Kia Forte (2024 year). Manual in english

What to do in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

If you have a flat tire (with
spare tire) (if equipped)

Jack and tools

The jack, jack handle, wheel lug nut
wrench and, towing hook are stored in
the luggage compartment.

Pull up the luggage compartment cover
to reach this equipment.

1. Jack handle

2. Jack

3. Wheel lug nut wrench

4. Towing hook (if equipped)

5. Rear towing hook (if equipped)

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.

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Changing tires
• Never attempt vehicle repairs in the

traffic lanes of a public road or high

way.

• Always move the vehicle completely

off the road and onto the shoulder
before chaninge a tire. Use the jack on
firm, level ground. If you cannot find a
firm level place off the road, call a
towing service company for assis

tance.

• 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 caus

ing serious injury or death.

• Do not get under a vehicle that is sup

ported by a jack.

• 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.

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What to do in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

Removing and storing the spare
tire (if equipped)

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt coun

terclockwise.

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.

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Ensure the spare tire retainer is properly
aligned with the center of the spare tire
to prevent the spare tire from

“rattling”.

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. Place the transmission shift lever in P

(Park) with Dual Clutch Transmission/
IVT or R (Reverse) with Manual
Trans

mission.

3. Activate the hazard warning flasher.

4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

jack, jack handle, and spare tire from
the vehicle.

5. Block both the front and rear of wheel

that is diagonally opposite the jack
position.

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Changing a tire
• To prevent vehicle movement while

changing a tire, always set the park

ing brake fully, and always block the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
being changed.

• All the wheels of the vehicle should be

chocked, and no person should be in
a vehicle that is being jacked.

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Your vehicle has metric threads on the
wheel studs and 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 configu

What to do in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

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 line up the top hole in the wheel
with the top stud. Jiggle the wheel
back and forth until the wheel can be
slid over the other studs.

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Wheels may have sharp edges. Handle
them carefully to avoid 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
interferes with the wheel from fitting sol

idly against the hub.

If there is, remove it. If there is not good
contact on the mounting surface
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 finger tighten. Jiggle the tire to be
sure it is completely seated, then
tighten the nuts as much as possible
again.

11.

Lower the vehicle to the ground by
turning the wheel nut wrench coun

terclockwise.

Position the wrench as shown in the
drawing and tighten the wheel nuts. Be
sure the socket is seated completely 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 nut until they are all
tight. Then double-check each nut for
tightness. After changing wheels, have
an authorized Kia dealer tighten the
wheel nuts to their proper torque as
soon as possible.

Wheel nut tightening torque: Steel
wheel & aluminum alloy wheel:
79~94 lbf·ft (11~13 kgf·m)

If you have a tire gauge, remove the
valve cap and check the air pressure. If
the pressure is lower than recom

mended, drive slowly to the nearest ser

vice station and inflate to the correct
pressure. If it is too high, adjust it until it is
correct. Always reinstall the valve cap
after checking or adjusting tire pressure. 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 return
the jack and tools to their proper storage
locations.

CAUTION

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What to do in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

ration are used. Installation 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Inadequate spare tire pressure
Check the inflation pressures as soon as
possible after installing the spare tire.
Adjust it to the specified pressure, if nec

essary. Refer to "Tires and wheels" on
page 9-6.

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.

CAUTION

• You should drive carefully when the

compact spare is in use. The compact
spare should be replaced by a proper
conventional tire and rim at the first
opportunity.

• The operation of this vehicle is not

recommended with more than one
compact spare tire in use at the same
time.

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The compact spare tire is for emergency
use only. Do not operate your vehicle on
this compact spare over 50 mph (80
km/h). The original tire should be repaired
or replaced as soon as possible to avoid
failure of the spare possibly leading to
personal injury or death.

The compact spare should be inflated to
60 psi (420 kPa).

NOTICE

Check the inflation pressure after install

ing the spare tire. Adjust it to the speci

fied pressure, as necessary.

When using a compact spare tire,
observe the following precautions:
• Under no circumstances should you

exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). 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 seri

ously damage the compact spare.

• Continuous use of this tire could result

in tire failure, loss of vehicle control,
and possible personal injury.

• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum

load rating or the load-carrying

What to do in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

capacity shown on the sidewall of the
compact spare tire.

• Avoid driving over obstacles. The

compact spare tire diameter is smaller
than the diameter of a conventional
tire and reduces the ground clearance
approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm), 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. Inspect
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.

What to do in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

Jack label

Example

Type A

Type B

Type
C

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

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

1. Model Name

2. Maximum allowable load
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 sup

ported by a jack.

6. Use the designated jack locations

under the frame.

When supporting the vehicle, the base
plate of jack must be vertical under the
lifting point.

Move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position on vehicles with IVT.

The jack should be used on firm level
ground.

10.

Jack manufacturer

11.

Production date

12.

Representative company and address

OHYK064001

OHYK064005

OHYK064002

What to do in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit (TMK))

If you have a flat tire (with Tire
Mobility Kit (TMK)) (if equipped)

Please read the instructions before using
the TMK.

1. Compressor

2. Sealant bottle
The TMK is a temporary fix to the tire
and the tire should be inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as possi

ble.

CAUTION

One sealant for one tire
When two or more tires are flat, do not
use the TMK because the canister of
sealant in the TMK only contains enough
sealant for one flat tire.

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Speed with temporary fix
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when
driving with a tire sealed with the TMK.
While driving, if you experience any
unusual vibration, ride disturbance or
noise, reduce your speed and drive with
caution until you can safely pull off the
side of the road.

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Tire wall
Do not use the TMK to repair large punc

tures or damage to the tire sidewalls. In
these situations, the tire cannot be
sealed completely, and air will leak from
the tire. This can result in tire failure.

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Temporary fix
Have your tire repaired as soon as possi

ble.The tire may lose air pressure at any
time after inflating with the TMK.

CAUTION

• When replacing or repairing the tire

after using tire sealant, make sure to
remove the sealant attached to the
inner part of the tire and wheel. If the
sealant is not removed, noise and
vibration may occur.

• If the TPMS warning light illuminates

after using the TMK, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

• When repairing a flat tire with the

TMK, quickly remove the sealant on
the tire pressure sensor and wheel.
When installing the repaired tire and
wheel, tighten the wheel nut to a
torque value of 79~94 lbf·ft (11~13
kgf·m).

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What to do in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit (TMK))

Introduction

With the TMK you can continue to drive
even after experiencing a tire puncture.

The system compressor and sealing
compound effectively seal most punc

tures in a passenger car tire caused by
nails or similar objects, and reinflate the
tire.

After you ensure that the tire is properly
sealed, you can drive cautiously on the
tire (up to 120 miles (200 km)) at a max.
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in order to
reach a vehicle or tire dealer to have the
tire replaced.

It is possible that some tires, especially
with larger punctures or damage to the
sidewall, cannot be sealed completely.

Air pressure loss in the tire may
adversely affect tire performance.
You should avoid abrupt steering or
other driving maneuvers, especially if
the vehicle is heavily loaded or if a trailer
is in use.

The TMK is not designed or intended as
a permanent tire repair method and is to
be used for one tire only.

The step by step instructions show how
to temporarily seal the puncture.

Refer to "Notes on the safe use of the
TMK" on page 7-20.

Notes on the safe use of the TMK

• Park your car at the side of the road

so that you can work with the TMK
away from moving traffic. Place your
warning triangle in a prominent place
to make passing vehicles aware of
your location.

• To be sure your vehicle will not move,

even when you're on firm, level
ground, always set your parking
brake.

• Only use the TMK for sealing/inflating

passenger car tires. Do not use on
motorcycles, bicycles or any other
type of tires.

• Do not remove any foreign objects

such as nails or screws -that have
penetrated the tire.

• Before using the TMK, read the pre

cautionary advice printed on the seal

ant bottle!

• Provided the car is outdoors, leave the

engine running. Otherwise operating
the compressor may eventually drain
the car battery.

• Never leave the TMK unattended

while it is being used.

• Do not leave the compressor running

for more than 10 min. at a time or it
may overheat.

• Do not use the TMK if the ambient

temperature is below -22

°F (-30°C).

