KIA Rio_Rio5 2008 User Manual

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In case of an emergency

Important - use of compact spare
tire

your vehicle is equipped with a compact
spare tire. This compact spare tire takes
up less space than a regular-size tire.
This tire is smaller than a conventional
tire and is designed for temporary use
only.

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

✽ NOTICE

Check the inflation pressure after
installing the spare tire. Adjust it to the
specified pressure, as necessary.

When using a compact spare tire,
observe the following precautions:
• 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 haz-
ards. Any road hazard, such as a pot-
hole or debris, could seriously damage
the compact spare.

• Any continuous road use of this tire

could result in tire failure, loss of vehi-
cle control, and possible personal
injury.

• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum

load rating or the load-carrying capaci-
ty shown on the sidewall of the com-
pact spare tire.

• Avoid driving over obstacles. The com-

pact spare tire diameter is smaller than
the diameter of a conventional tire and
reduces the ground clearance approxi-
mately 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 vehi-
cle.

• The compact spare tire’s tread life is

shorter than a regular tire. Inspect your
compact spare tire regularly and
replace worn compact spare tires with
the same size and design, mounted on
the same wheel.

CAUTION

• You should drive carefully when

the compact spare is in use. The
compact

spare

should be

replaced by the proper conven-
tional tire and rim at the first
opportunity.

• The operation of this vehicle is

not recommended with more than
one compact spare tire in use at
the same time.

CAUTION

This spare tire should be used only
for VERY short distances. Compact
spares should NEVER be used for
long drives or extended distances.