2018 KIA PICANTO Owners Manual

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (WITH TIRE MOBILITY KIT, IF EQUIPPED)
çlease read the instructions beýore us‐
inþ the Tire Mobility Kit. 1. Compressor
2. Sealant bottle
The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary ýix to the tire and have the tire inspected
by a proýessional workshop as soon as
possible. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
nOne sealant ýor one tire
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When two or more tires are ýlat, donot use the Tire Mobility Kit becausethe one supplied canister oý sealantin the Tire Mobility Kit is to onlyenouþh sealant ýor one ýlat tire.
WARNING
nTire wall
Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit torepair punctures in the tire walls.This can result in an accident due totire ýailure.
WARNING
nTemporary ýix
Have your tire repaired as soon aspossible. The tire may lose air pres‐sure at any time aýter inýlatinþ withthe Tire Mobility Kit.
CAUTION
•When replacinþ or repairinþ thetire aýter usinþ tire sealant, makecertain to remove the sealant at‐tached to the inner part oý the tireand wheel. Iý the sealant is not re‐moved, noise and vibration mayoccur.
•We recommend use oriþinal Kiamanuýactured sealant.
•Iý the TPMS warninþ liþht illumi‐nates aýter usinþ the TMK, haveyour vehicle inspected by a proýes‐sional workshop. Kia recommendsto contact an authorized Kia deal‐er/service partner.

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Introduction
With the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) you
stay mobile even aýter experiencinþ a tire puncture.
The system oý compressor and sealinþ
compound eýýectively and comýortably
seals most punctures in a passenþer car tire caused by nails or similar ob‐
jects and reinýlates the tire.
Aýter you ensured that the tire is prop‐
erly sealed you can drive cautiously on the tire (up to 200 km (120 miles)) at a
max. speed oý 80 km/h (50 mph) in or‐
der to reach a vehicle or tire dealer to have the tire replaced. It is possible that some tires, especially
with larþer punctures or damaþe to the
sidewall, cannot be sealed completely.
Air pressure loss in the tire may ad‐ versely aýýect tire perýormance.
For this reason, you should avoid
abrupt steerinþ or other drivinþ ma‐
neuvers, especially iý the vehicle is heavily loaded or iý a trailer is in use.
The TMK is not desiþned or intended as
a permanent tire repair method and is
to be used ýor one tire only.This instruction shows you step by step
how to temporarily seal the puncture simply and reliably.
Read the section L

Components oý the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)1. Speed restriction label
2. Sealant bottle and label with speedrestriction
3. Fillinþ hose ýrom sealant bottle to wheel
4. Connectors and cable ýor the power outlet direct connection
5. Holder ýor the sealant bottle
6. Compressor
7. æn/oýý switch
8. çressure þauþe ýor displayinþ the tire inýlation pressure
9. Screw cap ýor reducinþ tire inýlation pressure
10. Hose to connect compressor and sealant bottle or compressor and
wheel
Connectors, cable and connection hose
are stored in the compressor housinþ.

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WARNING
Beýore usinþ the Tire Mobility Kit,ýollow the instructions on the seal‐ant bottle.Remove the label with the speed re‐striction ýrom the sealant bottle andapply it to the steerinþ wheel.Please note the expiry date on thesealant bottle.
Usinþ the Tire Mobility Kit
1. Detach the speed restriction label(1) ýrom the sealant bottle (2), and
place it in a hiþhly visible place in‐
side the vehicle such as on the
steerinþ wheel to remind the driver
not to drive too ýast.
2. Fillinþ the sealant Strictly ýollow the speciýied sequence, otherwise
the sealant may escape under hiþh pressure.3. Shake the sealant bottle.
4. Screw connection hose (10) onto the connector oý the sealant bottle.
5. Ensure that screw cap (9) is closed.
6. Unscrew the valve cap ýrom the valve oý the ýlat tire and screw ýill‐
inþ hose (3) oý the sealant bottle
onto the valve.
7. Insert the sealant bottle into the housinþ (5) oý the compressor so
that the bottle is upriþht.8. Ensure that the compressor is switched oýý, position 0.
9. C onnect between compressor and
the vehicle power outlet usinþ the
cable and connectors.
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NOTICE
ænly use the ýront passenþer side
power outlet.
10. With the iþnition switched on or en‐þine start/stop button position on:
Switch on the compressor and let it
run ýor approximately 3 minutes to
ýill the sealant. The inýlation pres‐
sure oý the tire aýter ýillinþ is unim‐
portant and will be checked/correc‐
ted later.
11. Switch oýý the compressor.
12. Detach the hose ýrom the sealant bottle connector and ýrom the tirevalve.
Return the Tire Mobility Kit to its stor‐
aþe location in the vehicle.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide poisoninþ and suý‐ýocation is possible iý the enþine isleýt runninþ in a poorly ventilated orunventilated location (such as insidea buildinþ).
Distributinþ the sealant
13. Immediately drive approximately 7~10 km (4~6 miles or, about 10
min) to evenly distribute the seal‐
ant in the tire.
CAUTION
Do not exceed a speed oý 60 km/h(35 miles). Iý possible, do not ýall be‐low a speed oý 20 km/h (12 miles).While drivinþ, iý you experience anyunusual vibration, ride disturbanceor noise, reduce your speed anddrive with caution until you cansaýely pull oýý oý the side oý theroad. Call ýor road side service ortowinþ.When you use the Tire Mobility Kit,the wheel may be stained by seal‐ant. When you use the Tire MobilityKit, the wheel may be stained bysealant. Thereýore, remove thewheel stained by sealant and havethe vehicle inspected at a proýessio‐nal workshop. Kia recommends tovisit an authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.
Checkinþ the tire inýlation
pressure
1. Aýter drivinþ approximately 7~10 km (4~6 miles or about 10 mi‐
nutes), stop at a suitable location.
2. Connect connection hose (10) oý the compressor directly to the tire
valve.
3. Connect between compressor and the vehicle battery usinþ the cable
and connectors.
4. Adjust the tire inýlation pressure to the recommended tire pressure.
With the iþnition switched on, pro‐
ceed as ýollows. -
To increase the inýlation pres‐sure: Switch on the compressor,
position I. To check the current inýlation pressure settinþ, brieýly switch oýý the compressor.
WARNING
Do not let the compressor run ýormore than 10 minutes, otherwisethe device will overheat and may bedamaþed.

