tire pressure KIA STONIC 2018 Owners Manual

If at all possible, cease driving the vehi‐
cle immediately. If that is not possible, use extreme caution while operating
the vehicle and only continue to drive
the vehicle until you can reach a safe location or repair shop.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if
equipped)
WARNING
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci‐dents due to improper or dangerousdriving maneuvers. Even though ve‐hicle control is improved duringemergency braking, always maintaina safe distance between you and ob‐jects ahead. Vehicle speeds shouldalways be reduced during extremeroad conditions.The braking distance for cars equip‐ped with an anti-lock braking sys‐tem (or Electronic Stability Controlsystem) may be longer than forthose without it in the followingroad conditions.During these conditions the vehicleshould be driven at reduced speeds:
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•Rough, gravel or snow-coveredroads.
•With tire chains installed.
•On roads where the road surface ispitted or has different surfaceheight.
The safety features of an ABS (orESC) equipped vehicle should not betested by high speed driving or cor‐nering. This could endanger thesafety of yourself or others.
The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to lock, the ABS system repeatedly
modulates the hydraulic brake pressure
to the wheels.
When you apply your brakes under conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear a L

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•The vehicle is violently driven or isabruptly turned for obstacleavoidance (e.g. construction area,other vehicles, fallen objects, bum‐py road).
•Forward drivability of the vehicle isseverely undermined (possibly dueto wide variation in tire pressures,uneven tire wear-out, toe-in/toe-out alignment).
•The vehicle drives on a curvy road.
•The vehicle drives through a windyarea.
•The vehicle is controlled by the fol‐lowing driving assist systems:-Forward Collision-Avoidance As‐sist (FCA) System
-Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Sys‐tem
CAUTION
Playing the vehicle audio system athigh volume may offset the DriverAttention Warning system warningsounds.

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•The system might be turned offdue to strong electromagneticwaves.
Non-operating condition
Outside rearview mirror may not alert
the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror housing
is damaged or covered with debris.
- The window is covered with debris.
- The windows are severely tinted.
Driver's attention
The driver must be cautious in the be‐
low situations, because the system may not detect other vehicles or ob‐
jects in certain circumstances.
- The vehicle drives on a curved road or
through a tollgate.
- The sensor is polluted with rain,
snow, mud, etc.
- The rear bumper, in which the sensor
is located, is covered or blocked with
a foreign matter such as a sticker, a bumper guard, a bicycle stand, etc. -
The rear bumper is damaged, or the
sensor is out of the original default
position.
- The vehicle height gets lower or high‐
er due to heavy loading in a tailgate,
abnormal tire pressure, etc.
- The vehicle drives in a bad weather
such as heavy rain or snow.
- There is a fixed object near the vehi‐
cle, such as a guardrail.
- A big vehicle is near such as a bus or
truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the same
time as the vehicle next to you and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes at a
very fast speed.
- While changing lanes.
- When going down or up a steep, un‐
even road.
- When the other vehicle approaches
very close.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- When the temperature of the rear
bumper is very high or low. -
When the sensors are blocked by
other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
- When the detected vehicle also
moves back, as your vehicle drives back.
- If there are small things like shopping
cart and baby carriage.
- If there is low height vehicle like sport
vehicle.
- When other vehicles are close to your
vehicle.
- When the vehicle in the next lane
moves two lanes away from you OR when the vehicle two lanes away
moves to the next lane from you.
- When driving through a narrow road
with many plants.
- When driving on wet surface.


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Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you are
going to drive before you begin driving.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pres‐ sures will result in overheating and pos‐
sible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction or tire failure.
NOTICE
Never exceed the maximum tire in‐
flation pressure shown on the tires.
WARNING
•Underinflated or overinflated tirescan cause poor handling, loss ofvehicle control, and sudden tirefailure leading to accidents, inju‐ries, and even death. Always checktires for proper inflation beforedriving. For proper tire pressures,refer to L

