Get What to do in an emergency -> If you have a flat tire Guide for Kia Sportage SUV 2020

What to do in an emergency

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (WITH SPARE TIRE, 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 bodily injury.

• Always move the vehicle complete-

ly off the road and onto the shoul-

der before trying to change a tire.

The jack should be used on a 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 vehi-

cle; never use the bumpers or any

other part of the vehicle for jack

support.

• 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.

Jack and tools

WARNING - Tire Jack

Do not place any portion of your

body under a vehicle that is

only supported by a jack since

the vehicle can easily roll off the

jack. Use vehicle support

stands.

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The jack and wheel lug nut wrench

are stored in the luggage compart-

ment.

Remove the panel to find the follow-

ing tools shown in the illustration.

(1) Jack handle

(2) Jack

WARNING - Changing

tires

(3) Wheel lug nut wrench

Never attempt vehicle repairs in

the traffic lanes of a public road

or highway.

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What to do in an emergency

Removing and storing the

spare tire

WARNING - Running vehi-

cle on jack

Do not start or run the engine of

the vehicle while the vehicle is

on the jack as this may cause

the vehicle to fall off the jack.

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If it is hard to loosen the tire hold-

down wing bolt by hand, you can

loosen it easily using the jack handle.

1. Put the jack handle (1) inside of

the tire hold-down wing bolt.

2. Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

counterclockwise with the jack

handle.

Use caution when utilizing the sharp

jack handle.

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Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

counterclockwise.

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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What to do in an emergency

Changing tires

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

tire

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4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

jack and spare tire from the vehi-

cle.

5. Block both the front and rear of the

wheel that is diagonally opposite

from the jack position.

• To prevent vehicle movement

while changing a tire, always

set the parking brake fully,

and always block the wheel

diagonally opposite the wheel

being changed.

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1. Park on a level surface and apply

the parking brake firmly.

2. Place the transmission shift lever

in P (Park) with automatic trans-

mission.

3. Activate the hazard warning flash-

ers.

• We recommend that the

wheels of the vehicle be

blocked, and that no person

remain in a vehicle that is

being jacked.

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What to do in an emergency

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6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-

terclockwise one turn each, but do

not remove any nut until the tire

has been raised off the ground.

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 30 mm (1

in.).

Before removing the wheel lug

nuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-

ble and that there is no chance for

movement or slippage.

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

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.

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What to do in an emergency

9. Loosen the wheel nuts and Wheels may have sharp edges. 10. To install the wheel, hold it on the

remove them with your fingers. Handle them carefully to avoid possi-

Slide the wheel off the studs and ble severe injury. Before putting the

lay it flat so it cannot roll away. To wheel into place, be sure that there

put the wheel on the hub, pick up is nothing on the hub or wheel (such

the spare tire, line up the holes as mud, tar, gravel, etc.) that pre-

with the studs and slide the wheel vents the wheel from fitting solidly

onto them. If this is difficult, tip the against the hub.

studs, put the wheel nuts on the

studs and tighten them finger

tight. Jiggle the tire to be sure it is

completely seated, then tighten

the nuts as much as possible

with your fingers again.

11. Insert the wrench into the jack

and lower the vehicle to the

ground by turning the wheel nut

wrench counterclockwise.

wheel slightly and get the top hole

in the wheel lined up with the top

WARNING - Installing a

wheel

stud. Jiggle the wheel back and

forth until the wheel can slide over

the other studs.

Make sure the wheel makes

good contact with the hub when

installed. If the contact of the

mounting surface between the

wheel and hub is not good, 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.

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What to do in an emergency

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

service station and inflate to the cor-

rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust

it until it is correct. Always reinstall

the valve cap after checking or

adjusting the tire pressure. If the cap

is not replaced, dust and dirt may get

into the tire valve and air may leak

from the tire. If you lose a valve cap,

buy another and install it as soon as

possible.

CAUTION - 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 damage the

stud so that it must be replaced.