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CAUTION
Iý the inýlation pressure is not main‐tained, drive the vehicle a secondtime, reýer to Distributinþ the seal‐ant. Then repeat steps 1 to 4.Use oý the TMK may be ineýýectualýor tire damaþe larþer than approxi‐mately 4 mm (0.16 in).Contact a proýessional workshop iýthe tire cannot be made roadworthywith the Tire Mobility Kit. Kia recom‐mends to visit an authorized Kiadealer/service partner.
WARNING
The tire inýlation pressure must beat least 200 kPa (29 psi). Iý it is not,do not continue drivinþ. Call ýor roadside service or towinþ.
Notes on the saýe use oý the
Tire Mobility Kit
• çark your car at the side oý the roadso that you can work with the TMK
away ýrom movinþ traýýic. çlace your warninþ trianþle in a prominent place
to make passinþ vehicles aware oý
your location. • To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you're on ýairly level
þround, always set your parkinþ brake.
• ænly use the TMK ýor sealinþ/inýlation passenþer car tires. Do not use on
motorcycles, bicycles or any other
type oý tires.
• Do not remove any ýoreiþn objects such as nails or screws-that have pe‐
netrated the tire.
• Beýore usinþ the TMK, read the pre‐ cautionary advice printed on the seal‐ ant bottle!
• çrovided the car is outdoors, leave the enþine runninþ. ætherwise oper‐
atinþ the compressor may eventually
drain the car battery.
• Never leave the TMK unattended while it is beinþ used.
• Do not leave the compressor runninþ ýor more than 10 min. at a time or it
may overheat.
• Do not use the TMK iý the ambient temperature is below -30F

TOWING
Towinþ service
Iý emerþency towinþ is necessary, we
recommend havinþ it done by an au‐ thorized Kia dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service. çroper liýtinþ and
towinþ procedures are necessary to prevent damaþe to the vehicle. The use
oý wheel dollies (1) or ýlatbed is recom‐
mended. It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with
the rear wheels on the þround (without
dollies) and the ýront wheels oýý the
þround.
Iý any oý the loaded wheels or suspen‐ sion components are damaþed or the
vehicle is beinþ towed with the ýront
wheels on the þround, use a towinþ dolly under the ýront wheels.
When beinþ towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the ýront oý the vehicle should al‐ ways be liýted, not the rear.
CAUTION
•Do not tow the vehicle backwardswith the ýront wheels on theþround as this may cause damaþeto the vehicle.
•Do not tow with slinþ-type equip‐ment. Use wheel liýt or ýlatbedequipment.
When towinþ your vehicle in an emer‐
þency without wheel dollies : 1. Set the iþnition switch in the ACC position.
2. çlace the transaxle shiýt lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parkinþ brake.
CAUTION
Failure to place the transaxle shiýtlever in N (Neutral) may cause inter‐nal damaþe to the transaxle.

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Removable towinþ hook (iý
equipped)
1. æpen the tailþate, and remove thetowinþ hook ýrom the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressinþ the upper (ýront) part oý the cover on
the bumper.
3. Install the towinþ hook by turninþ it clockwise into the hole until it is
ýully secured.
4. Remove the towinþ hook and install the cover aýter use.
Emerþency towinþ
Iý towinþ is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by an authorizedKia dealer or a commercial tow truckservice. Iý towinþ service is not available in an
emerþency, your vehicle may be tem‐ porarily towed usinþ a cable or chain
secured to the emerþency towinþ hook
under the ýront (or rear) oý the vehicle. Use extreme caution when towinþ the
vehicle. A driver must be in the vehicle
to steer it and operate the brakes.
Towinþ in this manner may be done on‐ ly on hard-surýaced roads ýor a short
distance and at low speed. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steerinþ and brakes must all be in þood condition. • Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehicle out oý mud, sand or other
conditions ýrom which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
• Avoid towinþ a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doinþ the towinþ.
• The drivers oý both vehicles should communicate with each other ýre‐
quently.
CAUTION
-Attach a towinþ strap to the towhook.
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