• When the tire and wheel are dam

aged, do not use the TMK.

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• If sealant contacts skin, wash the

affected areas thoroughly. Seek medi

cal attention if irritation develops and
persists.

• If sealant contacts eyes, flush eyes

with water for at least 15 minutes.

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What to do in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit (TMK))

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Expired sealant
Do not use the tire sealant after the expi

ration date on the sealant container. This
can increase the risk of tire failure.

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Sealant
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with skin or eyes.

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Do not swallow.

NOTICE

The sealant container and insert hose (3)
cannot be reused. Purchase a new one
after use.

Using the TMK

1. Detach the speed restriction label (1)

from the sealant bottle (2) and place it
in a highly visible place inside the
vehicle such as on the steering wheel
to remind the driver not to drive too
fast.

2. Strictly follow the specified sequence,

otherwise the sealant may escape
under high pressure.

CAUTION

Before using the TMK, carefully read the
instruction attached to the sealant case.
Detach the speed limit label on the seal

ant case and put it on a highly visible
place (such as the steering wheel).
Always drive within the speed limit.

3. Shake the sealant bottle.

4. Connect the filling hose (3) onto the

connector of the sealant bottle.

5. Ensure that button (7) on the com

pressor is not pressed.

6. Unscrew the valve cap from the valve

of the defective wheel and screw fill

ing hose (3) of the sealant bottle onto
the valve.

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ODEEV088012NR

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What to do in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit (TMK))

7. Insert the sealant bottle into the hous

ing (5) of the compressor so that the
bottle is upright.

8. Ensure that the compressor is

switched off.

9. Connect the compressor and the vehi

cle power outlet using the cable and
connectors (4).

CAUTION

Do not connect another vehicle's TMK to
the power outlet or battery termi

nal.Unmatched power requirement
between the vehicle power outlet and the
TMK can cause fire or circuit dam

age

within the vehicle and the TMK.

10.With the ignition switch or ENGINE

START/STOP button position On.
switch on the compressor and let it

run for approximately 5~7 minutes to
fill the sealant up to proper pressure.
(Refer to "Tires and wheels" on page
8-33.) Be careful not to overinflate the
tire and stay away from the tire when
filling it. When the tire and wheel are
damaged, do not use TMK for your
safety.

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Tire pressure
Do not drive your vehicle if the tire pres

sure is below 29 psi (200 kPa, 2 bar).

This could result in an accident due to
sudden tire failure.

11.

Switch off the compressor.

12.

Detach the hose from the sealant bot

tle connector and from the tire valve.

Return the TMK to its storage location in
the vehicle.

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Carbon monoxide poisoning and suffo

cation is possible if the engine is left run

ning in a poorly ventilated or unventilated
location (such as inside a building).

Distributing the sealant

13.Immediately drive approximately 4 ~ 6

miles (7 ~ 10 km or, about 10 min

utes) to evenly distribute the sealant
in the tire.

CAUTION

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80
km/h). If possible, do not fall below a
speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).

If you experience any unusual vibration,
ride disturbance or noise, reduce your
speed and drive with caution until you

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OBDM061009

What to do in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit (TMK))

can safely pull off the side of the road.
Call for roadside service or towing.

When you use the TMK, the wheel may
be stained by sealant. Remove the tire
pressure sensors and have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Checking the tire inflation pres

sure

1. After driving approximately 4 ~ 6

miles (7 ~ 10 km) or about 10 minutes,
stop at a suitable location.

2. Connect the filling hose (3) of the

compressor (clip mounted side)
directly and then connect the filling
hose (3) (opposite side) to the tire
valve.

3. Connect the between compressor to

the vehicle power outlet using the
cable and connectors.

4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to 29

psi (200 kPa). With the ignition switch
or ENGINE START/STOP button ON
position, proceed as follows:
• To increase the inflation pres

sure: Switch on the compressor,
position I. To check the current
inflation pressure setting, briefly
switch off the compressor.

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Do not let the compressor run for more
than 10 minutes, otherwise the device
will overheat and may be damaged.

• To reduce the inflation pressure:

Press the button (9) on the com

pressor.

