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). These numbers
This is the weight of the vehicle
are shown on the certification label.
including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not
The total load on each axle must
include passengers, cargo, or option-
never exceed its GAWR.
al equipment.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
Vehicle curb weight
This is the Base Curb Weight plus
This is the weight of your new vehicle
actual Cargo Weight plus passen-
when you picked it up from your deal-
gers.
er plus any aftermarket equipment.
6 83
What to do in an emergency
Road warning
7-2
Towing
7-25
• Hazard warning flasher
7-2
• Towing service
7-25
In case of an emergency while driving
7-3
• Removable towing hook
7-26
• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
7-3
• Emergency towing
7-27
• If you have a flat tire while driving
7-3
• If engine stalls while driving
7-3
If the engine does 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
7-7
If the engine overheats
7-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
7-9
• Low tire pressure telltale
7-10
• TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator
7-11
7
• Changing a tire with TPMS
7-12
If you have a flat tire
7-15
• Jack and tools
7-15
• Removing and storing the spare tire
7-16
• Changing tires
7-17
What to do in an emergency
ROAD WARNING
Hazard warning flasher
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-
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ning or not.
• The turn signals do not work when
The hazard warning flasher serves
the hazard flasher is on.
as a warning to other drivers to exer-
cise
extreme caution when
• Care must be taken when using
approaching, overtaking, or passing
the hazard warning flasher while
your vehicle.
the vehicle is being towed.
7 2
What to do in an emergency
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING
If the engine stalls at a cross-
If you have a flat tire while
3.Have all passengers get out of the
road or crossing
driving
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is away
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
from traffic.
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
ing:
4.When changing a flat tire, follow
(Neutral) position and then push the
1.Take your foot off the accelerator
vehicle to a safe place.
the instruction provided later in this
pedal and let the vehicle slow
section.
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi-
ately or attempt to pull off the road
If engine stalls while driving
as this may cause a loss of control.
1.Reduce your speed gradually,
When the vehicle has slowed down
keeping a straight line. Move cau-
to such a speed that it is safe to do
tiously off the road to a safe place.
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
2.Turn on your emergency flashers.
possible and park on a firm level
3.Try to start the engine again. If your
ground. If you are on a divided
vehicle will not start, contact an
highway, do not park in the median
authorized Kia dealer or seek other
area between the two traffic lanes.
qualified assistance.
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).
7 3
What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If the engine doesn't turn over
If engine turns over normally
or turns over slowly
WARNING
but does not start
If the engine will not start, do
1.If your vehicle has an automatic
1.Check fuel level.
not push or pull the vehicle to
transaxle, be sure the shift lever is
2.With the ignition switch in the
start it. This could result in a
in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the
LOCK position, check all connec-
collision or cause other dam-
emergency brake is set.
tors at the ignition coil and spark
age. In addition, push or pull
2.Check the battery connections to
plugs. Reconnect any that may be
starting may cause the catalytic
be sure they are clean and tight.
disconnected or loose.
converter
(if equipped) to be
3.Turn on the interior light. If the light
overloaded and create a fire
3.Check the fuel line in the engine
dims or goes out when you operate
hazard.
compartment.
the starter, the battery is dis-
4.If the engine still does not start, call
charged.
an authorized Kia dealer or seek
4.Check the starter connections to
other qualified assistance.
be sure they are securely tight-
ened.
5.Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. See instructions for "Jump
starting".
7 4
What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Jumper Cables
CAUTION
WARNING - Battery
Use only a 12-volt jumper sys-
Keep all flames or sparks
tem. You can damage a 12-volt
away from the battery. The
starting motor, ignition system,
battery produces hydrogen
and other electrical parts
gas which may explode if
(-)
(+)
beyond repair by use of a 24-
exposed to flame or sparks.
(-)
volt power supply (either two
Discharged battery
If these instructions are not
12-volt batteries in series or a
(+)
followed exactly, serious per-
24-volt motor generator set).
sonal injury and damage to
Booster battery
the vehicle may occur! If you
1VQA4001
are not sure how to follow this
Connect cables in numerical order
procedure, seek qualified
WARNING - Battery
and disconnect in reverse order.
assistance. Automobile bat-
Never attempt to check the elec-
teries contain sulfuric acid.
trolyte level of the battery as
This is poisonous and highly
Jump starting
this may cause the battery to
corrosive. When jump start-
Jump starting can be dangerous if
rupture or explode causing seri-
ing, wear protective glasses
done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid
ous injury.
and be careful not to get acid
harm to yourself or damage to your
on yourself, your clothing or
vehicle or battery, follow these jump
on the vehicle.
starting procedures. If in doubt, we
Do not attempt to jump start
strongly recommend that you have a
the vehicle if the discharged
competent technician or towing serv-
battery is frozen or if the elec-
ice jump start your vehicle.
trolyte level is low; the battery
may rupture or explode.