TRAILER TOWING (FOR EUROPE)
If you are considering towing with your
car, you should first check with your
country’s Department of Motor Vehi‐ cles to determine their legal require‐
ments.
Since laws vary the requirements for
towing trailers, cars, or other types of vehicles or apparatus may differ. Kia
recommends to ask an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
WARNING
nTowing a trailer
If you don't use the correct equip‐ment and drive improperly, you canlose control when you pull a trailer.For example, if the trailer is tooheavy, the brakes may not work well- or even at all. You and your pas‐sengers could be seriously or fatallyinjured. Pull a trailer only if you havefollowed all the steps in this section.
WARNING
nWeight limits
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Before towing, make sure the totaltrailer weight, gross combinationweight, gross vehicle weight, grossaxle weight and trailer tongue loadare all within the limits.
NOTICE
nFor Europe
•The technically permissible maxi‐
mum load on the rear axle(s) may
be exceeded by not more than
15 % and the technically permissi‐
ble maximum laden mass of the
vehicle may be exceeded by not
more than 10 % or 100 kg
(220.4 lbs), whichever value is low‐
er. In this case, do not exceed
100 km/h (62.1 mph) for vehicle of
category M1 or 80 km/h
(49.7 mph) for vehicle of category
N1.
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•When towing a trailer, the addi‐
tional load imposed at the trailer
coupling device may cause the
rear tire maximum load ratings to
be exceeded, but not by more
than 15%. In such a case, do not
exceed 100 km/h, and the rear tire
pressure should be at least 20 kPa
(0.2 bar) above the tire pressure(s)
as recommended for normal use
(i.e. without a trailer attached).
CAUTION
Pulling a trailer improperly can dam‐age your vehicle and result in costlyrepairs not covered by your warran‐ty. To pull a trailer correctly, followthe advice in this section.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identi‐
fy what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the in‐
formation in L

Road warning............................................................................. 7-02Hazard warning flasher........................................................7-02
In case of an emergency while driving.................................. 7-03 If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing................. 7-03
If you have a flat tire while driving.................................... 7-03
If the engine stalls while driving......................................... 7-03
If the engine will not start....................................................... 7-04 If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly...... 7-04
If the engine turns over normally but does not start.... 7-04
Emergency starting.................................................................. 7-05 Jump starting.........................................................................7-05
Push-starting........................................................................ 7-06
If the engine overheats............................................................ 7-07
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ........................... 7-08 System Overview.................................................................. 7-08
TPMS Setting......................................................................... 7-08
Indication of Low Tire Pressure.......................................... 7-09
Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction................7-10
Reference : Indicator Light Status..................................... 7-11
If You Have A Flat Tire (With Spare Tire).............................. 7-12 Jack and tools........................................................................ 7-12
Removing and storing the spare tire................................. 7-12
Changing tires........................................................................ 7-13
Jack label.................................................................................7-18
EC Declaration of Conformity for Jack.............................. 7-19
If you have a flat tire (with tire mobility kit)........................7-20 Introduction............................................................................7-21
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)......................7-22
Using the Tire Mobility Kit................................................... 7-23
Distributing the sealant....................................................... 7-24 Checking the tire inflation pressure...................................7-24
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit................ 7-25
Technical data........................................................................ 7-25
Towing......................................................................................... 7-26 Towing service....................................................................... 7-26
Removable towing hook ..................................................... 7-27
Emergency towing................................................................ 7-27
Emergency commodity ........................................................... 7-30 Fire extinguisher................................................................... 7-30
First aid kit............................................................................. 7-30
Triangle reflector.................................................................. 7-30
Tire pressure gauge .............................................................7-30
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)
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Low tire pressure telltale (1) / TPMS
SET switch (2)
System Overview
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) senses change in radius of the
tire. If the tire pressure decreases be‐
low the recommended pressure, the system warning light will be illumina‐
ted.
For the system to function properly, it
is the driver’s responsibility to set the system by following accurate proce‐
dure and set current tire pressure.
The warning light will illuminate on the
cluster when one or more of your tires is under-inflated after the TPMS is set.
The warning light will also illuminate to
warn the driver of system malfunction.
Please refer to the above image (1) for
further information.
TPMS Setting
The driver can set the TPMS by follow‐
ing procedures below: 1. Inflate all tires to the recommen‐ ded pressure.
2. Start the engine, make sure the ve‐ hicle is not moving, and press the
TPMS switch (2) left side on the
driver’s seat for over 3 seconds.
3. Check if the (
) warning indicator
blinks for 4 seconds.
4. Check if following message appears on the cluster (if equipped).
❈ If the warning light does not blink
or the message does not pop up,
perform the process again from 2.
For recommended tire pressure of this
vehicle, refer to L

