Kia Seltos: What to do in an emergency / If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

Contents:

• Jack and tools
• Important - use of compact spare tire
• Jack label

If your Kia Seltos has a flat tire, it may be replaced with the spare tire by using the supplied tools. Always park the vehicle safely before beginning any tire change procedure.

WARNING

Driving the Kia Seltos on a flat tire can permanently damage the tire. Re-inflating a tire that has been driven while severely underinflated or completely flat may cause a blowout and could lead to a serious crash. Never attempt to re-inflate a tire after it has been driven in this condition. Repair or replace the damaged tire as soon as possible.

WARNING

Changing a tire can be hazardous if it is done incorrectly. Follow the Kia Seltos tire replacement instructions carefully to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Use care when handling the jack handle and keep your hands away from the flat end. The edges may be sharp and could cause cuts or other injuries.

Jack and tools

1. Jack handle

2. Jack

3. Wheel lug nut wrench

The jack and tire-changing tools for the Kia Seltos are stored inside the luggage side trim.

Remove the tray cover shown in the illustration to access the jack, jack handle, and wheel lug nut wrench. Keep these tools properly secured after use.

Important - use of compact spare tire

Your Kia Seltos is equipped with a compact spare tire. This spare tire is smaller than a standard tire and is designed to save storage space in the vehicle. It is intended for temporary emergency use only and should not be treated as a regular replacement tire.

• Drive carefully while the compact spare tire is installed. Replace it with the correct conventional tire and wheel as soon as possible.

• Operating the Kia Seltos with more than one compact spare tire installed at the same time is not recommended.

WARNING

Spare tire

The compact spare tire is for emergency use only. Do not drive your Kia Seltos faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) while the compact spare is installed. The original tire should be repaired or replaced as quickly as possible to prevent failure of the spare tire, which could result in bodily injury or death.

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

NOTICE

After installing the spare tire, check the tire inflation pressure. Adjust it to the specified pressure whenever necessary.

When using a compact spare tire on the Kia Seltos, observe the following precautions:

• Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances. Higher speeds may damage the compact spare tire.

• Drive slowly enough for road and traffic conditions. Road hazards such as potholes, stones, or debris can seriously damage the compact spare tire.

• Continuous use of the compact spare tire may cause tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and possible personal injury.

• Do not exceed the maximum vehicle load rating or the load-carrying capacity shown on the sidewall of the compact spare tire.

• Avoid driving over obstacles. The compact spare tire has a smaller diameter than a conventional tire and reduces ground clearance by approximately 1 in (25 mm), which may cause damage to the Kia Seltos.

• Do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash while the compact spare tire is installed.

• Do not install tire chains on the compact spare tire. Because of its smaller size, the chain may not fit correctly and could damage the vehicle or come loose.

• Do not use the compact spare tire on another vehicle. It has been designed specifically for your Kia Seltos.

• The tread life of a compact spare tire is shorter than that of a regular tire. Inspect it regularly and replace a worn compact spare tire with one of the same size and design, mounted on the same wheel.

• The compact spare tire should not be used on any other wheel. Standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings should not be installed on the compact spare wheel. Attempting to do so may damage these parts or other vehicle components.

• Do not use more than one compact spare tire at the same time.

• Do not tow a trailer while the compact spare tire is installed.

• Do not accelerate or decelerate suddenly from 0 to 25 mph (0 to 40 km/h) in any driving mode, as this may cause transfer oil leakage.

• When using the compact spare tire, make sure the AWD Lock or AWD Auto Lock mode in the Kia Seltos is turned off.

Jack label

* The actual jack label installed in your Kia Seltos may differ slightly from the illustration shown here. For the most accurate information, always check the label attached directly to the jack in the vehicle.

1. Model name

2. Maximum allowable load

3. Before using the jack, apply the parking brake securely.

4. Before lifting the Kia Seltos with the jack, stop the engine.

5. Never lie underneath a vehicle that is supported only by a jack.

6. Use only the designated jack points located under the vehicle frame.

7. When supporting the vehicle, the jack base plate must remain vertical and positioned directly under the lifting point.

8. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position on Kia Seltos vehicles equipped with intelligent variable transmission (IVT).

9. The jack should be used only on firm, level ground to help prevent slipping or vehicle movement.

10. Jack manufacturer

11. Production date

12. Representative company and address