Kia Niro Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english

What to do in an emergency

Jump starting

CAUTION

- Push/pull start

WARNING - Battery

to 12 Volt Battery

Never attempt to check the elec-

Use only a 12-volt jumper sys-

trolyte level of the battery as

tem. You can damage a 12-volt

this may cause the battery to

starting motor, ignition system,

rupture or explode.

and other electrical parts

beyond repair by use of a 24-

volt power supply

(either two

WARNING - Frozen

12-volt batteries in series or a

batteries

24-volt motor generator set).

Do not attempt to jump start the

vehicle if the discharged battery

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is frozen as the battery may

CAUTION - For hybrid

rupture or explode.

Connect cables in numerical order

Do not jump start another vehi-

and disconnect in reverse order.

cle with your hybrid vehicle.

Remove the air filter cover before

Jump starting another vehicle

will damage the hybrid vehicle's

connecting the cable to part (4).

12 volt battery

(lithium poly-

Jump starting can be dangerous if

mer type).

done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid

harm to yourself or damage to your

vehicle or battery, follow these jump

starting procedures. If in doubt, we

strongly recommend that you have a

competent technician or towing serv-

ice jump start your vehicle.

What to do in an emergency

Jump starting procedure

WARNING - Electrolyte

WARNING - Battery

1. Make sure the booster battery is

•

Do not charge or discharge

cables

12-volt and that its negative termi-

arbitrarily. It may lead to fault,

Do not connect the jumper cable

nal is grounded.

electric shock or burns.

from the negative terminal of the

2. If the booster battery is in another

booster battery to the negative

•

Do not damage the battery in

vehicle, do not allow the vehicles

any way, including dropping it,

terminal of the discharged bat-

to come in contact.

impacting it, or piercing it with

tery, directly. This can cause the

3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical

a sharp object. It may cause

discharged battery to overheat

loads.

electrolyte leakage or fire.

and crack and/or cause degra-

•

Breakdown of the unit may

dation.

4. Connect the jumper cables in the

lead to electrolyte leakage or

exact sequence shown in the illus-

Connect the jumper cable from

flammable gas generation. If

tration. First connect one end of a

the negative terminal of the

this occurs, contact an author-

jumper cable to the positive termi-

booster battery to the chassis

ized Kia dealer immediately.

nal of the discharged battery (1),

ground in the engine room.

then connect the other end to the

•

If electrolyte leaks out, avoid

positive terminal of the booster

contact with eyes, skin or

clothes. In event of accident,

battery (2).

WARNING - Sulfuric acid

flush with water and get med-

Proceed to connect one end of the

risk

ical help immediately.

other jumper cable to the negative

•

Do not place near open flame

Automobile batteries contain

terminal of the booster battery (3),

sulfuric acid. When jump start-

or incinerate. It may lead to

then the other end to a solid, sta-

fire or explosion.

ing your vehicle, be careful not

tionary, metallic point (for example,

to get sulfuric acid on yourself,

•

Keep battery out of reach of

the engine lifting bracket) away

your clothing, or on the vehicle.

from the battery (4). Do not con-

children or animals.

This acid is poisonous and

nect it to or near any part that

•

Keep the battery away from

highly corrosive.

moves when the engine is cranked.

moisture and liquid. Do not

touch or use if liquids have

been spilled on the battery.

What to do in an emergency

Do not allow the jumper cables to

Push-starting

contact anything except the cor-

Vehicles equipped with dual clutch

rect battery terminals or the cor-

transmission lock system cannot be

rect ground. Do not lean over the

push-started.

battery when making connections.

Follow the directions in this section

5. Start the engine of the vehicle with

for jump-starting.

the booster battery and let it run at

2,000 rpm, then start the engine

of the vehicle with the discharged

WARNING - Tow starting

battery.

vehicle

If the cause of your battery discharg-

Never tow a vehicle to start it.

ing is not apparent, you should have

When the engine starts, the

your vehicle checked by an author-

vehicle can suddenly surge for-

ized Kia dealer.

ward and could cause a colli-

sion with the tow vehicle.

What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

If your temperature gauge indicates

4. If the “HEV Warning” light turns on

5. Check whether the engine coolant

overheating, you will experience a

in the driver instrument cluster, or

temperature is low enough by

loss of power, or hear loud pinging or

engine coolant or hot steam emits

checking its temperature. If the

knocking, the engine is probably too

from the engine coolant filler, stop

engine coolant level is low, please

hot. If this happens, you should:

the engine immediately. Then, call

check the connecting parts

the nearest authorized Kia dealer

between the radiator hose, heater

for assistance. If the

“Engine

hose, and water pump for any signs

1. Turn on the emergency warning

Warning” light remains illuminated

of leakage. When there is no sign of

flasher and stop in a safe place.

or the engine coolant is not flowing

leakage, please refill the engine

Move the shift lever to P (Park)

out, keep the engine running.

coolant. If causes and signs of

and engage the parking brake.

