Kia Optima: If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) / Introduction

With the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) you stay mobile even after experiencing a tire
puncture.
The system compressor and sealing compound effectively seal most punctures in
a passenger car tire caused by nails or similar objects and reinflates the tire.
After you ensure that the tire is properly sealed, you can drive cautiously on
the tire at a max. speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in order to reach a vehicle or tire
dealer to have the tire replaced.
It is possible that some tires, especially with larger punctures or damage to
the sidewall, cannot be sealed completely.
Air pressure loss in the tire may adversely affect tire performance. For this
reason, you should avoid abrupt steering or other driving maneuvers, especially
if the vehicle is heavily loaded or if a trailer is in use. The Tire Mobility Kit
is not designed or intended as a permanent tire repair method and is to be used
for one tire only.
This instruction shows you step by step how to temporarily seal the puncture.
Read the section "Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit".
Please read the instructions before using the Tire Mobility Kit.
(1) Compressor
(2) Sealant bottle
The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary fix to the tire and the tire should be inspected
by an au ...
Park your car at the side of the road so that you can work with the Tire
Mobility Kit away from moving traffic.
To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you're on fairly level
groun ...
Other information:
Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply,
follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temper ...
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover and then remove the cover.
3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp (inside) connector.
5. Remove the rear combination lamp (inside) assembly from the body of the vehicle.
6. ...