2002 Kia Spectra Owners Manual

Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment. CAUTION Do not use the hooks under the front or rear of the vehicle for towing purposes. These hooks are designed ONL Y for transport tiedown. If the tie-down hooks are used for towing, the front/rear bumper will be damaged and the vehicle may break free from the tow vehicle. AS2B06006 AS2B06D07 If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an With either an automatic or manual Authorized Kia Dealer or a competent low-truck service.

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Proper lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Slate and local laws applicable to towing vehicles must be followed. As a general rule, lowed vehicles should be pulled with the driving wheels off the ground. If excessive da age or other conditions prevent towing the vehicle with the driving wheels off the ground, use wheel dollies. transaxle: 1. Set the ignition switch in the ACe position; 2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral);’ 3, Release the parking brake. * NOTICE Do not tow the vehicle backward with the fronl wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle. 6-12 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Jack Spare tire 85406005 _ I AS2B06OlO 1S2106010A Storing the Spare Tire, Jack and Tools The spare tire, tool bag, jack and jack To Remove The Jack: Turn the jack socket counterclockwise. To Remove Spare Tire: Remove the cover from the spare lire. Turn the tire hold-down wing boll counterclockwise. Store the jack and tire in the reverse handle are stored in the trunk compartment. Move the carpeting out of the way to reach this equipment order of removal. To prevent the jack, jack handle, and tool bag from “rattling ” while the vehicle is in motion, store them properly. 6-14 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY lmportant · Ust of compact spare tire your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire. this compact spare tire takes up less space than a regular- size tire. This tire is smaller than a conventional tire and is designed for Check the inflation pressure after installing the spare tire. Adjust it to thespecified pressure. as nect’SSaf)’. temporary use only. CAUTION · You should drive carefully when the compact spare Is in use. The compact spare should be replaced by the proper When using a compact spare tire, observe the following precautions: · Under no circumstances should you exceed 50 mph (80 kmlh); a higher speed could damage the tire. · Ensure that you drive slowly enough for the road conditions to avoid all hazards. Any road hazard, such as a pothole or debris, could seriously damage the compact spare. · Any continuous road use of this tire could result in tire failure, loss of vehicle conlrof, and possible personal injury. · Do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum toad rating or the loadcarrying capacity shown on the sidewall of the compact spare lire. conventional tire and rim at the first opportunity. · The operation of this vehicle is not recommended with more than one compact spare tire in use at the same time.

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