Open the engine hood for ventila-

engine overheating such as warn-

2. If hot steam does not come out

tion to help cool down the engine.

ing light illumination, engine coolant

from the engine room, carefully

leakage, or cooling fan malfunction

open the engine room and check

are found, stop the vehicle the ear-

whether the water pump connec-

WARNING - Under the

liest. Then, call the nearest author-

tor is properly engaged. If the con-

Hood

ized Kia dealer for assistance.

nector is not properly engaged,

While the engine is running,

stop the engine immediately and

keep hair, hands and clothing

properly engage the connector.

WARNING - Radiator Cap

away from moving parts such

Then, turn the engine on.

as the fan and drive belts to pre-

Do not remove the

3. Turn on the air conditioner.

vent injury.

radiator cap when the

engine is hot. This

can allow coolant to

blow out of the open-

ing and cause seri-

ous burns.

What to do in an emergency

6. If you cannot find the cause of the

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overheating, wait until the engine

Serious loss of coolant indicates

temperature has returned to nor-

there is a leak in the cooling system

mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,

and should be checked as soon as

carefully add coolant to the reser-

possible by an authorized Kia dealer.

voir to bring the fluid level in the

reservoir up to the halfway mark.

7. Proceed with caution, keeping

CAUTION

alert for further signs of overheat-

When the engine overheats from

ing. If over heating happens again,

low engine coolant, suddenly

call the nearest authorized Kia

adding engine coolant may

dealer for assistance.

cause cracks in the engine. To

prevent damage, add engine

coolant slowly in small quantities

What to do in an emergency

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Check tire pressure

✽ NOTICE

•

You can check the tire pressure in

•

The tire pressure may change due

the information mode on the clus-

to factors such as parking condi-

ter.

tion, driving style, and altitude

above sea level.

- Refer to “Assist mode” in chapter

•

Low tire pressure warning may

sound when a tire’s pressure unit is

•

Tire pressure is displayed 1~2 min-

equal or higher than nearby tires.

utes later after driving.

This is a normal occurrence, which

•

If tire pressure is not displayed

is due to the change in tire pressure

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when the vehicle is stopped, “Drive

along with tire temperature.

to display” message displays. After

•

The tire pressure shown on the

driving, check the tire pressure.

dashboard may differ from the

•

You can change the tire pressure

tire pressure measured by tire

unit in the user settings mode on

pressure gauge.

the cluster.

- psi, kpa, bar (Refer to “User set-

tings mode” in chapter 4).

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(1) Low tire pressure telltale /

TPMS malfunction indicator

(2) Low tire pressure position telltale

(Shown on the LCD display)

What to do in an emergency

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

Please note that the TPMS is not a

Always check the TPMS malfunction

vided), should be checked monthly

substitute for proper tire maintenance,

telltale after replacing one or more

when cold and inflated to the inflation

and it is the driver’s responsibility to

tires or wheels on your vehicle to

pressure recommended by the vehi-

maintain correct tire pressure, even if

ensure that the replacement or alter-

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-

under-inflation has not reached the

nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS

ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

level to trigger illumination of the

to continue to function properly.

your vehicle has tires of a different

TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

size than the size indicated on the

Your vehicle has also been equipped

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

with a TPMS malfunction indicator to

sure label, you should determine the

indicate when the system is not

proper tire inflation pressure for

operating properly. The TPMS mal-

those tires.)

function indicator is combined with

As an added safety feature, your

the low tire pressure telltale. When

vehicle has been equipped with a tire

the system detects a malfunction,

pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

the telltale will flash for approximate-

that illuminates a low tire pressure

ly one minute and then remain con-

telltale when one or more of your

tinuously illuminated. This sequence

tires is significantly under-inflated.

will continue upon subsequent vehi-

Accordingly, when the low tire pres-

cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-

sure telltale illuminates, you should

tion exists. When the malfunction

stop and check your tires as soon as

indicator is illuminated, the system

possible, and inflate them to the

may not be able to detect or signal

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

low tire pressure as intended. TPMS

cantly under-inflated tire causes the

malfunctions may occur for a variety

tire to overheat and can lead to tire

of reasons, including the installation

failure. Under-inflation also reduces

of replacement or alternate tires or

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and

wheels on the vehicle that prevent

may affect the vehicle’s handling and

the TPMS from functioning properly.

stopping ability.

