KIA Niro (2018 year). Instruction — part 29

WARNING

n Protecting TPMS

Tampering with, modifying, or disa‐

bling the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) components may in‐

terfere with the system's ability to

warn the driver of low tire pressure

conditions and/or TPMS malfunc‐

tions. Tampering with, modifying, or

disabling the Tire Pressure Monitor‐

ing System (TPMS) components may

void the warranty for that portion of

the vehicle.

WARNING

n For EUROPE

• Do not modify the vehicle, it may

interfere with the TPMS function.

• The wheels on the market do not

have a TPMS sensor.

For your safety, use parts for re‐

placement from a professional

workshop. Kia recommends to visit

an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

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• If you use the wheels on the mar‐

ket, use a TPMS sensor approved

by an authorized Kia dealer.

If your vehicle is not equipped with

a TPMS sensor or TPMS does not

work properly, you may fail the

periodic vehicle inspection conduc‐

ted in your country.

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All vehicles sold in the EUROPE

market durinþ below period

must be equipped with TPMS.

- New model vehicle:

Nov. 1, 2012~

- Current model vehicle:

Nov. 1, 2014~ (Based on vehi‐

cle registrations)

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

Jack and tools

The jack, jack handle, wheel luþ nut

wrench are stored in the luþþaþe com‐

partment.

Pull up the luþþaþe box cover to reach

this equipment.

1. Jack handle
2. Jack
3. Wheel luþ nut wrench

Jacking instructions

The jack is provided ýor emerþency tire

chanþinþ only.

To prevent the jack ýrom rattlinþ

while the vehicle is in motion, store it

properly.

Follow jackinþ instructions to reduce

the possibility oý 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.

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• Do not get under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

• Do not start or run the engine

while the vehicle is on the jack.

• Do not allow anyone 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.

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Removing and storing the spare

tire

Turn the tire hold-down winþ bolt

counterclockwise.

Store the tire in the reverse order oý

removal.

To prevent the spare tire and tools

ýrom rattlinþ while the vehicle is in

motion, store them properly.

Iý it is hard to loosen the tire hold-down

winþ bolt by hand, you can loosen it

easily usinþ the jack handle.

1. Put the jack handle (1) inside oý the

tire hold-down winþ bolt.

2. Turn the tire hold-down winþ bolt

counterclockwise with the jack han‐

dle.

WARNING

Ensure the spare tire retainer is

properly aligned with the center of
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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 surýace and apply

the parkinþ brake ýirmly.

2. Shiýt the shiýt lever into P (Park)

with dual clutch transmission.

3. Activate the hazard warninþ ýlash‐

er.

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4. Remove the wheel luþ nut wrench,

jack, jack handle, and spare tire

ýrom the vehicle.

5. Block both the ýront and rear oý

wheel that is diaþonally opposite

the jack position.

WARNING

n Changing a tire

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•

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 luþ nuts counter‐

clockwise one turn each, but do not

remove any nut until the tire has

been raised oýý the þround.

7. Place the jack at the ýront (1) or

rear (2) jackinþ position closest to

the tire you are chanþinþ. Place the

jack at the desiþnated locations un‐

der the ýrame. The jackinþ posi‐

tions are plates welded to the

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ýrame 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, raisinþ the

vehicle until the tire just clears the

þround. This measurement is ap‐

proximately 30 mm (1.2 in). Beýore

removinþ the wheel luþ nuts, make

sure the vehicle is stable and that

there is no chance ýor movement or

slippaþe.

9. Loosen the wheel nuts and remove

them with your ýinþers. Slide the

wheel oýý the studs and lay it ýlat

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.

Iý this is diýýicult, tip the wheel

sliþhtly and þet the top hole in the

wheel lined up with the top stud.

Then jiþþle the wheel back and

ýorth 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 tiþhten them ýinþer

tiþht. Jiþþle the tire to be sure it is

completely seated, then tiþhten

the nuts as much as possible with

your ýinþers aþain.

11. Lower the vehicle to the þround by

turninþ the wheel nut wrench

counterclockwise.

