Kia Stonic (2018 year). Manual — part 20
ROAD WARNING
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher serves as a
warning to other drivers to exercise ex‐
treme caution when approaching, over‐
taking, or passing your vehicle.
It should be used whenever emergency
repairs are being made or when the ve‐
hicle is stopped near the edge of a
roadway.
Depress the flasher switch with the ig‐
nition switch in any position. The flash‐
er switch is located in the center con‐
sole switch panel. All turn signal lights
will flash simultaneously.
• The hazard warning flasher operates
whether your vehicle is running or
not.
• The turn signals do not work when
the hazard flasher is on.
• Care must be taken when using the
hazard warning flasher while the ve‐
hicle is being towed.
What to do in an emergency
7-02
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING
If the engine stalls at a
crossroad or crossing
• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.
• If your vehicle has a manual transaxle
not equipped with a ignition lock
switch, the vehicle can move forward
by shifting to the 2 (second) or 3
(third) gear and then turning the
starter without depressing the clutch
pedal.
If you have a flat tire while
driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driving:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and let the vehicle slow down
while driving straight ahead. Do not
apply the brakes immediately or
attempt to pull off the road as this
may cause a loss of control. When
the vehicle has slowed down to
such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on a firm level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.
2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn
on your emergency hazard flash‐
ers, set the parking brake and put
the transaxle in P (automatic
transaxle) or reverse (manual
transaxle).
3. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.
4. When changing a flat tire, follow
the instruction provided If you
have a flat tire on page 7-12.
If the engine stalls while driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keep‐
ing a straight line. Move cautiously
off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If
your vehicle does not start, consult
a professional workshop. Kia rec‐
ommends to consult an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
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What to do in an emer
gency
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If the engine doesn't turn over
or turns over slowly
1. If your vehicle has an automatic
transaxle, be sure the shift lever is
in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the
emergency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to
be sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the
light dims or goes out when you
operate the starter, the battery is
discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be
sure they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. See instructions for Jump
WARNING
If the engine will not start, do not
push or pull the vehicle to start it.
This could result in a collision or
cause other damage. In addition,
push or pull starting may cause the
catalytic converter to be overloaded
and create a fire hazard.
If the engine turns over
normally but does not start
1. Check the fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch in the LOCK
position, check all connectors at the
ignition coils and spark plugs. Re‐
connect any that may be discon‐
nected or loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine
compartment.
4. If the engine still does not start, call
a professional workshop. Kia rec‐
ommends to call an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
What to do in an emergency
7-04
EMERGENCY STARTING
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order.
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting pro‐
cedures. If in doubt, we strongly rec‐
ommend that you have a competent
technician or towing service jump start
your vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt starting
motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair by use
of a 24- volt power supply (either
two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING
n Battery
Never attempt to check the electro‐
lyte level of the battery as this may
cause the battery to rupture or ex‐
plode causing serious injury.
WARNING
n Battery
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• Keep all flames or sparks away
from the battery. The battery
produces hydrogen gas which may
explode if exposed to flame or
sparks.
If these instructions are not fol‐
lowed exactly, serious personal in‐
jury and damage to the vehicle
may occur! If you are not sure how
to follow this procedure, seek
qualified assistance. Automobile
batteries contain sulfuric acid. This
is poisonous and highly corrosive.
When jump starting, wear protec‐
tive glasses and be careful not to
get acid on yourself, your clothing
or on the vehicle.
• Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery is
frozen or if the electrolyte level is
low; the battery may rupture or
explode.
• Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumper
cables to touch. It may cause
sparks.
• The battery may rupture or ex‐
plode when you jump start with a
low or frozen battery.
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What to do in an emer
gency
Jump starting procedure
1. Make sure the booster battery is
12-volt and that its negative termi‐
nal is grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to
come in contact.
3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the
exact sequence shown in the illus‐
tration. First connect one end of a
jumper cable to the positive termi‐
nal of the discharged battery (1),
then connect the other end to the
positive terminal on the booster
battery (2).
Proceed to connect one end of the
other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the booster battery (3),
then the other end to a solid, sta‐
tionary, metallic point (for example,
the engine lifting bracket) away
from the battery (4). Do not con‐
nect it to or near any part that
moves when the engine is cranked.
Do not allow the jumper cables to
contact anything except the correct
battery terminals or the correct
ground. Do not lean over the bat‐
tery when making connections.
CAUTION
n Battery cables
Do not connect the jumper cable
from the negative terminal of the
booster battery to the negative ter‐
minal of the discharged battery. This
can cause the discharged battery to
overheat and crack, releasing bat‐
tery acid.
Make sure to connect one end of the
jumper cable to the negative termi‐
nal of the booster battery, and the
other end to a metallic point, far
away from the battery.
