Kia Sportage: Important: Using the Compact Spare Tyre (If Equipped). Jack Label

Important: Using the Compact Spare Tyre (If Equipped)

The compact spare tyre fitted to the Kia Sportage is smaller than a standard tyre and is intended for temporary emergency use only.

Precautions

• Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Adjust your speed to avoid hazards and drive cautiously.
• Do not continue driving on the compact spare longer than necessary. Prolonged use may cause tyre failure, loss of vehicle control, or personal injury.
• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum load rating or carrying capacity.
• Avoid driving over obstacles.
• Do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash.
• Do not fit tyre chains to the compact spare.
• If you must drive on snow or ice, do not install the compact spare on the front axle.
• Do not use the compact spare on another vehicle.
• Inspect the compact spare regularly. If it needs replacing, use a tyre of the same size and design.
• Do not fit the compact spare tyre to another wheel. Do not fit a standard tyre, snow tyre, wheel cover, or trim ring to the compact spare wheel.
• Never use more than one compact spare tyre at a time.
• Do not tow a trailer while the compact spare is fitted.

WARNING

The compact spare is for emergency use only. Do not drive the Kia Sportage faster than 80 km/h (50 mph with this tyre fitted. Repair or replace the original tyre as soon as possible. Failure of the compact spare could cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

• Drive carefully while the compact spare is fitted. Replace it with the correct standard tyre and wheel at the first opportunity.
• Using more than one compact spare at the same time is not recommended.
• Check the spare tyre pressure after installation and adjust it to the specified pressure if necessary.

Jack Label

The jack label in your Kia Sportage may differ from the illustration. For exact specifications and instructions, check the label attached to the jack.

1. Model name
2. Maximum allowable load
3. Apply the parking brake before using the jack.
4. Stop the engine before using the jack.
5. Never get underneath a vehicle supported by a jack.
6. Use the designated jacking points under the vehicle frame.
7. When raising the vehicle, keep the jack base vertical beneath the lifting point.
8. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, select P (Park). For vehicles with a manual transmission, select R (Reverse).
9. Use the jack only on firm, level ground.
10. Jack manufacturer
11. Representative company and address

Jack Declaration of Conformity

CE

UKCA

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