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, we recommend that
the system be checked by an author‐
ized Kia dealer.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
Steel wheel & aluminum alloy wheel:
9~11 kgf·m (65~79 lbf·ft)
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 an authorized Kia dealer.
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
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