What to do in an emergency

✽ NOTICE

Low tire pressure

Inflate the tires to the Proper pres-

telltale

sure as indicated on the vehicle’s

If the TPMS, Low Tire Pressure

placard or tire inflation pressure label

indicator does not illuminate for 3

located on the driver’s side center pil-

seconds when the ignition switch is

Low tire pressure position tell-

lar outer panel. If you cannot reach a

turned to the ON position or engine

tale

service station or if the tire cannot

is running, or if they remain illumi-

hold the newly added air, replace the

nated after coming on for approxi-

low pressure tire with the spare tire.

mately 3 seconds, take your vehicle

to your nearest authorized Kia deal-

Then the TPMS malfunction indicator

er and have the system checked.

and the Low Tire Pressure telltale

may turn on and illuminate after

restarting and about 20 minutes of

continuous driving before you have

the low pressure tire repaired and

replaced on the vehicle.

In winter or cold weather, the low tire

pressure telltale may be illuminated if

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the tire pressure was adjusted to the

recommended tire inflation pressure

When the tire pressure

monitoring

in warm weather. It does not mean

system warning indicators are illumi-

your TPMS is malfunctioning

nated, one or more of your tires is

because the decreased temperature

significantly under-inflated.

leads to a proportional lowering of

If the telltale illuminates, immediately

tire pressure.

reduce your speed, avoid hard cor-

nering and anticipate increased stop-

ping distances. You should stop and

check your tires as soon as possible.

What to do in an emergency

When you drive your vehicle from a

TPMS (Tire Pressure

•

The TPMS malfunction indicator

warm area to a cold area or from a

Monitoring System)

may be illuminated if the vehicle is

cold area to a warm area, or the out-

malfunction indicator

moving around electric power sup-

side temperature is greatly higher or

ply cables or radios transmitters

lower, you should check the tire infla-

such as at police stations, govern-

The low tire pressure telltale will illu-

tion pressure and adjust the tires to

ment and public offices, broadcast-

minate after it blinks for approximate-

the recommended tire inflation pres-

ing stations, military installations,

ly one minute when there is a prob-

sure.

airports, or transmitting towers,

lem with the Tire Pressure

etc. This can interfere with normal

When filling tires with more air, con-

Monitoring System. If the system is

operation of the Tire Pressure

ditions to turn off the low tire pres-

able to correctly detect an underinfla-

Monitoring System (TPMS).

sure telltale may not be met. This is

tion warning at the same time as sys-

because a tire inflator has a margin

•

The TPMS malfunction indicator

tem failure then it will illuminate both

of error in performance. The low tire

may be illuminated if snow chains

the TPMS malfunction and low tire

pressure telltale will be turned off if

are used or some separate elec-

pressure position telltales e.g. if

the tire pressure is above the recom-

tronic devices such as notebook

Front Left sensor fails, the TPMS

mended tire inflation pressure.

computer, mobile charger, remote

malfunction indicator illuminates, but

starter or navigation etc., are used

if the Front Right, Rear Left, or Rear

in the vehicle. This can interfere

Right tire is under-inflated, the low

WARNING - Low pressure

with normal operation of the Tire

tire pressure position telltales may

damage

Pressure Monitoring System

illuminate together with the TPMS

Do not drive on low pressure

(TPMS).

malfunction indicator.

tires. Significantly low tire pres-

Have the system checked by an

sure can cause the tires to over-

authorized Kia dealer as soon as

heat and fail, making the vehicle

possible to determine the cause of

unstable resulting in increased

the problem.

braking distances and a loss of

vehicle control.

What to do in an emergency

Changing a tire with TPMS

Even if you replace the low pressure

If an original mounted tire is replaced

tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire

with the spare tire, the TPMS sensor

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire

Pressure telltale will remain on until

on the replaced spare wheel should

Pressure telltale will come on. Have

the low pressure tire is repaired and

be initiated and the TPMS sensor on

the flat tire repaired by an authorized

placed on the vehicle.

the original mounted wheel should be

Kia dealer as soon as possible or

deactivated. If the TPMS sensor on

replace the flat tire with the spare

After you replace the low pressure

the original mounted wheel located in

tire.

tire with the spare tire, the TPMS

the spare tire carrier still activates,

malfunction indicator may illuminate

the tire pressure monitoring system

after a few minutes because the

CAUTION - Repair

may not operate properly. Have the

TPMS sensor mounted on the spare

Agents

tire with TPMS serviced or replaced

wheel is not initiated.

