In case of an emergency
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
•
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 transaxle is in neu-
tral. Be sure the steering is
unlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. A
driver must be in the towed vehi-
cle to operate the steering and
brakes.
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To avoid serious damage to the
automatic transaxle, limit the
vehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph)
The spare tire, jack, jack handle, Removing the spare tire
front towing hook, wheel lug nut
wrench are stored in the luggage
compartment. Move the carpeting
out of the way to reach this equip-
ment.
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.
and
drive less than 1.5 km (1
mile) when towing.
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle
The following methods are effective
when your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand
or similar substances that prevent the
vehicle from being driven out under its
own power.
•
Remove the soil and sand, etc. from
the front and the back of the tires.
•
Place a stone or wood under the tires.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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