2006 KIA Optima wheel

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.
TIE-DOWN HOOKS
(FOR FLATBED TOWING)
6-15
MMSA6008
✻
NOTICE
Do not tow the vehicle backward
with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.✻
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
Front
MMSA6009B/MMSA601A
Rear
CAUTION
Do not use the hooks under the
front or rear of the vehicle for
towing purposes. These hooks are
designed ONLY for transport
tiedown. If the tie-dwn hooks are
used for towing, the front/rear
bumper will be damaged and the
vehicle may break free from the
tow vehicle.
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TOWING WITH A VEHICLE
OTHER THAN A TOW TRUCK
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an Authorized Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it
and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short
distance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition. Do not try to tow your vehicle when
the wheels are stuck in mud, sand or
similar substances that prevent the
vehicle from being driven out under
its own power.
 Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than
the vehicle doing the towing.
 The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other
frequently.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
6-16Front
MMSA6009A/MMSA6010
Rear
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WHEN YOUR VEHICLE IS
BEING TOWED BY ANOTHER
VEHICLE OTHER THAN A
TOW TRUCK (IN CASE OF AN
EMERGENCY) Turn the ignition switch to ACC so
the steering wheel isn’t locked.
 Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
 Release the parking bake.
 Vehicle equipped with automatic
transaxle should not exceed 45km/h
(28 mph) and should not be towed
more than 80km (50 miles).  Press the brake pedal with more force
than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
 More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
 If you are driving down a long hill,
the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.
TIPS FOR TOWING A STUCK
VEHICLEThe following methods are effective
when your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand
or similar substances that prevent the
vehicle from being driven out under its
own power.
 Remove the soil and sand, etc. from
the front and the back of the tires.
 Place a stone or wood under the tires.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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✻
NOTICE
To prevent internal damage to the
transaxle, never tow your vehicle
from the rear (backwards) with all
four tires in contact with the
surface.
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6-21  Do not take this vehicle through an
automatic car wash with the compact
spare tire installed.
 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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CHANGING TIRESJACKING INSTRUCTIONSThe jack is provided for emergency tire
changing only. Follow jacking
instructions to reduce the possibility of
personal injury.
TIRE REPLACEMENT1. 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.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
6-22
MMSA6015Flat tire
Wheel block
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.
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.
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6-23 6. For models with alloy wheels,
remove the center cap.
7. Loosen the four lug nuts
counterclockwise one turn each, but
do not remove any nut until the tire
has been raised off the ground.8. Place the jack at the front or rear
jacking position closest to the tire
you are changing. Place the jack
under the side sill at the designated
location.9. Insert the jack handle into the jack and
turn it clockwise, raising the vehicle
until the tire just clears the ground,
approximately 1.2 in. (30 mm).
Before removing the lug nuts, make
sure the vehicle is stable and that there
is no chance for it to slip or move.
MMSA6016MMSA6017
WARNING - Changing a
Front Tire
When one front wheel is lifted
off the ground, neither the
automatic transaxle P (Park)
position nor the manual
transaxle R (Reverse) position
will prevent the vehicle from
moving and possibly slipping
off the jack, even if these
positions are properly engaged.
To prevent vehicle movements
while changing a tire, always set
the parking brake fully, and
always block the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel
being changed.
WARNING - Jack
Location
To reduce the possibility of
injury, be sure to use only the
jack provided with the vehicle
and in the correct jack position;
never use any other part of the
vehicle for jack support.
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10. Remove the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise, then remove the
wheel.
11. Mount the spare tire into position and
tighten the nuts by hand. Install the
lug nuts with the beveled edge
inward.
12. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
and lower the vehicle until it touches
the ground.
Tighten the lug nuts firmly in an “X”
pattern.Once the lug nuts have been tightened,
lower the vehicle fully to the ground and
continue to tighten the lug nuts until they
are completely secured.
If you are unsure of the tightness of the
wheel lug nuts, have them checked at the
nearest service station. The specified
tightening torque is 76 ft. lb (103 N·m).
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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1
3
2
4
MMSA6019
MMSA6018
Jack handle
CAUTION
Your vehicle has metric threads on
the wheel studs and nuts. During
wheel removal, make certain that
the same nuts removed are
reinstalled - or, if replaced, that
nuts with metric threads and the
same configuration are used.
Installation of a non-metric thread
nut on a metric stud or vice-versa
will not secure the wheel to the hub
properly and will damage the stud
so that it must be replaced. Note
that most U.S. lug nuts do not have
metric threads. Be sure to use
extreme care in checking for thread
style before installing aftermarket
lug nuts or wheels. If in doubt,
consult an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Damaged studs may result in wheel
loss and personal injury.
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6-25 To prevent the jack, jack handle, wheel
lug nut, wrench and spare tire from
rattling while the vehicle is in motion,
store them properly.
✻
NOTICE
Check the inflation pressures as
soon as possible after installing the
spare tire. Adjust it to the specified
pressure, if necessary.
Standard Tire : 210 kPa(30 psi)
Compact Spare Tire : 420 kPa(60
psi)
WARNING - Wheel Studs
If the studs are damaged, they
may lose their ability to retain
the wheel. This could lead to
the loss of the wheel and a
collision.
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