Kia Forte: What to do in an emergency / If you have a flat tire
Jack and tools
The jack and wheel lug nut wrench
are stored in the luggage compartment.
Remove the panel indicated in the
illustration.
(1) Jack handle
(2) Jack
(3) Wheel lug nut wrench
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency
tire changing only.
To prevent the jack from “rattling”
while the vehicle is in motion, store it
properly.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce
the possibility of personal injury.
WARNING - Tire Jack
Do not place any portion of your
body under a vehicle that is
only supported by a jack since
the vehicle can easily roll off the
jack. Use vehicle support
stands.
WARNING - Changing
tires
Never attempt vehicle repairs 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.
The jack should be used on firm
level ground. 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 and
rear jacking positions on the vehicle;
never use the bumpers or any
other part of the vehicle for jack
support.
- Do not allow anyone to remain in
the vehicle while it is on the jack.
- Make sure any children present
are in a secure place away from
the road and from the vehicle to be
raised with the jack.
WARNING - Running vehicle
on jack
Do not start or run the engine of
the vehicle while the vehicle is
on the jack as this may cause
the vehicle to fall off the jack.
If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire
Pressure telltale will come on. Have
the flat tire repaired by an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible or
replace the flat tire with the spare
tire ...
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise to remove.
Store the tire in the reverse order of
removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools
from “rattling” while the vehicle is in ...
Other information:
Be sure the exhaust system does
not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change in
the sound of the exhaust or if you drive
over something that strikes the under
side of the vehicle, have th ...
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should
be replaced according to the
Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle
is operated in severely air-polluted
cities or on dusty rough roads for a
long period, it should be inspected
more frequently and replaced earlier.
When you replac ...