run flat KIA AMANTI 2009 Owners Manual

Driving tips65SUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATIONYour vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter
(gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehicle
as economically as possible, use the fol-
lowing driving suggestions to help save
money in both fuel and repairs:
Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. Once theengine is running smoothly, begin driv-
ing. Remember, engine warm-up may
take a little longer on cold days.
Save fuel by accelerating slowly after stopping.
Keep the engine in tune and follow the recommended periodic maintenance
schedule. This will increase the life of
all parts and lower your operating
costs. Do not use the air conditioner unnec-
essarily.
Slow down when driving on rough roads.
For longer tire life and better fuel econ- omy, always keep the tires inflated to
the recommended pressures.
Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid sudden stops. This
will reduce wear on brake linings and
pads. Driving in such a way will also
save fuel because extra fuel is required
to accelerate back to driving speed.
Do not carry unnecessary weight in the vehicle.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This can cause
needless wear, possible damage to the
brakes, and poor fuel economy.
Improper wheel alignment results in faster tire wear and lower fuel econo-
my. Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
dition is important both for economy and
safety. Therefore, have an authorized Kia
dealer perform scheduled inspections
and maintenance.
WARNING
- Engine off dur-
ing motion
Never turn the engine off to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steering and
power brakes will not function with-
out the engine running. Instead,
downshift to an appropriate gear for
engine braking effect.

In case of an emergency26ROAD WARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as a
warning to other drivers to exercise
extreme caution when approaching,
overtaking, or passing your vehicle. It
should be used whenever emergency
repairs are being made or when the vehi-
cle is stopped near the edge of a road-
way.Depress the flasher switch with the igni-
tion switch in any position. The flasher
switch is located in the center console
switch panel. All turn signal lights will
flash simultaneously.
• The hazard warning flasher operates
whether your vehicle is running or not.
The turn signals do not work when the hazard flasher is on.
Care must be taken when using the hazard warning flasher while the vehi-
cle is being towed.
If the engine stalls at a crossroad
or crossingIf the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the vehi-
cle to a safe place.If you have a flat tire while drivingIf a tire goes flat while you are driving:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and let the car slow down while driving
straight ahead. Do not apply the
brakes immediately or attempt to pull
off the road as this may cause a loss of
control. When the car has slowed to
such a speed that it is safe to do so,
brake carefully and pull off the road.
Drive off the road as far as possible
and park on firm, level ground. If you
are on a divided highway, do not park
in the median area between the two
traffic lanes.
2. When the car is stopped, turn on your emergency hazard flashers, set the
parking brake and put the transaxle in
P.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
WHILE DRIVING

In case of an emergency22
6IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE The spare tire, jack, jack handle,
and wheel lug nut wrench are stored
in the trunk compartment. Move the
carpeting out of the way to reach this
equipment.
The jack assembly is located in the
trunk, under the carpeting, on the
spare tire. Removing the spare tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of
removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools
from “rattling” while the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly.Important - use of compact spare
tire (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a com-
pact spare tire. This compact spare
tire takes up less space than a regu-
lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than a
conventional tire and is designed for
temporary use only.
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CAUTION
- Compact spare
You should drive carefully
when the compact spare is inuse. The compact spareshould be replaced by theproper conventional tire andrim at the first opportunity.
The operation of this vehicle is not recommended withmore than one compact sparetire in use at the same time.

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Maintenance
Interior light bulb replacement1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gentlypry the lens from the interior light
housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior light housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
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OFFDOORON
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Front map lamp
Center dome lamp
Vanity mirror lampTrunk room lampGlove box lamp
WARNING
- HID Headlight
low beam (if equipped)
Prior to working on the Interior
Lights, ensure that the “OFF” but-
ton is depressed to avoid burning
your fingers or receiving an electric
shock.

Consumer assistance, Reporting safety defects29CONSUMER ASSISTANCE (U.S. ONLY)Roadside Assistance is provided on all new current model year
Kia Vehicles from the date the vehicle is delivered to the first
retail buyer or otherwise put into use (in-service date), whichev-
er is earlier, for a period of 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichev-
er is earlier, subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions set
forth in the Kia Warranty and Consumer Information Guide
applicable to your model year vehicle.
KMA reserves the right to limit or deny services or other bene-
fits to any owner or driver when, in KMA's judgment, the claims
and/or service requests are excessive in frequency or type of
occurrence.Toll Free Consumer AssistanceKia's toll-free Consumer Assistance hot line is staffed from 5:00
AM to 6:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday and is accessible
by dialing 1-800-333-4Kia (4542).
For more information regarding assistance available, please
refer to your Kia Warranty & Consumer Information Manual.Emergency Roadside AssistanceKia's toll free Roadside Assistance hot line is staffed 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year and is accessible by dialing 1-800-333-
4Kia (4542).
Please note that you must provide your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) to verify coverage at the time of your call. The
VIN can be found on the dash of your vehicle on the driver’s
side, on the door jamb of the driver’s door, your vehicle’s regis-
tration or proof of insurance card.Kia utilizes a network of over 17,000 roadside assistance
providers. Should you accidentally run out of fuel, require a bat-
tery jump, or need help changing a tire, a Kia Roadside
Assistance Representative will dispatch someone to deliver a
small quantity of gas, change a flat tire with your inflated spare,
or arrange a battery jump to allow you to proceed to your des-
tination. We have access to a network of over 10,000 locksmiths
to help you should you become locked out of your Kia, also at
no charge.
In the event that mechanical difficulty renders your vehicle
undriveable due to a warranty-related concern, Kia’s Roadside
Assistance Representative will arrange to transport your vehicle
to the nearest Kia dealer or to an alternative service location.
Your vehicle must be accessible to our dispatch transport vehi-
cle, as determined by our driver, to receive this service. In the
event that Kia does not have a dealer or an alternative service
location available in a particular location, Kia will work with a
reputable local service facility to ensure that you receive prompt
service. Warranty repairs are performed.
✽ ✽
NOTICERoadside Assistance benefits are not available for any Kia
vehicle that has ever been or should be issued a “salvage” title
or similar “branded” title under any state’s law or has been
declared a “total loss” or equivalent by a financial institution
or insurance company.