Never use a puncture-repairing

by an authorized Kia dealer.

Once the low pressure tire is inflated

agent not approved by Kia to

again to the recommended pressure

repair and/or inflate a low pres-

and installed on the vehicle or the

sure tire. The sealant not

TPMS sensor mounted on the

approved by Kia may damage

replaced spare wheel is initiated by

the tire pressure sensor.

an authorized Kia dealer, the TPMS

malfunction indicator and the low tire

Each wheel is equipped with a tire

pressure telltale will turn off within a

pressure sensor mounted inside the

few minutes of driving.

tire behind the valve stem. You must

If the indicator has not disappeared

use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-

after a few minutes of driving, please

ommended that you always have

visit an authorized Kia dealer.

your tires serviced by an authorized

Kia dealer.

What to do in an emergency

You may not be able to identify a low

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

This device complies with Part

tire by simply looking at it. Always

severe and sudden tire damage

15 of the FCC rules.

use a good quality tire pressure

caused by external factors such as

Operation is subject to the following

gauge to measure the tire's inflation

nails or road debris.

two conditions:

pressure. Please note that a tire that

• If you feel any vehicle instability,

is hot (from being driven) will have a

1. This device may not cause harm-

immediately take your foot off the

higher pressure measurement than a

ful interference, and

accelerator, apply the brakes grad-

tire that is cold (from sitting station-

2. This device must accept any inter-

ually and with light force, and slow-

ary for at least 3 hours and driven

ference received, including inter-

ly move to a safe position off the

less than 1 mile (1.6 km) during that

ference that may cause undesired

road.

3 hour period).

operation.

Allow the tire to cool before measur-

3. Changes or modifications not

✽ NOTICE - Protecting TPMS

ing the inflation pressure. Always be

expressly approved by the party

sure the tire is cold before inflating to

Tampering with, modifying, or dis-

responsible for compliance could

the recommended pressure.

abling the Tire Pressure Monitoring

void the user’s authority to operate

System (TPMS) components may

the device.

A cold tire means the vehicle has

interfere with the system's ability to

been sitting for 3 hours and driven for

warn the driver of low tire pressure

less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3

conditions and/or TPMS malfunc-

hour period.

tions. Tampering with, modifying,

Never use tire sealant if your vehicle

or disabling the Tire Pressure

is equipped with a Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) compo-

Monitoring System. The liquid

nents may void the warranty for

sealant can damage the tire pres-

that portion of the vehicle.

sure sensors.

What to do in an emergency

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

Jack and tools

Jacking instructions

•

Always move the vehicle complete-

ly off the road and onto the shoulder

The jack is provided for emergency

before trying to change a tire. The

tire changing only.

jack should be used on a firm level

To prevent the jack from “rattling”

ground. If you cannot find a firm,

while the vehicle is in motion, store it

level place off the road, call a towing

properly.

service company for assistance.

Follow jacking instructions to reduce

•

Be sure to use the correct front and

the possibility of personal injury.

rear jacking positions on the vehi-

cle; never use the bumpers or any

other part of the vehicle for jack

WARNING - Tire Jack

support.

Do not place any portion of your

•

Do not allow anyone to remain in

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body under a vehicle that is

the vehicle while it is on the jack.

only supported by a jack since

The jack and wheel lug nut wrench

the vehicle can easily roll off the

•

Make sure any children present

are stored in the luggage compart-

jack. Use vehicle support

are in a secure place away from

ment.

stands.

the road and from the vehicle to be

Remove the panel indicated in the

raised with the jack.

illustration.

(1) Jack handle

WARNING - Changing

WARNING - Running vehi-

(2) Jack

tires

cle on jack

(3) Wheel lug nut wrench

Never attempt vehicle repairs in

Do not start or run the engine of

the traffic lanes of a public road

the vehicle while the vehicle is

or highway.

on the jack as this may cause

the vehicle to fall off the jack.

What to do in an emergency

Removing and storing the

Changing tires

spare tire

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If it is hard to loosen the tire hold-

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down wing bolt by hand, you can

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loosen it easily using the jack handle.

1. Park on a level surface and apply

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

the parking brake firmly.

1. Put the jack handle (1) inside of

counterclockwise.

2. Shift the shift lever into P (Park)

the tire hold-down wing bolt.

Store the tire in the reverse order of

with dual clutch transmission.

2. Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

removal.