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The tire inflation pressure must be at
least 29 psi (200 kPa, 2 bar). If it is not,
do not continue driving.

Call for roadside service or towing.

Technical Data

- For 15/16 inch tire

System voltage: DC 12

Working voltage: DC 10 - 15 V
Amperage rating: MAX. 10

± 1 A (at DC

12V operation)

Suitable for use at temperatures: -22 ~
+158

°F (-30 ~ +70 °C)

Max. working pressure: 87 psi (6 bar)

Size

Compressor: 5.1 x 4.6 x 2 in. (130 x 118 x
52 mm)
Sealant bottle: ø3 x 4.8 in. (ø76 x 121
mm)

Compressor weight: 1.04 lbs

± 0.7 lbs

(470 g

± 30 g)

Sealant volume: 18.3 cu. In. (300 ml)

- For 17/18 inch tire

System voltage: DC 12

V
Working voltage: DC 10 - 15 V
Amperage rating: Max. 15 A

± 1A (at DC

12V operation)

Suitable for use at temperatures: -22 ~
+158

°F (-30 ~ +70 °C)

Max. working pressure: 87 psi (6 bar)

Size

Compressor: 5.1 x 4.6 x 2.4 in. (130 x
118
x 60 mm)
Sealant bottle: ø3 x 4.8 in. (ø76 x 121
mm)

Compressor weight: 1.50 lbs

± 0.7 lbs

(680 g

± 30 g)Sealant volume: 18.3 cu.

In. (300 ml)

What to do in an emergency

Towing

*Sealant and spare parts can be

obtained and replaced at an autho

rized vehicle or tire dealer. Empty seal

ant 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.

Towing

Towing service

If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an autho

rized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-
truck service. Proper lifting and towing
procedures are necessary to prevent
damage to the vehicle. The use of wheel
dollies (1) or flatbed is recommended.

It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with
the rear wheels on the ground (without
dollies) and the front wheels off the
ground.

If any of the loaded wheels or suspen

sion components are damaged or the
vehicle is being towed with the front
wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.

When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used, the
front of the vehicle should always be
lifted, not the rear.

NOTICE

If the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
does not release normally, take your
vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer by

OBDM061011

What to do in an emergency

Towing

loading the vehicle on a flatbed tow
truck and have the system checked.

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Side and curtain Air bag
If your vehicle is equipped with side and
curtain air bags set the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button to the
LOCK or ACC position when the vehicle
is being towed. The side and curtain air
bags may deploy when the ignition is in
the ON position and the rollover sensor
detects a rollover situation.

CAUTION

• Do not tow the vehicle backwards

with the front wheels on the ground
as this may cause damage to the
vehicle.

• Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.

When towing your vehicle in an emer

gency without wheel dollies:

1. Set the ignition switch or ENGINE

START/STOP button in the ACC
posi

tion.

2. Place the transmission shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

CAUTION

Failure to place the transmission shift
lever in N (Neutral) may cause internal
damage to the transmission.

Removable towing hook (if
equipped)

1. Open the trunk and remove the tow

ing hook from the tool case.

Front

Rear

2. Remove the hole cover pressing the

lower (front) part of the cover on the
bumper.

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What to do in an emergency

Towing

3. Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.

4. Remove the towing hook and install

the cover after use.

Emergency towing

Front

Rear -Type
A

Rear -Type
B

If towing is necessary, have it done by
an authorized Kia dealer or a commer

cial tow truck service.

If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo

rarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis

tance and at low speed. The wheels,
axles, power train, steering and brakes
must all be in good condition.
• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

vehicle out of mud, sand or other con

ditions from which the vehicle cannot
be driven out under its own power.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than

the vehicle doing the towing.

• The drivers of both vehicles should

communicate with each other fre

quently.

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OBD061106

OBDM061106L

What to do in an emergency

Towing

CAUTION

• Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.

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Using a portion of the vehicle other
than the tow hooks for towing may
damage the body of your vehicle.

• Use only a cable or chain specifically

intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing hook provided.

• Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle in

a slow and gradual manner while
maintaining tension on the tow rope or
chain to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle
may be damaged.

• Before emergency towing, check if

the hook is not broken or damaged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily

and with even force.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do not

pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.