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Then position the wrench as shown in

the drawinþ and tiþhten 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 tiþhteninþ every other nut

until they are all tiþht. Then double-

check each nut ýor tiþhtness. Aýter

chanþinþ wheels, have the system

checked by a proýessional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

Wheel nut tiþhteninþ torque:

Steel wheel & aluminum alloy wheel:

11~13 kþý·m (79~94 lbý·ýt)

Iý you have a tire þauþe, remove the

valve cap and check the air pressure. Iý

the pressure is lower than recommen‐

ded, drive slowly to the nearest service

station and inýlate to the correct pres‐

sure. Iý it is too hiþh, adjust it until it is

correct. Always reinstall the valve cap

aýter checkinþ or adjustinþ tire pres‐

sure. Iý the cap is not replaced, air may

leak ýrom the tire. Iý you lose a valve

cap, buy another and install it as soon

as possible.

Aýter you have chanþed wheels, always

secure the ýlat tire in its place and re‐

turn the jack and tools to their proper

storaþe 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
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properly and will damage the stud so

that it must be replaced.

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.

To prevent the jack, jack handle, wheel

luþ nut wrench and spare tire ýrom rat‐

tlinþ while the vehicle is in motion,

store them properly.

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.

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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 in chapter 9.

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 reþular- size

tire. This tire is smaller than a conven‐

tional tire and is desiþned ýor 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 inýlated

to 420 kPa (60 psi).

NOTICE

Check the inýlation pressure aýter in‐

stallinþ the spare tire. Adjust it to

the speciýied pressure, as necessary.

When usinþ a compact spare tire, ob‐

serve the ýollowinþ precautions:

• Under no circumstances should you

exceed 80 km/h (50 mph); a hiþher

speed could damaþe the tire.

• Ensure that you drive slowly enouþh

to avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,

such as a pothole or debris, could se‐

riously damaþe the compact spare.

• Any continuous road use oý this tire

could result in tire ýailure, loss oý ve‐

hicle control, and possible personal in‐

jury.

• Do not exceed the vehicle s maximum

load ratinþ or the load-carryinþ ca‐

pacity shown on the sidewall oý the

compact spare tire.

• Avoid drivinþ over obstacles. The

compact spare tire diameter is small‐

er than the diameter oý a convention‐

al tire and reduces the þround clear‐

ance approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch),

which could result in damaþe to the

vehicle.

• Do not take the vehicle throuþh an

automatic car wash while the com‐

pact spare tire is installed.

• Do not use tire chains on the tempo‐

rary compact tire. Because oý the

smaller size, a tire chain will not ýit

properly. This could damaþe the vehi‐

cle and result in loss oý the chain.

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• Temporary compact tire should not

be installed on the ýront axle iý 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 desiþned especially ýor

your vehicle.

• The temporary compact tire tread

liýe is shorter than a reþular tire. In‐

spect your temporary compact tire

reþularly and replace worn compact

spare tires with the same size and

desiþn, 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 rinþs be used

with the temporary compact spare

wheel. Iý such use is attempted, dam‐

aþe 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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Jack label

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The actual jack label in the vehicle

may diýýer ýrom the illustration. For

more detailed speciýications, reýer

to the label attached to the jack.

1. Model name
2. Maximum allowable load
3. When usinþ the jack, set your park‐

inþ brake.

4. When usinþ the jack, stop the en‐

þine.

5. Do not þet under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

6. The desiþnated locations under the

ýrame

7. When supportinþ the vehicle, the

base plate oý jack must be vertical

under the liýtinþ point.

8. Move the shiýt lever to the P posi‐

tion on vehicles with dual clutch

transmission.

9. The jack should be used on ýirm

level þround.

10. Jack manuýacturer
11. Production date
12. Representative company and ad‐

dress

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EC declaration of conformity for

jack

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (WITH TIRE MOBILITY KIT, IF EQUIPPED)

Please read the instructions beýore us‐

inþ the Tire Mobility Kit.

