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TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire care
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must al‐
ways maintain recommended tire infla‐
tion pressures and stay within the load
limits and weight distribution recom‐
mended for your vehicle.
Recommended cold tire inflation
pressures
All tire pressures (including the spare)
should be checked when the tires are
cold. Cold Tires means the vehicle has
not been driven for at least three hours
or driven less than 1.6 km .
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, top vehi‐
cle handling, and minimum tire wear.
For recommended inflation pressure re‐
fer to Tire and wheels on page 8-07.
All specifications (sizes and pressures)
can be found on a label attached to the
vehicle.
WARNING
n
Tir
e underinflation
Severe underinflation can lead to se‐
vere heat build-up, causing blow‐
outs, tread separation and other tire
failures that can result in the loss of
vehicle control leading to severe in‐
jury or death. This risk is much high‐
er on hot days and when driving for
long periods at high speeds.
CAUTION
• Underinflation also results in ex‐
cessive wear, poor handling and
reduced fuel economy. Wheel de‐
formation also is possible. Keep
your tire pressures at the proper
levels.
If a tire frequently needs refilling,
have the system checked by a pro‐
fessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
• Overinflation produces a harsh
ride, excessive wear at the center
of the tire tread, and a greater
possibility of damage from road
hazards.
CAUTION
• Warm tires normally exceed rec‐
ommended cold tire pressures by
28 to 41 kPa. Do not release air
from warm tires to adjust the
pressure or the tires will be under‐
inflated.
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Maintenance
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