KIA Rio_Rio5 2007 - Manual (Page 175)

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In case of an emergency
Changing tires
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency tire
changing only.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce the
possibility of personal injury.
Tire replacement
1. Park on a level surface and apply the
parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse)
with manual transaxle or P (Park) with
automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flasher.
WARNING - Changing tires
• Never attempt vehicle repairs in
the traffic lanes of a public road
or highway.
• Always move the vehicle com-
pletely off the road and onto the
shoulder before trying to change
a tire. The jack should be used on
level firm ground. If you cannot
find a firm, level place off the
road, call a towing service com-
pany for assistance.
• Be sure to use the correct front
and rear jacking positions on the
vehicle; never use the bumpers or
any other part of the vehicle for
jack support.
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• The vehicle can easily roll off the
jack causing serious injury or
death. No person should place
any portion of their body under a
vehicle that is supported only by
a jack ; use vehicle support
stands.
• Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the jack.
• 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.
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