Maintenance
• Inspect your tyres frequently for proper inflation as well as wear and damage. Al
ways use a tyre pressure gauge.
• Tyres with too much or too little pressure wear unevenly causing poor handling, loss
of vehicle control, and sudden tyre failure leading to accidents, injuries, and even
death. The recommended cold tyre pressure for your vehicle can be found in this
manual and on the tyre label located on the driver's side centre pillar.
• Worn tyres can cause accidents. Replace tyres that are worn, show uneven wear, or
are damaged.
• Remember to check the pressure of your spare tyre. Kia recommends that you
check the spare every time you check the pressure of the other tyres on your vehi
cle.
CAUTION
• Underinflation also results in excessive wear, poor handling and reduced energy
economy. Wheel deformation also is possible. Keep your tyre pressures at the prop
er levels. If a tyre frequently needs refilling, have the system checked by a profes
sional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
• Overinflation produces a harsh ride, excessive wear at the centre of the tyre tread,
and a greater possibility of damage from road hazards.
• Warm tyres normally exceed recommended cold tyre pressures by 28 to 41 kPa (4
to 6 psi). Do not release air from warm tyres to adjust the pressure or the tyres will
be underinflated.
• Be sure to reinstall the tyre inflation valve caps. Without the valve cap, dirt or mois
ture could get into the valve core and cause air leakage. If a valve cap is missing, in
stall a new one as soon as possible.
• Always observe the following:
◦ Check tyre pressure when the tyres are cold. (After vehicle has been parked for at
least three hours or hasn't been driven more than 1.6 km (one mile) since startup.)
◦ Check the pressure of your spare tyre each time you check the pressure of other
tyres.
◦ Never overload your vehicle. Be careful not to overload a vehicle luggage rack if
your vehicle is equipped with one.
◦ Worn, old tyres can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tyres
have been damaged, replace them.
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