3. Activate the hazard warning flash-

counterclockwise with the jack

To prevent the spare tire and tools

handle.

ers.

from “rattling” while the vehicle is in

Use caution when utilizing the sharp

motion, store them properly.

jack handle.

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What to do in an emergency

WARNING - Jack location

To reduce the possibility of

injury, be sure to use only the

jack provided with the vehicle in

the correct jack position; never

use any other part of the vehicle

for jack support.

WARNING - Changing a

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tire

4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-

• To prevent vehicle movement

jack and spare tire from the vehi-

while changing a tire, always

terclockwise one turn each, but do

cle.

not remove any nut until the tire

set the parking brake fully,

5. Block both the front and rear of the

and always chock the wheel

has been raised off the ground.

wheel that is diagonally opposite

diagonally opposite the wheel

from the jack position.

being changed.

• We recommend that the

wheels of the vehicle be

chocked, and that no person

remain in a vehicle that is

being jacked.

What to do in an emergency

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

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stud. Jiggle the wheel back and

forth until the wheel can slide over

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the other studs.

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-

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ble and that there is no chance for

7. Place the jack at the front (1) or

movement or slippage.

rear (2) jacking position closest to

the tire you are changing. Place

the jack at the designated loca-

tions under the frame. The jacking

positions are plates welded to the

frame with two tabs and a raised

dot to line up with the jack.

What to do in an emergency

Wheels may have sharp edges.

10. To install the wheel, hold it on the

Handle them carefully to avoid possi-

studs, put the wheel nuts on the

ble severe injury. Before putting the

studs and tighten them finger

wheel into place, be sure that there

tight. Jiggle the tire to be sure it is

is nothing on the hub or wheel (such

completely seated, then tighten

as mud, tar, gravel, etc.) that pre-

the nuts as much as possible

vents the wheel from fitting solidly

with your fingers again.

against the hub.

11. Insert the wrench into the jack

and lower the vehicle to the

ground by turning the wheel nut

WARNING - Installing a

wrench counterclockwise.

wheel

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Make sure the wheel makes

good contact with the hub when

Position the wrench as shown in the

drawing and tighten the wheel nuts.

installed. If the contact of the

mounting surface between the

Be sure the socket is seated com-

pletely over the nut. Do not stand on

wheel and hub is insufficient,

the wheel nuts could come

the wrench handle or use an exten-

sion pipe over the wrench handle. Go

loose and cause the loss of a

wheel. Loss of a wheel may

around the wheel, tightening every

nut following the numerical sequence

result in loss of control of the

vehicle.

shown in the image until they are all

tight. Double-check each nut for

tightness. After changing wheels,

have an authorized Kia dealer tight-

en the wheel nuts to their proper

torque as soon as possible.

What to do in an emergency

Wheel nut tightening torque:

CAUTION - Reusing lug

WARNING - Wheel studs

79~94 lbf·ft

nuts

(11~13 kgf·m, 107~127 N·m)

If the studs are damaged, they

Make certain during wheel

may lose their ability to retain

removal that the same nuts that

the wheel. This could lead to the

If you have a tire gauge, remove the

were removed are reinstalled -

loss of the wheel and a collision

valve cap and check the air pressure.

or, if replaced, that nuts with

resulting in serious injuries.

If the pressure is lower than recom-

metric threads and the same

mended, drive slowly to the nearest

chamfer configuration are used.

service station and inflate to the cor-

Your vehicle has metric threads

To prevent the jack, wheel lug nut

rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust

on the wheel studs and nuts.

wrench and spare tire from rattling

it until it is correct. Always reinstall

Installation of a non-metric

while the vehicle is in motion, store

the valve cap after checking or

thread nut on a metric stud will

them properly.

adjusting the tire pressure. If the cap

not secure the wheel to the hub

Check the inflation pressures as

is not replaced, dust and dirt may get

properly and will damage the

soon as possible after installing the

into the tire valve and air may leak

stud so that it must be replaced.

spare tire. Adjust it to the specified

from the tire. If you lose a valve cap,

pressure, if necessary. Refer to

buy another and install it as soon as

“Tires and wheels” in chapter 8.

possible.

Note that most lug nuts do not have

After you have changed the wheels,

metric threads. Be sure to use

always secure the flat tire in its place

extreme care in checking for thread

and return the jack and tools to their

style before installing aftermarket lug

proper storage locations.

nuts or wheels. If in doubt, consult an

authorized Kia dealer.

