Kia Picanto 2006 Owner's Manual page 202

In case of an emergency
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11. Once the wheel lug nuts have
been tightened, lower the vehicle
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fully to the ground and continue to
tighten the lug nuts until they are
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fully secured. Tighten the wheel
lug nuts firmly in a "X" pattern.
If you are unsure of the tightness
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of the wheel lug nuts, have them
checked at the nearest service
station. The specified tightening
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torque is 9~11 kg•m (65-79 lb•ft,
88-107 N•m). Improperly tight-
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ened wheel lug nuts could cause
brake pedal vibration while brak-
ing.
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CAUTION
Your vehicle has metric threads
on the wheel studs and nuts.
Make certain during wheel
removal that the same nuts
removed are reinstalled - or, if
replaced, that nuts with metric
threads and the same chamfer
configuration
Installation of a non-metric
thread nut on a metric stud or
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vice-versa will not secure the
wheel to the hub properly and
will damage the stud so that it
must be replaced.
Note that most lug nuts do not
have metric threads. Be sure to
use extreme care in checking
for thread style before installing
aftermarket lug nuts or wheels.
If in doubt,
Authorized Kia Dealer.
WARNING
If the studs are damaged, they
may lose their ability to retain
the wheel. This could lead to the
loss of the wheel and a colli-
sion.
To prevent the jack, jack handle,
are used.
wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire
from rattling while the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly.
WARNING
Check the inflation pressures as
soon as possible after installing
the spare tire. Adjust it to the
specified pressure, if necessary.
Refer to Section 8, Specifications.
consult an
- Wheel studs