KIA Sedona (2019 year). Instruction — part 29

What to do in an emergency

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

Jack and tools

The jack and wheel lug nut wrench
are stored in the luggage compart-
ment.
Remove the panel indicated in the
illustration.
(1) Jack
(2) Wheel lug nut wrench

(Jack handle)

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 complete-

ly off the road and onto the shoul-
der before trying to change a tire.
The jack should be used on a firm
level ground. If you cannot find a
firm, level place off the road, call a
towing service company for assis-
tance.

• Be sure to use the correct front and

rear jacking positions on the vehi-
cle; 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

- Changing tires

Never attempt vehicle repairs in
the traffic lanes of a public road
or highway.

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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.

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What to do in an emergency

Removing the spare tire

Your spare tire is stored underneath
your vehicle, directly below the right
sliding door.
1. Open the right sliding door and

find the plastic hex bolt cover on
the floor.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Use the wheel lug nut wrench to

loosen the bolt enough to lower
the spare tire.

Turn the wrench counterclockwise

until the spare tire reaches the
ground.

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WARNING

- Running vehicle 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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4. After the spare tire reaches the

ground, continue to turn the
wrench counterclockwise, and
draw the spare tire outside. Never
rotate the wrench excessively, oth-
erwise the spare tire carrier may
be damaged.

5. Remove the retainer from the cen-

ter of the spare tire.

6. Remove the cover from the spare

tire.

Storing the spare tire

1. Assemble the cover and spare tire

with valve center aligning together.

2. Lay the tire on the ground with the

valve stem facing down.

3. Place the wheel under the vehicle

and install the retainer through the
wheel center.

4. Turn the wrench clockwise until it

clicks.

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.

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A flat tire indoor storage

In the 3rd row seats unfolded
upright

1. With the flat tires in the center of

the third row seats, place the outer
part of the wheel facing the lift-
gate.

2. Pass the fixing belt through the

inside of the wheel.

3. Connect the fixing belt to the strik-

er (a) located at the bottom
left/right side of the back of the
third row seats.

4. Tighten the fixing belt securely.

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In the 3rd row seats folded flat

1. Place the flat tire with its outer part

facing upwards in the middle of the
three-row seats.

2. Pass the fixing belt through the

inside of the wheel.

3. Connect the fixing belt to the strik-

er (a) located at the bottom
left/right side of the back of the
third row seats.

4. Tighten the fixing belt securely.

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• If the flat tire is contaminated,

cover the tire with anti-pollution
cover before keeping it indoors.
This is to prevent indoor contami-
nation.

Changing tires

1.Park on a level surface and apply

the parking brake firmly.

2.Place the transaxle shift lever in P

(Park) with automatic transaxle.

3.Activate the hazard warning flash-

ers.

4.Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

jack and spare tire from the vehi-
cle.

5.Block both the front and rear of the

wheel that is diagonally opposite
from the jack position.

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anti-pollution

cover

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• To prevent vehicle movement while

changing a tire, always set the
parking brake fully, and always
block the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the wheel being changed.

• We recommend that the wheels of

the vehicle be blocked, and that no
person remain in a vehicle 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.

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
under the frame. The jacking posi-
tions are plates welded to the
frame with two tabs and a raised
dot to index with the jack.

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8.Insert the wheel lug nut wrench

into the jack and turn it clockwise,
raising the vehicle until the tire just
clears the ground. This measure-
ment is approximately 1 in. (30
mm).
Before removing the wheel lug
nuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-
ble 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 slide over the other
studs.

Wheels may have sharp edges.
Handle them carefully to avoid possi-
ble 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 pre-
vents the wheel from fitting solidly
against the hub.

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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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. Insert the wrench into the jack

and 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
extension pipe over the wrench han-
dle. Go around the wheel tightening
every nut following the numerical
sequence shown in the image until
they are all tight. Then double-check
each nut for tightness. After changing
wheels, have an authorized Kia deal-
er tighten the wheel nuts to their
proper torque as soon as possible.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

79 ~ 94 lb·ft (11 ~ 13kgf·m)

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, dust and dirt may get
into the tire valve and 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 the wheels,
always secure the flat tire in its place
and return the jack and tools to their
proper storage locations.

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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, 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
compact 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

- Reusing 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

If the studs are damaged, they
may lose their ability to retain
the wheel. This could lead to the
loss of the wheel and a collision
resulting in serious injuries.

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The compact spare should be inflat-
ed to 60 psi (420 kPa).

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NOTICE

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 50 mph (80 km/h); 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 1
inch (25 mm), which could result in
damage to the vehicle.

• Do not take this vehicle through an

automatic vehicle wash while the
compact spare tire is installed.

• Do not use tire chains on the com-

pact spare tire. Because of the small-
er size, a tire chain will not fit proper-
ly. This could damage the vehicle
and result in loss of the chain.

• 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 compact 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 vehicle com-
ponents 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.

WARNING

The compact spare tire is for
emergency use only. Do not
operate your vehicle on this
compact spare at speeds over
50 mph (80 km/h). The original
tire should be repaired or
replaced as soon as possible to
avoid failure of the spare possi-
bly leading to personal injury or
death.

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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. Move the shift lever to the P posi-

tion on vehicles with automatic
transmission.

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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• Type A

■ Example

• Type B

• Type C

❈ 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.

For trailer towing guidelines informa-
tion, refer to “Trailer towing” in sec-
tion 5.

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.

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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 curtain air bag
may deploy when the ignitions
is ON, and the rollover sensor
detects the situation as a
rollover.

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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

position.

2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

Removable towing hook (front)
(if equipped)

1.Remove the towing hook from the

tool case.

2.Remove the hole cover pressing

the lower part of the cover on the
front bumper.

3.Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.

4.Remove the towing hook and

install the cover after use.

CAUTION

- Towing gear

position

Failure to place the transaxle
shift lever in N (Neutral) may
cause internal damage to the
transaxle.

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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Emergency towing

If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service.

If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than

the vehicle doing the towing.

• The drivers of both vehicles should

communicate with each other fre-
quently.

• Attach a towing strap to the tow

hook.

• Using a portion of the vehicle other

than the tow hooks for towing may
damage the body of your vehicle.

• Only use a cable or chain specifi-

cally intended for use in towing
vehicles. Securely fasten the cable
or chain to the towing hook provid-
ed.

• Before emergency towing, check

that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply it

steadily and with even force.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do

not pull from the side or at a verti-
cal angle. Always pull straight
ahead.

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Front

Rear

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• Use a towing strap less than 16

feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or
red cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing

strap is not loose during towing.

Emergency towing precautions

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so

the steering wheel isn’t locked.

• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

• Release the parking bake.
• Press the brake pedal with more

force than usual since you will have
reduced brake performance.

• More steering effort will be

required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill,

the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.

• If the car is being towed with all

four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transaxle is in neutral.
Be sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the ignition switch in the
ACC position. A driver must be in
the towed vehicle to operate the
steering and brakes.

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CAUTION

• To avoid serious damage to

the automatic transaxle, limit
the vehicle speed to 10 mph
(15 km/h) and drive less than 1
mile (1.5 km) when towing.

• Before towing, check the auto-

matic transaxle for fluid leaks
under your vehicle. If the auto-
matic transaxle fluid is leak-
ing, a flatbed equipment or
towing dolly must be used.