Kia pride 1997 - Changing a Wheel; Wheel Replacement

Changing a Wheel
JACKING INSTRUCTION
The jack is provided for emergency wheel
changing only.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce the
possibility of personal injury.
WARNING!
e Never attempt vehicle repairs in
the traffic lanes of a public road
or highway. Always move the
vehicle completely off the road
and onto the shoulder before
trying to change a wheel. If you
cannot find a firm, level place
off the road, call a road service
company for assistance.
e Do not exceed the jack's maxi-
mum permissible load, which is
500kg(1,100Ibs)
e Be sure to use the correct front
and rear jacking position on the
vehicle; never use the bumpers
or any other part of the vehicle
for jack support.
e Never get beneath the vehicle
while using the jack.
e Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the jack.
WHEEL REPLACEMENT
1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly. -
2. Shift into R (Reverse), manual trans-
mission.
WARNING!
When one front wheel is lifted off
the ground, 1 (first) position will
not prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing and possibly slipping off the
jack, even if these positions are
properly engaged. To prevent vehi-
cle movement while changing a
wheel always set the parking brake
fully, and always block the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel
being changed.
3. Activate the hazard warning flasher.
4. Remove the lug wrench, jack, jack
handle, and spare tyre from the vehi-
cle.
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TYRE
5. Block the front and rear of the wheel
that is diagonally opposite the jacking
position.
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