• If the low pressure light is illumina‐ted.
• If the suspension or ABS has been re‐ placed.
CAUTION
If the system is set without adjust‐ing tire pressure, false alarm couldoccur or the telltale will not be dis‐played even though the vehicle issignificantly under-inflated.Make sure all tires are properly ad‐justed to the recommended pressurewhen setting.If the system is not set even in re‐quired situations, false alarm couldoccur or the telltale will not be dis‐played even though the vehicle issignificantly under-inflated.The system will not be set if youpress the SET switch (2) while driv‐ing. Make sure to stop the vehicleand press the switch (2) for over 3seconds.•Be sure the tire is cold before in‐flating the pressure.A cold tire means the vehicle hasbeen sitting for 3 hours or drivenwithin 1.6km (1mile).
Indication of Low Tire Pressure
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The () warning light will illuminate
when an under-inflated tire is indica‐ ted. In certain types, the above mes‐
sage might be displayed on the cluster.
If the warning light illuminates, reduce
your speed, avoid hard cornering and rapid braking. Have your vehicle inspec‐
ted by a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Check the pressure of all tires and in‐
flate to the proper pressure according
to procedures, and if required, replace or repair the tires. If you cannot reach a close service sta‐
tion, stop the vehicle at a safe place,
check all tires and operate the TPMS setting procedure. If you are unable to
adjust the tire pressure, use the repair
tools to repair or change to spare tire and contact a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to call an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
You may not be able to identify low tire
pressure visually. Use precise tools to measure and adjust tire pressure.
Please note that a tire that is hot due
to prolonged driving, therefore will have high pressure. We recommend you to
measure and adjust the tire pressure
after the vehicle has driven for less than 1.6 km (1 mile) within 3 hours.
CAUTION
•The indicator may remain illumina‐ted after changing to a spare tire,because radius of spare tire is dif‐ferent. Be sure to change to a reg‐ular tire.
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•For safe driving, please note thatthe TPMS is not a substitute forproper tire maintenance. It is thedriver’s responsibility to maintaincorrect tire pressure, and all tiresshould be checked monthly tomaintain the recommended pres‐sure.
•The warning light may illuminate ifthe system is not set in requiredsituations.
•In cold weather, the low tire pres‐sure warning light may illuminateeven if the tire was adjusted tothe proper pressure. It does notmean your TPMS is malfunctioningbecause the decreased tempera‐ture leads to a lowering of tirepressure. Check the tires and ad‐just to the recommended pressure.
•System performance may reducein the following situations.-Improper system setting
-Using tires on the market (Origi‐nal tire recommended)
-Driving on snowy, slippery, orunpaved roads
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-Hard cornering, rapid accelerat‐ing and braking repeatedly
-Driving too slow or fast
-If the vehicle is overloaded
-If a spare tire or snow chain isinstalled
•When filling tires with more air,conditions to turn off the low tirepressure telltale may not be met.This is because a tire inflator has amargin of error in performance.The low tire pressure telltale willbe turned off if the tire pressure isabove the recommended tire infla‐tion pressure.
WARNING
•Driving with an under-inflated tirecauses the tire to overheat andlead to tire failure. It also reducestire tread life, handling of the vehi‐cle, braking ability, and fuel effi‐ciency, causing instability of thevehicle. In this case, contact pro‐fessional workshop to maintainproper tire pressure. Kia recom‐mends to contact an authorizedKia dealer/service partner.
•Sudden damage to the tire causedby external factors may not be in‐dicated immediately. If the vehicleis unstable, immediately removeyour foot off the accelerator ped‐al, move the vehicle to a safe posi‐tion for inspection.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System malfunction
The TPMS malfunction indicator will il‐
luminate () after it blinks for approx‐
imately 1 minute when there is a prob‐ lem with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists.
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If the indicator remains illuminated or
illuminates even after TPMS setting, have the system checked by a profes‐
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
•If there is a malfunction with theTPMS, low tire pressure will not beindicated. In this case, have thesystem serviced by a professionalworkshop. Kia recommends to visitan authorized Kia dealer/servicepartner.
•If the system does not work dueto TPMS removal or installation ofrelated parts with different speci‐fication, it might be a problemwhen the vehicle is being regularlyinspected.
•When repairing TPMS relatedparts, be sure to replace them toparts with original specification orthose which satisfy the TPMS reg‐ulation.-TPMS related parts : tire, wheel,ABS unit, suspension
WARNING
nFOR EUROPE
Do not modify the vehicle. It may in‐terfere with the TPMS function.❈ All vehicles sold in the EUROPEmarket during below period must beequipped with TPMS.-New model vehicle : Nov. 1, 2012 ~
-Current model vehicle : Nov. 1,2014~(Based on vehicle registra‐tions)
Reference : Indicator Light
Status
StatusSymbol
Low Pressure
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System Malfunc‐ tion
*MMVNJOBUFT
BGUFS
CMJOLJOH

TFDPOET

Setting
5VSOT
PGG
BGUFS
CMJOLJOH


TFDPOET


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