KIA NIRO HYBRID EV 2021 Owners Manual

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IntroductionWith the Tire Mobility Kit you stay
mobile even after experiencing a tire
puncture.
The system of compressor and seal-
ing compound effectively and com-
fortably seals most punctures in a
passenger car tire caused by nails or
similar objects and reinflates the tire.
After 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 of 80 km/h (50 mph)
in order to reach a service station or
tire dealer to have the tire replace-
ment.
It is possible that some tires, espe-
cially with larger punctures or damage
to the sidewall, cannot be sealed
completely.
Air pressure loss in the tire may
adversely affect tire performance.
For this reason, you should avoid
abrupt steering or other driving
maneuvers, especially if the vehicle is
heavily loaded or if a trailer is in use.The Tire Mobility Kit is not designed
or intended as a permanent tire
repair method and is to be used for
one tire only.
This instruction shows you step by
step procedure to temporarily seal
the puncture.
Read the section “Notes on the safe
use of the Tire Mobility Kit”.
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Notes on the safe use of the
Tire Mobility Kit
Park your car at the side of the
road so that you can work with the
Tire Mobility Kit away from moving
traffic.
To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your park-
ing brake.
Only use the Tire Mobility Kit for
sealing/inflation passenger car
tires. Only punctured areas located
within the tread region of the tire
can be sealed using the Tire
Mobility Kit.
Do not use on motorcycles, bicy-
cles or any other type of tires.
When the tire and wheel are dam-
aged, do not use Tire Mobility Kit
for your safety. Use of the Tire Mobility Kit may not
be effective for tire damage larger
than approximately 4 mm (0.16
in.).
Please contact the nearest Kia
dealership if the tire cannot be
made roadworthy with the Tire
Mobility Kit.
Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if a
tire is severely damaged by driving
run flat or with insufficient air pres-
sure.
Do not remove any foreign objects
such as nails or screws that have
penetrated the tire.
Provided the car is outdoors, leave
the engine running. Otherwise
operating the compressor may
eventually drain the car battery.
Never leave the Tire Mobility Kit
unattended while it is being used.
Do not leave the compressor run-
ning for more than 10 min. at a time
or it may overheat.
Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if
the ambient temperature is below -
-30°C (22°F).
WARNING
Do not use the Tire sealant after
the sealant has expired (i.e.
past the expiration date on the
sealant container). This can
increase the risk of tire failure.
CAUTION
When repairing a flat tire with
the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK),
quickly remove the sealant on
the tire pressure sensor and
wheel. When installing the
repaired tire and wheel, tighten
the wheel nut to a torque value
of 11 ~ 13 kgf·m.
WARNING - Sealant
Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not swallow.

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✽ ✽
NOTICE
The sealant container and insert
hose (3) cannot be reused. Purchase
an extra after use.
WARNING
If the sealant gets on your
skin, wash it with a large
amount of water. If skin irrita-
tion continues, seek medical
attention.
If the sealant gets into your
eyes, raise your eyelid and
wash for at least 15 minutes. If
eye irritation continues, seek
medical attention.
If you have ingested the
sealant, wash your mouth and
drink a large amount of water.
However, do not give anything
to an unconscious person and
see the doctor immediately.
Exposure to the sealant for a
long time may cause damage
to your body.