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 discharging
is not apparent, have the system
checked by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Push-starting
Your manual transaxle-equipped vehi‐
cle should not be push-started because
it might damage the emission control
system.
Vehicles equipped with automatic
transaxle cannot be push-started.
Follow the directions in this section for
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it be‐
cause the sudden surge forward
when the engine starts could cause
a collision with the tow vehicle.
What to do in an emergency
7-06
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you will experience a loss
of power, or hear loud pinging or knock‐
ing, the engine is probably too hot. If
this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon
as it is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (automatic
transaxle) or neutral (manual
transaxle) and set the parking
brake. If the air conditioning is on,
turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out un‐
der the vehicle or steam is coming
out from the hood, stop the engine.
Do not open the hood until the
coolant has stopped running or the
steaming has stopped. If there is no
visible loss of engine coolant and no
steam, leave the engine running
and check to be sure the engine
cooling fan is operating. If the fan is
not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump
drive belt is missing. If it is not
missing, check to see that it is
tight.
If the drive belt seems to be satis‐
factory, check for coolant leaking
from the radiator, hoses or under
the vehicle. (If the air conditioning
had been in use, it is normal for
cold water to be draining from it
when you stop).
WARNING
While the engine is running, keep
hair, hands and clothing away from
moving parts such as the fan and
drive belts to prevent injury.
5. If the water pump drive belt is bro‐
ken or engine coolant is leaking out,
stop the engine immediately and
call a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to call an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This can al‐
low coolant to blow out of the open‐
ing and cause serious burns.
6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor‐
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reser‐
voir to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert
for further signs of overheating. If
overheating happens again, call a
professional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to call an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
•
Serious loss of coolant indicates
there is a leak in the cooling sys‐
tem. In this case, have the sys‐
tem checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner.
•
When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly
adding engine coolant may cause
cracks in the engine. To prevent
damage, add engine coolant
slowly in small quantities.
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What to do in an emer
gency
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)
OYB067019B
OYB067018
Low tire pressure telltale (1) / TPMS
SET switch (2)
System Overview
The tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) senses change in radius of the
tire. If the tire pressure decreases be‐
low the recommended pressure, the
system warning light will be illumina‐
ted.
For the system to function properly, it
is the driver’s responsibility to set the
system by following accurate proce‐
dure and set current tire pressure.
The warning light will illuminate on the
cluster when one or more of your tires
is under-inflated after the TPMS is set.
The warning light will also illuminate to
warn the driver of system malfunction.
Please refer to the above image (1) for
further information.
TPMS Setting
The driver can set the TPMS by follow‐
ing procedures below:
1. Inflate all tires to the recommen‐
ded pressure.
2. Start the engine, make sure the ve‐
hicle is not moving, and press the
TPMS switch (2) left side on the
driver’s seat for over 3 seconds.
3. Check if the (
) warning indicator
blinks for 4 seconds.
4. Check if following message appears
on the cluster (if equipped).
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If the warning light does not blink
or the message does not pop up,
perform the process again from 2.
For recommended tire pressure of this
vehicle, refer to Tire and wheels on
page 9-06or the tire pressure label on
the driver’s door.
For proper function of the TPMS, the
driver must set the system in following
situations.
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Situation requiring TPMS setting
• If the tire or wheel is repaired or re‐
placed
• If the tire or wheel is repositioned.
• If the tire pressure is adjusted.
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• If the low pressure light is illumina‐
ted.
• If the suspension or ABS has been re‐
placed.
CAUTION
If the system is set without adjust‐
ing tire pressure, false alarm could
occur or the telltale will not be dis‐
played even though the vehicle is
significantly under-inflated.
Make sure all tires are properly ad‐
justed to the recommended pressure
when setting.
If the system is not set even in re‐
quired situations, false alarm could
occur or the telltale will not be dis‐
played even though the vehicle is
significantly under-inflated.
The system will not be set if you
press the SET switch (2) while driv‐
ing. Make sure to stop the vehicle
and press the switch (2) for over 3
seconds.
• Be sure the tire is cold before in‐
flating the pressure.
A cold tire means the vehicle has
been sitting for 3 hours or driven
within 1.6km (1mile).
Indication of Low Tire Pressure
OYB066021L
The (
) warning light will illuminate
when an under-inflated tire is indica‐
ted. In certain types, the above mes‐
sage might be displayed on the cluster.
If the warning light illuminates, reduce
your speed, avoid hard cornering and
rapid braking. Have your vehicle inspec‐
ted by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
Check the pressure of all tires and in‐
flate to the proper pressure according
to procedures, and if required, replace
or repair the tires.
If you cannot reach a close service sta‐
tion, stop the vehicle at a safe place,
check all tires and operate the TPMS
setting procedure. If you are unable to
adjust the tire pressure, use the repair
tools to repair or change to spare tire
and contact a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to call an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
You may not be able to identify low tire
pressure visually. Use precise tools to
measure and adjust tire pressure.
