IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Road Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Electrical Circuit Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
If You Have a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Emergency Commodity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25
6
6-1
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
ROAD WARNING
Depress the flasher switch with the
ignition 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 oper-
ates whether your vehicle is run-
ning or not.
1FJB2078A
" The turn signals do not work when
the hazard flasher is on.
Hazard Warning Flasher
" Care must be taken when using the
The hazard warning flasher serves hazard warning flasher while the
as a warning to other drivers to exer- vehicle is being towed.
cise extreme caution when approach-
ing, overtaking, or passing your vehi-
cle. It should be used whenever
emergency repairs are being made
or when the vehicle is stopped near
the edge of a roadway.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
OVERHEATING
If your temperature gauge indicates If coolant is not boiling out, allow the WARNING - Removing
overheating, if you experience a loss engine to idle and open the hood to
Radiator Cap
of power, or if you hear a loud knock- permit the engine to cool gradually.
Do not remove the radiator cap
ing or pinging noise, the engine has
If the temperature does not go down
when the engine and radiator are
probably overheated. Should any of
with the engine idling, stop the
hot. Scalding hot coolant and
these symptoms occur, use the fol-
engine and allow sufficient time for it
steam may blow out under pres-
lowing procedure:
to cool.
sure. This could cause serious
1. Turn on the hazard warning flash-
injury.
4. The coolant level should then be
er, then drive to the nearest safe
checked. If the level in the reservoir
location and stop your vehicle; set
is low, look for leaks at the radiator
If the engine frequently overheats,
the automatic transaxle in P
hoses and connections, heater
have the cooling system checked and
(Park), or shift the manual
hoses and connections, radiator,
repaired.
transaxle to N (Neutral) and apply
and water pump. If you find a major
the parking brake.
leak or another problem that may
2. Make sure the air conditioner is off. have caused the engine to over-
heat, do not operate the engine
3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of
until it has been corrected. Call an
the radiator, stop the engine and
Authorized Kia Dealer or other
call an Authorized Kia Dealer or
competent repair shop for assis-
other competent repair shop for
tance. If you do not find a leak or
assistance.
other problem, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY STARTING
Jump Starting WARNING - Battery Jump starting procedure
" Keep all flames or sparks away 1. Make sure the booster battery is
Jump starting can be dangerous if
from the battery. The battery pro- 12-volt and that its negative termi-
done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid
duces hydrogen gas which may nal is grounded.
harm to yourself or damage to your
explode if exposed to flame or
vehicle or battery, follow the jump 2. If the booster battery is in another
sparks.
starting procedures on this page. If in vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to
doubt, we strongly recommend that " Do not attempt to jump start the touch.
you have a competent technician or vehicle if the discharged battery
towing service jump start your vehicle is frozen or if the electrolyte level
is low; the battery may rupture or
explode.
=' NOTICE
='
Use only a 12-volt jumper system. You
can damage a 12-volt starting motor,
ignition system, and other electrical
parts beyond repair by use of a 24-volt
power supply (either two 12-volt bat-
teries in series or a 24-volt motor gen-
erator set).
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Connecting jumper cables
Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.
Jumper Cables
Booster battery
Discharged battery
1FJB4001
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical Do not allow the jumper cables to Push-Starting
loads. contact anything except the cor-
Vehicles equipped with automatic
rect battery terminals or the cor-
4. Connect the jumper cables in the
transaxle cannot be push-started.
rect ground. Do not lean over the
exact sequence shown in the pre-
A vehicle equipped with a manual
battery when making connections.
vious illustration. First connect one
transaxle should not be push-started
end of a jumper cable to the posi- 5. Start the engine of the vehicle with
because it could damage the emis-
tive terminal of the discharged bat- the booster battery and let it run at
sion control system.
tery, then connect the other end to 2,000 rpm, then start the engine of
Follow the directions in this section
the positive terminal on the boost- the vehicle with the discharged
for jump-starting.
er battery. Proceed to connect one battery.
end of the other jumper cable to
If the cause of your battery discharg-
the negative terminal of the boost-
CAUTION
ing is not apparent, you should have
er battery, then the other end to a
your vehicle checked by an
Never tow a vehicle to start it
solid, stationary, metallic point (for
Authorized Kia Dealer.
because the sudden surge forward
example, the engine lifting bracket)
when the engine starts could
away from the battery. Do not con-
cause a collision with the tow vehi-
nect it to or near any part that
cle.
moves when the engine is
cranked. Do not connect the
jumper cable from the negative ter-
minal of the booster battery to the
negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
Fuses Always replace a blown fuse with one
PROTECTION
of the same rating.