What to do in an emergency

Important - use of compact spare

When using a compact spare tire,

tire

WARNING - Spare tire

observe the following precautions:

Your vehicle is equipped with a com-

The compact spare tire is for

•

Under no circumstances should

pact spare tire. This compact spare

emergency use only. Do not

you exceed 50 mph (80 km/h); a

tire takes up less space than a regu-

operate your vehicle on this

higher speed could damage the

lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than a

compact spare at speeds over

tire.

conventional tire and is designed for

50 mph (80 km/h). The original

•

Ensure that you drive slowly

temporary use only.

tire should be repaired or

enough for the road conditions to

replaced as soon as possible to

• You should drive carefully when

avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,

avoid failure of the spare, possi-

the compact spare is in use. The

such as a pothole or debris, could

bly leading to personal injury or

compact spare should be replaced

seriously damage the compact

death.

by the proper conventional tire and

spare.

rim at the first opportunity.

•

Any continuous road use of this tire

• The operation of this vehicle is not

could result in tire failure, loss of

The compact spare should be inflat-

recommended with more than one

vehicle control, and possible per-

ed to 60 psi (420 kPa).

compact spare tire in use at the

sonal injury.

same time.

•

Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi-

✽ NOTICE

mum load rating or the load-carry-

Check the inflation pressure after

ing capacity shown on the sidewall

installing the spare tire. Adjust it to

of the compact spare tire.

the specified pressure, as necessary.

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What to do in an emergency

•

Avoid driving over obstacles. The

•

The compact spare tire should not

compact spare tire diameter is

be used on any other wheels, nor

smaller than the diameter of a con-

should standard tires, snow tires,

ventional tire and reduces the

wheel covers or trim rings be used

ground clearance approximately 1

with the compact spare wheel. If

inch (25 mm), which could result in

such use is attempted, damage to

damage to the vehicle.

these items or other vehicle com-

ponents may occur.

•

Do not take this vehicle through an

automatic vehicle wash while the

•

Do not use more than one compact

compact spare tire is installed.

spare tire at a time.

•

Do not use tire chains on the com-

•

Do not tow a trailer while the com-

pact spare tire. Because of the

pact spare tire is installed.

smaller size, a tire chain will not fit

properly. 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 com-

pact spare tires with the same size

and design, mounted on the same

wheel.

What to do in an emergency

Jack label

1. Model Name

■ Example

2. Maximum allowable load

• Type A

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

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the frame.

• Type B

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 dual clutch

transmission.

9. The jack should be used on firm

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level ground.

• Type C

10. Jack manufacturer

11. Production date

12. Representative company and

address

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❈ The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. For

more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.

What to do in an emergency

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

■ for 18 inch tire

The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary

fix to the tire and the tire should be

WARNING

inspected by an authorized Kia deal-

- Speed with temporary fix

er as soon as possible.

Do not exceed a speed of 50

mph (80 km/h) when driving

CAUTION

with a tire sealed with the Tire

Mobility Kit.

When two or more tires are flat,

do not use the tire mobility kit

While driving, if you experience

because the one supplied canis-

any unusual vibration, ride dis-

ter of sealant in the Tire Mobility

turbance, or noise, reduce your

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■ for 16 inch tire

Kit is to only enough sealant for

speed and drive with caution

one flat tire.

until you can safely pull off to

the side of the road.

WARNING - Tire wall

Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit

to repair large punctures or

damage to the tire sidewalls. In

these situations, the tire cannot

be sealed completely and air

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will leak from the tire. This can

For safe operation, carefully read

result in tire failure.

and follow the instructions in this

manual before use.

Have your tire repaired as soon as

(1) Compressor

possible. The tire may loose air pres-

sure at any time after inflating with

(2) Sealant bottle

the Tire Mobility Kit.

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What to do in an emergency

Introduction

With the Tire Mobility Kit you stay

The Tire Mobility Kit is not designed

mobile even after experiencing a tire

or intended as a permanent tire

■ for 18 inch tire

puncture.

repair method and is to be used for

one tire only.

The system of compressor and seal-

ing compound effectively and com-

This instruction shows you step by

fortably seals most punctures in a

step procedure to temporarily seal

passenger car tire caused by nails or

the puncture.

similar objects and reinflates the tire.

Read the section “Notes on the safe

After you ensured that the tire is prop-

use of the Tire Mobility Kit”.

erly sealed you can drive cautiously

on the tire (up to 120 miles (200 km))

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at a max. speed of 50 mph (80 km/h)

■ for 16 inch tire

in order to reach a service station or

tire dealer to have the tire replace-

ment.

It is possible that some tires, espe-

cially with larger punctures or damage

to the sidewall, cannot be sealed

completely.

Air pressure loss in the tire may

adversely affect tire performance.

