In case of an emergency
Important - use of compact spare
tire
The compact spare should be inflat- • Avoid driving over obstacles. The
ed to 60 psi (420 kPa). compact spare tire diameter is
smaller than the diameter of a con-
ventional tire and reduces the
ground clearance approximately
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.
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NOTICE
Check the inflation pressure after
installing the spare tire. Adjust it to
the specified pressure, as necessary.
25
mm (1 inch), which could result
in damage to the vehicle.
• Do not take this vehicle through an
automatic car wash.
• Do not use tire chains on this tire.
Because of the smaller size, a tire
chain will not fit properly.This could
damage the vehicle and result in
loss of the chain.
• This tire should not be installed on
the front axle if the vehicle must be
driven in snow or on ice.
• Do not use the compact spare tire
on any other vehicle because this
tire has been designed especially
for your vehicle.
When using a compact spare tire,
observe the following precautions:
CAUTION
•
You should drive carefully
when the compact spare is in
spare
should be replaced by the
proper conventional tire and
rim at the first opportunity.
•
•
Under no circumstances should
you exceed 80 km/h (50 mph); a
higher speed could damage the
tire.
Ensure that you drive slowly
enough for the road conditions to
avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,
such as a pothole or debris, could
seriously damage the compact
spare.
use.
The
compact
•
The operation of this vehicle
is not recommended with
more than one compact spare
tire in use at the same time.
•
•
Any continuous road use of this tire
could result in tire failure, loss of
vehicle control, and possible per-
sonal injury.
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.
•
The compact spare tire’s tread life
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.
CAUTION
This spare tire should be used
only for VERY short distances.
Compact spares should NEVER
be used for long drives or
extended distances.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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