In case of an emergency
CAUTION
WARNING - Wheel bolts
Your vehicle has metric threads
on the wheel bolts and nuts.
If the bolts are damaged or if
non-metric nut is used on a met-
ric bolts or vice versa, they may
lose their ability to retain the
wheel. This could lead to the
loss of the wheel resulting in
severe injury or death.
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Make
certain
during
wheel
removal that the same nuts
removed are reinstalled - or, if
replaced, that nuts with metric
threads and the same chamfer
configuration
are
used.
Installation of a non-metric
thread nut on a metric bolt or
vice-versa will not secure the
wheel to the hub properly and
will damage the bolt so that it
must be replaced.
To prevent the jack, jack handle,
wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire
from rattling while the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly.
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11.
Once the wheel lug nuts have
been tightened, lower the vehicle
fully to the ground and continue to
tighten the lug nuts until they are
fully secured. Tighten the wheel
lug nuts firmly in a “X” pattern.
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.
WARNING
Check the inflation pressures as
soon as possible after installing
the spare tire. Adjust it to the
specified pressure, if necessary.
Refer to Section 8, Specifications.
If you are unsure of the tightness
of the wheel lug nuts, have them
checked at the nearest service
station. The specified tightening
torque is 9~11 kg•m (65-79 lb•ft,
If
in
doubt,
consult
an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
88-107
N•m). Improperly tight-
ened wheel lug nuts could cause
brake pedal vibration while brak-
ing.
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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