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Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving

maneuvers which would place exces

sive stress on the emergency towing
hook and towing cable or chain. The
hook and towing cable or chain may
break and cause serious injury or
damage.

• If the disabled vehicle is unable to be

moved, do not forcibly tow it. Contact
an authorized Kia dealer or a com

mercial tow truck service for assis

tance.

• Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as

possible.

• Keep away from the vehicle during

towing.

• Use a towing strap less than 16 feet (5

m) long. Attach a white or red cloth
(about 12 inches (30 cm) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing

strap is not loosened during towing.

• The driver must be in the vehicle for

steering and braking operations when
the vehicle is towed and passengers
other than the driver must not be
allowed to be on board.

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OBD061018

What to do in an emergency

Towing

Emergency towing precautions

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the

steering wheel

isn’t locked.

• Place the transmission shift lever in N

(Neutral).

• Release the parking brake.
• Depress the brake pedal with more

force than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.

• More steering effort will be required

because the power steering system
will be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill, the

brakes may overheat and brake per

formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.

• The vehicle should be towed at 15

mph (25 km/h) or less within the dis

tance of 12 miles (20 km). (Manual
Transmission vehicle)

• To avoid serious damage to the Dual

Clutch Transmission/IVT, limit speed
to 10 mph (15 km/h) and drive less
than 1 mile (1.5 km) when towing.
(Dual Clutch Transmission/Intelligent
Variable Transmission vehicle)

CAUTION

Dual Clutch Transmission/Intelligent
Variable Transmission
• If the car is being towed with all four

wheels on the ground, it can be towed
only from the front. Be sure that the
transmission is in N (Neutral). Be sure
the steering is unlocked by placing
the ignition switch in the ACC position.
A driver must be in the towed vehicle
to operate the steering and brakes.

• Before towing, check the Dual Clutch

Transmission/IVT for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the Dual Clutch Trans

mission/IVT fluid is leaking, flatbed
equipment or a towing dolly must be
used.

Maintenance

Engine compartment.....................................................................8-4

Maintenance services....................................................................8-5

Owner maintenance ......................................................................8-6

Scheduled maintenance service ..................................................8-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items......................... 8 - 15

Checking fluid levels ................................................................... 8-18

Engine oil and filter ..................................................................... 8-18

•

Checking the engine oil level .................................................................... 8-
18

•

Changing the engine oil and filter .......................................................... 8-
19

Engine coolant ............................................................................ 8-20

•

Checking the coolant level........................................................................ 8-
20

•

Changing the coolant................................................................................... 8-
22

Brake/clutch fluid........................................................................8-23

•

Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ...................................................8-23

Washer fluid .................................................................................8-24

•

Checking the washer fluid level...............................................................8-24

Parking brake (Hand type).........................................................8-25

•

Checking the parking brake......................................................................8-
25

Air cleaner ................................................................................... 8-26

•

Filter

replacement..........................................................................................8-

26 Climate control air filter .............................................................8-27

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Filter inspection...............................................................................................8-

Wiper blades ............................................................................... 8-28

•

Blade inspection .............................................................................................8-
28

•

Blade replacement ........................................................................................8-
29

Battery

.......................................................................................... 8 - 31

Tires and wheels ..........................................................................8-33

•

Checking tire inflation pressure.............................................................. 8-34

Maintenance

•

Tire rotation ......................................................................................................8-
35

•

Wheel alignment and tire balance .........................................................8-36

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Tire replacement ............................................................................................8-

•

Wheel replacement .......................................................................................8-
37

•

Tire traction ......................................................................................................8-
37

•

Tire maintenance ...........................................................................................8-
38

•

Tire sidewall labeling ....................................................................................8-
38

•

Tire terminology and definitions............................................................. 8-41

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All season tires ............................................................................................... 8-44

•

Summer tires................................................................................................... 8-
44

•

Snow tires ......................................................................................................... 8-
44

•

Tire chains........................................................................................................ 8-
45

•

Radial-ply tires ............................................................................................... 8-
45

•

Low aspect ratio tire .................................................................................... 8-
46

Fuses............................................................................................. 8-47

