If You Have A Flat Tire; Jack And Tools - Kia Optima 2017 Owner's Manual

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (WITH SPARE TIRE, IF EQUIPPED)

Jack and tools

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The jack, jack handle, wheel lug nut
wrench are stored in the luggage com‐
partment.
Pull up the luggage box cover to reach
this equipment.
1. Jack handle
2. Jack
3. Wheel lug nut wrench
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency tire
changing only.
To prevent the jack from rattling
while the vehicle is in motion, store it
properly.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce
the possibility of personal injury.
WARNING
n Changing tires
• Never attempt vehicle repairs in
the traffic lanes of a public road or
highway.
• Always move the vehicle com‐
pletely off the road and onto the
shoulder before trying to change a
tire. The jack should be used on
firm level ground. If you cannot
find a firm level place off the road,
call a towing service company for
assistance.
• Be sure to use the correct front
and rear jacking positions on the
vehicle; never use the bumpers or
any other part of the vehicle for
jacking support.
• The vehicle can roll off the jack
causing serious injury or death.
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• Do not get under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
• Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the jack.
• Do not allow anyone remain in the
vehicle while it is on the jack.
• Make sure any children present are
in a secure place away from the
road and from the vehicle to be
raised with the jack.
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