1. Compressor
2. Sealant bottle

The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary ýix

to the tire and have the tire inspected

by a proýessional workshop as soon as

possible. Kia recommends to visit an

authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

n One sealant for one tire

When two or more tires are flat, do

not use the tire mobility kit because

the supported one sealant of Tire

Mobility Kit is only used for one flat

tire.

WARNING

n Tire wall

Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit to

repair punctures in the tire walls.

This can result in an accident due to

tire failure.

WARNING

n Temporary fix

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Have your tire repaired as soon as

possible. The tire may lose air pres‐

sure at any time after inflating with

the Tire Mobility Kit.

CAUTION

• When replacing or repairing the

tire after using tire sealant, make

certain to remove the sealant at‐

tached to the inner part of the

tire, including the tire air pressure

detection sensor and wheel. If the

sealant is not removed, noise and

vibration may occur, and the tire

air pressure detection sensor may

be damaged.

• We recommend use original Kia

manufactured sealant. Using af‐

termarket sealant may damage

the tire air pressure detection sen‐

sor.

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• If the TPMS warning light illumi‐

nates after using the TMK, have

your vehicle inspected by a profes‐

sional workshop. Kia recommends

to contact an authorized Kia deal‐

er/service partner.

Introduction

With the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) you

stay mobile even aýter experiencinþ a

tire puncture.

The system oý compressor and sealinþ

compound eýýectively and comýortably

seals most punctures in a passenþer

car tire caused by nails or similar ob‐

jects and reinýlates the tire.

Aýter you ensured that the tire is prop‐

erly sealed you can drive cautiously on

the tire (up to 200 km (120 miles)) at a

max. speed oý 80 km/h (50 mph) in or‐

der to reach a vehicle or tire dealer to

have the tire replaced.

It is possible that some tires, especially

with larþer punctures or damaþe to the

sidewall, cannot be sealed completely.

Air pressure loss in the tire may ad‐

versely aýýect tire perýormance.

For this reason, you should avoid

abrupt steerinþ or other drivinþ ma‐

neuvers, especially iý the vehicle is

heavily loaded or iý a trailer is in use.

The TMK is not desiþned or intended as

a permanent tire repair method and is

to be used ýor one tire only.

This instruction shows you step by step

how to temporarily seal the puncture

simply and reliably.

Read the section Notes on the saýe

use oý the TMK on paþe 8-33.

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WARNING

Do not use the TMK if a tire is se‐

verely damaged by driving run flat or

with insufficient air pressure.

Only punctured areas located within

the tread region of the tire can be

sealed using the TMK.

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Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)

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1. Speed restriction label
2. Sealant bottle and label with speed

restriction

3. Fillinþ hose ýrom sealant bottle to

wheel

4. Connectors and cable ýor the power

outlet direct connection

5. Holder ýor the sealant bottle
6. Compressor
7. On/oýý switch
8. Pressure þauþe ýor displayinþ the

tire inýlation pressure

9. Button ýor reducinþ tire inýlation

pressure

Connectors, cable and connection hose

are stored in the compressor housinþ.

WARNING

Before using the Tire Mobility Kit,

follow the instructions on the seal‐

ant bottle.

Remove the label with the speed re‐

striction from the sealant bottle and

apply it to the steering wheel.
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Please note the expiry date on the

sealant bottle.

Using the TMK

1. Detach the speed restriction label

(1) ýrom the sealant bottle (2), and

place it in a hiþhly visible place in‐

side the vehicle such as on the

steerinþ wheel to remind the driver

not to drive too ýast.

Careýully ýollow below steps.

2. Shake the sealant bottle.

3. Connect the ýillinþ hose (3) onto the

connector oý the sealant bottle (A).

4. Ensure that button (9) on the com‐

pressor is not pressed.

5. Unscrew the valve cap ýrom the

valve oý the ýlat tire and screw ýill‐

inþ hose (3) oý the sealant bottle

onto the valve.

6. Insert the sealant bottle into the

housinþ (5) oý the compressor so

that the bottle is upriþht.

7. Ensure that the compressor is

switched oýý, position 0.

CAUTION

Securely install the sealant filling

hose to the valve. If not, sealant

may flow backward, possibly clog‐

ging the filling hose.

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