•

Replacing inner panel fuse ....................................................................... 8-
48

•

Replacing engine compartment fuse................................................... 8-49

•

Fuse/relay panel description .................................................................... 8-
51

Light bulbs ................................................................................... 8-58

•

Bulb replacement precaution .................................................................. 8-58

•

Light bulb position (Front) .........................................................................8-59

•

Light bulb position (Rear).......................................................................... 8-
60

•

Light bulb position (Side)............................................................................ 8-
61

•

Headlamp (High/Low) (Bulb type) bulb replacement ................... 8-61

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Front turn signal lamp/Position lamp (Bulb type) bulb

Maintenance

•

Stop and tail lamp/side marker (Bulb type) bulb

replacement ..................................................................................................... 8-
65

•

Tail lamp (Inside) (Bulb type) bulb replacement............................. 8-66

•

Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement............................ 8-66

•

Side marker (LED type) bulb replacement .........................................8-67

•

Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement.....................8-67

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Back up lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement.....................................8-67

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License plate lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ......................... 8-68

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High mounted stop lamp (bulb type) bulb replacement............. 8-68

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High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ............. 8-69

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Map lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ........................................... 8-69

•

Map lamp (LED type) bulb replacement............................................. 8-69

•

Room lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ........................................ 8-70

•

Room lamp (LED type) bulb replacement.......................................... 8-70

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Vanity mirror lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement .........................8-70

•

Trunk room lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ............................. 8-71

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Glove box lamp (Bulb type) replacement ........................................... 8-71

Appearance care..........................................................................8-72

•

Exterior

care .....................................................................................................8-

•

Interior

care ......................................................................................................8-

Emission control system ............................................................ 8-78

•

1. Crankcase emission control system ................................................. 8-78

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2. Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard

Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ....................................................... 8-
78

•

3. Exhaust emission control system...................................................... 8-78

California perchlorate notice .................................................... 8 - 8 0

Maintenance

Maintenance services

You should exercise the utmost care to
prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection proce

dures.

Should you have any doubts concerning
the inspection or servicing of your vehi

cle, we strongly recommend that you
have an authorized Kia dealer perform
this work.

An authorized Kia dealer has factory-
trained technicians and genuine Kia
parts to service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service,
see an authorized Kia dealer.

Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational prob

lems with your vehicle that could lead to
vehicle damage, an accident, or personal
injury.

Owner's responsibility

NOTICE

Maintenance Service and Record Reten

tion are the owner's responsibility.

You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been per

formed on your vehicle in accordance
with the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing and
maintenance requirements of your vehi

cle warranties.

Detailed warranty information is pro

vided in your Warranty & Consumer
Information manual.

Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack

of required maintenance are not cov

ered.

We recommend you have your vehicle
maintained and repaired by an autho

rized Kia dealer. Authorized Kia dealers
meet Kia's high service quality standards
and receive technical support from Kia in
order to provide you with a high level of
service satisfaction.

NOTICE

NHTSA Safety Corrosion Alert
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) has issued a
general warning to all vehicle owners of
all brands regarding the risks associated
with vehicle underbody corrosion. From
your initial purchase, take the following
steps to prevent unsafe corrosion dam

age to your vehicle:
• Wash the undercarriage of your vehi

cle regularly during the winter and
whenever your vehicle has been
exposed to such salts or chemicals.

• Do a thorough washing of the under

carriage at the end of the winter.

• Use professional service technicians

or governmental inspection stations
to annually inspect for corrosion.

• Immediately seek an inspection of

your vehicle if you become visually
aware of corrosion flaking or scaling or
if you become aware of a change in
vehicle performance, such as soft or
spongy brakes, fluids leaking, impair

ment of directional control, suspen

sion noises or rattling metal straps.

• NHTSA further advises that after a

vehicle is 7 years old, it is essential
that you take these indicated mainte

nance steps to ensure that you pro

tect yourself from unsafe corrosion
conditions.

Maintenance

Owner maintenance

Owner maintenance precautions

Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.

As explained earlier in this section, sev

eral procedures can be done only by an
authorized Kia dealer with special tools.