A vehicle s electrical system is pro-
Standard
If the replacement fuse blows out,
tected from electrical overload dam-
this indicates an electrical problem.
age by fuses.
Avoid using the system involved and
This vehicle has two fuse panels, one
immediately consult an Authorized
Normal
Blown located in the driver's side kick panel,
Kia Dealer.
the other in the engine compartment
Main fuse
Two kinds of fuses are used: stan-
near the battery.
dard for lower amperage rating and
If any of your vehicle s lights, acces-
main for higher amperage ratings.
Normal Blown sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
AS2B06003
has blown, the element inside the
fuse will be melted.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Fuse Replacement 4. Push in a new fuse of the same rat-
ing, and make sure it fits tightly in
WARNING - Fuse
the clips.
Replacement
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
" Never replace a fuse with any-
Kia dealer.
thing but another fuse of the
If you do not have a spare, use a fuse
same rating.
of the same rating from a circuit you
" A higher capacity fuse could
may not need for operating the vehi-
cause damage and possibly a
cle, such as the radio or room lamp
fire.
fuse.
2BLA604A
" Never install a wire instead of the
If the headlights or other electrical
1. Turn the ignition switch and all
proper fuse - even as a tempo-
components do not work and the
other switches off.
rary repair. It may cause exten-
fuses are OK, check the fuse block in
sive wiring damage and possibly
2. Pull the suspected fuse straight
the engine compartment. If a fuse is
a fire.
out. Use the removal tool provided
blown, it must be replaced.
on the main fuse box in the engine
" Do not use a screwdriver or any
compartment.
other metal object to remove
fuses because it may cause a
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it
short circuit and damage the
if it is blown.
system.
Spare fuses are provided in the
fuse panel.
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver s side fuse
panel.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Diesel Engine
1. Turn the ignition switch and all
Fuse Box
other switches off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover by
unhooking the tab on one end and
tilting the cover back toward the
other end.
3. Check the fuses. If one is blown,
replace it with a new one of the
same rating.
1FJB4005
Gasoline Engine
Fuse Box
Diesel Engine
If the 140A "MAIN" fuse is blown, it
must be removed as follows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
2. Remove the screws in the photo
above.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one of
1FJA5006Z/1FJA5007A
the same 140A rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Fuse panel description Engine compartment (Gasoline engine)
Inside the fuse box covers, you can
find the fuse label describing fuse
name and capacity.
Engine compartment (Diesel engine)
1FJA6003 1FJA6001
1FJA6001A
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Diesel engine
RR DEF 30A Rear Defroster
Description Fuse rating Protected component
DRL 10A DRL Unit (if equipped)
INJECTOR 15A ECU
FOG LAMP 15A Fog Light
INJ-DSL 20A ECU
TAIL 10A Tail Light
ECU 10A Engine Control Unit
ROOM/MEMORY 15A Audio
(RR FOG) 10A Rear Fog Light (if equipped)
IG KEY1 30A Ignition Key 1
