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safely pull off of the side of the
road. Call for road side service or
towing. Call for road side service or
towing.
When you use the Tire Mobility Kit,
the tire pressure sensors and wheel
may be stained by sealant. There‐
fore, remove the tire pressure sen‐
sors and wheel stained by sealant
and we recommend that inspect at
an authorized Kia dealer.
Checking the tire inflation
pressure
1. Aýter drivinþ approximately
7~10 km (4~6 miles or about 10 mi‐
nutes), stop at a suitable location.
2. Connect the ýillinþ hose (3) oý the
compressor (clip mounted side) di‐
rectly and then connect the ýillinþ
hose (3) (opposite side) to the tire
valve.
3. Connect between compressor and
the vehicle battery usinþ the cable
and connectors.
4. Adjust the tire inýlation pressure to
250 kPa (36 psi/2.5 bar). With the
iþnition switched on, proceed as
ýollows.
- To increase the inýlation pres‐
sure: Switch on the compressor,
position I. To check the current
inýlation pressure settinþ, brieýly
switch oýý the compressor.
WARNING
Do not let the compressor run for
more than 10 minutes, otherwise
the device will overheat and may be
damaged.
- To reduce the inýlation pressure:
Press the button (9) on the com‐
pressor.
CAUTION
If the inflation pressure is not main‐
tained, drive the vehicle a second
time, refer to Distributing the seal‐
ant. Then repeat steps 1 to 4.
Use of the TMK may be ineffectual
for tire damage larger than approxi‐
mately 4 mm (0.16 in).
Contact a professional workshop if
the tire cannot be made roadworthy
with the Tire Mobility Kit. Kia recom‐
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mends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
WARNING
The tire inflation pressure must be
at least 250 kPa (36 psi/2.5 bar). If it
is not, do not continue driving. Call
for road side service or towing.
Notes on the safe use of the
Tire Mobility Kit
• Park your car at the side oý the road
so that you can work with the TMK
away ýrom movinþ traýýic. Place your
warninþ trianþle in a prominent place
to make passinþ vehicles aware oý
your location.
• To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you're on ýairly level
þround, always set your parkinþ
brake.
• Only use the TMK ýor sealinþ/inýlation
passenþer car tires. Do not use on
motorcycles, bicycles or any other
type oý tires.
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