Kia Carnival Reference Library

Kia Carnival: If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) / Jack and tools

Location of jack and emergency tool kit in the Kia Carnival luggage compartment

The jack, wheel lug nut wrench, and other essential tools are stored securely within the luggage compartment of your Kia Carnival. To access this equipment, simply pull up the luggage box cover.

  1. Jack

  2. Wheel lug nut wrench

  3. Wheel cap remover

Jacking instructions

The jack provided with your Kia Carnival is designed exclusively for emergency tire changing.

  • To prevent the jack from rattling or becoming a projectile while the vehicle is in motion, ensure it is stored properly in its designated compartment.

  • Adhere strictly to all jacking instructions to reduce the possibility of personal injury.

    Safety warning for proper Kia Carnival tire changing locations WARNING: Changing tires

    • Never attempt vehicle repairs in active traffic lanes on a public road or highway.

    • Always move your Kia Carnival completely off the road onto a firm, level shoulder. If a safe, level surface cannot be found, contact a professional towing service.

    • Use only the designated front and rear jacking points on the vehicle chassis. Never place a jack under the bumpers or other structural body parts of the Kia Carnival.

    • The vehicle can roll off the jack, causing serious injury or death.

    • Never go under a vehicle supported only by a jack.

    • Do not start or run the engine while the Kia Carnival is supported by the jack.

    • Ensure no passengers remain inside the Kia Carnival while it is being lifted.

    • Keep all children in a secure location, well away from the road and the vehicle being raised.

    Warning icon for vehicle support safety WARNING: Tire jack

    Do not place any portion of your body under a vehicle supported only by a jack. For extended repairs, use certified vehicle support stands.

    Warning icon for public road safety during tire changes WARNING: Changing tires

    Never attempt repairs in traffic lanes on a public road or highway.

Warning graphic against running the engine while jacking a Kia Carnival WARNING: Running vehicle on jack

Do not start or run the engine of your Kia Carnival while it is supported by a jack, as engine vibration may cause the vehicle to fall.

To prevent the jack from rattling while the Kia Carnival is in motion, ensure it is stored properly.

Notice icon regarding the use of retreaded tires NOTICE: Retreaded tires

Substantial design variations and the age of retreaded tire casing structures can significantly limit service life and negatively impact the overall road safety of your Kia Carnival. We recommend using only manufacturer-approved tires.