Kia Stonic (2018 year). Instruction — 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

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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

starting on page 7-05.

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

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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

Jump starting on page 7-05

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.

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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)

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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

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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

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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.

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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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