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Before changing a tire, how should you park?

Level, firm ground with the parking brake on.

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  1. Level, firm ground with the parking brake on ✔
  2. On a gentle slope with the engine running
  3. On soft shoulder grass with the gear in drive

Why: Kia's manual says to park on a level, firm surface, apply the parking brake and turn the vehicle off. A car on a slope or soft ground can roll or slip.

Huh, didn't know that: Kia's manual says if you cannot find a firm, level place off the road, call a towing service.

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Answer: Level, firm ground with the parking brake on. Kia's manual says to park on a level, firm surface, apply the parking brake and turn the vehicle off. A car on a slope or soft ground can roll or slip.

  1. Kia Owner's Manual: Changing Tires ownersmanual.kia.com/full_webhelp/CL4/2026/en_US/topics/changing_tires.html
    Park your vehicle on a level, firm surface, apply the parking brake, and turn the vehicle off.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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