Please note that a tire that is hot due
to prolonged driving, therefore will have
high pressure. We recommend you to
measure and adjust the tire pressure
after the vehicle has driven for less
than 1.6 km (1 mile) within 3 hours.
CAUTION
• The indicator may remain illumina‐
ted after changing to a spare tire,
because radius of spare tire is dif‐
ferent. Be sure to change to a reg‐
ular tire.
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gency
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• For safe driving, please note that
the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance. It is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, and all tires
should be checked monthly to
maintain the recommended pres‐
sure.
• The warning light may illuminate if
the system is not set in required
situations.
• In cold weather, the low tire pres‐
sure warning light may illuminate
even if the tire was adjusted to
the proper pressure. It does not
mean your TPMS is malfunctioning
because the decreased tempera‐
ture leads to a lowering of tire
pressure. Check the tires and ad‐
just to the recommended pressure.
• System performance may reduce
in the following situations.
- Improper system setting
- Using tires on the market (Origi‐
nal tire recommended)
- Driving on snowy, slippery, or
unpaved roads
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- Hard cornering, rapid accelerat‐
ing and braking repeatedly
- Driving too slow or fast
- If the vehicle is overloaded
- If a spare tire or snow chain is
installed
• 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 performance.
The low tire pressure telltale will
be turned off if the tire pressure is
above the recommended tire infla‐
tion pressure.
WARNING
• Driving with an under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and
lead to tire failure. It also reduces
tire tread life, handling of the vehi‐
cle, braking ability, and fuel effi‐
ciency, causing instability of the
vehicle. In this case, contact pro‐
fessional workshop to maintain
proper tire pressure. Kia recom‐
mends to contact an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
• Sudden damage to the tire caused
by external factors may not be in‐
dicated immediately. If the vehicle
is unstable, immediately remove
your foot off the accelerator ped‐
al, move the vehicle to a safe posi‐
tion for inspection.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System malfunction
The TPMS malfunction indicator will il‐
luminate (
) after it blinks for approx‐
imately 1 minute when there is a prob‐
lem with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
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If the indicator remains illuminated or
illuminates even after TPMS setting,
have the system checked by a profes‐
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
WARNING
• If there is a malfunction with the
TPMS, low tire pressure will not be
indicated. In this case, have the
system serviced by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
• If the system does not work due
to TPMS removal or installation of
related parts with different speci‐
fication, it might be a problem
when the vehicle is being regularly
inspected.
• When repairing TPMS related
parts, be sure to replace them to
parts with original specification or
those which satisfy the TPMS reg‐
ulation.
- TPMS related parts : tire, wheel,
ABS unit, suspension
WARNING
n FOR EUROPE
Do not modify the vehicle. It may in‐
terfere with the TPMS function.
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All vehicles sold in the EUROPE
market during below period must be
equipped with TPMS.
- New model vehicle : Nov. 1, 2012 ~
- Current model vehicle : Nov. 1,
2014~(Based on vehicle registra‐
tions)
Reference : Indicator Light
Status
Status
Symbol
Low Pressure
Illuminates
System Malfunc‐
tion
Illuminates after blinking
(60 seconds)
Setting
Turns off after blinking
(4 seconds)
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What to do in an emer
gency
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (WITH SPARE TIRE, IF EQUIPPED)
Jack and tools
OYB067003D
The jack, jack handle, wheel lug nut
wrench are stored in the luggage com‐
partment.
Pull up the luggage box cover to reach
this 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.
WARNING
n Changing tires
• Never attempt vehicle repairs in
the traffic lanes of a public road or
highway.
• Always move the vehicle com‐
pletely 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 service 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
jacking support.
• The vehicle can roll off the jack
causing serious injury or death.
• Do not get under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
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• Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the jack.
• Do not allow anyone to remain in
the vehicle while it is on the jack.
• Make sure any children present are
in a secure place away from the
road and from the vehicle to be
raised with the jack.
Removing and storing the spare
tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise.
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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.
If it is hard to loosen the tire holddown
wing bolt by hand, you can loosen it
easily using the jack handle.
1. Put the jack handle (1) inside of the
tire hold-down wing bolt.
2. Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise with the jack han‐
dle.
WARNING
Ensure the spare tire retainer is
properly aligned with the center of
the spare tire to prevent the spare
tire from rattling .
Otherwise, it may cause the spare
tire to fall off the carrier and lead to
an accident.
Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R (Re‐
verse) with manual transaxle or P
(Park) with automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash‐
er.
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 to
the jack position.
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What to do in an emer
gency
WARNING
n Changing a tire
•
To prevent vehicle movement
while changing a tire, always set
the parking brake fully, and al‐
ways 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 vehi‐
cle that is being jacked.