C/FAN 30A Cooling Fan Motor
(HLLD) 10A Head Light Leveling Device (if equipped)
HAZARD 15A Hazard Switch
HEAD(LOW) 15A Head Light Low
IG COIL 15A ECU
HORN 15A Horn
BLOWER 30A Blower Motor
IG KEY2 30A Ignition Key 2
(S/WAMER) 20A Seat Warmer (if equipped)
COND.FAN 20A Condenser Fan Motor
A/C-S/W 10A Mode ACT
F/FILTER 30A Fuel Filter Heater
(ABS) 30A ABS Unit (if equipped)
RLY-COIL 10A Seat Warmer
(ABS) 25A ABS Unit (if equipped)
D/LOCK 20A Door Lock
P/WIN-RH 25A Power Window SW RH
BTN 30A Stop SW, Power Outlet
FUEL PUMP 10A Fuel Pump Unit
MAIN 140A Alternator
HEAD 25A Head Light
HEATER3 40A Water Heater 3
A/CON 10A Magnetic Clutch
GLOW 60A Glow Plug
(S/ROOF) 20A Sun Roof Unit (if equipped)
HEATER2 40A Water Heater 2
P/WIN-LH 25A Power Window SW LH
HEATER1 40A Water Heater 1
START 10A Start Relay
HEAD(HI) 20A Head Light High
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Gasoline engine
P/WIN-LH 25A Power Window Motor LH
Description Fuse rating Protected component
RR DEF 30A Rear Defroster, Alternator
INJECTOR 15A Injector, ECU
(DRL) 10A DRL Unit(if equipped)
(O2SEN DN) 10A O2 Sensor Down (if equipped)
FOG LAMP 15A Fog Light
O2SEN UP 10A O2 Sensor Up
TAIL 10A Tail Light
(RR FOG) 10A Rear Fog Light (if equipped)
START 10A Start Motor
C/FAN 30A Cooling Fan Motor
HEAD(HI) 20A Head Light High
HAZARD 15A Hazard Light
ROOM/MEMORY 15A Room Light
IG COIL 15A Ignition Coil
IG KEY1 30A Ignition Key 1
BLOWER 30A Blower Motor
HLLD 10A Head Light Leveling Device
(S/WAMER) 20A Seat Warmer (if equipped)
HEAD(LOW) 15A Head Light Low
A/C-S/W 10A Mode ACT, Sun Roof Unit
HORN 15A Horn
(ABS) 30A ABS Unit (if equipped)
IG KEY2 30A Ignition Key 2
(ABS) 25A ABS Unit (if equipped)
COND.FAN 20A Condenser Fan Motor
P/WIN-RH 25A Power Window Motor RH
RLY-COIL 10A Seat Warmer
F/PUMP 10A Fuel Pump
D/LOCK 20A Door Lock
HEAD 25A Head Light
BTN 30A Battery, ECU, Power Outlet
A/CON 10A Magnetic Clutch
(S/ROOF) 20A Sun Roof Unit (if equipped)
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Driver-side kick panel
Description Fuse rating Protected component
(ABS) 10A ABS (if equipped)
(AIR BAG) 15A Air bag control unit (if equipped)
METER 10A Cluster
(TCU) 10A TCU (if equipped)
(AUTO T/M) 20A Auto transaxle (if equipped)
CIGAR 15A Cigar lighter
RADIO 10A Radio
POWER SOCKET 20A Power outlet
ECU 10A ECU
STOP LAMP 15A Stop light switch
(FRT DEF) 15A Front DEF (if equipped)
MIRROR HEATER 10A Mirror heater
TURN LAMP 10A Hazard switch, ETACS, DRL unit, Auto light control unit
Rear control unit
WIPER (FRT) 15A Front wiper, Front defroter relay
Fuel filter relay, Sunroof unit
WIPER (RR) 15A Rear wiper & washer switch, Rear wiper control unit
1FJA6002
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
1. Turn off the engine. CAUTION
2. Turn off the headlights and tail " If the ROOM/MEMORY fuse is
lights. pulled up from the fuse box
housing, the key reminder warn-
3. Open the main fuse box cover in
ing chime, door ajar warning
engine compartment and pull up
chime and light, and clock will
the  ROOM/MEMORY FUSE 15A .
not operate. The clock must be
This will change the memory fuse
reset.
mode to prevent battery discharge.
" Even though the ROOM/MEMORY
fuse is pulled up, the battery can
1FJB4006
still be discharged by operation
Memory fuse of the headlights or other electri-
cal devices.
