KIA Sportage 2007 User Manual

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In case of an emergency

The compact spare should be inflat-
ed to 420 kPa (60 psi).

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✽ 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 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 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.

• Avoid driving over obstacles. The

compact spare tire diameter is
smaller than the diameter of a con-
ventional tire and reduces the
ground clearance approximately
25 mm (1 inch), which could result
in damage to the vehicle.

• Do not take this vehicle through an

automatic car wash.

• 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 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.

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CAUTION

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