7 5
What to do in an emergency
Jump starting procedure
1.Make sure the booster battery is
Do not allow the jumper cables to
12-volt and that its negative termi-
contact anything except the correct
NOTICE
nal is grounded.
battery terminals or the correct
If the battery is discharged, the
ground. Do not lean over the bat-
2.If the booster battery is in another
engine can be started using a battery
tery when making connections.
vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to
of another vehicle and two jumper
touch.
cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
3.Turn off all unnecessary electrical
CAUTION - Battery
To prevent personal injury or dam-
loads.
cables
age to both vehicles, adhere strictly
4.Connect the jumper cables in the
Do not connect the jumper
to the following procedure.
exact sequence shown in the illus-
cable from the negative terminal
tration. First connect one end of a
of the booster battery to the
jumper cable to the positive termi-
negative terminal of the dis-
nal of the discharged battery (1),
charged battery. This can cause
then connect the other end to the
the discharged battery to over-
positive terminal on the booster
heat and crack, releasing bat-
battery (2).
tery acid.
Proceed to connect one end of the
other jumper cable to the negative
5.Start the engine of the vehicle with
terminal of the booster battery (3),
the booster battery and let it run at
then the other end to a solid, sta-
2,000 rpm, then start the engine of
tionary, metallic point (for example,
the vehicle with the discharged
the engine lifting bracket) away
battery.
from the battery (4). Do not con-
If the cause of your battery discharg-
nect it to or near any part that
ing is not apparent, you should have
moves when the engine is cranked.
your vehicle checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
7 6
What to do in an emergency
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
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.
7 7
What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates
4.Check to see if the water pump
overheating, you will experience a
drive belt is missing. If it is not
WARNING
loss of power, or hear loud pinging or
missing, check to see that it is
Do not remove the radiator cap
knocking, the engine is probably too
tight. If the drive belt seems to be
when the engine is hot. This
hot. If this happens, you should:
satisfactory, check for coolant leak-
may result in coolant being
ing from the radiator, hoses or
blown out of the opening and
under the vehicle. (If the air condi-
cause serious burns.
1.Pull off the road and stop as soon
tioning had been in use, it is nor-
as it is safe to do so.
mal for cold water to be draining
2.Place the shift lever in P (automat-
from it when you stop).
6.If you cannot find the cause of the
ic transaxle) or neutral
(manual
overheating, wait until the engine
transaxle) and set the parking
temperature has returned to nor-
brake. If the air conditioning is on,
WARNING - Under the
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
turn it off.
hood
carefully add coolant to the reser-
3.If engine coolant is running out
While the engine is running,
voir to bring the fluid level in the
under the vehicle or steam is com-
keep hair, hands and clothing
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
ing out from underneath the hood,
away from moving parts such
7.Proceed with caution, keeping
stop the engine. Do not open the
as the fan and drive belts to pre-
alert for further signs of overheat-
hood until the coolant has stopped
vent injury.
ing. If overheating happens again,
running or the steaming has
call an authorized Kia dealer for
stopped. If there is no visible loss
assistance.
of engine coolant and no steam,
5.If the water pump drive belt is bro-
leave the engine running and
ken or engine coolant leaks, stop
check to be sure the engine cool-
CAUTION
the engine immediately and call
ing fan is operating. If the fan is not
the nearest authorized Kia dealer
Serious loss of coolant indi-
running, turn the engine off.
cates there is a leak in the cool-
for assistance.
ing system and this should be
checked as soon as possible by
an authorized Kia dealer.
7 8
What to do in an emergency
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
Please note that the TPMS is not a
vided), should be checked monthly
substitute for proper tire mainte-
when cold and inflated to the inflation
nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-
pressure recommended by the vehi-
bility to maintain correct tire pres-
cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-
sure, even if under-inflation has not
ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
reached the level to trigger illumina-
your vehicle has tires of a different
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure
size than the size indicated on the
telltale.
vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label, you should determine the
Your vehicle has also been equipped
ORP062001
proper tire inflation pressure for
Type A
Type B
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
those tires.)
indicate when the system is not
As an added safety feature, your
operating properly. The TPMS mal-
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
function indicator is combined with
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
the low tire pressure telltale. When
that illuminates a low tire pressure
the system detects a malfunction,
telltale when one or more of your
the telltale will flash for approximate-
tires is significantly under-inflated.