NOTICE

Improper owner maintenance during the
warranty period may affect warranty
coverage. For details, read the separate
Warranty & Consumer Information man

ual provided with the vehicle. If you're
unsure about any servicing or mainte

nance procedure, have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer.

W ARNING

Maintenance work
Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing
while working under the hood of your
vehicle with the engine running. These
items can become entangled in moving
parts, if you must run the engine while
working under the hood, make certain
that you remove all jewelry (especially
rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces)
and all neckties, scarves, and similar
loose clothing before getting near cool

ing fans.

W ARNING

Touching metal parts
Do not touch metal parts (including strut
bars) while the vehicle is operating or hot.
Doing so could result in serious bodily
injury. Turn the vehicle off and wait until
the metal parts cool down to perform
maintenance work on the vehi

cle.

Owner maintenance

The following lists detail the vehicle
checks and inspections that should be
performed by the owner or an autho

rized Kia dealer. They should be per

formed at the indicated frequencies to
help ensure the safe and dependable
operation of your vehicle.

Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer
as soon as possible.

These owner maintenance checks are
generally not covered by warranties and
you may be charged for labor, parts and
lubricants used.

When you stop for fuel:

• Check the coolant level in coolant res

ervoir.

• Check the windshield washer fluid

level.

• Look for low or under-inflated tires.

Check if the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked
with leaves, dirt or insects etc. If any of
the above parts are extremely dirty or
you are not sure of their condition,
take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer.

W ARNING

Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your engine
coolant level when the engine is hot.
Scalding hot coolant and steam may
blow out under pressure.

At least once a year:

• Clean the body and door drain holes.

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Lubricate the door hinges and check
the hood hinges.

• Lubricate the door and hood locks

and latches.

• Lubricate the door rubber weather

strips.

• Check the air conditioning system.

僅

Inspect and lubricate transmission
linkage and controls.

• Clean the battery and terminals.

僅

Check the brake fluid level.

• Visually inspect steering, suspension,

and chassis components for dam

aged, loose, or missing parts or signs

of wear.

Maintenance

Owner maintenance

While operating your vehicle:

• Check for vibrations in the steering

wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.

• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns

slightly or "pulls" to one side when
traveling on smooth, level road.

• When stopping, listen and check for

unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or "hard-
to-push" brake pedal.

• If any slipping or changes in the oper

ation of your transmission occurs,
take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer.

• Check the transmission P (Park) func

tion.

• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your vehi

cle (water dripping from the air condi

tioning system during or after use is
normal).

At least monthly:

• Check the coolant level in the coolant

reservoir.

• Check the operation of all exterior

lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.

• Check the inflation pressures of all

tires including the spare (if provided)
for tires that are worn, show uneven
wear, or are damaged.

• Check for loose wheel lug nuts.

At least twice a year (i.e., every
Spring and Fall):

• Check the radiator, heater and air

conditioning hoses for leaks or dam

age.

• Check the windshield washer spray

and wiper operation. Clean the wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.

• Check the headlight alignment.
• Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear

and function.

Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance service

Scheduled maintenance ser

vice

Follow the Normal Maintenance Sched

ule if the vehicle is usually operated
where none of the following conditions
apply.

Follow the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions if any of the following
conditions apply.
• Repeated driving short distance of

less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16
km) in freezing temperature.

• Extensive engine idling or low speed

driving for long distances.

• Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,

unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads.

• Driving in areas using salt or other

corrosive materials or in very cold
weather.

• Driving in heavy dust condition.

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Driving in heavy traffic area.

• Driving on uphill, downhill, or moun

tain road repeatedly.

• Using for towing or camping and driv

ing with loading on the roof

• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other

commercial use or vehicle towing.

• Frequently driving under high speed

or rapid acceleration/deceleration

• Frequently driving in stop-and-go

condition

If your vehicle is operated in any of the
prior listed conditions, you should
inspect, replace or refill more frequently,
using the severe usage maintenance
schedule instead of the normal usage
maintenance schedule.

NOTICE

After 10 years or 100,000 miles
(150,000 km), we recommend to using
severe maintenance schedule.

Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance service

Normal Maintenance Schedule- Turbo Models

The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission
control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle services to protect your war

ranty. Where both mileage and date are shown, the frequency of service is deter

mined by whichever occurs first.

