emergency towing KIA PICANTO 2016 Owners Manual

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Road warning / 6-2
In case of an emergency while driving / 6-3
If the engine will not start / 6-4
Emergency starting / 6-5
If the engine overheats / 6-8
If you have a flat tire / 6-9
If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) / 6-19
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) / 6-25
Towing / 6-30
Emergency commodity / 6-34
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What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order. Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting proce-
dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-
mend that you have a competent techni-
cian or towing service jump start your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt startingmotor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair byuse of a 24-volt power supply (eithertwo 12-volt batteries in series or a24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING - Battery
• Keep all flames or sparks away from the battery. The battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which may
explode if exposed to flame orsparks.
If these instructions are not fol-
lowed exactly, serious personal
injury and damage to the vehicle
may occur! If you are not sure how
to follow this procedure, seek
qualified assistance. Automobilebatteries contain sulfuric acid.
This is poisonous and highly cor-
rosive. When jump starting, wear
protective glasses and be careful
not to get acid on yourself, your
clothing or on the car.
Do not attempt to jump start the vehicle if the discharged battery
is frozen or if the electrolyte level
is low; the battery may rupture or
explode.
Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumper cables to touch. It maycause sparks.
The battery may rupture or explode when you jump start with
a low or frozen battery.
WARNING - Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as this
may cause the battery to rupture or
explode causing serious injury.
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Distributing the sealant
11. Immediately drive approximately7~10km (4~6miles or, about
10min) 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 pulloff of the side of the road.
Call for road side service or towing.
When you use the Tire Mobility Kit, the tire pressure sensors and wheel
may be damaged by sealant, removethe sealant stained with tire pressure
sensors and wheel and we recom-
mend that you inspect at authorized
dealer. Checking the tire inflation pres- sure
1. After driving approximately 7~10km
(4~6miles or about 10min), stop at
a safety location.
2. Connect connection hose (9) of the compressor directly to the tire
valve.
3. Plug the compressor power cord into the vehicle power outlet.
4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the recommended tire inflation.
With the ignition switched on, pro- ceed as follows.
- 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 pressure, the compres-
sor needs to be turned off.
- To reduce the inflation pres- sure: Loosen the screw cap (8)
on the compressor hose.

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TOWING
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an author-
ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck
service. Proper lifting and towing proce-
dures are necessary to prevent damage
to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies orflatbed is recommended. It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the
rear wheels on the ground (without dol-
lies) and the front wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspen- sion components are damaged or the
vehicle is being towed with the front
wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used, the
front of the vehicle should always be lifted,
not the rear.
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B
C
dolly
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CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground asthis may cause damage to thevehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equip- ment. Use wheel lift or flatbedequipment.

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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an emer- gency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-tion.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Removable towing hook
(front, if equipped)
1. Open the trunk, and remove the tow-ing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the front
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is fullysecured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use. Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorized
Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck
service.
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift lever in N
(Neutral) may cause internal dam- age to the transaxle.
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If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front/rear of the vehicle. Use
extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it
and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehi-
cle out of mud, sand or other condi-
tions from which the vehicle cannot be
driven out under its own power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should com- municate with each other frequently. Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.CAUTION
Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for tow-ing may damage the body of yourvehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifi- cally intended for use in towingvehicles. Securely fasten thecable or chain to the towing hook provided.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driv- ing maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emer-
gency towing hook and towing
cable or chain. The hook and tow-
ing cable or chain may break and
cause serious injury or damage.
If the disabled vehicle is unable to be moved, do not forcibly con-
tinue the towing. We recommend
that you contact an authorized
Kia dealer or a commercial tow
truck service for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
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Use a towing strap less than 5 m (16feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during towing.
Emergency towing precautions
Place the ignition switch in ACC so thesteering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Besure that the transaxle is in neu-tral. Be sure the steering isunlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. A driv-er must be in the towed vehicle to operate the steering and brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limit thevehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph) and drive less than 1.5 km (1 mile)when towing.
Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it isbelow the "HOT" range on the dip-stick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.
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Index
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Driving at night ..............................................................5-55
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-57
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-56
Economical operation ....................................................5-52
Electronic power steering ..............................................4-35
Electronic stability program (ESP) ................................5-32
Emergency commodity ..................................................6-34
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5
Jump starting ................................................................6-5
Push starting ..................................................................6-7
Emergency stop signal (ESS) ........................................5-37
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-31
Emergency while driving ..................................................6-3
Emission control system ................................................7-82 Crankcase emission control system ............................7-82
Evaporative emission control system..........................7-82
Exhaust emission control system ................................7-83
Engine compartment..................................................2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ................................................................7-26Engine coolant temperature gauge..................................4-46
Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-24
Engine overheats ..............................................................6-8
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-6
Engine will not start..........................................................6-4 Evaporative emission control system..............................7-82
Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-83
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-21
Exterior care....................................................................7-76
Flat tire ..............................................................................6-9
Changing tires ............................................................6-10
Jack and tools ................................................................6-9
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-10
Fluid Automatic transaxle fluid............................................7-30
Brake fluid ..................................................................7-29
Washer fluid ................................................................7-32
Folding the rear seat........................................................3-12
Front seat adjustment - manual ........................................3-5
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-28
Fuel gauge ......................................................................4-44
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuses ..............................................................................7-54 Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-58
Instrument panel fuse ..................................................7-55
Memory fuse ..............................................................7-56
Multi fuse ..........................................................................-
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Index
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Special driving conditions ..............................................5-54
Driving at night ..........................................................5-55
Driving in flooded areas ............................................5-57
Driving in the rain ......................................................5-56
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-54
Highway driving ........................................................5-57
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-54
Smooth cornering ........................................................5-55
Speed limit control system ............................................5-49
Speedometer....................................................................4-45
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ..................6-4
Starting the engine ............................................................5-9
Steering wheel ................................................................4-35 Electronic power steering ..........................................4-35
Heated steering wheel ................................................4-36
Horn ............................................................................4-37
Tilt steering ................................................................4-35
Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-120
Storage compartment ....................................................4-110 Glove box ..................................................................4-110
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-111
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-111
Sunroof............................................................................4-31
Sunvisor ........................................................................4-114 Tachometer ......................................................................4-45
Tailgate ............................................................................4-19
Tilt steering ....................................................................4-36
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) ................................................6-19
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................6-25
Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-7
Tires and wheels ......................................................7-44, 8-3
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-45
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................7-53
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................7-44
Tire care ......................................................................7-44
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-49
Tire replacement ........................................................7-47
Tire rotation ................................................................7-47
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................7-50
Tire traction ................................................................7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-47
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-49
Towing ............................................................................6-30 Emergency towing ......................................................6-31
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ....................................................5-21
Manual transaxle ........................................................5-18
Transaxle shift indicator ................................................4-48
Trip computer..................................................................4-50T