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For this reason, you should avoid

abrupt steering or other driving

maneuvers, especially if the vehicle is

heavily loaded or if a trailer is in use.

What to do in an emergency

Notes on the safe use of the

•

Use of the Tire Mobility Kit may not

Tire Mobility Kit

be effective for tire damage larger

CAUTION

than approximately

0.16 in.

When repairing a flat tire with

•

Park your car at the side of the

mm).

the Tire Mobility Kit

(TMK),

road so that you can work with the

Please contact the nearest Kia

quickly remove the sealant on

Tire Mobility Kit away from moving

dealership if the tire cannot be

the tire pressure sensor and

traffic.

made roadworthy with the Tire

wheel. When installing the

•

To be sure your vehicle will not

Mobility Kit.

repaired tire and wheel, tighten

move, even when you're on fairly

the wheel nut to a torque value

•

Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if a

level ground, always set your park-

of 11 ~ 13 kgf·m.

ing brake.

tire is severely damaged by driving

run flat or with insufficient air pres-

•

Only use the Tire Mobility Kit for

sure.

sealing/inflation passenger car

WARNING - Sealant

•

Do not remove any foreign objects

tires. Only punctured areas located

such as nails or screws that have

• Keep out of reach of children.

within the tread region of the tire

penetrated the tire.

can be sealed using the Tire

• Avoid contact with eyes.

Mobility Kit.

•

Provided the car is outdoors, leave

• Do not swallow.

•

Do not use on motorcycles, bicy-

the engine running. Otherwise

operating the compressor may

cles or any other type of tires.

eventually drain the car battery.

•

When the tire and wheel are dam-

WARNING

•

Never leave the Tire Mobility Kit

aged, do not use Tire Mobility Kit

Do not use the Tire sealant after

for your safety.

unattended while it is being used.

the sealant has expired

(i.e.

•

Do not leave the compressor run-

past the expiration date on the

ning for more than 10 min. at a time

sealant container). This can

or it may overheat.

increase the risk of tire failure.

•

Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if

the ambient temperature is below -

22°F (-30°C).

What to do in an emergency

WARNING

•

If the sealant gets on your

skin, wash it with a large

amount of water. If skin irrita-

tion continues, seek medical

attention.

•

If the sealant gets into your

eyes, raise your eyelid and

wash for at least 15 minutes. If

eye irritation continues, seek

medical attention.

•

If you have ingested the

sealant, wash your mouth and

drink a large amount of water.

However, do not give anything

to an unconscious person and

see the doctor immediately.

Exposure to the sealant for a

long time may cause damage

to your body.

✽ NOTICE

The sealant container and insert

hose (3) cannot be reused. Purchase

an extra after use.

What to do in an emergency

Components of the Tire Mobility Kit

8. Pressure gauge for displaying the

tire inflation pressure

9. Button for reducing tire inflation

pressure

Connectors, cable and connection

hose are stored in the compressor

housing.

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1. Speed restriction label

4. Connectors and cable for the

power outlet direct connection

2. Sealant bottle and label with

speed restriction

5. Holder for the sealant bottle

3. Filling hose from sealant bottle to

6. Compressor

wheel

7. On/off switch

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What to do in an emergency

Using the Tire Mobility Kit

WARNING

Before using the Tire Mobility

Kit, follow the instructions on

the sealant bottle.

Remove the label with the

speed restriction from the

sealant bottle and apply it to the

steering wheel.

Please note the expiration date

on the sealant bottle.

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CAUTION

Carefully follow below steps.

Before using the tire repair kit,

1. Shake the sealant bottle.

please read carefully the

instruction attached on the

sealant bottle. Detach the speed

limit label on the sealant case

and put it on a highly visible

place. Always drive within the

speed limit.

What to do in an emergency

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2. Connect the filling hose (3) onto

4. Unscrew the valve cap from the

✽ NOTICE

the connector of the sealant bottle

valve of the defective wheel and

If the sealant is injected when the

(A).

screw filling hose (3) of the sealant

tire air pressure injection valve and

3. Ensure that button (9) on the com-

bottle onto the valve.

sealant injection hose are not fully

pressor is not pressed.

5. Insert the sealant bottle into the

interlocked, the sealant may over-

housing of the compressor (5) so

flow and clog the valve.

that the bottle is upright.

✽ NOTICE

If a visable foreign object has punc-

tured the tire, do not remove it

before using Tire Mobility Kit.

What to do in an emergency

Distributing the sealant

WARNING - Tire pressure

Do not attempt to drive your

vehicle if the tire pressure is

below 29 psi

(200 kPa). This

could result in an accident due

to sudden tire failure.