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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 exten-

sion pipe over the wrench handle. Go

around the wheel, tightening every

nut following the numerical sequence

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.

After you have changed the wheels,

always secure the flat tire in its place

and return the jack and tools to their

proper storage locations.

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 nut tightening torque:

11 ~ 13 kg·m (79 ~ 94 lb·ft)

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What to do in an emergency

Important - use of compact spare

tire

WARNING - Wheel studs

WARNING - Spare tire

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.

The compact spare tire is for

emergency use only. Do not

operate your vehicle on this

compact spare at speeds over

80 km/h (50 mph). The original

tire should be repaired or

replaced as soon as possible to

avoid failure of the spare possi-

bly leading to bodily injury or

death.

Your vehicle is equipped with a com-

pact spare tire. This compact spare

tire takes up less space than a regu-

lar-size tire.This tire is smaller than a

conventional tire and is designed for

temporary use only.

• 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.

To prevent the jack, wheel lug nut

wrench and spare tire from rattling

while the vehicle is in motion, store

them properly.

Check the inflation pressures as

soon as possible after installing the

spare tire. Adjust it to the specified

pressure, if necessary. Refer to

“Tires and wheels” in section 7.

• The operation of this vehicle is not

recommended with more than one

compact spare tire in use at the

same time.

The compact spare should be inflat-

ed to 420 kPa (60 psi).

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NOTICE

Check the inflation pressure after

installing the spare tire. Adjust it to

the specified pressure, as necessary.

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What to do in an emergency

When using a compact spare tire, • Do not take this vehicle through an

observe the following precautions:

• Under no circumstances should

you exceed 80 km/h (50 mph); a • Do not use the compact spare tire

automatic vehicle wash while the

compact spare tire is installed.

higher speed could damage the

tire.

• Ensure that you drive slowly

on any other vehicle because this

tire has been designed especially

for your vehicle.

enough for the road conditions to • The compact spare tire’s tread life

avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,

such as a pothole or debris, could

seriously damage the compact

spare.

• Any continuous road use of this tire

could result in tire failure, loss of

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.

vehicle control, and possible bodily • The compact spare tire should not

injury.

be used on any other wheels, nor

should standard tires, snow tires,

wheel covers or trim rings be used

with the compact spare wheel. If

such use is attempted, damage to

these items or other vehicle com-

ponents may occur.

• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi-

mum load rating or the load-carry-

ing 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 con-

ventional tire and reduces the

• Do not use more than one compact

spare tire at a time.

ground clearance approximately • Do not tow a trailer while the com-

25 mm (1 inch), which could result

in damage to the vehicle.

pact spare tire is installed.

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What to do in an emergency

Jack label

1. Model Name

2. Maximum allowable load

3. When using the jack, set your

parking brake.

■ Example

• Type A

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

the frame

7. When supporting the vehicle, the

base plate of jack must be vertical

under the lifting point.

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• Type B

8. Move the shift lever to the P posi-

tion on vehicles with automatic

transmission.

9. The jack should be used on firm

level ground.

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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.

10. Jack manufacturer

11. Production date

12. Representative company and

address

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What to do in an emergency

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

CAUTION - One sealant

for one tire

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

will leak from the tire. This can

result in tire failure.

When two or more tires are flat,

do not use the Tire Mobility Kit

because the canister of sealant

in the Tire Mobility Kit only con-

tains enough sealant for one flat

tire.

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WARNING - Speed with

temporary fix

WARNING - Temporary fix

For safe operation, carefully read

and follow the instructions in this

manual before use.

Have your tire repaired as soon

as possible.The tire may lose air

pressure at any time after inflat-

ing with the Tire Mobility Kit.

Do not exceed a speed of 80

km/h (50 mph) when driving with

a tire sealed with the Tire

Mobility Kit. While driving, if you

experience any unusual vibra-

tion, ride disturbance or noise,

reduce your speed and drive

with caution until you can safely

pull off of the side of the road.