Your vehicle is equipped with
 ROOM/MEMORY Fuse to prevent
battery discharge if your vehicle is
parked without being operated for
prolonged periods. Use the following
procedures before parking the vehi-
cle for prolonged period.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
TOWING
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC
position;
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral);
3. Release the parking brake.
=' NOTICE
='
1FJB4021A 1FJB4022A
Do not tow the vehicle backward with
If emergency towing is necessary, we When being towed by a commercial the front wheels on the ground. This
recommend having it done by an tow truck and wheel dollies are not may cause internal damage to the
Authorized Kia Dealer or a commer- used, the front of the vehicle should transaxle.
cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting always be lifted, not the rear.
and towing procedures are neces-
CAUTION
sary to prevent damage to the vehi-
=' NOTICE
='
Do not use the hooks under the
cle.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
front or rear of the vehicle for tow-
It is recommended that your vehicle
Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.
ing purposes. These hooks are
be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
designed ONLY for transport
equipment. Do not tow with a sling-
tiedown. If the tie-down hooks are
belt. Our company has not approved
used for towing, the front/rear
a slingbelt towing procedure.
bumper will be damaged and the
vehicle may brake free from the
tow vehicle.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Front =' NOTICE
='
" Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
" Using a portion of the vehicle other
than the tow hooks for towing may
damage the body of your vehicle.
1FJB4023A
1FJB4023A
Rear
Towing With a Vehicle Other Than
a Tow Truck
In case of an emergency, there are
tow hooks on the front and rear of the
vehicle.
1FJB4024A
Tie-Down Hooks (for flatbed towing)
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
When Your Vehicle is Being Towed
by Another Vehicle Other Than a
less than 5m
Tow Truck (In Case of an
Emergency)
less than 25m
" Turn the ignition switch to ACC so
the steering wheel isn t locked.
evenly
" Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
" Release the parking bake.
1FJB4024A 1FJB4025A
" Vehicle equipped with automatic
" Do not try to tow your vehicle when " Use a towing strap less than 16 feet
transaxles should not exceed 28
the wheels are stuck in mud. (5 m) long. Attach a white or red
mph (45km/h) and should not be
cloth (about 12 inches (30cm)
towed more than 50 miles (80km).
" Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than
wide) in the middle of the strap for
the vehicle doing the towing.
easy visibility.
" The drivers of both vehicles should
" Drive carefully so that the towing
communicate with each other fre-
strap is not loosened during towing.
quently.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
" Vehicle equipped with manual " Press the brake pedal with more
transaxles should not be towed in force than normal since you will
excess of 55 mph (88km/h) and have reduced brake performance.
should not be towed more than 400
" More steering effort will be required
miles (645km).
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
" If you are driving down a long hill,
the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
Jack handle
1FJB4008A AS2B06010 1RS106013
To remove the jack: To remove spare tire:
Turn the jack socket counterclock- Remove the cover from the spare tire.
wise, then pull the jack out. Turn the tire hold-down bolt counter-
clockwise.
To prevent the jack, jack handle, and
tool bag from  rattling while the vehi-
cle is in motion, store them properly.
1RS106013
Jack
Storing the Spare Tire Jack and Tools
The spare tire, tool bag, jack and jack
handle are stored in the trunk com-
partment. Tilt the 3rd row seat (if
equipped) and move the carpeting
out of the way to reach this equip-
ment.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Changing Tires WARNING - Changing Tires (Continued)
" Never attempt vehicle repairs in " Be sure to use the correct front
Jacking instructions
the traffic lanes of a public road and rear jacking positions on the
The jack is provided for emergency
or highway. vehicle; never use the bumpers
tire changing only.
or any other part of the vehicle
" Always move the vehicle com-
Follow jacking instructions to reduce
for jack support.
pletely off the road and onto the
the possibility of personal injury.
shoulder before trying to change " The vehicle can easily roll off the
a tire. If you cannot find a firm, jack causing serious injury or
level place off the road, call a death. Never allow any portion of
towing service company for your body to get beneath the
assistance. vehicle while using the jack.
" Do not exceed the jack s maxi- " Do not start or run the engine
mum permissible load: 700 kg while the vehicle is on the jack.
(1,540 lbs.).
(Continued)
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,
jack, jack handle, and spare tire
from the vehicle.
Flat tire
5. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel that is diagonally opposite
the jack position.
Wheel block
WARNING - Changing a Tire
To prevent vehicle movements
1FJB4015 1FJB4016
while changing a tire, always set
the parking brake fully, and always
6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts counter-
Tire replacement
block the wheel diagonally oppo-
clockwise one turn each, but do
1. Park on a level surface and apply
site the wheel being changed.
not remove any nut until the tire
the parking brake firmly.
has been raised off the ground.