9. Switch off the compressor.

10. Detach the hoses from the

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sealant bottle connector and

from the tire valve.

6. Ensure that the compressor is

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switched off, position 0.

Return the Tire Mobility Kit to its stor-

age location in the vehicle.

11. Immediately drive approximately

7. Connect between compressor and

4 ~ 6 miles (7 ~ 10 km or, about

the vehicle power outlet using the

10 min) to evenly distribute the

cable and connectors (4).

WARNING - Carbon

sealant in the tire.

8. With the engine start/stop button

monoxide

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph

position on or ignition switch posi-

Carbon monoxide poisoning

(80 km/h). If possible, do not fall

tion on, switch on the compressor

and suffocation is possible if

below a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).

and let it run for approximately 5 ~

the engine is left running in a

7 minutes to fill the sealant up to

While driving, if you experience any

poorly ventilated or unventilat-

cold tire recommended pressure.

unusual vibration, ride disturbance or

ed location (such as inside a

(Refer to

“Tires and wheels” in

noise, reduce your speed and drive

building).

chapter 8.). Be careful not to over-

with caution until you can safely pull

inflate the tire and stay away from

off of the side of the road.

the tire when filling it. When the tire

and wheel are damaged, do not

use Tire Mobility Kit for your safety.

What to do in an emergency

Checking the tire inflation

✽ NOTICE

CAUTION

pressure

The pressure gauge may show high-

When you use the Tire Mobility

1. After driving approximately 4 ~ 6

er than actual reading when the

Kit, the tire pressure sensors

miles (7 ~ 10 km or about 10 min),

compressor is running. To get an

and wheel may be stained by

stop at a safe location.

accurate tire reading, the compres-

sealant. Therefore, remove the

sor needs to be turned off.

2. Connect the filling hose (3) of the

tire pressure sensors and wheel

compressor

(clip mounted side)

stained by sealant and have

directly and then connect the fill

your vehicle inspected

WARNING

ing hose (3) (opposite side) to the

authorized Kia dealer.

Do not let the compressor run

tire valve.

for more than 10 minutes; other-

3. Connect between compressor and

wise, the device may overheat

the vehicle power outlet using the

and be damaged.

cable and connectors.

4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to

the cold tire recommended pres-

sure as indicated on the vehicle’s

placard or tire inflation pressure

label located on the driver’s side

center pillar outer panel. (Refer to

“Tires and wheels” in chapter 8.)

- To increase the inflation pres-

sure : Switch on the compres-

sor, position I. To check the cur-

rent inflation pressure setting,

briefly switch off the compressor.

What to do in an emergency

Technical Data

18 inch tire

16 inch tire

System Voltage

DC 12 V

Working Voltage

DC 10 - 15 V

MAX. 10 ± 1 A

Amperage rating

(at DC 12V operation)

- 22 ~ + 158 °F

Suitable for use at temperatures

(- 30 ~ + 70 °C)

Max. working pressure

87 psi (6 bar)

6.3 X 5.9 X 2.2 in.

Compressor

(161 X 150 X 55.8 mm)

ø 3.3 X 4.1 in.

ø 3.3 X 3.2 in.

Sealant bottle

Size

(ø 85 X 104 mm)

(ø 85 X 81 mm)

1.43 ± 0.07 lbs

Compressor weight

(650 ± 30 g)

Sealant volume

18.3 cu. in (300 ml)

12.2 cu. in. (200 ml)

❈ Sealant and spare parts can be obtained and replaced at an authorized vehicle or tire

dealer. Empty sealant bottles may be disposed of at home. Liquid residue from the

sealant should be disposed of by your vehicle or tire dealer or in accordance with local

waste disposal regulations.

What to do in an emergency

TOWING

Towing service

On FWD vehicles, it is acceptable to

tow the vehicle with the rear wheels

WARNING - Side and

on the ground (without dollies) and

curtain Air bag

the front wheels off the ground. If any

If your vehicle is equipped with

of the loaded wheels or suspension

side and curtain air bag, set the

components are damaged or the

ignition switch to LOCK or ACC

vehicle is being towed with the front

position when the vehicle is

wheels on the ground, use a towing

being towed.

dolly under the front wheels. When

The side and curtain air bag

being towed by a commercial tow

may deploy when the ignition is

truck and wheel dollies are not used,

ON, and the rollover sensor

the front of the vehicle should always

detects the situation as a

be lifted, not the rear.

rollover.

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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 (1) or

flatbed is recommended.

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