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1. Speed restriction label
2. Sealant bottle and label with
speed restriction
3. Filling hose from sealant bottle to
wheel4. Connectors and cable for the
power outlet direct connection
5. Holder for the sealant bottle
6. Compressor
7. On/off switch8. Pressure gauge for displaying the
tire inflation pressure
9. Button for reducing tire inflation
pressure
Connectors, cable and connection
hose are stored in the compressor
housing.
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit
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Using the Tire Mobility Kit
Carefully follow below steps.
1. Shake the sealant bottle.
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WARNING
Before using the Tire Mobility
Kit, follow the instructions on
the sealant bottle.
Remove the label with the
speed restriction from the
sealant bottle and apply it to the
steering wheel.
Please note the expiration date
on the sealant bottle.
CAUTION
Before using the tire repair kit,
please read carefully the
instruction attached on the
sealant bottle. Detach the speed
limit label on the sealant case
and put it on a highly visible
place. Always drive within the
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2. Connect the filling hose (3) onto
the connector of the sealant bottle
(A).
3. Ensure that button (9) on the com-
pressor is not pressed.4. Unscrew the valve cap from the
valve of the defective wheel and
screw filling hose (3) of the sealant
bottle onto the valve.
5. Insert the sealant bottle into the
housing of the compressor (5) so
that the bottle is upright.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If a visable foreign object has punc-
tured the tire, do not remove it
before using Tire Mobility Kit.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If the sealant is injected when the
tire air pressure injection valve and
sealant injection hose are not fully
interlocked, the sealant may over-
flow and clog the valve.
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6. Ensure that the compressor is
switched off, position 0.
7. Connect between compressor and
the vehicle power outlet using the
cable and connectors (4).
8. With the engine start/stop button
position on or ignition switch posi-
tion on, switch on the compressor
and let it run for approximately 5 ~
7 minutes to fill the sealant up to
cold tire recommended pressure.
(Refer to “Tires and wheels” in
chapter 8.). Be careful not to over-
inflate the tire and stay away from
the tire when filling it. When the tire
and wheel are damaged, do not
use Tire Mobility Kit for your safety.9. Switch off the compressor.
10. Detach the hoses from the
sealant bottle connector and
from the tire valve.
Return the Tire Mobility Kit to its stor-
age location in the vehicle.
Distributing the sealant
11. Immediately drive approximately
7 ~ 10 km (4 ~ 6 miles or, about
10 min) to evenly distribute the
sealant in the tire.
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).
While 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.
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WARNING - Carbon
monoxide
Carbon monoxide poisoning
and suffocation is possible if
the engine is left running in a
poorly ventilated or unventilat-
ed location (such as inside a
building).
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WARNING - Tire pressure
Do not attempt to drive your
vehicle if the tire pressure is
below 200 kPa (29 psi). This
could result in an accident due
to sudden tire failure.

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Checking the tire inflation
pressure
1. After driving approximately 7 ~ 10
km (4 ~ 6 miles or about 10 min),
stop at a safe location.
2. Connect the filling hose (3) of the
compressor (clip mounted side)
directly and then connect the fill
ing hose (3) (opposite side) to the
tire valve.
3. Connect between compressor and
the vehicle power outlet using the
cable and connectors.
4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to
the cold tire recommended pres-
sure as indicated on the vehicle’s
placard or tire inflation pressure
label located on the driver’s side
center pillar outer panel. (Refer to
“Tires and wheels” in chapter 8.)
- To increase the inflation pres-
sure :Switch on the compres-
sor, position I. To check the cur-
rent inflation pressure setting,
briefly switch off the compressor.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
The pressure gauge may show high-
er than actual reading when the
compressor is running. To get an
accurate tire reading, the compres-
sor needs to be turned off.CAUTION
When you use the Tire Mobility
Kit, the tire pressure sensors
and wheel may be stained by
sealant. Therefore, remove the
tire pressure sensors and wheel
stained by sealant and have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
Do not let the compressor run
for more than 10 minutes; other-
wise, the device may overheat
and be damaged.

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- To reduce the inflation pres-
sure:Press the button (9) on the
compressor.
CAUTION - Tire pressure
sensor
When you use the Tire Mobility
Kit with sealant not approved by
Kia, the tire pressure sensors
may be damaged by sealant. The
sealant on the tire pressure sen-
sor and wheel should be
removed when you replace the
tire with a new one and inspect
the tire pressure sensors at an
authorized dealer.

Technical Data
18 inch tire 16 inch tire
System Voltage DC 12 V DC 12 V
Working Voltage DC 10 – 15 V DC 10 – 15 V
Amperage ratingMAX. 10 ± 1 A
(at DC 12V operation)MAX. 10 ± 1 A
(at DC 12V operation)
Suitable for use at temperatures- 30 ~ + 70 °C
(- 22 ~ + 158 °F)- 30 ~ + 70 °C
(- 22 ~ + 158 °F)
Max. working pressure 6 bar (87 psi) 6 bar (87 psi)
SizeCompressor161 X 150 X 55.8 mm
(6.3 X 5.9 X 2.2 in.)161 X 150 X 55.8 mm
(6.3 X 5.9 X 2.2 in.)
Sealant bottleø 85 X 104 mm
(ø 3.3 X 4.1 in.)ø 85 X 81 mm
(ø 3.3 X 3.2 in.)
Compressor weight650 ± 30 g
(1.43 ± 0.07 lbs)650 ± 30 g
(1.43 ± 0.07 lbs)
Sealant volume 300 ml (18.3 cu. in) 200 ml (12.2 cu. in.)
❈Sealant and spare parts can be obtained and replaced at an authorized vehicle or tire
dealer. Empty sealant bottles may be disposed of at home. Liquid residue from the
sealant should be disposed of by your vehicle or tire dealer or in accordance with local
waste disposal regulations.
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