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.
OYB067005D
OYB067006D
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 locations un‐
der the frame. The jacking posi‐
tions are plates welded to the
frame with two tabs and a raised
dot to index with the jack.
WARNING
n 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.
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 ap‐
proximately 30 mm (1.2 in). Before
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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.
WARNING
Wheels may have sharp edges. Han‐
dle them carefully to avoid possible
severe injury. Before putting the
wheel into place, be sure that there
is nothing on the hub or wheel (such
as mud, tar, gravel, etc.) that inter‐
feres with the wheel from fitting
solidly against the hub.
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If there is, remove it. If there is not
good contact on the mounting sur‐
face between the wheel and hub,
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. This may cause serious
injury or death.
10. To reinstall 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 com‐
pletely over the nut. Do not stand on
the wrench handle or use an extension
pipe over the wrench handle. Go around
the wheel tightening every other nut
until they are all tight. Then double-
check each nut for tightness. After
changing wheels, have the system
checked by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
Steel wheel & aluminum alloy wheel:
11~13kgf·m (79~94lb·ft)
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What to do in an emer
gency
If you have a tire gauge, remove the
valve cap and check the air pressure. If
the pressure is lower than recommen‐
ded, drive slowly to the nearest service
station and inflate to the correct pres‐
sure. If it is too high, adjust it until it is
correct. Always reinstall the valve cap
after checking or adjusting tire pres‐
sure. 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.
After you have changed wheels, always
secure the flat tire in its place and re‐
turn the jack and tools to their proper
storage locations.
CAUTION
Your vehicle has metric threads on
the wheel studs and nuts. Make cer‐
tain 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. In‐
stallation of a non-metric thread nut
on a metric stud or vice-versa will
not secure the wheel to the hub
properly and will damage the stud so
that it must be replaced.
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Note that most lug nuts do not have
metric threads. Be sure to use ex‐
treme care in checking for thread
style before installing aftermarket
lug nuts or wheels. If in doubt, con‐
sult a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to consult an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
n 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 se‐
rious injuries.
To prevent the jack, jack handle, wheel
lug nut wrench and spare tire from rat‐
tling while the vehicle is in motion,
store them properly.
WARNING
n 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
Tires and wheels on page 9-06.
Important - use of compact spare
tire (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a compact
spare tire. This compact spare tire
takes up less space than a regular-size
tire. This tire is smaller than a conven‐
tional tire and is designed for tempora‐
ry use only.
CAUTION
• You should drive carefully when
the compact spare is in use. The
compact spare should be replaced
by the proper conventional tire
and rim at the first opportunity.
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• The operation of this vehicle is not
recommended with more than one
compact spare tire in use at the
same time.
WARNING
The compact spare tire is for emer‐
gency use only. Do not operate your
vehicle on this compact spare at the
speed over 80 km/h (50 mph). The
original tire should be repaired or re‐
placed as soon as possible to avoid
failure of the spare possibly leading
to personal injury or death.
The compact spare should be inflated
to 420 kPa (60 psi).
NOTICE
Check the inflation pressure after in‐
stalling the spare tire. Adjust it to
the specified pressure, as necessary.
When using a compact spare tire, ob‐
serve 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
to avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,
such as a pothole or debris, could se‐
riously damage the compact spare.
• Any continuous road use of this tire
could result in tire failure, loss of ve‐
hicle control, and possible personal in‐
jury.
• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum
load rating or the load-carrying ca‐
pacity shown on the sidewall of the
compact spare tire.
• Avoid driving over obstacles. The
compact spare tire diameter is small‐
er than the diameter of a convention‐
al tire and reduces the ground clear‐
ance approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch),
which could result in damage to the
vehicle.
• Do not take the vehicle through an
automatic car wash while the com‐
pact spare tire is installed.
• Do not use tire chains on the tempo‐
rary compact tire. Because of the
smaller size, a tire chain will not fit
properly. This could damage the vehi‐
cle and result in loss of the chain.
• Temporary compact tire should not
be installed on the front axle if the
vehicle must be driven in snow or on
ice.
• Do not use the temporary compact
tire on any other vehicle because this
tire has been designed especially for
your vehicle.
• The temporary compact tire tread
life is shorter than a regular tire. In‐
spect your temporary compact tire
regularly and replace worn compact
spare tires with the same size and
design, mounted on the same wheel.
• The temporary compact tire should
not be used on any other wheels, nor
should standard tires, snow tires,
wheel covers or trim rings be used
with the temporary compact spare
wheel. If such use is attempted, dam‐
age to these items or other car com‐
ponents may occur.
• Do not use more than one temporary
compact tire at a time.
• Do not tow a trailer while the tempo‐
rary compact tire is installed.
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