ly one minute and then remain con-
Accordingly, when the low tire pres-
tinuously illuminated. This sequence
sure telltale illuminates, you should
will continue upon subsequent vehi-
stop and check your tires as soon as
cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-
ORP062013/ORP062012
possible, and inflate them to the
tion exists. When the malfunction
Low tire
pressure
telltale/
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
indicator is illuminated, the system
TPMS malfunction indicator
cantly under-inflated tire causes the
may not be able to detect or signal
tire to overheat and can lead to tire
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
failure. Under-inflation also reduces
malfunctions may occur for a variety
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
of reasons, including the installation
may affect the vehicle’s handling and
of replacement or alternate tires or
stopping ability.
wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
7 9
What to do in an emergency
NOTICE
Low tire pressure
Then the TPMS malfunction indicator
telltale
and the Low Tire Pressure telltale
If the TPMS, Low Tire Pressure
may turn on and illuminate after
indicator do not illuminate for 3 sec-
restarting and about 20 minutes of
onds when the ignition switch is
When the tire pressure monitoring
continuous driving before you have
turned to the ON position or engine
system warning indicators are illumi-
the low pressure tire repaired and
is running, or if they remain illumi-
nated, one or more of your tires is
replaced on the vehicle.
nated after coming on for approxi-
significantly under-inflated.
mately 3 seconds, take your vehicle
If the telltale illuminates, immediately
to your nearest authorized Kia deal-
CAUTION
reduce your speed, avoid hard cor-
er and have the system checked.
In winter or cold weather, the
nering and anticipate increased stop-
low tire pressure telltale may be
ping distances. You should stop and
illuminated if the tire pressure
check your tires as soon as possible.
was adjusted to the recom-
Inflate the tires to the proper pres-
mended tire inflation pressure
sure as indicated on the vehicle’s
in warm weather. It does not
placard or tire inflation pressure label
mean your TPMS is malfunction-
located on the driver’s side center pil-
ing because the decreased tem-
lar outer panel. If you cannot reach a
perature leads to a proportional
service station or if the tire cannot
lowering of tire pressure.
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 outside temperature
is greatly higher or lower, you
should check the tire inflation
pressure and adjust the tires to
the recommended tire inflation
pressure.
7 10
What to do in an emergency
TPMS (Tire Pressure
WARNING - Low
Monitoring System)
CAUTION
pressure
malfunction indicator
The TPMS malfunction indica-
damage
tor may be illuminated if the
vehicle is moving around elec-
Significantly low tire pressure
The low tire pressure telltale will illu-
makes the vehicle unstable and
tric power supply cables or
minate after it blinks for approximate-
radios transmitters such as at
can contribute to loss of vehicle
ly one minute when there is a prob-
control and increased braking
police stations, government
lem with the Tire Pressure
and public offices, broadcast-
distances.
Monitoring System. If the system is
ing stations, military installa-
Continued driving on low pres-
able to correctly detect an underinfla-
tions, airports, or transmitting
sure tires can cause the tires to
tion warning at the same time as sys-
towers, etc. This can interfere
overheat and fail.
tem failure then it will illuminate both
with normal operation of the
the TPMS malfunction and low tire
Tire Pressure Monitoring
pressure position telltales e.g. if
System (TPMS).
Front Left sensor fails, the TPMS
The TPMS malfunction indica-
malfunction indicator illuminates, but
tor may be illuminated if snow
if the Front Right, Rear Left, or Rear
chains are used or some sep-
Right tire is under-inflated, the low
arate electronic devices such
tire pressure position telltales may
as notebook computer, mobile
illuminate together with the TPMS
charger, remote starter or
malfunction indicator.
navigation etc., are used in the
Have the system checked by an
vehicle. This can interfere with
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
normal operation of the Tire
possible to determine the cause of
Pressure Monitoring System
the problem.
(TPMS).
7 11
What to do in an emergency
Changing a tire with TPMS
Even if you replace the low pressure
tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire
CAUTION
If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire
Pressure telltale will remain on until
If an original mounted tire is
Pressure telltale will come on. Have
the low pressure tire is repaired and
replaced with the spare tire, the
the flat tire repaired by an authorized
placed on the vehicle.
TPMS sensor on the replaced
Kia dealer as soon as possible or
After you replace the low pressure
spare wheel should be initiated
replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
tire with the spare tire, the TPMS
and the TPMS sensor on the orig-
malfunction indicator may illuminate
inal mounted wheel should be
CAUTION - Repair Agents
after a few minutes because the
deactivated. If the TPMS sensor
Never use a puncture-repairing
TPMS sensor mounted on the spare
on the original mounted wheel
agent not approved by Kia to
wheel is not initiated.
located in the spare tire carrier
repair and/or inflate a low pres-
still activates, the tire pressure
Once the low pressure tire is reinflat-
monitoring system may not oper-
sure tire. The tire sealant not
ed to the recommended pressure
approved by Kia may damage
ate properly. Have the tire with
and installed on the vehicle or the
TPMS serviced or replaced by an
the tire pressure sensor.
