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While changing a tire, what should you never do with a car held up only by a jack?

Put any part of your body under it.

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  1. Park it on level ground
  2. Apply the parking brake
  3. Put any part of your body under it ✔

Why: Kia's manual says never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is only supported by a jack. Jacks can slip or fail.

Huh, didn't know that: Kia's manual says no one should stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack.

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Answer: Put any part of your body under it. Kia's manual says never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is only supported by a jack. Jacks can slip or fail.

  1. Kia Owner's Manual: Changing Tires ownersmanual.kia.com/full_webhelp/CL4/2026/en_US/topics/changing_tires.html
    Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is only supported by a jack.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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