2005 KIA Rio emergency towing

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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCYRoad Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Connection Jumper Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Electrical Circuit Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
If You Have a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
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Emergency StartingJump StartingJump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly.
Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your
vehicle or battery, follow the jump starting procedures
on the next page. If in doubt, we strongly recommend
that you have a competent technician or towing service
jump start your vehicle.
Jump Starting Procedure
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and that
its negative terminal is grounded.
2. Check the electrolyte level of each of the battery
cells.
3. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not
allow the vehicles to touch.In Case Of An Emergency6-4
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NOTICE
Use only a 12volt jumper system. You can damage
a 12volt starting motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts by using a 24-volt power supply
(two 12-volt batteries in series or a 24-volt motor
generator set).
WARNING - Battery
• Keep all flames or sparks away from the
battery. The battery produces hydrogen gas
which may explode if exposed to flame or
sparks.
 Do not attempt to jump start vehicle if the
discharged battery is frozen or if the
electrolyte level is low; the battery may
rupture or explode.
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In Case Of An Emergency6-14TowingIf emergency towing is necessary, we recommend
having it done by an Authorized Kia Dealer or a
competent tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing
procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle. Provincial and local laws applicable to towing
vehicles must be followed.
As a general rule, towed vehicles should be pulled with
the driving wheels off the ground. If excessive damage
or other conditions prevent towing the vehicle with the
driving wheels off the ground, use wheel dollies.
With either an automatic or manual transaxle:
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC position;
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral);
3. Release the parking brake.
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NOTICE
Do not tow the vehicle backward with the front
wheels on the ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.
AS2B06006AAS2B06007A
Wheel dolly
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6-19 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 set the parking brake
firmly.
2. Set the automatic transaxle in P (Park), or shift the
manual transaxle into R (Reverse).
3. Activate the hazard warning flasher.
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack
handle, and spare tire from the vehicle.
5. Block both the front and rear of the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the jack position.
WARNING - Changing Tires
 Never attempt vehicle repairs or a tire
change in the traffic lanes of a public road or
highway. Always move the vehicle completely
off the road and onto the shoulder before
trying to change a tire. If you cannot find a
firm, level place off the road, call a towing
service company for assistance.
 Do not exceed the maximum permissible
load of the jack: 600 kg. (1,320 lbs).
 Be sure to use the correct front or rear
jacking positions on the vehicle; never use
the bumpers or any other part of the vehicle
for jack support.
 Never allow any portion of your body to get
beneath the vehicle while using the jack.
 Do not start or run the engine while the
vehicle is supported by the jack.
AS2B06012
Flat tire
Wheel block
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