What to do in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)
and return the jack and tools to their
proper storage locations.
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 dam
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age the stud so that it must be replaced.
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.
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.
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts
because the nuts might come loose. The
vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a
crash.
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 conventional
tire and is designed for temporary use
only.
僅 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.
僅 The operation of this vehicle is not
recommended with more than one
compact spare tire in use at the same
time.
Spare tire
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 pos
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sible to avoid failure of the spare, possi
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bly leading to bodily injury or death.
The compact spare should be inflated to
60 psi (420 kPa).
Check the inflation pressure afterinstall
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ing the spare tire. Adjust it tothe speci
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fied pressure, as necessary.
When using a compact spare tire,
observe the following precautions:
僅 Under no circumstances should you
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h); a higher
speed could damage the tire.
僅 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.
僅 Any continuous road use of this tire
could result in tire failure, loss of vehi
-
cle control, and possible personal
injury.
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