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

R : Replace or change.

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

108

120

132

144

156

168

180

Miles

×1,000

100

110

120

130

140

150

Tire rotation

Rotate every 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 12months

Fuel additives

Add every 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 12months

Engine oil and
engine oil filter

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-
GDi

Climate control air filter

Air cleaner filter(Engine)

Spark plugs

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-
GDi

Replace every 42,000 miles (70,000 km)

Brake/clutch fluid

Inspect every 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 12months

Replace every 48,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months

Coolant (Engine)

At first, replace at 120,000 miles (200,000 km) or 120 months

After that, replace every 24,000 miles (40,000 km) or 24 months

Battery condition

Vacuum hose

Air conditioner refrigerant

Exhaust system

Brake lines, hoses and connec

tions

Brakes disc and pads

Suspension ball joints

Steering gear rack, linkage and
boots

Air conditioner compressor

Cooling system

Inspect every 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 12months

Intercooler, in/
out hose, air
intake hose

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-
GDi

Parking brake (Hand type)

Drive shaft and boots

Fuel tank and fuel cap

Fuel lines, hoses and connections

Fuel tank air filter

Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance service

*1. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Addi

tives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
*2. As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should be
checked on regular basis.
The engine oil change interval for normal operating conditions is based on the use of the rec

ommended engine specification. If the recommended engine oil specification is not used, then
replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under severe operating condi

tions.
Never add any additives to the engine oil. Engine oil additives can change the properties of
engine oil and may cause serious engine failure.
*3. When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix
hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious
malfunction or engine damage.
*4. Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Have an
authorized Kia dealer perform the operation.
*5. Inspect alternator, water pump and air conditioner drive belt and if necessary, repair or
replace. Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or
replace.
*If the vehicle has been submerged in water or in a flooded area, the fluids should be changed as
a precaution.
• Fuel filter (gasoline engine): The fuel filter is normally maintenance free but periodic inspec

tion is recommended during scheduled maintenance schedule to look for conditions caused by
poor fuel quality.
- If there safety risks such as fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting prob

lem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and con

sult an authorized Kia dealer for details.

Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first

Months

108

120

132

144

156

168

180

Miles

×1,000

100

110

120

130

140

150

Valve clear

ance

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-
GDi

Inspect every 60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 72 months

Drive belts

At first,inspect at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 72 months

After that, inspect every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 24 months

Manual transmission (MT) fluid

No service required

Dual clutch transmission (DCT)

fluid

Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance service

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions - Turbo Models

Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. The following
items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving
conditions.

I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary

R : Replace

Severe driving conditions

• A: Repeatedly driving short distance

of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16
km) in freezing temperature.

• B: Extensive engine idling or low

speed driving for long distances.

• C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,

unpaved, graveled or saltspread
roads.

• D: Driving in areas using salt or other

corrosive materials or in very cold
weather.

• E: Driving in heavy dust condition.

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F: Driving in heavy traffic area.

• G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or

mountain road repeatedly.

• H: Using for towing or camping, and

driving with loading on the roof.

• I: Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other

commercial use or vehicle towing.

• J: Frequently driving under high

speed or rapid acceleration/decelera

tion.

• K: Frequently driving in stop-and-go

conditions

Maintenance item

Maintenance operation

Maintenance intervals

Driving condition

Engine oil and
engine oil filter

(Gasoline) 1.6T-GDi

Every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 6

months

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I,

Manual transmission (MT) fluid

Every 72,000 miles (120,000 km)

C, D, F, G, H, I,J

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid

Every 72,000 miles (120,000 km)

C, D, F, G, H, I,J

Climate control air filter

More frequently

C, E, G

Spark plugs

More frequently

A, B, F, G, H, I,K

Air cleaner filter

More frequently

C, E

Parking brake (Hand type)

More frequently

C, D, G, H

Brake discs, pads and calipers

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I,J, K

Suspension ball joints

More frequently

C, D, E, G, H, I

Steering gear rack, linkage and boots

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G, H, I

Drive shafts and boots

More frequently

C, D, E, F, G, H, I,J

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