(1) Compressor

(2) Sealant bottle

The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary

fix to the tire and the tire should be

inspected by an authorized Kia deal-

er as soon as possible.

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What to do in an emergency

It is possible that some tires, espe-

cially with larger punctures or dam-

age to the sidewall, cannot be sealed

completely.

Air pressure loss in the tire may

adversely affect tire performance.

Introduction

Notes on the safe use of the

Tire Mobility Kit

• Park your car at the side of the

road so that you can work with the

Tire Mobility Kit away from moving

traffic.

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.

The Tire Mobility Kit is not designed

or intended as a permanent tire

repair method and is to be used for

one tire only.

• To be sure your vehicle will not

move, even when you're on fairly

level ground, always set your park-

ing brake.

• Only use the Tire Mobility Kit for

sealing/inflation passenger car

tires. Only punctured areas located

within the tread region of the tire

can be sealed using the tire mobil-

ity kit.

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With the Tire Mobility Kit you stay

mobile even after experiencing a tire

puncture.

This instruction shows you step by

step procedure to temporarily seal

the puncture.

• Do not use on motorcycles, bicy-

cles or any other type of tires.

The system of compressor and seal-

ing compound effectively and com-

fortably seals most punctures in a

passenger car tire caused by nails or

similar objects and reinflates the tire.

Read the section "Notes on the safe

use of the Tire Mobility Kit".

• When the tire and wheel are dam-

aged, do not use Tire Mobility Kit

for your safety.

• Use of the Tire Mobility Kit may not

be effective for tire damage larger

than approximately 6 mm (0.24 in).

Please contact the nearest Kia

dealership if the tire cannot be

made roadworthy with the Tire

Mobility Kit.

After you ensured that the tire is

properly sealed you can drive cau-

tiously on the tire at a max. speed of

80 km/h (50 mph) in order to reach a

service station or tire dealer to have

the tire replaced as soon as possible.

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What to do in an emergency

• Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if a

tire is severely damaged by driving

run flat or with insufficient air pres-

sure.

• Do not remove any foreign objects

such as nails or screws that have

penetrated the tire.

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NOTICE

CAUTION

Carefully remove any extra sealant

applied on the tire air pressure sen-

sor and wheel after repairing the

tire.

Do not use an aftermarket tire

repair kit (including sealant).

The aftermarket sealant may

lead to malfunction of the tire

air pressure sensor.

• Provided the car is outdoors, leave

the engine running. Otherwise

operating the compressor may

eventually drain the car battery.

• Never leave the Tire Mobility Kit

unattended while it is being used.

• Do not leave the compressor run-

ning for more than 10 min. at a time

or it may overheat.

• Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if

the ambient temperature is below -

-30°C (22°F).

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What to do in an emergency

10. Hose to connect compressor and

sealant bottle or compressor and

wheel

Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)

Connectors, cable and connection

hose are stored in the compressor

housing.

WARNING - Expired

sealant

Do not use the Tire sealant after

the sealant has expired (i.e.

pasted the expiration date on

the sealant container). This can

increase the risk of tire failure.

WARNING - Sealant

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Avoid contact with eyes.

• Do not swallow.

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1. Speed restriction label

2. Sealant bottle and label with 6. Compressor

speed restriction

3. Filling hose from sealant bottle to

wheel

5. Holder for the sealant bottle

Strictly

follow

the

specified

sequence, otherwise the sealant

may escape under high pressure.

7. On/off switch

8. Pressure gauge for displaying the

tire inflation pressure

4. Connectors and cable for the

power outlet direct connection

9. Button for reducing tire inflation

pressure

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What to do in an emergency

Using the Tire Mobility Kit

- 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.

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1. Thoroughly shake the sealant bot-

tle.

CAUTION

Before using the Tire Mobility

Kit, please read carefully the

instruction attached on the

sealant case. Detach the speed

limit label on the sealant case

and put it on a highly visible

place. Always drive within the

speed limit.

