KIA Rio_Rio5 2005 - Manual (Page 167)

In Case Of An Emergency
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The compact spare should be inflated to 60 psi
(415 kPa).
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 hazards. Any road hazard,
such as a pothole or debris, could seriously damage
the compact spare.
• Any continuous road use of this tire could result in
tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and possible
personal injury.
• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum load rating or
the load-carrying capacity shown on the sidewall of
the compact spare tire.
• Avoid driving over obstacles. The compact spare tire
diameter is smaller than the diameter of a
conventional tire and reduces the ground clearance
approximately 25 mm (1 in.), 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.
• The compact spare’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.
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NOTICE
Check the inflation pressure after installing the
spare tire. Adjust it to the specified pressure, as
necessary.
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