Kia Niro HEV 2023 - 僅 Checking Tire Inflation Pressure

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Maintenance Tires and wheels
WARNING
Tire Inflation
Overinflation or underinflation can
reduce tire life, adversely affect
vehicle handling, and lead to sudden
tire failure. This could result in loss
of vehicle control and potential
injury.
Checking tire inflation pressure
Check your tires once a month or
more.
Use a good quality gauge to check
tire pressure. You cannot tell if your
tires are properly inflated simply by
looking at them. Radial tires may
look properly inflated even when
they're underinflated.
Check the tire's inflation pressure
when the tires are cold. "Cold"
means your vehicle has been sitting
or at least three hours or driven no
more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
1. Remove the valve cap from the
tire valve stem.
2. Press the tire gauge firmly onto
the valve to get a pressure mea
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surement. If the cold tire inflation
pressure matches the proper
pressure on the tire and loading
information label, no further
adjustment is necessary.
3. If the pressure is low, add air until
you reach the recommended
amount.
4. If you overfill the tire, release air
by pushing on the metal stem in
the center of the tire valve.
5. Recheck the tire pressure with the
tire gauge.
6. Be sure to put the valve caps back
on the valve stems. They help pre
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vent leaks by keeping out dirt and
moisture.
Inspect your tires frequently for
proper inflation as well as wear and
damage. Always use a tire pressure
gauge.
Tires with too much or too little pres
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sure wear unevenly. This could
result in poor handling, loss of vehi
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cle control, and sudden tire failure
leading to accidents, injuries, and
even death. The recommended cold
tire pressure for your vehicle can be
found in this manual and on the tire
label located on the driver's side
center pillar.
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recom
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mended that the tires be rotated
every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for
uneven wear and damage. Abnor
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mal wear is usually caused by incor
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rect tire pressure, improper wheel
alignment, out of-balance wheels,
severe braking or severe cornering.
Look for bumps or bulges in the
tread or side of tire. Replace the tire
if you find either of these conditions.
Replace the tire if fabric or cord is
visible. After rotation, be sure to
bring the front and rear tire pres
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