What to do in an emergency
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If you have a flat tyre (with tyre mobility kit)
Distributing the sealant
僅 Immediately drive approximately 7 ~
10 km (4 ~ 6 miles or, about 10min) to
evenly distribute the sealant in the
tyre.
Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h (50
mph). If possible, do not fall below a
speed of 20 km/h (12 mph).
Whilst driving, if you experience any
unusual vibration, ride disturbance or
noise, reduce your speed and drive with
caution until you can safely pull off of
the side of the road. Call for road side
service or towing.
When you use the Tyre Mobility Kit, the
wheel may be stained by sealant. There
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fore, remove the wheel stained by seal
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ant and have the vehicle inspected at a
professional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
Checking the tyre inflation pres
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sure
1. After driving approximately 7 ~ 10 km
(4 ~ 6 miles or about 10 min), stop at a
safety location.
2. Connect the filling hose of the com
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pressor directly to the tyre valve.
3. Connect between compressor and the
vehicle power outlet using the cable
and connectors.
4. Adjust the tyre inflation pressure to
the recommended tyre inflation.
With the ignition switched on, proceed
as follows.
僅 To increase the inflation pressure:
Switch on the compressor. To
check the current inflation pressure
setting, briefly switch off the com
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pressor.
僅 To reduce the inflation pressure:
Turn the valve on the compressor.
Do not let the compressor run for more
than 10 minutes, otherwise the device
will overheat and may be damaged.
If the inflation pressure is not main
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tained, drive the vehicle a second time,
refer to "Distributing the sealant" on
page 7-28. Then repeat steps 1 to 4.
Use of the TMK may be ineffectual for
tyre damage larger than approximately
4 mm (0.16 of an inch).
We recommend that you contact a pro
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fessional workshop if the tyre cannot be
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