Kia Rio: If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) / Distributing the sealant

Kia Rio 2017-2021 YB Owners Manual / What to do in an emergency / If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) / Distributing the sealant

11. Immediately drive approximately 7~10 km or, about 10 min (4~6 miles) to evenly distribute the sealant in the tire.

Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). If possible, do not fall below a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph).

While driving, if you experience any unusual vibration, ride disturbance or noise, reduce your speed and drive with caution until you can safely pull off of the side of the road.

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. Therefore, remove the tire pressure sensors and wheel stained by sealant and have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer

Using the Tire Mobility Kit

Carefully follow below steps. 1. Shake the sealant case. 2. Connect the filling hose (3) onto the connector of the sealant bottle (A). 3. Insert the sealant bottle into the housing of the compr ...

Checking the tire inflation pressure

1. After driving approximately 7 ~ 10 km or about 10 min (4 ~ 6 miles), stop at a safe location. 2. Connect the filling hose (3) of the compressor (clip mounted side) directly and then connect th ...

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