2. Shift into R(Reverse) with manual
transaxle or P(Park) with automat-
ic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash-
er.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
WARNING - Jack Location
To reduce the possibility of injury,
be sure to use only the jack pro-
vided with the vehicle and in the
correct jack position; never use
any other part of the vehicle for
jack support.
1FJA4001
1RS106010A
7. Place the jack at the front or rear 8. Assemble the Jack handle to the
jacking position closest to the tire wheel lug nut wrench.
you are changing.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
12. Turn the jack handle counter-
clockwise and lower the vehicle
until it touches the ground.
AS2B06015A 1FJB4019
9. Insert the jack handle into the jack 11. Mount the spare tire into position
and turn it clockwise, raising the and install the wheel lug nuts with
vehicle until the tire just clears the the beveled edge inward.
ground, approximately 1.2 in. (30
mm). Before removing the lug nuts,
make sure the vehicle is stable and
that there is no chance for it to slip
or move.
10. Remove the wheel lug nuts by
turning them counterclockwise,
then remove the wheel.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
CAUTION WARNING - Wheel Studs
Your vehicle has metric threads on If the studs are damaged, they may
the wheel studs and nuts. Make lose their ability to retain the
certain during wheel removal that wheel. This could lead to the loss
the same nuts removed are rein- of the wheel and a collision.
stalled - or, if replaced, that nuts
with metric threads and the same
To prevent the jack, jack handle,
chamfer configuration are used.
wheel lug nut, wrench and spare tire
Installation of a non-metric thread
from rattling while the vehicle is in
nut on a metric stud or vice-versa
1FJB4020 motion, store them properly.
will not secure the wheel to the
13. Once the wheel lug nuts have hub properly and will damage the
=' NOTICE
='
been tightened, lower the vehicle stud so that it must be replaced.
Check the inflation pressures as soon
fully to the ground and continue to
Note that most lug nuts do not
as possible after installing the spare
tighten the lug nuts until they are
have metric threads. Be sure to
tire. Adjust it to the specified pressure,
fully secured. Tighten the wheel
use extreme care in checking for
if necessary. Refer to Section 8,
lug nuts firmly in a  star pattern.
thread style before installing after-
Specifications.
If you are unsure of the tightness market lug nuts or wheels. If in
of the wheel lug nuts, have them doubt, consult an Authorized Kia
checked at the nearest service Dealer.
station. The specified tightening
torque is 65-87 Ib" ft (9~12 kg" m,
88-118 N" m).
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY COMMODITY
Fire extinguisher 3.Stand approximately 2.5 m (8 ft)
(IF EQUIPPED)
away from the fire and squeeze the
There are some emergency com- The fire extinguisher is located in the
handle to discharge the extinguish-
modities in the vehicle to help you
cargo area.
er. If you release the handle, the
respond to the emergency situation.
If there is small fire and you know
discharge will stop.
how to use the fire extinguisher, take
4.Sweep the nozzle back and forth at
the following steps carefully.
the base of the fire. After the fire
1.Pull the pin at the top of the extin-
appears to be out, watch it careful-
guisher that keeps the handle from
ly since it may re-ignite.
being accidentally pressed.
2.Aim the nozzle toward the base of
the fire.
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
First aid kit Tire pressure gauge To check the tire pressure, take the
following steps;
(If equipped)
There are some items such as scis-
1.Unscrew the inflation valve cap that
sors, bandage and adhesive tape Tires normally lose some air in day-
is located on the rim of the tire.
and etc. in the kit to give first aid to an to-day use, and you may have to add
injured person. a few pounds of air periodically and it 2.Press and hold the gauge against
is not usually a sign of a leaking tire, the tire valve. Some air will escape
but of normal wear. Always check tire as you begin and more will escape
Triangle reflector
pressure when the tires are cold if you don't press the gauge in firm-
Place the triangle reflector on the
because tire pressure increases with ly.
road to warn oncoming vehicles dur-
temperature.
3.A firm non-leaking push will acti-
ing emergencies, such as when the
vate the gauge.
vehicle is parked by the roadside due
4.Read the tire pressure on the
to any problems.
gauge to know whether the tire
pressure is low or high.
5.Adjust the tire pressures to the
specified pressure. Refer to
 Recommended Inflation Pressure
on the page 8-5.
6.Reinstall the inflation valve cap.
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