TPMS sensor mounted on the
authorized Kia dealer.
replaced spare wheel is initiated by
Each wheel is equipped with a tire
an authorized Kia dealer, the TPMS
pressure sensor mounted inside the
malfunction indicator and the low tire
tire behind the valve stem. You must
pressure telltale will extinguish within
use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-
a few minutes of driving.
ommended that you always have
If the indicator is not extinguished
your tires serviced by an authorized
after a few minutes of driving, please
Kia dealer.
visit an authorized Kia dealer.
7 12
What to do in an emergency
You may not be able to identify a low
tire by simply looking at it. Always
CAUTION
WARNING - TPMS
use a good quality tire pressure
Do not use any tire sealant if your
• The TPMS cannot alert you to
gauge to measure the tire's inflation
vehicle is equipped with a Tire
severe and sudden tire dam-
pressure. Please note that a tire that
Pressure Monitoring System. The
age caused by external fac-
is hot (from being driven) will have a
liquid sealant can damage the
tors such as nails or road
higher pressure measurement than a
tire pressure sensors.
debris.
tire that is cold (from sitting station-
• If you feel any vehicle instabil-
ary for at least 3 hours and driven
ity, immediately take your foot
less than 1.6 km (1 mile) during that
off the accelerator, apply the
3 hour period).
brakes gradually and with
Allow the tire to cool before measur-
light force, and slowly move to
ing the inflation pressure. Always be
a safe position off the road.
sure the tire is cold before inflating to
the recommended pressure.
7 13
What to do in an emergency
This device complies with
WARNING - Protecting
Industry Canada licence-exempt
TPMS
RSS standard(s).
Tampering with, modifying, or
Operation is subject to the following
disabling the Tire Pressure
two conditions:
Monitoring System (TPMS) com-
(1) This device may not cause inter-
ponents may interfere with the
ference, and
system's ability to warn the driv-
(2) This device must accept any
er of low tire pressure condi-
interference, including interfer-
tions and/or TPMS malfunctions.
ence that may cause undesired
Tampering with, modifying, or
operation of the device.
disabling the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) com-
ponents may void the warranty
for that portion of the vehicle.
7 14
What to do in an emergency
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
Jack and tools
Jacking instructions
(Continued)
The jack is provided for emergency
Be sure to use the correct
tire changing only.
front and rear jacking posi-
To prevent the jack from “rattling”
tions on the vehicle; never
while the vehicle is in motion, store it
use the bumpers or any other
properly.
part of the vehicle for jack
Follow jacking instructions to reduce
support.
the possibility of personal injury.
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack causing serious
injury or death. No person
WARNING - Changing
should place any portion of
tires
their body under a vehicle that
ORP062002
Never attempt vehicle repairs
is supported only by a jack;
in the traffic lanes of a public
use vehicle support stands.
The spare tire, jack, jack handle and
road or highway.
Do not start or run the engine
wheel lug nut wrench are stored in
the luggage compartment.
Always move the vehicle com-
while the vehicle is on the
pletely off the road and onto
jack.
Remove the luggage under tray out
of the way to reach the equipment.
the shoulder before trying to
Do not allow anyone to remain
change a tire. The jack should
in the vehicle while it is on the
(1) Jack handle
be used on a firm level
jack.
(2) Jack
ground. If you cannot find a
Make sure any children pres-
(3) Wheel lug nut wrench
firm, level place off the road,
ent are in a secure place away
call a towing service company
(4) Socket
from the road and from the
for assistance.
vehicle to be raised with the
(Continued)
jack.
7 15
What to do in an emergency
Removing and storing the
spare tire
ORP062004
OUN049014
3.Connect the socket and wheel lug
5.After the spare tire reaches the
nut wrench.
ground, continue to turn the
ORP062003
wrench counterclockwise, and
4.Use the wheel lug nut wrench to
Your spare tire is stored underneath
draw the spare tire outside. Never
loosen the bolt enough to lower the
your vehicle, directly below the cargo
rotate the wrench excessively, oth-
spare tire.
area.
erwise the spare tire carrier may be
Turn the wrench counterclockwise
To remove the spare tire:
damaged.
until the spare tire reaches the
1.Open the liftgate and luggage
ground.
6.Remove the retainer (1) from the
under tray cover.
center of the spare tire.
2.Find the plastic hex bolt cover (1)
and remove the cover.
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