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CAUTION

If sealant is applied when the

valve is incompletely connect-

ed, the sealant may backdraft

and result in valve clogging.

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2. Screw connection hose (10) onto 4. Unscrew the valve stem cap from

the connector of the sealant bottle.

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

pressor is not pressed.

the flat tire and screw the filling

hose (3) of the sealant bottle onto

the valve stem.

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What to do in an emergency

WARNING - Tire pressure

Do not attempt to drive your

vehicle if the tire pressure is

below 200 kPa (29 psi). This

could result in an accident due

to sudden tire failure.

9. Switch off the compressor.

10. Detach the hoses from the

sealant bottle connector and

from the tire valve stem.

Return the Tire Mobility Kit to its stor-

age location in the vehicle.

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5. Insert the sealant bottle into the 6. Ensure that the compressor is

housing of the compressor (5) so

that the bottle is upright.

switched off, position 0.

7 Connect between compressor and

the vehicle power outlet (3) using

the cable and connectors.

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NOTICE

WARNING - Carbon

monoxide

8. With the engine start/stop button

position on or ignition switch posi-

tion on, switch on the compressor

and let it run for approximately 5~7

minutes to fill the sealant up to

proper pressure. (refer to the Tire

and Wheels, chapter 9). The infla-

tion pressure of the tire after filling

is unimportant and will be

checked/corrected later. Be careful

not to overinflate the tire and stay

away from the tire when filling it.

If a visible foreign object has punc-

tured the tire, do not remove it

before using Tire Mobility Kit.

Carbon monoxide poisoning

and suffocation is possible if

the engine is left running in a

poorly ventilated or unventilat-

ed location (such as inside a

building).

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4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to

the recomended tire inflation.

With the ignition switch on, pro-

ceed 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.

Distributing the sealant

Checking the tire inflation

pressure

11. Immediately drive approximately

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

10 min) to evenly distribute the

sealant in the tire.

Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h

(50 mph). If possible, do not fall

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

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 of the side of the road.

✽

NOTICE

The pressure gauge may show high-

er than actual reading when the

compressor is running. To get an

accurate tire pressure reading, the

compressor needs to be turned off.

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Call for road side service or towing.

1. After driving approximately 7 ~ 10

km (4 ~ 6 miles or about 10 min),

stop at a safe location.

2. Screw the connection hose (10) of

the compressor to the valve stem

When you use the Tire Mobility Kit,

the tire pressure sensors and wheel

may be stained by sealant.

Therefore, remove the tire pressure

sensors and wheel stained by

sealant and we recommend that

inspect at an authorized Kia dealer.

3. Plug the compressor power cord

into the vehicle power outlet.

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- To reduce the inflation pressure:

Press the button (9) on the com-

pressor.

❈ Sealant and spare parts can be

obtained and replaced at an

authorized vehicle or tire dealer.

Empty sealant bottles may be dis-

posed of at home. Liquid residue

from the sealant should be dis-

posed of by your vehicle or tire

dealer or in accordance with local

waste disposal regulations.

Technical Data

System voltage: DC 12 V

Working voltage: DC 10 - 15 V

Amperage rating: max. 15 A

Suitable for use at temperatures:

-30 ~ +70°C (-22 ~ +158°F)

Max. working pressure:

6 bar (87 psi)

CAUTION - Tire pressure

sensor

When you use the Tire Mobility

Kit including sealant not

approved by Kia, the tire pres-

sure sensors may be damaged

by sealant. The sealant on the

tire pressure sensor and wheel

should be removed when you

replace the tire with a new one

and inspect the tire pressure

sensors at an authorized dealer.

Size

Compressor: 168 x 150 x 68 mm

(6.6 x 5.9 x 2.7 in. )

Sealant bottle: 104 x ø 85 mm

(4.1 x ø 3.3 in.)

Compressor weight:

1.05 kg (2.31 lbs)

Sealant volume:

300 ml (18.3 cu. in.)

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